Reno? Tahoe? Carson?

Killbuck · Post by **Killbuck** » Tue Dec 21, 2004 6:43 pm

Any burners in the Reno, Tahoe and Carson City/Valley areas?

Looking to make new contacts in prep for 2005. Gimme a reply, and ok to go to [email protected].

Also: http://www.geocities.com/rx_norman

Looking for those who want to join in with a new camp.

The Kernul

Fat SAM · Post by **Fat SAM** » Thu Dec 23, 2004 4:17 pm

Reno! Represent....Woot woot!

(that's waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay sarcastic, btw. I don't want anyone to really think I'm that guy) But I am in Reno.

Mister Jellyfish Mister · Post by **Mister Jellyfish Mister** » Thu Dec 23, 2004 5:02 pm

Reno is so close to the burn, you can see where I live... Sparks! Don't worry, I tell the frat boys that BM is their worst nightmere.

Wild Wind · Post by **Wild Wind** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:38 pm

I saw your post and wanted to say hello. Last year was my first time at burning man. Im trying to meet new people in my area. How many people do you have in your group?

Wild Wind

helitack · Post by **helitack** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 1:15 pm

Wild Wind wrote:I saw your post and wanted to say hello. Last year was my first time at burning man. Im trying to meet new people in my area. How many people do you have in your group?

Wild Wind

A whole shitload, check the website.

Killbuck · Post by **Killbuck** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 9:09 pm

The issue of exactly what constitutes, in measured terms, a "shitload", has defied explanation for thousands of years.

The Egyptians were the first to fully contemplate the question, but the priests concluded it was the knowledge of the gods and as such, unknowable by mortals.

In the 17th century, Alexander Culbertson of Vienna, applied Newtonian mathematics to the problem, and after three years, conclude that a shitload was exactly equal to "a really large amount." This is not the only reason we have never heard of him, but it's a good reason.

As to how the imeasurable measure of "shitload" applies to the number of participants for APOKILIPTIKA 2005--- it is still too early to tell what number will hit the playa. At this time, it looks like around 20. For this time, and for a new camp, this aint bad.

The humble web site will enlighten: http://www.geocities.com/rx_norman

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helitack · Post by **helitack** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:03 pm

We could also define "shitload" by the size/volume of the substance. If it is from mice, then a 'shitload" would be rather miniscule in comparison with say, a buffalo "shitload". Maybe we should set some guidelines for future reference.

Killbuck · Post by **Killbuck** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:46 pm

Ah, yes... some guidelines.

We could take surface volume into account, or... use weight.

Perhaps a periodic table of shit, where one could select the element, type or variant.

Now see why Culbertson was so cleaver?

geekster · Post by **geekster** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 9:38 pm

helitack wrote:We could also define "shitload" by the size/volume of the substance. If it is from mice, then a 'shitload" would be rather miniscule in comparison with say, a buffalo "shitload". Maybe we should set some guidelines for future reference.

I think "shitload" is a corruption of "shipload" ... either than or the metric equiv. of the english "whole bunch". How many whole bunches to a shitload anyway?

Killbuck · Post by **Killbuck** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 4:49 am

Geekster...

I fear the consiquences of continuing this crappy thread. It may lead to a real dumping. I mean, the poop could get pretty thick-- and then the turd jokes--- new disgusting avatars, links to potty humor.

Yes, shit has it's place in art, largely as a metaphor used by art critics besides its reality in some works... but THINK man, where might this lead?

I can see the horror now... big steaming heaps on the playa with handrails... with titles like "Shitload of the Spotless Mind." Mutant Vehicle trucks passing the greeter stations emblazed with labels like
"Contents: 1 Shitload"

Killbuck · Post by **Killbuck** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 4:50 am

Geekster...

I fear the consiquences of continuing this crappy thread. It may lead to a real dumping. I mean, the poop could get pretty thick-- and then the turd jokes--- new disgusting avatars, links to potty humor.

Yes, shit has it's place in art, largely as a metaphor used by art critics besides its reality in some works... but THINK man, where might this lead?

I can see the horror now... big steaming heaps on the playa with handrails... with titles like "Shitload of the Spotless Mind." Mutant Vehicle trucks passing the greeter stations emblazed with labels like
"Contents: 1 Shitload"

Killbuck · Post by **Killbuck** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 4:52 am

Hmmm... I like the one with the white background, don't you?

helitack · Post by **helitack** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 8:55 am

I think it's the juxtapostion of the subtle color vs non-color. But what does it MEAN?

Killbuck · Post by **Killbuck** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 6:06 pm

Meaning? It should be obvious-- the struggle of man and the elements, a Dick vs Ahab kinda thing.

helitack · Post by **helitack** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 6:08 pm

what does religion have to do with this?

Killbuck · Post by **Killbuck** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 8:12 pm

Religion? What... the Dick or the Ahab part?

helitack · Post by **helitack** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 8:32 pm

I hereby request to not only be the beertender at the Kantina, but a permanent attachment to the interrogation squad, Sir. We'll give em a whole new religion.

Killbuck · Post by **Killbuck** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 10:05 pm

Oh, Bold Helitack... you are hearby bestowed as the Ubertender of the Kantina, and your qualifications are ideal to assign you as the Interrogation Squad Handler. The latter is a heavy responsibility, especially the breast smothering and all. Let me know if any assistance is needed.

Fat SAM · Post by **Fat SAM** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 1:16 pm

Shitload, I think, is a derivation of "buttload," which although it sounds funny, actually is a nautical measurement. I believe the term was subverted by smelly hillbillies, likely the same people who made up the term "Butt Fuck Egypt."

jakesonfire · Post by **jakesonfire** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 12:17 pm

i am from reno looking to find new people to burn with this year

Killbuck · Post by **Killbuck** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 7:49 pm

The APOKILIPTIKA recruiting embargo is still in effect, since we have exceeded our recruiting targets. However, we may sustain casualties in the next 157 days. Please keep an eye open. Your paranoia is appreciated.

Remember- embargo spelled backwards is o-grab-me!

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