Eplaya Camp 2005

stuart · Post by **stuart** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:40 am

not to be overly obtuse, but you buy them online as soon as you can? That's all I do.

sparkletarte · Post by **sparkletarte** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:46 am

Well, yes, never too obtuse...I seem to remember people saying they sell out within the first couple hours, or it's really, really hard to get through, or something like that. Just wondering if there's an extra special way to approach it- is online better chances than phone, or whatever. I've not done it before so just wondering. Is it like trying to buy big concert tickets where the lines are jammed and hardly anyone can get through and all the cheap ones are gone within x minutes? Do I need to be right at my computer with a trigger finger(s) at the exact o'clock when they go on sale? That's what I'm wondering.

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:46 am

I stayed up all night waiting for the tickets to go on sale at mid-night cal. time them went there the purchasing process 4 or 5 times with the pages clearing before I got any conformation of having completed it I went to bed around 4 then when I got up I bought a ticket at the next tear and it was confirmed eventually the first purchase was confirmed so I canceled the second order . I missed a day of work to do this and the aggravation didn't seem worth the $20 I ended up saving.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:50 am

sparkletarte wrote: Oh and I have the pirate thing all wrapped up- wasn't there talk about pirates a while ago? I won't be as deathly...

There was talk LIKE pirates a while ago.

tisha2 · Post by **tisha2** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:52 am

i've always done it by mail...sent the order the very minute i was allowed (no postmarks before a certain date) and have always gotten them.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:55 am

tisha2 wrote:no, no...vertical totem sounds fine...jus sayin' that the assigning of pecking order seems weird - unless someone wants to volunteer to be on top...???

Have you considered. . . Modular?

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:02 pm

tisha2 wrote:
stuart wrote: There is gonna be drama in this camp, oh yes there is, so you might as well mitigate it in any way you can.
*gasp* :shock: NO!

Of course there's going to be drama in this camp, because. . .

we're gonna have

E-Playa Improv!!!!!

After all, this board is replete with Thesbians. So they stand there and the rest of us call out the names of e-playans and the name of a thread and they will give us an impropting acting out of those personalities and that situation. Fun! Fun! Fun!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:03 pm

Oh, by the way, I'm changing the name of the shade structure to:
Lydia Love's No Pants Land.

tisha2 · Post by **tisha2** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:03 pm

ooohhh!! i like that!!!

"All politics all the time!!"

"Joel and DVD!! GO!"

*ziiip*

Simply Joel · Post by **Simply Joel** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:05 pm

tisha2 wrote:ooohhh!! i like that!!!

"All politics all the time!!"

"Joel and DVD!! GO!"

*ziiip*

uh... no.

tisha2 · Post by **tisha2** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:07 pm

the pissing...i was referring to the pissing...

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:12 pm

What do I bring to the camp?

A hearty dose of silliness. I can run a couple of craft projects if there's room. My gifting tree. I'm sort of a flake when it comes to doing things. I always seem to prefer to leave thing open-ended rather than actually finish them. I HATE to admit this to you guys, but I'd hate even more to let you down. If there's someone who can give me the occasional peptalk (on the phone) and listen to my completely neurotically self-imposed impediements, I think I can get past that. Last year, I brought a bunch of costume and other assorted gifts that sort of developed out of what I found in the summer--not to mention the 75 gift cards with pendants for the meet'n'greet. I offer that to show you I do have energy--and am not a total loser. I do tend to tire easily on-playa, too. Also remember, I can't be too much of an albatross if I'm actually staying at one of the ESD camps.

My preference is not to have loud sound. I prefer verbal play and well, noise tends to cut down on that. However, I recognise that this camp is going to reflect the needs and priorities of those who camp there and put in the most work.

blyslv · Post by **blyslv** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:17 pm

samtzu wrote:[
I am declaring that I am forming the goddam EPLAYA camp! Sam

Good on ya mate! You'll need to register if you want to be mapped, but being mapped is not a requirement. To be on the 'splade you'd better have more then a chill space. Might I suggest a whipping bench as well. you da man!

blyslv · Post by **blyslv** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:19 pm

DVD Burner wrote:Wow this bunch is better than the last year bunch. Last time I brought up this topic Ivy jumpped all in my shit and all and all out got indignant saying it was wrong for me to think that anyone else would want to chip in to have an eplaya camp.

...

And what, you've been licking your wounds ever since, simmering in a seething sea of resentment, just waiting for the opportunity to bring this up again? wow.

blyslv · Post by **blyslv** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:24 pm

tonytohono wrote:[Tisha, you'd think if we had enough people committed to this, as a representative of this site we might be able to get a decent location, even if it isn't right on the esplanade, maybe up a couple of slots in a side street. Who knows?

Isn't the party where you make it? Camp out on the outer ring and make it worth the trek!

blyslv · Post by **blyslv** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:27 pm

tonytohono wrote:[Most of the bars at BRC seem to stick to one drink, usually some unspecified concoction served punch style, and only during certain hours of operation. It would be nice to have more than one alternative drink. Another thing is that if it is open 24/7 we are going to be inundated with thirsty burners. =)

Lots of juice, 3 parts mixer to one part booze. The clear stuff works well, vodka, rum and tee-kill-ya. Lots of juice is essential. Then have cans of beer and crush the cans. Make people bring their own cup. Is it a gioft bar or a barter bar. You could ask people to "make a post" before you serve them. Bars are an excellent way to promote interactivity which is why I favor barter bars. did I mention you need lots of juice?

blyslv · Post by **blyslv** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:31 pm

tisha2 wrote:
at this point, however, i'm more concerned with a structure and materials for said structure - 4x4 posts, a big ass tent, rebar, rope, plywood bar, coolers, trash cans, burn barrel, tables & chairs, cups...
...thinking about drink recipes at this point feels a little bit like putting the old cart before the horse...

Great list.

Who is going to be the clean-up Dom/me?

samtzu · Post by **samtzu** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:36 pm

blyslv wrote:
tisha2 wrote:
at this point, however, i'm more concerned with a structure and materials for said structure - 4x4 posts, a big ass tent, rebar, rope, plywood bar, coolers, trash cans, burn barrel, tables & chairs, cups...
...thinking about drink recipes at this point feels a little bit like putting the old cart before the horse...
Great list.

Who is going to be the clean-up Dom/me?

I've volunteered for that... It's what I do all day long at work: clean up messes.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:37 pm

samtzu wrote:
blyslv wrote:
tisha2 wrote:
at this point, however, i'm more concerned with a structure and materials for said structure - 4x4 posts, a big ass tent, rebar, rope, plywood bar, coolers, trash cans, burn barrel, tables & chairs, cups...
...thinking about drink recipes at this point feels a little bit like putting the old cart before the horse...
Great list.

Who is going to be the clean-up Dom/me?
I've volunteered for that... It's what I do all day long at work: clean up messes.

Let me guess: EPA Superfund Division.

stuart · Post by **stuart** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:39 pm

outer ring

then you can't be mapped. I favor being mapped. Many, many advantages. Especially when you consider what a disjointed group it's going to be, i.e., folks coming from all over, arriving whenever and not even knowing what the other folks look like.

lots of good productive stuff has been bandied about that you seem te be covering again. Have you read the thread?

blyslv · Post by **blyslv** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:44 pm

tonytohono wrote: I'm not sure if I want to get lost in some huge camp with 150 people, where our personalities are lost through absorbtion.

?????

blyslv · Post by **blyslv** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:52 pm

stuart wrote:
outer ring
Have you read the thread?

I have now.

notthat1 · Post by **notthat1** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:07 pm

I'd like to help out in some way. It's still sooooooooo early, but yeah, i mos def want to be apart of this in someway

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regynalonglank · Post by **regynalonglank** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:09 pm

gigglesnort wrote:
samtzu wrote:
regynalonglank wrote:i am actually a choreographer, and have experience working with large groups of non dancers. i would be happy to make you a camp dance, and teach it to whoever wants to learn!
That makes two choreographers that I know of... yeeeeowwie!! We're cookin' now!!!
Hey, I was on the drill team in high school, have my poms and uniforms (and still fit em, too :wink: )!

Teach me! Teach me!

I twirled flag and rifle, and i still have my rifle. that would be SO funny.

regynalonglank · Post by **regynalonglank** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:11 pm

samtzu wrote:Giggle wrote
Another idea I had was "get a clue, give a clue" maybe a big MIXING bowl type of thing, with paper for veterans (jolly and disgruntled alike) to write their infinite wisdom upon to toss in the bowl; the poor clueless newbies can come and fish for their daily, hourly, minutely dose of much-needed direction....fortune cookie style, if you will......[/list]
Fuck!! That cracks me up!!! That's a great idea!! Work on it, Giggles, Darlin'... that will work perfectly for the bar...

And if you find any of my clues, let me know... I've been missing most of them lately... .

you can also get a cleu here, that's where i got mine...

http://www.consciouslife.org/WhatsaCLEU.html

regynalonglank · Post by **regynalonglank** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:12 pm

gigglesnort wrote:
tisha2 wrote:i am uncomfortable with the idea of 'pecking order' incorporated into the totem pole. jus sayin'
Okay, so...... how else? O ~ a "circular" totem pole, maybe.....?

how about a big board with velcro, and then when you get there you can put your avatar wherever you want, and move it around if you want...

tisha2 · Post by **tisha2** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:14 pm

so, regyna - the whole florida thing...i have some friends here who ran around with punk bands in gainesville 'round ten years ago. don't know names of bands offhand, but i'd bet a vinyl corset that we're not more than a couple of degrees removed from each other.

ooh - and i did a bit of flag & rifle, too. gahd, the memories...

regynalonglank · Post by **regynalonglank** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:17 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:E-Playa Improv!!!!!Fun! Fun! Fun!

now that sounds exciting!

regynalonglank · Post by **regynalonglank** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:22 pm

tisha2 wrote:so, regyna - the whole florida thing...i have some friends here who ran around with punk bands in gainesville 'round ten years ago. don't know names of bands offhand, but i'd bet a vinyl corset that we're not more than a couple of degrees removed from each other.

ooh - and i did a bit of flag & rifle, too. gahd, the memories...

i can't wait to figure out that connection, that would be a total hoot. i still have some folks i'm in touch with down there...paperboy is still down there, he's my burningman father...I'm sure I don't remember the names of anything anymore either, but i do remember this chick punk rock band that played around a lot, i bet i have pictures somewhere...oh my.

i was in NOD and Apricot Possibly, and other stuff i don't recall...mid 80's

regynalonglank · Post by **regynalonglank** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:23 pm

ooh, and i vinyl corset too...now we're talkin' mama!

although all of my vinyl just disintegrated out there on playa, it was like out of the ziplock bag, into rags...but what a way to go (:

Eplaya Camp 2005

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