Eplaya Meet And Greet 2014 Edition

[theCryptofishist]

I assume that it refers to the fact that it looks sort of like a pine cone, and uses "apple" as a generic term for "fruit" (which was commoner a couple centuries ago.)

Which makes me think... What do you call the saying that the zen master recited about the bonsai?








A pine koan.

[illy dilly]

Ahh damn. I'm really gonna miss all you weirdos!!!

Everyone take an extra shot for me at the MnG!

Due to new job and stuff (wedding next May) we aren't able to make it this year. But, I will see you all in 53 weeks!!!!!

[Drawingablank]

Ahh damn. I'm really gonna miss all you weirdos!!!

Everyone take an extra shot for me at the MnG!

Due to new job and stuff (wedding next May) we aren't able to make it this year. But, I will see you all in 53 weeks!!!!!

Damn -sorry to heart this, will miss you two.

[DoctorIknow]

Tamari roasted almonds...I roast them

[lucky420]

Ahh damn. I'm really gonna miss all you weirdos!!!

Everyone take an extra shot for me at the MnG!

Due to new job and stuff (wedding next May) we aren't able to make it this year. But, I will see you all in 53 weeks!!!!!

Damn straight you will. And congrats to you and Miss Ashley. Give her a squeeze hug from me...

do it

[Drawingablank]

Well I'm off to the playa so will not be able to reply to any further questions about the M&G, although there are numerous regulars which can answer them.

See you in the dust.

[Sham]

Safe travels. See you there!!

[Ratty]

Me too. I'm outa here. Hold down the fort while we're gone. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

[geospyder]

Meet and Greet was great. Good putting together faces and names (had a couple left over names but I'll save them for next year). Just a little less than year and we can do it again. Thanks to everyone that helped put the M&G together.

[tahiti_treat]

I'm so sorry I didn't make it. I was really looking forward to it, but when the time came our bar was extremely short handed and I couldn't leave. I hope it was fantastic, and hope to make it out for next year.

[Drummin Jim]

What a great time meeting all of you for the first time! It was an evening of friends, food & fun!

I noticed that Mary was very diligently taking photos for posterity... Will there be a rogue's gallery to peruse?

[Simon of the Playa]

i was there...


in spiritus....

[^Rhino!]

Meet and greet was AWESOME for me this year.

A big shout out of thanks to Dr. Pyro for holding it at Barbie Death Village and Wine Bistro.

Another big shout out of thanks to both Elliott and Killbuck for judging the 1st Chocolate Martini Mixoff. In keeping with the spirit of Burningman, a big shout out of thanks to Martini Steve for his participation, advice, and superb mixology sportsmanship. You, sir, are a true blue ribbon competitor with whom I would mix with any time.

There were so many wonderful and magical people there that I could not hope to justify any sort of list because I would invariably and stupidly leave someone out who made a positive impression on me. Everyone there I consider a fine example of the best of Buningman camaraderie.

See you next year.

[Bounce530]

I did not run into the following people at the M-n-G so I need your mailing addresses, because I have some personalized swag for y'all:

TurtleBurp
Triloybyte
Savannah
Eric
Grey Coyote
Simon
Capt. Goddammit (didn't know you were island bound)
Kitty Rodriguez

[kowtow]

Thanks so much for that great swag!!! That was by far, hands down the best swag I received. I'm amazed at the time people put into great gifts. I've really gotta step up my game for next year. Bringing 800 Otter Pops to the playa was okay, but I think something that can last a little longer will be in store for next year. -Thanks Again!!!

[theCryptofishist]

Oh fuck, I'm sure I miss the swag. Just remind myself I have years' worth already...

[Ratty]

The m&g was Great! I'm sorry I was having a meltdown at the very moment I got there. I got over it when I realized how awesomely wonderful it was. I love all you guys. Drawing a Blank, great job wrangling it together and Thank you Doc Pyro for having us.

[mgb327]

It was great to meet/reconnect with you all. Being a little "introverted", I was happy for the opportunity to mix with you. And, kudos to the person that brought the smoked salmon. It was wonderful.

[unjonharley]

It was great to meet/reconnect with you all. Being a little "introverted", I was happy for the opportunity to mix with you. And, kudos to the person that brought the smoked salmon. It was wonderful.

The smoked salmon was from kowtow of Portland and camp Not A Fucking Camp, Camp 5:00 & H.. He also smoked some great Tillamook cheese. How he kept them lit I have no idea..

[pink]

Loved meeting or remeeting so many of the eplayans! And yes, the smoked salmon was delish, the Vegemite not so much, but the spray cheese certainly helped take the taste out of my mouth

[chuckularone]

Sorry I missed the meet and greet. The Chuck that was there was not me!

[unjonharley]

Thanks Doc, and All.

[remi]

Sorry I didn't make it to the meet n greet doc.. I had an unbelievable Tuesday night that went all the way until Wednesday late morning.. I was sleeping by late afternoon well into the night.

[Joeln]

Excellent M&G, it was a delight to meet everyone.
You ePlaya folks are a bunch of fun.

Thanks to all who showed up, put it together and brought all the good stuff!

[Drawingablank]

First and foremost I want to thank all of the volunteers who actually showed up.

Next, a huge thank you to those who stepped up and helped out when most of the signed up volunteers never made it to the party. No blame - it was a great burn and we all know how hard it is to walk past all those distractions on the way there lol.

The M&G really takes a lot of hands to make it happen and you all were a tremendous help. It really demonstrated how burners pull together when something needs doing.

As usual we had some great food and booze, plus some of the best swag I've ever seen at a burn.

Attendance was a bit lower than usual, but I will have more accurate numbers when the guestbook arrives back here in default.

There were a lot of leftover name tags of all 3 styles so anyone who would like some for their memory wall or scrap book should PM me.

[Turtleburp]

I did not run into the following people at the M-n-G so I need your mailing addresses, because I have some personalized swag for y'all:

TurtleBurp
Triloybyte
Savannah
Eric
Grey Coyote
Simon
Capt. Goddammit (didn't know you were island bound)
Kitty Rodriguez

PM sent!

[msj2u]

Drawingablank-awesome job at the meet n greet! DocPyro-Great venue and I appreciate your hospitality!


MSJ

[Ratty]

Chuckulorone, there was a Charles there but he was an unintentional interloper. He was a hell of a nice guy that walked in, signed a nametag and never realized it was a private party. (Kind of like the accidental tourist.) He got me cold water from his bike because there wasn't any available. By the time I discovered that he didn't know what eplaya was, I was drunk. All very BM. It was a fine M&G. I'm sorry not to see Savannah at all this year. I meant to have her over for snacks and tequila.

[ygmir]

a grand time, as always!!! Thanks Doc,and all the hosts and volunteers.

so:
did anyone get a photo of my outfit? I need one for a bet, gotta have booty shorts and all.

[lucky420]

ive got one! let me try and get it posted.