The Bar

Rian Jackson · Post by **Rian Jackson** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:03 am

maybe you don't know the bartenders? the strength of the drinks seems to be directly related to your association with whoever's serving. though i don't know that it's on purpose.

Sensei, where are you? i figured it all out: Lydia, your 'treetop lover' is the one you really want. you just think you want me and GE because you have a thing for Jing. Bu it's ok, cause we can cause trouble all over town just the two of us.

BTW Lydia. You DO taste good. (Anyone who gets a chance needs to have a taste of this girl's neck.)

BHA, we're going to have to kidnap you here. they you won't wanna puke. Sam, drive your ass up. No excuses.

Oh, and what was it GE related the two of us to? A tilt a whirl? You don't know if it's fun or it makes you sick?

yay, making mutant toys! we're gonna freak some kids out with our creations.

buckethead alien · Post by **buckethead alien** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:29 am

R-Jack, don't think I haven't been scouring the Seattle Visitors and Convention schedule for an excuse, any excuse, to fly out there. The next thing coming up is the National Flower Growers Association annual pollen-swap, but I don't think bookeeping will go for that. I'll keep looking, and by the way, I love to read about the LL and you know it.

Rian Jackson · Post by **Rian Jackson** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:33 am

Last night we were talking about how much we want you out here, BuckIt. We're gonna make it happen. Maybe we can help you look. What kinds of things WOULD they go for?

sputnik · Post by **sputnik** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:35 am

I keep looking for reasons too, but San Fran is much easier to manage. Last time I was in Seattle was about 4 years ago. I'm still looking. Vancouver would be great too. But so far no luck.

buckethead alien · Post by **buckethead alien** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:36 am

Rian Jackson wrote:Last night we were talking about how much we want you out here, BuckIt. We're gonna make it happen. Maybe we can help you look. What kinds of things WOULD they go for?

Pride

Envy

Anger

Avarice

Sadness

Gluttony

Lust

Rian Jackson · Post by **Rian Jackson** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:40 am

'Hey boss, you need to pay for my trip to Seattle.'
'Why?'
'It's all for the cause of Lust, boss. Very important for our development.'

I can see it now....

buckethead alien · Post by **buckethead alien** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:43 am

Rian Jackson wrote:'Hey boss, you need to pay for my trip to Seattle.'
'Why?'
'It's all for the cause of Lust, boss. Very important for our development.'

I can see it now....

Um... I am the boss.

At least at work

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:43 am

Ok then this won't work

Dear Mr. SO N. Soboss,

Please excuse Buckethead from work for the week, He is needed to help work out technical problems I've been having.

Bill Gates

Rian Jackson · Post by **Rian Jackson** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:44 am

that's what i thought.
so who are you justifying to?

really, i'll see what i can find. we really want your rollicksome self out here, BuckIt. Don't think i don't mean it.

Rian Jackson · Post by **Rian Jackson** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:49 am

g'mornin', Zule!

buckethead alien · Post by **buckethead alien** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:52 am

Rian Jackson wrote:that's what i thought.
so who are you justifying to?

really, i'll see what i can find. we really want your rollicksome self out here, BuckIt. Don't think i don't mean it.

Well, uh, perhaps most important would be my five-month-old daughter. She's a tough one to negotiate with. But I don't see why not some time between now and August something just might happen.

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:53 am

good morning Rian,

since you've been fallowing it I'll as you, has the " Artist " revolution fizzled out yet?

Simply Joel · Post by **Simply Joel** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:56 am

artist revolution? the petition?

howdy all y'all

not much restful sleep last night.

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:58 am

Yes the petition

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:04 am

Buckethead don't you have to interview a nanny in Seattle,...

Or how about ( to use a line from Joel) needing to attend a nether regional conference.

buckethead alien · Post by **buckethead alien** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:07 am

Zulegoona wrote:Or how about ( to use a line from Joel) needing to attend a nether regional conference.

*indeed*

GuinivereElise · Post by **GuinivereElise** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:12 am

BHA, you were SORELY missed last night, and we talked, on many occaisions, about how to get your sorry (but Oh So Cute) ass up here... you were in all our thoughts last night...

Lydia, lovely, you DO taste good. How's yer back feelin'?

Rian, you hot bitch, that skirt was killer.

And yes, really, it's just a bar. It's cold, dirty, and full of people drinking alcohol. But there's an energy current that runs through the fuckin' place... it's DEFINITELY the people... that makes it an amazing place to be, even if you're just sitting back and watching everything take place.

GuinivereElise · Post by **GuinivereElise** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:13 am

Rian Jackson wrote:Oh, and what was it GE related the two of us to? A tilt a whirl? You don't know if it's fun or it makes you sick?

Yep: we're like a tilt-a-whirl... you don't know if you really like it, or if yer gonna puke...

probably both, really.

Rian Jackson · Post by **Rian Jackson** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:15 am

Well, Moisture Pup's ecstatic posting drowned stuff out. I haven't had a chance to read them today, but I'm thinking about giving them a bump. I don't know that it's fizzled - I don't think Jim Mason will listen to any dissenters.

I sent him a very friendly PM thanking him for starting the discussion on this level, reiterating that the best of the discussion is probably here online, and giving him a few pointers (such as having some respect for the posters and the discussion) which will help him to be taken seriously on these boards. So far I have received no response.

I think it's sad the way he's comported himself. It makes it very hard for me to take him seriously, especially when he's talking about managing things himself (PART of the time). The man seems to have no respect. But i would guess he feels backed into a wall.

What do you think about all of this?

gigglesnort · Post by **gigglesnort** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:18 am

[giggles runs through the room, holding her stomach, to the bucket in the corner (not that bucket)]

blech!!!! Hey, it's not that I don't like it; jealousy is just such a sick emotion. I wanna go too! Hmphf.

[turns on heel and marches out of room, carrying bucket with her (not that bucket].

Simply Joel · Post by **Simply Joel** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:19 am

i concur with bob's last post on the subject.

But I've yet to see a justification for any kind of direct funding out of the ticket money, given that it's supposed to be a DIY, self-reliant, self-expressive, participant-not-spectator event, and much of the art produced by funding is crap that requires tons of hand-holding by the SF office and DPW.

Rian Jackson · Post by **Rian Jackson** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:24 am

you know, the more i talk with you all the more i fantasize about bringing you all out here. it started with portlanders - you know, RtW and company. Then it spread. and the more i think about it, the more i realise it would be right without the bulk of you.

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:33 am

It appeared to me that Moisture Pup was intentionally trying to bury the petition thread.

I'm really kind of mixed about it, I have a hard time thinking it's a good idea to put those receiving grants in charge of the process. I also kind of consider Burning man to be rather a chaotic semi-orchestrated work of art, with Larry as the conductor. Seeing it this way it also doesn't make sense to put the precision section in charge because of lack of overall objectivity.

There are however good points Jim has made, but there isn't a good workable solution put on the table yet. I was terribly put off by the " do what we want or we'll take our toys and go home " attitude of the petition.

Simply Joel · Post by **Simply Joel** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:39 am

I was terribly put off by the " do what we want or we'll take our toys and go home " attitude of the petition.

here here.

may i have a scotch?

it is noon on the east coast.

GuinivereElise · Post by **GuinivereElise** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:41 am

a scotch, for Joel... any particular flavor take your fancy?

How's yer tuesday, Joel?

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:43 am

I'll have what Joels having, I know nothing about scotch....

Somebody on SF tribe speculated that Jim was positioning things to make a splash with a new event he would set up in California someplace on privet land. But I don't know how seriously to take that.

Simply Joel · Post by **Simply Joel** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:46 am

a Laphroaig 10 year old would be perfect for daytime sipping

Rian Jackson · Post by **Rian Jackson** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:46 am

Zulegoona wrote:I'll have what Joels having, I know nothing about scotch....

Somebody on SF tribe speculated that Jim was positioning things to make a splash with a new event he would set up in California someplace on privet land. But I don't know how seriously to take that.

ca't say i'd wanna go after the way he's acted.

GuinivereElise · Post by **GuinivereElise** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:49 am

it's all yours, Joel... and one for Z....

sputnik · Post by **sputnik** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:52 am

I'll take a draw from that bottle of scotch. Don't bother with the glass.