Greetings from Colorado Springs

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banjobabe
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Greetings from Colorado Springs

Post by banjobabe » Sun Jul 12, 2015 12:33 pm

Hello, I'm so excited to be attending burning man for the first time this year. I will be attending with a friend who has been to 4 previous burns. We will not be in a named camp, but just a couple of wild women on the playa. I'm also happy to say I will be volunteering with the Temple Guardians. I have to admit that I am in desperate need of a 12 step program for my ePlaya addiction. There is so much information out here, it's great to be a part of an open/sharing community, but it's really starting to interrupt my sleep patterns. :D Happy Sunday!

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Re: Greetings from Colorado Springs

Post by Drawingablank » Sun Jul 12, 2015 12:49 pm

Welcome
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Re: Greetings from Colorado Springs

Post by banjobabe » Sun Jul 12, 2015 12:53 pm

Thanks!

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Re: Greetings from Colorado Springs

Post by gaminwench » Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:02 pm

Are you actually a banjo player?
Will you be gettin' your bluegrass on?
If so, I'd love to know where/when; I dig me some playa pickin'!
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Re: Greetings from Colorado Springs

Post by banjobabe » Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:15 pm

Yes, I do play banjo, but I play Irish banjo. It's pretty similar, fun music, but played with a pick rather than fingers. Also my banjo has 4 strings and not 5. I own a 5 string, but don't have time to work two totally different types of playing...until I retire or win the lottery, then I'll have time. :)

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Re: Greetings from Colorado Springs

Post by gaminwench » Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:20 pm

Oooh, I was a celtic musician for a while, still love it!
There are a couple of venues for JUST THAT VERY THING (surprise), if you want to play! :D
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Re: Greetings from Colorado Springs

Post by Elderberry » Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:33 pm

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!
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Re: Greetings from Colorado Springs

Post by banjobabe » Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:36 pm

Thanks, yeah I've heard there is a pub or two on the playa. If I bring a banjo, it won't be my good one, but it would be fun to have around camp if nothing else. I guess we'll have to see if there's room in the car. From reading all the preparation threads, I'm going to be bringing a lot of stuff that is essential for survival.

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Re: Greetings from Colorado Springs

Post by gaminwench » Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:40 pm

Yep, you definitely don't want to bring a 'first string' instrument to the playa; that's what the beater is for! 8)

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Post by banjobabe » Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:46 pm

That's awesome, nothing better than a cool pub on a hot afternoon with some tunes!

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Re: Greetings from Colorado Springs

Post by Ratty » Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:46 pm

Welcome banjobabe. I speak for many when I say, you can sleep again in Sept for a few months. From January on, get used to being haunted.
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Re: Greetings from Colorado Springs

Post by banjobabe » Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:54 pm

Ratty wrote:Welcome banjobabe. I speak for many when I say, you can sleep again in Sept for a few months. From January on, get used to being haunted.
LOL, so true. I'll sleep the sleep of the innocent...but not until I get home from the playa. :D

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Re: Greetings from Colorado Springs

Post by Savannah » Sun Jul 12, 2015 2:56 pm

Welcome, BanjoBabe! :D
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Re: Greetings from Colorado Springs

Post by banjobabe » Sun Jul 12, 2015 3:26 pm

Savannah wrote:Welcome, BanjoBabe! :D
Thanks, I'm very excited to be virtually on the playa and can't wait to be actually on the playa. :-)

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Re: Greetings from Colorado Springs

Post by Wigwam » Sun Jul 12, 2015 3:49 pm

Hey! Welcome! Come by the Wanderers camp at 3:15 and F. We feature toxic tonic (gin & tonic) and hot dogs for weary playa wanderers every day at 4:00-6:00 pm. Come on by and sit a spell!!
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Re: Greetings from Colorado Springs

Post by banjobabe » Sun Jul 12, 2015 9:05 pm

Wigwam wrote:Hey! Welcome! Come by the Wanderers camp at 3:15 and F. We feature toxic tonic (gin & tonic) and hot dogs for weary playa wanderers every day at 4:00-6:00 pm. Come on by and sit a spell!!
Yes, I feel a little toxic tonic might be just the thing. :-) See you there. :)

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