req rumor control: La Contessa

Jordan 10-E · Post by **Jordan 10-E** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 9:00 am

Kinetic IV wrote:Perhaps it's time for a positive comment about LaContessa...

Whenever anyone asks me about Burning Man and I start in describing it, I ALWAYS mention LaContessa. That ship stands out as one of the iconic art creations on the playa for me and left me shellshocked and speechless the first time I saw it. While it may have had some operator handling and control issues I privately wish it could be brought back every year, regardless of the theme. In my mind it just fits the environment....LaContessa simply belongs on the playa.

And since I know the message will get back to those who had a hand in building her, thank you for gifting us such a wonderful creation.

I totally agree!

Rockdad · Post by **Rockdad** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 1:30 pm

Jordan 10-E wrote:
Kinetic IV wrote:Perhaps it's time for a positive comment about LaContessa...

Whenever anyone asks me about Burning Man and I start in describing it, I ALWAYS mention LaContessa. That ship stands out as one of the iconic art creations on the playa for me and left me shellshocked and speechless the first time I saw it. While it may have had some operator handling and control issues I privately wish it could be brought back every year, regardless of the theme. In my mind it just fits the environment....LaContessa simply belongs on the playa.

And since I know the message will get back to those who had a hand in building her, thank you for gifting us such a wonderful creation.
I totally agree!

I agree too! Saw her Monday or maybe Tuesday after burn parked right on the esplanade walked around her taking pictures and talking to crew she did not looked damaged to me in fact bartered some smokes for a bottle of T from a group camped with her.
Must be someway to put her on double secret probation and let her sail the Playa seas.
The pellet gun story if true was just plain stupidity but the person not the ship should be punished! I wonder if it was the same shooter that shot the guy out on the Playa in the head?
As for crashing into a dune/RRtrack who cares except the owners that have to fix it?

sidecar tommy · Post by **sidecar tommy** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 9:32 pm

thanks ya'll - sorry for the freak out - one of those days - so i'm also the drummer and one of the principal music writers/arrangers for The Yard Dogs Road Show - it's a blast - you should see it sometime - we'll be(if our tour schedule permits) performing at burningman again this year - we'll be embarking on our 5 month US tour come may, so keep an ear to the pavement - say hi, but only if you like it - lol - peece - tommy

Sensei · Post by **Sensei** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:43 pm

Kinetic IV wrote:Whenever anyone asks me about Burning Man and I start in describing it, I ALWAYS mention LaContessa. That ship stands out as one of the iconic art creations on the playa for me and left me shellshocked and speechless the first time I saw it. While it may have had some operator handling and control issues I privately wish it could be brought back every year, regardless of the theme. In my mind it just fits the environment....LaContessa simply belongs on the playa.

And since I know the message will get back to those who had a hand in building her, thank you for gifting us such a wonderful creation.

Nice, K. I'm in absolute agreement.

req rumor control: La Contessa

double secret probation?