I obviously must have missed this..

SunshineSuzy · Post by **SunshineSuzy** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 10:19 am

In all my readings between last year and this year, I'm beginging to think I miss something very important..When I first started seeing it around, I simply ignored it.

I have no idea, whatsoever, what a lamplighter is.
It seems very important, they obviously get cool presents. ;)
I want cool presents, where do I sign up? ;)

spectabillis · Post by **spectabillis** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:09 am

they are a good group, many first timers who want to jump in and participate start with them. also popular with fire performers - http://www.burningman.com/participate/l ... llage.html

SunshineSuzy · Post by **SunshineSuzy** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:14 am

spectabillis wrote:they are a good group, many first timers who want to jump in and participate start with them. also popular with fire performers - http://www.burningman.com/participate/l ... llage.html

That looks so awwesome.
Thanks so much.
I no longer feel like an idiot.

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 2:47 pm

This will be my ninth year at Burning Man, and I have NEVER seen a lamplighter. And it's not like we're secluded out by the airport or something. I doubt they even exist. Like Larry Harvey; never seen him there either.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 2:58 pm

I've had Larry Harvey pointed out to me. But that doesn't mean I believe in him.

Post by **AntiM** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:13 pm

Larry Harvey left a quarter under my pillow!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:17 pm

All he left under mine was rocks.

I guess I'm not sincere enough...

ibdave · Post by **ibdave** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 4:14 pm

I saw Larry buying a ice cream bar in town 1 year...
He let it dribble down his shirt....

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 5:58 pm

2006 was my first year and I saw both Lamplighters and Larry Harvey! Unfortunately, both were gone by the time I got my camera out, so you will just have to take my word for it that they exist!

(Hey! Maybe it was Larry Harvey who unzipped my tent during the big dust storm! Darn him!)

B.

Post by **actiongrl** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:00 pm

Trivia: Larry Harvey was one of the first lamplighters!

Seriously, if you've never watched the Lamplighter procession, try hanging out by the keyhole at just before sunset. They're on the job every night of the week and it's a gorgeous ceremonial procession.

Nick Collide · Post by **Nick Collide** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:44 pm

If you are looking for "photographic" evidence, you could watch any of the Burning Man DVDs. The three that I have all feature the lamplighters.

(and I vaguely recall Larry Harvey being in there somewhere, too)

Post by **AntiM** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:49 pm

Larry Harvey borrowed my campmate's bike at Center Camp and we haven't seen it since.

(Oh wait, I'm thinking menehunes, aren't I?)

robotland · Post by **robotland** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:13 am

How many Larrys will there be this year? I've thought about being one before, but the thought of wearing a hot Larry costume all week....

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:37 am

Larry has the mysterious power of anonymity.