Thanks, Hello, See you soon

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Ginkgo
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Thanks, Hello, See you soon

Post by Ginkgo » Sat Oct 25, 2008 11:31 am

This year was my first. I have to admit, on that drive through the Sierras from San Fran, I was nervous- that all our preparations wouldn't be enough, but really, that I would get all the way out to the Playa to find out that I was one of those for whom Burning Man is not. Could I hang?

What a relief to have every expectation obliterated, exceeded, transcended, incinerated. This is one of the greatest things I've ever been a part of. My fears were quickly forgotten. For renewing my hope in people, my faith in myself, my amazement at so many things, I thank you all.

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Post by Box Burner » Sat Oct 25, 2008 12:12 pm

Hey Ginko... Welcome Home!
Dance in the heart of chaos. . . . .

ὁ δὲ ἀνεξέταστος βίος οὐ βιωτὸς ἀνθρώπῳ
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- Σωκράτης

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Elderberry
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Post by Elderberry » Sat Oct 25, 2008 12:18 pm

Hey there! Welcome to eplaya.

JK
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When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle.
Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me

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Post by ygmir » Sat Oct 25, 2008 12:24 pm

jkisha wrote:Hey there! Welcome to eplaya.

JK
I always like to greet after JK, just to see the reaction........

Welcome
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Post by Elderberry » Sat Oct 25, 2008 12:27 pm

ygmir wrote:
jkisha wrote:Hey there! Welcome to eplaya.

JK
I always like to greet after JK, just to see the reaction........

Welcome
There you go again...making me smile.

Hope you're feeling better. (sorry for hijacking the thread)

JK
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When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle.
Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me

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Post by ygmir » Sat Oct 25, 2008 12:36 pm

JK: If I can help one person a day smile, I've done my job.............

What, a thread hijack? how could that happen?
Why, this is the first time in years..........How dare you..........
What will Ginko think (O)......sorry, I couldn't resist.........
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Post by theCryptofishist » Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:21 pm

ygmir wrote:JK: If I can help one person a day smile, I've done my job..............
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Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri

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Post by ygmir » Sun Oct 26, 2008 12:22 am

spot-on with that one fishy.......Image
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Post by mdmf007 » Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:16 pm

lol - she said Hippie

Ginkgo
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Hijack Away

Post by Ginkgo » Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:23 am

It's all yours. Exactly the robust playfulness I hoped for.

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Re: Thanks, Hello, See you soon

Post by goathead » Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:54 pm

Ginkgo wrote:My fears were quickly forgotten. For renewing my hope in people, my faith in myself, my amazement at so many things, I thank you all.
Fuck, we just are not doing are jobs here people.
I blame it all on the greeters.
:twisted:

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Post by pinemom » Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:28 am

ya really, wheres Topless Deb and Granny....Beat the greeters Beat the greeters!

they like it!

Welcome to eplaya Ginkgo!
Names pinemom, but my friends call me "Piney".

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Post by bigbluedoggy » Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:38 am

I met both Topless Deb and Granny this year and they were awesome folks!
A plan is what you vary from.

Destiny Lounge 3D will be at Bradbury and 3:15 this year as a part of the 404: Village Not Found group of camps! Come see us!

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Post by CLARKcon » Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:55 am

Welcome Ginkgo :D ! Well now that you've been to the desert, what advice and tips can you get :lol: The second time has all the luster of the first, cept' now you may have a couple of favorite activities/places you want to do right off the bat. The experience each year doesn't lack in experience, it just goes d e e p e r. See ya in 09' :wink:
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