Proposal: Camp Liminal

Igneouss · Post by **Igneouss** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 7:16 pm

A camp for BM virgins/noobs (like myself).

We camp together and share in the logistics - like any camp.

We fan out and explore individually or in pairs rather than as a group. We share our experiences back at camp thus enriching us all. The camp would facilitate sharing BM experiences with maps, white boards/note boards whatever. Maybe try to share a mid day meal and to facilitate communication.

We all find better volunteer options and play time and walkabout time as a result.

Try to attract as wide a variety of folks as possible who are singles or pairs. I think it would be better if most of us did not know each other prior to BM.

Art: create a photo and interview documentary web site of the range of experiences as the individules pass through the liminal state of virgin campers and evolve into Burners. (I'm a photographer but it would be better if most of the input came directly from the participants).

Keep it simple.

I'd be willing to supply a communal shade structure and handle basic planning.

There is so much to read that I can't confirm that this is an original idea...

Thoughts?[/b]

Igneouss · Post by **Igneouss** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:31 am

I thought it would be fun but I guess it sounds boring when stacked against the likes of 'barbie death camp' and 'eggs and porn' camp. LOL
Oh well.

Igneouss

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:24 am

not necessarily a bad idea......
no response here is not an indication of acceptability........or lack thereof.......

Eplaya, as wonderful as it is, is just a small sampling of the thousands that attend........

OnceTheDustClears · Post by **OnceTheDustClears** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:33 am

Seems like there are always noobs seeking other noobs.
You'll find people to camp with.
It's early.

Igneouss · Post by **Igneouss** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:49 am

OnceTheDustClears wrote:Seems like there are always noobs seeking other noobs.
You'll find people to camp with.
It's early.

Thanks.
I'm not worried about me. I can make friends anywhere.

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:20 pm

Sounds better then Camp Urinal

Igneouss · Post by **Igneouss** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:09 pm

Camp Urinal - Where it always rains on the playa
Camp Urinal - Where no one eats the snow
Camp urinal - We have the best cakes

Oldguy · Post by **Oldguy** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:12 pm

" It's a serious problem. "- Grandpa Simpson

Wonderful idea...Post a noon informational meeting on the calender, post signs at Info in Center camp. Maybe a potluck lunch one day. Shade and gossip are classic fare. Perhaps Shy Camp or other noobievilles could help yous guys. Go for it, is my advice.

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:13 pm

Igneouss wrote:Camp Urinal - Where it always rains on the playa
Camp Urinal - Where no one eats the snow
Camp urinal - We have the best cakes

Yeah, I need bifocals, too.

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:14 pm

Igneouss wrote:
OnceTheDustClears wrote:Seems like there are always noobs seeking other noobs.
You'll find people to camp with.
It's early.
Thanks.
I'm not worried about me. I can make friends anywhere.

Then you haven't been to Burningman.

Igneouss · Post by **Igneouss** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:16 pm

Oldguy wrote:" It's a serious problem. "- Grandpa Simpson

Wonderful idea...Post a noon informational meeting on the calender, post signs at Info in Center camp. Maybe a potluck lunch one day. Shade and gossip are classic fare. Perhaps Shy Camp or other noobievilles could help yous guys. Go for it, is my advice.

Thanks.
I haven't given up yet. There's lots of time. And I may already have a co-planner recruited.

Cheers

Igneouss · Post by **Igneouss** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:18 pm

Ugly Dougly wrote:
Igneouss wrote:
OnceTheDustClears wrote:Seems like there are always noobs seeking other noobs.
You'll find people to camp with.
It's early.
Thanks.
I'm not worried about me. I can make friends anywhere.
Then you haven't been to Burningman.

You barbarians don't scare me *thumping chest*

And to think I offerd free booze to the heathens and now I get dissed... Sheesh

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:21 pm

Igneouss wrote:Camp Urinal - Where it always rains on the playa
Camp Urinal - Where no one eats the snow
Camp urinal - We have the best cakes

Camp Urinal - Jelly Fish fear us
Camp Urinal - The worlds your fire hydrant

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:06 pm

Kid walks up to gal in camp urinal:

Urinate!!!

Gal:

WTF?

Kid:

if you had nicer tits, you'd be a ten........

OnceTheDustClears · Post by **OnceTheDustClears** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:21 pm

Works every time.

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:34 pm

ygmir wrote:Kid walks up to gal in camp urinal:

Urinate!!!

Gal:

WTF?

Kid:

if you had nicer tits, you'd be a ten........

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:52 pm

Sail Man wrote:
ygmir wrote:Kid walks up to gal in camp urinal:

Urinate!!!

Gal:

WTF?

Kid:

if you had nicer tits, you'd be a ten........

dang your pic won't load for me.......

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:39 pm

ygmir wrote:
Sail Man wrote:
ygmir wrote:Kid walks up to gal in camp urinal:

Urinate!!!

Gal:

WTF?

Kid:

if you had nicer tits, you'd be a ten........

dang your pic won't load for me.......

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:02 pm

hahaha,
now, they both loaded......I do love computers.......
thanks.

magdalen23 · Post by **magdalen23** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:46 pm

fyi ~ there is already a regularly recurring theme camp called Liminal Lounge...

Oldguy · Post by **Oldguy** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 4:10 pm

I had to look up liminal, yesterday's word was epiphanic....
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From Wikipedia:

Liminality (from the Latin word lÄ«men, meaning "a threshold" is a psychological, neurological, or metaphysical subjective, conscious state of being on the "threshold" of or between two different existential planes, as defined in neurological psychology (a "liminal state") and in the anthropological theories of ritual by such writers as Arnold van Gennep, Victor Turner, and others.In the anthropological theories, a ritual, especially a rite of passage, involves some change to the participants, especially their social status.

The liminal state is characterized by ambiguity, openness, and indeterminacy.One's sense of identity dissolves to some extent, bringing about disorientation. Liminality is a period of transition where normal limits to thought, self-understanding, and behavior are relaxed - a situation which can lead to new perspectives.

People, places, or things may not complete a transition, or a transition between two states may not be fully possible. Those who remain in a state between two other states may become permanently liminal.

Proposal: Camp Liminal

Proposal: Camp Liminal

already a Liminal camp...