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Is anyone having a gothic camp like "Hellraiser", vampire-themed, or like camp? -- Sinister?, January 18, 1998 at 4:00p

hi whats up. -- mark, January 11, 1998 at 10:05a

Hurray!! Lets us all get started early, Join our village now! The Illumination Village has begun to accept applications from all over the world from people wishing to participate in our happy village. Burning Man '98 is coming fast, so be the first in your town to be accepted in the inner circle of the Illumination Village. You will receive your inner circle window sticker, we will show you the secret hand shake, the secret hula dance and the book telling you what it is really all about. So don't walk, run to your e-mail client and send in your application today!!( write ---"please. please, please" in the subject line and why you are worthy in the body of the message ) SPANK YOU very much TIP authority -- The Illumination Village and Gallery, November 17, 1997 at 1:11p

When you hear the Throb of those Jungle Drums, do you get the urge to throw off your clothes and Paint your Face and Body? Are you interested in Body Piercing or would you like to look like a Wild Native for a week? If yes then this Theme Camp is for you. Come join the Tribe at BM 98's new Theme Camp for MODERN PRIMITIVES called BACK TO THE STONEAGE. We feature lots of Body and Face Painting, Tribal Dances and a Tribal Theater Performance called Burning Manican. Let's Go Wild Native. E-mail me or call me at (206)329-7381. Write me at 2812 Harvard Avenue East, Room #2, Seattle Washington 98102. We would love to have you Join the TRIBE. -- QUESTING BEAR, November 12, 1997 at 6:01p

I am looking for Modern Primitives. People that want to Paint their Bodies, wear Animal Skins, and Nose Rings or Nose Bones. The Theme of this Camp is a total return to the Stone Age and the Primal. There will be Tribal Dances and Wild Ceremonial Rites performed as part of our Community and for the public. -- Questing Bear, October 1, 1997 at 0:26p

Theme Camp Concept: What follows is an idea for a theme camp that I am trying to develop for Burning Man '98. I am posting this here and on the chorus list in order to locate anyone who might like the idea and be interested in joining. I am also interested in impressions from listizens and BM veterans. Would this be an interesting camp, is it participatory enough, any insight that would make it better? Kevin Fane of the Chromatic Orb A camp themed on color, spheres, and pagan rites. Imagine entering a camp where everything is round or rainbow... and sometimes both. You are surrounded by balls of all types, tennis balls, ball bearings, hacky saks, mouse balls, and at the center of the shrine, a steel tai chi ball with the rainbow hue of oil-on-water. "Enter the Fane of the Chromatic Orb, have your balls anointed, receive our blessed mark upon your body." (It's left up to the visitor to interpret what "balls" they wish to have anointed. And the blessed mark is from a collection of truly unique ink stamps. Kinda like the ultimate in temporary tatooing. -- Kevin Enzminger, September 27, 1997 at 2:32a

This is a call for all those interested in contributing to a literary magazine for distribution at BM '98. Lemme know if you'd contribute, what you'd contribute, how soon, etc. There may even be space in my camp for live readings, perhaps even a Poetry Slam. ;) -- Fuzzy, September 5, 1997 at 10:31a

loolking to geat in tache with MADAM ELISANDRYA CAMPS site if anyone know them plase drop me a E-mail so I can geat in tache with them thank you. -- F R E D, August 31, 1997 at 5:25a

loolking to geat in tache with MADAM ELISANDRYA CAMPS site if anyone know them plase drop me a E-mail so I can geat in tache with them thank you. -- F R E D, August 31, 1997 at 5:24a

lOOKING TO CONNECT WITH MADAM ELISANDRYA CAMPS site IF ANYONE KNOW THEM PLASE DROP ME A E-MAIL SO I CAN GEAT IN TACHE WITH THEM THANK YOU. -- F R E D, August 31, 1997 at 5:21a

looking for whole body solar interaction -- peterpeter, August 30, 1997 at 2:28p

arachnotopia POSTS, CABLES, NETTING (1"- 2" grid fishnet ideal), CLIMBING GEAR, PLYWOOD, HEAVY ANGLE IRON BEAM & STEEL ROD (cable anchors), POLES, BEAMS, ROPES, BIG TRANSPO (will style ga$ etc. for a long truck or trailer), ENGINEERS, SPIDERPEOPLE, & MOTIVATED STRAGGLERS needed for a last minute (8/22) theme camp inspiration. multi-level hammock village / jungle gym growing in random directions from the fattest, longest pole we can find to start with, which we'll place dead center of a big presurveyed and marked ring of vehicle clusters. Engineering guidance available on site. Bring a hammock, net, or bed platform to hang camp on existing uprights. No solid walking surfaces off the ground. Ply is for beds and wide bases for the posts in case of heavy rain and clay liquification. You probably wouldn't burn your tent, so we won't burn this structure. BYO posts, bases, cables and mega stakes if you want to be sure of a space to hang from. Please post here and E-mail me any leads on affordable or borrowable fishnet, even if you won't be part of this camp. This year's village, next year's megalopolis! If something like this is already in the works, let me know and we'll collaborate. -- bmud, August 22, 1997 at 6:28p

Everyone is invited to participate in our "Blowin' in the Wind " camp. We are attemping to build the wporld's largest wind chime. Bring chimes, scrap metal, tubing , bamboo... anything that can be attached to our structure and will make noise upon hitting each other. Drop by and string it up...or get strung out. -- JOHN HINES, August 20, 1997 at 1:06p

The No Tanline camp now has a web page that is still under construction. Visit http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/3789/bm.html -- Charlie, August 19, 1997 at 1:28a

I submitted a request to create a No-Tanline camp, and while they approved the idea of us being NUDE, we were past the deadline, all the camp assignments were made, maps printed. They've told us if we can find a place, we can have our camp. Hopefully we will have an offer to share someone else's space before BM begins. Otherwise, it's been suggestted to check the bulletin board in the center of camp where we can post a notice about our location. I don't expect to arrive until late Friday afternoon. I'm expecting a dozen or so people. Web page is on the way with more details. -- Charlie, August 15, 1997 at 0:47a

Hey East LA! Are you one of our Tribe? Join the Vanares "Monkey Warrior" Tribe. We are having a kick-off/jump start organization meeting on Monday, August 11, 7pm at the Onyx/Sequel Cafe, 1804 N Vermont, LA (bwtn Franklin & Hollywood. Burning Man plans include the building of a Temple/Gallery and a camp shelter. We need Artists/Actors/Musicians/Builders/Structural Designers/Team Players of all ilks. Call Jeff Nelson 818-980-1379 for more information. -- Robert Berg, August 8, 1997 at 4:59p

LA MAGPIES debut THE MOCKERA at Burning Man 97' Seeking artists, musicians, singers and actors of adventurous stripes for a radical, theatrical communion. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forget the sixties. Forget the Merry Pranksters. Forget Andrew Lloyd Weber and Cirque du Soleil... Strawberry Lion - A Psychedelic Mockera (Mock-Opera) Seeks Participants and Community Members! A semi-staged, semi-rehearsed musicaldelic circus review celebrating the arrival of the triptamine family on planet earth. World Premiere - Burning Man 97 (image of fire and the man and 9 and 7)c Coming to a desert near you! Go to http://www.gracegraphics.com -- Aaron, July 30, 1997 at 10:29a

LA MAGPIES debut THE MOCKERA at Burning Man 97' Seeking artists, musicians, singers and actors of adventurous stripes for a radical, theatrical communion. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forget the sixties. Forget the Merry Pranksters. Forget Andrew Lloyd Weber and Cirque du Soleil... Strawberry Lion - A Psychedelic Mockera (artwork) (Mock-Opera) Seeks Participants and Community Members! (emphasize with color etc) A semi-staged, semi-rehearsed musicaldelic circus review celebrating the arrival of the triptamine family on planet earth. World Premiere - Burning Man 97 (image of fire and the man and 9 and 7)c Coming to a desert near you! Go to http://www.gracegraphics.com -- Aaron, July 30, 1997 at 10:28a

To all you who have asked and all those wondering; yes the previously posted BDSM has evolved/mutated into the Temple of Atonement. This camp has grown considerably, but we still need victims...er, I mean, participents to make it a great one. If you want to part of this kool kamp kontakt me at: Sklaverei <sost@ucsd.edu> or our lady of serimonies at: Madame Elisandrya~ <elisand@ledungeon.com> Also check out our websites at the URLs listed for the Temple of Atonement posting. -- Steve, July 30, 1997 at 10:01a

Aliceum is under way! About ten of us have embarked upon a madly ambitious plan to re-create Wonderland in the Hualapai flats. The name: Aliceum. The theme: Victorian absurdity, debauchery, and twists and turns for all the senses. if you're up on Thursday, check us out. We'll likely be on the South Side, playa-front. -- Steve, July 25, 1997 at 0:57p

Looking for creative, responsible parents to help us create Ross' Romper Room for Hot Tots! It is a theme camp aimed at creating a safe and fun place for children 3 to 12 years old. We need ideas, toys, books, musical instruments, and creative projects for kids. Send e-mail to Harold at baize@itsa.ucsf.edu, or to Ross at rossa@itsa.ucsf.edu. -- Harold Baize, July 25, 1997 at 5:04p

The Blue Light District is happy to announce that there is now a small website about the village. If you want more information about us, go on http://www.chorus.com/~eric/bld. Remember that the Blue Light District is open to all, and it is still possible to join us. See you there ! Eric -- Eric Pouyoul, July 25, 1997 at 8:01a

In regards to my previous message about "Wet Paint Camp" I would like to invite all artits of all mediums incliuding actors, performers and musicians to come together and create an art village. Think about it, wet paint, music, dancing to create a continuous performance art piece. See you there. -- Pablo, July 25, 1997 at 0:07a

I am building "Wet Paint Camp". All artists of all medium are welcome to express themselfs as you wish. Paint yourself, your friends, your car your tent, come by and sign or play your music. Create a spontaneous performance. I will bring the paint, the brushes, the buckets, some canvas. You bring yourself, freinds, a brush, your music and make this camp a continuous piece of performance art. Any questions email at glossie1@aol.com Pablo -- Pablo, July 24, 1997 at 11:33p

Announcing... ~The Temple Of Atonement~ A 'Spanish Inquisition' style camp, which will be staging 'chastisement of virtuous virgins', the *gentle* persuasion of lacivious loafers, genenral mayhem and BDSM frolic~ Full dungeon on the Playa~ Still needing participants for building and set up... Contact us to join this Torquemada style camp, and be prepared to atone for your sins~ -- Madame Elisandrya~, July 24, 1997 at 10:43a

My brother and I, have considered establishing a camp. Our ideas are to either have a bad Vegas lounge act camp, with all the expected sleaze, or an interactive game show camp.We're looking to get feed back from anyone that might want to join us.Our outline is sketchy, and time is drawing near, so any ideas and interest would help. -- Monty Doehring, July 23, 1997 at 6:12p

Band Camp Camp! Calling all wind instrument, acoustic string, and percussion instrument players. We will live together on the playa and will organize ourselves into a band...but not just any band - The Burning Band! Our mission: to lead the procession to the Man, and also to make parades, spontaneous music performances and amusements to the masses. Do you have a band or orchestra instrument hiding in your closet? Well, dust it off, bring it along and be ready to WHIP IT OUT! Acoustic and percussion instruments are welcome to join us at Band Camp Camp for rehearsals and performances. No Auditions. For more information contact <tubaman@hooked.net> or Joey at 415-961-5035 or FAX 415-988-0728 Remember - All Random Events are in Synch. -- David Richoux, July 23, 1997 at 0:25a

PILLOW FIGHT at Burning Man! The idea (so far) is too somehow coodinate a massive or spontaneous or just random pillow fight. Friendly fire: Load the RV up with all those old pillows and cushions and enter the pummel zone. Any takers? -- sean, July 22, 1997 at 0:05p

Last year we brought a rocket-powered bicycle. This year we plan to have a rocket-powered, mobile drum platform. Looking for Taiko style drummers and drums. Also, will pay entrance fee in exchange for shooting photos with my camera. -- Mike Stringer, July 21, 1997 at 11:45p

Imagine the voices, drums, and ancient instruments of Medieval music accompaning experimental dance and performance art in a lush Moorish tent at the Burning Man this year. We are considering engaging several of our friends who are professional Medieval musicians along with several talented amateur musicians to provide Medieval music concerts every night Thurs thru Sun at dusk to accompany the trippiest in movement and performance. If you are a musician or a dancer or would like to share the ambience of a Middle-Eastern influenced Medieval tent from 12-13th century Spain or France, please contact us via email or page us while we are in New York at 1-800-MCI-PAGE then dial 187-2049. Our theme camp group also contains filmmakers from Berlin, performance artists, and several experimental musicians...so, although we hope to have a hot women's choir and a men's chant and Georgian choir, we are also interested in peformers and technicians who think they could contribute to this scene in an unorthodox manner. -- Christopher & Isabell, July 21, 1997 at 8:12p

Join CAMP CAMPUS! Home of Black Rock University!!! Attend a class! Teach a class! Join a dorm! Be our college band! Hunt Frat Boyz! See the text-book burn! Play in the COMPUTER LAB!!! For more info. just email rknndy@seattleu.edu. Better yet, just show up with your college-related items and attitudes! We'll be located in the Blue Light District! Just look for the blue lights and the field of 'shrooms. You'll see us there! -- Robert Kennedy, July 21, 1997 at 4:47p

The Frequency Public camp will provide an outlet for anyone who is interested to get on the air at burning man. We will provide shade, couches, and best of all a powerfull transmitter that will be heard over the entire playa.. If you have interest in providing programming (spoken word, poetry, non-traditional music) or can help us assemble a decent mixing board and mic's contact us. -- Moebius, July 20, 1997 at 1:53p

We are considering renting a giant (4 to 5 stories high-as big as the burning man!) tubular blowing man. It has a large fan under each leg, which causes it to constantly move and contort. It is white and constructed of tubular fabric, which is inflated by these large fans. We saw one in action at the Utah Arts Festival and it was way cool burning-manish!!! We think it would be very awesome to have this blowing man on the playa. Only problem is we lack the funds. We contacted the makers and found out it would rent for around $3000-$3500 dollars depending on freight and airfares. What we're thinking is to get a 100 people to chip in $30-35 each to bring blowing man to burning man. Because of the late timing we need a rapid response to pull this off. First thing we are looking for is sufficient interest before we will collect money. If we don't recieve sufficient response by August 1 we won't pursue this idea any further. If you would like to see 50' high contorting blowing man on the playa please contact us at (801)393-1455 (Peter) or (801)595-8251 (Karen). Footnote: We'll be adding a E-mail address soon. -- Peter Hines and Karen Fazekas, July 19, 1997 at 4:12p

I understand nudity is accepted at a couple of locations and/or specific events, has anyone ever had a totally nude camp? For the sake of being politically correct, I was thinking of a camp along the lines of Family Social Nudism, perhaps as practiced by the AANR (American Association for Nude Recreation) or TNS (The Naturist Society). These are non-sexual events, and thus the activities are suitable for the entire family, including kids, although I'm not sure how many kids will be around burning man. Personally, I would tend to lean towards AANR's guideline of 'Nude when possible, clothed when practical (cold, rain, buggy, sunburn, etc.),' rather than TNS's guideline of 'Clothing Optional' which seemingly allows people to remain dressed too long, or never get nude at all. If someone else has such a camp, I'll certainly consider joining yours. If someone has a camp of another theme, but would be willing to share it with some nudists, I might go along with that also. If nude camps might not be allowed, then I could always dress minimally. Currently, I expect to arrive Friday afternoon, and depart early Monday morning. While many camps are planning great structures and other events, at this time, I have no ideas along those lines that would tie in with this theme, and the limited vehicle space I expect to have. -- Charlie Crockett, July 18, 1997 at 2:05a

I haven't been to the Burning Man before but I did carry the Banana Queen past the teevee camersas at the first be-in in Central Park. My eleven year old son Max & I will be coming to the Burning Man this year and would like to get together with some other folks with kids. Our last dessert adventure was to a hot springs off in Death Valley. I have kitchen equipment and musical instruments to share as well as sense of humor and a love of adventure. Let's get together in the dessert :-):-) -- Robert & Max, July 17, 1997 at 6:23p

I have finally decided on a project, but I lack funds, and I need collaborators... I am building a 20 foot platform on a stick type thing modeled after the space needle in Seattle, but Iwould like to have a flame out the top at night, not unlike the space needle souvenir lighters sold in Seattle gift shops... The problem is I lack time and money to mess around with propane... If some pyro wanted to take this on, I think we could put up a pretty neat looking installation... If anyone has any ideas about this, or would like to help out, please e-mail me... -- Otto Matic, July 16, 1997 at 4:34p

Are there writers (fiction, though I suppose Poets and non-fiction authors might be interested too) in having, if not a camp or a village, then at least a collective space to write, give readings, read samples of others' work and comment, etc.? I love visual arts and music, but let's not leave us writers out :-) -- Jon, July 16, 1997 at 1:24p

Solaria: The Planets On The Playa. "Come visit Mistress Gaia in her spacious home, and meet the neighbors." We'll be setting up a scale model of the solar system that's nearly a kilometer (0.6 miles) on a side. While this isn't a camp per se, we'll need help setting up and tearing down, and could use a few more guides or host/hostesses or DJs or ??? to enrich the experience for visitors. If this project interests you, please let us know. Also, would someone from Deep Space Astronomy camp please contact me? We need to talk! -- Howard A. Landman, July 15, 1997 at 4:02p

UNLEASH THE QUEEN!!! The Queen with the Power// What power?// Voodoo Muumuu// Who do?// The QUEEN// What Queen...// The queen with the power.../// -==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-/// That Voodoo Muumuu That You Do...So Well/// a wig & muumuu party/benefit for Camp Camp Village Quarter & Barbershop Boutique (a safe-ish space for queers & queens; their family, friends & secret admirers at Burning Man Festival '97)/// at SOMAR s driveway - 934 Brannan btwn 8th & 9th. San Fransico - duh./// Sunday 27th-o-July from 4-9p-ish followed by *Burning Wig* ///for the playa we have many treats & tricks???CAMP INDULGENCE has expanded!!! -->What is your Vulva Doing?///Burning Nativity///Bloody Bunny Brunch///Oh! Communion/ //BlackRockSTiTUTE & Cabaret///the Indulgence Cross///Cole Porter Camp & Sing-a-long Karoke///BooHoo Kitty Camp///Brides Made-off///"Punchin' Judy - the most violent Sister Sock Show yet!!!(slash slash slash) ///=-=-=-=-=-=-=- /// ///you have been warned /// ///415.All.milk ///=///-=--==-=-=-=-=-=- -- pusspuss, July 14, 1997 at 9:18p

ExBones Band Members! Dancers and Musicians of the Danse Macabre! Let us dance at Burning Man, maybe each eve around twilight? Sadie drummed at Northern for seven years; Grover plays fiddle and flute. We also did Castro Street and the Pumpkin Festival, Gay Day and St. Stupid, other ceremonial venues.... Want to join us? You need: a skeleton suit, black and white, that pretty much covers you; a mask or other head covering; an instrument, be it only zills or bones: any other costume accessories that be dead..... Contact us with any questions. The ten to fifteen songs we usually do are familiar and similar, and we will bring music along. We are Sadie and Grover of the Four-Sided Theme Camp.... -- sadie damascus, July 13, 1997 at 7:51p

This will be my third Burning Man Festival. This year, I want to actively participate in creating the anarchic order that is the essence of Burning Man. My idea is to do an "antique video games" theme camp. I have several systems (including a Fairchild cartridge system (circa 1978), a Super Pong, and two Amiga 1000s. I can contribute money and web space, as well. Would need generators, couches, and tarps, plus additional systems (ColecoVision, MicroVision, handhelds, TI 99/4A, etc.). I think it would be a gas to play DigDug or Pong or Alpine Climber, sitting in the middle of the desert at 3 a.m., totally wired on adrenalin and excitement. Everyone I've mentioned this to thinks it is really cool... help me make it a reality. Call Thomas at 408/457-9671x101 (work) or send me email. -- Thomas Leavitt, July 13, 1997 at 1:38p

hello all TEXANS and wish you were TEXANS....the great googly moogly gideons of giggle are looking for other mind altered wanderers to expand our kult of karioke.....interested..??? see you soon!!!!!!!!!!! -- derek and bob, July 12, 1997 at 4:10p

The Holy Church of St. John the Baptist of the Alien Artichoke will build a mission at this desert site. All who are worthy are welcomed to share in the mystery of the Alien Artichokes as was originally revealed to Our Lord Jesus through St. John. -- argon, July 9, 1997 at 7:46a

Oasis Camp. Amidst the burning, calm. Between the dust and the heat, refuge. Chill with us awhile as exotic birds sing from the treetops and a tropical mist settles on our parched bodies. The sun sets quickly in the tropics. The tribe roasts an animal and brings out the drums. The natives are restless tonight! Wild dancing, bizarre installations, savage rituals, miraculous experiments ... See if there is something you can contribute. http://members.tripod.com/~Pagan_Papitantry/ -- Douglas Sunlin, July 8, 1997 at 11:10a

I am going to be coming to Burning Man from chicago. Either with my experimental music ensemble and all of our equiptment OR taking the train//carpooling. Are there other people coming from the midwest area, perhaps we could assist each other. Perhaps a Chicago camp, need to rustle up some tommy-guns... -- Richard Holland, July 2, 1997 at 9:50p

lookin for beings of the Kaos autonomous trybe.or K.a.t for short. Also intrested in being with like minded kaosians or discordians. Also maybe hangin with some of those wacky subgeni. -- Jakira Kaos, July 2, 1997 at 10:45a

myself and two friends have never made it to the previous burning mans but are determined to make it this year. we were thinking of being a small roaming tribe sporting a wife beater theme (it realy is not as bad as it sounds and tends to be more of a self debasement) anyhow, none f us has a vehicle that could transport us there and regretably back, so i was wondering if anyone with a van/bus/train car will be making the journey from the east coast (syracuse ny) if not, then we will be the three pungent fellows on the train. -- joshua briscoe, July 1, 1997 at 3:25p

Recreational Vehicle Camp! Do the playa in style. Air Conditioned, Showers, Microwave. Join Us Now! -- Anon., June 30, 1997 at 8:31p

L 0OO TTTTT EEEE CCC K L 0 0 T E C K K L 0 0 T EEE C KK L 0 0 T E C K K LLL OOO T EEEE CC K K KAMP Lo TeCK is looking for donAtions of broken computers Machines televisions kitchen appliences & anytHing ThaT BUZZES BEEPS WhiRRS or BLINKS. We are also looking for artists willing to help smash and RE- AssemBAL Theese apperaTuses. --Get in touch-- !10010010001000100100000100100000001010001000100000101 -- Liam, June 30, 1997 at 4:18p

Have a thing for leather? Maybe latex is more your thing? Like to be tied up? Have a fetish? Like to spank or whip people, or be whipped yourself? We are looking for kool people willing to help form a sexecutioner's theme camp/dungeon. We have just a few people now, but we now that there are other like minded BDSM types out there that want to be part of something they can be proud of. We will be leaving the SF Bay Area at a time YTBD, come travel with us. Contact Steve @ 619-625-0212 to be part of the action. -- Steve Ost, June 25, 1997 at 0:40a

The Illumination Project #5,6 & 7 At Burning Man 1997 Creating a stage for you to preform -- artists4fire----->BurningArt.com, June 23, 1997 at 11:22p

Since there is never enough shade on the playa creating another group shade opportunity seems alluring. Sooo I was thinking, in keeping with the goddess, hostess, barbie themes of this yrs burning man that a playhouse camp (toys, games and other creative play-not sex) would be fun, shadeful and relaxing. Im thinking of a shady relaxed environment for people to play quietly on their own or with others. Games like cards, scrabble, dominoes etc., dolls, barbie of course, dress up, invent new board games, anything toy, play or game like. Maybe make a structure of toys to burn? House of Cards? "Paper" dolls. day games, evening games, midnight games. I'm also thinking about midnight miniature croquet--standard mallets, large hoops made of various materials, possibly small arches, very decorative able to hold candles/torches, balls of various sizes and materials and shapes anything that can be propelled through hoops by a mallet and can burn. Rules could change every night. Sunset Cocktail croquet, and midnight miniature FLAMING croquet. Just a bunch of ideas right now. Looking for others who would like to join in, develop it more, shop for and find stuff, set up etc. -- judy (aka plump kitten barbie), June 23, 1997 at 10:51p

We're looking into a Lewis carroll-style camp, perhaps a segue into the Blue Light district's mushrooms. This would include a very large chessboard with original pieces, perhaps some characters from Through the Looking Glass and Wonderland (Jabberwocky would be good), and a solid tie to the mystery rites we're all to be celebrating. Would like ideas for contributions and sources for materials, esp for the giant chess set (I was thinking about 2' to 3' squares, arranged in an 8 by 8 pattern.) Also, where can one buy or rent a cheap generator? -- Steve, June 20, 1997 at 5:24p

Feeling parched? Why don’t you come cool off under the misting waterfalls, away from the merciless sun, removed from the invasive playa dust. Some say such a lush paradise can't exist in the middle of the desert. What brave souls will be able to hack through the jungle to find us this year? Bring your own machete because there will not be road maps to the Fern Grotto's green oasis. If you find us at BM'97, come sit a spell and regale us with your adventures as you travel down into the refreshing waters. http://home.earthlink.net/~ferngrotto/ -- deeter, June 19, 1997 at 8:16p

In the OlyWa area and looking for co-conspirators to wreak havock with... I have a big yard, and a shop to build stuff in, as well as a few junker cars to modify, but a shortage of devious minds to fully exploit the possibilities... Technology geeks and mechanically oriented persons are especially welcome... I also have a large bus going to the desert with room for riders & stuff... -- F. Bar, June 19, 1997 at 1:40p