http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#5aff4562-c37a-4fdc-a5e2-a900a50d8191 No need, it's not going to rain. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:12:47 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#5aff4562-c37a-4fdc-a5e2-a900a50d8191 Grimm 2009-12-20T03:12:47Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#dc19ca37-79db-4a3c-8d3c-c514a9982a21 incidentally; rain or shine- with some steel cable, some good large tarps, some ratcheting straps, and (either my or rented) scaffolding, i am capable (and willing to organize) making a shelter in the back of the spinning area where the tarp fiasco happened this year. with the scaffolding it can be more than tall enough for dozens of people to spin under... circus tent/BM center camp style... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:31:23 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#dc19ca37-79db-4a3c-8d3c-c514a9982a21 arashi 2009-12-15T06:31:23Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#87e9576f-17c8-46c4-837c-738b84d27c31 Yes, same spot. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:33:15 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#87e9576f-17c8-46c4-837c-738b84d27c31 silence 2009-12-13T20:33:15Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#4b014833-b99e-4022-86f3-0b9d5fc21ed6 So is FireDrums going to be in the same spot as last year? Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:38:43 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#4b014833-b99e-4022-86f3-0b9d5fc21ed6 Hana 2009-12-08T23:38:43Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#f694db35-062c-4bf0-8af7-740849dbf687 Hey, if these are the decided dates why isn't the site updated? Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:41:40 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#f694db35-062c-4bf0-8af7-740849dbf687 Paul 2009-12-01T19:41:40Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#f55595ad-5eab-4ca3-be5f-fc08ed9639ba So just to confirm. The check-in date with be May 5th ending on the 9th? If so that would be perfect!!!!!! Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:49:42 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#f55595ad-5eab-4ca3-be5f-fc08ed9639ba Joe 2009-11-30T11:49:42Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#53f379e4-9d24-4683-92bb-fa479a73f2ca I am very excite! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:45:49 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#53f379e4-9d24-4683-92bb-fa479a73f2ca Exuro 2009-11-04T22:45:49Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#681a5313-b4cc-4d64-981f-9fb7951f46c9 I think WEF will be fine without all of us... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:43:20 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#681a5313-b4cc-4d64-981f-9fb7951f46c9 silence 2009-10-23T01:43:20Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#4ff71ea6-84e8-44c3-9cd3-dfe9eb34b8fb The dates are May 6th-9th Same time as Whole Earth Festival. Probably not changing the date at this point. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:22:29 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#4ff71ea6-84e8-44c3-9cd3-dfe9eb34b8fb Noel-ski 2009-10-21T16:22:29Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#108ee230-9337-4602-ae22-be79e47ed65d I like twice a year!!! For locals, they can get together more and out of towners have 2 chances a year to see if they can come up with time and money at the same time. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:38:14 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#108ee230-9337-4602-ae22-be79e47ed65d Erin =) 2009-10-12T21:38:14Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#3754fae8-bc99-44e4-a3fc-c6b9a1265b75 See you there, homie! Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:44:34 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#3754fae8-bc99-44e4-a3fc-c6b9a1265b75 TANKBOY 2009-10-11T18:44:34Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#ed82d72f-932b-4f4a-9e21-75747a11bf96 Haha! I'm looking forward to meeting you at FireDrums 2010! :) Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:11:58 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#ed82d72f-932b-4f4a-9e21-75747a11bf96 Paul 2009-10-11T04:11:58Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#f671fba7-c352-436a-bd8b-e4ab3712677b I like delving into the technical base of art a lot, if thats what you mean. i like trying to accomplish things that i couldnt before. Im not a play festival hippy, and nothing against them, but i dont care about the same things that they do. And it seems as though we keep bumping into eachother on here. :-P En gaurde Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:36:35 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#f671fba7-c352-436a-bd8b-e4ab3712677b TANKBOY 2009-10-11T01:36:35Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#38193974-0ded-41cd-ba0a-b5401813d4c5 I do like to play with toys a lot. Don't you? Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:51:56 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#38193974-0ded-41cd-ba0a-b5401813d4c5 Paul 2009-10-10T23:51:56Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#2ff3d3e7-17c9-489f-b33d-750daa7ba6e4 are you 12? Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:15:26 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#2ff3d3e7-17c9-489f-b33d-750daa7ba6e4 TANKBOY 2009-10-10T22:15:26Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#07cab499-de80-4edc-bf9d-ec6f91cc6164 lol 69!!! Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:13:59 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#07cab499-de80-4edc-bf9d-ec6f91cc6164 Paul 2009-10-10T14:13:59Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#9a344128-0c61-4217-a234-dcf48f454571 May 6th - 9th it seems. Contract has been dealt with I think, but ask Noel, he did it.... Telling all my friends. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:36:30 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#9a344128-0c61-4217-a234-dcf48f454571 Grimm 2009-10-10T13:36:30Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#bb25e194-f94f-4e6b-802c-6535a04fce8f Is there any resolution on this? Are the dates of the next FireDrums finalised? Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:53:10 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#bb25e194-f94f-4e6b-802c-6535a04fce8f MCP 2009-10-08T23:53:10Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#3b098f3f-1b2d-4240-b796-492ea3892a2d not a bad argument for thurs-mon, as long as people cleaned up before they left. Wed, 13 May 2009 01:17:39 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#3b098f3f-1b2d-4240-b796-492ea3892a2d silence 2009-05-13T01:17:39Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#e071834d-da6c-427e-bf37-eb632ace1536 Yeah but if Monday is just a pack up and leave day, like this year's Sunday then who cares if you miss it. If Sunday was a full day you could stay later and get more action in. Wed, 13 May 2009 01:12:03 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#e071834d-da6c-427e-bf37-eb632ace1536 Chains 2009-05-13T01:12:03Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#6f4b6581-1b20-4545-bbad-f92239cfd530 But then you are also missing Monday as well. I usually have meetings on Monday's so not sure if that is similar for a lot of other people...just to put that out there Tue, 12 May 2009 23:43:20 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#6f4b6581-1b20-4545-bbad-f92239cfd530 Dr. J 2009-05-12T23:43:20Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#b17aa7fb-3021-4eaf-8a28-d84b775a6b19 This is back tracking a bit. But I think Thursday Through Monday would be better. At least for people that are 9 to 5 like me, who can get Friday off at best. It would be nice to have Sunday be a fully loaded day, rather than have the extra day in the middle of the week. Tue, 12 May 2009 23:28:49 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#b17aa7fb-3021-4eaf-8a28-d84b775a6b19 Chains 2009-05-12T23:28:49Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#eee9d17a-285d-4470-8288-211fc7044057 Well then lets not do it right after the burn... how about in October or November? That way its a bit cooler, much nicer to camp in Southern California round then... Tue, 12 May 2009 23:01:34 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#eee9d17a-285d-4470-8288-211fc7044057 Nick 2009-05-12T23:01:34Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#032f8695-e988-4522-be93-9a5b33ae20f6 large "change" should read "chance" ;) Tue, 12 May 2009 22:28:30 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#032f8695-e988-4522-be93-9a5b33ae20f6 GlitterGirl 2009-05-12T22:28:30Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#27bd2e39-0d0c-42cb-b075-023ea5fcf614 i have to agree with Waldemar. Part of what makes this rock is the scarcity aspect and the pent up energy we go out there with to "burn off." a fall event is so quickly after the burn there's a large change (IMO) that people will be less inspired to go. i also think two is challenging for the organizers in a way that is perhaps unnecessary. It feels more special to have it be a once a year thing -- at least for me. i also think it selling out and people wanting in is a good thing, not a bad thing. i think that keeps it more alive. demand will remain high as long as supply is limited and that, i think, brings the most dedicated people out to the fire pit to play. If people were less interested (lower demand because of higher supply) i bet fewer people would have stayed through the rain. Tue, 12 May 2009 22:25:08 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#27bd2e39-0d0c-42cb-b075-023ea5fcf614 GlitterGirl 2009-05-12T22:25:08Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#49c9b813-eb34-422e-bcca-a5045ebe3123 No. Tue, 12 May 2009 03:57:40 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#49c9b813-eb34-422e-bcca-a5045ebe3123 Waldemar 2009-05-12T03:57:40Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#a8438c32-b8dd-4a53-8ce2-2cd1387e982a Is Cutters also called Deep Creek? Holds about 500 people, campground, etc.? Tue, 12 May 2009 02:44:46 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#a8438c32-b8dd-4a53-8ce2-2cd1387e982a Tedward 2009-05-12T02:44:46Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#12723343-8958-411b-b8bf-572710eb5ce9 Hot Springs... yes! I'd be incredibly supportive of a fire gathering at breitenbush (jonny and i are talking of going there this summer). The first fire drums at cutter was planned for the second weekend in may and i suggested against it due to WEF. It is the greenest festival that I have been to yet (have yet to attend sol fest) and would be sad as well to miss it. The following weekend is tribal fest as doozer mentioned. Whenever fire drums is I would choose to attend over most any other festival, however it was really charged to have the Flow Show, Fire Arts Expo and National Dance Week right before fire drums. It is a bit tricky. The fourth weekend is the Bobo links festival which i suppose I'm the least attached to in May, however we get into a drier season. I also adore having fire drums over Beltane and lighting of the bonfires.... The idea of another day (or even a whole week) would be incredible. Chad and I discussed the idea of having a portion of fire drums for a few days that would only be advanced classes. That could be another way to stretch out the experience. Tue, 12 May 2009 01:50:51 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#12723343-8958-411b-b8bf-572710eb5ce9 *Bliss* 2009-05-12T01:50:51Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#bc5ec5ef-6276-4975-8039-309d6fefb86a "What if in the future we did a Fall event at Cutters, and the Spring one down in SoCal? That way we can ensure that weather isn't an issue." Brilliant. Seconded. We have all this warm desert down here, why not use it? I'd also behappy about longer duration. Too many great teachers i missed due to time stubbornly staying linear. Mon, 11 May 2009 18:10:09 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#bc5ec5ef-6276-4975-8039-309d6fefb86a Rif 2009-05-11T18:10:09Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#2b27337a-2d3d-4a9e-ad79-b815e28ff5ed ya know this twice a year thing could work out (i'm for it!) and in regards to location, i work at breitenbush hot springs and a couple of us have been talking about trying to do a FD type event up there. i need to talk to the event coordinator(who LOVES fire spinning) and the fire chief, but in regards to a beautiful location and amazing people, (you included of course!) it sounds like it would fit the bill quite nicely. lemme know what y'all think about such a thing. oh and it's in oregon, so not quite soCal. that last part is kinda fun to say aloud. Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:12 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#2b27337a-2d3d-4a9e-ad79-b815e28ff5ed will 2009-05-11T05:15:12Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#91f4cfcc-13ac-4c40-8191-859df5d2b49e Dyamni, That is correct, WEF is typically the 2nd weekend in May. (I'd probably pick firedrums over it, if it came down to it). I know next weekend (the third in may) is tribalfest up north (a bellydance workshop/gathering type event) and a few other things. I'm not sure any weekends are ever going to be free of anything. I agree that the rain would have been nice to skip. Reminded me of that one at RWB... Mon, 11 May 2009 05:11:40 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#91f4cfcc-13ac-4c40-8191-859df5d2b49e silence 2009-05-11T05:11:40Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#6edb3148-f233-4ecb-a93c-1a50be66adf3 I say the more often we get to be with each other the better. I don't think twice a year will take away from the impact of the event. It is an amazing vibe with amazing people, no matter how often you see them (just my personal opinion). What if in the future we did a Fall event at Cutters, and the Spring one down in SoCal? That way we can ensure that weather isn't an issue. Mon, 11 May 2009 04:52:35 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#6edb3148-f233-4ecb-a93c-1a50be66adf3 Dr. J 2009-05-11T04:52:35Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#0ef1a544-5611-4a40-bb08-00d6b3fd7641 ^ My exact thoughts. Its so very special that it is a once a year thing. Discerning which one to go to, could be disastrous to the morale of the event. It pushes me to want to go to other events throughout the year like BJC etc. etc. then make it to FD. Mon, 11 May 2009 04:35:35 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#0ef1a544-5611-4a40-bb08-00d6b3fd7641 dale 2009-05-11T04:35:35Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#8427a83d-407b-4ca4-a3c5-db97dbd8e232 I'm not saying that twice a year couldn't be successful if we tried it again. I would be seriously concerned about organizer burnout and key attendee dilution -- having something less often makes it more of a destination event for folks from out of the area. Mon, 11 May 2009 04:19:10 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#8427a83d-407b-4ca4-a3c5-db97dbd8e232 Waldemar 2009-05-11T04:19:10Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#fdafe7c5-7b80-4532-b9be-421a5321a736 Yes, but FD sold out this year and there was still a large demand for tickets even after they were sold. Wildfire is also very successful with both spring/summer and fall sessions. They sell out both very quickly. Sun, 10 May 2009 19:01:14 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#fdafe7c5-7b80-4532-b9be-421a5321a736 Paul 2009-05-10T19:01:14Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#cfebf20c-b100-4858-8635-2f262781e425 Fire Drums was held both in spring and fall of 2006. Very few people showed up for the fall one. Sat, 09 May 2009 09:13:03 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#cfebf20c-b100-4858-8635-2f262781e425 Waldemar 2009-05-09T09:13:03Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#362ad2e0-5cc0-4df6-a322-51f569fdc363 Generally, that weekend is the last rain before November. By moving a week back, we probably reduce our odds of rain by 50%, but that's just some random number I made up. By moving back two weeks (which seems a bit problematical), you'd be almost guaranteed not to have rain. Fri, 08 May 2009 01:42:27 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#362ad2e0-5cc0-4df6-a322-51f569fdc363 sam "problem solved" 2009-05-08T01:42:27Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#bfe7edb6-0047-4370-8460-ae701a1bb6c6 I'd vote for moving it further into may a week or so. I also like the idea of wednesday through sunday very much. It would have rocked to have a whole extra day of workshops. And theres nothing wrong with twice a year ;] Fri, 08 May 2009 00:43:18 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#bfe7edb6-0047-4370-8460-ae701a1bb6c6 Exuro 2009-05-08T00:43:18Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#a82335fc-8c37-4d5d-bdb3-843f94092add 4 Days good, two days baaaaaaad. Seriously though, an extra day would rock. As far as Wed vs. Mon, I figure there's as many folks that work on either of those days, but could be especially difficult for out-of-towners that are already taking days off the previous week for travel. I would keep it all in the same week, but that's just me. I'll be there either way :) The idea of pushing it back a tad is appealing as well, a couple of degrees of warmth couldn't hurt. But again, I'm there either way... Thu, 07 May 2009 23:07:31 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#a82335fc-8c37-4d5d-bdb3-843f94092add Grimm 2009-05-07T23:07:31Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#7a37c3dd-7696-4ba0-a34c-a2372895e851 One question. In case it happens in the same location, (what an amazing place btw), do one or 2 weekends later make a real difference on the weather? Thu, 07 May 2009 22:33:57 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#7a37c3dd-7696-4ba0-a34c-a2372895e851 Gisele 2009-05-07T22:33:57Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#5952801c-b09c-4dfa-a871-abb25a1b3090 The third weekend in May is always Tribal Fest. I would be uber-sad to miss out on that cause it's my favorite bellydance festival. And as Dyami pointed out, the second weekend in May is always Whole Earth Festival in Davis. I suppose of the two, I would rather skip WEF. There's my two cents... Thu, 07 May 2009 20:59:16 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#5952801c-b09c-4dfa-a871-abb25a1b3090 Doozer 2009-05-07T20:59:16Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#8c716864-3cd2-45e7-af1c-8f6fdddaac7d what about where they do elysium? Thu, 07 May 2009 20:48:23 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#8c716864-3cd2-45e7-af1c-8f6fdddaac7d Nick 2009-05-07T20:48:23Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#a0b38006-50c0-4e33-923c-aea6a3191c59 oooh, yeah, fall, ummm, Another snag with FP might be hunting season. I threw a fall rave there a couple years back and had to contest with lots of hunters. Luckily we worked out a nice arrangement where the party scared all the deer in their direction. Still kinda scary seeing THAT many people in orange.... :) Thu, 07 May 2009 20:17:45 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#a0b38006-50c0-4e33-923c-aea6a3191c59 Tedward 2009-05-07T20:17:45Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#6f50fa24-8783-481f-a71b-d4913a54741a I have a few friends there and been looking around Fraiser Park. That would be really nice. A similar foresty kind a vibe. Though it's difficult to find a place where fires aren't a major issue after the long dry summer months. Thu, 07 May 2009 19:24:44 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#6f50fa24-8783-481f-a71b-d4913a54741a Sky 2009-05-07T19:24:44Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#ec1c024c-a7d1-449a-9694-d9e7d47556a0 Noel and I have been discussing this for 2 years and finding a more southern location is the only thing keeping it from happening this fall. Thu, 07 May 2009 19:21:38 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#ec1c024c-a7d1-449a-9694-d9e7d47556a0 Sky 2009-05-07T19:21:38Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#70489aac-e989-4a67-a301-7463665c38d7 Fraiser Park. Thu, 07 May 2009 19:21:37 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#70489aac-e989-4a67-a301-7463665c38d7 Tedward 2009-05-07T19:21:37Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#fb6dd179-f97c-4ebf-9558-f824924f4cf1 Now that is a good idea, but could we find a place that would be as amazingly beautiful? I was in awe of all the beautiful redwoods and being so deep in the woods, not very common down here. Do you have a location in mind Nick? Thu, 07 May 2009 18:41:59 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#fb6dd179-f97c-4ebf-9558-f824924f4cf1 Dr. J 2009-05-07T18:41:59Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#c17c27cf-6b2f-4cdc-a53a-af745775790a "Do another one again this fall ..." Oooh, that period between Halloween and Thanksgiving has always been a bit barren.... Thu, 07 May 2009 18:36:44 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#c17c27cf-6b2f-4cdc-a53a-af745775790a Tedward 2009-05-07T18:36:44Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#377034f9-11b6-4aa6-8809-aa52033f5297 Southern California Fire Drums? Thu, 07 May 2009 18:31:31 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#377034f9-11b6-4aa6-8809-aa52033f5297 Nick 2009-05-07T18:31:31Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#427a4ef5-c73c-4764-be9d-2219f5dc9bba Do another one again this fall like Wildfire does? :) Thu, 07 May 2009 17:34:48 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#427a4ef5-c73c-4764-be9d-2219f5dc9bba Paul 2009-05-07T17:34:48Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#c3856111-7c96-44c1-b674-1d78a26e693b I personally prefer Wed through Sun (I like the idea of an extra day of fire and workshops), and I think a week or two later for the event would be wise so there is less chance of rain, though if there were to rain, I think we know how to prepare better for it now. Thu, 07 May 2009 15:50:06 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#c3856111-7c96-44c1-b674-1d78a26e693b Dr. J 2009-05-07T15:50:06Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#5e15a149-49b2-4d20-a874-fab77d062894 So this adds an additional question; (Thursday thru Monday) vs (Wednesday thru Sunday)? - - - - - Should we make Sunday a full day with Monday morning to load up and leave by mid day? or Wednesday afternoon load in with Sunday morning workshops and leave by evening? Thu, 07 May 2009 15:45:04 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#5e15a149-49b2-4d20-a874-fab77d062894 Sky 2009-05-07T15:45:04Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#a271c5c3-c1e1-46b2-8ead-f4146a67efd3 I would suggest having Sat and Sun be the full days for classes. A lot more people can make those days. Thu, 07 May 2009 13:04:15 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#a271c5c3-c1e1-46b2-8ead-f4146a67efd3 Chad 2009-05-07T13:04:15Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#ebdfaa3a-0a85-4698-a3b6-ef41e80c7c6f As you know, i schedule the Expo the weekend before FD and we've been doing this for several years now. considering i offer travel stipends ($300 2 years ago, $1250 last year & $1000 this year to out of town folks), it's great to have the two weekends close together -- for everyone's benefit. the expo coincides with NDW which is the last week of april, so i could have the event the last weekend of NDW instead of the first weekend which means, ideally, the 2nd weekend of May would be FDVIII to maximize the potential of helping get some out of town artists to the area. If FD were the third weekend, that would be 2 weeks between the Expo and FD which I think would not be as easy to swing for some out of town folks, but that's a guess on my part. Thu, 07 May 2009 11:56:57 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#ebdfaa3a-0a85-4698-a3b6-ef41e80c7c6f GlitterGirl 2009-05-07T11:56:57Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#44c42a1a-4492-4c61-9ec9-6fb16e5de6eb I think the weekend of the 7th would conflict with Whole Earth Festival in Davis. That is usually the second weekend of May. Silence, correct me if I'm wrong. Thu, 07 May 2009 10:48:54 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#44c42a1a-4492-4c61-9ec9-6fb16e5de6eb Dyami 2009-05-07T10:48:54Z http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#e75c9902-7817-4914-bd67-e9f14960f6d4 There's so much more I want to say and many, many thanx to so many who helped us all make thru a bit of a 'trying' weekend dealing with Mother Nature. But for now, I'll stay with just this question about dates. I chose the first weekend in May as it doesn't conflict with many other events and festivals. But we've had to endure rain twice now so one or possibly 2 weekends later seems to be a better choice. I've asked this before but would like everyone's feedback about preferences and possible conflicting dates of other 'happenings'. Also, we've been considering making check in Wednesday so we can have a full day of workshops Thursday. 2010 weekend choices are; May 5 thru 9 May 12 thru 16 Thu, 07 May 2009 10:28:37 GMT http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fb7449e1-29a5-46ef-83a8-3e158973e599#e75c9902-7817-4914-bd67-e9f14960f6d4 Sky 2009-05-07T10:28:37Z