Tribe.net. Local Connections matt http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/a2c0f8d2-16fe-4636-b92d-62037a393fef 2008-07-25T07:34:26Z 2008-07-25T07:34:26Z

<div>hi hi <br/> <br/>have fun <br/>make sure to watch it on high resolution and rate it 5 stars :-) <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sty62HWG5DA <br/> <br/>big thanks to yuta for filming editing &amp; posting <br/>and everyone else at fire drums '08 <br/> <br/>love <br/>poki</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

matt 2008-07-25T07:34:26Z sky http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/ec9d4fbb-2584-40a5-8e3d-03733b295a8a 2008-07-25T03:49:54Z 2008-07-12T01:39:59Z

<div>FireDrums VII ~ April 30 thru May 3, 2009</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 10 replies </div>

sky 2008-07-12T01:39:59Z Grimm http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/33f5315b-57c8-4684-ae0c-f6eb872a2139 2008-07-23T19:14:25Z 2008-07-23T19:14:25Z

<div> Hey all! <br/>This is the scoop. My girl and I are into BM early, on the L3K crew. We would like to fly into Oakland, and possibly come by the Vulcan (miss you guys already!). We have found a ride in on Sunday, but this ride leaves early too, like before the burn. So, is anyone needing some company for the return trip? There will be the two of us, and minimal gear as we will probably send most of our stuff with our theme camp (KOI Pond). <br/> So that's what's up, anyone know of a ride out and/or possibly be able to put us up for a day or two? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys, much love! <br/> <br/> Grimm</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

Grimm 2008-07-23T19:14:25Z lilybuhfly http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/15758719-0a08-4510-b24e-74f0e4d59be4 2008-07-23T16:00:17Z 2008-07-23T16:00:17Z

<div>Because I am...for 2 weeks, and i have no dog care as of yet. I leave august 15th, and have yet to find anyone not going that would be able to take care of lola, my fluffy lovable puppy... until about september 2nd or 3rd. <br/> <br/>I'm offering up my house for free for the time I'm gone, if anyone wants to live in a quiet place in the oakland hills with a deck and a lil forresty back yard...I'm happy to fill up the fridge/pantry with anything you want, I'll take care of any living expenses you may incur...I'd just like someone to be staying there to watch lola... She can be left alone, if you have work or want to go out, there is a doggy door to the yard so she can let herself out if youre not there... she just needs to be walked and fed and loved and such... <br/> <br/>any takers? or know anyone that needs somewhere to stay for a little bit? ...anything? <br/> <br/> <br/>also, same deal applies if anyone is available from september 11th-21st, when I will be in Japan, if youd like to take me up on it then. <br/> <br/>Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

lilybuhfly 2008-07-23T16:00:17Z sky http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/7d593cf0-f105-4cb6-b1e7-d4ab52af9745 2008-07-21T23:49:07Z 2008-07-16T21:02:28Z

<div>FireDrums has evolved and grown from 80 strangers on a beach buzzin with loud drunk off roaders to the beautiful serene groves and beaches of RW&amp;B, and now to the amazing redwoods mountains above Santa Cruz. Many new friends and realtionships have blossomed from the past 6 gatherings. Anke has done a truly amazing job with our web site and the one thing I'd like to add is something about our past, a "History Page". <br/> <br/>So here's what I'd like from you. Rather than write about my personal experiences, I'd like all of you to write the pages. A few sentences, or paragraphs if you'd like, , hopefully from some who were there in the beginning at Pismo Beach and RW&amp;B as well. The good and the bad, , whatever you remember. People you met, relationships, favorite memories. Kind of like a FireDrums 'blog' page. Wether you've only been once or every time. You can post here or send your message to me personally to; sky@firedrums.org <br/> <br/>And if you're chatting with anyone else from our family, ask them to check in here to this thread as well. <br/> <br/>Hope you are all happy and smilin and havin a wonderful summer <br/> <br/>peazzzzzzzz <br/>sky</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 4 replies </div>

sky 2008-07-16T21:02:28Z leslierosen http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/935ec601-b5ef-48c6-ae99-d54885e1552d 2008-07-20T17:00:00Z 2008-07-14T21:10:53Z

<div>Hi Firedrums people, <br/> <br/>I have big plans to be at your next gathering! I wanted to say hi and introduce myself. Here is a little clip of me Bellydancing with Fire: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUxoqQ5Umsg I hope you like it. It's my all time favorite thing to do. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 2 replies </div>

leslierosen 2008-07-14T21:10:53Z sky http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/7513bc72-c7d3-487c-bc47-93b8fa6911ba 2008-07-20T01:46:58Z 2008-07-19T08:30:11Z

<div>http://www.therockopera.net <br/> <br/>The Rock Opera <br/> <br/>Libretto 2008 <br/>~ A Day In The Dream ~ <br/> <br/>awe-inspiring transcendent magnificent inspirational <br/>thoughts images fantasy envisage pleasure <br/> <br/>A LIVE AMPLIFIED MUSICAL PRODUCTION WITH FIRE PERFORMERS, PYROTECHNICS, <br/>DRUMMERS, BELLY DANCERS, STILT WALKERS, LIONS &amp; DRAGONS &amp; PUPPETS O MY, <br/>PYRO CIRQUE DE FLAMBÉ PERFORMERS PROJECTIONS IN THE SKY ENDING WITH <br/>A PYRAMID BURN! LOCATED 2300 FEET FROM THE MAN @ PLAYA &amp; 2:30. <br/>FRIDAY NIGHT AUGUST 29th, 2008 9:PM - 10:PM. <br/> <br/>A LIVE AMPLIFIED MUSICAL PRODUCTION WITH FIRE PERFORMERS, PYROTECHNICS, <br/>DRUMMERS, BELLY DANCERS, STILT WALKERS, LIONS &amp; DRAGONS &amp; PUPPETS O MY, <br/>PYRO CIRQUE DE FLAMBÉ PERFORMERS PROJECTIONS IN THE SKY ENDING WITH <br/>A PYRAMID BURN! LOCATED 2300 FEET FROM THE MAN @ PLAYA &amp; 2:30. <br/>FRIDAY NIGHT AUGUST 29th, 2008 9:PM - 10:PM. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 2 replies </div>

sky 2008-07-19T08:30:11Z 69 http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/d394f876-144b-44de-aa71-bd896f83d3b5 2008-07-17T02:51:50Z 2008-07-17T02:51:50Z

<div>Hey all, <br/> I made this video for El Circo back in the day. Check it out! <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=legWxHwpudI</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

69 2008-07-17T02:51:50Z lumina http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/252c6143-274c-4ae3-aedb-0a1e364d7062 2008-07-15T03:40:28Z 2008-07-15T03:40:28Z

<div>Hi All, <br/>Please bring your toys and drums to Del Monte beach on July 26th. We have fire permits and we are looking for all forms of fire play. Flame throwers are allowed so bring them if you got 'em. We go from 10 a to 10 p. DJS, Art, potluck, swag, COMMUNITY!! <br/> <br/>After party follows. <br/> <br/>come on out and light up while you can..this is rare with the rest of the state burning... <br/> <br/>Please see the website for more information: www.mpyreburn.com <br/>On Tribe at: http://tribes.tribe.net/m-pyre-bonfire <br/> <br/>pm me if interested in coming out...I need to have a head count. R O A R!! <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

lumina 2008-07-15T03:40:28Z mcp http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/dcb63265-9b00-42c9-83f4-75011dcfa560 2008-07-15T02:31:40Z 2008-06-12T22:28:23Z

<div>:D <br/> <br/>A bit more of a tease.... <br/> <br/>http://videos.tepookatoys.com/media/scotlandthebest.wmv <br/> <br/> <br/>Still working on the main video... Interviews interspersed or all at the end? I don't knowwwww!!!!! </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 8 replies </div>

mcp 2008-06-12T22:28:23Z Wyseguy http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/71f9749e-327e-4d92-ac79-092ddf60afd8 2008-07-12T22:15:01Z 2008-07-12T22:15:01Z

<div>Hey Everyone, <br/> <br/>Thanks to all who came out to Greendependance. The next gathering in the park will be on Sunday, August 3rd. This will be our second Fundraiser for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. We raised $3000 last time so come on out and lets do it again! <br/> <br/> <br/>SUNDAY, August 3rd, 2008 <br/>Green Sector and Psytribe Present... <br/> <br/>WISHING WELL II <br/>A daytime gathering at Woodley Park to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles <br/> <br/>Well Wishers: <br/>KIVA (Green Sector) <br/>KONFLUX (Psytribe) <br/>BRIAN RAE (Green Sector) <br/>SWELL (Psytribe) <br/>EARTHBAG (Terrakroma) <br/>SCENATOR (Psytribe) <br/>WILLY (Electronarcosis) <br/>FREEMAN (Psytribe) <br/>Turbosound by MOBIUS <br/> <br/>Where: <br/>Woodley Park <br/>6100 Woodley Ave <br/>Van Nuys, Ca 91406 <br/>Map: www.tinyurl.com/397hlo <br/>NO ALCOHOL is allowed at the Park <br/>11am - Sunset <br/> <br/>Our Goal: $10,000 <br/>How it works? Friends and family of our community will sponsor us to dance at this event. For example, Pat's Mom will sponsor her to dance for five hours at $5 per hour for a total of $25. If Dad sponsors Pat as well for the same amount and hours she will have raised a total of $50 and must rock out for 4 straight hours to fulfill her promise to Mom and Dad. <br/> <br/>ONLINE DONATIONS NOW ACCEPTED THROUGH PAYPAL <br/>Visit http://wishingwell2.blogspot.com to donate online using debit card or credit card through paypal. <br/> <br/>You will receive a receipt for your payment from pay pal (the vendor will appear as Category E Productions). We will provide a receipt from the Make-A-Wish Foundation for your tax-deductible donation after the fund raiser has completed. To donate in someone's name or to sponsor a dancer please enter their name in the note when confirming your donation. <br/> <br/>DONATIONS ALSO ACCEPTED AT THE EVENT <br/>Checks or money order should be made payable to Make-A-Wish Foundation. <br/> <br/>Getting There: <br/>Take all routes to the 405 north <br/>exit Burbank Blvd - go Left (west) <br/>Go to the first light - WOODLEY - go Right (north) <br/>go 0.6 miles and turn Right into the SECOND DRIVEWAY <br/>Park n Dance, C u there! <br/> <br/>www.greensector.com <br/>www.psytribe.com <br/>http://wishingwell2.blogspot.com <br/> <br/> <br/>Here is the Sponsor Letter that you can send out to friends and family to request donations for the Make a Wish foundation… <br/> <br/>REQUEST FOR SPONSORSHIP <br/>On Sunday January 20, I am participating in a dance-a-thon called Wishing Well @ Woodley Park to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. Our goal is to raise $10,000 for this worthwhile charity that has helped so many children. Please visit wishingwellwoodleypark.blogspot.com/ for full details on this event. <br/> <br/>Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. From humble beginnings with one boy’s wish to be a police officer, Make-A-Wish Foundation has evolved into an organization that grants a child’s wish in the U.S. every 41 minutes. Visit their website http://www.wish.org for more info. <br/> <br/>I know we all have good hearts and that we believe in helping worthwhile causes and that is why I am asking you to sponsor me for this event. Sponsors make a donation by check or online and I am committed to dance for the number of hours you choose. For example, if you sponsor me to dance for four hours at $5 per hour, that would be a $20 donation to Make-A-Wish. I will then dance for four straight hours to fulfill my commitment to you. <br/> <br/>You can also make a flat sponsorship. All sponsor contributions should be made as a check or money order made directly to the “Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles”. or via pay pal at http://wishingwell2.blogspot.com <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

Wyseguy 2008-07-12T22:15:01Z Andros http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/550aedbb-6dbf-44b4-85b9-aa60c06b923a 2008-07-11T15:47:43Z 2008-07-11T15:47:43Z

<div>I would love to ride up with someone, probably will not go if I can’t find someone to ride with can’t see burning the gas for one person. <br/> <br/>Send me a message here or @ mtbcycleguy@hotmail.com <br/>or last minute call @ 408-892-0538 </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

Andros 2008-07-11T15:47:43Z sky http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/f6d62147-f0e0-438b-aa70-b6eabeaa5e05 2008-07-10T14:41:49Z 2008-07-10T00:22:09Z

<div>Fire Arts Festival @ The Crucible in Oakland, CA <br/>for those, like me, who have been distracted and forgot. <br/>http://www.thecrucible.org/fireartsfestival</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 1 reply </div>

sky 2008-07-10T00:22:09Z kenrom http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/40901be3-006b-433d-963e-fa79dfe49580 2008-07-07T07:04:40Z 2008-07-04T09:57:05Z

<div>Hi Folks - I'm finally getting around to posting some of what i got recorded at Fire Drums this year. <br/> <br/>Here is the description: Bliss Butterfly, Elias, and others (who are the others, anybody know?) get together and play with double staff patterns at Fire Drums VI, and awesomeness ensues... <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0biczW5-vA <br/> <br/>Enjoy! <br/> <br/>+kenrom-</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 5 replies </div>

kenrom 2008-07-04T09:57:05Z lumina http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/8ccf27e2-1181-47f6-b2ab-cdd67812045f 2008-07-03T02:23:25Z 2008-06-30T03:31:23Z

<div>Hi All, <br/>M-PYRE Bonfire and Beach Burn <br/>July 26th, 2008 <br/>10am - 10pm <br/>Del Monte Beach, Monterey, CA <br/> <br/>If interested in performing contact me. We have a permit to burn. Come out and PLAY!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 1 reply </div>

lumina 2008-06-30T03:31:23Z GoGoGypsy http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/62f8f534-3732-4f3a-b9b3-5b8b0c65567b 2008-06-30T20:52:49Z 2008-06-08T02:29:15Z

<div>I was learning djembe from Bolokada in Berkeley, but he has taken a teaching class in the midwest....I'm so happy for him, but now I'm scrambling to find another class... <br/> <br/>Anyone know of djembe classes in San Fran???? <br/> <br/>I've been searching online, but can't find anything.....are there really NO classes in SF? <br/> <br/>thanks for your help! <br/> <br/>**if this is considered off topic, my apologies....feel free to delete this skye...</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 6 replies </div>

GoGoGypsy 2008-06-08T02:29:15Z mcp http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/e685ca51-828a-4077-962b-df85d12e7e7c 2008-06-26T03:48:37Z 2008-06-17T01:16:00Z

<div>Meg went to FD, meg makes videos: <br/> <br/>The FIRE: <br/> <br/>Streaming: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsSjONirUBM <br/>Download: http://videos.tepookatoys.com/media/private/Firedrums-fire.wmv <br/> <br/>The People: <br/> <br/>Download: http://videos.tepookatoys.com/media/private/firedrums-interviews.wmv <br/> <br/>The FD answer to the question, what's best about Scotland? <br/> <br/>Streaming: http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=2005521623268999549&amp;hl=en-GB <br/>Download: http://videos.tepookatoys.com/media/scotlandthebest.wmv</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 5 replies </div>

mcp 2008-06-17T01:16:00Z raindrift http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/13386826-4094-44d5-8ab4-ca23dec62ce8 2008-06-25T19:47:37Z 2008-06-17T22:20:43Z

<div>Hey. I'm looking for someone who lives in Reno and will let me use their garden hose to fill a ~50 gallon barrel with water, late at night on July 3rd. It's about as much water as you'd use to take a bath. <br/> <br/>I'm part of a Bay Area fire art group called Interpretive Arson (interpretivearson.com). Our most well-known project is Dance Dance Immolation. We're bringing another big fire toy, called 2pir, out to the playa for the 4th. We use a water-bath style tank heating system, which needs a bunch of water, and I'm trying to figure out how to avoid hauling that 500lbs of liquid over the mountains. <br/> <br/>Can you help us? If so, message me here, or drop me an email: ian@sonic.net. If you'll be out on the 4th, you should come hang out at our camp. It'll be awesome. We'll feed you warm Tecate and you can play with the big fun motion-sensing fire toy. <br/> <br/>Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 2 replies </div>

raindrift 2008-06-17T22:20:43Z tedward http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/63f2ba2d-1313-4a97-b944-fac672edb4d9 2008-06-22T21:00:46Z 2008-06-20T21:09:46Z

<div>I normally don't do this kind of advertising, and certainly wouldn't spam a tribe with this. <br/>But, since we popped the cork on this tool at the last FD, and there were, like, 30 people singing the tune and asking how to get one, I thought I'd try to tell them all at once. The Fire Skip-It, or Burn-It as we're calling it, is now for sale. I was going to hold off until after Burning Man, but people are so excited about it, we stepped up the prototype schedule. I'm only announcing this to the FD folks, so you have first opportunity to swing by and get one early. Be the first kid on your block with the fire version of your favorite kitsch toy... :o) <br/>http://www.bearclawmfg.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/270</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 2 replies </div>

tedward 2008-06-20T21:09:46Z lifeofreilly http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/bddbe2f1-b742-4dec-8ddd-05057c7d94c1 2008-06-20T18:24:14Z 2008-06-02T18:56:46Z

<div>I've got about 75% of my Fire Drums photos up on Flickr so far, more later tonight. <br/> <br/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/55598292@N00/sets/72157605388099620/ <br/> <br/> <br/>Enjoy! <br/> <br/>-Jonathan <br/>Ranger Bacchus</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 10 replies </div>

lifeofreilly 2008-06-02T18:56:46Z raindrift http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/505c2f82-353c-49f7-86d8-c322fdfc607d 2008-06-17T22:11:17Z 2008-05-18T07:01:58Z

<div>I took some pictures. They are here: http://flickr.com/photos/raindrift/sets/72157604980215819/ <br/> <br/>Thanks for an awesome time!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 5 replies </div>

raindrift 2008-05-18T07:01:58Z (-_-)Jason(-_-) http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/f870a8cb-d1c8-4f08-977d-a870debca7f8 2008-06-14T07:07:29Z 2008-06-14T07:07:29Z

<div>Basically Trying to Converge The Digital Scene with the Sustainability/Green Scene. <br/> <br/>Anyone into this sort of thing? <br/> <br/>check it: WakingMinds.Org </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

(-_-)Jason(-_-) 2008-06-14T07:07:29Z salamandyr http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/1e181950-20f1-4652-9e16-3e9415940717 2008-06-12T23:02:31Z 2008-06-12T23:02:31Z

<div>hi there FireDrums peeps, come to SacredFire :) this is a last minute reminder about our event at the end of June, on Palomar Mountain: <br/>http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/SoCal-Sacred-Fire/palomar-mountain-ca-92060-usa/a83457d9-25d1-40cd-b75c-6d6a9db494b3 <br/> <br/>the registration deadline is real soon now (June 17th) so sign up if you are thinking of going! <br/> <br/>bright dreams, <br/>andrew</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

salamandyr 2008-06-12T23:02:31Z elecktra http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/648b7742-aa8e-4143-87bd-58c43a389ad2 2008-06-06T07:16:22Z 2008-06-04T08:10:17Z

<div> hey . Is anybody going to Dark Skies this year... Las Vegas Burners put it on..................... the weekend of June 19.. <br/> <br/>Elecktra</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 2 replies </div>

elecktra 2008-06-04T08:10:17Z mcp http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/a2277284-7191-4be4-83e6-0d3b95ec4b7a 2008-06-05T02:37:23Z 2008-06-01T00:00:56Z

<div>just the peeps I interviewed on the last day... <br/> <br/>stream: <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db_nXY12Yxc <br/> <br/>DL: http://videos.tepookatoys.com/media/firedrumsteaser.wmv</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 9 replies </div>

mcp 2008-06-01T00:00:56Z sky http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/0eefa193-d22f-4754-a2b0-4692c1280cb3 2008-06-02T04:43:17Z 2008-05-20T22:56:24Z

<div>So who's coming to celebrate my plenty~seventh b~day with me on the 24th at Lightning n a Bottle. <br/>http://lightninginabottle.org/2008 <br/> <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 23 replies </div>

sky 2008-05-20T22:56:24Z sky http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/1b18c035-7e5b-4d94-9adc-a0124b76b6e2 2008-06-02T03:28:40Z 2008-05-23T17:54:54Z

<div>http://video.nbc4.com/player/?id=254278#videoid=254297</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 6 replies </div>

sky 2008-05-23T17:54:54Z Pi http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/c413a37b-8d39-4c0d-a7a3-d5174d5e3ae9 2008-05-25T05:33:54Z 2008-05-22T19:41:43Z

<div>I think we all need to take a moment and say an affirmation or prayer that this fire is contained in short order. 2200 acres so far and winds up to 40 MPH. 10 structures destroyed, several more under threat. I wonder how close it is to Cutter.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 9 replies </div>

Pi 2008-05-22T19:41:43Z Kael http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/3ffc6959-9d82-4165-a21a-2bc4082c0546 2008-05-23T23:35:06Z 2008-05-22T07:34:54Z

<div>I said ages ago I'd do a write up. Let's get to the goods first :S I know, I know, I have a HUEG poi bias, also its funny how you can watch the raw footage and see my camera veer towards girls wiggling hoops. X3 <br/> <br/>Firedrums 1: <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOVvmfsSAiw <br/>Firedrums 2 and 3/2: <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QfBGcqxTGQ <br/> <br/>Yuta1: <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9iy2UVy5hM <br/>Yuta2: <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEMPIXesYwU <br/> <br/>More to come of Rovo, Ronan, and Olive, and maybe we'll see after that. I'm backlogged on sending out footage to people. <br/> <br/>I realized right after I started rendering I forgot to shoutouts to Arashi, Musashii, and Poje. Well hell, here it is then. There's still boatloads of beautiful faces I have committed to memory with no names to back them up. <br/> <br/>Firedrums was an island in a sea of recent turbulence inundating my life. Following the footsteps of my wrapping up of uni in Utah and my move out here to the East Bay, and in the midst of job searching, while right afterwards hanging out with an old friend who has had a resurgence of Leukemia, finding out my Mum back in Chicago has cancer, and attempting to plan my summer, let alone my future... <br/> <br/>I'm sorry if I wasn't 100% present at Firedrums and afterwards, I know I was prone to unexpected timing and not being able to hang out with people I'd hoped to spend more time with, while being my usual loopy self. The videos I edited are also, by large, rushed and I'm still calmly meditating over a panic at how things are going, well let's just say life sucks. <br/> <br/>However, I am indubitably grateful for having met you all. This is just a small token of gratitude, piecing together clips and recordings and snapshots of Firedrums. These are some of the times that were fun, when I could forget about how shit was going down and mull over how crazy life is. These are some of the memories I want to remember. These are the people that I was inspired by. <br/> <br/>There were plenty more. Even though I recorded over 3 hours of Firedrums stuffs, it wasn't enough for such a great time. I'm just sorry I wasn't able to showcase 300+ faces. <br/> <br/>Quite a few people told me I smile a lot when I spin... heheh, I think most of you already know that joyous feeling though. <br/> <br/>Thanks for sharing it, <br/>~K</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 5 replies </div>

Kael 2008-05-22T07:34:54Z evacado http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/2b58b7ae-9990-44aa-809a-40ff8d7f3ed8 2008-05-22T21:48:04Z 2008-05-05T18:33:59Z

<div>http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-407363770489157077&amp;hl=en <br/>http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=938476938018069014&amp;hl=en</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 29 replies </div>

evacado 2008-05-05T18:33:59Z noel-ski http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/4224404d-86c0-46ea-a0d7-8c6e12f4b059 2008-05-21T14:35:00Z 2008-05-11T19:57:56Z

<div>So I have a little time, here goes me going through the trash bag of stuff....please claim soon! You can come pick up any of this stuff on weds night at the vulcan juggling jam, or if you live far we can try to mail it to you. <br/> <br/>In the bag, whew smells like campfire : ) <br/> <br/>-Mexican Blanket with multi colored horizontal stripes <br/>-Small black sweater from the brand called Yaunique <br/>-Breathable long sleeve blue shirt <br/>-Green and red thin neck scarf with hindi or sanskrit written on it <br/>-red bandanna <br/>-Big beige tapestry with flowers and borders dyed on it <br/>- A tshirt with "Drawing the Wild card atlantic city tatoo extravaganza" <br/>- Pair of mac tools gloves <br/>-small black lacey scarf (kinda see through) <br/>- A rope meteor with tape and tennis balls (pennies inside, Poje?) <br/>- Monkey fists with ball chain and rings (Byrce's Poi?) <br/>-Small black and stripes reversible "damsel shirt" <br/>-beige with brown/orange stripes blanket <br/>- Grommited/studded leather belt thing, w/ green stone in the leather <br/>-Pair of cheap sunglasses, made in china <br/>-very heavy pink sock poi <br/>-Single looped mooonblazers poi <br/>-Two fuel cans one labeled "kahunahula" and another with a glow stick on it <br/>-Blue-Green Sock Poi <br/>-King of the hill t-shirt <br/>- Princeton Tech Headlamp <br/>-Nepalese rainbow knitted hat <br/>-Water bottle with an om symbol, 101 north and a bunch of stickers <br/>-Purple Butterflys starbucks coffee mug <br/>-two foot stool folding chair parts <br/>- orange mug <br/>- black camera case <br/> <br/>and a bunch of panties and socks. <br/> <br/>Whew so please let me know on this thread or personally to noelyee@gmail.com if you think any of this stuff is yours. <br/> <br/>See you next year = ) </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 9 replies </div>

noel-ski 2008-05-11T19:57:56Z mcp http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/02954adf-d014-4ee0-95fc-fe1de6a21c11 2008-05-20T20:37:51Z 2008-05-05T22:49:53Z

<div>So HLGBCS means High, Low, Good, Bane, Crush, Surprise. <br/> <br/>You put the things that stood out about firedrums in those categories. (And yeah, Crush is usually a person or five.) <br/> <br/>So mine is: <br/> <br/>High: <br/>Wow, the place, is amazing, redwood forest, lake, cabins on hills... soooo good. <br/>So much fire spinning = awesome. <br/>Time to practise, great workshops, amazing people, good food, almost the whole thing was a high. <br/>Spinning with Noel, and making his night. :D I've been an organizer, so getting an organiser to have some fun is a nice thing for me. <br/>Loads of new movement ideas coming out. <br/>Talking to Rif and Rich about stuffs. <br/>Interviewing people. <br/> <br/>Low: <br/>Missing workshops, missing stuff. Not enough time in the day for everything and everyone. <br/>It only being 3 days long. :( It should be 2 weeks. <br/>My new contact staff bending on the 4th burn. But it's gone to a new home that'll take care of it I think. <br/> <br/>Good: <br/>No ticks got me, nothing significant bit me. <br/>Finding the Lodge toilets, and that they always had toilet paper. ZOMG! Win. <br/>Meeting so many people that said: I learned off your website! :D Overwhelming. <br/>The drumming stopping and some tunes coming on.... after hours and hours and days of drumming, it was a relief. <br/>The bass drummer and the flame cannon doing a call and response thing. Next time some dueling banjos style shenanigan is in order I think. :D <br/> <br/> <br/>Bane: <br/>Cold cold cold nights, and a tiny cramped cot thing in a tent to sleep on. <br/>Dust and smoke and a sore throat not helping it. <br/>Not doing enough spinning. <br/> <br/>Crush: <br/>Yuta for being a crazy filming pixie, and even filming the boys pushing the portapotties. Sooo cute. <br/> <br/>Surprise: <br/>The amazing location. <br/>The incredibly selection of people that just kept turning up. There was some hot shit talent on thursday night, but by saturday it had exploded. <br/>Brandon - where did he come from? <br/>So many female double staffers and contact staffers = WIN! <br/> <br/>I hope that gives people the idea... it's your turn next!!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 51 replies </div>

mcp 2008-05-05T22:49:53Z sky http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/0be6d67e-0fd7-462d-abcf-b06d172d8587 2008-05-15T00:38:38Z 2008-05-14T05:04:25Z

<div>Sunday eve we left the beautiful redwoods and headed back to the Vulcan in Oakland. I thought I'd spend the nite and head back south in the morning. Next thing I remember, it's days later and I'm still there. We had nice dinners with lotz of kool friends, , went into SF to Golden Gate Park spin jam, , and afterwards went out for another fun dinner down Haight St somewhere and non stop spin play day and nite. Huge thanx to Prisna and Sean for offering up their incredibly awesome place for Sage and I to crash. HUGE THANX as well to all the Vulcan posse for turning it into a spin hostel for the week. Then slowly people began to head out. Some flew down and a few of us loaded into a mini van and headed down for the post gathering workshops in LA. <br/> <br/>I got back to 603 emails which took me days to go thru. Had to restrain myself from checkin in here cause I knew I'd be another day reading and responding to a gazillion posts. But finally I made it thru the emails and now thru all the many wonderful threads. I've never read so many words that have made me smile and sometimes even cry with happiness. <br/> <br/>This was the first time I've left feeling we have finally grown to be what I'd always hoped and envisioned FireDrums to be. I have never been a part of so much wonderful selfless giving and sharing. There were so many who volunteered and shared their time, knowledge and experience, and never were there any egos flyin. We had workshops the weekend prior at the Vulcan and in SF, then the gathering and today we're just finishing up the last of the LA workshops. One of the most amazing facets of all has been to see how so many have been inspired by others. Watching world renowned artists so eager to learn from others and share without any hesitance were the most beautiful moments ever. <br/> <br/>And there were so many who volunteered to make it all flow relatively smoothly thru out the weekend. Some who didn't even make it, but still supported with their time and energy regardless. MIKE had other plans but still spent time drawing and up loading us a much better map and helped find us a firewood supplier, and PAULA was still organizing the first aid "Booboo Booth" from out at sea, knowing she wouldn't be able to attend. Howzat for dedication!!!!!! <br/> <br/>There are so many I want to thank, and while I'm hesitant to start for worry I'll leave someone out, I still have to give those that my fried brain can remember at the moment a shout. I'll 'try' to be brief, but there are so many; <br/> <br/>NOEL YEE !!!!!!!!!!! Most of you guyz have no idea how hard hard he (and not forgetting SILENCE as well) worked to organize all those workshops. Noel and I have been communicating many hours every week for the past months to try to make this everything it could possibly be. And on top of all that, he wrangled dozens of people from airports and organized workshops pre gathering as well. The Vulcan was buzzin like NASA headquarters just before a space shuttle flight. One morning I woke early and looked down from the kitchen to see a floor full of sleeping bodies who had been up spinning all nite. It was an endless flowing of intense concentration and smiling faces. Soooo beautiful to have witnessed!!!!! <br/> <br/>ANKE !!!!!!!! How kool is our web site?!?!?!?!?! It took months of emails and phone calls and communication with many others to create a really professional site. We were slow to get some things up, but we were starting from scratch and wanted to make it right. We'll still be adding more in the future and it will get even better. But for now, I could not be happier to have this truly professional site. http://www.firedrums.org <br/> <br/>ELECTOBOMB !!!!!!! Elecktra was all over it months ahead, coordinating all the greeters and checking everyone in at the gathering and (along with PAULA and SHIHO helped wrangle a kick ass Ranger crew. Really can't offer enough thanx for you energy Elecktra! <br/> <br/>speakin of Rangers,, <br/>FLINT and ALL THE RANGERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys rocked!!!!!!!!!! Everywhere I went (and I was everywhere as much as I had energy to be) there you guys were. Constantly lookin out for everyone. PAULA, ELECKTRA and SHIHO get atta girrrlzzzzzz for givin a shout out and helping wrangle us the most awesome Ranger posse ever FLINT and crew worked all the way till the end cleaning up the kitchen, play area and fire pits and makin moop sweaps everywhere. <br/> <br/>RACHEL, GREG, SEAN, SONYA !!!!!!!!! These guys were constantly cruizin around watchin over the play area and workin to keep it safe. And great job with the fuel depot and spin out area. That's always an obvious point of concern and these guys had a big job to keep it safe. Much respect and appreciation!!1 <br/> <br/>PAULA, REAL GIRL, STEVE, HOWARD, KOYOTE, SPECIAL, and too many more who's names I'm spacin on at the moment, !!!!!!!!!!!!!! All yall were so amazing to hang out and be sure we were always ready with first aid when needed. And thankfully we didn't need much. The sayin "could not be happier" could not be more apropos! <br/> <br/>P, PAUL, REID, MICHAEL, DUB and ALL the DRUMMERS !!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for keeping it pumpin. We know it can be a lot of work, and there were times when you guyz were beat, but kept up tha beats for everyone to keep spinnin and dancin to. <br/>We will have a dedicated dance floor right in front of you guyz next year. <br/> <br/>TERRA, PAUL, AILEEN, FIRE GROOVE, ALISDAIR, KC and everyone who jumped on the community meals, thanx for keeping us fed, fat n happy. I know this was a challenge and not well organized, but you guyz made it happen and helped us stay well nourished. <br/> <br/>ZAN, WALDEMAR, FIRE GROOVE and everyone who helped document the weekend, I know that was a lot of work and we're gonna have a lot of really awesome videos and photos to remember this epic weekend forever. <br/> <br/>TRICK CONCEPTS , and all the VENDORS !!!!!!!! "SCORCH" did a kick ass job coordinating vendors and JAZ jumped in to set up and help make Vendors Village a huge success. So many people got to see and try gear that they'd otherwise have very limited exposure to. <br/> <br/>ADAM and STACIA, the chill area and decor was beautiful. It was so kool to look back thru a sea of fires and drums and see the uber awesome back drop you guys arranged. <br/> <br/>LEAH and DnA, thanks for lending the music. It was really appreciated by many. <br/> <br/>And special thanx to AMBER, SIZZLE, KRISPY, SAGE, PRISNA, MARIA (and many others I'll think of once I hit the send tab) for helping and supporting this and in the past. <br/> <br/>As I said, I'm still tryin to remember what went down when and where and who was there helping out. There were many, , too many to remember and I know I wasn't always there to witness everyone who helped. But I am very thankful and feel very blessed to have spent this weekend with all of you. <br/>YOU ROCK MY WORLD, MY LIFE, MY SOUL!!!!!!!!!! <br/>THANK YOU ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 10 replies </div>

sky 2008-05-14T05:04:25Z inspeyere http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/10019079-ff10-4f36-ac29-0d26ed3052e9 2008-05-14T01:15:05Z 2008-05-13T00:42:30Z

<div>From Tom Gruber, nice set of pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomgruber/sets/72157605005013874/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 4 replies </div>

inspeyere 2008-05-13T00:42:30Z ChefGeoff http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/4a834550-6b03-4dc9-8792-cac772cce916 2008-05-13T16:59:45Z 2008-05-12T16:36:08Z

<div>I need to find out who that mask guy was at venter village who made the head dresses and hats? any ideas? <br/>Oh thanks for all the help. I learned a bunch!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 4 replies </div>

ChefGeoff 2008-05-12T16:36:08Z elecktra http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/db695170-119b-4ffe-a2ad-739c8842f72f 2008-05-10T20:21:10Z 2008-05-10T20:21:10Z

<div>Hey all my lovely Gate and Greeters Crew! THANK YOU ...THANK YOU AND THANK YOU!! <br/> <br/>We welcomed soooooooooooooo many peeps to this event with open arms, tasty treats and yes some even sat on the ground chirping like a bird for a bite of licorice from a certain greeter! heheh! <br/> <br/>Loads of Fun by the burning of the all night burning fire barrel. Talk about Free entertainment at the gate!! <br/> <br/>many thanks ......................!! <br/> <br/>Elecktra</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

elecktra 2008-05-10T20:21:10Z RealGirl http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/e51bbd3e-c34b-41d6-ba0a-fe75d2babe22 2008-05-10T02:55:57Z 2008-05-05T02:25:20Z

<div>Wow. Just .... wow. Sky, you are a superhero! Thank you for putting your blood, sweat and tears into planning such an incredible event. <br/> <br/>Kisses from RealGirl</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 40 replies </div>

RealGirl 2008-05-05T02:25:20Z Faith http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/319fb0a0-5224-4a75-903b-270a82fe4135 2008-05-09T17:50:03Z 2008-05-09T17:50:03Z

<div>I love playing at fire events. Have friends that are master drummers also. <br/> <br/>Mahalo, <br/> <br/>Michael </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

Faith 2008-05-09T17:50:03Z elecktra http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/c2481c02-aa7e-4391-b6cc-e23fb19b91e0 2008-05-08T16:33:38Z 2008-05-05T18:46:10Z

<div>If you found or lost something... ............lets post it here! <br/> <br/>Elecktra</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 20 replies </div>

elecktra 2008-05-05T18:46:10Z ZOR http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/f691f9f4-b49d-4a25-b266-8c94705cff85 2008-05-08T07:15:23Z 2008-05-08T07:15:23Z

<div>The weekend was too good to go without a hitch. Gained what I needed, lost what I didnt, and a few things I do. <br/>A pair of short staves, red and black, were lost or borrowed on the main meadow sat nite. <br/>And a black fleece neck gator. <br/>Z~</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

ZOR 2008-05-08T07:15:23Z kenrom http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/6d01856b-cdab-4eb3-a56b-c8deb1a81e4f 2008-05-08T06:33:53Z 2008-05-07T21:47:30Z

<div>No worries, folks. Our friend Christina has been located--and she's alive and well (and remembering to turn her cell phone on from here on out). </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 3 replies </div>

kenrom 2008-05-07T21:47:30Z Michele http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/41914fb0-8b94-471d-97de-3bedb28a90c7 2008-05-07T21:49:04Z 2008-05-07T18:19:13Z

<div>My daughter Christina Powers was going up to your event on May 1st through the 4th and was going to meet me in Ventura on the 5th. <br/> <br/>I have not been able to reach her by phone and she has not called, I am seriously concerned that something bad has happened to her. <br/> <br/>Please contact me right away if anyone has seen her or knows of her. <br/> <br/>Christina is 23 years old, olive skin, hazel green eyes, light brown hair, 5'5" about 120lbs. <br/> <br/>Please let me know if anyone has seen her I am very worried. <br/> <br/>If I do not hear back soon I will be contacting hospitals, and the police department for help. <br/> <br/>Thank you for your help. <br/> <br/>Michele Wood, mother of Christina Powers <br/>(310)749 4440</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 21 replies </div>

Michele 2008-05-07T18:19:13Z RealGirl http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/bacd8497-08f6-496d-a252-f6527ddb345c 2008-05-07T05:19:50Z 2008-04-24T02:50:39Z

<div>If you've experienced Peter Hudson's incredible illuminated monkey &amp; snakes zoetrope "Homouroboros", you know it's a big deal. It was Wired magazine’s "Wow!" Award winner from Burning Man 2007. And ... the Black Rock Art Foundation, with some generous grants, is bringing it to San Jose! <br/> <br/>Yes, you heard right ... this awe-inspiring piece will be installed in downtown San Jose and available for completely free public viewing for its citizens, from May 15-June 15. No admission, no museum fees, just art for art’s sake sponsored by people who want to see it happen. <br/> <br/>The dedication ceremony will be on Saturday, May 17th and we are looking for at least 8 drummers to interact with the piece to get it moving at the dedication ceremony. If you are interested in participating in this historic art installation in San Jose, please send an email to SouthBay@BurningMan.com. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 1 reply </div>

RealGirl 2008-04-24T02:50:39Z inspeyere http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/c2c406c6-14b6-4a77-96ac-2913befc5ae7 2008-05-06T21:19:28Z 2008-05-05T22:44:02Z

<div>In order to get us our beautiful, sorted, edited videos and photos from the wonderful people who were so kind to bring their valuable WORK equipment camping into the wetness and dustiness, I propose that we get them Interns. <br/> <br/>If only there was a group of unemployed, wandering fire performers with editing, computer, and other miscellaneous skills that we could put into a couple weeks of indentured servitude for those awesome people who are about to have to sift through 40 hours of footage and thousands of stills (while trying to pay the bills with paid work at the same time). <br/> <br/>Maybe I'm impatient, but I don't feel like waiting 3 months to see the pictures. I also don't want to demand things from partied out, hard working photographers who are doing it on their own dime. <br/> <br/>So what do you think? Lets get Waldemar interns!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 6 replies </div>

inspeyere 2008-05-05T22:44:02Z tedward http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/1c46c7dc-8b4c-48aa-b4f6-3c6015270498 2008-05-06T06:56:11Z 2008-05-05T09:14:55Z

<div>The short version: <br/>$60 for quality camping, drums and fire all night long, classes with people who are tops in their field, old-growth forest, hot showers, fed twice a day. 1100 people in this tribe, why weren't 1100 people at the event? This was a complete steal, you can't get a better weekend for the money, especially if you're a fire performer. <br/> <br/>The LONG version <br/>This is a personal review of the Fire Drums (5?) event. Your experience may vary. <br/> <br/>The ride - This isn't a rave. Yeah, the last 100 feet are dirt roads, but they're well maintained dirt roads. Pavement right up to the end. <br/> I took the 152 off the 5 from LA. So glad i did. After the cattle stench of the central valley, the 152 made for nice balance. Plus, I happened to stop just outside of Gilroy at a place called Casa De Fruta. Awesome! fruit, nuts candy, carousel, that place rocked. But I digress. Drop by if you go next year. <br/> Gas prices sucked. But there's no way to arrange that with Dubya. <br/> <br/>The Grounds - a little spread out. I love the old-growth forest. It totally felt like Michigan (the elevation-cold helped a bit too). Dark, though, VERY dark. Thank goodness that I had my lighter with a flashlight on the other end. Hmm, if you're like me, the "campground" part didn't really sink in. Yup, it's a reserve for Boy Scouts: 2 cabins that sleep 32 people, a lodge with all sorts of Boy Scouts paraphernalia community wash basins, showers, a lake, a pool, and lots of places to hike. Quite a bit of up and down too, especially if you go to the lodge a lot. <br/> <br/>The food - Yeah, I know, when you get omnivorous cooks, they have to be specifically requested to do a "vegetarian" dish and it's usually abysmal. But the same can be said of Vegan cooks. No meat. Good thing I had a couple of sandwiches from the Casa. If you -need- meat, best to bring it yourself. But if you're a starvin hippie that forgot to stop and get food along the way (or only had sandwiches and fruit), free eats with plenty of variety is a wonderful thing. <br/> <br/>The talent - okay, yes, LOTS of newbies getting their first lessons. It's like a low hum. But think a moment, who's teaching these people? The top talents from all over. Noel, Ueda, Rif, Bunch of freaky jugglers from SF, even a couple big guys teaching fire breathing. :) With a much less hectic time table and essentially just one place to be at night, there's much more opportunity to rub elbows with the folks you wish you could meet. Heck Mike (ICON) and I functionally doubled our lifetime chatting average. <br/> But the more I see fire performances, the less often I find myself impressed with them. Interesting that my annual average of "gasps" should happen in a single weekend. <br/> <br/>The Vending - Okay, so, this was the first time, ever, that I vended Bearclaw. I feel a bit dirty. But I will admit that I feel a lot less dirty than if I'd done it at a rave. Since FD is populated entirely by fire spinners (and drummers), there's scant little chance of some e-tard buying a fire tool on a whim. Plus I got a chance to get some responses to stuff I've been meaning to add to the site. But more importantly, I got to talk NAFAA stuff with a bunch of other venders. I know some folks objected, but I think they were ultimately wrong in their premonitions (I was told to keep the price of my bottled water below $5). :oP <br/> <br/>In retrospect, having nothing but tool vendors did make it so that nobody got much more than gas money back. Someone selling flashlights could have cleaned up there... <br/> <br/>The Spin Jam - Every night: drums, dancers, and a zillion bonfires all in one big circle about the size of Center Camp. Three spotters for 12 or more people on deck seemed like things were a little light. I understand that things ran different from last year, and the duvy pile ran light quickly, but this was the first crack in the system. It seems that, organizationally speaking, the folks running the show work on a dysfunctional committee model. One person sets up safety, or first aid, or whatever, and someone else counters them later. For example, I suggested some kind of screen or wall in front of the dip station to eliminate the possibility of a line-of-sight shot from the spin area into the fuel. After three of us putting it together, it was removed. Not just taken down, but removed completely. Very strange. Whatever. Anyway, some kind of direct hierarchy would be preferable. <br/> <br/>- the fuel area - fuel stored in a metal cabinet, a rack set up for tools, a spin out area that kept it off the ground, and a lit dipping station. Aside from the line-of sight issue and the occasional person spinning between the crowd and the dipping station, it worked pretty well. <br/>- the spin zone - circled in bonfires and pretty much a flat dirt area, it got both dusty and smokey. Just no way of getting away from either. But no better place to spin either. <br/> <br/>9 out of 10 overall. i kinda missed having a sound system, but little ones abounded and we didn't have to shout all the time. Not quite as much post-event dust to deal with as Burningman. And a shorter drive (though, no casinos along the way). A little work on the organizational structure will trim this down to a "lean mean burnin machine."</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 8 replies </div>

tedward 2008-05-05T09:14:55Z surprise_surprise http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/f1f1dc8f-3511-41a3-bc18-a1ad6b3528a5 2008-05-06T03:07:15Z 2008-05-05T18:35:04Z

<div>I was incredibly impressed by all of the thought and quality teaching, I got a TON out of every class. I only wish that I could have taken more :) <br/> <br/>Sean- Thanks for the staff and doubles class. I realized that there was some very simple technique that I had never thought of. A few of the things you taught had an immediate impact into my staff technique. <br/> <br/>FireGroove (Lester)- Your double staff class totally rocked. I spent much of the weekend trying to perfect my isolations and anti-spins. <br/> <br/>Brandon- Thank you for the incredible advanced hooping class. I particularly liked the combo move that you taught and would have loved to picked your brain for more. I also got good insight on some ways to improve my technique on some moves that I already knew. <br/> <br/>Zan- Your eliptical flower poi class hurt my brain, but in a good way. Thank you for breaking it down so clearly and being so patient with those of us who had to have multiple explanations. <br/> <br/>Bliss (Double staff) - Thank you for your wonderful energy. Thank you for stretching us, my poor achey body really needed it at that point. Thank you for being concerned first and foremost with how to integrate dance into the movement. I loved the combos and tried many of them out on Saturday night. I also got a ton of ideas for choreography for routines that I plan to steal, um, I mean integrate :) <br/> <br/>Mike (ICON) - Your poi tossing workshop was just what I needed! I feel like I really improved at them because of your excellent teaching. I hope I can incorporate them into my fire poi flow by PDF. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 6 replies </div>

surprise_surprise 2008-05-05T18:35:04Z lilybuhfly http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/48d81d9f-72d7-4649-88c9-4d8e10bf4305 2008-05-06T01:01:33Z 2008-05-05T23:17:48Z

<div>OK here goes! This will make no sense if you are not stick boy, but maybe you can help me find him? <br/> <br/>Hi there, Lily/stick girl here... <br/>So I met you early...we played lots of staff games like fringin' the thingy with the thingy. I started calling you stick boy so much that i forgot your real name...these things happen:P <br/> <br/>so where are you? <br/> <br/>for anyone who may be able to help me...stick boy was tallish with long blonde dreads often worn up...he spun giant staff on stilts (and rocked the stilting like woah), and this sort of devil stick thing with lit ends on all the staves (the longer one and the hand-ones). <br/> <br/>thats all i got</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 3 replies </div>

lilybuhfly 2008-05-05T23:17:48Z 1-201469529-07 http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/8d1a99f3-73c5-4daa-9e66-8dec9c7dce98 2008-05-05T20:11:43Z 2008-04-12T23:25:35Z

<div>Hi, I'm Juliet, and I'll be "GO", coordinating the kitchen at Fire Drums. <br/> <br/>This is where we'll be discusing what foods the LCs would like everyone to bring. <br/> <br/>Also, I need to get schedule availability from volunteers <br/>so I can coordinate kitchen staff at each meal. <br/> <br/>I'll forward information as soon as the email system is set up. <br/>Please send volunteer requests through the firedrums.org website. <br/> <br/>Thanks, <br/>Juliet</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 133 replies </div>

1-201469529-07 2008-04-12T23:25:35Z Shannon http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/a4d48d20-bea4-4a65-946c-63cabd315306 2008-05-05T16:03:27Z 2008-05-04T23:45:32Z

<div>i didn't get to give him his birthday kiss...help me find him. blonde, Staff spinning, cali boy qt. sigh... <br/>loves &amp; blessings to all. i hope u guys had as an amazing time as i did. xo.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 2 replies </div>

Shannon 2008-05-04T23:45:32Z Wyseguy http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/c61ecbf1-de8e-43ca-90d3-74383138fe2a 2008-05-02T23:04:45Z 2008-05-02T23:04:45Z

<div>SUNDAY, JUNE 8th 2008 <br/>Green Sector Hosts... <br/> <br/>GOLD CREEK BENEFIT <br/>Daytime Benefit for Gold Creek Ranch at Woodley Park <br/> <br/>Alchemists: <br/>KIVA (green sector) <br/>TREAVOR (moontribe) <br/>SPYROS (psytribe) <br/>BRIAN RAE (green sector) <br/>SENTIENT (synchronize, alchemy recs) <br/>GABRIEL (terrakroma) <br/>MANNY (green sector) <br/>JESSE WRIGHT (la-lounge.org, pocket) <br/>DERRIE (green sector) <br/> <br/>Alms: <br/>we’re requesting a $20 Donation from all who are able – proceeds go to: www.musicalheritagefoundation.org <br/>A non-profit organization created for the purpose of securing venues for community events in LA - The donations from this event will go to the legal fund which is focused on reopening the ranch as a place to hold gatherings. <br/> <br/>Market: <br/>Anyone wishing to set up an information or vending booth please e-mail wyse@greensector.com <br/> <br/>Sanctuary: <br/>Woodley Park <br/>6100 Woodley Ave <br/>Van Nuys, Ca 91406 <br/>Map: www.tinyurl.com/397hlo <br/>NO ALCOHOL is allowed at the Park <br/>Starts at 11am and goes til' Sunset <br/> <br/>Path: <br/>Take all routes to the 405 north <br/>exit Burbank Blvd - go West (left) <br/>Go to the first light - WOODLEY - go Right (north) <br/>go 0.4 miles and go Right into the FIRST DRIVEWAY <br/>Park n’ dance…C u there! <br/>www.greensector.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

Wyseguy 2008-05-02T23:04:45Z JamieLuv http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/98db8c2f-1b2b-4528-ad8f-bc08434002a7 2008-05-02T21:24:40Z 2008-05-02T21:24:40Z

<div>Call my cell 415-269-2088....offline for the rest of the day <br/> <br/>Jamie Luv </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

JamieLuv 2008-05-02T21:24:40Z Shannon http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/889444a1-3fa7-4fab-8587-54a13fd7139a 2008-05-02T21:23:39Z 2008-05-02T18:43:12Z

<div>hello fellow fire drummerz, my girl Bee &amp; I just flew in from Seattle &amp; need a ride 2day to fire drumz, any helpers? THANKS loves</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 1 reply </div>

Shannon 2008-05-02T18:43:12Z Emily http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/34721227-6679-45fb-a6a2-b1d21a0ec647 2008-05-02T12:00:14Z 2008-05-02T12:00:14Z

<div>If anyone out there has an extra ticket, I need one! I'm in SF area and hoping to head down to Fire Drums Friday if I can find a last minute ticket. Thanks for calling or emailing 415.548.5595. Desperately late planning and hoping not to miss this event! emily</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

Emily 2008-05-02T12:00:14Z Michelle http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/af066d76-0682-4b48-8c52-635b1a54ae7f 2008-05-02T11:48:42Z 2008-05-01T00:23:47Z

<div>Hi all, <br/> <br/>I'm so bummed I have some family stuff that's come up and I can't make it. I have a ticket for sale - discount if you like - and I've also paid for a spot on the van leaving from LA (Hollywood) that FireGroove has organized. It leaves tomorrow morning at 6am! Email or call me if you're interested - 323-459-3336. I live in Venice and could deliver the ticket to you if you're in the LA area. <br/> <br/>Michelle</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 1 reply </div>

Michelle 2008-05-01T00:23:47Z consciousdreamer http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/55e54bb3-cff7-4224-8361-5d59d46d92bb 2008-05-02T11:43:14Z 2008-05-02T03:24:47Z

<div>Just got the time off! And owwww its sold out!!! <br/> <br/>SO if you any of you kind sweet souls have a ticket, and for some reason need to sell it I would be owww so happy to go! I am here in Santa Cruz. <br/> <br/>Please call since I am hoping to go up tomorrow <br/> <br/>Trevor (408) 690-8171</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 1 reply </div>

consciousdreamer 2008-05-02T03:24:47Z Antone http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/de1b88c0-49e6-4fb6-bde7-6c4b5a8e4e8d 2008-05-02T04:25:51Z 2008-05-02T02:11:37Z

<div>Anyone got 2 tickets? I live in San Jose and finally got the time off and money together at the last minute. Please let me know, call me at (408) - 718 - 0732. Or send me a message I will be wandering around tribe till I get the tickets.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 1 reply </div>

Antone 2008-05-02T02:11:37Z BlueHairedSarah http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/b4d6614d-d7b2-47a0-b0bd-102bf0ea4083 2008-05-02T02:24:44Z 2008-04-29T19:31:19Z

<div>I am trying to sell my ticket. I'd prefer to get my money back for it, but am perfectly willing to discuss the price. <br/> <br/>email me at BlueHairSar at gmail dot com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 8 replies </div>

BlueHairedSarah 2008-04-29T19:31:19Z Chains http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/80cdb427-9768-42a0-9482-4de13079aba4 2008-05-01T23:26:47Z 2008-05-01T23:01:49Z

<div>Call 818 445 8258 <br/>Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 1 reply </div>

Chains 2008-05-01T23:01:49Z )'(Ronnie)'( http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/9bd3c572-0a75-440e-8082-6daf438a29fa 2008-05-01T21:17:20Z 2008-04-24T06:30:29Z

<div>Hello Fire Drums <br/> <br/>I wanted to extend an invitation and ask if you would like to Perform at <br/>The Rock Opera ~ A Day In The Dream ~ Burning Man 2008. <br/>It's Friday night on the playa 2000 feet from then man at 9pm <br/> <br/>Check out www.TheRockOpera.net for more information <br/> <br/>This project brings community together from all over the world and we would be honored if you would like to participate. <br/> <br/> <br/>Thank you <br/>Ronnie</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 3 replies </div>

)'(Ronnie)'( 2008-04-24T06:30:29Z waldemar http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/5669c510-b9d1-47af-a3fd-d16b449bc065 2008-05-01T20:46:02Z 2008-04-29T08:38:05Z

<div>If you'd like to model for some firey portraits, please meet me at the main fire area between about 7:30pm and 8:30pm on any of the three evenings. I prefer to do those during the calm before the dance area becomes a beehive of evening activity so we don't disturb each other.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 10 replies </div>

waldemar 2008-04-29T08:38:05Z sky http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/77c54380-ef83-446f-a52b-5ce48279d7ad 2008-05-01T19:34:28Z 2008-04-05T22:23:17Z

<div>Just a few weeks away and there's getting to be more discussion about ride sharing from various areas. So we're starting several threads from some of the busier areas to help facilitate everyone getting up and back. Parking is always an issue and we're already gonna be burning up a bit more than our normal share of the atmosphere. So please help out and let everyone know if you have room to give someone a lift or if you're in need of one. Even if you don't have room for someone but perhaps can haul up some gear, every little bit helps! <br/>And a reminder, NO CARS IN CAMP SITES. Car camping will be in the lower lot or in the upper lot by the lodge. Campers and RV's will be along the road just past the cabin as you enter the east camp. <br/>Please post; <br/>space 'offered' or 'needed', <br/>your starting location, date, time as well as expected departure time.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 23 replies </div>

sky 2008-04-05T22:23:17Z sky http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/402b154c-e767-4fc7-9645-e484156b58ce 2008-05-01T19:26:30Z 2008-05-01T15:36:55Z

<div>heading up, see you at the gathering, <br/>if you need info, we'll be checking messages intermittently <br/> <br/>Sky ~ (323) 646-1889 <br/> <br/>Noel ~ (415) 571-7862</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 1 reply </div>

sky 2008-05-01T15:36:55Z sky http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/dc9f3eca-2bba-4e6f-9426-5406a5a77289 2008-05-01T16:25:53Z 2008-04-23T00:36:49Z

<div>This is the usual request to bring 'stuff' to help us out. <br/>Here's what I got on my list, , , feel free to add if ya think of something else. <br/> <br/>Fire Extinguishers, , can't have too many. <br/> <br/>*for the Greeters Station; <br/>Burn Barrels, <br/>Portable Propane Heaters, <br/>Tiki Torches (I'll buy fuel if you bring em), <br/>Folding Table, <br/>Camp Chairs, <br/>EZ Up / Pop-up Shade, <br/>Propane Lanterns, <br/>Dry Erase or Chalk Board, <br/>******** <br/>Large propane cooking burner (for the hot spiced wine and hot chocolate, , I plan to have a set-up right there at the play area) <br/> <br/>Radios (we have about 8 small Motorola's for around camp, but need one pair of longer distance radios to communicate to the greeters at the first gate entrance to Cutters, CB radios will work too, <br/> <br/>An axe &amp; shovel, <br/> <br/>Please reply to me by email if you can bring any of these items, <br/>sky@firedrums.org <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 36 replies </div>

sky 2008-04-23T00:36:49Z Joy http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/aacbe4da-963f-4c35-824e-f78f12f0792b 2008-05-01T16:20:42Z 2008-04-30T21:44:59Z

<div>Hi! I'll be driving up on Thursday around 5pm. Anyone need a ride? I'm looking for someone to keep me company and maybe help with gas a little </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 4 replies </div>

Joy 2008-04-30T21:44:59Z elecktra http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/1728a2f2-dba4-41db-b4a2-db62c80ffa97 2008-05-01T03:11:59Z 2008-04-30T17:38:17Z

<div>1. Directions to Firedrums ........ firedrums.org/page4.html <br/> <br/>2.) Print out workshop schedules... firedrums.org/page7.html <br/> <br/>3.) THE PRINT-OUT IS YOUR TICKET! BRING THIS AND ID WITH YOU TO THE GATE! <br/> <br/>4.) headlight..... easier to see where your going at night <br/> <br/>5.) Redbull, Rockstars and chocolate for the gate/greeting crew!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 6 replies </div>

elecktra 2008-04-30T17:38:17Z amberFire http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/a8061df7-a587-4018-a69d-ee93c57ab389 2008-04-30T19:15:02Z 2008-04-30T19:15:02Z

<div>i have come to the sad conclusion that my beautiful, new 8 wick collapsable hoop from the spinsters is too heavy for my carpal tunnel harassed wrists.. therefore, i need to sell it. <br/> <br/>i'll have it with me at fd for you to see. i've used it once (actually just lit 6 of the 8 wicks once &amp; not even for full burn). the hoop is blue with a few types of blue tape, the wicks are the wire bendable type :) <br/> <br/>i paid about $250 and will sell for $200. <br/> <br/>thanx, <br/>~amber <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

amberFire 2008-04-30T19:15:02Z elecktra http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/125547ff-12d3-479e-9bea-8afeb4f451a2 2008-04-30T18:25:01Z 2008-04-23T19:16:26Z

<div>Hey Fire peeps...... <br/> <br/>I am running the gate/greeters station. 4 hours=1/2 of ticket refunded..... two 4 hour shifts= FULL refund! <br/> <br/>YOU MUST buy your ticket ahead of time no matter what and AFTER THE EVENT we will reinburse you! <br/> <br/>I am scheduling peeps and looks like I need more................. If interested send me an Email <br/> <br/>greeters@firedrums.org <br/> <br/>Elecktra</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 6 replies </div>

elecktra 2008-04-23T19:16:26Z stacia http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/71815c8c-6d90-4d06-9180-ec82481483bb 2008-04-30T17:41:51Z 2008-04-29T09:28:48Z

<div>Soo... <br/> <br/>I have stepped up to coordinate the chill space. mmmmmmm yea ~ we're all going to appreciate a cushy, cozy zone to lounge out. <br/> <br/>We're going to need some help hauling some supplies down from San Francisco, so if you have room in your van/bus/truck, please contact me and we can arrange to load up on wednesday. <br/> <br/>the chill space is 25 x 40' it is sheltered and has a wooden floor. Please bring whatever you are able to contribute. This will be a secure zone and al items will be returned to you in good condition upon your departure. Why? Because we are a community, and we are building strong bonds with each other in an intimate event such as fire drums. It is up to each of us to co-create a safe, supportive and empowering environment this weekend. <br/> <br/>We are asking for: <br/> <br/>carpets. lots of them. especially big ones. although, they must be Clean. <br/> <br/>pillows, cushions... furs.... skins... futon matresses..... etc. big ones. squishy things. <br/> <br/>fabric and decoration to hang <br/> <br/>lighting (x-mas lights, ambient lighting of any kind really) <br/> <br/>And as for the altar ~ <br/> <br/>I will focus energy into the creation and maintenance of a large natural altar outdoors, and a smaller one indoors. <br/> <br/>Please bring large, rustic, primal materials for the outdoor altar (stones, bones, etc) and any other items you would like for the indoor (pictures, incense, flowers, crystals, feathers, mandalas, statues, etc) <br/> <br/>Anyone already onsite thursday and friday find me if you have time/energy to help out. <br/> <br/>Thank you.... <br/> <br/>In Lakesch <br/> <br/> <br/>~Stasia <br/> <br/>(contact me at gypsystasia@yahoo.com if you have items which you do not have room to transport, but are willing to share, and we will arrange something. Also, contact me if you're that person with extra room in your vehicle) <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 10 replies </div>

stacia 2008-04-29T09:28:48Z poje http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/5005d39e-1a3a-4ae2-94d8-a4df49f33142 2008-04-30T16:44:39Z 2008-04-30T14:54:37Z

<div>I am just about to hit the road. We are going to drive up to the Vulcan tonight, we'll get there pretty late so everyone at the Vulcan should party tonight :). <br/> <br/>I'm TOO excited......I'm such a fan boy...MEG! <br/> <br/>Can't wait to meet all you folk...learn a thing or 80........ <br/> <br/>See you in a few!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 2 replies </div>

poje 2008-04-30T14:54:37Z krivit http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/80dd343b-b878-48b3-97d3-8adf3a64d51c 2008-04-30T03:18:50Z 2008-04-30T00:49:28Z

<div>I saw "Drummer's Village" on the map. What does this mean? <br/> <br/>Thanks, <br/> <br/>Steve</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 1 reply </div>

krivit 2008-04-30T00:49:28Z Celtdancer http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/d7f57673-acad-43ba-a340-7cd2f8869985 2008-04-30T03:16:51Z 2008-04-30T03:16:51Z

<div>Driving from Portland Oregon to FireDrums myself (gasp!). <br/>Would like 1 person for company, for laughs, for comfortable silence, and for gas contribution. <br/>Leaving Portland Oregon at 1pm on Wednesday. (Meaning 2pm probably). <br/> <br/>It's my first FireDrum Festival, but I love roadtrips and am a pretty energetic, animated chic who likes conversation and silence, both. <br/> <br/>I think I have to do all the driving because I'm taking a rental car (which I already happened to have; long story) and I'm the only one covered on the policy. <br/> <br/>Probably driving 9 hours the first day, stopping in Davis, CA, to crash at a friend's parent's house there (couches only though, due to several other folks crashing there too for same reason that night). We won't have to wake up super early on Thursday to make it to the festival that afternoon, since we'll already be more than halfway there. <br/> <br/>NO RIDE BACK as I am staying in Santa Cruz a few extra days post-festival. <br/> <br/>I might smoke a few cigarettes with my window open, but only after dark (not a big smoker but sometimes enjoy it while driving). <br/>I don't like the smell of 420 so won't be having any of that going on in my car. <br/> <br/>Email: celtdancer AT yahoo DOT com, or better yet (503)887 4224. Will be up til 11pm tonight packing (Tuesday night). <br/> <br/>Namaste, Tina <br/>(about me: poi spinner medium level, beginner hooper, newly-certified yoga teacher, Cirque du Soleil ex employee, Ecstatic Dancer, Contact Improv dancer, just had a huge birthday)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

Celtdancer 2008-04-30T03:16:51Z jefferydouglaswaddell http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/d2cff6a2-5889-41fc-82a8-31c358e9b3ec 2008-04-30T02:36:51Z 2008-04-30T02:36:51Z

<div>Have seats for 3 riders...if you'd like to take one of them call us at 206 371 9082 before 10am tomorrow if in Seattle and before 2pm if in Portland...See the rest of ya'll at FireDRUMS!!!!!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

jefferydouglaswaddell 2008-04-30T02:36:51Z ALLseeinOWL http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/d45c4d14-e7b1-4600-9c48-eecb94edab25 2008-04-30T00:14:22Z 2008-04-29T16:26:07Z

<div>as i write this im getting ready to head out to caliornia. and to all of you that are driving from parts unknown may your trip be nothing less then super. fire drums is uppon us. see yall in a few days OvO......</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 4 replies </div>

ALLseeinOWL 2008-04-29T16:26:07Z firegirl http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/959dab3d-a207-4de9-b51a-499f7b5a2edb 2008-04-29T23:56:40Z 2008-04-29T04:07:31Z

<div>I was searching the website and don't see the time frame... <br/>when can we get there? <br/>when do we have to go? <br/>thanks! <br/>Cant wait to play!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 3 replies </div>

firegirl 2008-04-29T04:07:31Z bliss-butterfly http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fc8fa6c6-f55a-4d20-a670-bbf04ec1e0fb 2008-04-29T22:17:25Z 2008-04-29T22:17:25Z

<div>Have a set of fire juggling sticks that I honestly never use. Have burned them a few times and it just hasn't struck my fancy enough in the year or so that I have had them. They were a gift from an online fire gear site, are in good condition, and just want someone that will use them more. <br/> <br/>If you have a similar situation with a neglected tool in your bag of tricks, consider a trade. Usually make all my own tools, but down for maybe something I've yet to try. Also interested in picking up dart a bit, but have yet to make one, love palms and again have yet to weld 'em up. Open to something new too! So find me if you have something to trade and want a set of juggling sticks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

bliss-butterfly 2008-04-29T22:17:25Z waldemar http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/f0a2d621-e582-45b4-a7f4-fcd8ab6cd68b 2008-04-29T21:55:04Z 2008-04-27T10:42:23Z

<div>I see in the recent announcement that cars will be banned from the campsite areas, which is a change from past years. Are there alternative means of protected food storage available at every camp site? <br/> <br/>In past years we've had instances at Cutters of animals breaking into tents looking for food, to which the obvious solution was to keep all food locked up in a car. What are we supposed to do this year?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 5 replies </div>

waldemar 2008-04-27T10:42:23Z ChefGeoff http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/fc4e2bf7-a24b-41f2-b321-480a36d289d6 2008-04-29T21:49:13Z 2008-04-21T14:16:53Z

<div>Ill be bringing 7 clubs and 6 torches i want to find someone to pass juggle with. I want to learn how to pass juggle 3-5 staffs between 2 people tell me what you think? anyone up for it?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 6 replies </div>

ChefGeoff 2008-04-21T14:16:53Z Chains http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/f36c4214-c128-4474-a182-48fb92a9100e 2008-04-29T19:58:25Z 2008-04-29T09:29:05Z

<div> I have a light load of pamphlets I'd like to get to the greeters station by Friday morning. So if you would be kind enough to take them for me, I'd be very greatful. <br/> <br/> <br/>Thanks.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 4 replies </div>

Chains 2008-04-29T09:29:05Z suibom http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/973830c4-a80e-417d-bc74-0e2a61679db4 2008-04-29T18:41:54Z 2008-04-29T18:41:54Z

<div>Hey all. Normally I wouldn't cross-post a vid link in FD, but since many of these folks are going to be at FD I figured I'd go ahead. If the moderators decide to delete the post, I'd understand. <br/> <br/>Here's the post: <br/>We were lucky enough to get Noel, Ian, Jordan, and Greg of the Vulcan Crew in Oregon to teach some workshops earlier this month. After the workshops, we all hit the Portland fire jam for fire fun and here's the result : <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD_nHqWAUvc <br/> <br/>Hope you like it. <br/> <br/>poi, staff, meteor and whips! <br/> <br/>Peace, <br/>- Sui</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

suibom 2008-04-29T18:41:54Z waldemar http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/8f9015b8-34fb-43ed-be70-fd210e334910 2008-04-29T17:52:08Z 2008-04-18T01:18:57Z

<div>Just a reminder that this year the official international No Pants Day falls within FireDrums. It's May 2, 2008. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Pants_Day</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 7 replies </div>

waldemar 2008-04-18T01:18:57Z THE SPECIAL http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/1a3bf964-d578-40f9-ab4c-777c5dd13f3f 2008-04-29T17:48:03Z 2008-04-28T19:27:29Z

<div>kero isnt on your list of fuels. can we bring it and use it there?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 15 replies </div>

THE SPECIAL 2008-04-28T19:27:29Z sky http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/c1f96de3-155d-4863-837b-0657fbc3e894 2008-04-29T16:31:13Z 2008-04-25T19:09:37Z

<div>So we've gone a different direction and lost the DJ thing as you may have noticed last year. It was really awesome, that is until Saturday midnite, and the drummers who had been playin all weekend were burned out and stopped. We hope that we have more drummers and pace the drumming out this time and it won't be an issue. <br/> <br/>So here's what we discussed with the drummers as a back up. <br/> <br/>We get as many of you as possible to send us your suggestions for preferred music and put it on an iPod. <br/> <br/>We have a couple of self powered speakers or small amplified system ready. <br/> <br/>If the drummers get to a point that they need to take a break, the drummers helmsman just taps the play button on the iPod and we continue spinning. <br/> <br/>When the drummers are rested and ready to resume, the drummers helmsman taps stop, and the drummers have at it again. <br/> <br/>This way, the drummers are in control and there's no conflict or ambiguities about when someone stops or starts. <br/> <br/>SOOOOOO, the lovely miss Erin (Luxotica) has offered to put a compilation together for us. All we need is for you to send her a list of your favs and we'll have this standing by. <br/> <br/>But please know this, , we aren't bringing back the DJ thing. This is just as a back-up and is totally controlled by the drummers. <br/> <br/>You can reply to this thread or you can send a message to; <br/>bonfires@firedrums.org <br/>with your music picks.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 11 replies </div>

sky 2008-04-25T19:09:37Z hannah http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/4c8e1f7f-740e-4f22-bc3d-d1ece3960282 2008-04-29T16:26:51Z 2008-04-29T16:19:47Z

<div>Who wants it?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 1 reply </div>

hannah 2008-04-29T16:19:47Z Grimm http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/b686205a-358a-4b48-adcd-a5e826edd893 2008-04-29T05:10:59Z 2008-04-21T16:44:08Z

<div> Yeah, me three, my class description was less than website ready and kinda vague, so here you go. <br/> <br/>Skill Level: Any, though I highly recommend taking Jenai's beginners class. <br/> <br/>Equipment: Must bring own fans, preferably small enough for inside planes. I may have an extra set or two of mine, but they may be gone by class time. Also, bring something to drink, a way to dry your hands, and lots of energy! <br/> <br/>We will have much to cover, but I will start from the beginning for those that missed the beginner lesson. We will examine each participants fans, particularly the handles, and discuss the grip and stopping points for each style. Once everyone is comfortable, we can have some fun. <br/>At first we will focus on basic spinning in the 6 planes, the wrist movement needed for rapid direction changes, and simple arm movements. From there we will touch on basic forms, hand positions, weaves, and how to transition them to various spins and back. <br/>Now that our shoulders are good and hurty, we will work on more intricate arm movements, poi-like patterning such as anti-spins and 1/2 flowers, turns / body movement, and later still... timing changes, 45's, 3-D fun, leads and follows, full flowers, finger switching, beat-matching moves to music, and more. <br/> <br/>ONE WEEK!!!!!!!!!!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 7 replies </div>

Grimm 2008-04-21T16:44:08Z euphoriuhh http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/f1be2f8e-9888-4b02-906e-02cca2528f67 2008-04-29T01:38:56Z 2008-04-27T22:26:43Z

<div>if you or someone you know hasnt bought a ticket yet, let me know... ive got an extra. :) <br/>of course, face value or less - just dont want a spot at this amazing event to go to waste <br/>beyond stokedddd <br/>see you soon ~</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 2 replies </div>

euphoriuhh 2008-04-27T22:26:43Z sky http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/b79bcea7-239b-4ead-b342-88c1616c790a 2008-04-29T01:36:18Z 2008-04-23T02:33:22Z

<div>As there are a number of people coming into the SF, Oakland and San Jose areas and there will be a lot of gear, I'm thinking of renting a cargo / passenger van to make a trip beginning @ SFO, then SF, Oakland and finally San Jose and then up to the gathering. The time and schedule would depend on who needs a ride and when. If my plan works out, to make for as much room as possible, I'll be heading up to Cutters Wednesday to drop off a load of gear and then back to the Vulcan for the nite. <br/> <br/>So, does anyone know of anyone who has a large van with lots of seats and room for people and supplies we could hire?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 14 replies </div>

sky 2008-04-23T02:33:22Z sky http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/8ee2b3d8-8ff0-485c-ace8-4b4aa13b80d1 2008-04-28T19:33:00Z 2008-04-28T19:33:00Z

<div>TICKET SALES END THURSDAY MORNING @ 9 AM (maybe sooner) <br/>NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE GATE <br/> <br/>Please spread the word, , we are very near our max, , , maybe even a bit over by now but I'm traveling and don't have time to check right now. So if you know of anyone who wants to come to the gathering, please let them know we are very close to ending ticket sales. <br/>If many more people get tix in the next few days, we'll be cuting off tix sooner. <br/>peazz <br/>sky</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

sky 2008-04-28T19:33:00Z bliss-butterfly http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/397a3422-c5d1-4db0-8301-51908496f8d1 2008-04-28T05:27:48Z 2008-04-28T05:27:48Z

<div>Greetings Fire Drums Tribe! <br/> <br/>On Saturday at 3, I'll be teaching a double staff dance playshop in the Fiya Pit Ampitheater. This class is designed for the intermediate to advanced double staff student wanting to explore ways of dancing with a multitude of skills. <br/> <br/>*We will warm up with a series of yoga postures, excersises, and movements to help strengthen and open the whole body for dance. <br/> <br/>*A brief amount of theory on creating fire choreography, blocking and performance will be covered. <br/> <br/>*Each dance movement will be broken down, explained, drilled and double staff manipulation/combo added. <br/> <br/>*No dance experience is necessary, we will begin with basic movements and offer more intricate options for advanced dancers to expand skill, balance, and coordination. <br/> <br/>*We will learn combos for solo, duet, trio, quad, pente and multi person dances <br/> <br/>*A brief cooldown at the end of class to leave blissful relaxation and ready for the next spin thang! <br/> <br/>Dance Styles/Concepts : <br/> <br/>*Hip Hop <br/>*Bellydance <br/>*Modern <br/>*Yoga <br/>*Stick Fighting <br/>*Kicks and Jumps <br/>*Turns <br/>*Levels <br/>*Positive and Negative Space <br/>*Even Walking!!! <br/> <br/>Double Staff Trick/Concepts ; ) <br/> <br/>*Butterfly Flow <br/>*Translations <br/>*Thread the Needle <br/>*Isolations <br/>*Antispin 1/2 Antispin <br/>*Trammels <br/>*Tosses <br/>*BTB (behind the back) OTH (over the head) <br/>*Under knees and around arms <br/>*Flowers <br/>*Hybrids <br/>*Inside Moves <br/> <br/>All these movements need not be mastered, as we will go over each one (or as much as time allows!). The focus will be on adding dance to the double staff flow, so less time will be dedicated to drilling each of the double staff manipulations. Be prepared for a fun and challenging playshop that moves quickly. <br/> <br/>*Notes will be emailed to participants that wish for them after fire drums! </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 0 replies </div>

bliss-butterfly 2008-04-28T05:27:48Z sky http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/8c5ed277-01c8-495e-971e-d7b1615b2710 2008-04-28T01:23:29Z 2008-04-05T22:24:42Z

<div>Just a few weeks away and there's getting to be more discussion about ride sharing from various areas. So we're starting several threads from some of the busier areas to help facilitate everyone getting up and back. Parking is always an issue and we're already gonna be burning up a bit more than our normal share of the atmosphere. So please help out and let everyone know if you have room to give someone a lift or if you're in need of one. Even if you don't have room for someone but perhaps can haul up some gear, every little bit helps! <br/>And a reminder, NO CARS IN CAMP SITES. Car camping will be in the lower lot or in the upper lot by the lodge. Campers and RV's will be along the road just past the cabin as you enter the east camp. <br/>Please post; <br/>space 'offered' or 'needed', <br/>your starting location, date, time as well as expected departure time.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 9 replies </div>

sky 2008-04-05T22:24:42Z geminitrix http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/817d4563-f904-4276-8a63-2eef35830f68 2008-04-28T01:17:29Z 2008-04-25T20:35:22Z

<div>Doing the long haul all on my own and if anyone is thinking about it... <br/> <br/>Hit me back: <br/>Erin (at) luxotica (dot ) com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 1 reply </div>

geminitrix 2008-04-25T20:35:22Z geminitrix http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/a1756417-4409-43ac-ae84-7b70693fc09b 2008-04-28T00:48:17Z 2008-04-28T00:10:29Z

<div>I have a special fire friend, SHIN from Radiant Heat flying in from Vancouver, BC via Seattle who REALLY needs a ride from San Jose airport... any chance someone can pick her up??? Its worth some serious Karma love from Luxotica... <br/> <br/>GeminiTrix</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://firedrums.tribe.net">FireDrums</a> - 1 reply </div&