Burning Man

My Film Playa Pics

In Burning Man on 7 September 2003 with Comments Off

       
Thanks to some help from my sweetie’s scanner, here’s the last of my Burning Man photos. These were shot on film our last day in BRC and the night of the burn. Enjoy! More »

More Potty Memories

In Burning Man on 7 September 2003 with Comments Off

Why is it that so many of my Burning Man Memories involve Porta Potties?
There was the octogenarian I bumped into in line, who told me that three generations of her family were there.
There was Porta Potty tennis – a note written on the back of the door that said “Wanna play Porta Potty Tennis? [...]

New in {fray}: Joshua Tree Blooms

In Burning Man, Fray on 7 September 2003 with Comments Off

Burning Man. Arcosanti. The desert calls dreamers.
If you were one of the 30,000 people with me in Black Rock City last weekend, then you’ll need no explanation of why Joshua Tree Blooms, Liz’s tale of overcoming writer’s block in the desert, seemed like the perfect story to come home to. And if you weren’t, [...]

Burning Memories

In Burning Man on 6 September 2003 with Comments Off

I’ll always remember the big things – the man burning, the Vogon camp, the look in Heather’s eye as we biked the outer fence. It’s the little moments I fear losing now that I’m back in the “real world.”
There was a sign on one of the potties: “Beware! Gorilla on the loose!” When a [...]

Video: The Swedish Cowboy Song

In Burning Man on 3 September 2003 with Comments Off

So this is a little difficult to explain. Just know this: It’s hot during the day at Burning Man. Really hot. So entertainment that comes to you is pretty great. And, fortunately for us Vogons, we have Evan, and he has a bullhorn.
You should also know that the two people in this clip have never [...]

My Digital Playa Pics

In Burning Man on 3 September 2003 with Comments Off

   
Here’s a small gallery of some shots I took with my digital camera at Burning Man this year (the film shots still need to be scanned). More »

Heather’s Pinhole Pics

In Burning Man on 2 September 2003 with Comments Off

When Heather set up the tripod for her playa pinhole portraits, I got to be the lovely assistant. We paused only once to photograph ourselves.
See also: More Vogon photos from Kate. Mine tomorrow.

Video: Spontaneous Whip Camp

In Burning Man on 2 September 2003 with Comments Off

There is no way to talk about Burning Man without just jumping into the middle. So here goes.
One of my favorite moments from this year was when Vogon 42 (our camp) suddenly became Spontaneous Whip Camp. See, Jason brings whips to Burning Man. Nothing kinky (unless you count a childhood Indiana Jones fetish as kinky), [...]

“Home”

In Burning Man on 31 August 2003 with Comments Off

We’re home. Everything looks different. It’s weird.
I am also very tired. More soon.
Tonight, bathing and sushi and more bathing. Tomorrow, unpack.

And It’s On

In Burning Man on 25 August 2003 with Comments Off

The sun is rising, the van needs packing, and Spoo the cat is freaking out. It’s time.
If you’re headed to Burning Man, you can look us up at Vogon 42 near Certain Authority. If not, I’ll be back in a week.
Rock!