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looking for help in BED

2008-08-04T17:42:07Z

The Bureau of Erotic Discourse is in need of help. if you aren't aware of them they are the folks who got sexual assault prevention it's first mention in any BM literature. they make the cute pink buttons, hold workshops, and put up the educational posters in the porta potties.

they have a tribe:
http://brcsap.tribe.net/

i'll be there on Sunday morning Aug 24 to help put up the pottie posters - anyone want to join us? they can also use help taking down the posters after the event. please help!

thanks,
ranger biteme

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Rumble with Controlled Burn Sat. June 14th

2008-06-13T18:48:46Z

Are you ready to RUMBLE this weekend?
Controlled Burn is having a RUMBLE this Saturday evening June 14th
At Amendment 21, Virginia and Liberty in Reno
6 to 8 pm dinner and drink specials
8 to10 pm Fire, Fire and more Fire by Controlled Burn
10 to ? Dancing, Dancing and more Dancing
Featuring Auditory Canvas and DJ Rhino
Fundraiser for Controlled Burn's Fire Arts Festival July 19th at the City Plaza
$10 cover at the door

For more information www.controlledburnreno.com

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Reno Blues Society's Annual M.A.S.H Bash Nov. 10th

2007-11-02T17:32:40Z

The Annual Reno Blues Society's M.A.S.H. Bash is Saturday November 10th at the Holiday Inn on 6th St. from 4 to 12 am. 5 local Bands donate their set for the charity of the Veterans Home which is for families of Vets to stay in while their loved ones are at the Veterans Hospital.

The cost is $10. For more information please go to www.renoblues.org

Hope to see you there. No need to dress up but it always makes for a more fun time. Scrubs, bandages, nurses, Klinger antics.

Come dance with me,
Cindi

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streaker

2007-10-08T18:56:16Z

http://rapidshare.com/files/61179903/streaker.avi.html

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Allcom

2007-09-20T00:44:56Z

hey all you former Alphas and now full on Rangers....the word has gone out that you should have been successfully added to Allcom (careful what you wish for) if for some reason you didn't get added properly, hit me back or just post here and we'll see about rectifying your situation (again....careful what you wish for =)

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first year rangering

2007-09-19T13:13:46Z

I'm hooked! it was a total blast during this years BM. I am looking forward to more next year. I wish it wasn't just a week.

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10 Things I Hate About Burning Man

2007-09-12T12:20:48Z

http://www.newsreview.com/reno/Content?oid=481375

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American Dream?

2007-09-09T16:49:04Z

Allcom - Backbone,

Can someone confirm for me that next years theme being American Dream is not a joke? On the surface it appears to go against everything that Burningman means to me. Isn't the "American Dream" all about capitalism and making money? Maybe I am reading this wrong, but I just don't get it right now. Thanks!

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What's Echelon like?

2007-08-16T06:07:26Z

Anyone care to share their descriptions, experiences?

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Donner Awards

2007-08-06T15:05:01Z

Stumbling across some articles, I was reminded of something called the Donner Awards. Are these still being done?

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Coyote Springs Restoration Project

2007-07-25T22:01:25Z

Greetings from Gerlach!

The event is looming and things are gearing up around here. DPW's Tony "Coyote" Perez is testing out his new transit for the City survey. The sign shop is in production mode, the Man is built and in His box, and the Man base and Cafe construction crews are in pre-production. The Green Man burn is almost upon us, and the excitement is so tangible it has texture and flavor-- kind of malty, with a whiff of hops, smooth and delicious!

You all should be aware of a unique opportunity to "Green your Burn" during the event this year. The Friends of Black Rock High Rock along with the Earth Guardians is planning to conduct a volunteer restoration effort on Wednesday, August 29 and Thursday, August 30, at the Coyote Spring dunes just east of Black Rock City along the edge of the playa. This will be the first time that volunteers coming directly from the event will work on a project from the BLM's own resource management plan, and it is an important next step in developing more meaningful partnerships to protect the long term health of the Black Rock Desert.

The Coyote Spring dunes actually are spring fed, but the flow has diminished somewhat since the development of the "Frog Pond" springs. The dunes have been further impacted by illegal off-highway vehicle (OHV) use-- people are jumping them with their ATVs and motorcycles. This is causing ugly erosion and further threatening the viability of the springs there. These dunes help to support kit foxes, birds, lizards, and other fauna and flora-- and are situated adjacent to the historic Nobles Route of the California-Oregon Emigrant Trails.

What we are planning to do is to make an example of these particularly sensitive dunes to educate OHV users about appropriate behavior in the National Conservation Area (NCA). We will build a fence (or segments of fence) to prohibit traffic from impacting the dunes, erect signs informing visitors of the reasons these impacts are inappropriate, remove and camouflage the damage that already exists, and collect native seed where possible to germinate for future replanting efforts. The desired outcome is not only to arrest and repair the damage at these dunes, but to educate people to avoid damage spreading to other sensitive areas of the desert.

I hope you will join us on Wednesday, August 29, at 8 AM at the Earth Guardians in Center Camp. We will transport everyone to and from the site, and will provide lunch on Wednesday. We will do two shifts on Wednesday, but on Thursday we plan to do a shorter shift of just a few hours. Everyone who participates in the event will get a special T-shirt! Woohoo! Andy Baker of Earth Guardians is also planning some nature hikes and an invasive plant removal project at Cassidy Mine-- here's the schedule:

Tuesday: 8 AM – 1 PM: Nature Walk to Coyote Springs & Frog Pond
3 PM – 5 PM: Environmental Stewardship Meeting
Wednesday: 8 AM – 5 PM: All-day restoration work trip & field trip
Thursday: 8 AM – 1 PM: Restoration work at Coyote Springs
3 PM – 5 PM: Environmental Stewardship Meeting
Friday: 8 AM – 2 PM: Restoration work at Cassidy Mine
3 PM – 7 PM: Nature Walk to Coyote Springs & Frog Pond

If anyone is interested in volunteering and needs more information, please contact me at metric (at) blackrockdesert (dot) org or call (775) 557-2900. This project is open to the public, so there should be an interesting mix of people in attendance. I hope to see you there!

Sincerely, Metric

Matthew Ebert aka Metric
Program Coordinator
Friends of Black Rock High Rock
http://blackrockdesert.org

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early arrival list?

2007-07-21T04:06:15Z

Hi all, Ranger Atreyu here. Who do I speak with to get on the Ranger early arrival list? I was hoping to come in on Saturday and begin doing shifts on Sunday. Could someone point me in the right direction?

Thank you!

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Carpool to BRC from LA anyone?

2007-07-14T20:40:40Z

I'm planning on going to BRC on the 23rd next month....anyone else doing the same? Want to carpool or caravan from LA? Let me know....Shiho :)

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FOR

2007-06-30T05:16:54Z

http://dpw.tribe.net/photos/2c8446fb-804e-4bf0-8f41-dc0e4f03e130

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SOLAR LED Christmas lights, other blinky goodness- CHEAP!!

2007-06-29T21:56:41Z

Hey All,
As promised, the back-ordered SOLAR powered LED Christmas light sets are now on their way!!

In 2 weeks the sets will be arriving, so I wanted to give ya'll a heads-up. I will have a few sets on-hand to purchase once they arrive (in Colorado, but I can also take care of you via mail order, with payments made through Pay Pal!!), but for those planning larger projects, or who know they would like a number of these sets or in specific colors, I can place an order just for you...

check out the specs below:

http://www.flipo.com/products_list.aspx?Subcategory=Solar+LED+Strands

It will be the 102 LED strands that will be available, in WHITE (clear), BLUE, and RED+GREEN (red and green alternating colors... definitely more Christmasy, but also good for illuminating an area while not killing your nightvision). These 50ft strands stay illuminated 10-16hrs at night, with a light-senstitive auto-on/off feature.

Ignore the retail price listed on the webpage!! Your price will be $50/set (a savings of $10/set, plus you're not paying for shipping! Non-solar, ie plug-in, 100 LED light string sets retailed for about $50-60 this past Christmas, just as a price comparison). If you order more than 2 sets, I can work out a better deal for you- chat me up about your ideas!!

I will also have available, 60-LED solar string sets, which illiminate 8-10 hours, same auto on/off feature, in the following colors: WHITE, BLUE, RED, GREEN. These strings are 37ft long, with LEDS every 6inches. Your price on these are $40 (or lower if you buy a few sets!!).

SOLAR LANTERNS
http://www.flipo.com/products_list.aspx?Subcategory=Solar+Lanterns

Light-sensitive auto on/off. Each lantern has multiple functions allowing the lantern to imitate the look of a kerosene lantern or act as a bright area light. Weather and water resistant, each lantern requires no additional wiring and includes a Sheppard's hook for permanent ground placement, or carry handle for hanging wherever.
Copper or black finish, $16 each.

OTHER BLINKY GOODIES, at near-wholesale prices:

FLAMELESS LED candles- great candle lighting effects, without the danger of open flame!

Flickering LED blow/clap on/off 4, 5, 6 inch "pillar" wax candles:
$10, $11, $12 each respectively

Flickering LED tea-lights- in yellow, blue, green, or red color.
run off a single replaceable CR2032 or 2016 battery, run time 15-20hrs. $2 each, or lower if you get several...

Head lamps!!
dual brightness white LEDs, also with a RED LED that can be set in solid or blinky mode for visibility- super cheap at $8!!!

super bright 9 LED mini flashlights
el wire lit glasses
color shifting keychain pens
scrolling LED belt buckles- red, blue, white or pink
magnetic scrolling LED badges- great for bikes, clothes, Ranger wear!
color shifting LED rose quartz pendants- assorted shapes
color shifting and flashing jewelry- great for gifties!
clip-on or magnetic blinky lights
blinky belly rings
blinky toe or adjustable rings, with shapes
29in colored LED flash tube necklaces - great for bikes /wheels!!
BLACKLIGHT LED HEAD LAMPS!!
flashing design hair clips, and bracelets
PET BLINKERS
mesmerizing LED fans

replacement batteries- CR927, CR2032, CR2016, AG3 in cards of 5, 6 or 12 batteries (or individually, as you need) for really cheap- a *fraction* of the price compared to Radio Shack!!

GLOW POI!!
various kinds and prices... but purchase a set of super-cool, made-by-me Ogg poi, and get a free hour lesson (sorry, applies to Front Range folks only!!) to get you on your way to poi spinning fabulousness!!

bean bag practice poi, blacklight or non-blacklight reactive :-)

Chat me up about your blinky and light ideas, needs, or fantasies, and we'll get the ball rolling on making it all happen!!

Love and "lights",
Lavendyr / Ranger Chyral

rbroyden at hotmail dot com
970-331-6100

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South Bay Precompression Rangers Wanted

2007-06-04T22:57:50Z

Greetings my Ranger bretheren.

This weekend, June 8-10, there is a South Bay Regional Pre-compression and we're looking for a few good kilts. If anyone isn't going to Flambe Lounge (or want's to got to both), we could really use a couple of khaki clad hero's to help the party run smoothly. This would probably be a very low key gathering so I don't envision the need for formal shifts. Just a few of us sporting the virtually universal go-to emblem so that folks know that there are people to go to in the event of a problem. All you'll need to do is wander around and be the gorgeous, caring spirits that you always are.

Info on the South Bay Regional Precompression can be found at the bottom of this post.

Unfortunitely due to the small size of the gathering, we're not able to provide comp tickets for volunteers. So if you're already planning to attend or just want to dust off not only your Rangering skills, but your playa gear as well, this would be a perfect opportunity to do so.

Also, if anyone happens to have a couple of FRS radios we could utilize, that would rock.

As of this moment, since noone else grabbed the torch and ran, I'm coordinating the Ranger presence. If anyone else would like to step up to plate and run it instead, please feel free. This is a do-ocracy after all. If anyone believes that there needs to be a more formalized Ranger presence, hey... step right up and hit it outta the park.

---
rodent (putting the eek in geek)

(for info see below or go to www.lupinlodge.org )>>>>>>>>>

Whether you've been to Burning Man since 1991, or want to go for the first time this year, come join local burners at Lupin for this THREE DAY 2007 PRECOMPRESSION WEEKEND! Gear up for the playa, do some practice camping (shake the dust out of your tent, test your air mattress, see how warm your playa coat really is!), PARTICIPATE in the creation of a playa-rific experience for everyone who attends. Want to DJ? Practice your FIRE SPINNING performance? Have a new ART project or EL WIRE creation you'd like to show off? Tune in to the 2007 Burning Man "GREEN MAN" theme with new ideas for GIFTING, INTERACTIVE ART, and RADICAL SELF-EXPRESSION! Come to give to your community and be delighted by your fellow aprticipants! Workshops are planned -including instruction on the latest techniques for building evaporation ponds, solar powered campsites, wind powered campsites, massage workshops and exchange, drumming and more.

Burning Man Principles: As a Burning Man Regional event, this gathering is for the entire community and participants are encouraged to embrace the 10 Principles of Burning Man:

Radical Inclusion Communal Effort

Gifting Civic Responsibility

Decommodification Leave No Trace

Radical Self-Reliance Participation

Radical Self-Expression Immediacy

Registration: As a family naturist retreat, Lupin Lodge has certain restrictions and all attendees will be required to register at the gate before admission to the campground (see Lupin Agreements for information).

Please RSVP to realgirl at southbayburners.org so we can get a headcount prior to the event. Camping fees are collected at the gate to cover expenses for Lupin Lodge. In the interest of keeping admission prices low, the Regional will not be using this event as a fundraiser. No vending is permitted inside.

Weekend fees (per person):

9am Friday – 8pm Sunday (3 days, 2 nights) $75

9am Saturday – 8pm Sunday (2 days, 1 night) $65

All day Sunday, beginning at 9am – 8pm $30

Above rates are for "dry camping" only, RV hookups are an additional $15 per day. There are 17 RV sites and over 100 tent sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, 7 Yurts and a large cabin are available for rental.

Facilities: Lupin offers a swimming pool, 2 hot tubs, a sauna, showers and other recreational amenities including free Wi-Fi. (Bathing suits are prohibited in the pool and hot tubs.) There are restrooms near the pool and the clubhouse; additional porta-potties will be provided based on expected attendance.

Meals: The Lupin Clubhouse Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as beer, wine, juices, espressos and a variety of snacks. Although you may prepare your own meals, they will be preparing buffet-style meals over the weekend as well (vegan options will be available at all the buffets).

Friday night, 6pm-9pm – Pasta dinner $10

Saturday night, 5pm-8pm – BBQ $12

Sunday morning, 8am-11am – Breakfast buffet $ 7

A community kitchen is also available with a stove, microwave, coffeemaker, sink etc. (please leave no trace!) Because of high fire danger in the mountains, no open flames or camp stoves may be used for cooking at tent sites. Cooking in enclosed RVs or vans, or use of the communal BBQ grills is permitted.

Music: A DJ booth (with electricity provided) will be set up near the clubhouse lawn, spinning house, break beats, techno and a variety of burner-friendly music 24x7 for the duration of our event (Friday through Sunday evening). Although there will be no shutoff time for the music, we will need to adhere to legal decibel limits. If you would like to take a DJ shift, please contact our DJ coordinator, Big Mike, or join the regional discussion group.

Fire: Fire performers are encouraged to bring your poi and spin to the music! We will have a designated fuel depot, spin-out procedures, and assigned fire safeties with fire extinguishers in order to ensure fire is contained at all times. If you want to spin, please talk to peaceblossom to review safety procedures.

Art: We will have various EL-wire art installations near the clubhouse and camping areas, and you are welcome to bring more! To pre-register your art and discuss placement, email to peaceblossom at sbcglobal.net. There will also be slideshows and short DVDs playing in the NuDome Yurt throughout the weekend.

Participate: We welcome volunteers to ensure our PreCom is successful. If you have experience working Gate, Greeters, Rangers, Registration, Playa Info, Artery etc. then plug in locally and bring your experience to this event! If you would like to be a volunteer, email to realgirl at southbayburners.com with the subject line: PARTICIPATE.

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Allcom

2007-06-04T06:42:03Z

Has there been an allcom malfunction? I feel like I haven't gotten an e-mail in weeks.

-Oliphant

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June 2nd Training

2007-06-01T14:26:15Z

The ranger training for June 2nd is coming up at the BM headquarters. I haven't heard peep back from any one about getting trained at this event. Any person I should talk to or would it be prudent to just show up?

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too late to ranger for 2007?

2007-05-19T03:11:58Z

Anyone know if it is too late to help out in 2007? I got my first taste of rangering this year at Interfuse this year and found my niche, really love helping people work out issues and being there at just the right time when one happens, fits my flow great and enjoy it. Would love to do it on the playa and learn some great techniques to bring home to help train next years Interrangers (Interfuse Rangers), as well as being better able to serve my community.

I am not 100% going to BM this year, but have gone from No Way -> It would be nice maybe -> I think I would like to go -> I really want to go -> How can I make it happen this year. So, you can see where this may lead :D

Also, from reading the site it is my understanding that Alpha Rangers can be trained on playa if they are not west coast? (I live in Iowa).

thanks!

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Hopefull new Ranger for BM 2007

2007-05-17T18:44:32Z

Hello my Khaki Friends-

I was hoping to introduce myself and ask a few questions

My name is Holly (AKA Bewitched) and I filled out the Ranger volunteer form a cople of months ago. I haven't heard anything back yet, but since it's only January, I'm not too concerned.
2007 will be my 7th burn and although I've been part of the fire conclave convergence ( fire spinner) camp for many years, I'm looking for a new gig and way to participate this year. I'm also close friends with Ranger Teksage and Ranger Gemini who have been nice enough to help me out in this process.

OK....a few quick questions.....

When would I expect to hear from the Rangers?
I've heard about a training session on the black rock in July, does this still happen, if so when?
Is there anything else I should know?

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Elvis immortalized

2007-05-17T06:36:39Z

If I'm not mistaken [it could happen], Elvis IS the cover of the 2007 Ranger Handbook.

Way to go Matt.

Sas

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US ranks number 1 worldwide

2006-12-12T01:34:13Z

http://articles.news.aol.com/news/_a/us-imprisons-more-people-than-any-other/20061209111509990004?ncid=NWS00010000000001

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Can you identify?

2006-12-11T03:01:23Z

http://somafm.com/rusty/whatever%20experience%20they%20wa.mp3

Who is the second voice? I'm pretty sure the first one is Rivka/Psycho/Pheonix.

Sasquatch?

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PDF tickets, need at least one, 2 would be great! :)

2006-09-15T14:04:23Z

does anyone have one or two PDF tickets available? If not, know of any one regional besides transformance?

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aggression management

2006-09-07T23:12:44Z

http://www.riskinstitute.org/peri/ptr/Aggression+Management.htm

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Question about Saturday event arrival

2006-09-05T23:47:37Z

Hi Everybody.

I plan on arriving on the playa Saturday morning to make it to the Sunday on-playa ranger training. I took a year off rangering and have been off the email list.

Does anyone know what I should do at the gate? I couldn't find anything about rangers getting on an early arrival list, and in the past I've just driven up on saturday with no problem. Will it be the same this year?

Ranger Juanton

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Radio Communication

2006-08-23T13:05:41Z

Found this over at a wiki for the video game Battlefield2. It's a nice article on radio communications and protocols. Mainly geared towards military comm but I thought it would be a usefull overview and brings up some good points.

If someone could copy and paste the text over to allcomm, that would be nice.

http://wiki.bf2s.com/tactical-guides/radio-communication-guide

---
rodent (putting the eek in geek)

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For Odwally and all who wear khaki

2006-08-20T15:11:23Z

(I did not write this! I am cleaning up my hard drive and thought I share.)

Sestina: Ranger

Seduced by memories of dust
and x-thousand facets, the gem of chaos
glittering upon the desert’s mind,
I prepare for rebirth with the Man in fire,
watch Black Rock City rise from the flat, cracked Playa,
drawn to participate in the destruction of order

while simultaneously providing order.
I teach virgins – desire immolation, laugh at dust!
My eyes, the desert’s eyes, hands and voice of the Playa
when drunks would harm her in the name of chaos
or scorch his dry hide with ill-conceived fire.
I am there to ask, if a citizen does not mind,

To be aware, and quick enough of mind:
rearrange this palace of newborn order
and free nonconformity, giving 30 feet to fire
lanes and water trucks that tame the dust
of streets; sublimating all permutations of chaos,
trying not to stumble over rebar sunk deep into Playa…

Look up, flags snapping, rippling ghosts across the Playa.
After a night running between Thunderdome’s gothic mind
sling and IllumiNaughty’s electronica-limned chaos
the scent of coffee lures me, Center Camp Café, I order
double latte, extra foam, and taste alkali, dust,
sweat, and a longing for rest mix, form fire

heading towards stomach and brain. Most fire
has burned to coals, just before dawn on the Playa
when most camps are quiet and even dust
sleeps while the more industrious mind
their sagging rigs and tangled bicycles, coaxing order
from night’s cold wind and chaos,

better to survive incipient chaos,
oncoming day. The sun, already flinging fire
upon the tents and shoulders of order,
I catch still more feathers on the warming Playa,
chastise my vindictive mind
for wanting to bury boa murderers in dust.

I am vestal of fire, envoy of compassion on the Playa.
Embodying order, I bring freedom within reach of another mind.
For seven days I hallow chaos, in year’s balance I dream of dust.

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playa training schedule

2006-08-05T20:29:06Z

Hi y'all

does anyone know the exact schedule for the pre-event playa training? I want to volunteer to put up some posters for B.E.D. and need to know what times I can commit to.

BTW - does anyone know who I can contact to check on staff tickets?

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Playa artificat for sale - Ranger/Perimeter vehicle

2006-08-02T13:47:57Z

Time for me to upgrade my ranger/perimeter vehicle to a hybrid so....

1992 Ford Explorer XLT for sale ready to go for ranger/perimeter duty ($3k)

200,000+ miles, 10 years BM veteran vehicle
CB/PA with 5/8 wave antenna
tan leather seats
dual band 440/2m antenna
power sunroof/moonroof combo
dashboard cover and floor mats
roof rack with two bike racks + cargo hold + carrier basket
4WD, automatic, power steering/power brakes, AC
6 disk CD changer, no tape
BM accessories (stickers, emblems)
sheepskin seat covers
bumper mounted ball hitch
bumper mounted towing hooks
center console plus add-on console with three DC plugs and switch (for your running gear, CB, radios, lights, etc.)
Nokia hands free adapter with speaker, mic and data port
cannine barrier
two 750 Amp batteries
rear seats with 60/40 split
31" Goodyear Tires (<20k miles)
2 service manuals (Chiltons and Ford).

Vehicle used by me at Burning Man for Ranger, Gate, and Perimeter operations so removal of emblems may be required for use at the event.
Some internal reflectors are cracked. Note: Residual playa dust for your off playa comfort.
Seat covers due to cracking of leather. Driver seat has broken up/down lever but seat can also be adjusted with powered up/down and forward/backward switches. Hood paint fading.

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About this dust

2006-07-28T17:25:02Z

The Ranger Pre Playa check list says this "This year could prove to be one of the dustiest in a while, be prepared to deal with the dust."
Just wondering if this is routine sort of expectation and said every year or if this comment is based on forecast trends for 2006?

Personally, I found my standard issue Isreali gasmask performed outstandingly in the dust storms. Down side is speaking sounds a bit muffled when wearing it. Guess I'll have to downgrade to actual dust masks.

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How can I become a RANGER?

2006-07-25T15:13:36Z

I LUV RANGERS!
Whenever I C a Ranger (on the playa or not) I want 2 hug them. 2 me, knowing there is a Ranger around is knowing your protected without judgment.

So can I B a Ranger, 2?! 2006 will B my 3rd year on the playa. This past year I participated in The Church of Silk and Kissing Bandits. Both fun, interactive performances pieces. I would like 2 do both events next year, and I would like to give back by being a Ranger.

Please give me the up and up on being a Ranger~
*What's your favorite part or role as a Ranger?
*Why do you feel it is important to give back as a Ranger?
*What situations can I expect to encounter as a Ranger?
*What is expected of me as a Ranger?

Giving up your precious playa time to protect the participants @ BRC is such a selfless act~ yawl deserve hugs and kisses all the time!!!
RED

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carpool for ranger training on-playa

2006-07-20T13:50:44Z

hey there,

ranger bite me here,
anyone driving up to the playa for the weekend of playa training from sf?

i have to go back sunday night to work, then drive back wednesday night for the rest of the event - looking to bum or share a ride for both trips, if possible.

i don't have a motor vehicle, so would have to rent if you don't either. if you drive, i'll pay for all the gas.

please pm replies to me, the internet here in kyrgystan is really really slow,
cheers and see you there!
biteme

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San Juan ROM

2006-07-18T23:06:01Z

I intend to go to San Juan Aug 5 for the ROM. Would like to ride with someone. I'm heading up from the Portland area. Any one going up that way. Care to catch a ride or let me ride along?

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Playa Training

2006-07-14T03:19:10Z

ALLCOM, ALLCOM - RODENT

Hey there fellow Rangers. I'm looking for a ride to the playa for the training this weekend. Anyone leaving from the Bay Area that I can hook up with? I can take greyhound to practically anywhere in the bay area to meet up with you. I can also pitch in for gas.

---
rodent (putting the eek in geek)

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Rangerly folks need for Elysium festival June 14 -16

2006-06-26T21:45:43Z

http://www.elysiumfestival.org/

The site is outrageous. Each campsite has it's own oak tree, the pool's heated, the showers hot, bathrooms plentiful, and the entertainment fine.

Alot of SoCal rangers are going to the LA Event the same weekend and so far we have only three for Elysium. It's NOT a "sanctioned" event so Black Rock Ranger gear is verboten.

Contact me for particulars.

Sas

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snapshots from the Integritron

2006-06-17T14:59:37Z

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8CasWjFq5bMRK&notag=1

Thank you so much to our wonderful hosts, Trainers, Alphas, Senior Rangers and uncommon as dirt Rangers, Echelon folks, Greeters and DPW (did I miss anyone?) . It was a truly grand weekend full of sound baths, great food and fun, and Ranger love!

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Training at intregation --carpool from LA??

2006-06-09T05:40:27Z

Is anyone on this tribe heading out to the integration for the training on June10th?

I am planning on attending and looking to see if anyone wants to carpool.

I live on the westside and will probably take my van which would hold me plus 2 and a bunch of stuff very comfortably.

I'm thinking of heading out Friday afternoon.

My email is lenoue@ucsbalum.net

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Hi from Ranger Tony Danza

2006-05-31T04:55:58Z

This was my second year on the playa and my first as a Ranger. Why Ranger Tony Danza? Uhmmm ... you'll have to ask Ranger Speedbump! It's all his fault.

I mentored with Haiku and Tarzie who were excellent, and did shifts with Alabama and 2Wilde, who I hope are on Tribe so we can stay in touch.

Anyway, glad to be here!

Tony Danza out.

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Nursy Rangers

2006-05-28T15:43:31Z

Are there any nurses that are rangers? I would love to meet them since I'm finishing up a BSN.

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DPW vs. Ranger vs. all other burners...

2006-05-20T00:06:38Z

i'm having an illicit affair with a dpw. (no, not really but that makes a better story)

i told him.
"you're not nearly as dirty and smelly as most dpw. hahahahah. i'm just kidding. don't even know them except for the F*@& off ranger on the car. i think there's a bit of ranger/dpw feuding.

he said.
"oh yeah... I think that a few years back a ranger fell in love w/a young DPW grunt, and they had to keep their relationship a secret... till the DPW grunt's art/madmax car ran over a ranger station and killed a burn barrel, then the ranger retaliated by suggesting the DPW drink less PBR... then it turned into some full on Hatfield/McCoy, Shakespearean playa war....

You're a ranger? You seem much too much fun to be a ranger. Funny how expectations, assumptions, and stereotypes give us these notions."

:)

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selling some of my stuff

2006-03-17T06:48:23Z

If you are interested, please email me and I will get back to you with the details. I will be a way for a few days so do not worry I will get back to you.

ESD 2003 fire dept patch
Bangstix
Outpost Tokyo
Outpost Berlin
Outpost Berlin misspelling
ESD communication patch
BMAN police patch
Tan tie
Outpost Berlin laminates
Babylon 6 ranger patch

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A loss of one of our own...

2005-12-23T05:59:25Z

Long time Burning Man Emergency Services Department volunteer and former Ranger Scott Lofgren (aka Bounce) was stuck and killed by a car late last night.

Scott was doing what he loved to do which was helping people. He was on the side of a very rainy roadside helping out a person who had just had a solo spin out when he was hit. Few details are known at this time other than what is in the article below.

Scott has served many communities by tirelessly volunteering his time and experience to help people. He will be missed. He was a Firefighter as well as a Medic and somewhere silently a fire bell is tolling signal 5555.

He is survived by his wife Chukka.

Related news story:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/baycitynews/archive/2005/12/18/crash18.DTL

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Santa Cruz Rangers at New Year's?

2005-12-16T20:03:30Z

Any Santa Cruz rangers wanna help with Last Night Santa Cruz, our do-it-yourself New Year's parade? We've been trying to track all y'all down. call Lori at three-one-oh.403.9212

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SF Bay Area Rangers

2005-12-14T21:14:24Z

After getting tired of watching the back and forth on Allcomm, I posted the following, so I thought I'd put it out here too,

daMongolian

Seeing as how no one's taking the bull by the horns....

Next Tuesday Dec 20th
Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub

University & San Pablo
2033 San Pablo Ave. in Berkeley
Pizza & Pub
(510) 845-1652

I'll commit to being there between 6:30-7:30, longer if folks show up.

daMongolian

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Paging Santa Cruz Rangers

2005-12-06T05:57:09Z

How can I get a hold of the gaggle of Santa Cruz Rangers? They used to meet at the Poet & Patriot, but I don't know what night it is moved to. Any leads?

Rico

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Ranger Shifts

2005-10-21T21:28:40Z

Hey all,

I was an Alpha this year and it seemed to me that I could have done a lot more Rangering had the shifts been 6 or 4 hours long vs. 8. I found that on Saturday and Sunday night (during the burns) that I was able to Ranger, and still have time for my camp and other activities.

I was also curious if any thoughts or attempts had been made at having a few "floating" or "pick-up" shifts available during the week (or does this happen and I just missed it?)

8 hours is just a little bit long for me, I find myself fading after about 6, especially on graves.

I'm sure there are good reasons for doing the 8's, just curious if a 4, 6 or "float" has ever been tried and what the results were.

It was great working with everyone, and I'm definitely going to do it again next year.

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Paging Twister

2005-10-06T14:50:10Z

Trying to locate a ranger named Twister. You in here?

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Paging Ranger Thumper

2005-10-05T04:47:31Z

anyone know how to reach this person?

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Calling for Rangers at San Diego Decompression

2005-09-28T03:51:43Z

Hi Y'all. I'm coordinating the rangers for Fuego de los Muertos, San Diego's regional decompression. The appropriate tribute is being rendered unto the BRAF so this is an official BM event and this is a call to all those migratory rangers seeking to practice their art with us.

I've posted the particulars after my sig but here are some other things;

All volunteers must buy a ticket. $35 advance and I believe as much as $55 at the gate.
Advance sales aren't happening yet as the website isn't up. I'm told this will happen w/in the week.
Though it's a three day event we could use whatever time you can spare to ranger : ).
It's a nice place to camp but due to being in a wooded area there won't be all the fire you'd expect at BM.
I had a great time last year.

Contact me off-com if you're interested. Uber Guber, Pullease come : ).

Sas

"In a secret conclave held deep in a bunker in ultra-conservative orange county, a cadre of egomaniacal pseudo-burners got together and planned an artless coup. To deceive the naive do-gooders elsewhere in the Orange County and San Diego areas, these pod people decided to call it "OC/SD Decom"

No, that's not right....

In a glorious burst of radically inclusive experimental community, all the burners in Orange and San Diego counties spontaneously materialized together on a hilltop in unanimous communion, merging into a hive mind of intense agreement. They called this "decom"

No, that's not quite right either...

Announcing Fuego de los Muertos Dos!

Born amidst some confusion but no lack of effort, the second OC / SD Decompression event will take place the weekend of October 21-23 at Outdoor World Retreat (<http://www.outdoorworldretreat.com>www.outdoorworldretreat.com) near Boulevard, CA. We're continuing the theme from last year's very successful event, in honor of Halloween, Samhain, and Dia de los Muertos. As some view Burning Man, it's a time to consider and celebrate fire, death and rebirth: creating art, music, theater, life and love.

This is a weekend camping event in a high desert campground. Gates will open at 4pm Friday, October 21. Tickets will be available later this week, starting at $35 and graduating up to $55 as we approach the event. Stay tuned for an announcement about ticket ordering. We'll have a website up at <http://www.fuegodelosmuertos.org>www.fuegodelosmuertos.org shortly with information about the tickets, location, camps, performers, financial details and all. There's already a yahoo group for planning and discussion at <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OC-SD-decom.>groups.yahoo.com/group/OC-SD-decom. If you'd like to help in the planning and doing, please join.

This is a participation event. While we all appreciate the great contributions made by musicians and artists, there will be no free tickets. Everyone here is an artist! Some have already volunteered and devoted their time in planning. Many of these have communicated about details or needs for participants, ideas and materials:

Inspector Gadget: Event Organizer
Michael Hennig: Art Director
Zen Coyote: Theme Camp Placement
Marie-Pierre: Greeters
Sasquatch: Rangers

We also have several people involved in the stage production and management, and you'll be hearing from the stage manager very soon with a list of committed performers and a call for more. This year, we'll have one outdoor stage for live performances, plus DJ's, music and dancing in theme camps.

Last year's event attracted over 400 burners for a long cold last weekend in October. This year will be one week earlier, and hopefully a little warmer - but be prepared nonetheless.

See you at Fuego de Los Muertos in just a month!

love,
Smoke Blower
gregy1@yahoo.com"

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ranger schwag

2005-09-27T18:12:41Z

okay so there are the caribeeners, the flashlights...

everyone asks me where i got my f*@& a ranger, it's your civic duty. i don't even know.

i want one of the one riot, one ranger patches.

next year i wanna make hankies. that could easily pin on any costume.

besides the 'squeek has a crush on me' buttons that i need to make.

xo

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ranger piglet here...

2005-09-21T23:22:47Z

just popping in to say hello to fellow rangers.

i am (was in '05) a fifth year burner, and '05 marked my first year as a ranger. i am totally new to the names and faces, and haiku and ms. rie were my mentors, if that tells you anything at all.

due to camp complications and training on-playa on tuesday, i was able to walk two shifts, but next year i plan on more.

again, hello and it's good to know the rangers have a tribe!

piglet clear

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houston decompression

2005-09-21T20:28:24Z

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=hurricanes&id=3462619#

"One ranger, one riot."

Houston we may have a problem here. ;)

please contact me if any one is in the area.

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the paperplate wearer

2005-09-13T08:35:15Z

i'm dying of curiousity. somebody spill.

heheehe. :)

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earthguardians tribe

2005-09-13T03:17:19Z

Burning Man Earth Guardians
Gathering spot and information nexus for environmental and LNT information about Burning Man

24 Members - Open Membership - updated 06/16/05
Public URL: bmearthguardian.tribe.net

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safety training

2005-09-11T03:13:54Z

http://nevada.tribe.net/template/pub%2Coc%2CDetail.vm?plugin=blog&inst=18765&r=10441&topicId=75ac209f-8742-4a88-b090-a1f145a3e3a5#comments

tarin's asking for some help with training. i'm all over it but will be down there in the thick of it. any one else working in this area?

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BRC Two-Way Radio Frequency List

2005-08-26T20:59:58Z

I'm a former S.A.R. volunteer that's worked with National Park Rangers at Zion for many years, and a hobbyist frequency monitor.

Been searching in the typical FCC list areas but coming up empty naded with the two-way handheld radio frequencies that'll be in use by BRC Rangers.

Could someone either post them or send them to me via IM?

Thanks in advance

think Cooper

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Point me in the right direction..

2005-08-11T00:53:35Z

I have completed the prerequisites to join the Allcom list, but, no reply from the admin on the request. Anyone have direct contact info on this. Please PM me if so. Thanks.

---
cadillac

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ranger social

2005-08-08T15:33:49Z

we have an offer on the table to do it at our place, but it's just an idea.

thurs eve. tribes.tribe.net/crashlandinn

critical tits is friday?

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hypocrites

2005-08-05T06:37:31Z

http://www.eventmed.com/fire_crews.asp

I saw a former ranger have a shirt ripped off his back because he was not suppose to be wearing the color, Who says yellow doesn’t run, yet it is okay for the equipment to be used. I am sure someone is making money off this. Rangers cant sell calendars, nor rent their services.But the dept that was formerly know to care and not be corporate can rent their equiptment.

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opening cans of worms?

2005-07-31T17:25:14Z

well lookey there it's more worms! just looking at ripcord's comments i can't wonder about how politically wise that would be. i mean not to stifle any discussion. i think it's great to discuss things, and have conflict, and not to avoid talking about this.

and all com is already so crowded with chatter. but then again this is a completely public forum. i mean would we want to air our dirty laundry when something a little more discreet might serve our 'united front' a little better.

i have a list of complaints! but i haven't even started bitching here yet.

anyone have any helpful suggestion?

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Written by a ranger for a time in the distant pass, seems an apropos time to revisit it again.

2005-07-31T16:20:15Z

Eight classic symptoms of groupthink:

1. Feelings of invulnerability and excessive optimism.

2. Efforts to rationalize a course of action in order to prevent Reconsideration of basic assumptions.

3. An unwavering belief in their own morality, which paradoxically allows them to ignore the ethical and moral consequences of their decisions.

4. A strong tendency to equate dissent with disloyalty.

5. Self-censorship of any doubts or counterarguments in the name of being a "team player."

6. An illusion of unanimity caused by the false assumption that silence means consent.

7. The emergence of "mind-guards" — members who protect the group from any adverse information that might shatter their illusions.

8. A strong tendency to view enemy leaders as evil.

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sex education

2005-07-30T01:59:20Z

is there a camp we can point to for condoms?

i know that last year i brought a huge bag to my camp at crashland.

also, sex education would be great. part of our job is letting people know the consequences. i'd love to have somewhere to point them.

as your naughty nurse i need to know these things.

last night i was dubbed the kinky khaki. great name. but i'm not in charge of this boat.

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Playa Training

2005-07-05T20:45:38Z

Hey there fellow Rangers.

If there are any new rangers from the SF Bay Area planning to attend the Playa Training this weekend (July 9th) I am seeking a ride out. You'll have the distinct advantage of squeezing tidbits of knowledge outta me PLUS... I know where on the playa we're going.

---
rodent (putting the eek in geek)

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WOK calendars.....

2005-07-05T19:35:40Z

kathasaurus here -

well i meant to do this email earlier but between changing cities and summer school, my life just hasnt quite settled down yet.

i moved a box with 250 calendars in it.....if ANYONE wants another calendar or 2 or 3, PLEASE contact me and i'll gladly mail them out to you. shit, make me an offer for 10....do an art project out of them, i have. all i ask is that you please paypal or snail mail me at least enough to cover the postage.
kathasaurus@hotmail.com

rangers, we raised over $1000 for the sanctuary dome. thank you all so very much for supporting the WOK calendar especially through the crazed internet rumor mill that surrounded this fundraiser. an extra sticky special thank you to those of you that made the calendar possible.......my heart goes out to each of you for helping me make this calendar a reality.

mucho love
~kathasaurus

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utilikilts

2005-05-11T20:25:31Z

the survival kilt

https://secure.utilikilts.com/catalog-survival-index.htm

don't forget to stop by crashland at 330/saturn for our men in kilts on ladders.

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Dark Skies - Las Vegas Regional

2005-05-07T00:58:54Z

This in from Cameron, the organizer, lookin' for Ranger help:
*****
Hi there Shiho.
Here's some information on the Dark Skies regional, sorry I didn't get this to you sooner.
The event has moved to a dry lakebed.
http://tinyurl.com/68zfg
Please call me if you have any questions. We're looking at between 150 & 400 people.
Thanks!
Cameron Grant
VegasArtists.com LLC
702-300-5445

Website
http://darkskies.vegasartists.com
******

Let me know if you wanna join us.

Shiho ....clear

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Ranger Inspiration?

2005-05-06T18:47:28Z

Hi everyone, your friendly neighborhood Muse here. I am volunteering to Ranger for '05 and just wanted to introduce myself.

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posted....

2005-03-26T20:56:55Z

Ranger training dates and places have been posted in the Ranger's website; with a few more TBA.

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Xara Dulzura

2005-03-23T00:19:26Z

I've been a bit out of the loop...has there been a call for Ranger volunteers for the Xara Dulzura event in San Diego next month?

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cpr training march 12th sf

2005-03-11T03:49:34Z

Everyone, including those you love is susceptible to a
heart attack or breathing emergency. Join the American
Red Cross Bay Area for CPR Preparedness Saturday on
March 12th for Free adult CPR training and how to
better prepare yourself and your family for disasters.

Event Details
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Classes in English, Spanish, & Cantonese will be held
in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San
Mateo and Solano counties. For more information about
site locations. Pre-registration is required.

Description
In this Free CPR and preparedness training, registered
participants will be taught adult CPR, care for
choking victims, rescue breathing, as well as how to
keep yourself, and your family, better prepared for
disasters. Held in six counties, this training is free
and available in three languages: English, Spanish and
Cantonese. Through CPR Preparedness Saturday we hope
to empower the public with the knowledge and skills
that will enable them to prevent and respond to
emergencies- equally important goals of the American
Red Cross. Our goal this year is to train over 2,500
people in Adult CPR and we look forward to seeing you
and your family on March 12th!

www.bayarea-redcross.org/train...uments/site_locations.pdf

arcsf.axxiomportals.com/main_C...rs_listCourse.asp

Red Cross Link:
www.bayarea-redcross.org/topna...ents_cpr.htm

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BRC Sexual Assault Prevention

2005-01-15T19:40:41Z

http://newyork.tribe.net/thread/ac5b7258-a698-475d-ac2f-dcd5b20ca8b5?tribeid=71ee28be-a869-46f8-923b-7d481d2cfc6b&r=10352

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Flipside rangers

2005-01-13T01:29:41Z

any of you cool cats plan on being at Flipside? Any of you cooler cats wanting to help out with Rangering or PETs? We are in great need this year as we will be in the upwards community numbers of 1400, plus adding our first Ranger outpost. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated!! Just let me know.

thanks!!

Ranger Eckoe

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SEA OF DREAMS - LA

2004-12-29T02:59:26Z

ALLCOM - SHIHO

Need Ranger help on New Year's Eve. It's a pay position. Please contact me offline at Go2girl@gmail.com for details.

Here are the event details:

ANON SALON
in association with DREAM CIRCUS
embarks upon
SEA OF DREAMS '05 LA
ODDySEA!
NEW YEAR'S EVE-O-LUTION!
Friday, December 31, 2004
8:30pm - 4:30am

In the five exquisite
PARK PLAZA BALLROOMS
PARK PLAZA HOTEL
607 South Park View Street
(@ 6th St. & MacArthur Park)
LOS ANGELES!
Your Costumed Participation is VERY Encouraged.

ADVANCE TICKETS HERE @ http://www.anonsalon.com

An Epic Night's Journey through Five Mythical and Musical Worlds,
Including Very Special Performances from DREAM CIRCUS

THE SUITOR'S BANQUET/ Hosted by The Do Lab & Mutaytor
* MUTAYTOR (Burning Man Drumming Thunder)
w/ Super Hoopers, Glowing Go-Go & Aerial Dance!
* ALCYONE (SF MysticHaus w/Vocals)
* ANIMASTIK (Trip-Hop Fun-Kadelic)
* DREAM MATRIX THEATER (Funk Monsta, WOW)
* DJ WOLFIE (Night Gallery)
* PORTER TINSLEY (Dirty Funky Techno)
* LUCENT DOSSIER VAUDEVILLE DANCERS
* THE DO LAB DESIGN (Atmospheric FX)
* ARCANE REALITIES (ViZuALS)

KALYPSO'S KAVE/ Hosted by El Circo
FEATURING "Circus of the Senses"
* LORIN (Bass Nectar)
* PAPACHANGO (El Circo)
* OOAH the TURNTABLIST (LABADJ)
* PATRICIO (LABADJ)
* SHAWNA (Apsara, El Circo)
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES FROM EL CIRCO
Stiltwalking Dream Creatures, Shadow Dancers, Luminous Wings,
Commedia and Video/Visual Tricksters

ISLE OF SIRENS/ Hosted by Tribal Temple
* LOST (formerly Lost at Last)
* NAKED RHYTHM (Mid-Eastern Tribal Tech)
* ANAHATA AND TRIBAL TEMPLE (Belly Dance Trance)
* TONEHENGE (Hi-Voltage World)
* DJ GABE (DidJital, Tara)
* JASON SAVILLE (Piscean Love Fest, Tara)
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES FROM
ANAHATA & TRIBAL TEMPLE

THE CYCLOP'S LAIR/ Hosted by Xara & Mystik Alchemy
* MICHELE BASS (Mystik Alchemy,SoulSonic, LABA)
* JEREME OLIVER (SoulSonic)
* DAVID STARFIRE (Radio Assassins)
* DJ DANDELION
* DJ GOZ (Wow!)
* SPECIAL LATE NIGHT WITH GOLDEN BUDDHA
* XARA (Tropical Urbanic Enviro)
* BIOMORPHICA (Terpsichore Vid-You-Alls)
* VOYAGER TAROT (Mystic Web)

ITHAC-ANON/ Hosted by ANON SALON
* MAMASUTRA just added!
* THE TOLEDO SHOW (Speakeasy Jazz Cabaret)
* HELIOS JIVE (Acid-Free-Jazz)
* CAROLUNA (Operatic Decadence)
* VORDO (Abstrakt Zone)
* DJ BUI (Killa Chilla)

PLUS Dazzling Eruptions of Art & Installation Magic
PLUS a bi-directional, hi-res webcast to our sister event in San Francisco <http://www.anonsalon.com/Seaofdreams05/SF>

Come dressed as your dream. Share your dream with others!

ADVANCE TICKETS: $70.00 (before 12/15/04)
@ http://www.anonsalon.com
(21 & OVER)

Or in person at our Local Ticket Outlets:
PLEASE, DON'T CALL OUTLETS REQUESTING INFO ON THE EVENT!
* DREAM CIRCUS - 3515 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 90026
* LITTLE PEDRO'S BLUE BONGO CAFÉ - 901 E.1st St., LA, 90012/ 213.687.3766
* SOULSONIC RECORDS - 2400 Main St., Santa Monica, 90405/ 310.450.1484

(Two Entrances, Lots of Parking & Public Transport!)
SEA OF DREAMS INFO: 213.253.0902 - HTTP://WWW.ANONSALON.COM

SHIHO - CLEAR :)

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potential new ranger handles

2004-12-18T03:06:22Z

so after an event filled evening a few folks were calling me ranger duct tape, until i told them i had a real name. anyway, i was thinking, 'hey, that would be a good ranger name.' and it might be helpful if anyone thought of any names that were still out there and not taken by dmv, etc. that would be good. new recruits often have trouble sorting them out. i know getting a name is often a very spiritual thing like the native americans would say and that people name themselves, but a little brainstorming wouldn't hurt either.

-not ranger duct tape.

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Woot! Calling Flipside Rangers!!

2004-12-05T17:34:16Z

Hey guys
its about that time again...Flipside is gearing up and getting our freak on for next year...so..if you want to be involved (Rangers, PET, or something in between) drop me a line and I will get you on our list. We are in dire need of extra support this next year as our event numbers are getting upwards to 1400 citizens....so this next year will be our first time doing a outpost to encompass the land and keep everyone safe, as well as dealing with the struggles of gate crashers and the such (had some weird, danger issues last year so we need sharp eyes).

Intergalactic Circus is the theme...and we need you clowns! :D

all the best
Ranger Eckoe
Ranger co lead/PET lead

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fellow burner needs our help!!

2004-11-18T22:17:36Z

Dear Friends,

Our best friend is dying, We are sad as hell, and We are asking for your help. Now is the time to show that “community” and “connections” mean a lot more than just bopping around at late-night parties together.

Our friend’s name is Curtis Coleman. He gives a lot to the world, and we desperately need what he gives. He runs the Cult of E.R.I.C. village at Burning Man and a member of the Pagoda of Infinite Reflection this year on the playa. Last year, he was the nation’s most popular elementary school entertainer, reaching tens of thousands of young kids through song to teach them about safety, public spirit, and most importantly, that they have a voice. We need our children to find their voice.

Curtis now has no voice, fighting an aggressive cancer in his throat called squamous cell carcinoma. Soon Curtis will have neck dissection surgery, plus aggressive radiation & chemo. On paper his chances of survival are less than 1 in 4, but cancer victims facing far worse odds have been “miraculously” cured when enough people came together to make it happen. We do amazing things together within our respective families, so please, please participate in saving Curtis’ life and prove we can do amazing things together within our community.

So many of you know Curtis, are stunned by this news, and have already asked how you can help. Some of Curtis’ closest friends have put together a plan of action we hope everyone connected to Curtis in any way will participate in. We need three things immediately for Curtis: money, time, and love.

Money: Curtis has no insurance, and the most promising medical treatments aren’t covered by the county’s last resort coverage. If everyone that sees this gives up a couple lattes and contributes at least $10 or more if you can, we’ll be on our way to giving Curtis the best chance possible at life. Please help as much as you can RIGHT NOW by using Paypal – the long link is after this paragraph. If it doesn’t work go to www.Paypal.com and enter account number friendsofcurtis@yahoo.com. Or, send a check to “Friends of Curtis” at 1142 Garfield Ave, San Jose CA 95125. All donations will go to the Friends of Curtis Foundation.

Paypal link: https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=friendsofcurtis%40yahoo.com&item_name=Friends+of+Curtis&cn=Note+To+Curtis%3A&tax=0&currency_code=USD&lc=US

Time: Curtis’ girlfriend Andi needs help to cope with the huge burden of caring for Curtis over the months to come. If you can help with time for finding treatments, delivering an anti-cancer diet, transportation, lots of social visits, a mailing list, or even household tasks like mowing the lawn it would be tremendously helpful. Contact FriendsOfCurtis@yahoo.com and you’ll find out that when you reach your hand out to someone that needs it, your hand never comes back empty.

Love: Whether or not you can help with time or money, you can help with love in so many ways. Visualize the tumors melting away into nothing, and a healthy Curtis making hundreds of kids a day laugh and learn again with his unique talent and beautiful voice. Put Curtis in your prayer circles, or your altars, or whatever connects your energy to the universe. Radiation is powerful medicine, but the love force of many can change the world. Help change the world now through one man that has touched so many of us and our children.

Ok, right now, just do it! Send at least $10, figure out how else you can help, and send a prayer. Then please forward this letter to everyone in your tribe and email lists with a personal note about how you are connected to Curtis, and ask them to participate in supporting my lifelong friend. Stand up for what is good in the world by asking everyone you know to help. Check out www.FriendsOfCurtis.com that will be set up soon. And thank you for the love. We are all in this together, and grateful for your help.

Arthur & ELECKTRA

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another

2004-11-08T09:13:27Z

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/realRangers/

another small yahoo group

I would never want to take away from this Tribe. Nor would I ever take away from Tribe.net itself.

Just a FYI
;)

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Looking for Earnest

2004-10-14T18:26:35Z

Hope you don't mind me doing a little of hunting here. I am trying to find a Ranger, named Earnest (?) that I met at the SF Deompression. I think he is from SoCal...

Thanks for any help.

Soleil

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PLEASE HELP!

2004-07-27T05:03:06Z

Greetings fellow burners,

Gary Taylor is the AZ Regional rep. & is need of your help. I just recieved this e-mail:

Gary Taylor wrote:

This whole deal with Southwest gas company just took my gas money to Burning
Man. I am just at a complete loss as to how I am going to be able to go now.
Sorry to bum you out, that is not the intent but really I just don't see how
I am going to be able to recoup that money. It looks like The Monster Garage
Gig isn't likely to happen between now and then. The fixup job on the condo
didn't happen that I was really counting on, and the Caribou job didn't come
through either. The fundraising money was spent on equipment so it is all
gone now as well.

I really wish I could figure out how to do it. If you have any ideas I would
like to here them.

G
**************

We're suposta be getting "married" Wed. Sept. 1st too.

Any ideas? He was the PLAYA CHICKEN *WINNER* for last years Burn too.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

RB
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May of you may know him from Radio Electra.. He's been "on the air" for several years bringing the BEST music to BRC.

So.............now's the time to come to the aid of a fellow Burner in need..............

Here's his e-mail:

gltaylor2@cox.net

Address: Gary Taylor 7272 E. Broadway #205
Tucson Az. 85710

Anything is better than -0- Do what you can.

Yours in dust,

Ranger Beauty

P.S.

PLEASE pass this onto your fellow Burners & local lists!

RB

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Santa Cruz Un-Official Recompression

2004-07-20T23:10:14Z

ALLCOM, ALLCOM - RODENT

Just a quick request, there is a mostly unorganized recompression/burn/gettogether, Fri-Sun, Aug 6-8th at www.redwhiteandbluebeach.com (a cool, private, clothing optional campground that is quite burner friendly) and we'd love to have some khaki clad, unlogo'd, mostly-sober fools hanging around, giving their "Art of Rangering" a workout before hitting the playa proper.

There is going to be a chill dome, erotic ice bar, Dj's, flamable art, firespinners, body paint, nakedness and who knows what else.

Come have some fun with us Santa Cruzians, and if a med bag and/or fire extinguisher just happens to fall into your front seat before you leave...

Message me if you need more info.

OVER
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rodent (putting the eek in geek)

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I'm so proud.

2004-07-18T23:10:00Z

That my pic of the Bone Arch was chosen (for however briefly) to be the main photo for this tribe.
I am also sad to announce that I will not be making out to the Playa this year. Eight in row, going to take it easy this time and
do the Philly Folk Festival ( www.folkfest.org ) and be thinking about you all. Next year...

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Playa Training

2004-06-25T17:05:06Z

ALLCOM, ALLCOM - RODENT

I'm looking to trek out to the Black Rock for the Ranger Training on July 10th but am not vehicle mobile. Anyone have space to drag my carcass out there?

I easily fit into overhaed compartments.

OVER

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rodent (putting the eek in geek)

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ranger (lite) wanna be

2004-06-25T03:21:39Z

actually eschelon. couldn't make it this year. but i do lots of emergency stuff and i want to. keep me in the loop for next year. thanks!

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Gettibng Close

2004-06-18T13:00:35Z

ALLCOM, ALLCOM - RODENT

COMM CHECK!

What's going on. I'm nolonger on rangers_allcom so am not getting the "buzz".

What's going on? Anything interesting to discuss? How are the Trainings going?

OVER

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rodent (putting the eek in geek)

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Flambe Lounge

2004-05-23T14:58:29Z

ALLCOM ALLCOM - RODENT

Will rangers be needed for the Flambe Lounge on May 23rd?

OVER

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rodent (putting the eek in geek)

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Flipside Rangers!

2004-05-16T19:41:45Z

if you are interested in being one for our Austin, TX event, Burning Flipside, we are looking for ya! Our event is starting to gear up and growing very quickly, so get ahold of me if this is something you are interested in....I am also looking for cert. medical/fire bodies for our new EMT/emergency section.

just spreading the love!

~adrian
Ranger Eckoe

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Playa (not-a-ROM-anymore)Training

2004-05-16T12:49:46Z

ALLCOM - ALLCOM, RODENT

Anyone planing to trek out to the Black Rock for the July 10th training?

OVER

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rodent (putting the eek in geek)

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Ranger Tangent Kevin Lee

2004-05-16T04:11:56Z

I spoke with Kevin briefly on the phone while his Mother held it for him. It was actually only a few words before she took the phone away and spoke with me herself. Because of the traction his arms are strapped down and there are pads over his ears making it difficult for him to talk on the phone. He was miserable, wanting to speak with me and angry that she would not help him. The phone does not reach far enough, she said. She discouraged me and all others from visiting. She said that they are planning to get his computer in there so that he can read emails but I don't know when that will happen. He needs lots of cheering up so send cards, emails, tapes, or whatever seems appropriate. You can imagine how hard it would be to be trapped as he is in his body and powerless in his life. His Mother is there daily for the afternoon and evening. There is no prognosis yet.

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How Weird Street Faire

2004-05-09T23:34:10Z

Was wondering if any rangers wanted to work this event in S.F. May 1st. It pays ok. Please e-mail me off this list.

Mr.Freeze

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