Burning Man 2009, Black Rock City Parkour! - Bay Area Parkour2024-03-28T11:29:10Zhttp://baparkour.ning.com/forum/topics/2070047:Topic:17124?commentId=2070047%3AComment%3A18937&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI posted in the thread for th…tag:baparkour.ning.com,2008-10-08:2070047:Comment:189372008-10-08T07:40:08.767ZBiohttp://baparkour.ning.com/profile/Bio
I posted in the thread for the 10/12 training as well, but I though I'd post it here as well... Is anyone interested in going to Decompression afterward? It'll be a long haul down to Cupertino and back, but Decompression's worth it. It's not free, though.. $20 in normal clothes, $10 in costume.<br />
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<a href="http://www.burningman.com/blackrockcity_yearround/special_events/decompression/decom2008.html">http://www.burningman.com/blackrockcity_yearround/special_events/decompression/decom2008.html</a>
I posted in the thread for the 10/12 training as well, but I though I'd post it here as well... Is anyone interested in going to Decompression afterward? It'll be a long haul down to Cupertino and back, but Decompression's worth it. It's not free, though.. $20 in normal clothes, $10 in costume.<br />
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<a href="http://www.burningman.com/blackrockcity_yearround/special_events/decompression/decom2008.html">http://www.burningman.com/blackrockcity_yearround/special_events/decompression/decom2008.html</a> Awesome, I'm really happy to…tag:baparkour.ning.com,2008-09-24:2070047:Comment:172762008-09-24T04:52:52.290ZBiohttp://baparkour.ning.com/profile/Bio
Awesome, I'm really happy to see the enthusiasm everyone.<br />
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The giant cat houses are a great idea. The one thing to remember is that it has to be collapsible or easily assembled on site, because it needs to fit in the back of something like a moving van for transport. But it also needs to be very stable and durable to be PK-friendly, which is a difficult balancing act.<br />
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The other thing we need is space to build and store everything, which is something that I personally don't have. But then I…
Awesome, I'm really happy to see the enthusiasm everyone.<br />
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The giant cat houses are a great idea. The one thing to remember is that it has to be collapsible or easily assembled on site, because it needs to fit in the back of something like a moving van for transport. But it also needs to be very stable and durable to be PK-friendly, which is a difficult balancing act.<br />
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The other thing we need is space to build and store everything, which is something that I personally don't have. But then I shouldn't get ahead of myself, because a year's a long time. Holy crap. The giant cat hous…tag:baparkour.ning.com,2008-09-24:2070047:Comment:172382008-09-24T00:43:22.219Zlethalbeefhttp://baparkour.ning.com/profile/Lethalbeef
Holy crap. The giant cat house would be so awesome. Seriously, do it. I'll do what I can to help if I'm available, but I'll be abroad most of the summer.
Holy crap. The giant cat house would be so awesome. Seriously, do it. I'll do what I can to help if I'm available, but I'll be abroad most of the summer. i'll be fully committed to ma…tag:baparkour.ning.com,2008-09-23:2070047:Comment:172202008-09-23T22:49:19.923Zmonkhttp://baparkour.ning.com/profile/jodie
i'll be fully committed to making this camp happen because well, i plan on being there and want it to be the greatest it possibly can be. i don't have any construction experience, but i can financially support getting materials and anything for the cause. just get it from me sooner than later ;P this is exciting! :)
i'll be fully committed to making this camp happen because well, i plan on being there and want it to be the greatest it possibly can be. i don't have any construction experience, but i can financially support getting materials and anything for the cause. just get it from me sooner than later ;P this is exciting! :) oh my gosh! if we really buil…tag:baparkour.ning.com,2008-09-23:2070047:Comment:172182008-09-23T21:11:59.689Zoremhttp://baparkour.ning.com/profile/orem
oh my gosh! if we really build and get to play in a giant cat house Burning Man will have realized one of my lifelong DREAMS. Thanks G for bringing that up!!!!<br />
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I am so into making this happen
oh my gosh! if we really build and get to play in a giant cat house Burning Man will have realized one of my lifelong DREAMS. Thanks G for bringing that up!!!!<br />
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I am so into making this happen Oh boy, this is bringing back…tag:baparkour.ning.com,2008-09-23:2070047:Comment:172152008-09-23T20:58:32.689ZSenghttp://baparkour.ning.com/profile/msgr33
Oh boy, this is bringing back memories of drawing ridiculous halfpipe designs in junior high.<br />
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I'll throw my hat in the design/build group. I've got some woodworking skills (theater sets, sk8 obstacles, fine woodworking) and limited metalworking skills (cutting, sanding, threading okay, would like to learn to actually join things).
Oh boy, this is bringing back memories of drawing ridiculous halfpipe designs in junior high.<br />
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I'll throw my hat in the design/build group. I've got some woodworking skills (theater sets, sk8 obstacles, fine woodworking) and limited metalworking skills (cutting, sanding, threading okay, would like to learn to actually join things). very interested. I am not sur…tag:baparkour.ning.com,2008-09-23:2070047:Comment:172012008-09-23T20:01:56.155ZSinhttp://baparkour.ning.com/profile/Sin
very interested. I am not sure what my attendance will be like when BM comes time. I may only be able to come for the 3 day weekend part. However any help you need with building, constructing, conceptualizing please just let me know.<br />
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I should note that I have a bit of experience with writing and if you know of any grant possibilities I can probably track them down. Love the human cat box ideas and while its been a while I have done quite a bit of theatrical construction so I am well versed in…
very interested. I am not sure what my attendance will be like when BM comes time. I may only be able to come for the 3 day weekend part. However any help you need with building, constructing, conceptualizing please just let me know.<br />
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I should note that I have a bit of experience with writing and if you know of any grant possibilities I can probably track them down. Love the human cat box ideas and while its been a while I have done quite a bit of theatrical construction so I am well versed in power tools and nail guns :)<br />
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just let me know the next step and I will be more then happy to take it. Not sure what my attendance will be like at BAPK events for the next few weeks, but I am really going to try hard to get out there.<br />
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sin ...everything's kosher, then.…tag:baparkour.ning.com,2008-09-23:2070047:Comment:171552008-09-23T06:35:43.691ZSafeNSurehttp://baparkour.ning.com/profile/SafeNSure
...everything's kosher, then.<br />
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...everything's kosher, then.<br />
=) Oh yeah, the work involved in…tag:baparkour.ning.com,2008-09-23:2070047:Comment:171532008-09-23T06:21:01.564ZBiohttp://baparkour.ning.com/profile/Bio
Oh yeah, the work involved in getting there is pretty monumental. But once you're there and all set up, it's all easy. :)<br />
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In answer to your question, I do think it's fair to say that Burning Man caters largely to adults. Nothing is censored per se, and people are free to do more or less whatever they want that would not be acceptable in the real world. That said, the Burning Man people themselves actually encourage people to bring their kids, believe it or not. I saw plenty of little kids…
Oh yeah, the work involved in getting there is pretty monumental. But once you're there and all set up, it's all easy. :)<br />
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In answer to your question, I do think it's fair to say that Burning Man caters largely to adults. Nothing is censored per se, and people are free to do more or less whatever they want that would not be acceptable in the real world. That said, the Burning Man people themselves actually encourage people to bring their kids, believe it or not. I saw plenty of little kids there, all the way down to 4 years old or so. There's a whole section of the city called Kidville where families are encouraged to set up camp. So, mainly caters to the age of majority: yes, but exclusively: no.<br />
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On the subject of the law, most things are not all that strictly enforced. However, the playa where BM is held is owned by the Bureau of Land Management, and there is a sizable and very prominent police force there in the form of the Black Rock Rangers. They are BLM rangers with full power to cite and arrest if need be. They keep things in line, although there aren't usually any major incidents. People are mostly self-policing because they're there to have fun, not fight with each other (outside of a Thunderdome setting). There's also a full medical staff as well (which my brother has been a part of the last two years).<br />
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And I fully agree with the disclaimer. BAPK isn't responsible for anything that happens on the playa. That's.
just.
brilliant.
My…tag:baparkour.ning.com,2008-09-23:2070047:Comment:171512008-09-23T05:56:54.484ZBiohttp://baparkour.ning.com/profile/Bio
That's.<br />
just.<br />
brilliant.<br />
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My god, human size versions of those cat houses would absolutely rock.<br />
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Raising money is an interesting question. I've heard that the Burning Man people give out grants for proposals they really like, but that might only be for art installations and not theme camps. Plus it's not something I think we should bank on. Or we can find a rich matronly widow who's willing to shell out some of her inheritance a la "The Producers". Again, not a likely scenario.<br />
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Fact of the…
That's.<br />
just.<br />
brilliant.<br />
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My god, human size versions of those cat houses would absolutely rock.<br />
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Raising money is an interesting question. I've heard that the Burning Man people give out grants for proposals they really like, but that might only be for art installations and not theme camps. Plus it's not something I think we should bank on. Or we can find a rich matronly widow who's willing to shell out some of her inheritance a la "The Producers". Again, not a likely scenario.<br />
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Fact of the matter is that we'd have to buy and build it all ourselves and split the cost. I'm personally willing to put a decent amount of money into making all of this happen, if it looks like it will really come together. And I know that especially these days, people don't have a lot of money to throw around, so I understand if the financial commitment varies from person to person. I would just want it to be fair to everyone. If you can't contribute financially, contribute somehow else. Costumes, food, transportation, etc...