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jadefalcon1
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subject: Lube Wrestling
yep. Went to a "lube wrestling" match last night. That was very interesting. ~Jade Falcon [mail][blog][page] The art of self-loathing is to loathe yourself for loathing yourself, in addition to whatever else it is you hate about yourself. A feedback loop is necessary to achieve maximum effect. It's an art to beat yourself up like this.

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2012-05-04 12:21:38 (-0500)

valkyrie
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to jadefalcon1* in message #38461:*
I had a friend who partook of a Crisco wrestling match out at Burning Man one year. :D Valkyrie Memento Mori

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2012-05-04 14:20:39 (-0500)

schwul
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to valkyrie* in message #38462:*
These sound like potential beginnings to monkey love piles! -schwul tongue-tied and twisted just an earthbound misfit, i

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2012-05-04 20:34:39 (-0500)

jadefalcon1
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to valkyrie* in message #38462:*
Crisco + playa dust = yech ~Jade Falcon [mail][blog][page] The art of self-loathing is to loathe yourself for loathing yourself, in addition to whatever else it is you hate about yourself. A feedback loop is necessary to achieve maximum effect. It's an art to beat yourself up like this.

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2012-05-04 22:17:27 (-0500)

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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to jadefalcon1* in message #38464:*
Don't forget to + lack of showers //////// oZ //////// [blog] [lj] [things i hate about you] "When your opponent is drowning, throw the son of a bitch an anvil." - James Carville

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2012-05-04 22:24:10 (-0500)

jadefalcon1
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to outzider* in message #38465:*
And the sweat. Yaaaaack. ~Jade Falcon [mail][blog][page] The art of self-loathing is to loathe yourself for loathing yourself, in addition to whatever else it is you hate about yourself. A feedback loop is necessary to achieve maximum effect. It's an art to beat yourself up like this.

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2012-05-05 00:27:18 (-0500)

satan_clause
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to jadefalcon1* in message #38466:*
if it would have been chocolate syrup, even with the sweat, who would volunteer to lick them clean?

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2012-05-05 02:49:38 (-0500)

jadefalcon1
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to satan_clause* in message #38467:*
Not I. My digestive system is not designed to deal with large intakes of dirt. And that shit would do all kinds of terrible stuff to your tooth enamel. ~Jade Falcon [mail][blog][page] The art of self-loathing is to loathe yourself for loathing yourself, in addition to whatever else it is you hate about yourself. A feedback loop is necessary to achieve maximum effect. It's an art to beat yourself up like this.

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2012-05-05 11:13:39 (-0500)

valkyrie
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to outzider* in message #38465:*
Actually, showers are pretty common out there. True, most of them are camp showers, but they're there. Valkyrie Memento Mori

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2012-05-05 12:40:45 (-0500)

valkyrie
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to jadefalcon1* in message #38468:*
It's more like talcum powder than what you think of as dust or dirt. You wind up inhaling, eating, and drinking it. There's no way around it. It's not a big deal. Valkyrie Memento Mori

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2012-05-05 12:41:56 (-0500)

redrix
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to valkyrie* in message #38470:*
also full of vitamins and minerals to support the finest of burners, although I'm sure it's not pleasant within the groin areas. I'd like to venture around the event next year. I need to do something outside the reigns of everyday society. Would you and G care to join? Perhaps some of your friends?

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2012-06-05 18:53:48 (-0500)

valkyrie
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to redrix* in message #38471:*
Doubtful. The event's gotten too big, and there's a question as to whether or not you'd even be able to get a ticket. Case in point: last year was the first time Bman completely sold out of tickets. This year, they did a lottery system. Something like 130-150,000 people were vying for 55,000 tickets. However! Regionals are a really good way to go. I just got back from Apogaea, and it was a blast. Same sort of feel, but a lot smaller. Some amazing stuff. This event sold out too, but it was 1300 tickets in 2 hours. Valkyrie Memento Mori

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2012-06-15 18:51:54 (-0500)

jadefalcon1
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to valkyrie* in message #38472:*
The authorities are also making some unhappy noises to reporters about BMan. Mostly about its size. NPR was reporting that the permit for 55k people was exceeded by 10k or more. Do you think Burning Man has jumped the shark? It seems like an increasing number of long-time attendees think so. ~Jade Falcon [mail][blog][page] "When people are presented with a choice between hate and love, they will choose hate. When choosing between bigotry and tolerance, they will choose bigotry. And when they are presented with the easiest of all, good or evil, bet on evil. Because it's easy." ~ me

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2012-06-16 11:51:42 (-0500)

valkyrie
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to jadefalcon1* in message #38473:*
There are rumors that the number had been exceeded a couple of years ago, but I don't know any hard data. Yes, I think it's gotten too big and too much public awareness. I've been of that mindset for a few years now. Last time I went (in '05), I could see things starting to unravel a little at the edges. As it is, my heat tolerance has continued to diminish; realistically, if I go out again, I need to camp with an EMT who can give me a bag in the arm twice a day. And when you hit that point, perhaps it's time to rethink going. I got what I needed out of Burning Man, and it quite literally changed my life. However, I don't think the event it is now is the one that meant so much to me--and that's okay. Valkyrie Memento Mori

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2012-06-16 23:43:20 (-0500)

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subject: burning man
why would you lather yourself in crisco in a place where you light things on fire? you want pepperoni with that?

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2012-06-17 10:07:36 (-0500)

jadefalcon1
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to valkyrie* in message #38474:*
"Attachment is the source of all suffering." Knowing that doesn't make it easier for me to accept change. I admire your grace at that. I've heard various grumblings about "tourists" and such, and about how the event was changing in general. It's not something that's ever particularly appealed to me, but I seem to rub elbows with many who hear its siren song. I'm curious about where it's going. Will it implode under its own mass, or transform into something radically different from its genesis? I'll be watching with distanced interest. ~Jade Falcon [mail][blog][page] "When people are presented with a choice between hate and love, they will choose hate. When choosing between bigotry and tolerance, they will choose bigotry. And when they are presented with the easiest of all, good or evil, bet on evil. Because it's easy." ~ me

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2012-06-18 04:55:57 (-0500)

redrix
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to valkyrie* in message #38472:*
Wow. What a turn off. Thanks for the info on BM. Smaller would definitely be more eventful. Expect Nothing.

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2012-06-18 19:54:56 (-0500)

redrix
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to jadefalcon1* in message #38476:*
I've even asked a friend here if they'd like to partake in such an adventure. They said they'd like to see it. I told them, 'you don't see it, you live it.' Needless to say, it has became more obvious to me that is has become a spectacle more than it's intended purpose.

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2012-06-18 20:11:17 (-0500)

valkyrie
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to redrix* in message #38477:*
I'm just hoping that BMan will hit its 15 minutes of fame and become passe enough that the hipsters decide to fuck off and leave us alone in relative obscurity once again. There's discussion of us going to the (very new, very small) Florida regional burn this year in November. Valkyrie Memento Mori

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2012-06-20 10:59:48 (-0500)

valkyrie
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to redrix* in message #38478:*
Considering that one of the ten principles revolves around "no spectators, participants only," seems like folks are definitely missing the message. Valkyrie Memento Mori

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2012-06-20 11:00:58 (-0500)

redrix
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to valkyrie* in message #38479:*
Perhaps it should be a requirement to bring contributions (entertainment, hospitality, etc.) to the festivities, else without contributions, pay a few multiples of a ticketed person with contributions. Kinda like that one saying, 'if you ain't helpin', get the fuck out of the way.' This could help detour the obnoxious 'I'm just here to get fucked up' personalities, promote a more creative culture, and let people who actually desire to participate, who potentially couldn't show up because all tickets have sold out, be present. I'll be taking a week vacation to Puerto Vallarta Oct/Nov. Maybe I could take a couple weeks off entirely, and go to FL after Mexico. I certainly do have the time saved up. Expect Nothing.

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2012-06-20 18:20:25 (-0500)

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subject: Hey Everyone!
I'm still alive, and still on the road. Did i miss anything exciting? drink rum, ski off cliffs

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2012-06-26 13:45:37 (-0500)

valkyrie
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to redrix* in message #38481:*
One of the tenants of BMan revolves around "participation, not spectators." So, yeah, the "requirement" is already there. Hasn't helped yet. Don't know when AfterBurn is happening this year, or whether or not we'll be able to pull off going. It'll probably come down to money. But if not this year, then next! Of course, if you want to take extra time off in Nov, you could always come visit, even if we don't make it to FL . . . winsome smile Valkyrie Memento Mori

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2012-06-30 22:01:00 (-0500)

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subject: Happy...
Happy 4th of July everyone! :)

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2012-07-04 11:40:31 (-0500)

redrix
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subject: re: Lube Wrestling
in reply to valkyrie* in message #38483:*
I have yet to decide how much time will be taken off and will consider your offer. Expect Nothing.

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2012-07-05 21:53:32 (-0500)

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subject: car taxes
WTF! My car taxes came in and WENT UP! I spent 10 minutes arguing with the tax collector about how a 17 year old car cost more than last year, this obviously was a loosing argument and I never heard anything about a mill rate increase... bullshit!

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2012-07-06 06:51:05 (-0500)

jadefalcon1
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subject: re: car taxes
in reply to n1leu* in message #38486:*
1) never argue with a tax collector, unless there is some clear reason that you should not be paying the tax. "It's not fair" or "I don't like it" and especially "I can't afford it" are not reasons. The collector is a functionary, and typically has no authority to grant exceptions. So you're arguing with the wrong person, and it'll just piss you both off. 2) Mill rates are typically set locally. I'm not aware of any mill rates that are set at the state level (doesn't mean they don't exist, I'm just ignorant of them). Did you vote in the election that would've set this rate? If not, you can't complain. If you voted against and got overruled, you still can't complain since you were in the minority. 3) welcome aboard. I think this might've been better placed in the "my day sucked" board. ~Jade Falcon [mail][blog][page] "When people are presented with a choice between hate and love, they will choose hate. When choosing between bigotry and tolerance, they will choose bigotry. And when they are presented with the easiest of all, good or evil, bet on evil. Because it's easy." ~ me

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2012-07-06 16:34:44 (-0500)

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subject: Road trip time again!
i will be back in a month. Save some vitriol for me! drink rum, ski off cliffs

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2012-07-18 15:24:35 (-0500)

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subject: HELP!
If anybody knows of Gylbert's whereabouts or how to get ahold of him, it's important that he contact elsewhere ASAP! Thanks! -schwul tongue-tied and twisted just an earthbound misfit, i

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2012-07-27 14:51:41 (-0500)

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subject: re: HELP!
in reply to schwul* in message #38489:*
I finally managed to track him down and talked with him. Now I have to call the police on his behalf. Elsewhere The ice is thin come on dive in underneath my lucid skin the cold is lost, forgotten

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2012-07-27 19:30:34 (-0500)

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