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Login/Join to ParticipateHOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Highlights for me:
1) Enjoying a glass of chilled, excellent champaigne, some smoked duck breast, some 3-year-aged Rarmesan-Romano, grape tomatoes marinated in a lovely first-pressed extra-virgin olive oil with a balsamic vinagrette, and Spanish olives on the roaring-hot playa one afternoon as a spontaneous party formed in my camp.
2) The dance floor with the lights that simulated a graphic equalizer.
3) Seeing old friends.
4) Being able to pick up a mallet and make something go "BOOM" and being able to climb and swing and play on stuff.
5) Watching the Burning of the Man from the Esplanade (it's SO much more relaxing that way).
6) Cooking a meal with a 12-year-old kid who easily carried his share of the work without any supervision, has chef's techniques in cutting, and made several rather good suggestions to me about ingredients I might want to add while I was cooking.
7) Experiencing a complete spiritual recharge. OMG, I have SO much work to do for next year...and I look forward to it!
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Pooh-Bah
2,014 posts
Location: Galveston, TX, USA
Yay! I'm sooo glad you had a wonderful time, and quite jealous of all of those that got to attend. My excuse is I'm buying a house, so there was no money in the budget for having fun
But, the texas clan that didn't make it out to the desert celebrated in our own special way with an orphan burn Carpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
No getting laid this year doc?
Chief adviser to the Pharaoh, in one very snazzy mutli-coloured coat
'Time goes by so slowly for those who wait...' - Whatever Happend To Baby Madonna?
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Written by: Brit_Joe
No getting laid this year doc?
This is a family board.
In all seriousness, that stuff can happen anywhere so it's not really a highlight.
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-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Insert Champagne Here
13,215 posts
Location: without class distinction, Australia
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i would have changed ***** to phallus, and claire to petey Petey
Rougie: but that's what I'm doing here
Arnwyn: what letting me adjust myself in your room?..don't you dare quote that on HoP...
hehe, 'Member' huhuh
6,120 posts
Location: Behind you. With Jam
The connotations of that pic is just plain WRONG Rouge!
Go on Doc! Spill the beans! Tell us about the multitude of paramours you were friendly with...
Not a highlight? I'm sure Mr Gymhorse would beg to differ (and be somewhat insulted!) (Although I might have an idea...
) "I used to want to change the world, now I just wanna leave the room with a little dignity..." - Lotus Weinstock
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Oh I dont know, surly it must be elevated slightly when its alcohol fueled and done in a tent the desert. Hmm ice cream in the desert, sticky!
...and of course if its ice cream with doc 
Chief adviser to the Pharaoh, in one very snazzy mutli-coloured coat
'Time goes by so slowly for those who wait...' - Whatever Happend To Baby Madonna?
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Ya buncha pervs.
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
lol I was just thinking that like a second ago. I think we are missing the old home of poi spanking thread, so were trying to get as close to it as we can without being burned by the mods.
Shhhhh they'll find out *ninjas off into the shadows*
Chief adviser to the Pharaoh, in one very snazzy mutli-coloured coat
'Time goes by so slowly for those who wait...' - Whatever Happend To Baby Madonna?
4,308 posts
Location: York, England
i think everyone just wants to picture themselves as whomever you were playing with
I could use a spiritual recharge, altho i had a grand monday...
Keep your dream alive
Dreamin is still how the strong survive
Shalom VeAhavah
New Hampshire has a point....
Mumma Hen
6,391 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Did you meet moonpixie and the fade? They went ya know!
TAJ "boat mummy." VALURA "yes sweetie you went on a boat, was daddy there with you?" TAJ "no, but monkey on boat" VALURA "well then sweetie, Daddy WAS there with you"
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
I didn't meet either because NOBODY SHOWED UP TO THE FRIGGIN' HOP MEET!
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Two more highlights:
1) Randomly running into (and recognizing!) Arashi on his way to the porta-potty to take a poop.
2) Randomly running into (and being recognized by) Spitfire and Mand while out wandering around the man and exchanging the world's BEST hugs with both of them.
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Randomly running into you was one of our highlights, as well, Lightning!
It was the highlight the night, as well. Talk about the BEST hugs ever!!! It's been a long time since I've been spun around by any giggling person!
We can't wait to come and visit you!!!!!!!!
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
As for the HoP meet up....playa time, and flat tires happened....
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
I hoped some of the Perthites would have seen you both and hugged you ..
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
1,325 posts
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Ahh. Burning man. Them's good times, at least I've heard. I just remember talking to you before you went into Reno, then you lost.... reception that is :P
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Written by: SpitFire
It was the highlight the night, as well. Talk about the BEST hugs ever!!! It's been a long time since I've been spun around by any giggling person!
I did it ESPECIALLY because you don't seem the type...and because I knew that secretly you'd love it.
OMG that was such a good hug.
And you two had BETTER come and visit me.
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
hello!
1,034 posts
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
great. And again I ain't being invited. I don't know any of you, but that's not the point here
a swapped test-playboy, set free by NOn, idolizing the tea fairy; Dragosani spiritual freedom agreement reached 18th Sept 2006
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA
Written by: Doc Lightning
2) The dance floor with the lights that simulated a graphic equalizer.
That's Asylum's you dumbass. You know, the people who throw happy hour that you go to every week? It's at like every New York City party that I tell you that you need to go to that you never do.
GO TO DECOM.
I will list my highlights in a bit. Gotta go teach.
And anybody that doesn't put the CUBITRON as a highlight is lying.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA
Written by: Doc Lightning
I didn't meet either because NOBODY SHOWED UP TO THE FRIGGIN' HOP MEET!
Molly and I did.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
That Uchronia site is beautiful.
My highlights as I can remember them (this could be added to, as I keep forgetting things). In no particular order...
*Meeting old friends, and getting to know them a whole lot more.
*Meeting new smiley faces.
*Randomly recognising and getting beautiful hugs from Lightning, whilst we were at the base of the man. That night was the only night I wasn't having such a good time (an accumulation of various things). Then we saw Lightning, and for the next 15 mins he made the world a wonderful place again.
*Seeing my good friend, and campmate, SJ (Skinny White Chick) perform at the Lost Penguin. She's an amazing singer/ songwriter/ guitar player, and now that I'm in Canada I really miss seeing her play live.
*Getting to spin in the conclave with so many amazing people. We were the smallest troupe out there, and I have never had to put out my poi, dunk, spin off, and relight so quickly! Without a doubt the thing that made me keep giving 100%, and kept the grin on my face as I was refueling, was the amazing energy that was coming from the crowd.
Tied in with this was being able to sit right at the front, inside the circle, to watch the man burn.
*Seeing my first dust devil- a HUGE one, on Wednesday. We watched as it came straight up 5.00 towards our camp, but veered off before it reached us. The second dust devil was bigger, and came straight through our camp. They were amazing and beautiful to watch spin across the playa.
In a way, the dust storm on wednesday was a highlight too. We made it back into camp just before it hit, and it felt like the rest of the world disappeared.
*Watching the dust devils dance out of the fire, for the burning of the man, the temple, and Uchronia. Also, seeing the fire cyclones that came out of Uchronia when it was burned. I have never seen anything like it.
*Dancing inside the waffle (sorry- Uchronia!), post burning of the man. We topped up our adrenalin levels, went off to dance, and randomly met up with some of our friends from Calgary (we weren't camping with the Calgary crew). Definitely the most amazing dance space I've ever been in.
*Touring around with Kim, on our bikes, at 3am, after dancing in the waff...Uchronia. We were able to go and have a look at some of the art in a different light, without having lots of people around.
*Oooh, I almost forgot stilt walking! Kim and I were given our first stilt walking lessons, and it was SO much fun! The words 'baby giraffe' do spring to mind though...
This is something I will definitely be carrying on with.
I'm sure there are lots more highlights, but for now all I can say is "WOW".
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Written by: NYCWritten by: Doc Lightning
2) The dance floor with the lights that simulated a graphic equalizer.
That's Asylum's you dumbass. You know, the people who throw happy hour that you go to every week? It's at like every New York City party that I tell you that you need to go to that you never do.
GO TO DECOM.
I will list my highlights in a bit. Gotta go teach.
And anybody that doesn't put the CUBITRON as a highlight is lying.
The Cubitron was right in front of my camp.
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
All of Mand's highlights? I second them!
Lighning....I do secretly love it, so thank you thank you!
As Mand said, that night wasn't our best night of the Burn. Seeing you, and exchanging those hugs made a big difference for both of us.
Gnor....sadly, we didn't run into many of the HoP'ers. In fact, I think Lightning was the only HoP'er we did run into...is that right, Mand?
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Lightning... and Arashi- another random lovely sighting.
Although I was still half asleep at the time.
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA
***BUMP***
Bumping this up because I just saw this old episode posted on the BMAN NYC list.
Malcolm in the Middle at Burningman
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]
43 posts
Location: 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
First time lighting up. I think I almost peed myself.
It was amazing.
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