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Dyn-O-Might! 4 - Thur 7/2 @ Mighty w/ODISSI (Live/UK) - Evil Breaks/Auralism/Bassyx

2009-06-30T08:40:21Z

Multiple Stages provided BY:
Evil Breaks, C.O.N., Auralism, & Bassyx

Dyn-O-Might! 4

Thursday, July 2nd 2009
(Friday July 3 is a bank holiday, you have it OFF!!!)
.....or yur gettin screwed.....
Located @ Mighty (119 Utah st, SF)

PRESALES: Limited $7, & $10 @ Groovetickets.com
(http://fla.vor.us/wafform.aspx?_act=eventview&_pky=62144)
DOOR: $10 before 11pm, & $15 after that

10pm - 4am
21+ w/ID

DAMN!!!! Never thought there would be 4 of these Dyn-O-Might parties when we were planning the first one. But here we are, & there's a 4th on its way. You know how E.B. rolls, & I know most of you have heard of our partners for this little endeavor as well, Bassyx & Auralism. What better way to kick of your Independence day weekend, then to come kick it with us.....Oh, & if you can recall the retarded things we've done (& brought) to Mighty, lemme just say this.......Expect it again.

Odissi (Live Vocals) - uk
(Botchit & Scarper/Lot 49/Mechanoise/Hardcore Beats/CyberFunk/Mile High Recordings/Adrift/Kilowatt)

If you don't know this producers name, there's seriously something wrong with you. I bet every one of you that've come to a past event of ours, or heard any of the our dj's play, have heard multiple tracks from her (Ya probably liked 'em too).....She is responsible for the only BreakBeat track I've ever caught myself singing in the shower...."Break Me Off a Piece of That"..... 'Nuff said!

Mini-Mix from Odissi @ http://EvilBreaks.com

E.B./C.O.N. Main Stage:
Aaron Jae (E.B./Space Cowboys/C.O.N.)
M.O.D. (E.B./Strategik)
Robb Green (Shameless)

Auralism Area: (Visuals by Mold Science)
Jason Short (Auralism/NightLight)
Limacon (Auralism/Thoughtless)
Hac Le (Auralism/Listed)

Bassyx Room:
High Spies (Solmatic Records/HighSpies.com)
Jason Gunz (Bassyx/Habit Forming)
Aaron Pope (Release Records/Deep End)
Influence (Strategik)

SUPER COOL BONUS TIME:
Viberation will be on visuals all night, & will include content from the illustrious Bam (E.B./Invibe).

More INFO, Music, & More: http://EvilBreaks.com

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Are you a Civil/Mechanical Engineer who loves fire and art? The Flaming Lotus Girls want you!

2009-04-21T20:53:44Z

FLG are looking for a civil/mechanical engineer to help us bring to life our latest creation…Soma Do you know someone who can help? Email info@flaminglotus. com!

Flaming Lotus Girls are busy at work on our latest fire sculpture - Soma - for Burning Man 2009. We’re looking for some expert engineering help and support. What we need: an engineering whiz to give us structural guidance. Using our drawings and material specifications (mostly in stainless steel), this whiz will do some basic calculations to make sure the sculpture is a) strong enough to support its weight; and b) able to be freestanding. In gratitude for this help, we’ll be offering a ticket to Burning Man…and our everlasting love and affection. If you can help or know someone else who can, please contact us: info@flaminglotus. com.

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About Soma

Soma is a fantastical sculpture that translates the anatomy of neurons into metal, fire and light, magnifying the microscopic world to an epic scale. It is composed of two neurons bound through electrochemical pulses. One neuron appears partially buried in the playa, the other floats overhead while an elegant axon arches between them. Fire and lighting effects flow like electrochemical signals from the buried, transmitting neuron over the high-reaching axon to the elevated, receiving neuron. For more information see http://lee.org/ flg/proposals/soma/ FLG_SomaBMprop_sumnobudgLR_ 013109.pdf

For general information about FLG, check out our site! www.flaminglotus. com

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Casting Call for Pyrotechnicians and/or fire dancers for mad max like flick

2009-04-15T18:45:18Z

Post-Apocalyptic student film looking for top notch pyrotechnicians and/or fire dancers to create goth, Mad Max-like environment. We cannot pay you, but we would certainly like to provide you with a copy credit, and food during the shoot.
Reply to: Derek Dabkoski plainformpictures@gmail.com

I'm looking for actors with host experience, and/or have a passion for holistic/integrative health.
This is for a holistic/homeopathic makeover cable series. Wanna play?
We need to cast this baby, as production is imminent!
Reply to: jasonpayn@yahoo.com

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Serpent Mother Takes Over Treasure Island!

2009-02-26T05:53:47Z

Serpent Mother Takes Over Treasure Island!
Saturday March 7th Free Art Reception 7PM-midnight

The Flaming Lotus Girls transform Treasure Island into a reptilian wilderness with their first ever public installation of their interactive, kinetic sculpture, a magnificent installation of a 168' skeletal stainless steel snake.

Serpent Mother will rear her giant head on the Island for the weekend of Friday and Saturday, March 6th and 7th 2009. On Friday March 6th, the Serpent commands the floor at an all-night party hosted by Opulent Temple and featuring the world-famous DJ Carl Cox. On Saturday March 7th, the Serpent will light up the Bay in a fun and free art exhibition from 7.00PM-midnight.

Come see for yourself: there has never been a sculpture like the Serpent Mother. Her 168' long stainless steel spine coils around the massive space, while her 20' long neck and massive head tower over her audience. The audience takes control, however, by directing her movement, raising her hydraulically-actuated neck and opening her fanged mouth. Full audience participation makes each installation a singular experience - come make it happen.

Links:
http://flaminglotus.com
http://opulenttemple.org

What: Serpent Mother Art Opening When: Friday march 6th all night and Saturday March 7th 2009 7pm-midnight Where: 200 California Ave., Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA, 94130 See flaminglotus.com for directions

About The Flaming Lotus Girls
The Flaming Lotus Girls are a female-driven group of artists making kinetic, mechanical fire art. Our mission is to create monumental works of interactive art through a collaborative process. Our vision is to empower women to learn new skills and become experienced, talented and active artists in their own right. We premiere our work at Burning Man and bring the pieces to a civic audience afterwards.

Our work � a combination of sculptural arts, kinetics, robotics, electronics, and fire engineering - is designed collaboratively; made collaboratively. We create interactive large-scale fire installations that engages viewers and invite them to become part of the art.

For over 9 years, the Flaming Lotus Girls have presented installations nationally and internationally. Our portfolio includes:

Mutopia - A massive, intricate, spiraling installation of 11 sculptural Seedpods created from aluminum, steel, copper and stainless steel.

Serpent Mother � A Skeletal serpent, coiled around her egg.

Angel of the Apocalypse - A sculptural environment that emerges from the ground in the form of an abstracted, fiery bird.

Hand of God - A Copper sculpture of a woman's hand that emits epic bursts of 100' tall flames.

Seven Sisters - Seven interactive fire sculptures inspired by the Pleiades constellation.

For more information, please visit our website at http://flaminglotus.com.
Serpent Mother Art Opening
Saturday March 7th 2009 7pm-midnight
200 California Ave., Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA, 94130
See http://flaminglotus.com for directions

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Happy Holidaze

2008-12-27T17:29:26Z

I've posted my annual card, which has evolved into a short movie. Serpent Mother is featured.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DN8b5Q2vxs

Enjoy, peace & love, Phoenix Phrom The Playa

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Seeking to borrow a theatrical prop.

2008-12-26T18:07:59Z

Hello All,
I am getting ready for the spring show at the theater I assist at, and we have uncovered a need for a somewhat pecululiar prop. We need a knife target that is gimmicked. Basically a large board that has been set up so that the handles of knives suddenly spring into appearance as if they had been thrown at it.

If we can’t find one to borrow, then we would greatly appreciate advice from any one who has any experience making this particular type of gimmick.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, and the best of the season to one and all….

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E.B.'s "White XMas" underground this Saturday

2008-12-18T08:32:31Z

IT'S COLD!!!!
We noticed. And since mother nature is actually trying to give us a White Christmas here in the bay, we've decided to get back to the one "One room, One vibe" feel of past White XMas shows, & bring our dj's in from the cold. We will also be heating both the inside & outside areas, so you know where to come this Saturday to defrost your toes.

E.B.'s 3rd Annual Xmas party & gift exchange:
White X-Mas
Saturday, December 20th
Underground Location (signup required)
Signup @ http://EvilBreaks.com

$5 with a gift to exchange
$10 without a gift
10pm-7am+

Like the last couple "White X-Mas" parties, you'll get in on the cheap if you bring a wrapped gift valued between $5 & $10 for our little gift exchange. We've had terrific fun with this, and I'd have to say that this event has got to be one of the most interactive events of all time. & to really top off this years show, Bam is also going to be celebrating his graduation from "Expression" which is the night before. So if you see him, give him a congrats & a shot....haha.

As always with this party, we will be limiting attendance to keep it smaller, more personal, and comfortable for everyone attending, so please visit our site & sign up so you can get info for the show. Yes, even if you're already on the E.B. mailing list.

Oh yeah, wear white.

DJ's for the night:

Mr. Projectile LIVE (Nexus/Semisexual)
Aaron Jae vs. Tamo (E.B./Space Cowboys & Angels of Bass)
Bam vs. Mozaic (E.B./Invibe & Nexus/Raindance)
M.O.D. (E.B./Strategik) - special oldskool hip-hop set
Little John (Raindance)
Athena vs. Evinrude (E.B. & Nothing)
Dirt - Special sunrise set
Ben Haus (Acid Totem)
3L3Tronic (Bianca vs. Devo)

To get location info for this show, please sign up @ http://EvilBreaks.com

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E.B. & Flaming Lotus girls: "In the RED!" - 12/5 - underground baby..........

2008-11-16T07:37:13Z

In The RED!

Friday, December 5th, 2008
T.B.A. (East Bay Location)
Info-Line: 415.963.3555

7pm-10pm - Gallery Show & Cocktail Party
10pm-6am - DJ's, Music, Art & Visuals

$Donation$ - Before 9pm
$10 presales - (Available NOW!!)
$10 before 11pm
$15 after 11pm

What more do we need to say about this other than, the Flaming Lotus Girls are still very in debt after their amazing "Mutopia" fire art piece this past year at Burning Man, and we want to help them. Every dj on the lineup has agreed to play for free or at a reduced cost, & 100% of the proceeds from this show will go towards getting FLG as far out of "the red" as possible, and maybe into the pink.

I know many of you have been awed by their art over the years, and if you've ever wanted to thank them for all the amazing & hard work they've put in, coming out and having some fun with us & supporting our little event would be a great start.

Along with the really good cause, we here @ E.B. feel that in the past year or two, we've strayed away a little from our initial intent with a few of the shows we've been involved in, so we're absolutely thrilled to be able to make this one a little smaller, a bit more personal, and bring it back to the underground.

The capacity of the venue for this show is a little bit lower than we were planning, so we are expecting the event to sell out at some point in the night. The space is quite large, and actually quite amazing, but we're still strongly recommending that people buy pre-sales to ensure their entrance into the event.

Fine Cut Bodies - Budapest
(Chi Recordings/Record Records/Moving Target)

Also in the Main Room:
E.B. Mashup (Aaron Jae vs. Bam vs. M.O.D.)
Mozaic (Raindance/Nexus)
Syd Gris (Opulent Temple)
JD (False Profit)
Robb Green (shameless)

In the 2nd Room:
Ernie Trevino (Space Cowboys)
U9Lift (aka Ben Maybe-House of Lotus/Addictech)
Cumulus (Word of Mouth/SF)
Lotus Drops (Street Ritual)
Siren (Space Island/SF)

Chill Area by the Ambient Mafia:
MC Boomerang Fidget - LIVE! (Hatfyr)
Seventh Swami - LIVE! (Stilldream)
Redstickman (FnF)
Peek (Below Zero)
Shane (FnF)
Harkin vs. Hallucid (The Lag/Butterzone)
Drop (Butterzone)

Visuals provided by Viberation

More Info: www.EvilBreaks.com & www.FlamingLotus.com

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Some Fabrication work

2008-09-25T03:15:44Z

I lost everyone's contact when my email was hacked- Nate suggested I drop by - but i'd rather announce my coming- before the long ride, before dropping in.

I have been wanting to fabricate a pair of fire wings out of copper and aluminum

-but lack the tools to do it. I think all i'd need would be something to cut and file the copper and a rivet gun, and maybe the english wheels. I don't think I need to do anything else (maybe) I was wondering if you still meet on Weds... which would be awesome timing (i'm off those days..)

please email !

nearestdelia@gmail.com

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Chance Operations: Call for artists, performers and musicians

2008-09-02T22:59:06Z

***Chance Operations: Call for artists, performers and musicians***

On Saturday, October 25th, the gallery spaces of the Climate Theater will be transformed into an exciting one-night art exhibition and performance event/party.

Our last event, Night Light: An Evening of Luminous Environments, brought in over 300 people, was a weekly pick in The San Francisco Bay Guardian, as well as garnering attention from local galleries. To view documentation of this show go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27324014@N03/

For our next show, Chance Operations, the Climate Curatorial Collective invites artists in all media to submit work that engages Chance in practice, process, motif, presentation, execution, or otherwise.

Some words for inspiration:
Chance/Lottery/Happenstance/Accident/Serendipity/Coincidence/Random(ness)/Risk/Games/Contests/Ephemeral

We are seeking submissions in all media including interactive art, performance, installation, projection, sound, as well as traditional art forms such as painting, photography and sculpture. 20 eclectic spaces will available for artwork, installations and performances including 2 stages with sound systems, several small galleries, a rooftop, hallways and stairwells. Group collaborations are also welcome.

To submit work, please send us the following information:
- Your name(s)
- Phone
- Email
- Title of piece
- One paragraph description of piece including how it fits the theme of the show
- Web link to video documentation and/or attach up to 3 jpegs
- Please list the equipment that you will use (you must bring your own equipment)
- Any other special notes or requirements

Please send all submissions and inquiries to: climatecurators@gmail.com

Deadline for submissions: Friday, September 5th
Walk-through with curators at the Theater/Gallery: Sunday, September 28th
Event date: Saturday October 25th, 2008 7pm-11pm

The Climate Curatorial Collective's mission is to foster supportive collaboration and experimentation outside the formal gallery system. The CCC adds to the vitality of the SF arts scene by creating opportunities for artists to present ephemeral works outside established categories, and to take risks without commercial pressures.

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Thanks to the BOX SHOP/FLG

2008-08-18T21:40:29Z

Yall that was fun and a lot of hard work, hope to be part of next years project, and be part of it earlier. I enjoyed connecting with each and everyone of you. never had so much fun working so hard... see ya on the playa!!!xoxoxoxox

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come join the last push, please xx

2008-08-09T02:24:58Z

This is it! These are our last days before we pack 'er up and we really REALLY need your help! She leaves on 16th for the playa! 11 DAYS left. PLEASE, even if you can only come by for a bit, please come help us complete our lovely creation, Mutopia.

It's looking terrific and will be a stunner on the playa, but all these kitties are getting tired, even as we see all the work looking good.

We just need folks to come by during the day or evening and help with everything from grinding to painting to packing, and every little bit is deeply appreciated and very valuable.

This is an URGENT call: please, if you can, come help us do it!
Thanks in advance and congratulations to everyone in FLG, and best and biggest love to all who can help in the final push.

Drop by our home at the Boxshop:

Address:
The Box Shop
951 Hudson Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124
Phone: 415-642-SHOP(7467) Let it ring, people might not hear it ring. Cell phone service at the Shop is very spotty.
Google Map: http://tinyurl.com/2jarn7

Call Michelle on 415 323 9877 for info.

Go Mutopia!

Firey lipstick and kisses from Flaming Lotus Girls

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small metal work

2008-08-07T06:45:16Z

I just emailed JJ directly about this but I figure I could email the entire tribe...

Do you think that it would be possible, or any interest to the flaming lotus girls, to do small metal work and incorporate that into corsets? I think it would be fun.
We are currently working with visual artists and printing their work on fabric. Also, the glass blowers at our shop want to incorporate glass work into the corsets. I am thinking doing some metal work would be fun.

In the long term we hope to be selling everything we do, and of course you guys would get a percentage for every sale.
just a thought
-cindy

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Please pass this on to Jordana at FLG

2008-08-05T14:20:56Z

Hey Jordana,

I lost your email address, so figured I'd try to say hi here. It's me, Kellie, the pink tool belt chick from SLO. I sold the business last October. I'm going to be at BM this year and would love to come by and say hi to you guys. Let me know if you'll be there and whereabouts.

Mutopia looks awesome...

~Kellie

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Anyone use a Pulser?

2008-08-05T04:45:58Z

--Trying to get the hang of the dang thing. Current project: fire poofer pilot lights. I'm making them out of 1/2" dia 1/16" wall stainless tubing, bent into rings about 5" o.d. I attach a short piece of 1/4" tube to the bottom of the ring, then use a Swageloc fitting to join that to copper tube from propane source. Having a helluva time getting pulse width, pulse frequency optimal tho..

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HI! Its JOCElyn the GIRL from OREGON!! I NEED YOUR HELP!

2008-08-05T01:44:01Z

ive been working in the shop, im the one from oregon with the neon hair... i want to stay another week.. but need to be able to make a little money while i am here. I happen to be a fabulous at hair (there are some pics on my tribe, ) and would love to pick up some clients. i can do anything with hair!!!!! so if your interested stop by the box shop i am usually there every day at noon til whenever.. or email me.. i am dutchess j-la... check the vibes.. and lets get mutupia finished!!!!!!

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Call to artists from the curators of The Climate Theater

2008-07-25T23:48:37Z

***Call to artists from the curators of The Climate Theater***

On Saturday, October 25th, the gallery spaces of the Climate Theater will be transformed into a carnivalesque arcade of art and performance. The Climate Curatorial Collective invites artists in all media to freely interpret the theme "Step Right Up: An Election Carnival." At this intersection of Halloween and the media frenzy of the presidential election, we will create a space for artistic responses to games of chance, lotteries, voting machines, fortune telling, contests, predictions, lady luck, and the line between the random and the pre-determined.

We are seeking submissions in all media including interactive art, performance, installation, projection, sound, as well as traditional art forms (painting, photography, sculpture). Work does not have to be specifically political. 20 eclectic spaces will available for artwork and installations including 2 stages with sound systems, several small galleries, a rooftop, hallways and stairwells. Group collaborations are also welcome.

To submit work, please send us the following information:
Your name(s)
Phone
Email
Title of piece
One paragraph description of piece including how it fits the theme of the show
Web link to video documentation and/or attach up to 3 jpegs
Please list the equipment that you will use (you must bring your own equipment)
Any other special notes or requirements

You may also send a proposal for a work you wish to create in response to the theme. You will need to write a detailed proposal and attach documentation of prior work.

Please send all submissions and inquiries to: climatecurators@gmail.com

Deadline for submissions: Friday, August 22nd
Walk-through with curators at the Theater/Gallery: Sunday, September 28th
Event date: Saturday October 25th, 2008 8pm-midnight

The Climate Curatorial Collective’s mission is to foster supportive collaboration and experimentation outside the formal gallery system. The CCC adds to the vitality of the SF arts scene by creating opportunities for artists to present ephemeral works outside established categories, and to take risks without commercial pressures.

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Flaming Lotus sneak preview and bbq

2008-07-16T07:33:07Z

The Flaming Lotus Girls invite you

...to celebrate MUTOPIA's onward progress towards Burning Man 2008!

Come down and party with the FLG as we reveal some of the flaming features of
our latest and largest metal sculpture destined to amaze and awe the citizens
of Black Rock.

We're firing up the grill with some delectable gourmet BBQ items...
PLUS we will have beer! We will have music!
And yes, there will be FIRE!

Please spread this invite far and wide...........
...and lots of other eye candy fiery goodies to take home with you!

The Flaming Lotus Girls present
MUTOPIA - The story so far...

SATURDAY, JULY 19th
4pm - 9pm
THE BOX SHOP
Hunters Point Blvd. (next to the India Basin Shoreline Park)
SF 94124

Check the project out here
mutopia.wordpress.com/

See you there!
Your Flaming Lotus Girls

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Come to the Welding Workshop with the FLG!

2008-04-30T00:15:59Z

Interested in working with the Flaming Lotus Girls on the next
master-piece or should I say mistress-piece??? Well the time has come
to
get in on this years projectl! On saturday April 19th and saturday
April
26th at noon we are offering welding fire and shop 101 for the next
wave
of Flaming Lotus Girls!!! No prior shop skills necessary, just a desire

to come on board and put some sweat equity into the next creation to
come from the sexiest group of pyros alive!!!

Here's the deal....

On april 19th and 26th at noon, gals (and guys) interested in working
on
this years project in any capacity (big or small/ grinding or typing or

wiring) are welcome to come by the Box Shop and get an intro to mig
welding, use of common tools and a fire effects intro as well as
preview
of this year project. If you come please be sincere in wanting to help
out. Also we ask for a twenty dollar donation to go to the shop for use

of materials and energy.

Please be sure to wear non synthetic clothing. Cotton, denim and
tightly
knit clothes will do fine. Please no fleeces or plastic like material
as
they can be highly flammable!! bring clothes that cover your arms and
legs as well as closed-toed shoes. Be aware that what ever you wear in
a
metal shop will likely be ruined along with electronics (ipods and
laptops at your own risk!) Lonh hair and loose clothing with hanging
stuff is dangerous! Keep it tight! I also recommend bringing your own
bottle of drinking water as there is none available. Come to both
classes if you like or just one, we will try to cover the same stuff in

each however you never know what will unexpectedly happen at the
shop...

The box shop is home to many artists...not just FLG!!! respect their
space and please don't park in front of active driveways or gates!!!

Can't wait to meet you!!! Feel free to email with questions!
aimee@flaminglotus.com <mailto:aimee%40flaminglotus.com>

The Box Shop
951 Hudson Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124
Google Map: http://tinyurl.com/2jarn7 <http://tinyurl.com/2jarn7>
Mailing Address: 10 Hunters Point Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94124

Directions by car
>From 101 north or south: take the Cesar Chavez exit and follow signs
to Cesar Chavez Street East.
Go 1/4 mile on Cesar Chavez east to the Evans Ave traffic light.
Turn right/south onto Evans Ave at the traffic light. Check your
odometer, you are now 1.6 miles from the Box Shop.
On Evans Ave, you'll pass a power plant, then the road curves to the
right, then you'll pass the India Basin Shoreline Park.
Immediately after India Basin Shoreline Park and before a fork in the
road, turn left onto Hudson Ave, a dirt road. You'll see a large
hand-painted sign high up on a shipping container poking above the
fence
that reads "The Box Shop".
On Hudson Ave, the Box Shop is the first yard on the right.
Consider diagonal parking on Hudson Ave or back out and park in front
of
the church across the street.

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Looking for a new roomate as soon as May 1st or June 1st

2008-04-15T21:29:56Z

The location is on albion st. off 16th in the mission.
The rent is $950 plus utilities, and 950$ security deposit.
Let me know if any of you are interested or know of any one suitable.
Robin Hood

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Call for Light Artists

2008-04-03T05:55:49Z

***Call to artists from the curators of The Climate Theater/Gallery 9:

We are currently looking for submissions for our upcoming show, Night Light: An Evening of Luminous Environments.
22 eclectic spaces will available for installations including 2 stages with sound systems, several small galleries, a rooftoop, hallways and stairwells.
Suggested media for submission: sculpture, film/video, performance and installation.
Solo or group collaborations as well as live music/sound are also welcome.

To submit please send us the following information:
Your name
Phone Email
Title of piece
1 paragraph description of piece/proposal
web link to video documentation and/or attach up to 3 .jpegs
Please list the equipment that you will use (you must bring your own equipment)
any other special notes or requirements

Please send all submissions and inquiries to: mail@victoriaheilweil.com

deadline for submissions: April 15th
meeting with curators at the Theater/Gallery: April 26th

Event date: Saturday May 17th, 2008
8pm-midnight
$7-10 sliding scale admission

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FLG art on the playa this year?

2008-02-29T16:25:59Z

I hope!

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LIPSTICK, BRUISES AND WELDING BURNS.

2008-02-21T20:09:47Z

The Bay Area Derby Girls meet the Flaming Lotus Girls this Sunday in San Francisco for calendar signing, photos, and some yummy complementary BBQ while it lasts.

The Box Shop will host this massive collision of girl power as the Derby Girls roll into San Francisco and converge on the secret laboratories of the Lotus Girls.

The B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls are a full contact, all female, flat-track roller derby league consisting of three teams: The San Francisco ShEvil Dead, The Oakland Outlaws, and The Richmond Wrecking Belles.
Check out their web site here
http://www.bayaread erbygirls. com/

The Flaming Lotus Girls are a San Francisco-based group of female and male artists collaborating all year round to create exceptional fire art and provide a resource for learning metalworking and other essential shop skills.
Flaming Lotus Girls can be found here
http://www.flamingl otus.com/

Come to the Box Shop and learn about the bay's fastest growing full contact sport as you check out some of the fiery creations of the Lotus Girls and find out about their plans for world domination.

Ladies from both of these Bay Area legends will be on hand as the grills fire up at 4pm and both groups will be signing calendars till it gets too dark to see.

The Box Shop is located at 951 Hudson Ave san Francisco 94101

Directions to the box shop can be found here.
http://maps. google.com/ maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=951+Hudson+ Ave+san+francisc o+ca&sll=37.0625, -95.677068&sspn=36.368578, 64.335938&ie=UTF8&ll=37.735155, -122.376795&spn=0.035501, 0.062828&z=14&iwloc=addr

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Get the Calendar online

2008-01-07T08:41:34Z

You can buy the (amazing fantastic) calendar online. http://flaminglotus.com/calendar
Order by December 15th and you'll have it by Christmas for gift giving!

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The Calenders Are HERE!!!

2007-12-06T22:23:08Z

They are finally here! And, it was worth the wait! Or so I have heard. I have not actually seen them yet. Our last one from 2005 was a poster. And, I guess this is a regular flip calender that is 2 years! I could be wrong.
So come see them and get yours at our gallery show tomorrow. I was just there and it is beautiful. And, it will be lots of fun.
And, if you can't make it you can buy one online, here: http://serpentmothe r.com/calendar
Yay! So exciting!
I hope to see you tomorrow.
Love,
Tasha
11/30-12/1: FLAMING LOTUS GIRLS present LIPSTICK KISSES: A Gallery Show
Who: Those mavens of lipstick and accelerants, The Flaming Lotus Girls

What: A Gallery Show Fundraiser for the FLG's!

When: Friday, November 30th, 2007, 7pm-1am

Where: Somarts Gallery 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco CA 94103

Why: Because YOU want to see more super giant fire art!

Come join the hot ladies (and gentlemen) of the world-famous Flaming Lotus Girls fire art group for an evening of art, flame and fabulous outfits.

Over 40 different photographers and a handful of local artists have donated their art for a silent auction benefiting the FLG's, so they can continue their quest for world domination through stainless steel and kerosene.

The FLG's are taking their spectacular interactive fire sculpture, The Serpent Mother, on a World Tour to spread the gospel of fire art and metalwork empowerment. The Serpent Mother was first seen at The Burning Man festival in Nevada in 2006, but the FLG's didn't stop there! The Serpent Mother went on to the 2007 Fire Arts Festival in Oakland, California and slithered across the pond for the 2007 Robodock Festival in Amsterdam!

The rest of the world deserves to see The Serpent Mother in all of her 168-foot majesty. Come enjoy the all the art and make this and other amazing projects possible!

The Flaming Lotus Girls are an all-volunteer, all-awesome San Francisco-based group of female and male artists who work hard all year round to create exceptional fire art and provide a resource for learning metalworking and other mad essential shop skillz. The youngest FLG is 18 months, and the oldest is 70 years! The FLG's enjoy creating fire art on a gargantuan scale, just as you enjoy watching the fruits of their labor! Come support this amazing phenomenon and have a fab time doing it!

See more at www.flaminglotus.com

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a short video interview of jessica (from flaming lotus girls)

2007-12-04T01:19:05Z

my friend Fivestar posted a small video interview of jessica shot during the set-up of the somArt benefit party.

you can see it in her blog: http://www.iamfivestar.com/2007/12/flaming-lotus-girls.html

larger size version available here: http://blip.tv/file/518788

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Speaking of FLG t-shirts...

2007-12-01T07:51:51Z

Look who was sporting one opening night at Roboxotica in Vienna, Austria on Thanksgiving!!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hackaday/2055635032/
seen here panickedly programming his piece after a microcontroller failure

Here's my pix, btw
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ctp/sets/72157603261747717

and pix from my day at the Technisches Museum Wein
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ctp/sets/72157603301538115/ (still not done rotating and labeling)

I won't see you all on Friday because that night is Sydney's debut night in the Nutcracker...otherwise I would be there.

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11/30-12/1: FLAMING LOTUS GIRLS present LIPSTICK KISSES: A Gallery Show

2007-11-30T00:41:34Z

Who: Those mavens of lipstick and accelerants, The Flaming Lotus Girls

What: A Gallery Show Fundraiser for the FLG's!

When: Friday, November 30th, 2007, 7pm-1am

Where: Somarts Gallery 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco CA 94103

Why: Because YOU want to see more super giant fire art!

Come join the hot ladies (and gentlemen) of the world-famous Flaming Lotus Girls fire art group for an evening of art, flame and fabulous outfits.

Over 40 different photographers and a handful of local artists have donated their art for a silent auction benefiting the FLG's, so they can continue their quest for world domination through stainless steel and kerosene.

The FLG's are taking their spectacular interactive fire sculpture, The Serpent Mother, on a World Tour to spread the gospel of fire art and metalwork empowerment. The Serpent Mother was first seen at The Burning Man festival in Nevada in 2006, but the FLG's didn't stop there! The Serpent Mother went on to the 2007 Fire Arts Festival in Oakland, California and slithered across the pond for the 2007 Robodock Festival in Amsterdam!

The rest of the world deserves to see The Serpent Mother in all of her 168-foot majesty. Come enjoy the all the art and make this and other amazing projects possible!

The Flaming Lotus Girls are an all-volunteer, all-awesome San Francisco-based group of female and male artists who work hard all year round to create exceptional fire art and provide a resource for learning metalworking and other mad essential shop skillz. The youngest FLG is 18 months, and the oldest is 70 years! The FLG's enjoy creating fire art on a gargantuan scale, just as you enjoy watching the fruits of their labor! Come support this amazing phenomenon and have a fab time doing it!

See more at www.flaminglotus.com

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FLG TShirts Where?

2007-10-13T02:37:01Z

I got a really cool FLG t-shirt at the fundraiser and people keep asking me where to get one. I naively told them the FLG website. But apparently I was wrong :( My friends now think I'm a loser. Help me FLG, help me regain my dignity -- tell me where people can buy you magnificent shirts.

thanks,

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LP cannon builder seeks more insperation!

2007-10-13T00:28:46Z

Hey there FLG peeps!

I'm a fire type guy from Portland, and i'm in the bay till sat eve, I'd love to make connection with your crew and make with the chatting about design and such for cannons and things. interested in talking about some liquid and multi fuel ideas.

Hope to hear back!

-dexterous

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Otto's Baconfest 2007 tommorrow

2007-10-06T05:59:33Z

If your interested in going to Baconfest the info is on my profile(blog)
-Otto Von Danger

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Amazing Amsterdam!

2007-10-02T20:03:31Z

What an incredible experience!
It was such an honor to work with such a dedicated and talented crew. The Serpent Mother really blew peoples minds and put fire in their hearts. The Robodock crew were really supportive and wonderful to us. Much thanks to them and for all the love from Amsterdam!
Please post links to photos or video of the event if you have any.
I'm sure as soon as we start to recover from the wicked jet lag we will all start to post ours.
Sharing our art and our passion across the ocean was really an incredible experience and beyond. Thank you so much to all who helped
to make it possible! We really represented in a fierce way!
More to come.
Love,
Tasha

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Crude Awakening clean-up crew needs help

2007-09-05T16:06:46Z

Dan Das Mann requested that I share this message in the hope that their team can get help from some willing folks here.

The Crude Awakening (oil derrick burn) project needs some fresh clean up crew members. Their massive fire works show and burn left an equally massive clean-up project. With Tuesday afternoon/night’s fierce white-out, and the near daily dust storms following the burn, their crew is frazzled, shelled and needs help.

If you are a fan of Dan/Karen and their team’s work, and can spare to commit a week minimum on playa to help with their clean-up, they will pay you $80/day and feed you as well. Please report to Che at the Devil’s Workshop and Day Spa camp (5:10 and Esplanade) or to the Crude Awakening site.

Their power grid is still up, and when I left playa last night, wifi was still working, so a little bit of creature comforts still exist. You’ll need typical playa camp gear or an RV and work clothes.

I don't have any further details about contacts or confirmations; Dan and I spoke about the project and their clean-up needs during the height of the white out

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this has FLG written all over it.

2007-08-15T20:41:50Z

Maybe you have already seen these:

http://www.pinktoolbelts.com/index.htm

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Many thanks from Flaming Lotus Lovlies

2007-08-04T08:36:03Z

Thank you so much if you came along to our fundraiser last week. We had a wonderful, fun and successful fundraiser.

Thanks so much to the Space Cowboys for everything and for all of you for coming, dancing, buying chest lengths of raffle tix, billions of buttons and tshirts galore. We gave away a Burn Ticket (courtesy of Burning Man), A flight over the playa (courtesy of Agent Koz), a fire flower (courtesy of Charlie Gadekin) The money raised is going towards our trip Amsterdam for Robodock in September with the Serpent Mother. She is already in a box on a slow boat over there just now. for more info go to www.serpentmother.com and look at the blog page.

Much love from Flaming Lotus Girls

xxx Fire, Lipstick and Kisses xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Shagadelica; the glowing fury double decker art car - Get involved!

2007-08-03T20:40:53Z

If you've been looking for an out of this world burning man art car project to get involved, look no further!
Shagadelica is recruiting volunteers to finish building its outrageous design this year. Our warehouse is 10 minutes from SF in Oakland. Get excited by the concept below and contact Jim Abrams at (732) 619-6146 jim@jimabrams.com or, even better, drop by the shop at 1960 Mandela Parkway Bay 6 East Oakland, CA 94607 and offer to help. SHAGADELICA WILL CAMP AT THE DEEP END.

Shagadelica is a convertible double decker bus that will be wrapped up with glowing fur (basically back lighted with 300,000 LEDs that can change colors) See www.glowfur.com/. All inside, outside and ceiling surfaces will be covered and the inside of the first level will be outfitted in high end limo style and the open upstairs will have a DJ booth, 10,000W of sound, a 1.5W laser, a slide, a round bed shaped like a UFO and mounted on a hydraulic platform that can lift and rotate the bed 15 feet from the second story and a ride composed of a cluster of giant helium balloons that will fly someone connected to the bus about 100 feet in the air ;-) Oh, I forgot, we also have a concert truss frame on top where 2 giant arms extend from outside the bus and lift 2 dances cages outfitted with porn stars or whoever you want really… As if it wasn’t enough, we have a 16 feet trailer that carry a 5,000 lbs generator that can power Dallas and has room for storage, a bike rack and a landing pad for our Gopher Glowfur Vehicle (GGV), our useful little furry vehicle that can go and pick up people to bring them to party central!

Some Information is available at http://tribes.tribe.net/shagadelica

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FLG Fundraiser Raffle Prizes !!!!!!

2007-07-26T21:06:46Z

Have we got treats for you. For the price of a raffle ticket at the event on Saturday you could win

A beautiful copper fire flower for your home.
A plane ride over the playa at the burn this year.
AND

We have ONE FREE TICKET TO BURNING MAN to give away as a prize!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On top of having a good night, 3 people are going home extra, extra happy. Will it be you?

You have to come to be in the running though.

See you sat

Fire, lipstick and kisses

the Flaming Lotus Girls

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Looking for a Ride also

2007-07-26T05:11:29Z

Hey, I am installing the Head @ BM and need a ride the Saturday before it starts. If anyone that would like to go early that is also working perhaps (please sign up with MizPoon..for the early list). I've also never been so perhaps a little ideas of getting stuff together ( what would I need...) would be very helpfful. :)
THNX

Indira

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Lost a black rabbit fur coat at ocean beach last night...

2007-07-25T05:12:48Z

For the fire bloom burn we had. I was so warm around the fire that I left with out the coat...it had a fake furry hat inside of the pocket as well.
Not sure who was all left there by the time we left, just thought I would see if anyone on this tribe was there and knows some info on it. Thanks Robin Hood

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Camping with Illumination Village in 2007 - IMPORTANT INFO!

2007-07-23T00:16:03Z

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Camping with Illumination Village in 2007
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In 2007, we’ve got great plans for Illumination Village. This year, like last, we're asking for $50 from each camper. If $50 still seems cheap, we'd gladly put whatever additional funds you can contribute to good use.

I’ve requested Esplanade and 3:00-5:00 placement next door to The Devil’s Workshop and Day Spa, and it looks like we’ll be good, if the little birdie I’ve heard from is accurate. Burningman was impressed with how the Village looked and felt last year, they seem excited about the submitted 2007 plans. 2007 will be a lot like last year, with a tight, organized layout, art up front, interactive stuff on the esplanade. We’ll have a lot of big fire projects across from the village entry on the playa side, and Dr. HiHor has been working on a new village entry gate that incorporates propane.

For our space, I’ve requested a single 300’ frontage by 250’ side road spot. This would be slightly larger than our frontage last year, but without the back annex; I think we’ll need that frontage to fit all the projects we have going on. Ill Vill will be providing power 24/7, have showers of some fashion, and will even have some swanky metal medallions for villagers.

Some of the attractions slated for 2007 include:
Neverwas and their Steam exhibit
Body Wash?
Big Beds and Tea House (fingers crossed)
Technomania Circus’ Black Light Theater
Satan’s Calliope
Pyrocussion/Mothtrap
Dragons of Eden (good luck Lucy)
Boom Cookie
Bizarro Saguaro
Giant Swingset
FLG Encore Piece
Cardboard Houses
Keyhole Sculpture Garden
Pink Pleasure Palace
Aguamala bar
Shelter Skelter (Mycol Hudgin’s awesome Buddha fire bus!)
Upside Down S’s T-shirt shack
Bead Workshop

Some of the team members of Mechabolic, SWARM and Celtic Forest will be in camp as well.

Here’s the text for our village that will appear in the printed guide:

2007 is The Illumination Village’s 13th anniversary on the playa.
The Illumination Village is an active, driven community of dedicated artists, technologists and hardcore fans of fire. We’re a powerful force on the playa; building, supporting and burning some of the best and biggest art the playa has ever seen. The Illumination Village is old school fire, steam punks, mad science, anachronistic power generation, neon, electricity and sculpture that’s interactive and entertaining. We bring fuel, we bring energy, we bring art, and we light up the night. We stoke the flames, mixing fire and steel, keeping your body warm at night, and your eyes twinkling with the reflections of combustion.

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Weekend Arrivals 12:01AM 8/25 – 11:59PM 8/26
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The short list for arrival before Friday the 24th has been closed and I’m expecting final approval of that list of 7 names soon. For weekend arrival between 12:01AM Saturday the 25th and 11:59PM Sunday the 26th, I’ve requested 40 slots. I’ll be able to confirm the number by July 30th. Once the number’s been approved, I’ll be supply passes based on whether you really need to be there early, if there are more requests than passes.

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Paying your camping fee
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You can use the Paypal account below to send us your camping fees.
Please include your name, a phone number or email contact point and
the names of anyone else that you're paying for. Remember, its
$50/per camper.

PAYPAL WEBSITE:
http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/ema/index-outside

PAYPAL ACCOUNT:
thinkcooper@yahoo.com

If you do not have Paypal, you can send us a check; send me email
for details:: steve <at> thinkcooper <dot> com.

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2007 Illumination Village Website
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The Illumination Village website will go live online in the next few days, at the Burningart.com. As soon as the placement team confirms our location and space size, I’ll start assembling and posting a PDF of the most up to date map there. Once the site is ready for primetime, I’ll post the actual link here on the list.

For reference, here’s a link to the 2006 Ill Vill website:

http://www.burningart.com/ill_vill_2006/bman2006.html

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We need your help NOW!
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Your camping fee contribution is about supporting a village that you
love, that you care about, that you're a part of. We're all proud of
being a piece of the village's legacy, now's the time turn that
pride into a contribution that gives Illumination Village the
freedom to evolve to next level. Let's build a healthy community
that provides its members with a playa home that's a blast to be a
part of, that's powerful, vibrant, alive and full of fire.

Please send your camping fees now!

Thanks!

- Your mayors -

Jessica, Karen and Steve

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Come play with the Flaming Hot Lotus Girls muah xxxxxxx

2007-07-22T20:40:01Z

FLG fundraiser on 28th July, 354 5th st at Harrison St, SF, with the fabulous

Space Cowboys
House of Lotus
The Deep End
Seismic and the

PHOTOBOOF for silly picture fun.
Come see if you can get some flaming lips and boobies into your pictures ; )

We are taking the Serpent Mother to Robocock (whoops, i like a slip of the tongue every now and then) in Amsterdam. Taking FLG and Burning Man fire art to the world. Come along, dance, munch at the BBQ, dance, have a laugh, maybe get a few kisses from the Hot Lotus Goddesses and help us with our world domination tour.

www.serpentmother.com

Lipstick and Kisses from the Flaming Lotus Girls xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Tonight at the DSC Warehouse - for you crazy folks who've been loading all week......

2007-07-20T21:45:35Z

Hey Folks,
We (The Dept. of Spontaneous Combustion) would love to host you guys tonight for a chill kicked back evening of movie watching (projector), an open bar, billards and pinball. You guys need to take a break and we're happy to provide the spot for you. Come by and toast to a job well done........

playa hugs,
-don

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Interview w/BigTop

2007-07-02T22:31:22Z

hello!

I've been working with FLG on the Egg for over a month now, tired and exhausted, but managed to get some good photos of and around the place. I will upload more asap! Also, please check out BigTop Magazine, http://tribes.tribe.net/bigtopmagazine, an article will soon be coming to it re BoxShop and FLG. Anyone interested in interviewing with kSea (mastermind behind BigTop) please contact him via email or me! We would like to interview people this Thursday and are looking for the designers , and creators of Mother Serpent and a few others behind the scenes of Flaming Lotus Girls.

Indira

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Coming back over

2007-05-23T05:54:35Z

So I decided that I had to come back for the second outing of the Serpent Mom. The big monster isnt getting away from me that easy!

I arrive on 17th June from London, enough time to get some hard labour in at the boxshop and then enjoy the fun and frolics at FAF, cruise around till my birthday, celebrate it for a few days and then head home to get my head down earning cash and getting settled for the final year! No burn for me this year. I just cant manage it. I dont need it either. I need to be with you and that crazy big snake we built.

I cant wait to play with all you guys again. And there will be some play. All work and no play last year made FLG very knackered girls.

If there is anything that you think i should know about and not miss while i am around then make sure you email me the details. If anyone is going out of town for a couple of days trip and wants someone to share the driving or just to have some silliness with then let me know. I fully intend to do more tourist stuff this year!

Love you lots and see you girls and boys soon.

Big hugs

Michelle xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

http://www.myspace.com/indeskies

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FLAMING LOTUS GIRLS OPEN HOUSE AND WELDING WORKSHOPS

2007-05-23T01:44:15Z

Do you want to join the Flaming Lotus Girls and work on our Serpent Mother sculpture? We are holding 3 open houses and welding workshops at our shop – the BoxShop in San Francisco , Hunters Point in May/June 2007.

This is an opportunity for you to come and meet FLGs, get an introduction to the shop and learn how to weld. Please send this on to anyone else who might be interested.

Our 2007 project is to get the Serpent Mother ready for her world tour in Oakland/Amsterdam – see http://serpentmothe r.com for more details.

WHAT WE WILL BE TEACHING:

Basic Shop Safety

MIG Welding 101 – personal safety gear (helmet, gloves), run through of the machines, welding practice

Metal Shop Tools and how to use them -- grinders, chop saws, drills, plasma cutters, oxyacetylene torch

This class is good for absolute beginners, AND people who have welded a little in the past, but need a refresher course.

WHEN ARE THE WORKSHOPS

Thursday May 24th 7.00PM-10.00PM

Sunday May 27th 1.00PM- 4.00PM

And one more workshop,…. TBD

HOW MUCH DO THEY COST

Workshops are absolutely free! We do accept donations of money for welding consumables (gas, tips, stock) and lipstick (hot pink please)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

If you want to join the flaming Lotus girls and work on the Serpent Mother sculpture, please come to these workshops.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP FOR A CLASS

For more information, and to sign up for a class, contact our lovely teacher, Aimee as aimee@flaminglotus. com or 415 503 7521

SERPENT MOTHER WORLD TOUR AND WHY WE ARE DOING THIS

FLG’s 2007 project is updating and expanding our sculpture, serpent mother, for a whirlwind world tour!

We’re displaying her in at the Fire Arts Festival, July 2007 and then putting her on a boat for the robodock festival in Amsterdam , September 2007

She needs lots and lots of love after her Burning Man debut last year, including adding copper cartiledge, fixing her Head, upgrading the Egg and upgrading the electronic controls for the poofers and LEDs.

We’re looking for help in June/July getting her ready and running – contact us if you are interested in help!

WHERE ARE THE WORKSHOPS

Workshops are at the Boxshop, 10 Hunters point Blvd., San Francisco , 94124 -- Google map here:

http://www.google. com/maps? q=10+Hunters+ Point+Blvd, +San+Francisco, +CA+94124, +USA&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=37.737666, -122.377439&spn=0.008145, 0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr

GOT ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?

Contact us – info@flaminglotus. com or aimee@flaminglotus. com

__._,_.___

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Serpent Mother World Tour 2007!!!

2007-05-22T03:40:03Z

Amster - Dam It!
Flaming Lotus Girls World Tour 2007
Those Feisty Feme Fatals of Fire Art
present
Fantastic Fundraising Frenzy!!!
We're reaching out to our community and asking individuals like you to support our efforts. Please visit serpentmother.com

The Serpent Mother
You danced under her.
You partied under her.
You fell on your ass under her.
Or, you fell in love under her.
Now it's your chance to share her with the world!

We are currently preparing to take the Serpent Mother on tour. Our world tour 2007 will start this July at the Crucibles Fire Art Festival.
http://thecrucible.org/fireartsfestival/index.html

Then she'll be put on a slow boat to Amsterdam for her European Debut at the Robodock festival.
http://www.robodock.org/

We already have raised $43,000 towards our insane goal of $90,000! So now we are turning to our greater community to collaborate with us to help raise the additional $47,000 we need to take our work to the world.

Stay tuned for our upcoming events, parties, gallery shows, and other creative ways we're gonna make our dreams come true! If you are an event promoter or would like to help us with this fundraising please contact us. info@flaminglotus.com

Every little bit helps! Please check out our sexy new Serpent Mother web page and make a donation.
www.serpentmother.com

Love, Fire, and Lipstick Kisses!
Your Flaming Lotus Girls

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Serpent Mother World Tour 2007!!!

2007-05-15T20:00:44Z

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ReBirth Fire Performances on YouTube

2007-05-01T07:21:05Z

Rebirth is the Hawaii Rgional Burn held for the 2nd year in a row at The Shire on the Big Isle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEBNgOKjys0

Hope you enjoy the video. It was better live.

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Department of Spontaneous Combustion - Semi Spontaneous Spectacular-o-rama

2007-04-24T23:57:37Z

Hey Kiddies -

Got nuthin to do? Wanna have some fun? Come Join The Department of Spontaneous Combustion as we christen our new space and resurrect the infamous LIQUID DIET LOUNGE.

"Sounds great?" you say, "but how 'bout some details?"...Well..try this on for size..
Place: Acme Funhouse, 1281 30th St, O-Town 94608 - @ Peralta - just a block away from our ol' pals @ NIMBY
Time: Dusk til Dawn
Please bring yourself, some friends, a bottle or some beer 'n' ice (think playa bar) and flame retardant clothing...(just kidding about the clothing - you don't need any)
Date: This fricken Saturday...April 28th

Just remember...you can't beat the fun, you can't beat the price, so don't stay home and beat yourself.

Cheers....Your Ol' Pals, The DSC

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flipside + FLG?

2007-03-08T02:07:23Z

hello nice people of FLG.

i heard a rumor that some peoples are trying to get the serpent mother out to flipside, the austin regional burn. i imagine that must be quite a task! i am moving back to san francsico at the end of the month (ive been in NYC for almost 7 years) and will be going to flipside again this year - i love it! it would be fantastic to see the serpent mother there. please let me know if there is anything i can do to help with this. i would like to get involved with FLG once i move :)

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Hand of God on the boat back from Australia

2007-02-11T09:48:20Z

check out our blog flaminglotus.wordpress.com to read about the latest FLG tour, the Hand of God down under.

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Serpent Mother Pyro Night Video

2007-02-09T05:21:38Z

Hi, somehow neglected to put this up here.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=D2AfPiFCLcI

Enjoy! If you can figure out how to download from YouTube, go for it. At the moment, can't get audio to dvd burner so I can't make copies. I may put it on my web page for easier download & if so, will post the link here.

PLUR, Phoenix

http://www.rainbowpuddle.com

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FLG Sculpture on Fifth and Shipley

2007-01-31T19:32:29Z

"Angel of the Apocalypse" I believe it is. It definitely livens up our neighborhood.

It is great to have some burner dominion right across the street from my home. I would love to meet who lives there. (hint hint nudge nudge wink wink.)

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Where is Serpent Mother now?

2007-01-31T00:42:22Z

Is she set up somewhere or in storage?
This piece would be so appreciated operating,
as we approach the winter solstice.
Imagine it being the centerpiece of of a solstice ritual.
How much did it cost to fuel her per hour?
Could a sculpture like this be fueled with biodiesel?

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The February 2007 issue of SERVO is on sale now. You Made the Cover!

2007-01-25T23:05:35Z

Today is a Good Day no matter what!
I wrote an Article about The Flaming Lotus Girls and the Serpent Mother Project and it just hit the News stands. The February 2007 issue of SERVO is on sale now.
Buy 5 copies for your Mother and stuff. http://www.servomagazine.com/

I feel like celebrating. Heres a little music to trance too. The Extra Action Marching Band

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytBcCHUfcNY

And a tune for you Hippie folks as well.... ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGsl0IXPZGI

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Shop space avalible

2007-01-22T17:46:47Z

Shop/Studio avalible1300± sq. ft. warehouse/shop/Studio in West Oakland for lease. Unit features clear height 12± ft., sprinklered, shared bathroom, multiple dock high roll-ups (great light) and drive in ramp door with off street parking and easy freeway access. Wifi

Building has a great mix of art, craft, and business.

No live/work

Call Jon

I will also have more space March 1 st that is live/work. Has fire painted on the outside of the building!!

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Swarm Art Project

2007-01-05T04:16:26Z

Please check out the new tribe for the Swarm art project, proposed for BM 2007, and endorsed by the Flaming Lotus Girls-

http://tribes.tribe.net/swarmproject

Also, see the web site here: http://www.orbswarm.com

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2006

2006-12-22T00:46:36Z

Working with the Flaming Lotus Girls this year has become something hard to describe to those that do not know. There are just too many adjectives to use for my time with you and your friends this year.

It is hard to come up with a decent end of year party that will cap what i have been up to. Maybe 2007 will bring me back to your fine and very funky selves for some more grease, dirt and grime enveloped in smatterings of sunshine and sparkles.

Have a fine festive season however you choose to celebrate it and hope your new year goes with a bang.

Mountains of hugs and love

Michelle, aka Barbieskinner : )

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last pics from the burn

2006-12-04T16:02:43Z

I just found the last of my throwaway cameras from the burn and finished the last few pics. There are some nice ones from the breakdown.

Love to you all.

Michelle

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49695992@N00

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Metal Fabrication and Welding classes

2006-11-26T15:11:02Z

Hi there,

I am researching for different resources are these areas. If you anything to share, please send a note to me.

Thanks.

Lots of love to you...

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photos from FLG @ Supperclub

2006-10-24T19:54:41Z

that was fun! hope it helped with the bottom line, too...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonunbound/sets/72157594343188909/
(click on 'all sizes' to see larger versions)

lovely to see angel feathers & serpent vertebrae together in one place!

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Party pictures are up

2006-10-18T02:53:29Z

Party pictures are up

I didn't think it was possible for this crew to look any hotter than when covered with playa dust, soot, and hydraulic fluid, but I was WRONG WRONG WRONG.

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Let me watch in awe

2006-10-18T00:54:34Z

Okay....now i think i found the right place for this post. lol. i posted in two other tribes already.
Any metal artists in the group??(....uhhh yeah...)
I am no where near or close to or can even say my name in the breath as metal worker (forget artist) but.....i wanna learn. I want to watch and study. I’m a mechanical engineer and have 10 years experience in the material science field but never physically touched metal. I want to see/transfer my knowledge in physics into my own two hands. Teach me! Just let me watch in awe...is there anyone here that can?

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Return of the Serpent Mother - Flaming Lotus Girls Party - Fri Oct 20th - SF

2006-10-17T21:32:31Z

The Serpent Mother is a 170' long steel, copper, fire and light sculpture built for Burning Man 2006 by the Flaming Lotus Girls. By most accounts, it rocked the playa.

We're having a little shindig to celebrate. It's also a bit of a fundraiser since we went just a teensy weensy bit over-budget.

Here's a link to the FLG supperclub party flyer.
http://tinyurl.com/rnr4e

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supperclub, Flaming Lotus Girls and Get YER Freak on!
Present
"Return of the Serpent Mother"

Friday Oct 20th, 11pm-3am

at supperclub - 657 Harrison St @ 3rd

in an evening of celebration for the Serpent Mother There will be a photo exhibit of FLG work with silent auction, FLG gear and if you're lucky, the infamous Flaming Lotus "Kissing Booth"
Part of the Serpent Mother will be there to accompany us throughout the night.

La Salle Neige
M3- Green Gorilla Lounge
Majitope - Flaming Lotus Girls
Laird - LUSH/Get YER Freak on!
Goldilox - Brass Tax/LUSH

Ladies room
Hosted by Sister SF
Amber, Seraphim Delush
Forest Green, Samira
Audio Angel (live vox)

$10-20 donation http://www.flaminglotus.com

for dinner reservations, please call 415-348-0900 or visit http://www.supperclub.com
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Here are some images & video of The Serpent Mother
http://youtube.com/results?search_query=Serpent+Mother&search=Search
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=%22Serpent+Mother%22
http://lee.org/blog/archives/2006/10/03/serpent-links/
http://www.madnomad.net/menu/index.php?iframe=film
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Salutations

2006-10-16T18:19:18Z

Just sending a shout from the east coast.

We made it across the country, with nary a police encounter to speak of.

Hope you all are doing well, and getting dirty =P

-Filthy \m/

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hey

2006-10-04T01:29:18Z

hi everybody.

i'm new to sf and am a blacksmith and silversmith~i'm also a curious virgin burning man participant. this guy named otto told me to come here. so here i am.

how's life, art and everything?

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Flames! but there isnt any fire

2006-10-03T12:02:46Z

First day back at college, laughing my head off at one of the links the graphics tutor has sent me, to.

For all those flame throwing crazy people out there, the ones that make the REAL thing!

Make sure you look at the little video for tutorial number 5, then read the disclaimer on the still.

Love Michelle x

http://www.xenomorphic.co.uk/images/05flamethrower.jpg

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More Pics Please!

2006-10-01T10:30:27Z

Please post Serpent Mother photos if you've got them. Thank you!
* T *

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Serpent moma on the road?

2006-09-20T22:30:51Z

Hello- new to this tribe, and I was wondering if there are any plans to bring out the Serpent Mother for additional showings at regional burns or the Crucible or NIMBY space or whatnot? It's all I talk about about Burningman- it totally surpassed the Man and the Temple of Hope this year! On par with the Belgian Waffle.

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Casting Call for Discovery Channel

2006-09-20T00:42:51Z

Casting For a Discovery Show - Looking for Women Builders/Electronics Wizards
Message Hi Tasha,

I found out about the Flaming Lotus Girls from Justin Gray and Scott Gasparian,
and am trying to make contact with women builders and electronics experts. I am
currently helping to cast a new Discovery Channel show called
'Prototype This'. The show will bring together a team of young
scientists and builders who will combine their skills and ideas to
dream up, design and manufacture technological inventions which meet
some kind of everyday need or want. The inventions could be in any
field – home, work, leisure, sport etc. The only limit is our
imagination, skill set and enthusiasm.

We're looking for at least 2 people; ideally:

1. An electronics wizard, hopefully with some building skills. Women
very welcome.
2. A crack builder. Women also very welcome.

Or some combo thereof.

As a group, our hosts will have a wide and deep range of skills and
smarts, from robotics through mechanical engineering to electronics.
Some may have recently completed PhDs or Masters; others may have
never been near college but are brilliant and creative model makers or
builders. All candidates need to know their way around a workshop and
be able to bring more than just blue-sky thinking to the table. We
want tinkerers – people who love to build crazy stuff for the hell of
it.

The show will be very "hands on" – the entertainment will be in
watching our team battle with the problems inherent in fast-track
prototyping and overcome them to at least achieve a proof of concept
by the end of the episode. And seeing if the thing actually works.

If you think you might be interested or know anyone else who might,
please contact me. We're looking at doing a casting session on
September 25, so time is short.

Thanks,

Colette Sandstedt
Beyond Productions

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Pics of the serpent mother build

2006-09-18T09:31:37Z

All stages of fabrication in the Boxshop

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49695992@N00/

leave comments if you want to

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Going away party for Michelle

2006-09-18T09:26:44Z

wed 20th, bbq, fire play, drinks at the bar onthe beach : )

leaving early sat morning.

email me on purple4dawn at hotmail.com for details.

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Where's the Bus guy?

2006-09-16T07:39:15Z

Missed Connection:
Amidst the chaos one evening I met a guy with a party bus. I didn't get his info. He lives in SF and he offered to take the FLG out for a night on the town. He may have been tripping but I want to hold him to his offer! If you're out there party bus guy contact me, please. Or, if you are friend of party bus guy, please pass on this request. Thanks!
* T *

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Serpent Mother

2006-09-14T21:32:37Z

The fear of the fierce maternal power, the hope of the beauty held in the Egg....... How did the Serpent Mother touch you? There is a lot of good stuff with in these symbols. Got stories?

Thanks for sharing your appreciation of this project. Seeing the fire in everyones eyes has really made all the hard work on this project worth while.
I personally have been living the Fear and Hope ( as much as I usually hate the themes ). I have felt the fierceness and the love, the guardian and the potential.... throughout this whole process. From conception, gestation, and through creation the Serpent Mother has grown me into new levels of strength. I have experienced how we can create what seems impossible when we work together. I have experienced what I can do in my life if I really want to. I embrace the kind of fear the Serpent Mother instills for it is this ferocious firey eyed flamed fanged creature that we each have inside. This part of us has the ability to defend our dreams and guard our chance at a future that is beyond what we can even see now. We each also hold in our hearts the Egg. The potential for great things still to come.
There are layers of this whole experience that I get into more each day. The whole thing is just more than a person can soak up all at once. Thanks again to all of you whole got the complexities of images of the Serpent Mother. Thanks to all of you who appreciated the crazy work and intricate details of wiring, plumbing, fabricating, etc... And, thank you to those of you who just loved the warm fire and pushing our buttons. You all made it so worth it!
* T *

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Flaming Lotus Girls

2006-09-12T21:52:06Z

ROCK!

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Thanks for yet another great work of art..........

2006-09-10T04:43:11Z

As always you guys/gals freaking rock!!! Had a great time hanging with some of you around the mother........... Who didn't get one of our patches yet??? I'll try to get some more out when we order again.........

hugs all
-don

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Serpent Mommy....

2006-09-08T16:12:32Z

...was Super Hot Meow Meow!

(and I joined tribe just so I could say that)

xox/brother jess

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Ride Mon or Tues?

2006-08-24T23:19:10Z

We have a very special FLG coming in monday. She has very little stuff. If you can give her a ride please email: mizpoon@burningart.com
Thanks.
See ya soon!
* T *

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Truck Loading Help!

2006-08-21T22:20:19Z

The Famous Loading Girls ( what we overheard someone calling us once, hahaha ) are tired as hell and there is still the truck to load. So, if you are strong of body and can come lend a hand pleeeeeeeeze come by the box shop Friday and Saturday!
Thanks.
* T *

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This is IT!

2006-08-18T07:41:27Z

This is the final weekend. After this we have to start packing her up. If you have some time and you can come down please do! She is looking so amazing.

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partying in San Fran

2006-08-11T16:55:20Z

I so want to go to both of those parties just posted but there is plenty of time for that after the work.

Think about doing a couple of hours at the boxshop before heading out for your lovely refreshing relaxing drinks and fun. How much more are you going to appreciate your snakebite or bloody mary if you come down and work on the Serpent Mother beforehand.

go on. I can't believe i am missing out on all these very very cool parties. But isn't there one very big cool party coming up? There isn't enough time in the day!

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If you need a brief break on Saturday...

2006-08-11T16:47:24Z

Now, I'm not trying to draw any of you away from the Box Shop, where I know you're busting your asses. I'm just saying that if you need a brief break, some tunes, and a sangria, our party is right around the corner.
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=23+Arelious+Walker+Way+%40+Innes+St.&csz=San+Francisco%2C+CA&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=

Insurrection 101 -- the ku*de*ta experience

THIS SATURDAY 08.12.06
2pm-10pm daytime!

Bring your sunglasses and a jacket to this beautiful outdoor location by the bay and enjoy our revolutionary refreshments in the warm sunlight, study our manifesto and rock out to the anti-establishment beats of:

Smoove (Funketronic)
Icon (djicon.com / Reverb Records / Femme DJs / XM Satellite Radio)
Syd Gris (Opel / Opulent Temple)
Ben Chun (False Profit / benchun.net)
Tammo (Angels Of Bass)
[e] (Sloppy / crux)
Eddo (All Star Donut)

Enlightenment is ONLY $5 and the drinks are even cheaper!

23 Arelious Walker Way @ Innes St.
for directions hit… tribes.tribe.net/kudeta

“By Any Means Necessary”

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Updated pics of Serpent Mother project

2006-08-10T19:31:46Z

Standing it up in the yard has been amazing. We have talked about the size of it. We have made millions of vertebrae. but she is now actually beginning to materialize in front of us in her huge form.

This is a huge and slightly crazy project which i am so happy to be involved in.

Anyway, go look at some pictures to wet your appetite. Better still, come help, there is sooooooooooooo much to do before it goes on the truck.

Lots of love .

Getting very excited about being around to showcase this baby on the playa! It is going to be a blast. A big, firey , hot one!

Michelle xx

Hot off the press - i took this at some time in the middle of the night.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49695992@N00/211707209/

Things have changed sooo much since the Fire Arts Festival. Come down and pitch in. Please.

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7 days left, Please HELP!

2006-08-07T21:57:08Z

The Serpent Mother is coming together beautifully. But, we only have seven days and we need help!

We will be there everyday and night until then.

We need more hands!

Come on down and get dirty with us and snakey mama.

You'll be glad you did.

See you there.
Thanks
* T *

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BM early arrivals? Ride?

2006-07-27T19:21:02Z

Hey all -

Great work with FAF btw :) Serpent mother totally rocked.
Anywho, Brendan (my bf) and I are on the early arrival list to BM (sat the 26th) and are camping with DDI (dance dance immolation). We are looking for a ride -- Wendy suggested I post here -- either a ride with someone or to share a rental or something of the sort. We would optimally like to come back to SF area before the burn (like leave on thurs or fri) so we can avoid traffic and get a chance to decompress before returning to work. Any help would be great!!!

-Mo

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Flaming Lotus Followup from the Fire Arts Festival

2006-07-25T19:06:02Z

Hello Lotus Lovers!

We had such a great time showing off the Serpent Mother at the Fire Arts Festival last week. There's a lot of work to do for Burning Man though! To make it happen, we are looking for volunteers to work on the project and donations to help fund it. Check out the bottom of this email.

I'm tellin' yah, you haven't seen nuffum yet! If you spoke to us about the Serpent Mother at the Fire Arts Festival, you probably got to hear us gush about our full plans for Burning Man. First, we only brought 1/6th of her to FAF! You didn't get to see her giant copper egg either. There are a LOT of other components that you'll love!

"How" you ask, "do a bunch of artists put together such a massive project?"
"Well" I answer, "love for the art, teamwork, sweat, enthusiasm, skill, and camaraderie."

You see, we've been working down at The Box Shop most evenings and weekends since February or so. Things have been heating up in the last few months with our deadline looming near. Every night the shop it abuzz with activity. Last night I saw the Vertebrae peeps welding, grinding and polishing verts. The Plumbers working on a new poofer effect for the fangs. The Electronics folks were checking out the just completed LED chaser lights. The Hed group was... I don't know, they were doing something cool with the head!

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And this is where you come in!
We want you to be a part of building the coolest freaking 170'-long interactive flaming stainless steel animatronic serpent you've ever seen in your life!

If you're reasonably sane and you can devote a few nights each week for the next few weeks, we can teach you how to do a whole lotta cool stuff in the course of putting this beautiful beast together. I should also say that the group is partial to having women join, though men aren't often turned away. It is, after all, the Flaming Lotus GIRLS.

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"I'm into it. How can I help?"

"Show up, ready to work. Wear work clothes and gloves... though we can lend you protective gear and keep you safe.

Show up at The Box Shop any weeknight evening at 7:30pm or weekend day at 1pm til August 20th or so. Tug on someone's arm and we'll definitely find something rewarding for you to do to help put her together.

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Directions
The Box Shop is an industrial arts space in Hunters Point. It's at 950 Hudson Ave, San Francisco. Phone: 415-642-SHOP(7467). With this Google Map, you can better see where it is and get directions to the place: http://tinyurl.com/p8yv4

If you can't lift a grinder or plumb a poofer, you can also help us by making a donation. While the sculpture received a sizable grant from Burning Man, and all of the work is being done by volunteer artists, the materials in the Serpent Mom are still rather expensive. Come down and take a look at what we're building!

If you're interested in working on this fantastic project, donating or you have questions, please email me or just come down ready to work and check it out for yourself. You can reach me at Lee@FlamingLotus.com.

See you in the dust!
Lee aka Grinder
Lee@FlamingLotus.com
Flaming Lotus Girls

PS, if you want to show your friends what they missed, here are some photos from the Fire Arts Festival!
http://tinyurl.com/e9zxc, http://tinyurl.com/kfq5j, http://tinyurl.com/z8rwx, http://tinyurl.com/fkaau, http://tinyurl.com/kuck3, http://tinyurl.com/h5cc7 Nice, eh?

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Next Illumination Village Meeting - July 30th at the Box Shop

2006-07-25T15:04:14Z

Repost from the Yahoo Group mailing list:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Hello Villagers

Our next Village meeting will be Sunday, July 30th at 3:00 pm at The
Box Shop.

We hope you'll be able to make it to this meeting – we have lots of
good updates to discuss. Please bring food & drink to share.

- Generator logistics
- Village contributions
- Who has paid
- How much do we have
- List of confirmed campers
- Village placement
- Updates from Harley/BORG
- Placement on Village map
- Cardboard boxes
- Who's planning on making one?
- Art for keyhole AND esplanade front
- Clean-up plan

Remember, if you are camping with Illumination Village this year the
camp fee is $50 per person. This covers genny & fuel fees and
guarantees your spot on the map. You can pay it to Jessica's pay pal
account at: jessica(at)jesshobbs(dot)com. If you need to send a check
please contact Steve for details on how to sent it -
steve(at)thinkcooper(dot)com.

Money = power, money = power, money = power

Thanks!
Karen
Mayor .3333

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Got Kerosene?

2006-07-22T03:01:23Z

Attn FLG: I just got news that Bonny Doon Vineyard has at least one 55 gallon drum, perhaps more, of kerosene. They were using it as part of the distillery, and no longer have a need for it. The fuel is at least a year or more old, but get this - it's free if you can haul it away... Does FLG need this for the Serpent Mother?

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Good show!

2006-07-21T09:35:51Z

I just wanted to say that I was totally impressed by the Serpent Mum last night at the Fire Arts Festival. That's a SERIOUS piece of engineering, and it worked perfectly (at least from the audience view). I know how quickly it came together -- and I can guess at how much work that took. I really liked watching people play the poofers -- everyone had a big grin. So: impressive art, science and teamwork. I look forward to seeing it on the playa!

Y'all rock!

-J

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Work Party!

2006-07-11T21:12:38Z

Well, life's kind of a work party isn't it?.... Anyhow, there is tons to do to get the Serpent Mother ready to travel to the Fire Arts Festival in Oakland this weekend. We really could use help!!! Please come down to the box shop and get dirty with us. Bring beer and something for the grill if you want. Hope to see you there.
* T *

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Are you camping with Illumination Village in 2006?

2006-05-31T23:47:28Z

____________________________________________________

THE ILLUMINATION VILLAGE –IMPORTANT INFORMATION
____________________________________________________

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Camping with Illumination Village in 2006
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In 2006, we’re building a better Illumination Village, while
supporting the old school village we love. To fund our village
plans, we need to up the ante. In previous years we’ve asked for
ridiculously small contributions. Last year, for instance, the
request was that each camper contributed $15. Wow, that’s what it
costs to park in a garage in downtown SF for a couple of hours...

This year, we’re asking for $50 from each camper. If $50 still seems
cheap, we’d gladly put whatever additional funds you can contribute
to good use.

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Paying your camping fee
----------------------------------------------------
You can use the Paypal account below to send us your camping fees.
Please include your name, a phone number or email contact point and
the names of anyone else that you’re paying for. Remember, its
$50/per camper. We’ll post the list of contributing villagers on our
website.

PAYPAL WEBSITE:
http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/ema/index-outside

PAYPAL ACCOUNT:
jessica@jesshobbs.com

If you do not have Paypal, you can send us a check; email
thinkcooper@yahoo.com for details on paying by check.

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2006 Illumination Village Website
----------------------------------------------------
Charlie has generously allowed us to piggyback on the burningart
website to post 2006 Illumination Village web info. Here's the entry
page:

http://www.burningart.com/ill_vill_2006/bman2006.html

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We need your help NOW!
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Your camping fee contribution is about supporting a village that you
love, that you care about, that you’re a part of. We’re all proud of
being a piece of the village’s legacy, now’s the time turn that
pride into a contribution that gives Illumination Village the
freedom to evolve to next level. Let’s build a healthy community
that provides its members with a playa home that’s a blast to be a
part of, that’s powerful, vibrant, alive and full of fire.

This year we are trying to purchase a generator for the Village. We
have already acquired the cables & spider boxes – thanks to several
generous contributions. We will be looking for a very large (40kW
range), whisper quiet diesel generator at auction. The auctions are
happening now. Illumination Village camping fees are due to
Jessica’s Paypal account ASAP. We have to get our funds in place
immediately in order to make this happen and we’re counting on you,
so please don’t delay.

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The legacy of Illumination Village
----------------------------------------------------
2006 is the Illumination Village’s 12th anniversary on the playa.
Over those last dozen years Illumination Village has become a
community. It’s an active community of wickedly dedicated artists,
and hardcore fans of fire. It’s a village that’s incredibly cool to
be a part of. We’re a powerful force on the playa; building,
supporting and burning some of the best and biggest art the playa
has ever seen. The Illumination Village is old school fire. We bring
fuel, we bring energy, we bring art, and we burn it. BRC loves what
we do, loves that we keep the big fires burning, loves that we mix
fire and steel. We’ve built a reputation over the years, and this
year we’re adding powerful new legends to that legacy.

A team of us are putting the proposal together, asking for a huge
plot of space so we can be less cramped than last year. We’ve
developed a map to justify our request and layout some roads for
better vehicle access, a bikeway to get back into our camps, and of
course, an esplanade keyhole full of sculpture and fire. We’ll have
dedicated areas for small tents, buses and parking, with zones for
performance projects, art projects, art cars and large scale
sculptures. We’ll be on the esplanade and dedicating the frontage to
show all of BRC what we bring to the playa. Plus we’ll be investing
in infrastructure so we don’t keep tossing money away on wickedly
expensive rentals of generators and power grids. It’ll be an amazing
village, our home on the playa, but we need your help. Please send
your camping fees now!

Thanks!

- Your mayors -

Jessica, Karen and Steve

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Burningman Fire Expo

2006-05-31T00:58:21Z

I saw lots of people there with cameras. I forgot to bring mine.

Post your pics to the tribe photos!

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Healing, Dance, Nudity: Performances and Workshops!

2006-05-24T07:40:26Z

Greetings!

I have been dancing with the Dandelion Dancetheater for the past 4 years. We are once again creating a work that has at its core ideas of nudity, art, body image, human relationship, impermance and love. For those of you who are curious or who have seen our work before please consider joining us this summer.

We will be doing a number of wonderful, nourishing workshops in California and Hawaii. If you are interested please contact me directly with questions or check out the following links.

Great workshops, great healing, great dancing, great creativity. Be a part of it!

in perfect love,

April Taylor

"Healing Body Image Through Naked Dance"

Anicca: a part of the Undressed Project
www.dandeliondancetheater.org

Electric Lodge, Los Angeles
July 17 & 18 10 - 5pm
$75 for one day, $130 for both
contact: miranda@electriclodge.org
www.electriclodge.org

CounterPULSE, San Francisco
July 8 & 9 10 - 5pm
$200
(no one day option for this one, unless they work out special arrangements
with Dancers Group)
415-920-9181
www.dancersgroup.org/sdf/index.php

Kalani Oceanside Retreat
Aug. 8 - 13
$495 - 1,610
www.kalani.com/learn/Heal...d_Dance.html

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Welding Workshops for new FLG recruits!

2006-05-10T19:22:40Z

We are going to need a small army to build the Serpent Mother this summer! So, if you're interested in working with the Flaming Lotus Girls now is your chance. Don't know much about working with metal? Come on down and we'll teach you. These classes are for folks who would like to help us with this project, so we are offering them for dirt cheap. $5-$20 sound good? That's right you heard me. These kinds of classes normally cost hundreds. Classes will be held the last three weekends in april...the weekends of the 15th, 22nd, and 29th. Each class will be a little different, but you can take one of them or all.
The classes will focus on saftey, mig welding, grinding, plasma cutting, set up and clean up of the shop and possible torch cutting.
We also meet every wednesday evening at the Box Shop at 7:30, if you can come this wednesday please do. So, come on down!
* T *

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Drag Race made c-net news

2006-05-08T22:26:55Z

http://news.com.com/2300-1043_3-6069721-1.html?part=rss&tag=6069721&subj=news

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SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY It's RACING RACING RACING!!!!

2006-05-05T01:00:25Z

Miss Mary Jane had a BAD crash in testing yesterday. I bent the frame and the front (Tires?). So I had to change it from 4WD to just 2WD but she still runs pretty good. I might have to stop by the Box Shop on Friday morning or so to grind a little and run a bead or two and change a gear ratio for a new motor I just installed. Hopefully someone will be there....

I comming down early on Friday to help you guys out with the track and whatever.

Matt and I mounted some new Gocart RACING tires on the Funny Car The (MATT DAWG EXSPRESS) on Saturday.

Of course we had to break them in and wear off the (high spots). HE HE...

So we strapped it to my (Toyota truck with (it's tires) chocked up real good) and did a 6 minute burn out.

Boy, the New tires get real gummy when hot and they plastered the tailgate of my Truck with Super Gooey Black Chunks of Melted Rubber Happiness.

Of course, I'm not going to clean it off and Stuff.

It kinda looks like a Rabbit had a problem with (exsplosive diarrhea)

Poor little Bunny..... ;)

Six days until RACING RACING RACING at the Junkyard.

Greese up your Tools and Register (you bunch of wanabees).....

Can you high tech POWER TOOL RACERS actually beat a (Berkeley Hippy Chick with a belt sander (with an awesome paint job)) in a semi fair race?

I'll bet you can't, so there and Stuff...

Well heres you chance to prove it....

http://www.powertooldragraces.com/

http://www.buildersdb.com/view_bots.asp?eventid=186

Actually I'm a little worried myself... Some of them Berkeley folks are really fast.. They have been running from The MAN for years and stuff...

Bring it ON...

Build Safe...

Build Mean...

Build Strong...

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OMG!! THEY CHANGED THE START TIME OF THE POWER TOOL DRAG RACES!!!

2006-05-05T00:59:42Z

OMG!!! They changed the Start time Of THE POWER TOOL DRAG RACES. It's a good thing REDNECKS get up EARLY and stuff.....

Okay Racers, it's that time again.

Congratulations on having the good taste to once more subject
yourselves to personal injury, potential humilation, public intoxication and severe
sunburn.

Oh yeah and the drive to succeed and be the best racer you can be all
that yadda yadda.

You are receiving this because YOU are one of the LUCKY FEW who will be
racing at the Power Tool Drag Races This Sunday, May 7th. Yes, it really is
this sunday, yes, this sunday is the 7th, I'll give you a minute to check
your calendars. . .

Okay, we good? Excellent.

Here are a few thing you need to know (pay attention, our options have
changed):

BECAUSE we have gotten such a stunning turnout for the races this year,
and BECAUSE due to extreme laziness on the part of the organizers we're
only having one day of racing, We would ask ALL BUILDERS to be ON SITE at

9:30am

Yes my friends you read me right, racers muct be AT THE JUNKYARD AT

9:30am.

If you don't have at least a representative group of your team there
with the machines, you will definitely make the baby Jesus cry, and worse, send
Bill the Junkman into an awful sulk.

This is so we can at least make a feeble attempt to get through all the
races. It'll be close and we'll probably end in the dark, but wonder of
wonders, we'll have light for a change, plus someone somewhere will probably find something to burn.

Ideally, we will begin racing a little after ten am, so we'll be
underway by the time we have an audience at noonish, maybe earlier. YES, the track will be set
up and good to go. Thanks Charlie and his crew for that, yay Charlie.

"But Gal Friday!" you say "How'm I supposed to get in from Sacramento
in time for 9am?" Well my frends, we can certainly make arrangement sof some
kind. I have couches. Let us know if it's a huge issue and we can work
something out so's you get there with time to spare, Glory Hallelujah.

Nom there will be no formal TV there this year. We are lean, mean, punk
rock and Sponsored by Delicious Delicious Lagunitas Beer so make sure to
intoxicate yourself well before operating your machinery.

Our Race Offical this year is once more Dave "Judge Dave" Calkins, who
will also be on the big PA telling you when to get your collective kiesters to
the starting line/staging area (did I mention we will in all likelihood
have a formal staging area? Thank Don for that. Yay Don.). He will be also
running the ladders and maintaining the all-important illusion of
professionalism. He can be bought with Pepperidge Farm and offers of massage.

John Hell and Hal Robins round out our announcing roster this year,
with a few potential alternates to sub in. If you know any hardcore gearheads of the female persuasion who can rock the mike, send 'em our way.

We will have pit tables and more electricity than you can shake a
capacitor at.

We will have pit bosses to show you where to go with what.

If you know someone who is fully planning on competing and they are not
on this list, TELL THEM TO REGISTER. Seriously, this is your main source of
information, the email you supply through the registration page. Send
'em to the website (http://www.buildersdb.com), it takes five minutes and will
result in Simone failing to have her traditional moments of despair under the
counter in the junkyard office. This means less yelling for *YOU!*. We love
that when that happens.

So, direct any questions you nearly invariably have to me, Simone, and
I will send em along to the right person. Should you wish to do some
preemptive abuse of the judges, please contact Dave. Should you wish to whine about the earliness of the hour, please contact Charlie. All abuse can be
directed to me, where I shall keep a careful note of your needs and then
immediately forget to bring that particular clipboard on the day.

Thanks a ton, remind me of all the things I forgot. See you at the
races!

Simone
--
Bringing you quality product in the face of crushing indifference.

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Illumination Village Meeting - Saturday April 29th

2006-04-22T21:14:37Z

From The Illumination Village mailing list:

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Hello Villagers!

Our first Village meeting of the year is set for next Saturday, April 29th from 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Charlie, Pouneh & Rebecca are graciously opening their house for this meeting. Unfortunately I don't know their address.... Charlie, can you please post address & directions for anyone who might need it? Also, we discussed having a potluck. Anyone up for bringing food to share?

Meeting topics will include:
- Who will be in the village this year & when will you arrive?
- So far we've heard from:
FLG (includes Tasha, Poon, Rebecca, B'iana, Charlie.....)
Megavolt
Lucy
Bob
Pink pleasure aka the bunny royal camp
Shameless
Sue
Tony
Technomania Circus (Cela, HiHor, Bruce)
Box Lounge (The Cooper's)
- Power
- Do we want to communally buy a 25 kW generator?
- If so, where would we store it?
- Grid - folks are already chipping in $$. This great - keep in coming!
- What art will be in the village (big or small - open flames or electricity needed)? It will be required, as it always has been, to contribute art to the village.
- What should the population limit of the Village be? Unfortunately space IS an issue.
- Cardboard boxes
- IllVill website - WE ARE SITLL IN NEED OF THE FTP ACCESS.

Please reply back and let us know if you will be attending the meeting. If you cannot attend but would like to weigh in on the meeting topics please do so. We want to hear from everyone!

Thanks & see you next weekend!

Love from your mayors,
Karen, Steve & Jessica

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The Serpent Mother

2006-04-18T00:36:59Z

It's official! Flaming Lotus Girls are in action! We got a grant to create The Serpent Mother! We have all worked very hard on our proposal and we are sssssssssso exsssssssssited to get to make this piece. So, stay tuned for more details this is going to be an amazing summer.
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check out our proposal to get an idea of what it will be about!
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Long Haired Freeky People Need Just apply.... POWER TOOL DRAG RACES MAY 7TH

2006-04-07T02:59:44Z

Being a child of the 60's and from Concord Ca. I've always loved Hippies and stuff. That being said, I'm still a Gear Head at Heart......

Well Thank the Maker Kids!!!

I got a Re-Birthday present in the Email Today. The Power Tool Drag Races are ON AGAIN MAY 7th IN S.F. Check this out and stuff...
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THEY SAID it couldn't happen. . .

THEY SAID it would never return. . .

THEY SAID it had run its course. . .

WE SAY

Hey doofus, pass the chili cheese fries and get me another beer.

After a brief hiatus as we burned through the INCREDIBLE, RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF TV MONEY furnished to us by our star turn on the Discovery Channel, after SEVERAL MONTHS OF NOTHING BUT SHAMEFULLY SORDID ACTIVITY and nights out with the Cristal in the Escalade with some really attractive people, the humble inhabitants of the PTDR bunker are back to bring YOU:

THE POWER TOOL DRAG RACES!!

THAT'S RIGHT SPORTSFANS,
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY
MAY...ay...ay
7TH...th...th
2006...6...6
Noon until we are done
At the ACE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
San Francisco

OH MY &$%# G-D, It's the Power Tool Drag Races!

See Massive Milwaukees versus Devastating DeWalts! Porter Cable Drag Chutes on Sawzall chassis! Hardcore Black and Decker big-block action and inspired fits of Makita re-engineering! Junkyard hot dogs and cotton candy for the kids. Vodka sno-cones and OSHA-horrifying conditions in the pits for the kids over 18!

Yes friends, it's

The @%$ing POWER TOOL DRAG RACES!

Come one, come all, ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages START YOUR MOTORS!!!

Yes we realize it's short notice, but be COMFORTED in the fact that it will be TRIPLY IRRITATING for the EVENT's ORGANIZERS!

AND REMEMBER: It's Not Bad, It's Punk Rock.

COMPLETE RULES for all your competitive needs can be found at
http://www.powertooldragraces.com. Check back for updates!

For information on how to register please hurl your abuse at Simone:
simone at qbox dot org

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Setup, Teardown, track tweaking, crowd control, junkyard "cleanup", beer guzzling and hotdog ironing CAN'T HAPPEN WITHOUT YOUR HELP! Contact Simone for details.

All websites will be kept keenly abreast of any and all developing information!

Stretch your attention muscles and glue your finger to your refresh button!

Plot your revenge against those who have brought about your downfall in recent years!

Get skilled again at drinking cheap beer while operating heavy machinery!

Duck Tape the kids to the carseat!

Update your life insurance policies and guard yourself again your inevitable coronary embolism because

OH! MY! GOD! IT'S! THE! POWER! TOOL! DRAG! RACES!!!

Once again, details, ticket prices, rules, regs and other important stuff can all be found on http://www.powertooldragraces.com, assuming we've updated it in time. Which we probably will have but feel free to check back.

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Of course I had to respond as fast as I could type......
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OH PLEASE DONT TEASE ME!!! Is For Real This Time?. My parts have been rusting for Sooo Long....

Oh Ya on a technical note.... Will there be Hippies? You know I love me some Hippies.... ;) Hippies and Beer plus POWER TOOLS make Steve A Happy Redneck and Stuff.

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I was amazed that Simone offered me a chance to sleep with her and Dave, Yet again and stuff...
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Steve, there will be so many hippies you will not be able to move for the patchoulis smell.

And yes, for real this time. I promise.

And there will also be Hott Junkyard Drill Team Grrrlz Yowza.

Wheee!!!!

Promise me you'll come and sleep on my couch?? I will subsidize the Beer Fund!!!!!
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I lost all control of my emotions and posted this to the builders world....

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FAR Out! Fantastic!, and Out Of Sight!!

I'll be greesing up my Tools in...

Dare I say it? Anticipation...

HEEEYUCK YUCK YUCK!!!

Sorry Kids, It's a Redneck thang and stuff.

I challenge all you Bot Builder, Wanna Bee's to build a faster racer than ours.

Bring it on. That's Right, I said it, BRING IT ON!!

Actually folks this is a REALLY Fun event and you shouldn't miss it.

Time is short so get to building..... I can build a Power Tool Drag Racing machine in one day..... Can you?

I Double Dawg Dare Ya, to try...

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What the Heck was I thinking?

OH YA!!!!!

IT'S POWER TOOL RACING TIME AGAIN, MY FRIENDS!!!!

YA BABY KIDDIES and stuff....

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