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The Party is Over.

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Wonderful. Mad. Beautiful. Exhausting. Inspiring. Conspiring.

***Tried to post this the other day, failed. I am home, ready to sleep! Here she is!***

I am spent. I had an epic good time at LIB. It seems that just about everyone had an epic good time at LIB.

I lost my iphone. This is sad, and I still would like to find it. I lost it sometime before dawn, and I brought this upon myself. Was it worth it? YES. But please, if you hear of anyone finding an iphone with steampunk gears on it, please send them my way. I’d rather not have to buy a new one.

***Update*** I found it. It was in my tent. I like to think that a time travelling me from the future took it, used it for a little while and then put it back while I was working. Either that, or I was so out of it when I came home sunday night that I just misplaced it. Either way…. HAPPY!

Highlights:

1. The Yard Dogs: Yeah, like I said, fucking incredible! There was one song, this mournful Etta James song, it lifted me up. I actually had to keep checking behind me to see if someone was lifting me up, or fitting me with an arial rig or something, I was sure I would fly away over the stage. It was magic.

2. Building the festival. I knew every inch of cable adding power to the show. I knew every path and golf cart route. I felt real ownership of my contribution.

3. I met great people everywhere! New members of the Do Lab, people from my past, people I have met in the future, and just smiling loving faces at every turn.

4. Gnoming it up. I scared and tricked so many of my friends, and lit up the faces of many strangers.

5. Wolfie’s set at 1:30 Saturday. It was like a family reunion. I danced, and played for the whole set. Ali and crew, you guys rocked me! I got some fantastic video, I should have it up this week.

6. Watching Adam Freeland from the lighting booth Sunday night.

7. Partying like a rockstar on a sunday night, just like old times, eh gang?

8. My camp. It was so sweet. I was surrounded by good friends that I really wanted to connect with, my tent setup was super sweet, and I leveled my futon frame perfectly. After Matt Cole hooked me up with a new blanket, and scotty picked up a jacket for me I was warm as could be.

9. People saying to me “Oh you’re Spaceman!” Apparently people are actually reading this! That makes me happy! It seems that people have been talking about me, forwarding my lists, and reading without comments.

10. That kiss.

*** 11. Wrapping all the lighting in 1 1/2 days.

*** 12. The amazing sushi dinner on tuesday night for the crew. I love being a part of the Do Lab!

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Prepping for Lightning in a Bottle part 2

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

More practical stuff.

1. Did you know that LIB open it’s gates at 4pm on thursday? This means that you can set up your camp and be ready to go when the festival actually starts on friday! Last year, it filled up very fast.  Arriving early should mean that you get a good spot. I am not involved in this aspect of things. But as someone who heads  out to the playa early every year, the best times are had by those who get out there at the beginning.
2. Bring cash. I do not think there will be ATMs on site. Last year there were some amazing things available that I just couldn’t buy because I didn’t have the money. Bring enough cash for the long weekend. There will be even more vendors this year.
3. Figure out who you are camping with before you get there!
4. Pack things in bins, especially food. There are chipmunks everywhere at LIB. I like to think of them as very small and adorable bears.  Bins also make things pack neatly into your car, and chips cannot be crushed in them.
5. Beware of holes. Watch where you are going.  There have had a couple of injuries at LIB over the years. Please be careful.
6. Earplugs.  Not for the music, cause it stops pretty early. But for your loud-ass campmates in the morning having deep conversations about the nature of the universe.
7. Car camping is completely sold out. If you didn’t arrange a car pass, you will not be able to bring your car to your campsite.  Keep this in mind when packing. Use wheels if you can. Pack a little lighter.
8. Bring a towel. There are showers at the event.  There are also infinite uses for a towel.  Also, think about some sandals or crocs for the showers.
9. Do not miss the  Yard Dogs Traveling Road Show.  Two years ago at LIB I saw them. They completely changed my life. One of the most compelling shows I have ever seen. They are an incredible band.
10. Meditate on actually capturing lightning in a bottle, think of the equipment and danger involved, the lightning rods, the vacuum tubes, the dials and levers… It’s so crazy it just might work.

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