Burning Porcupine Festival: July 14th-25th 2008
The 12 Days of Freedom
What happens in Grafton stays in Grafton
See Freestaters at their Wildest!
Anarchic campout in Free Town Grafton NH
There will be drinking, burning things, sitting around BSing, bands, toilets and showers in the woods, talking about the revolution, and of course a giant burning rodent :) It'll be one big party. Lloyd is going to do a naked fire dance. Tim Condon is going to prance in a gorilla suit to do: a circle of liberty, poetry reading, lead a Scrabble tournament, readings of patriotic documents, MC a magic show, a libertarian play. Wookie skydiving is on the schedule. There's a possibility of warm-weather jello wrestling. Get your nails done by illegal nail buffers: an unlicensed Buff-In. Sumo-wrestling to settle any endless debates - noisemeter from the crowd to arbitrate. Shooting and golf - with extra points for shooting golf balls out of the air. Libertarian karaoke - full spray with firehose if you're really bad - instead of the hook aka Gong Show. Logging competition. Burning Porcupine moving-making contest. Poker tournament with ounces of silver. Fireworks illegal in most states - IED exhibition. Burning President William. An FSP Roast - a few minutes for each freestater notable (submit your nominations for people to be roasted) - cardboard cutouts for roasting those in absentia. Live video from the event. Nightly UN flag burning.
If any of these events don't actually happen: sue us.
Blame Burning Porc planning on these irresponsibles: Tim Condon, Bob Hull, Lloyd Danforth, the Kannings, Rich Angell
If this is real and not some joke, I am SO there.
Yes, it's real and not a joke. 7 porcs are sitting in a smoke filled, boozy room planning it at this moment.
Suggestions for Burning Porcupine?
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on November 06, 2007, 07:47 PM NHFT
Suggestions for Burning Porcupine?
A big ass tall porcupine on fire.... My calendar already has it on there. >:D
Rich Angell is going to bring in local farmers and raw goat's milk, other local products.
Lloyd is going to head up a shaved beaver contest, but needs to know if it's legal to drug the beavers.
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 06, 2007, 07:47 PM NHFT
Yes, it's real and not a joke. 7 porcs are sitting in a smoke filled, boozy room planning it at this moment.
Damn. I thought it was real for a second too... :'(
yes ... it will happen ... and it will be the best time of your life ... or your money back.
Quote from: Porcupine_in_MA on November 06, 2007, 07:57 PM NHFT
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 06, 2007, 07:47 PM NHFT
Yes, it's real and not a joke. 7 porcs are sitting in a smoke filled, boozy room planning it at this moment.
Damn. I thought it was real for a second too... :'(
yes it is real. Russell doesn't joke about burning stuff.
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 06, 2007, 07:53 PM NHFT
Lloyd is going to head up a shaved beaver contest, but needs to know if it's legal to drug the beavers.
roofies...co-eds...shaving cream
some assembly required
I want to see Chris totally cocked off his ass.
directions:
Head to Grafton on Hwy 4 and follow the yellow "live free or die" flags.
Do I get extra special points for showing up as V?
Quote from: Dreepa on November 06, 2007, 07:59 PM NHFT
yes it is real. Russell doesn't joke about burning stuff.
I am not even the big fsp burner anymore .... have you seen Bill Walker? ;)
Quote from: Porcupine_in_MA on November 06, 2007, 08:01 PM NHFT
Do I get extra special points for showing up as V?
no because we won't be able to tell you from the other 10 Vs. :V_mask_50: :V_mask_50: :V_mask_50: :V_mask_50: :V_mask_50: :V_mask_50: :V_mask_50: :V_mask_50:
Quote from: Porcupine_in_MA on November 06, 2007, 08:01 PM NHFT
Do I get extra special points for showing up as V?
yes ... a discount and a part in one of the shows (probably) :)
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 06, 2007, 07:50 PM NHFT
Rich Angell is going to bring in local farmers and raw goat's milk, other local products.
I'd like to get local farmers involved, if possible. I've found most of them open to the idea of liberty, e.g., getting the government off their back. Perhaps I can convince them to come with their wares, for sale or for sample. Oh, and while we're at it, why not homemade beer & wine? How about foraging for wild edibles? The more we learn to identify and use what we've got growing naturally, the more independent we can be. It goes without saying that I'll have my guitar and harmonicas...and I hope others will join me in jamming.
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 06, 2007, 08:06 PM NHFT
Quote from: Porcupine_in_MA on November 06, 2007, 08:01 PM NHFT
Do I get extra special points for showing up as V?
yes ... a discount and a part in one of the shows (probably) :)
Nice. I'm going to be going all out and getting the expensive, detailed version of the costume along with replica daggers.
The smoke filled, boozy irresponsibles
I'm drinking Guinness right now so I feel kinship with you all. I'm with you in spirit..
Quote from: lawofattraction on November 06, 2007, 08:36 PM NHFT
This sounds to me like a back-door attempt to get the Free Town Project started again. Not that that would be a bad thing...
What's the Free Town Project?
Fuck If I had known this was going on,
I would have headed up to Grafton,
instead of returning to the PRNY!!
Mud on the Bus! Mud on the Bus!! ALert! ALert!
LOL!!
Quote from: lawofattraction on November 06, 2007, 08:46 PM NHFT
Quote from: MTPorcupine3 on November 06, 2007, 08:40 PM NHFT
Quote from: lawofattraction on November 06, 2007, 08:36 PM NHFT
This sounds to me like a back-door attempt to get the Free Town Project started again. Not that that would be a bad thing...
What's the Free Town Project?
Several years ago a gentleman named Zachary Bass tried to get a group of Free Staters to move into Grafton, NH, take over the town government, and turn the place into a libertarian paradise. His vision included whorehouses, etc. The townspeople got wind of the idea and it was quite a scandal... the commotion was all over the NH papers for a while.
That is one explanation of the FTP.
Quote from: lawofattraction on November 06, 2007, 08:36 PM NHFT
This sounds to me like a back-door attempt to get the Free Town Project started again. Not that that would be a bad thing...
I cannot refute this assertion strongly enough.
The Free Town Project is not active.
no donkeys will be harmed at this festival
Quote from: Pat K on November 06, 2007, 08:46 PM NHFT
Mud on the Bus! Mud on the Bus!! ALert! ALert!
LOL!!
we need a purging
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 06, 2007, 08:50 PM NHFT
Quote from: lawofattraction on November 06, 2007, 08:36 PM NHFT
This sounds to me like a back-door attempt to get the Free Town Project started again. Not that that would be a bad thing...
I cannot refute this assertion strongly enough.
The Free Town Project is not active.
no donkeys will be harmed at this festival
Not sure about Beavers, though
Damn I might even have to get a bigger cooler for this event!!
There is no Free Town Project!
we will have a large "roast" .... submit your nominees for the "victim" and the jokes you would like told.
The person with the most jokes ... will be our "winner". If the roastee will not face their accusers (or jokers) we will have to use a proxy or a cardboard replacement. :)
I am sure we can get the President of the Underground to make the keynote address.
the Free State Project is too ambitious .... the Free Town Project is defunct ... but for 12 days in 2008 there will be the Free Acre Project ... a UN/Fed/State Free Zone. :)
just like woodstock ... we will have 100 people attend Burning Porcupine .... and 30 years from now 1000's will claim they were there
20,000 babies conceived at Burning Porc
Quote from: lawofattraction on November 06, 2007, 09:02 PM NHFT
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 06, 2007, 09:00 PM NHFT
the Free State Project is too ambitious .... the Free Town Project is defunct ... but for 12 days in 2008 there will be the Free Acre Project ... a UN/Fed/State Free Zone. :)
Don't you think that if all those people visit Grafton for this event and have a good time there then they might want to move in? Surely this idea must have crossed your mind. ;)
Damn! Never thought of that!
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 06, 2007, 09:00 PM NHFT
... a UN/Fed/State Free Zone. :)
There will be fedtraps placed strategically around the perimeter to keep us safe.
You oughta come and visit CNHT :)
If you're going, I bet she'll be there! ;)
will the LSD flow like water?
Tonight the Liberty people will
be snug in their beds, with
visions of shaved Beavers
dancing in their heads.
Quote from: lawofattraction on November 06, 2007, 09:06 PM NHFT
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on November 06, 2007, 08:49 PM NHFT
Quote from: lawofattraction on November 06, 2007, 08:46 PM NHFT
Quote from: MTPorcupine3 on November 06, 2007, 08:40 PM NHFT
Quote from: lawofattraction on November 06, 2007, 08:36 PM NHFT
This sounds to me like a back-door attempt to get the Free Town Project started again. Not that that would be a bad thing...
What's the Free Town Project?
Several years ago a gentleman named Zachary Bass tried to get a group of Free Staters to move into Grafton, NH, take over the town government, and turn the place into a libertarian paradise. His vision included whorehouses, etc. The townspeople got wind of the idea and it was quite a scandal... the commotion was all over the NH papers for a while.
That is one explanation of the FTP.
Well if there is some alternate explanation then please share it with us! I've always been willing to admit that my memory is not perfect.
A number of people were behind the FTP as a practical idea to move to a town that was already a good place to live and keep it that way and possibly improve it. Bass, who never planned on moving took the idea to extremes.
'Prostitutes on every corner' Grafton has no corners!
Quote from: Fragilityh14 on November 06, 2007, 09:14 PM NHFT
will the LSD flow like water?
we cannot deny ... or promise this ;)
Quote from: Fragilityh14 on November 06, 2007, 09:14 PM NHFT
will the LSD flow like water?
If it does, it will be from a separate well
(sung to the tune of ebony and ivory)
Anarchy and Liberty, living in
perfect harmony on the sides
of the hills of Grafton is where
will be...................
Every body sing.
Quote from: Pat K on November 06, 2007, 09:15 PM NHFT
Tonight the Liberty people will
be snug in their beds, with
visions of shaved Beavers
dancing in their heads.
+ 100,000
I'll roast Russell. I'm sure someone wants to roast me... >:D
Betcha!
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 06, 2007, 08:50 PM NHFT
Quote from: lawofattraction on November 06, 2007, 08:36 PM NHFT
This sounds to me like a back-door attempt to get the Free Town Project started again. Not that that would be a bad thing...
I cannot refute this assertion strongly enough.
The Free Town Project is not active.
no donkeys will be harmed at this festival
Yeah right.... we all know the truth, Russell...
#1 - The first rule of Free Town Project is, you do not talk about Free Town Project.
#2 - The second rule of Free Town Project is, you DO NOT talk about Free Town Project.
#3 - If someone says "Show your ID", fails to go limp when arrested, or the beer is tapped out, the Free Town Project is over.
#4 - Two guys for every woman present. (Free Town Project needs women!)
#5 - One Free Town Project at a time.
#6 - No shirts, no shoes, no id. Pitchforks and Strawhats are acceptable.
#7 - Free Town Project will go on as long as they have to, until they have Liberty in their Lifetime, Live Free or Die.
#8 - If this is your first night at Free Town Project, you have to attend the Circle of Liberty.
BTW, for those still unaware: Russell is the non-violent Tyler Durden. We're still not sure who his alterego is... Some say Shorty Dawkins, some say a nameless accountant, some say Jason Sorens' good twin. Project Mayhem, aka the FSP, is in full swing.
[for those who don't get the humor: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fight_Club and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fight_Club_%28film%29 ]
Vendors! Free Space at Burning Porcupine!
Burning Porcupine Festival: July 14th-25th 2008
Quote from: SethCohn on November 06, 2007, 09:46 PM NHFT
#4 - Two guys for every woman present. (Free Town Project needs women!)
An unfortunate truth thru out the libertarian world :P
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on November 06, 2007, 09:59 PM NHFT
Quote from: SethCohn on November 06, 2007, 09:46 PM NHFT
#4 - Two guys for every woman present. (Free Town Project needs women!)
An unfortunate truth thru out the libertarian world :P
grab a regular one and 'convert' them.
(http://newhampshireunderground.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;%3Cbr%20/%3Etopic=11858.0;attach=3064;image)
Calling all cars Calling all cars,
be on the look out for the Grafton six.
Ahhh, is that what you did to her, Dreepa. >:D
Fees? Fees? We don't need no stink'in Fees!
Quote from: lawofattraction on November 06, 2007, 10:04 PM NHFT
What is the fee?
Sounds like it'll cost you your innocens if you had any left.
Quote from: Dreepa on November 06, 2007, 08:05 PM NHFT
Quote from: Porcupine_in_MA on November 06, 2007, 08:01 PM NHFT
Do I get extra special points for showing up as V?
no because we won't be able to tell you from the other 10 Vs. :V_mask_50: :V_mask_50: :V_mask_50: :V_mask_50: :V_mask_50: :V_mask_50: :V_mask_50: :V_mask_50:
I'll be the V with the glasses.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z16jVKrk2s
Just getting in the mood.
Not a link
Yeah I am working on it.
Hey, I remember discussing this at PorcFest '05. Very cool that someone actually took it up and ran with it!
Joe
How about a 'workshop' on alternative and redundant heating systems for existing in the Northeast in a future of questionable, affordable oil supplies?
Probably gonna be free WiFi
Thats an interesting sig you've got there Lloyd.
Quote from: Porcupine_in_MA on November 06, 2007, 11:16 PM NHFT
Thats an interesting sig you've got there Lloyd.
I fixed it, using my infinite unscrupulous admin powers.
Mmmmm....roast Russell ;D
Quote from: SethCohn on November 06, 2007, 09:31 PM NHFT
I'll roast Russell. I'm sure someone wants to roast me... >:D
You can submit your jokes here and we can start counting them up.
I might be the victim, but only one of us is sometimes called the dark lord. ;)
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on November 07, 2007, 01:49 AM NHFT
So I had trouble sleeping and now I know why... the psychic/psycho waves that were emanating from the Grafton Free Zone must have invaded my tiny little brain. ;D
the big disturbance .... is that Lauren might be freed today .... the festival was just prompted by the ensuing euphoria
Quote from: lawofattraction on November 06, 2007, 10:09 PM NHFT
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on November 06, 2007, 10:06 PM NHFT
Fees? Fees? We don't need no stink'in Fees!
Did you mean to type "free" space?
Yeah! Fixed it. One letter really makes a difference :P
I don't recall EA coming to any of the porcfests, so not sure why he'd come to this.
We promise a troll free zone .... or that is what the ied's are for :)
How much were those sumo suits to rent Friday?
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on November 06, 2007, 10:43 PM NHFTHow about a 'workshop' on alternative and redundant heating systems for existing in the Northeast in a future of questionable, affordable oil supplies?
Should that workshop include firing up an oil burner in the open air? You know, just to demostrate what the flame looks like, outside of a combustion chamber...
Perhaps, for environmental reasons, and to demonstrate alternative fuels, we should fire it with straight vegetable oil instead of fuel oil. Being able to roast hot dogs near it would be an interesting possibility generated by that combination, although I expect they would cook quickly, and finding the "sweet spot" distance to hold them away from the flame might require a large crowd of gawkers to give useful suggestions...
Joe
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 07, 2007, 05:13 AM NHFT
Quote from: Porcupine_in_MA on November 06, 2007, 11:16 PM NHFT
Thats an interesting sig you've got there Lloyd.
I fixed it, using my infinite unscrupulous admin powers.
I didn't think it needed to be fixed, I was just complimenting Mr. Danforth on his signature. 8)
Quote from: SethCohn on November 06, 2007, 09:46 PM NHFT
#4 - Two guys for every woman present. (Free Town Project needs women!)
I'm doing my part to help with the ratio by not contributing to the market demand.
;D
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on November 07, 2007, 01:49 AM NHFT
So I had trouble sleeping and now I know why... the psychic/psycho waves that were emanating from the Grafton Free Zone must have invaded my tiny little brain. ;D
Did you not have on your pyramid-shaped tin foil hat? Are you crazy! You can't take that off when you're sleeping!
Quote from: dalebert on November 07, 2007, 09:02 AM NHFT
Quote from: SethCohn on November 06, 2007, 09:46 PM NHFT
#4 - Two guys for every woman present. (Free Town Project needs women!)
I'm doing my part to help with the ratio by not contributing to the market demand.
;D
Ah, the invisible hand at work. Free market economics at work, indeed.
Yes, if the invisible hand moves in the correct manner, as it always does, I'm sure there will be plenty of single men who find themselves satisfied in other ways. Remember - government doesn't create jobs or help people - the only true source is invisible hand jobs.
:blush: >:D
Quote from: dalebert on November 07, 2007, 09:02 AM NHFT
Quote from: SethCohn on November 06, 2007, 09:46 PM NHFT
#4 - Two guys for every woman present. (Free Town Project needs women!)
I'm doing my part to help with the ratio by not contributing to the market demand.
;D
So! It is a lifestyle choice :P
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on November 06, 2007, 09:03 PM NHFT
20,000 babies conceived at Burning Porc
All that beaver-shaving can give people ideas.
Quote from: Porcupine_in_MA on November 07, 2007, 08:35 AM NHFT
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 07, 2007, 05:13 AM NHFT
Quote from: Porcupine_in_MA on November 06, 2007, 11:16 PM NHFT
Thats an interesting sig you've got there Lloyd.
I fixed it, using my infinite unscrupulous admin powers.
I didn't think it needed to be fixed, I was just complimenting Mr. Danforth on his signature. 8)
Because size matters. ;D
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 07, 2007, 06:38 AM NHFT
I don't recall EA coming to any of the porcfests, so not sure why he'd come to this.
He did come to one porcfest, I think 06, very briefly. He was supposed to talk about the democratic freedom caucus one year, maybe the same year.
I can't make it. I have to be in NYC during much of this time. :(
Maybe you can join us via video.
roasting of Lloyd? I can't stop you Dale. :)
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 07, 2007, 07:44 PM NHFT
Maybe you can join us via video.
Maybe. But I'm sure I'll be doing things in New York that will make your hair stand on end, if I could tell you about them. :)
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 07, 2007, 07:51 PM NHFT
roasting of Lloyd? I can't stop you Dale. :)
Won't Lloyd already be roasted from doing the naked fire dance?
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on November 07, 2007, 08:56 PM NHFT
Quote from: Pat K on November 07, 2007, 08:53 PM NHFT
Won't Lloyd already be roasted from doing the naked fire dance?
Thanks for makin' me shudder Pat :-\
Hey don't blame me mountain hermit man,
It is right in the party announcement.
Hey you Grafton trouble makers=
I would like a wooded, level, tent spot with a nice view. ;D
He also wants modern plumbing, a porcelin sink, oh, and a personal maid would be nice. Make sure she is legal, PatK may run for political office or for judge someday.
Quote from: David on November 07, 2007, 09:20 PM NHFT
He also wants modern plumbing, a porcelin sink, oh, and a personal maid would be nice. Make sure she is legal, PatK may run for political office or for judge someday.
The sink can be stainless, I clean up after myself so no maid
needed. If nominated I will not run,if elected I will not serve.
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 07, 2007, 06:39 AM NHFT
.... or that is what the ied's are for :)
I can furnish an endless supply of those, just say the word! (DHS take note) >:D
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 07, 2007, 06:38 AM NHFT
I don't recall EA coming to any of the porcfests, so not sure why he'd come to this.
I met EA at a PorcFest. And saw him last at LibertyForum.
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 07, 2007, 06:40 AM NHFT
How much were those sumo suits to rent Friday?
Oh, they were a lot. :(
Quote from: SethCohn on November 06, 2007, 09:31 PM NHFT
I'll roast Russell. I'm sure someone wants to roast me... >:D
I don't think "someone" is the correct pronoun to adequately represent the number of people who want to roast Seth. >:D
Quote from: Friday on November 08, 2007, 06:30 AM NHFT
Quote from: SethCohn on November 06, 2007, 09:31 PM NHFT
I'll roast Russell. I'm sure someone wants to roast me... >:D
I don't think "someone" is the correct pronoun to adequately represent the number of people who want to roast Seth. >:D
I underestimate the number, because I'm so modest. ::)
Quote from: Friday on November 08, 2007, 06:30 AM NHFT
Quote from: SethCohn on November 06, 2007, 09:31 PM NHFT
I'll roast Russell. I'm sure someone wants to roast me... >:D
I don't think "someone" is the correct pronoun to adequately represent the number of people who want to roast Seth. >:D
We expect roasting Seth will be our biggest draw ;D
Quote from: David on November 07, 2007, 09:20 PM NHFT
He also wants modern plumbing, a porcelin sink, oh, and a personal maid would be nice. Make sure she is legal, PatK may run for political office or for judge someday.
I hope the commute will not be too long ;)
Quote from: srqrebel on November 07, 2007, 11:12 PM NHFT
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 07, 2007, 06:39 AM NHFT
.... or that is what the ied's are for :)
I can furnish an endless supply of those, just say the word! (DHS take note) >:D
yes
sandy will not even be safe from roasting
we will have to start another thread with the roasting ;)
This thread should be made sticky.
we take care of that with activity
Just a suggestion.
Bill and I are soooooo there. I just can't go for the whole time.
Quote from: porcupine kate on November 08, 2007, 07:27 PM NHFT
Bill and I are soooooo there. I just can't go for the whole time.
There are rules ... you have to be present the entire time. ;)
There might be an escape artist feat performed by the president.
I see another Seth roaster has arrived .... the line forms on the left.
Does Seth win if none of his detractors show up?
... and to answer another inquiry in person from today ... yes ... this is for real :)
Quote from: Friday on November 08, 2007, 06:26 AM NHFT
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 07, 2007, 06:38 AM NHFT
I don't recall EA coming to any of the porcfests, so not sure why he'd come to this.
I met EA at a PorcFest. And saw him last at LibertyForum.
Aha :) Maybe he stayed clear of me. He always looked scared when I came near at concord porcs meetings.
Jane! You com'in to Burning Porcupine?
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 08, 2007, 11:31 AM NHFT
Quote from: David on November 07, 2007, 09:20 PM NHFT
He also wants modern plumbing, a porcelin sink, oh, and a personal maid would be nice. Make sure she is legal, PatK may run for political office or for judge someday.
I hope the commute will not be too long ;)
Careful burning boy, Or I could become your nieghboor .
Quote from: Pat K on November 09, 2007, 11:20 AM NHFT
Careful burning boy, Or I could become your nieghboor .
Well, you'd never be a boor, so you must be meaning a neigh
beer.
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 09, 2007, 11:33 AM NHFT
Quote from: Pat K on November 09, 2007, 11:20 AM NHFT
Careful burning boy, Or I could become your nieghboor .
Well, you'd never be a boor, so you must be meaning a neighbeer.
OOh that was bad so so bad, LOL. ;D
Can anyone whip up a logo for the event?
We probably need to order some t-shirts and sell them at cost.
I was thinking just with the name and a logo .... with no date ... so it is timeless .... and you can claim you were at the first one. ;)
Anyone have band suggestions?
The gang has discussed Pokerface and I liked the band that played at Firecracker Joes.
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 09, 2007, 12:51 PM NHFT
Can anyone whip up a logo for the event?
Wow, that was subtle, Russell. ;)
I am not know for that. :)
I know we have a few of you guys that have a knack for creating those sorts of things.
We need a happy porcupine burning contently :) ... or some happy porcupines around a fire enjoying themselves. :)
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 09, 2007, 01:47 PM NHFTWe need a happy porcupine burning contently :)
Sort of a "burning bush" motif?
Joe
that would be interesting ... taking off sandles for Grafton is holy (seperate or set apart) ground :)
As it will always be in Grafton, I think a background in the shape of Grafton (almost a perfect diamond) should be incorporated in it, perhaps as a background.
One idea for a logo.
Porcupines with drinks around a campfire and Grafton view mountains as the background.
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 08, 2007, 09:54 PM NHFT
Quote from: porcupine kate on November 08, 2007, 07:27 PM NHFT
Bill and I are soooooo there. I just can't go for the whole time.
There are rules ... you have to be present the entire time. ;)
Russel.
I say if you have all these rules why not just go to Porc Fest.
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 09, 2007, 12:52 PM NHFT
Anyone have band suggestions?
The gang has discussed Pokerface and I liked the band that played at Firecracker Joes.
Jaqeboy and I met this performer last weekend at a gas station--he saw my ANTIGOV license plate and came over to visit :) His music is pretty good, too
http://www.myspace.com/joshnoone
I've been keeping the hippies out of South Grafton since I was 5 :cartman:
Wow, you move to a quiet place in the woods and a couple days later someone moves a rock concert next door.
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on November 09, 2007, 08:14 PM NHFT
Quote from: porcupine kate on November 09, 2007, 07:20 PM NHFT
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 08, 2007, 09:54 PM NHFT
Quote from: porcupine kate on November 08, 2007, 07:27 PM NHFT
Bill and I are soooooo there. I just can't go for the whole time.
There are rules ... you have to be present the entire time. ;)
Russel.
I say if you have all these rules why not just go to Porc Fest.
That is something to taken up with the committee. ;D
"There is a motion on the floor..." ;D
If I had the floor ,I'd hit him with it.
We ain't hippies and I think Grafton will survive
a campout.
IF ya come over be sure to stop by my big cooler for a Beer or 2.
QuoteI think Grafton will survive a campout.
Sure, but will South Grafton? (The Cartman thing is a quote from South Park).
We'll contribute some vicious dogs for crowd control.
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 09, 2007, 12:51 PM NHFT
Can anyone whip up a logo for the event?
Booyah! I can totally fuck one up for you.
Prepare for mediocre!
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on November 09, 2007, 09:32 PM NHFT
Quote from: Pat K on November 09, 2007, 08:34 PM NHFT
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on November 09, 2007, 08:14 PM NHFT
Quote from: porcupine kate on November 09, 2007, 07:20 PM NHFT
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 08, 2007, 09:54 PM NHFT
Quote from: porcupine kate on November 08, 2007, 07:27 PM NHFT
Bill and I are soooooo there. I just can't go for the whole time.
There are rules ... you have to be present the entire time. ;)
Russel.
I say if you have all these rules why not just go to Porc Fest.
That is something to taken up with the committee. ;D
"There is a motion on the floor..." ;D
If I had the floor ,I'd hit him with it.
That motion has a ready been tabled. Move to strike from the record. ;D
Move to strike with the record.
Quote from: Pat K on November 09, 2007, 08:34 PM NHFT
If I had the floor ,I'd hit him with it.
Quote from: Pat K on November 09, 2007, 09:12 PM NHFT
IF ya come over be sure to stop by my big cooler for a Beer or 2.
If you can get Russel(l) to drink a beer or 2, he'll probably hit the floor. Save you the trouble of hitting him.
Yay! ;D
I've stayed up far too late doing this.
Hey KB while it is not verbatim,
I know you know what movie that
line comes from.
interesting I like flames
I can't draw flames for shit. I spent about an hour trying to get them to not look completely retarded.
But they work. I like the tongue. Animals sticking their tongues out are just so damned cute.
Quote from: Puke on November 09, 2007, 11:45 PM NHFT
Yay! ;D
I've stayed up far too late doing this.
8)
Maybe it should say 'Grafton 2008' along the top, that way the location and the year can be changed, on the tee shirts and bumper stickers, to accommodate infighting and political acceptance. :D
Quote from: Pat K on November 09, 2007, 11:46 PM NHFT
Hey KB while it is not verbatim,
I know you know what movie that
line comes from.
I don't, but since it's you asking, I have to guess that it's your favorite movie, Smokey & the Bandit.
I think the porcupine should be shouting "Flame on!"
Quote from: KBCraig on November 10, 2007, 01:03 AM NHFT
Quote from: Pat K on November 09, 2007, 11:46 PM NHFT
Hey KB while it is not verbatim,
I know you know what movie that
line comes from.
I don't, but since it's you asking, I have to guess that it's your favorite movie, Smokey & the Bandit.
Nope, I will help you out though,
Her's another line= do ya see that road over there? Well
don't take it, it ill do ya no good.
Year ticklin' me Scot's ear, but ye do me nae gud wi' yar ramblin, lad. Oot wi'it noo, ur ye'll see me boot a' yer bum!
Quote from: Puke on November 09, 2007, 11:45 PM NHFT
Yay! ;D
I've stayed up far too late doing this.
Oh, I did see this! That's cool, Puke ;D
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 10, 2007, 07:52 AM NHFT
Oh, I did see this! That's cool, Puke ;D
2nded! I should have said so right away but I was caught up in my Human Torch/ Fantastic Four joke. ;D
Thanks.
The visual is easy to see once you think about it.
Porcupines already have a body shape that evokes the flame look.
QuotePorcupines already have a body shape that evokes the flame look.
Yes, it's really a very good image. Whoever thought of calling it "Burning Porcupine" is a marketing genius!
Tim the lawyer
I just now heard about this and am excited but pleeeeeeze....
everyone think of something you can do to ensure this event *benefits* locals who just happen to live there.
anyone have ideas what can be done along these lines?
i can rent out my wookie costume and i do fairly memorable karaoke
if there is a fee for participation, maybe we could waive the fee for locals , i.e. folks that can prove grafton residency?
I don't believe there are going to be any fees involved.
maybe we could post a list of all the stores or things for sale in grafton...i assume there are only a few stores if any. only been there 2x
i'll try to do a ridley report about this shortly
There is one store in Grafton.
That store could really benefit from a bunch of people camping in town.
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 09, 2007, 12:52 PM NHFT
Anyone have band suggestions?
The gang has discussed Pokerface and I liked the band that played at Firecracker Joes.
A good friend of mine is a musician, and also knows a number of local bands. He seems very interested in attending Burning Porc, and playing his music (he plays very well). He also suggested that we could use his sound system, depending on how big we expect the event to be.
at least 100 people the first year
Quote from: DadaOrwell on November 10, 2007, 07:52 PM NHFT
I just now heard about this and am excited but pleeeeeeze....
everyone think of something you can do to ensure this event *benefits* locals who just happen to live there.
we could start by doing no harm :)
people can enjoy music and we can give local bands a stage
Quote from: DadaOrwell on November 10, 2007, 07:55 PM NHFT
if there is a fee for participation, maybe we could waive the fee for locals , i.e. folks that can prove grafton residency?
residency? .... those of us in Hobbiton welcome our brothers from every place regardless of what government currently oppresses them
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 10, 2007, 08:14 PM NHFT
There is one store in Grafton.
The Post Office? I bought 23 cent stamps there a few years ago.
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 10, 2007, 08:02 PM NHFT
I don't believe there are going to be any fees involved.
We don't need no stink'in FEES!
Should I order up some t-shirts with the logo we have right now?
(http://newhampshireunderground.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=11858.0;attach=3097;image)
does it need
"Grafton, NH"
below?
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 11, 2007, 07:50 AM NHFT
Should I order up some t-shirts with the logo we have right now?
If you do, I have a PDF I can send you that will be more suited for printing. That pic is a low res JPEG.
I'd buy one, but I am partial b/c it is my design. ;D
Also, in case the gradient of the flames is too much for the printers I can change that also.
Video update on Burning Porcupine
from RidleyReport.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=hOC9at1qKVo
Nice video, Dave :) I like the new keene free press ad!
A great video, from beginning to end.
I like that shirt... XXL for me please.
thanks for the kind words on the video. now just do more stuff for me to report on!
Ooops, I didn't think of that one. What's in there, anyway?
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 19, 2007, 04:28 PM NHFT
Ooops, I didn't think of that one. What's in there, anyway?
POSTS that are OUT of style.
I know where it is, I just asked what was in there. Not sure why that makes you want to cuss me out.
I like it, I just hope the Feds don't raid
them and confiscate their wooden nickels.
http://graftonoutpost.com/other.htm (http://graftonoutpost.com/other.htm)
You know I bet those folks could do
a real nice Porcupine plaque. ;D
ok i will plan to mention the grafton outpost and what they do, in my next report on burning porcupine...
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on November 06, 2007, 07:47 PM NHFTSuggestions for Burning Porcupine?
What does a kangaroo taste like? ;D :o
blue helmet shooting at Burning Porcupine? arrows? all discussed here by the Grafton gang.
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 30, 2007, 09:11 PM NHFT
blue helmet shooting at Burning Porcupine? arrows? all discussed here by the Grafton gang.
wow that would get attention, interesting idea
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 30, 2007, 09:11 PM NHFT
blue helmet shooting at Burning Porcupine?
Sounds like a political protest. Should you lock yourself out? ;)
Quote from: DadaOrwell on December 01, 2007, 12:27 AM NHFT
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 30, 2007, 09:11 PM NHFT
blue helmet shooting at Burning Porcupine? arrows? all discussed here by the Grafton gang.
wow that would get attention, interesting idea
not mine ... I just overheard it .... who knows if it will happen
No.
Let's see ..... I help Burn the Pony at Playa Del Fuego, the Man at Burning Man ..... now a week in Grafton at Burning Porcupine. I sure would enjoy an invite to stop in and help out. With this group it sounds like it will be the best of the three.
I'm pretty sure there is an open invitation to anyone as long as they're going to be peaceful and not try to disrupt the activities (or do political stuph).
Yea, so I figured ..... but I thought it would be a nice gesture
Politics will be OK at Burning Porc
Shouldn't we all vote on whether we're going to do political stuff ? ...
...
...
... oh, wait. Sorry, nevermind.
I think since the politicians try to dictate to me what I can and cannot do, they are fair game. That means I will make fun of both bennito gouliani, and babs rodham. I won't be too political. >:D
Quote from: dalebert on December 06, 2007, 04:39 PM NHFT
I'm pretty sure there is an open invitation to anyone as long as they're going to be peaceful and not try to disrupt the activities (or do political stuph).
there will be lots of all sorts of stuff .... who knows we could elect a new king of the grafton or something. We will also chain up blackie and make him move rocks. We took a vote and he lost.
Quote from: Russe Kanning on December 09, 2007, 12:53 PM NHFT
there will be lots of all sorts of stuff .... who knows we could elect a new king of the grafton or something. We will also chain up blackie and make him move rocks. We took a vote and he lost.
No-L, No-L, Nooo-L, No-L
Born is the king of Graf-ton oh LLLLLLL
Sounds like Russe is thinking about making a little Stations of the Cross style display...
Can I use the whip? :whip2:
This event just added to the schedule! Seth and Blackie will do a performance of 'Dueling Keyboards'
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on December 11, 2007, 06:35 AM NHFT
This event just added to the schedule! Seth and Blackie will do a performance of 'Dueling Keyboards'
Nah, I'm no good at Frets on Fire
(http://fretsonfire.sourceforge.net/about/pose.png) (http://fretsonfire.sourceforge.net/about/)
And just because Blackie's inbred and mentally retarded (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Redden) is no reason to make jokes at his expense. It's not his fault.
"Ever notice how you can hear dueling bajos as you ride down some of the dirt roads in Grafton?
Maybe that is just in my head."
Oh good I thought it was just me. ;D
I know I'm relieved by the last two posts
Grafton is waaaayyyyyy to far north for dueling banjos.
Virginia is a different story. :mf_farmer:
Besides the only guy I know who plays a banjo lives in Brooklyn, NY.
Bada bing bing bing bing bing bing bing!
Strada strum strum strum strum strum strum strum! :guitar:
Doesn't sound brooklynese to me ;D
you never know what might happen at the festival ... this thread will wander everywhere until then 8)
Quote from: Blackie on December 11, 2007, 12:39 PM NHFT
But I will totally kick seth ass in Wii boxing.
I got a LCD projector....I think I am gunna start a drive-in theater in Grafton. I need to get one of those little FM transmitters....
Should I add nightly Wii action at your house to the list? I can bring Guitar Hero III and the Wii Zapper.
Maybe Boxing on Monday, Bowling Tuesdays, Boxing Wednesday, Zapper Thursday, and finish with an epic battle b/t you and Seth on Guitar Hero III Friday?
Quote from: Russell Kanning on December 11, 2007, 10:41 PM NHFT
you never know what might happen at the festival ... this thread will wander everywhere until then 8)
Apparently ;D
Quote from: Such and Such on December 12, 2007, 04:07 AM NHFT
Should I add nightly Wii action at your house to the list?
I guess I'm a very odd person but I just never was impressed with the games on Wii. I guess the interface is cool if they can come up with something besides tennis and shit like that. Perhaps I'll play if someone bring The Passion of the Wii.
[youtube=425,350]hT97MWvnVLs[/youtube]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT97MWvnVLs
I love this comment under the video:
Every time you see a rainbow - God is having gay sex!
Quote from: Such and Such on December 12, 2007, 04:07 AM NHFT
finish with an epic battle b/t you and Seth on Guitar Hero III Friday?
Not me. My wife is the musical one. I can't play GH games, or boxing, or any of those other games... don't own a console, and barely play (action) games on the PC.
If Weird Ernie ever makes his way over to this thread ;), he will be a welcome addition to Burning Porcupine!
WE is a budding local musician, and a very good one at that. It is my understanding that he has a pretty decent sound system which he would be willing to furnish, depending on the size of the event :)
...and a final note: He is not actually weird at all (well, at least no more so than any one of us!) ;D
Quote from: srqrebel on December 12, 2007, 11:38 AM NHFT
...and a final note: He is not actually weird at all (well, at least no more so than any one of us!) ;D
That still leaves a lot of room for weirdness.
Maybe we could do Sumo fights. You know, where you rent the fat suits. V vs Shorty should be a good fight.
Quote from: dalebert on December 12, 2007, 12:16 PM NHFT
Quote from: srqrebel on December 12, 2007, 11:38 AM NHFT
...and a final note: He is not actually weird at all (well, at least no more so than any one of us!) ;D
That still leaves a lot of room for weirdness.
Shhh... don't scare him away -- he hasn't been initiated
yet ;)
Quote from: Blackie on December 15, 2007, 04:21 AM NHFT
they got hillbillies in them there hills ;D
That's part of what makes Grafton so
cool :)
I was raised in the southern Missouri ozarks. Now
that's hillbilly country! They still have moonshine stills in them hills.
That was probably the coolest place I've ever been. Everyone there was laid back and down to earth, and the place was teeming with a variety of lush plants, animals and birds.
A bit like Grafton, NH -- 'cept for the moonshine :D
Quote from: Blackie on December 15, 2007, 04:26 AM NHFT
Maybe we can project gay porn onto the side of a mountain. Seth, bring your collection >:D
Nah, that's in the secret private collection in the safe deposit box, along with the various recordings of the porc orgies (or as we call them, porc-gies :blush: ) . What happens in ManchVegas stays in ManchVegas, and The Scene in Keene stays mainly on the Screen. The rumors about how Russel lost his other l are entirely without basis.
I can probably bring the one with your mom though... I hear MILF stuff is still pretty popular these days. >:D
we shall see which one of these guys has the guts to actually show up at Burning Porcupine :)
I always leave Seth's parties before midnight to stay out of the videos.
Then I guess Seth will be having all the fun. :)
Quote from: Blackie on December 18, 2007, 03:27 PM NHFT
ha.
I won't be showing up at any 'free stater' or 'porcupine' events.
...only free stater/porcupine forums, eh? :icon_pirat:
Quote from: Blackie on December 21, 2007, 10:33 AM NHFT
Quote from: Russell Kanning on December 19, 2007, 06:44 AM NHFT
Then I guess Seth will be having all the fun. :)
You can have my share of "seth fun".
Sounds good ... hanging out with Seth is fun, except when he breaks out the Vader mask and starts barking orders.
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 06, 2007, 07:35 PM NHFT
If any of these events don't actually happen: sue us.
I wouldn't say that if you don't have some legal protection (http://www.keepyourassets.net?andrew) against that kind of thing! Don't give people any ideas you don't want them to act on... 8-)
Your idea is pretty cool though. If I'm in NH at that time for some reason I'll be sure to go!
Quote from: PowerPenguin on December 24, 2007, 11:55 PM NHFT
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 06, 2007, 07:35 PM NHFT
If any of these events don't actually happen: sue us.
I wouldn't say that if you don't have some legal protection (http://www.keepyourassets.net?andrew) against that kind of thing! Don't give people any ideas you don't want them to act on... 8-)
Your idea is pretty cool though. If I'm in NH at that time for some reason I'll be sure to go!
Like I told the guy who wanted to sue me...."You can sue me, but I ain't got any money. So from me
and your Lawyer, Fuck You." ;)
Such language!!
To salty for the Navy, I apologize. As punishment I will only drink one beer.
Quote from: Facilitator to the Icon on December 25, 2007, 12:48 AM NHFT
To salty for the Navy, I apologize. As punishment I will only drink one beer.
Lets not get crazy . I recommend one Beer every 20 min,
till desired effect is reached.
Yarrr... :ahoy:
how about lumber jack competitions for Burning Porcupine?
we can clear out timber and have fun doing backwoodsy stuff for the visiting city folk
It's Lowry. We're cousins
we could check out the area and get rid of bad trees
we can send the city slickers back with stories and pics
A guy who use to live in L.A. calling us city slickers. Oh the irony. ;)
Quote from: David on February 06, 2008, 02:28 PM NHFT
A guy who use to live in L.A. calling us city slickers. Oh the irony. ;)
you have to come to the festival and prove you are not a flatlander. :)
We need to know who thinks they can be there and, also, who can help set it up
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on February 06, 2008, 05:14 PM NHFT
We need to know who thinks they can be there and, also, who can help set it up
I thinks so.
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on February 06, 2008, 05:14 PM NHFT
We need to know who thinks they can be there and, also, who can help set it up
I'm planning to visit at the compound again after the snow melt.
After Porcfest I'll know better when I can get up there to help out with the Burn.
Is there a Burning Porcupine Festival website up? If not, will there be?
I guess maybe there will not be a website set up.
It is possible that this first year will be a small party for a few of us in the Shire.
We might need to build the facilities a week or 2 before the event ... then have the party.
Hmm... Planning Big vs. Scaling Down
How come I've had this gut feeling all along that the latter would happen? :-\
:) 8)
A very very sharp blade is critical when using those. Have fun!
Kola
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on February 16, 2008, 09:23 AM NHFT
Hey the event is what the participants make it.
Hey Lloyd "Master of Facilities" count me and the Pres in on helping build infrastructure for this event and future events.
Showers and toilet facilities are a priority. 8)
If Bob scales it down enough it will just be happening at our place or something. :)
The only thing we really need is the toilets and showers.
always planning behind my back :)
Quote from: Russell Kanning on February 18, 2008, 04:19 PM NHFT
always planning behind my back :)
Well otherwise you will Ruin It for everybody. ;D
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on February 18, 2008, 11:43 AM NHFT
We were just talking yesterday evening about some minimal stage, lighting and music.
Flash lights and Walkmans?... :D Hey look... I'm from the Eighty's...whoo hoo.
Make that cigarette lighters and Ipods.
Quote from: Facilitator to the Icon on February 18, 2008, 05:47 PM NHFT
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on February 18, 2008, 11:43 AM NHFT
We were just talking yesterday evening about some minimal stage, lighting and music.
Flash lights and Walkmans?... :D Hey look... I'm from the Eighty's...whoo hoo.
Make that cigarette lighters and Ipods.
I'M lame, can I bring matches and a record player?
Quote from: Pat K on February 18, 2008, 05:53 PM NHFT
Quote from: Facilitator to the Icon on February 18, 2008, 05:47 PM NHFT
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on February 18, 2008, 11:43 AM NHFT
We were just talking yesterday evening about some minimal stage, lighting and music.
Flash lights and Walkmans?... :D Hey look... I'm from the Eighty's...whoo hoo.
Make that cigarette lighters and Ipods.
I'M lame, can I bring matches and a record player?
Yes... Yes you can... Old Dude. ;D
But if someone could light a bonfire, bon means good, we could have a sing-along.
He can park his Dingo in the Band Shell
Didn't someone rescue and store the "Ron Paul platform" from Murphy's?
I'd love to help out. I'll have to see what my work situation is like this summer though. Right now I barely have any free time. :(
I'm only online now because I couldn't sleep. :-\
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on February 16, 2008, 09:23 AM NHFT
Hey the event is what the participants make it.
Hey Lloyd "Master of Facilities" count me and the Pres in on helping build infrastructure for this event and future events.
One activitiy we can help with prior to the event is using my Alaskan Mill to make planks and such to build cool stuff. :icon_pirat:
(http://arafwchnawr.com/images/Chainsaw.jpg)
Showers and toilet facilities are a priority. 8)
(http://arafwchnawr.com/images/IMG_7327-Chainsaw-Mill.jpg)
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on February 18, 2008, 11:43 AM NHFT
We were just talking yesterday evening about some minimal stage, lighting and music.
Some music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO1HEyxjlNA) for you Roger. >:D
Quote from: KBCraig on February 19, 2008, 01:54 AM NHFT
Didn't someone rescue and store the "Ron Paul platform" from Murphy's?
Yes, Dreepa has it
We could have theme days .... different music eras for each day.
Open mic festival?
I just picked up an acoustic guitar friday. >:D
(6 string of course)
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on February 23, 2008, 04:52 AM NHFT
Now we just need someone to come up with a PA...
Anyone???
Silent Bob might already have some of that equipment. He used to bring it to Porcfest. We will have to rub the lamp and see if he messages one of us. ;)
I want to be your Sinful Jesus. I have two cabinets with horns and 15" woofers. Suitable for small clubs, but it's a start! I can probably pick up a Crown amp somewheres....
K
The inspiration?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_Man
The shire version
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigsville
What will make the event great
http://www.communitywiki.org/en/DoOcracy
Is this festival happening still?
Quote from: David on March 27, 2008, 12:08 PM NHFT
http://www.communitywiki.org/en/DoOcracy
Haha. Kat definitely runs NHFree as a DoOcracy. I seem to recall a number of times where someone will suggest something for NHFree and she's like "That's a great idea! Go for it!" 8)
Cool term :D
I don't know if this festival will happen now.
When I saw the term, I thought of this group.
I like the anti-authoritarian streak to the burning man people. Yeah, they are leftist hippies, but they are non aggressive, and that makes them okay.
Oh, I hope it still happens. I am totally looking forward to the festival.
Quote from: Kat Kanning on March 27, 2008, 01:09 PM NHFT
Cool term :D
I don't know if this festival will happen now.
Really ? Whats Wrong?
Russell seemed to be the one moving this forward, and he's been imprisoned.
Oh , I thought this was a silent Bob,loud Tim
production.
Yes, them too.
If it's at Silent Bob's and people are needed to help with stuff...I'm in.
Probably be a good idea if somebody asked the land owner if it's still a go, so
I'll try to stop by in the next few days and ask Bob, LLoyd et al if this is still a happening thing and if they need some help. Still alot of snow up here in the hinterlands so getting outside stuff done will have to wait until the ground makes an appearance.
I hope this is still a go...be a damn shame not to put all the names with faces and drink a few cold ones...besides I've never burned a Porcupine and would love to see how it's done.
It is on. We need help and ideas.
I'd like to try some sprouts or something and have a quick class on how to grow them :)
Quote from: David on March 27, 2008, 01:24 PM NHFT
When I saw the term, I thought of this group.
I like the anti-authoritarian streak to the burning man people. Yeah, they are leftist hippies, but they are non aggressive, and that makes them okay.
Provided they're
not of the welfare-statist bent, what's wrong with "leftist hippies"?
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on February 23, 2008, 04:52 AM NHFT
...Now we just need someone to come up with a PA...
Anyone???
I believe one of my musician friends has an excellent PA system. He is Weird Ernie on the forum. I introduced him to the forum because of his expressed interest in Burning Porcupine Festival.
I had started to dismiss BPF as sort of a "nonevent", because of the general "we're just gonna let it happen rather than plan anything" attitude of the organizers. Now that there is some actual planning underway again, I'll pitch in to help as much as possible (not with the planning, but helping to implement the plans) :)
I'll also remind Weird Ernie that this is still in the works.
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on March 29, 2008, 02:40 PM NHFT
8)
Now will JJ, Shyfrog, others step up to entertain us with their music? :D
Indubitably. I am in training to become a minstrel. Progress is slow but I expected as much.
We will be making a pilgrimage to Hobbiton to visit sites and move supplies around. Almost nyone that wants to join us is welcome. We will be visiting the Burning Porcupine site.
When will said pilgrimage occur? Today? If it's later this week I might be able to help on friday.
At any rate, thanks for the effort, I think Burning Porcupine is a great idea.
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on March 29, 2008, 02:40 PM NHFT
8)
Now will JJ, Shyfrog, others step up to entertain us with their music? :D
Oh, maybe I'll grab my trumpet on the way up from FL. >:) Prolly not the kind of soft soothing music you were hoping for though, particularly since I'm really rusty at this point and have hardly played since high school. Let's not talk about how long ago that was.
JJ can be a minstrel on the snickers bar commercial. ;)
I think we should talk about how long ago since high school it was Dale, since you want to keep us in the dark. ;D ;) Just kidding.
Quote from: dalebert on April 23, 2008, 09:34 AM NHFT
Oh, maybe I'll grab my trumpet on the way up from FL. >:) Prolly not the kind of soft soothing music you were hoping for though, particularly since I'm really rusty at this point and have hardly played since high school. Let's not talk about how long ago that was.
I can bring mine as well. Together we could kill half the guests with horrid screeches.
I haven't played in about 9 years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZlBb6kYVvY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZlBb6kYVvY)
Sorry... this what Company C is doing... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4kR8OQCrlQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4kR8OQCrlQ)
Quote from: Free libertarian on April 23, 2008, 08:09 AM NHFT
When will said pilgrimage occur? Today? If it's later this week I might be able to help on friday.
At any rate, thanks for the effort, I think Burning Porcupine is a great idea.
sorry I somehow didn't see this message.
Yes some of us are now headed up that way on Friday, April 24th.
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on April 23, 2008, 03:26 PM NHFT
Taps would be pretty cool. 8)
Taps is a total bitch to play. The high notes are near impossible. I wasn't good enough to play that even when I was in high school.
I think Burning Porcupine has a rule regarding singing or playing music.
You only play songs you like to play. :)
Quote from: Puke on April 25, 2008, 05:26 AM NHFT
Taps is a total bitch to play. The high notes are near impossible. I wasn't good enough to play that even when I was in high school.
That's one thing I used to excel at- hitting high notes. I don't know if I still can. Taps is usually played on a bugle which has a very limited range of notes since it has no keys. In fact, I'm not 100% certain, but I believe taps makes use of every note that a bugle can hit. We can put a constitution on the burning porcupine and I'll give taps a try. ;D
Quote from: Russell Kanning on April 25, 2008, 06:37 AM NHFT
I think Burning Porcupine has a rule regarding singing or playing music.
What?? There are
rules at Burning Porcupine?!! :o
:worship:
;D
Quote from: dalebert on April 25, 2008, 08:35 AM NHFT
That's one thing I used to excel at- hitting high notes. I don't know if I still can. Taps is usually played on a bugle which has a very limited range of notes since it has no keys. In fact, I'm not 100% certain, but I believe taps makes use of every note that a bugle can hit. We can put a constitution on the burning porcupine and I'll give taps a try. ;D
If I recall it's just "C" notes. I sucked at high notes. I should have played Trombone or something.
We visited the location today. It looks great.
sho nuf
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on April 25, 2008, 06:41 PM NHFT
If we help develop the site it is an investment for future shindigs. This could really turn into something cool.
Could we build a covered area like you see in some public parks? That would be cool.
I think that is a grand idea.
So when should we have our groundbreaking/construction party on the site?
When do we light up our first burning porcupine?
Doesn't lloyd like building picnic tables?
Quote from: buzzard on November 30, 2007, 04:10 PM NHFT
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on November 06, 2007, 07:47 PM NHFTSuggestions for Burning Porcupine?
What does a kangaroo taste like? ;D :o
I tried kangaroo one, it was very chewy, tasted a bit like beef.
I am looking forward for this event.
:_fire__by_zacthetoad: :fencing: :boogie:
The trick is to have cut and milled those planks a couple of years ago ;D
Bob may go for some kind of structure, but, that would consume time. A couple more tents like my 'big one' might suffice this year.
Yes, I do make picnic tables, but, not those, unfortunate 'Manly Tables'
So do you make girly picnic tables?
OMARM! I just got a great idea for another toon to do for Burning Porc.
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on April 26, 2008, 09:32 AM NHFT
The trick is to have cut and milled those planks a couple of years ago ;D
;D
Hold on a minute, while I go create a time machine for you -- problem solved! :D
Quote from: Kat Kanning on April 26, 2008, 11:00 AM NHFT
So do you make girly picnic tables?
Some have said that. I prefer to refer to them as gender non-specific. A simple park like table screwed and bolted like the image here, but, the tops on mine are wider than most, and made of wider, thinner boards, rounded.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/Picnic_table.jpg/800px-Picnic_table.jpg)
Very nice table, Lloyd.
You could probably make a decent living making those.
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on April 26, 2008, 11:48 AM NHFT
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/Picnic_table.jpg/800px-Picnic_table.jpg)
Ah, the gender equity picnic table. I like it. I bet your tables are nice.
Quote from: Puke on April 25, 2008, 03:02 PM NHFT
If I recall it's just "C" notes. I sucked at high notes. I should have played Trombone or something.
It's the notes of the C triad: C, E, G, with the high note being an additional C one octave higher.
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on April 26, 2008, 09:32 AM NHFT
Bob may go for some kind of structure, but, that would consume time. A couple more tents like my 'big one' might suffice this year.
I got one after experiencing the greatness of your 10x10 and it will be at Burning Porcupine.
The latest toon is about the Burning Porcupine Festival.
http://anarchyinyourhead.com/2008/05/02/burning-porcupine-2008/
Don't forget to digg.
http://digg.com/comics_animation/Burning_Porcupine_Festival_2008
In the next few days we will be heading to the Burning Porcupine headquarters to air it out and see what needs to be done. :)
We need a nickname for the farm location for Burning Porcupine.
Slab City Nursery
or some such .... maybe we can find out the name of the family that started it up.
There are nice open grassy areas, a creek, fruit trees, a few old foundations, a hill full of trees, and an older farmhouse.
Libertopia?
Liberty Plantation
Lipotopia? We could do illegal liposuction there.
Seems like it needs a location in the name.
We will have to brainstorm with the other Hobbiton residents.
Fruitopia.
You even have your own drink. ;D
hmmm
I like that one :D
Quote from: Russell Kanning on May 02, 2008, 07:35 PM NHFT
We need a nickname for the farm location for Burning Porcupine.
.... maybe we can find out the name of the family that started it up.
The Hoyt Family started The Hoyt Farm that is located on Hoyt Road.
Quite a coincidence, no? ::)
Quote from: Tres on May 03, 2008, 07:11 PM NHFT
The Hoyt Family started The Hoyt Farm that is located on Hoyt Road.
Quite a coincidence, no? ::)
Conspiracy!
Naming research:
Hobbiton (http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Hobbiton)
Party Field (http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Party_Field)
The Party Tree (http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_Party_Tree)
The party field..that's good :)
Quote from: Tres on May 03, 2008, 07:11 PM NHFT
The Hoyt Family started The Hoyt Farm that is located on Hoyt Road.
Quite a coincidence, no? ::)
that could work then
Hoyt Farm
For selling food and plants at Earth Wares in Canaan (Western Hobbiton) ... it will be nice to have an easy name to refer to the farm. :)
It will also be good to have a simple name for party purposes. I hate longwinded descriptive names that have to turn into acronyms.
Quote from: Ron Helwig on May 03, 2008, 08:23 PM NHFT
Naming research:
Hobbiton (http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Hobbiton)
Cool
The Party Field at Hoyt Farm has a nice ring to it.
There is not one tree I can remember, but we could make one of them the special tree.
We will not just cut down trees ... we will use them all for something. :)
http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_Party_Tree
I don't think we will be building a pavilion big enough to cover a tree though.
Pavilion in a tree? :D
Wouldn't the tree have trouble getting sun?
Quote from: dalebert on May 04, 2008, 01:08 PM NHFT
Wouldn't the tree have trouble getting sun?
We can put up solar panels to run grow lights. :)
Quote from: dalebert on May 04, 2008, 01:08 PM NHFT
Wouldn't the tree have trouble getting sun?
maybe it was temporary ..... I just read it on that website since I never read the books.
The party tree is the center post for the tent. The leaves are above the tent canopy.
Quote from: Facilitator to the Icon on May 04, 2008, 01:29 PM NHFT
Quote from: dalebert on May 04, 2008, 01:08 PM NHFT
Wouldn't the tree have trouble getting sun?
We can put up solar panels to run grow lights. :)
That sounds like a gov't program you're thinking-up there.
Quote from: Puke on May 05, 2008, 04:07 PM NHFT
Quote from: Facilitator to the Icon on May 04, 2008, 01:29 PM NHFT
Quote from: dalebert on May 04, 2008, 01:08 PM NHFT
Wouldn't the tree have trouble getting sun?
We can put up solar panels to run grow lights. :)
That sounds like a gov't program you're thinking-up there.
It's only a suggestion... we could vote on it after your done with the fizzability study.
Quote from: porcupine kate on May 05, 2008, 11:27 AM NHFT
The party tree is the center post for the tent. The leaves are above the tent canopy.
cool
Quote from: Facilitator to the Icon on May 04, 2008, 01:29 PM NHFT
Quote from: dalebert on May 04, 2008, 01:08 PM NHFT
Wouldn't the tree have trouble getting sun?
We can put up solar panels to run grow lights. :)
stop .... you're killing me here :hammer:
(http://www.michaeltougias.com/porcupine.jpg)
Video of the future event (http://www.youtube.com/v/JPbtuTKoJMU)
Very cool. 8)
Neat. :campfire:
I heard all about Burning Porcupine Festival from Dalebert's website. It really does sound too good to be true. About how you would read patriotic documents every night, and burn the UN flag every night, and roast stuff and eat it, and burn a giant porcupine, and everything like that.
I look forward to painting myself blue and burning Herr Luke in a wicker basket. ;D
Quote from: TackleTheWorld on May 12, 2008, 12:57 AM NHFT
Video of the future event (http://www.youtube.com/v/JPbtuTKoJMU)
Wow, now that is some cool software... Video of the future... :D
Great video :) It was more fun in person ;D
it was even better in person
Quote from: Luke S on May 12, 2008, 05:46 AM NHFT
I heard all about Burning Porcupine Festival from Dalebert's website. It really does sound too good to be true. About how you would read patriotic documents every night, and burn the UN flag every night, and roast stuff and eat it, and burn a giant porcupine, and everything like that.
Luke, I intend to burn an old American flag. You DID know that the original old glory was made from HEMP cloth? You might want to stand back a bit from the smoke...Second hand smoke and all that. ;)
is there a significance of burning a porcupine?
kola
No
Some things are just for fun.
Sue said we need a name for our mascot like punxatawney phil
Winchester Willy
Grafton Gabe
DINSDAAAALE!! ;D
I like Joan :)
Quote from: kola on May 12, 2008, 03:39 PM NHFT
is there a significance of burning a porcupine?
kola
I believe it's a reference to the "Burning Man" festival, which, as far as I can tell, has never been experienced first-hand by anyone on this forum.
http://burningporcupine.com/
That is an attractive home page. Bookmarked.
I, particularly liked 'Who To Sue'
LOL...were you pleased to be included?
what should be the colors for Burning Porcupine?
various shades of flames?
http://www.burningman.com/whatisburningman/1986_1996/
reading about burningman reminds me of what some of us have talked about .... that Burning Porcupine is about participating, not spectating. This event will be as big and as entertaining as we make it.
Very nice. ;D 8)
But none of the clicky buttons worked for
directions and such.
not finished
What about Dinsdale? :P
that is his name?
Kat will have to use him.
Quote from: Russell Kanning on May 22, 2008, 02:49 PM NHFT
that is his name?
Sure, why not?
In the original Monty Python sketch it was a hedge-hog looking for a character named Dinsdale.
The hedge-hog was named Spiny Norman. At the end of the sketch the hedge-hog is looking around and calling for "Dinsdaaaaale!".
Find out more useless info here!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piranha_Brothers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piranha_Brothers)
Quote from: Puke on May 22, 2008, 02:47 PM NHFT
What about Dinsdale? :P
I thought there was a logo somewhere! Thanks, I have just the place for that. I'll work on the site more in a few days.
Quote from: Kat Kanning on May 22, 2008, 02:57 PM NHFT
Quote from: Puke on May 22, 2008, 02:47 PM NHFT
What about Dinsdale? :P
I thought there was a logo somewhere! Thanks, I have just the place for that. I'll work on the site more in a few days.
Do you have an e-mail address I can send a good version too? That one is all compressed and such.
Quote from: Puke on May 22, 2008, 03:19 PM NHFT
Do you have an e-mail address I can send a good version too? That one is all compressed and such.
the one in her profile will work
Quote from: Russell Kanning on May 22, 2008, 03:26 PM NHFT
Quote from: Puke on May 22, 2008, 03:19 PM NHFT
Do you have an e-mail address I can send a good version too? That one is all compressed and such.
the one in her profile will work
Too late. I sent a bigger one.
From Russell:
QuoteWhat has happened so far:
March 2008 - Bob Hull supplied the location:
Hoyt Road, Grafton, NH
It has a farm house, a party field, a creek and lots
of trees.
Directions:
In Grafton ... follow the signs to Burning Porcupine
To get to Grafton ... get on US 4
To get to US 4 from the West ... get to West Lebanon,
NH
To get to US 4 from the East ... get to Concord, NH
Directions for the Walk for Liberty folks:
In Seaside, OR ... walk East for approximately one
year to Grafton, NH ... follow signs to Burning
Porcupine 2009
In April 2008 a group of people (Jay and Silent Bob,
Lloyd, Mark, Jim, Lauren, Roger, and Russell) visited
the farm and declared it to be:
"The perfect location for Burning Porcupine"
other comments included:
"Look at all that grass, you could play golf here."
"These fields will be great."
May 11th 2008 - Jim Johnson and Lauren Canario
finished a Burning Porcupine firebox and tested it
with 3 other participants (Kira, Russell, and Kat)
May 22nd, 2008 - Website started
If you want to be a part of Burning Porcupine 2008,
let someone involved know that you would like to join
the party. Your contributions can be added to this
list. :)
:)
I would like to be part of this histrionic occasion.
Sweet!
Quote from: Pat K on May 23, 2008, 07:53 PM NHFT
I would like to be part of this histrionic occasion.
You're a great person, Pat. You're wonderful. You're a good guy. A good boy. You do everything well. Everybody likes you.
You can make Burning Porcupine as Histrionic as You want :P
Quote from: Pat K on May 23, 2008, 07:53 PM NHFT
I would like to be part of this histrionic occasion.
I will put you down for attending .... and unless we hear differently .... put you down for bringing drinks and a really big cooler. 8)
Planning to attend, but perhaps not the entire thing. It's long! I guess it depends on how far I have to go to get some kind of net access to keep up with my site. Ironically, one of the appeals of making a living with a website is that you can live and work "anywhere". Hmm...
I would think very few people will be there for the whole thing .... it has one big weekend in the middle.
We might have internet access on site .... I will be working on that next week or 2 .... there will be decent internet access in town
Quote from: Russell Kanning on May 12, 2008, 05:56 PM NHFT
Sue said we need a name for our mascot like punxatawney phil
Winchester Willy
Grafton Gabe
Ashuelot Archie
Winnipesaukee Willy
Needlermeier
Quote from: Russell Kanning on May 24, 2008, 05:54 AM NHFT
Quote from: Pat K on May 23, 2008, 07:53 PM NHFT
I would like to be part of this histrionic occasion.
I will put you down for attending .... and unless we hear differently .... put you down for bringing drinks and a really big cooler. 8)
Yes, that would be good. I will be attending from the 17th to the 28th. ;D
I think our mascots name should be Anarchy Al=He's not the governments pal.
I probably won't be able to get up there much to help with any
of the work, but I could send a donation.
I understand Tim Condon is paying for everything
I thought Tim Condon hated us all now.
Probably not
What is Tim excited about now?
Circle jerk with the Republicans? I don't know.
Quote from: Kat Kanning on May 24, 2008, 12:28 PM NHFT
Circle jerk with the Republicans? I don't know.
Kat!! :o
OK, I guess that was too salty for even PatK. :o
Quote from: Kat Kanning on May 24, 2008, 12:31 PM NHFT
OK, I guess that was too salty for even PatK. :o
Just surprising. ;D
Quote from: Friday on May 24, 2008, 08:08 AM NHFT
Quote from: Russell Kanning on May 12, 2008, 05:56 PM NHFT
Sue said we need a name for our mascot like punxatawney phil
Winchester Willy
Grafton Gabe
Ashuelot Archie
Winnipesaukee Willy
Needlermeier
Should I split this into its own topic?
Quote from: Pat K on May 24, 2008, 12:02 PM NHFT
Quote from: Russell Kanning on May 24, 2008, 05:54 AM NHFT
Quote from: Pat K on May 23, 2008, 07:53 PM NHFT
I would like to be part of this histrionic occasion.
I will put you down for attending .... and unless we hear differently .... put you down for bringing drinks and a really big cooler. 8)
Yes, that would be good. I will be attending from the 17th to the 28th. ;D
I think our mascots name should be Anarchy Al=He's not the governments pal.
I probably won't be able to get up there much to help with any
of the work, but I could send a donation.
sweet
Thanks to Puke for helping me so much with the cute little burning porc logo he made. :D I know I was probably being a pain :o
Quote from: Kat Kanning on May 24, 2008, 03:05 PM NHFT
Thanks to Puke for helping me so much with the cute little burning porc logo he made. :D I know I was probably being a pain :o
Not as much as some clients I've had.
Mainly it's that I use programs and file formats that are not always compatible with other programs.
Perhaps there could be a hiking trip at a near-by mountain. I certainly noticed this mountain when I was in Grafton in 2005.
Mount Cardigan - Canaan
Round-trip distance: 3 miles / Round-trip time: 2.5 hrs / Elevation: 3121'
This hike is a moderate hike well worth the effort in summer or fall. The trails from the Canaan side are the easiest route to the summit. Reach this trail by traveling to Canaan on Route 4. Turn north on Route 118 and take a right on the road to Orange. Travel straight over a bridge, and then take a right at a fork in the road. This is Grafton Road and you'll stay on this road for about a mile, when at another fork in the road, you'll turn left to the entrance for Cardigan State Park. A mile road leads to the parking and picnic areas.
The marked West Ridge Trail starts just past the picnic table area and you'll ascend at an easy pace. You'll pass two springs, and after these, keep left past the South Ridge Trail to a side climb with outlooks to the right. Soon, you'll rejoin the West Ridge Trail, and pass the Skyline Trail. Stay on the West Ridge Trail and pass a footbridge, two branch trails, and a shelter area. The route leads to beautiful views of the surrounding area.
http://www.lakesregion.org/WhereToPlay/OntheTrail/Hiking/tabid/78/Default.aspx
secret discussions today ... just a few sentences ... it lead nowhere ... nothing to see here
Huh, what about the giant ediface they've built in the woods??
Yeah what about that huh?
Bush pinata night?
We started cleaning up the "amphitheater" this morning.
We also cleared a path to the creek and walked it. What a great way to cool off. There is some sort of bridge or dam remnants near the fire pit area.
8)
Quote from: Russell Kanning on June 12, 2008, 05:23 PM NHFT
Bush pinata night?
The president of the underground was heard to say, "Bush pinata night? If they had a pinata with Bush's face on it, I would whack it so hard." ;D
Yes! It'll be Bush's head, and I'm going to decorate it will little explosive fireworks that will pop when you whack the heck out of him. "Hit 'em until stuff flies out of 'em" is the motto, I believe. It's the prototype for my new line of politician pinatas (thanks to Ancapagency for the idea) :D
I guess the President is feeling better ;D By the way Becky. The Burning Porcupine Festival Grounds need excessive mowing.
Like Tom, I work for tips! ;) ;D
You know about the profession of Elephant circumcising, don't you?
Sounds like a big job.
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on June 13, 2008, 08:14 AM NHFT
You know about the profession of Elephant circumcising, don't you?
ewwwwwww. That reminds me of a joke about luggage...
It doesn't pay much.......but, the Tips are Big!
John B. mowed the front lawn and along the roads yesterday. He also has two small fields plowed up for planting. :)
The grassy fields are full of wildflowers and butterflies and birds.
We trimmed the trees back along the road so rvs could drive in.
How about Friday night for Bush wacking?
under the Sakal/CAI tent yesterday Tom P. said he would be spending time in Grafton and would show up at Burning Porcupine a week early to help with construction. What a cool guy.
A comment posted on my Burning Porcupine comic strip:
QuoteIs this an actual festival, or is this just a running joke, sort of like "snipe hunting?" I don't think it would be one bit funny to drive all the way up there to find out it was a joke on "newbs" who were gullible enough to think this was real. The comments at NHUnderground confused me, as people were questioning whether this was a joke or not in the first few pages of the thread. I don't care of the events listed were just a gag... I just care if people will actually be there when I spend 5 hours driving up.
http://anarchyinyourhead.com/2008/05/02/burning-porcupine-2008/#comments
Some of the events are indeed jokes. The first night many crazy ideas were thrown about. But, unless we are all in jail, somebody will be at Burning Porcupine for the 12 days of freedom. :)
Some very doable events will also not happen because noone actually makes them happen. Tim mentioned a scrabble tournament ... a woman has shown interest, but if neither of them organizes it ... it just might go by the wayside.
Other events are popping up. Lex is working up a backwoods tri-quad-hept-athalon that he might actually lay out the first couple of days of Burning Porcupine. He could have pole jumping, shooting, logging, swimming ....
Also from that comment thread:
Tom Ploszaj
May 4th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
I'll plan to get up there a week early for help with construction and whatever
I can never remember how to spell his name ... so I waited to find it. :blush:
BTW, you can actually sign up to get comments to AIYH in your RSS reader. If you post a comment and are curious whether anyone responded to it, this way you don't have to keep checking the webpage to see.
http://anarchyinyourhead.com/comments/feed/
Here are some pictures from last week
more
I think I would like to visit, at least for the weekend. I don't drive much anymore, but I think I may be able to cycle up there with a trailer for carrying my gear. I'll have to take a trip soon to see how far I can cycle in one day.
Cool :) Or maybe you rideshare if the biking is too much. Don/Cathleen are coming for the weekend.
Great :D
It is hard to do day trips from Keene, so spending a couple of nights will help. :)
I guess we will have to start making a list of attendees, so Bob can plan for some facilities.
I am going to try to go to this. Didn't work out for porcfest because I couldn't get the time off. Had ride offers, (thanks guys), but couldn't get off.
Anyone planning on going up for a few days? Need a ride, will pay for ride. :)
http://burningporcupine.com/news.html
news page updated
;D 8)
Just saw the photo of the porcupine in the fire pit on the home page.
:notworthy:
So you're planning to work at fixing up the location this weekend eh? Hmm, it's 66 miles from work to Hoyt Rd., so maybe that might be a potential destination for this weekend. Is the creek big enough to go swimming in?
Yes :)
Quote from: mackler on May 13, 2008, 03:58 PM NHFT
Quote from: kola on May 12, 2008, 03:39 PM NHFT
is there a significance of burning a porcupine?
kola
I believe it's a reference to the "Burning Man" festival, which, as far as I can tell, has never been experienced first-hand by anyone on this forum.
Hey guys.
yup, I plan to be up there early if needed to help out before going off to D.C. with the FSP (11th-13th) and coming back for the "Burn". Don't leave too large of a mess since I told Bob I would stay to clean up everything
Looks like I'm the only one on here that goes to Burning Man. I'll be back out to BM again this year too in Aug.
Burning Man is too far for me.
The place should be clean. But it will be good to have you around.
RSVP!
What ever happened to AYCOW. :(
The Puke is now sad.
Quote from: Puke on June 19, 2008, 04:38 PM NHFT
RSVP!
What ever happened to AYCOW. :(
The Puke is now sad.
Man there is nothing sadder then a sad Puke.
Quote from: Pat K on June 19, 2008, 07:02 PM NHFT
Man there is nothing sadder then a sad Puke.
It can be rather disturbing.
Quote from: Pat K on June 19, 2008, 07:02 PM NHFT
Quote from: Puke on June 19, 2008, 04:38 PM NHFT
RSVP!
What ever happened to AYCOW. :(
The Puke is now sad.
Man there is nothing sadder then a sad Puke.
A mad Puke,
a sad Puke,
a Happy Puke,
a plaid Puke.
:broc1:
Quote from: JJ on June 20, 2008, 09:11 AM NHFT
A mad Puke,
a sad Puke,
a Happy Puke,
a plaid Puke.
A slow clap for you, sir. :clap:
Quote from: David on June 18, 2008, 10:20 AM NHFT
I am going to try to go to this. Didn't work out for porcfest because I couldn't get the time off. Had ride offers, (thanks guys), but couldn't get off.
Anyone planning on going up for a few days? Need a ride, will pay for ride. :)
I'll give you a ride for free. Now, just please come. I missed you at Porcfest.
Quote from: Such and Such on June 24, 2008, 01:08 AM NHFT
Quote from: David on June 18, 2008, 10:20 AM NHFT
I am going to try to go to this. Didn't work out for porcfest because I couldn't get the time off. Had ride offers, (thanks guys), but couldn't get off.
Anyone planning on going up for a few days? Need a ride, will pay for ride. :)
I'll give you a ride for free. Now, just please come. I missed you at Porcfest.
I sent you a personal message, I need to know when you are planning on going. Need to request time off. Thanks. :)
Quote from: David on June 26, 2008, 01:39 PM NHFT
Quote from: Such and Such on June 24, 2008, 01:08 AM NHFT
Quote from: David on June 18, 2008, 10:20 AM NHFT
I am going to try to go to this. Didn't work out for porcfest because I couldn't get the time off. Had ride offers, (thanks guys), but couldn't get off.
Anyone planning on going up for a few days? Need a ride, will pay for ride. :)
I'll give you a ride for free. Now, just please come. I missed you at Porcfest.
I sent you a personal message, I need to know when you are planning on going. Need to request time off. Thanks. :)
Anytime from July 14, 2008 - July 22, 2008 is great for me. I'll be in NH that entire time and any excuse to go to Keene is good news to me. I don't work but I have in the past. Best to request that time off ASAP.
Quote from: Such and Such on June 27, 2008, 01:30 AM NHFT
Quote from: David on June 26, 2008, 01:39 PM NHFT
Quote from: Such and Such on June 24, 2008, 01:08 AM NHFT
Quote from: David on June 18, 2008, 10:20 AM NHFT
I am going to try to go to this. Didn't work out for porcfest because I couldn't get the time off. Had ride offers, (thanks guys), but couldn't get off.
Anyone planning on going up for a few days? Need a ride, will pay for ride. :)
I'll give you a ride for free. Now, just please come. I missed you at Porcfest.
I sent you a personal message, I need to know when you are planning on going. Need to request time off. Thanks. :)
Anytime from July 14, 2008 - July 22, 2008 is great for me. I'll be in NH that entire time and any excuse to go to Keene is good news to me. I don't work but I have in the past. Best to request that time off ASAP.
Thats pretty cool of you Such and Such.
It'd be cool if someone in grafton threw down some grass seed on the dozed area at the amphithreater. :)
I think it's too late now. People will just end up walking in fertilizer. I would do it right after burning porc so that it would be ready for next time.
A Hurricane could make this memorable. The 1938 Huricane did damage as far as Goffstown. I don't know if it got any further inland.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Island_Express
isn't that the one that knocked down all sorts of trees in Keene?
I also saw a map in the city hall showing the flooded areas from that storm today.
Turkey Pond in Concord was used to store some of those downed trees.
(http://img.groundspeak.com/waymarking/4b434096-8048-4455-b8a2-bd176415ca01.jpg)
alright ... why did we let Loyd get us off the subject
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on July 07, 2008, 12:07 PM NHFT
A Hurricane could make this memorable.
Too many Hurricanes could make you not remember anything at all.
(http://laura-and-matthew.com/images/thmb350_patoshurricane.jpg_pldl.png)
Quote from: KBCraig on July 07, 2008, 10:37 PM NHFT
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on July 07, 2008, 12:07 PM NHFT
A Hurricane could make this memorable.
Too many Hurricanes could make you not remember anything at all.
(http://laura-and-matthew.com/images/thmb350_patoshurricane.jpg_pldl.png)
Sounds like a typical weekend for me.
Follow the "BP" signs in Grafton to find burning porcupine.
(http://www.nhunderground.com/wiki/show_image.php?id=3230)
People are going to follow those signs for gas.
do you follow any signs you see that say Mobil?
One way or another the coffin will make it there. It was very handy for holding the constitution.
The coffin will need a facelift, though, it still says Constitution.
Here's the George Bush pinata:
(http://www.nhunderground.com/wiki/show_image.php?id=3234)
:glasses7: (http://www.nhunderground.com/wiki/show_image.php?id=3234) :glasses7:
:biglaugh:
Think I'm going to get a visit from the Secret Service? ;D
Nah! they'll just send you a letter 'promising' a visit ;D
he looks better in person ... the camera puts on .... goofiness
Five Seven campers have arrived today. We're still working on the shower. Russell and Zim pulled the shelter out of the trees and we might be able to straighten the bent pipes out, and get it back up.
;D 8) Can't wait to get up there.
Don't they sell camping showers at Walmart? They're like bags attached to shower heads that you fill with water and hang from a tree limb or something.
Probably, but, we should have a working shower today soon.
Quote from: dalebert on July 15, 2008, 07:27 AM NHFT
Don't they sell camping showers at Walmart? They're like bags attached to shower heads that you fill with water and hang from a tree limb or something.
we can do better :)
There are some of those camping showers up there.
But, we don't need them
Unless we start having long lines ;D
Thanks to Jack and Dan, the Alt Expo guys for providing coffee, tea, granola and stuff!
The Liber-Tea was tasty :D
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on July 22, 2008, 06:53 AM NHFT
Thanks to Jack and Dan, the Alt Expo guys for providing coffee, tea, granola and stuff!
A little ditty about Jack and Daaaaan,
Two American kids brewin' the best that they can. :icon_guitarist:
Stretch! But, a good stretch ;D
overall Burning Porcupine went pretty well
We had more campers at the beginning and at the end (and still going) ... then I expected. But we had less daily commuters on Saturday and Sunday then I expected. Maybe it was the weather.
The event attracted Grafton locals, NHunderground folks, and porcupines who like to camp. We didn't have many random city folks venture out ... or too many families with kids. Now that people have a feel for what will happen next year, I would bet we get more children out there.
It turned out to be a good way to have fun and promote the idea of joining us in Grafton.
Rumor has it there will be one last fire...tonight.
Rumor has it there will be a "fall Liberty Apple Fest" sometime in late Sept. perhaps a weekend thing, apple picking, cider making etc. This is only a rumor I'm trying to start. Not sure if Lloyd will be wearing wool sox for naked fire dance or not...fall nights are cool in Grafton.