Hey, guys!
It’s only 15 days until the thing burns — are you counting the days? One participant in Bonita Springs is counting down in an interesting and creative way; you’ll find Jenny’s story below. We’ve also got a work weekend coming up, and the Effigy Crew needs some experienced carpenters. Plus volunteer opportunities, a reminder about RV registration, and other important stuff.
Plus, for this issue, I’m adding a super-exciting i-FAQ with the “infrequently asked questions” from my inbox.
How ’bout that?
Bob
In this issue:
- Counting the days: Jenny’s AfterBurn Countdown
- Got tools? Want volunteer credit? The effigy build crew can use you!
- All hands on deck! Work weekend on the property, November 4 and 5
- You spoke, we listened: Sanctuary is back, and needs volunteers!
- Fluffernutter’s Indaba Update
- Do you need vehicular sleeping accommodations?
- i-FAQ: Infrequently-Asked Questions
Counting the days: Jenny’s AfterBurn countdown
In the beginning of October, an AfterBurner at work on a slow day made a bright paper chain with 30 links. “Each loop has a word that makes me happy on it, including the word, ‘Happy,'” says Jenny. The links represent the number of days remaining until AfterBurn, and each day before work, she tears one off and saves it.
Jenny says, “I plan on putting the broken links in the fire. Probably before it’s lit, I’ll tuck them somewhere. It would be awesome to have each link signed by a family member I meet there…that way our family is bound by earth (paper), fire (????), air (air is life), and water (marker), and will last as long as we do!
Got tools? Want volunteer credit? The effigy build crew can use you!
CueTip’s looking for help building the effigy on November 4 and 5. If you’ve got tools and carpentry skills, and especially if you can get started at the crack of 8 am, you might be the person he’s looking for. Contact him at Ycrdave@gmail.com or 813-335-5710.
All hands on deck! Work weekend on the property, November 4 and 5
Saturday and Sunday, November 4 and 5, we need lots of help cutting, chopping, and clearing brush. Chainsaws, hand saws, weed eaters and other implements of destruction are helpful.
Work weekend gets you access to volunteer ticket sales for the next burn. You can camp overnight, but you’ll need to bring all your water and food, and definitely Leave No Trace.
This is not a theme camp set up opportunity, and you won’t be allowed to leave anything on site. Bring bug spray, sun screen, hat, long pants, boots, long sleeves, and work gloves.
This is real actual labor, but will be FUN as well. Come over to Bartow and meet your leads and Event Coordinators!
You spoke, we listened: Sanctuary is back, and needs volunteers!
You wanted Sanctuary… It’s been added… You wanted to be more mobile…So we are creating a mobile Sanctuary, with roving volunteers, who will intervene before things get to an escalated state. This allows the person in need to be assisted in the comfort of their own camp. We will have all the therapeutic gadgets, stuffies, and blankets you’re used to, in a portable tote on a cart.
But we need volunteers! Please sign up for a Sanctuary shift today.
Fluffernutter’s Indaba Update
Come to the Indaba on Friday night at 8PM for a shared community meal! Bring your cup, plate, and utensils, because The Magic Kitchen will be serving BBQ for all participants. Let’s eat, laugh and enjoy each other’s company while we discuss the future of our organization.
We still have plenty of slots available for participants to feature their art under the Indaba! Please sign up by November 3.
Fluffernutter would like to coordinate a “LIVE” painting experience. Are you a great painter? We would love to have a few artists paint a live painting for everyone to enjoy. The lovely Huggable Meps will be painting Saturday afternoon, starting at 4 pm. Please email indaba@burntroanges.org if you are interested in sharing your talent for this.
Please submit all inquiries regarding the live painting, art submissions, and performances by 11/3/17. Thank you!
Do you need vehicular sleeping accommodations?
Just a reminder, if you are camping in a trailer, RV, tiny house on wheels, converted schoolbus, fancy-shmancy SUV, or even just sleeping in your car, we need you to submit the RV registration form. Right now, we’re collecting everyone’s information, so we can help you get the best placement for your vehicular sleeping accommodations. We’ll get back to you with a confirmation before the event.
i-FAQ: Infrequently-Asked Questions
Have pet policies loosened at all since we’re not burning at Maddox?
Sorry, no. On the “Gate Entry” page, it says “No pets or animals of any kind are allowed within the event.”
How do I change the name on my ticket?
To change the name on the ticket, call BrownPaperTickets.com at 1-800-838-3006 and select option #1 or #2.
Will I get a confirmation of my RV registration?
Yes, we’ll be sending out a confirmation before the event.
Go make a paper chain and start tearing off those links! I can’t wait to see all of your beautiful, creative faces!
How ’bout that?