Thank you for submitting your Theme Camp questionnaire.
Below you will find the information that you submitted in your
questionnaire. You cannot make changes to this information once it
has been submitted; if you wish to modify this information in the
future, or if you have any questions, please contact us at
themecamps@burningman.com.
The BRC Placement Team will be sending out more information via the
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Happy planning!
<<<< MEMBER INFORMATION >>>>
User name:
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contraptionists
Full name:
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Daniel Dorrell
E-mail:
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daniel@tda3.com
Address 1:
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1535 10th st.
City:
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Boulder
State:
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Colorado
Postal Code:
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80302
Country:
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Boulder
Home Phone:
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303 442 6185
Work Phone:
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303 442 6185
Additional Emails:
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('polzicons@yahoo.com', 'baymt@hotmail.com', 'zapnorton@yahoo.com')
Purchased a ticket?:
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yes
What years have you attended Burning Man?:
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('2001', '2002', '2003', '2004', '2005')
Previous Projects:
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We have brought our Peddle powered art car(s) since 2001. Several of these are
in the BM website photo gallery. Our largest human powered trike has carried
sculptures on various years including Oroboros and the Snake Charmers, The
Dragonfly, and a literal interpretation of "The Floating World." Other
contraptions we have shared with the BM community include TippyTrikes -
hands-free recumbent tricycles, The Bently - an easily home-make recumbent
bike, and the solar collapsble tricycles.
Other Contributions:
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Since forming the Contraptionists, we have offered a large shady crash spot
for all commers. We have thrown several community dinners each year, offered
Snow cones other liquids to passer bys and neighbors. We have also distributed
hundreds of black dog tags with the BM logo sandblasted into them. In 2005 we
offered midnight put-put golf, naked twister, a smoothie bar, and a tall light
beacon for the neighborhood.
Last Year's Contact:
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Daniel Dorrell
<<<< QUESTIONNAIRE INFORMATION >>>>
Theme Camp Questionnaire
Village or Theme Camp:
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themecamp
Camp Name:
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Contraptionists
Theme Related:
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yes
Listed on Map:
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listed
Listed on Website:
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listed
Text for website listing:
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The Contraptionists are an affiliation of laid back freaks doing a variety of
intriguing projects and activities. Come by to hang out in our shady, cool,
and comfortable Nebula lounge and have a snow cone or a smoothie (with or
without alcohol). While youare there, check out one of our unique specialties
a rideable contraptions. The contraptions include recumbent hands-free atippy
trikes,a a rear-wheel steering family tricycle, and some other trikes of very
weird geometries. Power up our pedal-powered wind dancers.
Services:
i{section} Ladies can avail themselves of the services of KittyTrim by Sire
Bushwhacker (18 years old and above).
i{section} Men may want to check in with our DoggyTrim and Manscaping
specialist, Super Nan (18 years old and above).
Activities:
i{section} Yoga Classes (Check on-site schedule)
i{section} Naked Misting Twister (Participants only)
i{section} A scheduled evening dance party
i{section} Midnight Golf
Be sure to check our on-site/in camp schedule for times and other events!
Public URL for Theme Camp or Village :
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http://Contraptionists.com
Requested Location:
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Non-Esplanade
Approximate Space Needed:
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['150', '200']
Approximate Space Needed:
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150 ft. by 200 ft.
Number Of Campmates:
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50 to 59
Arrival Date:
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Earlier
Number of Large Vehicles:
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6+
Number of Small Vehicles:
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6+
Number of Generators:
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4+
You would prefer to camp near...:
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('Rainforest Refugees (if they are there)',)
You would prefer not to camp near...:
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('The Love Project (all night Karaoke is just toooooo much!) or any LOUD late
night (after midnight) camps.',)
Comments:
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Thank you so much for the wonderful placements you have given us in the past
two years! We know your job is difficult and we appreciate your work! If at
all possible, we have a STRONG preference for the neighborhood where we were
located in 2003 and 2004 (around 7:30 - 8:30 and the first or second ring road
out from the Esplanade). Let me explain whya|..
The Contraptionists grew out of a group of individual (unregistered) camps
that chose to independently camp in that area in 2001 and 2002. We formed a
close community in those years and decided to band together and form
Contraptionists in 2003. There were other camps in our neighborhood community
that did not join Contraptionists and we would like to continue to have them
as neighbors.
We very much appreciate your vote of confidence in moving us in towards Center
Camp in 2005 and we did enjoy the location. But the majority of our camp
members would prefer to be in our original neighborhood because of the
long-term strong community we have been a part of in that neighborhood.
Therefore, we respectfully request that we be located on an outer corner in
the area of 7:30 -8:30 and at the first or second ring road out from the
Esplanade if at all possible. Thank you for all your hard work! Zap!
Physical Description:
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We will have approximately 4400 square feet of shade structures in the camp
this year. Our camp is centered around our main chill structure where the
public can cool off during the day. Auxiliary tents for activities and public
use surround the main chill structure. A 35 foot dome will be used for yoga
classes and evening gatherings. A 20x17 foot Quonset hut structure will be
used for naked twister.
In front of our structures we will have a variety of interesting contraptions
for participants to experience including a variety of weird human powered
conveyances, climbing wall, golf course and a pedal-powered wind dancer.
Behind the public spaces and interactive elements, we will have our bedroom
tents and vehicle parking. Generators will be sheltered for sound and placed
away from neighbors and sleeping tents.
There will be bins for recycling , burnables, and trash bins in the kitchen
area and each tent owner will be responsible for clearing the area of their
tent and helping with the removal of camp trash. We promote "leave no trace"
and teach our new members about the need to contain small debris (MOOP)
before it gets loose.
Interactivity Description:
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Our camp will have a public chill space with Snow Cones when the day is hot
and Smoothies on selected early afternoons. We will also have afternoon games
of Twister in the buff (participants only a 18 and older) in a mist cooled
tent and Yoga classes, Peddle powered Wind Dancers, an after hours pub and
Miniature golf, a climbing wall and KittyTrim / DoggyTrim (18 and older) for
those needing a shave in a special spot. there may also be an occasional
massage in the back room if the right person is asked.
This will be our 6th year for the core group and we have grown from neighbors
to a full camp and have nearly doubled in size this year from our 2005 camp.
We hope and try to contribute to the event and give shelter and comfort to
hot and dusty travelers while expanding our participation and attractions and
art projects. In the past years we have had Snow Cones, Smoothies, KittyTrim,
DoggyTrim, Yoga, Massage, Naked Twister, Wind Dancers, Rolling Sculptures,
Other Contraptions, and Henna Tattoos.
Project Features:
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('Amplified Music', 'Amplified Sound', "Structures over 15' high", 'Massage',
'Showers', 'Activities for Mature Audiences')
Project Interactivity:
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('24 hour interactive elements', 'bar', 'chill space', 'entertaining', 'food
given', 'games', 'gifts given', 'entertaining guests', 'kinetic art',
'meditation', 'sculpture', 'services rendered', 'yoga', 'primarily day time')
Art Installation:
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yes
Art Installation Name:
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1. Wind Dancers 2. Tower of Change
Art Installation Contact:
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1. Millicent Lewis 801-489-9059 Apple-Day@msn.com
2. Daniel Dorrell 303-442-6185 Daniel@TDA3.com
Art Location:
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in camp
Burning:
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no
Open Flame:
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yes
Flame Effects:
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no
Pyrotechnics:
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no
Combustibles:
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yes
Mutant Vehicles:
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no
Mutant Vehicle Contacts:
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n/a
Sound Amplification:
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yes
Sound Amplification Details:
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We do not need to be placed in the Large-Scale Sound Art area. We will have
only Low Volume music for Yoga classes and possible early evening party one
night. We prefer a quieter area for yoga and massage sessions. ( and we will
have a 1-year old child in our camp.)
Big-Name Performers:
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no
Big-Name Performer List:
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('n/a',)
Stage:
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no
Map URL:
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http://contraptionists.com/bman06/camp2006.html
<<<< SUBQUESTIONNAIRE INFORMATION >>>>
Fire Safety Questionnaire
Fire Safety Liaison Name:
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Daniel Dorrell
Fire Safety Liaison Phone Number:
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303-442-6185
Fire Safety Liaison Email Address:
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Daniel@TDA3.com
Fire Safety Assistants:
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('n/a',)
Pyrotechnics Operator:
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n/a
Qualifications Of Pyrotechnics Operator:
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n/a
Scenario:
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We will simply have a fire barrel if it is permitted.
Via the Web:
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http://contraptionists.com/bman06/camp2006.html
Fuel Type::
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Gasoline for small generators
Quantity::
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less than 20 gallons
Delivery::
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Brought with us in gas cans
Storage::
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gas cans appropriately segregated from camp
Safety Plan:
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Fire extinguisher in camp at all times. We will have basic first aid
materials. We have not had any special training.
Burn Shield Protection Plan / Burn Platform:
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n/a
Leave No Trace:
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n/a
Pyrotechnic Supplies:
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('none',)
Pyrotechnic Special Effects Materials:
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('none',)