Flipside Flame 2009, Issue 3

Which do you want first?

It’s pretty easy. Good news first.

We did not have to implement a random selection policy to select from equal requests. Some ticket requests were sent back for the various reasons but everyone who correctly submitted requests got a ticket.

So the bad news is pretty mild by comparison.

Ticket pickup postponed

There was a printing issue so the ticket packets are not ready yet. That means that the ticket pickup party won’t happen for a few weeks while that gets sorted out.

The new date to pick up your tickets will be
Wednesday, March 25th.

But wait, there’s more good news.

Ticket mailout still on schedule

Those of you too far away to come visit to pick up tickets should be unaffected by the printing problem. Tickets packets are still on target to be assembled and mailed out the week of March 16th.

Yeah, but Did I get a ticket?

That news you’ll have to go check for yourself. Go to www.burningflipside.com/tickets

Sign in and check your “Request Status.” If you see a status of “Request Accepted” then you will receive your ticket(s).

If you got any other status, send an email to t ickets@burningflipside.com with your ticket request id for further assistance.

Can I still Bring my Kids?

It’s not bad news, only a new legal hoop to jump through. If you’re bringing minors to the event, please make sure that you bring their ticket and proof of legal guardianship. (Your Survival Guide insert will have more details about approved methods of proof of guardianship.)

Greetings, fellow citizens of Pyropolis. I have a message for you about what it means to be a Leave No Trace (LNT) event. Sounds pretty self- explanatory, right? We leave Flat Creek Crossing the same or better than we found it, so that there is no trace of us having been there.

Education to reduce the environmental impact of recreational use on land started in the 1970s. In 1990 the United States Forest Service and the National Outdoor Leadership School developed a national LNT education program that now has formed partnerships with the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The LNT ethics are summarized in 7 principles described below, along with some tips of how to practice these principles as Flipizens.

Plan Ahead and Prepare – Read all the materials provided in your Survival Guide, the Flipside Flame, and on the Burning Flipside website. Use second-hand materials for your camp or, if you are using virgin materials, plan for them to be reusable and eco- friendly. Make sure your camp can sustain Texas Hill Country conditions, which can include heavy rain and wind. Remove unnecessary packaging. Bring drinks in crushable cans or plastic bottles rather than glass containers. Try to reduce the weight and volume of the waste your camp generates – use reusable cups and water bottles rather than disposable ones. Encourage visitors to your camp to BYOM (bring your own mug). Remember, the less waste you generate, the less you have to take home with you!
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces – Reduce vehicle impacts on the site – drive on marked roads and park in designated spots when you finish unloading your camp.
Dispose of Waste Properly – Do not MOOP. Leave nothing behind that does not normally occur in the Texas Hill Country, including fruit peels, ashes, cigarette butts, and seemingly “minute” things such as matches. Pick up trash and properly dispose of it, even if it’s not yours. Separate your waste; bring your recyclables to the recycling station— less trash for you to pack out. Don’t pour anything but water on the ground.
Leave What You Find – Do not claim any artifacts. Take only what you brought or things voluntarily given to you.
Minimize Fire Impacts – Know whether there is a burn ban in effect. Even if there is not burn ban, do not start ground fires! Use burn barrels or other contained fires instead. Never leave any fire unattended! If you are planning on having a fire, bring fire extinguishers and know how to use them. Do not burn anything toxic and don’t throw anything unnecessary such as bottles or lighters into the fire. Fire spinning is only permitted in designated areas. If there is a burn ban, no fires will be allowed at all.
Respect Wildlife – Do not harass any wildlife – it is their territory we are encroaching on. Remember that pets are not allowed at Flipside.
Be Considerate of Other Visitors – Be courteous neighbors; we are all part of the Flipside community. Talk to fellow Flipizens about LNT practices if you think they could use a refresher. Also consider this: many gifts end up as trash – offer a smile or a helping hand instead.

With a camping event of this size, some principles of the LNT practice are bound to get bent or violated, but it is all of our responsibility to reduce our impact as much as possible by reducing our footprint as much as possible, serving as an example and role model for other groups using the site throughout the year. Stay tuned for more eco tips to follow in the Flame, and thanks for your attention!

Your Earth Guardian,

Claudia

Hey there Kiddos! This is a public service announcement from XTC, your Volunteer Coordinatrix: If you signed up to be a volunteer please hear my thanks now and you will hear about the opportunities we need you for by the end of March. As always, keep an eye on the Austin list and Austin announce for opportunities between now and then!

Looking to make a real impact on the event? Work Weekend 2 is coming up at Mar, 27-29. We have shifts on Saturday and Sunday available. If you’re interested, email volunteerinfo@burningflipside.com< /span> for details asap!

We are recruiting for help with our safety teams. If you have medical, crisis counseling, or fire safety experience/certifications, please email volunteerinfo@burningflipside.com< /span> and help keep us alive for yet another miraculous year!

Howdy Potential But UnEnTicketed Flipside Freaks,

If you’re looking for tickets, has Bob got a list for you. It’s called Bob’s list, clever eh? It’s been running at a 50% or better success rate at finding tickets for the unticketed over the past 5 years or so. Bob’s list is a volunteer project run by Bob, with no affiliation to AAR, LLC. Got an extra ticket? Sell it on Bob’s list. Need an extra ticket? Post your sob story on Bob’s list. Want to make people do an interpretive dance off for the chance to win your ticket? Post a contest on Bob’s list. We’ve had essay contests, talent shows, and other interesting contests over the years.

http ://plasmator.net/bobslist09

Good Luck, and I hope to catch you on the grassy playa,

!Bob

PLUTOPIA 09 Living Systems, is looking for volunteers

We are looking for a few good people to help us run Plutopia this year. The event is Monday, March 16, 2009 at Palmer Events Center. We are trying to keep shifts short (most of them are only two hours!) so there will be plenty of time for people to enjoy and experience.

Volunteers get free admission/food/drinks (you’re on your own for booze), our undying gratitude and other surprises.

And you may ask yourself: what is Plutopia? And you may click on this link to find out: www.plutopia .org. (Hint: It’s SXSWi’s most interactive, interesting, innovative party!)

If you are want to volunteer, email emcee.o tter@gmail.com for a detailed description of tasks, time slots, etc.

Psyche who dances with The Fire

Enjoy an evening with some amazing aural entertainers while sipping on Texas beer and munching on fabulous global street foods brought to you by Serious Camp.

Saturday March 28th
The Wherehouse (1023 Springdale)

Doors open at 6pm
6–7pm Open Mic
7–9pm Spoken Word Warfare
9pm Dance Party!

Your attendance supports the unbridled awesomeness of spoken word and performance art, but also ensures an abundance of pillows and whiskey in the shade at Flipside!

Ticket includes admission, food and one drink ticket.

Buy online and save! Tickets just $11.99. Discounted drink tickets—5 for the price of 4!
Or pay at the door: $15 admission, $2 drink tickets.
Bring your own cup for one extra drink ticket at the door!
Advance Tickets here: http: //slambam.eventbrite.com/

Got questions? Just ask. Seriously.

<3 winnie / whimsy

Are you people ready to smell the thrill of victory? This Saturday we will pick up the swords on the Austin battlefield and fight to the death until only the few, the proud, the Fucking Grilled Cheese Champions™ remain.

Well then, your wait is almost over. The 2nd Annual Austin Grilled Cheese Invitational is this Saturday, March 14th

New Location!! *

The Moose Lodge #1735
2103 EM Franklin
Austin, TX 78723

* (not the warehouse)

$5 Admission
Doors at 6PM
Cheese flows PROMPTLY at 7:10PM
CASH BAR (cheese isn’t free, please drink!)

If you have a cheese haiku or poem, see the MC and you’ll get some airtime while the competition is in full swing.

Lunch Ladies, Live Bands, Scaryoke and Kat Williams will all be there to keep you entertained when you are not gorging on cheese with a side of tomato soup.

Your King and Queen of Cheese for 2009, Peter Fuhry and Ava Destruction will thrill you from their dairy thrones

We are almost at our 40 person competitor maximum (as of the editorial submittal), so if you are interested in competing, check to see if there are still spots. Registration will shut no matter what March 12th.

So sleep tight tonight, my childrens, because Saturday we will know God and she will taste delicious.

http://grilledcheeseinvitational.c om/austin/

The decisions that go into the budget for Flipside are myriad. Not only are the many needs for the current year estimated, but needs for the community’s future must be considered. We would love for the budget pie to look like this:

But this is more realistic.

What goes into those pie slices?

Some are boring but unavoidable things like event insurance and fuel costs. Some expenses bring year-round community, like warehouse rent or events like decompression and the town hall meetings.

For more information, go to

http://www.burningflipside.com/financi al

Really, kids, I can’t do this alone. Your art is calling to me but I can’t put it here until you send it to me at flips ideflame@gmail.com

If you want to learn the ropes of shouting out to the whole community via the flame, contact me or check in with XT at volunteerinfo@burningflipside.com< /span>

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