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****We are a group of polyamorists seeking to live our
dreams, and this camp is one manifestation of that. Polyamory involves openness
to multiple loving relationships, with honesty among all partners.****
That quote is the Intro to our Yahoo Group as well as our
web site. We all come to BM and PolyParadise from our own communities and our
own households. Each with a different set of rules or understandings /
agreements between the different people and groups of people who accompanied us
to BM.
Burning Man is a society where customs are quite different
than the default world. But this does not mean that it is a 'free for all'. The
personal limits of others can easily be pushed or disregarded.
Please do not make any assumptions that because a person
of either gender is naked that they want 'touch', in our camp as well as your
ventures on the Playa. As Poly's we 'Process' in our own ways...Touching without
asking or without having prior permission to do so is unacceptable in PP.
The Human CarCass Wash
If you have never been a participant in the HCW, you are in for a treat, both
participating and helping run it.
The HCW breaks gender barriers for being touched, it of
course by its nature of being washed means it also 'Requires' people to be naked
and to be washed. People who would not otherwise be naked, or want to be
photographed doing such an activity.
With the HCW we have a VERY important role to play as PP
campers. I highly encourage everyone to get involved in this fun activity. The
HCW area is a 'No Camera Zone'. I have 2 signs that are highly visible which
will be returning to the Playa again this year. When dealing with someone who is
taking pictures politely ask them to respect our 'No Camera' Request.
Another essential part of the smooth running of the HCW is
that those running the activity must make sure that all participants 'Must' be
asked their boundaries for being touched prior to being the one washed. We must
make sure that all other participants have heard that stated boundary, or the
question is asked again at the next station.
If a HCW participant breaks this stated boundary, that
person should be pulled aside and dealt with in a civil manner and tone. If you
feel you cannot defuse the situation yourself bring this issue to the attention
of Steve Iddings, Greg Davidson or myself...
For those that choose to be naked
If you have a 'Bare Bottom' I ask you to have a towel or
some covering for the chair you will plop your bare bottom on....
THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Leave No Trace
'Czar de Garbage'.
There will be clearly marked areas for Burnable, Recyclable and Wet 'Community
Trash'. Please use them!!! There will also be a wire mesh structure for 'Wet' trash that needs to dry before being thrown away...Please
Use it!!!
Coolers & Ice on the Playa
There will be a section in the Kitchen area where
Community Coolers will be stored. If you put a cooler in this area and it is not
for 'Public' consumption please label as such. All coolers in this Community
area will be drained, repacked and iced each day starting Monday. The drained
cooler water can and should be captured & used for dishwashing.
Starting on Monday I will be making a Community Ice Run
when CAMPARCTICA opens. The first portion of the ice purchased will go to
refilling the Community Coolers, there will also be an unknown number of Bags of
ice left over. They will be available on a first come first serve basis. If you
have a cooler in your Personal area that needs ice, I will be happy to purchase
& transport the ice for you upon request. Though you of course must let me know
beforehand. Do not assume I know you would like ice...
PolyParadise Showers
Within the confines of PP there will be a Dual Bag Shower
structure, that any PP camper can use. The bags are on Pulleys so they are
easily raised & lowered. You will be responsible for filling the bag with your
own water. If you use the shower and the bag is already full, it is your
responsibility to re-fill the bag. The shower structure will be contained within
an 8'x8' evap pond to catch soapy residue etc.
Kitchen & Community Meals
The Kitchen and all its contents (Except marked coolers)
will be available for all PP campers to use and consume. Please be respectful in
cleaning up after yourself after using the Kitchen. Wash any and all utensils,
pots, spills in a reasonable amount of time after you have prepared any food.
Within 6 hours is an acceptable time frame...
There will be a Dish Washing & Rinsing station
available...Please use it!!!
If you have volunteered to host a Community Meal or will
be providing side dishes, Dinner bell is rung at 6p, please plan your cooking &
preparation time accordingly. Please be respectful of the Poly High Tea
discussion while in the Kitchen/Community area while preparing your meal.
There will be Pots & Pans, Stoves, Utensils, Propane,
Spices and just about everything else you need to make an awesome Playa Meal.
Camp Layout
We have 37 people camping with us including 5 RV's. We
will do the best in placing each of you with a spot for your RV or Tent. When
you arrive on the Playa make sure to see Steve or myself for proper placement
within our space 'BEFORE' you unpack anything. Failure to do so may have you
moving stuff you believe is already in its place. We will be tighter together
than we have in the past as to the amount of room between our individual
structures.
So...It will be VERY important how you place your Guide
wires, Stakes, Ropes or what have you. Do NOT make it an obstacle course to
navigate for yourself or others traversing through the camp. ALL rebar must be 'Cained'
or covered with a Tennis Ball or Plastic Bottle to prevent injuries...Guide
wires must be marked for night visibility.
PolyWomb
PolyWomb is an awesome space provided to us by
Darlene/Steve. It is a Sexually permissive space, meaning you may find others
engaged in some form of Physical expression. DO NOT assume that you can join
without asking and take NO to mean just that. Multiple persons can share this
space at the same time with each group being respectful of each other. Please
clean up after yourself!!!! The Donation of Safe Sex supplies is highly
encouraged. Anything 'Left' in PolyWomb will be considered available for Public
Use.
Camp Guests
You will be responsible for any and all actions of ANY
guest that you bring to our PolyParadise
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