the festival season is getting closer…..are you preparing now?! First up Lightning in a bottle 2009
we love adventures, and we love sharing them!
2009 is a big and happy year! We have called out Cloud 9! A year all about, enjoyment, inspiration, sharing and connection! I’m getting excited thinking about all of the preparations we need to take on to prepare for the festival season! Woohoooo!!! We have our eyes and goals on three festivals this year. Two revisited and one new one!
This post will feature: Lightning in a Bottle (stay tuned for the other two)
Lightning in a Bottle 2009: May 22nd-May25th: Location is just about ready to be announced! Although if you have been following @thedolab on twitter or flickr, you might have seen something like this. Soon we will know the location!!!
random rab at LIB 2008
p.s: random rabs new album comes out FEB 14th!
This will be our third year at Lightning in a Bottle. It is magical. It’s a large collection of artists! All under a sustainable and super loving and beautiful organization. The Do Lab is TITS! Seriously! Have you been to one of their functions yet? Why not? Put it on your wish travel list right now. 
You’ll be happy when you do! (check out this upcoming event) I listen to the playlist over and over and over again!
love is all around at Lightning in a bottle
In the meantime we have lots to prepare for! May is not too far away, and we all know how it creeps up on us so quickly! We need to start saving, and I probably need to pick up a couple of extra shifts at the bar!
What we need to purchase:
This year we are purchasing a new tent. One that we will use for all festivals! We discovered it last year at LIB 2008. One of our campmates had it! It’s incredible.
spring bar tent we are looking at
The reviews are spectacular! And from our up close experiences from LIB 2008 and Burning man 2008, we know it’s a winner! It’s amazing how well it works. Seeing is Believing!!!
I have always wanted to set up a moroccan style tent, with pillows, and rugs, and such. I am really looking forward to creating a nest in our new tent! We need a cozy, sexy place, where we can stay optimal, and still get some work done! The computers are always by our side. We get to create a comfy nest for them too! It’s all about following your bliss and the get too’s!
**if you have any pillows or cushions that you might want to donate we will gladly appreciate it!
Preparations:
Are you preparing? Gathering your sleeping gear, your festival clothes, costumes, dancing shoes, camel packs, sigg water bottles? I still have my lightning in a bottle canteen I got last year! The new sigg bottle I won from Compete to Conserve is now Shone’s!
@gcrush at LIB 2007
Survival Guide: check out this survival guide I wrote for last year’s festival! PLEASE ADD anything you wish to recommend!
need some costume ideas?
wandlung creations
check out this: wandlung creations
or come to our show at neutron feb 13th! skin graft designs is in the house!
**I like to wear all kinds of stuff. Keep in mind at night it gets super cold, and when it rains, it’s good to be prepared. I always make sure to bring an assortment, and back-ups! Try to pick a few items that are super in warm weather, those that are super in cold weather, and from our experiences last year, have a poncho or rain coat available!
Comforts:
The best way to navigate a festival is to think about a few comforts that you can create, so that you can establish some sort of comfort, and thus get the most out of your experience!
1. We like to bring those hand and foot warmers, we put them in the sleeping bag by our feet, so that we have something warm to cling to when we first get in the sleeping bags! It’s amazing! We get them from REI.
2. Last year there were fresh organic meals for breakfast lunch and dinner! Even some raw food!!! I am hoping that these vendors set up in the new location. With that said, we will still bring our own coconut water, some fruit, and some treats that help make the experience all warm and fuzzy!
** Remember, you always eat less at a festival, so don’t over prepare and get too much. It’s so sad to see so much food go to waste.
What else? What else would you like to know? Or is there anything that you would like to share? I’ll keep you updated when things start rolling, like location, line-up, etc. If you would like to join our group at LIB this year, I gladly welcome you to sign up (it’s FREE) for planetboho. Look for the LIB group. Last year I coordinated people from SF, LA, and Reno to LIB! 22 people in all! It was spectacular!
Looking forward to another magical adventure. this year in the meadow!
other festivals to come:
shambhala
burning man
kisses
georgette and (shone)
bohocrush
I have a Crush: Ashton the Wayfaring Yogi
It’s been a going on a few years now, when I first saw his picture on myspace, and requested to be his friend. It captured my attention. Something about the toilet and him sitting there with that look, just drew me in! I just had to know him. The energy, the love, there was an instant connection! Ashton was such a bright light, a contagious glow of desire, life, journey, and explorations!
I was delighted when he messaged me on myspace and informed me about humanifesting.com. Inviting me to read about his upcoming adventures! I was tickled with delight! I was forever hooked. I found myself reading about his travels in Thailand, and was so touched by the thoughtful and loving way he journaled about all of his adventures. It really makes a person feel like you are right there. Feeling his hunger, his desire, his curiosities, his will, his ups, his downs, and his pursuit for something more in this universe.
Well one thing led to another, and we kept talking back and forth on wether or not he was going to be at burning man. As it turned out he wasn’t back in the states in time. However, one morning I get a message from him asking me if I had ever heard of Lightning in a Bottle, and if by some chance were we going to be attending! It just happens that about a week prior to his message, we had heard about the festival, and were already making plans on going! I was so excited! I could hardly believe that we were going to be in the same place at the same time!
we exchanged numbers, but who needed them, we had no effort finding each other
While shone and I were at the New Belgium boothe grabbing some organic beer and wine, I heard a “georgette?” and I instantly knew it was him! One of the best hugs ever that day! Oh the energy was fantastic! Hearing his voice, sharing a moment, it was awesome!! Him and Shone hit it off just the same! Shone reminded Ashton of a long dear friend that he has! I was so overjoyed! It felt incredible! and this was all it shortly before we bumped into halcyon, but that’s another story . What a day it was!
Since then it has been a magical time, following his adventures on his website, and his myspace. The invitation continues to stay open for us to join him in Thailand! Oh someday Ashton, you better believe it!
dancing in the treehouse during random rab! what a treat this day was!
Lately I have been hinting to him about getting on twitter. If any of you are friends with him on myspace, you’ll know how great he is about updating his status!! I think he would be an incredible person for us all to follow. He’s all over. Thailand, India, Goa, Puru, Matchu Pitchu, and so much more! He is always doing something so amazing. Shamanistic Teachings and lessons, yoga, journeys into the forests, cleansings, healings, and is always spreading love and light into the universe! And he journals about it all. An open heart, an open mind, an open guide!
friends!
He’s honest, he’s true, he’s passionate, lover of all, and his voice spreads the path of enlightment. I have a CRUSH on this man! Someday soon, I know that Shone and I will get to travel to Thailand and hang out with him! Or who knows where! All I know is that I am thankful each day for his friendship. Whenever I need to do a little exploring in new worlds, I go take a journey with him! It’s been three years now, since he has taken on this expedition of humanifesting.com. I sure hope it never ends. It just suits him so well.
watching the stilt circus at lightning in a bottle
He has created a profile on planet boho. Although he is always out wandering near and far, I encourage you to add him as a friend. Invite an amazing and wayfaring yogi into your life. I know that you will be thankful you did. Say hello, send a hug or a kiss. Enjoy some time with this fellow explorer.
**if you missed my first crush post, you can read it here. gala darling. if you would like to keep an eye on my crush’s as they develop, I post all them all here, I M La Boheme: just scroll down and you’ll see it on the right.
POTD: Kristi the beautiful goddess camping at lib
a camp site is not a camp site without the buzzing around, super happy, super loving, goddess kristi! we love you sweety! thank you for camping and sharing your light with us! we are so thankful that we were able to connect our paths and share such a magical adventure! the man burns in 62 days!!!
POTD: a man on the silks
I really enjoyed this performance at lightning in a bottle. He was really good! I love men that fly!!!
POTD: Captain Canada on stilts!
we had heard about the new stilts that captain canada and a_delle had been working on! and when we saw it LIVE! truly amazing!!!!
we were also really bummed that they broke within the same weekend! but a superhero is never derailed. Never fear, captain canada on stilts will return again!!!
it was so cool seeing you on stilts boy!!! and mickie bean! what a pose!!!
love you!!!
Zoe Jakes!! shone and I have a crush!
there are many crushes one can have in ones life. then there are the crushes that a couple can share together in each others life.
this weekend, in the magical forest of lightning in a bottle, shone and I developed a crush. We watched her from a distance, immediately as she came on to stage, I was hipnotized! For the first time, we have both seen and felt a love, with the same person! Hmmmmm………..ready to see what, or if any adventures develop from this.
she moves her body in melodious, rythmic, lustful, and passionate ways! her smile, her facial expressions, what a performer she is! she moves her body the zoe jakes way! her own magical infusion of tribal belly dancing. So erotic, and pulls at something deep inside of me!
one day while shone was back at the car, charging batteries for camera and video camera, I walked to the plaza with the group. I felt so compelled to pull away and walk around. I walked and admired all of the amazing merchants, selling the most incredible treasures ever! If only I had the extra cash to support them more. ((there are some plans in the making, I want to be able to experience and share with all of these amazing merchants….more info sometime in the future)
anyways……as I am walking along, I am drawn to this music. It was playing on the main stage, the bamboo stage at LIB. I loved the vibe, and I started walking towards it. Much to my pleasant and overjoyous excitement, Zoe was performing solo on the stage, while beats antique were playing this amazing music. Come to find out it’s a track that Zoe is producing herself! I just sat and watched in total amazement. I was so inspired, and felt so lit up as I stood there, watching, loving, and gazing. Thank you universe for the magical treats you share!!!
I just found these videos this morning, as I am searching, and looking, and finding more out about this amazing goddess. (she is giving aria a run! 
)
Zoe Jakes is touring with the Yard Dogs Road Show. We are really looking forward to seeing more of this group. Especially when Zoe Jakes is touring with them!
I have found a belly dancing group she is on, on tribe, and still looking for more information. If any of you have links, photos, or love to share about Zoe Jakes, I welcome you to share here.
We want to know more and more about this amazing heavenly spirit!
We have visions and fantasies developing already, transcending me to a place, embraced in both of my lovers cuddle puddle! Could you imagine a Zoe Jakes samwich!!! Wow!!!!
this photo was taken by pixie productions, really quite surprised to find a photo without her mark on it. But you can always tell a pixie productions photo!!!
POTD: countdown to LIB
oh this pictures gets me so excited. we are just about to our first festival of the year!! oh I can smell the fresh air, see the beautiful oak trees! oh boy oh boy oh boy! I can hardly wait to dance, share laughter and love with all of my friends who are going this year!!!!
LIB is in 16 days give or take a few hours!!!!!!
LIB check list (my festival going survival guide)
really needing to start preparing for the festival lightning in a bottle.
Last year I felt that I brought too many clothes, was not completely organized, and because of the unpreparedness, felt like I was never really prepared for much of anything.
So this year, I am preparing much better and simpler for lightning in a bottle and burning man. (maybe shambhala and or earth dance-keeping my fingers crossed)
1. This year, we are getting an air mattress and not sleeping on the 1 inch pads that we used last year, I love the earth, but I don’t really like to sleep on it.
2. One of my favorite things to have on the playa is my warmy. (thank you Tina for introducing me so long ago!!) and shone is figuring out how to provide me with a warmy at LIB. It’s cold at night when you crawl into that sleeping bag. I sleep better when I have some warmth.
3. I am having a flower making party so that I have lots of beautiful flowered hair clips to wear in my hair! and to share with friends new and old at the forest. Ladies if you are reading this list, I am planning the little get together her Friday May 9th. Let me know if you are coming.
4. head lamps- porta-potties are much better navigated if you have a head lamp, kind of hard to take care of everything with just one hand while the other holds a flash light, if you know what I mean!
5. camel pack-although the distance is not too far and LIB is providing water tanks to fill our water up with, I am still bringing my camel pack. I love to put my chap stick, handi wipes, glitter, vibrator, (you never know when you will want it, but you should always knows it’s there!) emergency toilet paper, rubber bands, “ganga” my hippie loving energy!, and anything else that is important for my adventure.
**this is like goldy locks, you need to get the one thats just right, too heavy too big, too small, doesn’t cut it, figure out what you need to have on you at all times, and fit it all in the smallest size you can.
6. bronners soap, skin brush, toothbrush, a razor, and olive oil. I have limited my traveling needs to just a few necessary items. with these tools I can successfully take a shower, wash my hair, shave my needed areas, maintain soft and healthy skin, and have fresh clean teeth. (I could even wash the dishes too! and if it should get in the earth, (which it does) it is all organic, and made of ingrediants that are harmonious with the planet, and break down harmoniously.)
7. ipod- have to have good vibrations on a road trip like this. I need to add some more to it too!
8. nag champa/sage- nothing quite as comforting as lighting some nag champa or sage on a camping trip, makes you feel like you are at home
9. tube socks- I am so particular about my feet. I like to keep them smooth and soft. I love it when shone sucks on my toes. It is so hot! and I could not imagine not having soft and kissable and lickable feet.
10. warm and durable pair or boots- highly recommend good boots for festivals. Especially at night when it gets cold. (you know as long as you wear a hat and boots and tube socks, you can get a way with wearing less clothing.) still looking for a new pair of long lace up for zip up boots. like black or light or dark brown. any suggestions?
11. I really love my pilates pants that I use to wear when I taught pilates classes. the material is stretchy, and I like to be able to move and be comfortable when I need to wear more clothes. Although I prefer wearing hardly any clothes. It just feels better. but when I do, and it’s important to be able to dress warm for the night. I’ve ran into too many limiting factors based upon my lack of preparedness for the night time. (and in these pants, I still feel sexy, and not all covered up)
12. a couple of long sleeve shirts- great for layering at night
13. a vest
14. sexy, small fitting items that are colorful and still appropriate to wear at a festival where there is no nudity allowed. (i’ll get as close as I can with out pushing it, I’ve already run into too many problems, I’ve really learned how to maintain.)
15. gloves-shone and I both have a pair of wool gloves with the fingers cut out. super for adventures
16. ladies only- remember ladies, if you need your special items, to bring a zip lock bag, you cannot dispose of those items in the porta potties, it clogs them up. be kind to the magical people putting on the party, and don’t plug up the porta-potties. please be prepared. on those times, I always bring my goddess purse. One that is equipped with everything I need to optimize those times.
17. small digital camera
18. ear plugs
19. mirror-everybody can use a good mirror at a festival
20. journal-to capture any stickers or any other swag
21. seeing that I have no cell phone, but am crossing my fingers for an iphone and we won’t have a lap top for this festival, (boy I hope we can save up enough to get one soon), I won’t be updating about any of our experiences during LIB. so in this case I don’t need to bring my lap top. I really hope that this is the last festival that I don’t have a lap top.
22. sexy panties. I like to surprise shone with some treats. He likes the silky kind, and the more I wear them, the more he likes to rub and play with them.
23. sleeping bag- I got one at R.E.I. last year, it’s purple and blue! I love it!
24. pillow
25. I guess I need to bring some pj’s, so I can have something warm to sleep in at night. Honestly, I really want a pair of the ones that have the feet built into them! If anybody knows of a place to get some, let me know.
26. I am really into clear mascara lately. The older I get, the less maintenance I am becoming. I don’t have the ability to focus on makeup, (and Kendra can’t make this trip) but I love to go without lots of makeup. My face and skin feel so free! I do enjoy when it’s time to play and dress up with makeup too, however I prefer not to wear it for the majority of the time.
27. towel/thongs/small basket with holes- for the shower, (basket holds everything so that the water drains out.
28. sunscreen-although I am not a big fan of it, I think at times people over use it, we need our vitamin d, however I like to apply once in a while if I am out in the sun for longer periods of time, especially when I have not been out in the sun for a while. looking for an organic plant based one..any suggestions?
26. this trip provides both vegetarian and raw vegan food. organic beer and wine. I am going to enjoy these extras! We will pack some snacks. Mainly non perishable items, and rely on the festival for yummy and delicious nourishments. this really is like a dream come true. a magical forest, with amazing night and day passionate performances by amazing artists, and healthy and alive foods!
1. I will pack bananas and oranges and a jar of raw almond butter-they are some of my new comfort foods
2. I want to get some goji berries, oh and there were these yummy chocolate and goji berry treats we got at harmony music festival last year. I hope to find some of those. Little chocolate balls of raw delight!
3. I want to find a whole foods on the way down. anybody know of one on the way to santa barbara from reno? I am terrible with directions, and now that shone and I are together 24/7 I never need to drive anymore, and have not for the past 6 months or so.
4. Yerba Matte- I will make sun tea yerba matte for us to drink while at the festival
If you are looking for some fun clothes to wear to LIB or any festival or event, check out:
and wandlung
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these girls are amazing, and are dear friends of mine. they may have something in stock, you might have time for a custom piece, for sure by burning man!! give them a try if you like. tell them g sent you.
ever seen the most loving performance troupe on this planet? check out lucent dossier
well to me they are!
we first saw this magical troupe at lightning in a bottle 2007. what a magical experience that was. they had this amazing water show during the day! it blew my mind!
from that point on I was forever in love! always sitting here, checking out there website, loving, dreaming! wow!
check out the rest of our pics from lightning in a bottle
not only are they an amazing, beyond amazing performance troupe, they are super happy, loving, positive beauties. spreading love and light all over the planet. I felt more connected to them while reading their myspace…have any of you ever read the four agreements by don miguel ruiz?
The Four Agreements
1. be impeccable with your word
2. don’t take anything personally
3. don’t make assumptions
4. always do your best
I read this book a few years back now, and I still repeat the mantras! It was an eye opening book for me at the time, and most likely due to my feelings of the book, only added to the deepest level of love that I could feel for an organization that I have never even met.
I love the world, you don’t have to know everybody to love them. All you have to do is just love them.
After LIB, we were so fortunate enough to get to see them at Harmony Music Festival as well. What a treat! They were performing while shpongle was rocking it! The music was fantastic, and I enjoyed dancing to it and getting all sweaty that night!
I especially loved it when they handed out oranges towards the end of their show. The smell of oranges as people were eating them on the dance floor was spectacular. The aroma was heaven!
check out our pictures from Harmony Music Festival 2007
We missed them at coachella this year, and wow, what a show that looked like it was. I will be looking forward to seeing all of those event pictures. I keep watching The Do Lab site, and Lucent Dossier.
I also get their newsletters. And this is what came today in my inbox.
Okay so not like I wasn’t already so ready to see them at LIB, now I can hardly wait. Some of the pictures from Coachella are so magical! The Do Lab really do know how to put on a magical party.
There are so many other artists we are looking forward to seeing for the first time and for the more than first time. We always know that LIB will bring a magic, love, and happiness.
May 23 is almost here! Is anybody else as excited as me????
the first line-up of lightning in a bottle 2008
we have been watching
lightning in a bottle
so closely. it is so exciting to be thinking about the magical adventure in the oak forest. they have announced the main stage entertainment, and we are waiting in eager silliness to hear the rest. it’s going to be a sensational event!
