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Disclaimer: for those who are confused about the use of the plural pronoun LEO woos aside, we created a beautiful gathering in Wyoming. We had a alcohol free Welcome Home at the lower trail head that brought We had an awesome and alcohol free Front Gate who took the time to share There was lots of good filtered drinking water and fresh salad at dinner There was a fantastic hipstory (Rainbow history/stories of gatherings past) The younger generation took control of dinner circle and did an awesome job There was beautiful music being played and rock art sculptures rising from Let's not forget the anti-brunch at Loven Ovens. For those not in the know, Shanti Sena Councils/Circles happened in the meadow after dinner circle most Our main meadow was full of blue and yellow flowers, granite rocks and small Two fire pits aside, our relations with the USFS Resource people went very Our family created beautiful trails for us - thank you trail crew. We had a A kind brother set up a way station in the match stick forest for tired or Death Camp Kids - thank you for reminding me that I need to share love even Ogre & Joji - thanks for trying to keep me fed - I know I don't sit still Jesus Camp - thanks for sharing jesus songs with the brother finding god in Montana Mudd - you rock. Such good strong Shanti Sena energy popping up The circle on the 4th - we held the circle until the kids were in, all the We held councils. We counciled on the boy scout issue, various times on We went after our family who was taken to jail and brought them home if To Circus who took a too high brother down in the most loving manner I've We opened our hearts to the family of Garrett Bardin who disappeared on June To the many, many hands and smiles that created such a beautiful gathering - Blessings family.
"WE" - it means those people including myself who did whatever it is I'm
writing about. If you weren't involved, then you're not part of "we".
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together a diverse group of rainbows who normally don't hang out together
and in spite of philosophical differences they created a great kitchen and
camp.
Rainbow lore around the campfire late at night with folks just getting home.
circle ever night through the 4th. Everyone who showed up to dinner on time
got salad - Thank you Oji Kitchen - you guys rock.
on the night of July 5 and a changing of the guard. Plunker stepped down and
passed the feather onto Glowing Feather and I look forward to hearing your
hipstories in the future.
of keeping us on track and getting fed. The older generation took the time
to share wisdom with the younger folks and then were wise enough to step
aside.
the soil. There was a jugglers glen, a crazy bird stage at Granola Funk,
sweet vibes at Warriors of the Light.
the NYC Green/Purple gang does a brunch on July 5th complete with mimosas.
Unfortunately, you need a ticket in order to be fed. So the wacky folks at
the Ovens, made up sack lunches with bologne sandwiches and took them to
people waiting in line for brunch. Then came back and cooked up some killer
ass food and fed those of us who were ticket less. Just some fun Rainbow
pranks and more people got more food out of it. Thanks to both NYC and the
Ovens. It takes two to tango.
of the nights I made it to dinner circle. Next year I'll be doing them
again. Sharing our knowledge with each other is critical.
children playing with the occasional kite and hang glider.
well - shame on whoever called Rebeca names - love everyone, love is our
most powerful tool. The more we love, the more peace we create.
tooth brushing station - awesome idea. Yeast Man finally showed up and then
dinner circle was complete. Who out there feels at home until they hear
"YEAST" bellowed across the meadow at dinner circle? I was so happy to see
Yeast Man, I even ate yeast. The beautiful spice couple where at the
gathering sharing wonderful sauces to spice up those beautiful servings of
rice and beans. I even tasted blueberry hot sauce - it was incredible.
confused travelers hiking into the gathering. Thank you very much. Thank you
to the kind younger brothers who helped me carry things when I was running
out of steam. My beautiful family at Kid Village on July 3rd who taught
peace under the most challenging of circumstances - you are my heroes.
when I'm getting frustrated.
enough but I loved camping with you guys and Cassie, HeyJo, 4D, Jayhawk and
the Okics. Everest, you kept me on my toes and you're one strong toddler.
the most difficult of circumstances.
everywhere and keeping the family safe. Thanks for babysitting the LEOs,
they can't seem to stay out of trouble without babysitters.
way in, wrapped around the P^&$ pole. We always try to do it, but I'm not
sure how long it's been since we've achieved it. The silence was strong. We
are strong.
Shanti Sena issues, with the Forest Service, with each other. We
acknowledged our lack of house keeping in years past and people said yes,
I'm a Rainbow who is willing to step forward and take peaceful action to
create an amazing gathering and we did. We managed to get our disabled
elders into the circle on the 4th and keep our children safe.
that's what they wanted. We went to court in peace and love and had
citations dismissed or reduced to minimal fines.
ever seen - a true Rainbow brother who proves that one can be strong and
full of love at the same time.
21 and was found deceased ten days later near the gathering of an apparent
suicide. To send a card to his family, Garrett's Family, PO Box 22, Boulder,
WY 82923. Donations can be made in his memory to Tip Top Search and Rescue,
P.O. Box 400, Pinedale WY 82941. Also, an account has been set up at First
State Bank in Pinedale for Garrett's PALMS (Prevention, Awareness,
Litigation against Medications that may cause Suicide). To Carol and Taylor,
I hope the love we shared with you is still floating around those mountains.
To Garrett, you must have been an amazing person to have so many people so
worried about you. You are one with us now and forever.
thank you and may you carry the cause of peace forward every day.