The Psychic Taxi!

First the good news: We got almost the same location for our camp as far as we can tell. It looks like we are on the loop again, this year called the "Wheel of Fortune" and a block or so farther to the back. As we begin emailing with our "placement" person, we will try to get more details (more exact location on that block and exposure/side of the street) For now, check out this map and imagine that we are already there.

2006 Map: www.burningman.com/preparation/maps/06_maps/index.html

Jack sez, 'The technical problem was quite profound, we had to make the lightest structure possible that would support the weight of a pair of flameco dancers gyrating, finger snapping and heel stomping their way around the bar top. We failed utterly of course, but the engineering exercise did result in this nice space frame ladder section. Our engineers are confident it will support the weight of dozens of drinks and even some bent elbows.'

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Starting the day with metal and wires....
And an unsurmountable pile of tires...

Jack hits it with the magic spark and flame....
The tangle transforms to cafe frame -

And helpful Frisko does his part to cover himself with his own dirt-art.

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Progress has been slow in Psychic Taxi Nomadic land. Chief engineer and favorite whipping boy Skyve, aka jalle, aka jack, said recently that had he known how hard it was to build a bar car, especially a human powered one he would have stuck with Kim and Pam and Laura's little red wagon idea. But never a quitter, ...ok not always a quitter, he is sticking to his welder and plans to have the bar roughed out by the end of July. About the problems faced he says, "Well you gotcher steel tubing and yer bicycle wheels and they have to somehow be hooked together, and you gotcher zinc counter top and flashing logo sign and by cracky that isn't even counting yer blasted tandem bicycle." Skyve seems to be in top spirits as the deadlines pile up around him.

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Our nomadic cafe will be pulled (like our rickshaw) by a side by side tandem bicycle and we are planning to rove the playa as the Psychic Nomadic Gypsies of hope, nomadic costuming is de rigueur and lively serving wenches will be in attendance. Our goal is service and fun, not necessarily in that order. At least one night we will be teaming up with an DJ David Lienheart to be the core of a playa dance party. Other times we will set up in the deep playa to be a way station for distant and lonesome travelers, still other times serving refreshments on the edge of some fantastic impromptu happening tickles our fancy. Still other times we will host hooping and dancing events, with our own hoops and music, in both the full darkness and glorious dawns in the deep playa. We have a small but dedicated staff of long time vets and newbies all eager to serve.

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On or about June 27th a secret committee with secrets and secret intent met in secret to determine the formula for the mystical “Elixir of Hope” and the “Tonic for Fear” that will power at least some nights of the Psychic Taxi’s Nomadic Café. The decisions made are SECRET, but please visit us on the Playa during Burning Man and taste the results for yourself.

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Back at our relaxing home-base, you can visit our psychic booth, where there are signs which indicate whether the psychic is in, out, or YOU, in which case we receive of your gifts.

We also offer a beautiful shaded chill space in hammocks for setting the mood neccesary to gain access to ones unconcious.

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