Hi.

Name is Alex, I live in Ipswich, sunny (and often bl***y hot!)
Queensland.

It's a long trip, but IMO worth it. I'll hopefully be going again
this New Year, maybe a bit early to help set up (dunno yet, depends
on time).

I'm not sure whether to go in the car (an old Valiant, which is
surprisingly more fuel efficient than many modern cars), or (provided
I can get it running and registered) my motorcycle. If there are
others from Queensland who are interested in sharing transport and
costs, then I'll definitely take the Valiant :)

Anywho....

Alex

Hello, we have been working hard at getting the next Sydney ConFesters up
and running

We have our dates , we have most everything organized.



We are still looking for more pre- and post- active participants to the
festival



Go to www.sydneyconfesters.org for more information





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Hi All!

Quick note to let you know about the next meeting to organise our october
gathering...

Where? 20 Donald Street, North Ryde
  <http://www.whereis.com/nsw/north-ryde/donald-st?id=29C11B6A233D71>
http://www.whereis.com/nsw/north-ryde/donald-st?id=29C11B6A233D71


When? Thursday 4th September, 7:30pm

This is the opportunity to make your voice heard, come and join in!

If you have a particular item you would like to discuss, please post it on
the website by Wednesday 3rd so it can be added to the agenda

Looking forward to seeing you!

X




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Hi all,

This might not be about ConFest as such, but it is enlightening to see that the
whole spirit of it is definitely alive and well in other cultures around the
world.  I would love to learn a few things from this guy being a musician myself
who wants to see ConFest succeed with Brisbane people too.



www.lawrence.com/news/2008/jul/18/music_environmental_awareness_spirituality_col\
lide

http://tinyurl.com/5mpsbf

http://www.campgaea.org

When Chris Yager decided to launch a music festival, he experienced a
rude awakening.

He proposed the idea to Earth Rising Inc., a group that owns Camp
Gaea, a 168-acre spiritual retreat center 10 miles north of
Tonganoxie. Yager hoped to stage his festival at the scenic, isolated
sanctuary that once functioned as a church camp.

The concept did not go over well.

"They were concerned about it turning into this big party," Yager
says. "I understand. I've already been through the big party stage,
and I'm ready to develop and move forward. They said, 'The challenge
is for you to educate and have a point - then we'll agree to it.'"

So after enduring several board meetings, Yager and his staff finally
convinced the proprietors to embrace the Gaea Retreat and Music
Festival, which begins at noon today.

"We've spawned into this weird festival where it's a mesh of cultures.
We have introduced education through imagery by focusing on things
like the environment, free energy, energy conservation alternatives,
performing arts," he says.

"It's more of a social experience than a music festival. I think of it
as a cultural brothel - though I hate to use that phrase."

Those at Camp Gaea might not be too comfortable with the phrase
either.

The venue has spent years living down its reputation as a haven for
nudists and pagan rituals. This was in part due to the publicity
revolving around a 2001 lawsuit Earth Rising filed after neighbors
pressured Leavenworth County to revoke Camp Gaea's permit. (A
compromise was eventually reached out of court.)

Since then, the site's board of directors has worked hard to alter its
anything-goes notoriety.

"We have a little of that reputation which we're hoping to break,"
says Chris Byram, president of Earth Rising.

"We have a lot of people come out there who are Catholic or Christian.
They come out there just because there is not the cultural hold over
everything you do. You don't feel like you're constantly being judged.
We're not a nudist camp. Personal nudity is a spiritual and personal
choice. It's not anything we encourage or discourage. We have certain
areas that are clothing-required, such as the main public buildings
and areas around the outlying gates."

[My note: the only difference here is that I want Brisbane ConFest to have some
areas where nudity is mandatory such as a mud pool, a hot tub, and a sweat tent
for health and hygeine reasons.  Everywhere else will be clothes optional]

In fact, Byram admits he has never gone nude on the Camp Gaea
premises.

"I have clothes on right now," he says, laughing.

Pooling talents

Yager was initially distressed that his festival was forced by Earth
Rising to head in a different direction.

"We weren't prepared for it. Then I turned it into a positive. Now we
have a point. Now we have a purpose," he says.

So Yager, a former Lawrence resident who recently moved to Kansas
City, adopted the concept with reckless abandon by turning to his
staff and determining what talents they had to offer.

One was an advocate of the energy crisis point; another an expert on
entanglement theory.

For Yager, he had just experienced a home birth with his girlfriend
seven weeks ago, and he decided to speak to the benefit of that trend
by recruiting a midwife activist for the festival.

"If one girl goes to the festival and decides to have her baby at
home, my job is done," says Yager, who named his daughter Merridy,
which means "a happy song."

"She was named after this thing," he says of the concert event.

Other education-oriented aspects to the Gaea gathering (which is taken
from the ancient Greek word for Mother Earth) include performing arts
preservation, fine arts preservation, drug decriminalization and ways
to improve gas mileage by building hydrogen cells.

In addition to various speakers, Yager has assembled informational
DVDs to air on projection screens in-between the bands.

"We're going to open up some really touchy subjects that most stock
model events wouldn't even touch," Yager says.

Increasing scope

A year ago, Yager was simply another guitarist in Lawrence trying to
start a band.

He threw a few house parties to get the word out about his group, Bad
Sushi, and the events started to balloon.

He marshaled three Lawrence bands - Truckstop Honeymoon, Fast Food
Junkies and Deadman Flats - and took them out to Perry Lake for an
event called Lost Family Reunion.

"There wasn't enough food for everyone. There wasn't enough light," he
says. "But for being underbudgeted and amateurly planned, it went way
good. ... It hit about 400 people. It didn't make it to my idea of a
festival; it was a gathering."

For the upcoming event, Yager says he's recruited a staff of about 100
people that includes such necessities as emergency response teams.

He's also increased the amount of musical acts from three to more than
40. Bands and DJs are trekking in from places such as Michigan and
Nebraska.

"Most are friends or people I've done gigs with," Yager says. "The
others came from posting bulletins on MySpace."

Despite the increase in artists and activities, attendance at Camp
Gaea (pronounced guy-uh) is capped at 750.

Byram says, "When speaking with Chris Yager, he's just got such a
really good sound mind for finding that even balance between having a
music festival that has a community behind it. It's not just music for
him; it's also about building that community. It's getting the 18-year-
old kids to find that realm of evenness and spiritual soundness."

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Hi all,

Seeing as more and more people are becoming attracted to facebook as a social
meeting and networking site, I have started up a group for people in Brisbane
and surrounding areas who would like to organise a Brisbane leg of ConFest.

We had some very lively debate about it in April with a lady who is well known
and respected in the Pagan community in Brisbane, and I am serious about putting
these ideas into action as of next week.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29367035109

There are two posts on the board on how to get it to work, and 20 questions that
first timers and newbies might have about it.

Hope to see you all on there.


Best wishes,

Dario Western

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Hey there Sydney Confesteres, I am looking for a lift (can contribute to
fuel etc.) from Melbourne or regional vic.

Cheers Stu :)
soliver25@...





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Hi Groovers and Grapefruits,



The next dinner and meeting for the Sydney ConFesters group is
Thursday 15th May in West Pennant Hills.



Most of you are probably aware that there is no formal committee for
the Sydney group ... simply inspired people who do great things ...
powered by 100% volunteer energy. YOU are invited to join in ... to
come dip your proverbial toe in the waters of crafting an event, a
gathering, a social network, a festival that you'd like to see ...
OR jump in whole heatedly !



We meet fortnightly .. and are keeping the EJ Ward centre in
Paddington as our base for the monthly Wednesday evening
meetings ... the meetings that occur in the middle fortnight are
generally held at people's home/work place and consume a social
dinner prior .. bring a plate (yum).



We're spicing up planning meetings and looking for hosts around the
Sydney area .. what's that saying about the mountain coming to
Mohammed?



............ ......... ......... ......... ...

Details: -

Thursday 15th May

30 Aiken Rd, West Pennant Hills.

Dinner from 6pm

Meeting from 7:30pm to 9.30pm

Please bring a dish of your choice, byo cushion.



Agenda Items (so far):

Standing requests
Leadership, tenure and new futures
Visioning Weekend
New sites for Sydney Confesters


Please send any further agenda items to sydneyconfesters@
hotmail.com

............ ......... ......... ......... ...



Following meetings/dinners/ catch ups

Wed 28th May -

Meeting 7.30 to 9.30

at EJ Ward Centre 189 Underwood Street Paddington



Thursday 12th June -

Meeting 7.30 to 9.30 at someone's place ... any offers??

Dinner/meet & greet before hand



Wed 25th June -

Meeting 7.30 to 9.30

at EJ Ward Centre 189 Underwood Street Paddington



Thursday 10th July -

Meeting 7.30 to 9.30 at someone's place ... any offers??

Dinner/meet & greet before hand

Hi Dario,

That sounds great

There is a group of guys who a ready to do one in Adelaide.

I would love to help where I can phone link seems a good way to do it

We can have up to 18 people round Australia if that's something you would
like

Im in Sydney



From: confest@... [mailto:confest@...] On
Behalf Of Dario Western
Sent: Tuesday, 29 April 2008 9:40 AM
To: confest@...
Subject: [confest] Brisbane Confest



Hello all,

I was wondering if there are any members here who could help to
organise a Brisbane leg of Confest?

Myself and a few friends who went down to it want to have one in about
September or November.

Our site is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brisbane-confest

Many thanks.

Dario





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Hello all,

I was wondering if there are any members here who could help to
organise a Brisbane leg of Confest?

Myself and a few friends who went down to it want to have one in about
September or November.

Our site is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brisbane-confest

Many thanks.


Dario

Due to high levels of rain and high tides.

Sydney ConFesters Site may be required to  relocated

Please check website before you go!

www.sydneyconfesters.org/news





Proposed new site info available:

www.grovegatherings.com







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Hey Sydney ConFesters, newbie's, friends, family and tribe.



Recent weather has wetted down our precious site.

To best maintain the integrity of our access road!

The festival must start 1 day later.

Wednesday will be used for valuable drying time

And some pre-ConFesters preparation.

You are advised to check on the web site BEFORE LEAVING.



Sydney ConFesters is primarily driven by you, and a small

group of volunteers who are always recruiting  and seeking

feed back and SUPPORT.



There are many capacities' that support Sydney ConFesters

That are not exclusive to manual activities.



Including pre- post organizing and transport.

http://sydneyconfesters.org

See you there

(with boots on)







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Hi all, I can offer a lift to 1 person possibley 2 to Sydney confest
this weekend, I will be leaving from Caringbah Friday morning
returning Sunday. call 0416 263 802 to discuss.

Cheers Peter.

Hi

On the DTE website I can only view photos up to 2001. As I didn't take
many photos in Confest, I wonder is there a photo gallery place some
where I can reminiscent the event? (similiar to DTE gallery?)

Cheers
Yu-An

Sydney ConFesters is looking like a sunflower right now

Energy is Catapulting us forward

All hands on deck for some sunning

And abit of making ready of the ConFesters.

See you there



MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL 2008

Agenda to be advised

(bring anything for other business)

newcomers are welcome...

Everyone is welcome but would like to know numbers if possible.

the program is arrive 6.00 for dinner to start at 6.30

A proper sit down dinner...... confest style together in the dining room

I shall provide steamed rice and lemony lentil soup.
If a few people could bring dahl ,curry ,vegetables etc to go with the rice

MEETING TO START 7.30..

We shall have drinks and cake / slice something " nice " after the meeting

The meeting shall be held in the cushion room upstairs.

so if possible bring a cushion

Maybe a spare for those coming from work J



Please call for address its in North Ryde

288 BUS FROM THE CITY


RSVP to Robert
Phone 02 98885289
Mob 0412811621

With RSVP please give an indication of contribution for dinner so it can all
flow.

looking forward to a great gathering on Wednesday

Robert Brittain
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From: sydneyconfesters@...
[mailto:sydneyconfesters@...] On Behalf Of Yusuf Pisan
Sent: Thursday, 3 April 2008 1:05 PM
To: sydneyconfesters@...
Subject: [sydneyconfesters] 2008 Anzac Day Sydney Confesters Gathering



2008 Anzac Day Sydney Confesters Gathering

*When:* Wednesday April 23rd to Sunday April 27th 2008
*Where:* Ironbark - Lower Mangrove (2hrs from Sydney, see map and
directions below)
*Cost:* $70 Adults, $2 for 16 year old and under when with a parent or
guardian. Bring cash for tickets at the gate.

*** http://sydneyconfesters.org/ ***

* You need to bring your own camping gear.

* Cost includes midday and evening meals as well as camping costs

* The second gate 1.5 km from the road will be locked from 10pm to 8am
for security. Anyone arriving between those times can leave their car
and walk a few hundred metres to the village

* Please see DTE and Sydney Confesters Site Policy at
http://sydneyconfesters.org/sitepolicy </sitepolicy> for general rules

*Travel Directions*

Visit http://sydneyconfesters.org/ to download map

*From Sydney:* From Wahroonga take the F3 freeway (to Newcastle), cross
the Hawkesbury River, continue north on the freeway and 39km from
Wahroonga, take the Peats Ridge Exit at the Calga Interchange. Turn left
and drive along Peats Ridge Road (beware the 60km speed limit before
Peats Ridge) for 14km and turn left onto George Downs Drive to Central
Mangrove. Drive 2.4km then turn left into Wisemans Ferry Rd at Central
Mangrove to Mangrove Mtn. Drive 18 km and cross Ironbark Ck and then
100m on the left, turn into the "Ironbark"gate. Proceed through the
gate, CLOSE THE GATE IF IT HAS BEEN LEFT OPEN and about 1km on dirt road
you will come to the Front Gate Control Point.

*From Newcastle:* 5.6km after the Ourimbah Interchange, take the
Somersby Exit, drive along Peats Ridge Rd for 12.7km, then turn right
onto George Downs Drive to Central Mangrove. Drive 2.4km then turn left
into Wisemans Ferry Rd at Central Mangrove to Mangrove Mtn. Drive 18 km
and cross Ironbark Ck and then 100m on the left, turn into the
"Ironbark"gate. Proceed through the gate, CLOSE THE GATE IF IT HAS BEEN
LEFT OPEN and about 1km on dirt road you will come to the Front Gate
Control Point.

*From Windsor:* (this way is 40km shorter than going via the F3) head
north onto Pitt Town Rd at Mcgraths Hill for 29km, then at Maroota turn
left towards Wisemans Ferry. Take Wiseman's Ferry (not Webb Ck Ferry !)
and turn right towards Spencer. 7km after Spencer you will cross
Mangrove Ck, then 2.8km further on the right, turn into the
"Ironbark"gate. Proceed through the gate, CLOSE THE GATE IF IT HAS BEEN
LEFT OPEN and about 1km on dirt road you will come to the Front Gate
Control Point.

*From Canberra or Melbourne* Fast toll route $7 one way after
passing the Camden Valley Way exit, keep to the left and get onto M7. M7
changes to M2. Take Newcastle exit and follow Pennant Hills Rd and take
the F3 exit on the right. Then as instructions for Sydney above. Slower
tollfree route take the Camden Valley Way exit then turn right and
follow signs to Hornsby. On Pennant Hills Rd take the F3 exit on the
right. Then as instructions above for Sydney above.

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*WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT*

* Sydney ConFesters is run by volunteers: It is only possible for
the gatherings to run smoothly if everyone chips in and helps by
contributing in many different ways. You choose which activities
and tasks you would like to be involved with, to help create the
gathering.
* To ensure harmony within a large community camping in close
contact, we have agreed on some conditions, they include:
o The gathering is drug-free - do not bring any illegal drugs.
o It is also alcohol-free - do not bring any alcohol.
o Communal areas are smoke-free - please do not smoke in or
around communal tents or areas.
o The gathering is for people only - do not bring any pets.
o Only live acoustic music is permitted (except if required
for workshops or the concert) - please do not play recorded
music.
o Sydney ConFesters is non-commercial - please do not bring
goods for sale or provide services for a fee.
o The gathering is clothing-optional, your choice to wear
clothing or not is respected
o Photographs, which include people, may not be taken without
their prior consent.
o Children (under 16s) may only be photographed with the prior
permission of their parent (or guardian). So as to support
the learning of appropriate boundaries, the children MUST be
present when the photographer obtains the parent's permission.
o Food provided by Sydney ConFesters is plant based - please
do not prepare any meat-based meals in the communal kitchen
or chai kitchen.
* Set up commences around 9am on the first day, with everyone
helping to erect the kitchen, chai tent and chai kitchen, kid's
and workshop spaces, hot tub and steam room, toilets etc.
* Small welcome Circles are usually held each day.
* Getting to know each other (with lots of chai) all happen while
the facilities are being erected as a group activity. When
completed, workshops, activities and hangout days can begin, with
even more getting to know each other.
* There is an informal concert either on Friday or Saturday evening.
* The last day of the gathering is pack up day where we play
together, removing our presence from the site and finishing with a
beautiful Closing Ceremony.
* There are always lots of newcomers and we aim to make everyone
welcome -- if you are a newcomer, go and say hello to someone and
ask for an orientation. If you've been before -- share the joy.
Hugs are the order of the day -- but please remember to ask first!
* If you see something that needs doing, please do it or ask how to
get it done. See the Tasks Board for tasks to be done. You can
help in the kitchen, front gate, setting up marquees, maintenance
of amenities, cleaning, site care, etc. Please offer your
assistance regularly, as we are all part of the team.
* Action will be taken in the event of inappropriate behaviour of
attendees at ConFesters Gatherings. Inappropriate behaviour may
relate to the use of drugs and alcohol, sexual or physical
harassment or inappropriateness, mistreatment of the site or
breaches of policy or conditions.
* Notice Board is the place for any general or specific notices you
wish to convey to others.
* We depend on your feedback so we can keep improving Sydney
ConFesters gatherings. Please put any feedback on the Notice
Board, in the ConFesters feedback book, or email to
sydneyconfesters@... <mailto:sydneyconfesters%40hotmail.com>
<mailto:sydneyconfesters@... <mailto:sydneyconfesters%40hotmail.com>
>.

*Workshops*

* Anyone can run a workshop and anyone can attend a workshop (check
the Workshop Noticeboard). Workshop attendees need to be aware
that Sydney ConFesters does not oversee workshops and you attend
at your own risk.
* All workshops are free.
* Workshop spaces will be set up as part of the general group activity.
* Please bring all equipment and items necessary to run your
workshop. No power is available on site.
* Workshop spaces are booked by entering details on the Workshop
blackboard.

*CONCERT*

There is at least one performance night over the weekend. Please bring
ideas, musical instruments, jokes, costumes, etc. that you may like to
use as part of the performance. Get together with some new friends and
be creative.

*WHAT'S PROVIDED*

* Entry cost is payable at the front gate. (Your work contribution
occurs during the festival). Cash only and exact money please.
* The entry cost includes daily lunch and dinner created from plant
based foods as well as chai and other hot drinks. Drinking water
will also be available. Please bring any additional foods and
drinks you may require. Please advise beforehand if you have any
special dietary needs, we will endeavor to accommodate them. Check
with the Kitchen Coordinator before contributing food to the kitchen.
* Part of the entry ticket is a work contribution. Our combined
efforts create this community -- and you get to choose what suits
you: site set-up, daily community functions and activities (e.g.
Kitchen help, gathering firewood etc), ongoing site maintenance of
all kinds and site pack-up. Ask what needs doing or check the
Tasks Board. (Workshops are optional and not part of your work
obligations.)
* No matter when you arrive, all attendees will be charged the full
entry fee.
* There are plans to erect a kitchen, chai tent, basic outdoor
showers and toilets, workshop spaces, steam room and a hot tub.
Basic first aid materials will be available.

*ITEMS TO BRING*

As the festival is camping-based, we have included a list of useful
items you may consider bringing as none of these items will be provided
(labeling your gear will help identify them if lost):

* *Camping gear:* Tent, appropriately insulated sleeping bag or
doona for the season, rug, groundsheet, torch.
* *Eating gear: * Personal plate, bowl, eating utensils, coffee/chai
mug (suggest in a carry bag so they don't get lost) Care for the
environment - please do not bring disposables.
* *Clothes: * Warm or light clothes (depending on the season it,
could be cold at night), hat, good walking shoes, rain jacket,
swimming gear (all optional of course).
* *Extras: * Chair, acoustic musical instruments, additional snack
foods (only midday and evening meals are provided), water bottles,
sunscreen, first aid and insect repellent. Earplugs will help to
reduce noise. Gardening gloves and secateurs if you'd like to help
with the blackberry eradication. Smokers please bring portable
ashtrays/film canisters.
* *Workshops: * If you would like to run a workshop(s) please bring
appropriate equipment.

*THE ENVIRONMENT*

* The gathering is likely to proceed regardless of weather
conditions. However, please check for updates on the website &
Sydney ConFesters yahoo group.
* To encourage the best gathering experience for everyone we remind
attendees to act respectfully with and around each other and
communicate honestly, keeping in mind that everyone has different
personal boundaries. Please remember your neighbours may be
sleeping, before commencing your activities.
* Please take all rubbish and waste with you at the end of the
weekend, including cigarette butts.
* Only two campfires are allowed on site (communal area and front
gate). Due to fire hazard, site hire regulations state no other
naked flames are allowed (except in the kitchen).
* The use of the hot tub and creek is not advised if you have open
wounds.
* Tree branches may fall. Take care when choosing your site.
* To protect the trees, please do not park under trees.

*EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION*

There is no Mobile coverage at the Sydney ConFesters site. You will need
to drive approximately 10km to get coverage on other networks or public
phone in Spencer. Emergency contact to the site may be available through
Gail on 02 9484 1097. This phone number is only to be used during the
festival and for genuine emergencies.

*VEHICLE ACCESS*

* Drive in and park as shown. Separate Parking areas for: Gypsy
(camping in or beside the car); and Car Free (not camping near
your car). To optimize tent spaces please do not park vehicles
close to river or under trees.
* Access to the site is only permitted during the Sydney ConFesters
gathering.
* To minimise vehicle impact on the site, plan to remain on site for
the duration of the gathering.
* No public transport is available to the site. The nearest railway
station on route is Gosford or Hornsby, (a Sydney suburb) both
about 45 minutes from the site. Car-pooling is encouraged.
* All tracks on the site are unsealed dirt, which may become
slippery after rain - drive carefully.

*WHERE TEMPORARY ABSENCE FROM THE SYDNEY CONFESTERS SITE IS NECESSARY*

Sydney ConFesters temporarily leaving the site are to give their tickets
to the front gate attendees who will mark them with a pass out. On
re-entering the site the mark will be removed from the tickets by the
front gate attendees.

*CAR-POOLING*

Please use car-pooling as much as possible. Requests or offers of
car-pooling can be emailed to sydneyconfesters@...
<mailto:sydneyconfesters%40yahoogroups.com.au>
<mailto:sydneyconfesters@...
<mailto:sydneyconfesters%40yahoogroups.com.au> > at least 4 days before the
gathering please! When offering or requesting a lift please provide full
contact details, the date, time and place of departure or pickup point,
such as a convenient railway station. No guarantee is provided that a
lift will be available for you but we'll do our best.

*SYDNEY CONFESTERS YAHOO GROUP*

You can join the Sydney ConFesters Yahoo Group to keep in touch with
upcoming events, see pictures of previous gatherings and access
background information about the group. Simply go to

http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/sydneyconfesters/ click on "Join this
group" and type in your name and password. It's quick and easy!

*DISCLAIMER*
Whilst every care is taken by the Down To Earth Coop and Sydney
ConFesters, they assume no responsibility and accept no liability for
the activities of patrons or for any loss, injury or damage suffered or
incurred by patrons whilst attending the gathering or whilst located on
the Sydney ConFesters site.

*ORGANISERS RIGHTS*

Down to Earth and Sydney ConFesters reserve the right to:

* Refuse entry to the Sydney ConFesters Gatherings site.
* Remove persons from the Sydney ConFesters Gatherings site.
* Require vehicles blocking access or parked inappropriately to be
moved.
* Require persons to leave if accompanied by a pet.
* Change festival dates or location with limited notification.

No written, aural or visual record of this event may be made without the
prior permission of Down To Earth. Down to Earth reserves all rights to
publication of any or all records of the Sydney ConFesters Gathering.
Permission will only be granted to make such records on the condition
that the individual agrees to transfer the copyright in the records to
Down to Earth.

*IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT ANY ASPECT OF THE GATHERING *
email sydneyconfesters@... <mailto:sydneyconfesters%40hotmail.com>

*** Any updates for the event will be posted to http://sydneyconfesters.org/





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Hey guys I un-mmoderated this group while I was away cause I think it's a
great tool for last minute lifts.

So some junk slipped through

And I would love to know how people went especially the good storiesJ

Or at least ones with happy endings :-P

Dario I cannot begin to describe just how good it was but I will any way.



I headed down a few days early with uncle Fred

Who is a chain smoker and annoys the hell out of people who have any bees in
their bonnet cause he like to stir them up a bit.

Having said that he is one of the most considerate people I know when he not
stirring up the bees.

Even to the point of chewing nicobates till his teeth wore down, getting
magnets taped to his ears and jumping out every stop to have his puff. But
never smoked in the car while I was in it.

On arriving the site was near finished cause it was still done from X-mass.

But more sand arrived and pipes needed doing and workshops spaces put up.

We didn't even have enough spaces on the black boards for the amount of
workshop spaces installed. I think over 300 workshops wow

And the beautiful Rose who is new to this group carried and installed more
toilet paper and lime around this festival than she would use in 2 weeks. In
black beauty or puff the tragic wagon

I love the 2 new vans.

The radio repeater was a treat thanks Paul this gives evey one a good
reception anywhere on the site if you got a radio.

The river was down but highly swimmable. Bliss kitchen and Gypsy Kitchen
where a great feed and I think I left more food at Bliss than I ate. My
tummy is still gurgling cause I had about 3 dinners per day. I don't know
what I was thinking.

I did less this time than most, and had lots a chats, My favorite spot in
car free had all the usual regulars J

I saw about 5 tipis and some people who are part if the next rainbow
gathering coming up.



  First aid where not as busy this time so they dressed up in suspenders and
heals and walked around distributing Condoms and Dental Dams, and you should
have seen what the ladies wore.  not sure if they showed everyone how to use
them but I think they had instruction books too. If you don't know what a
dental Dam is come to the next fest or Google it.

Sydney ConFesters is coming up in a little while

www.sydneyconfesters.org

And I just got back from the site today and the road is looking incredible.
But the blackburrys and grass has been growing like a magic bean stalk.



Love light lafta and stuff

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Hi,

Unfortunately I missed it the Easter one, as I couldn't find anyone to
go down with. :-(

Did I miss out on much?  Anything special or eventful happen?

I'll try and get down to the Christmas/New Year one.


Love & Light,

Dario

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My name is TekNik, and if there is someone who can pick me from
Adelaide, (also possibly Melbourne) please call ( 08 ) 8277 3561
or email teknikingman@... thanks.....
I can pay my bit for petrol...

If anybody is able to provide a lift I am happy to contribute to fuel
costs.

Luke.
0414 761131

Hej Gud Monin Happy Boyz N Girlz
Update from the Nielsenz bass (bring on the bass!!!) camp....looking
like insufficient interest to do tha bus idea at this stage unless y'all
know 7 more people who wanna be on the Nielsenz Confest Adventure.

To clarify my intention, I'm forming a band with my daughters and I'm in
the process of applying for funding for our 1st tour and getting
together a list of,

Publishers
Tour managers
Booking agents
Intellectual property lawyers
Music accountants
Funding bodies

Were so on it...weave never been off it!!!!....I of course am doing the
SpinninG (Marketing and Promotions)...so come 1 come all...time to jump
on board the Nielsenz express to unlimited joy and kiddie goodness that
only we can provide....move over Wiggles the Nielsenz are here!!!!!!

John Nielsen
AkA Dr Spin!!!!

Hi Guys
Need that lift to Confest?...wanna reduce that unsightly carbon
footprint and be entertained along the way by Denmarks latest Pop
sensation "The Nielsenz" (Inspired by Aqua
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqua_(band) )

Well step this way and come on down (better than Eurovison and less
cheesy!!)

The plan is depart Sydney Thursday March 20 @ 17.00hrs from Mary Ann St
Ultimo Sydney Au (back of UTS and Ultimo TAFE) then share driving in 2
hour shifts and camp on arrival if needed.

The Nielsens are going on tour in Melb and picking up other performing
artists along the way, and as this is the start of our performing career
we invite all other interested performing artists to participate in what
ever way is good for you.

I shall be documenting all of the trip as I'm now in negotiations with
Telstra to get full sponsorship of the Nielsenz tour.

Important stuff to go in you're tour diary,

Depart Confest on Monday March 24 afternoon or optional March 25 Tuesday
am to be back in Sydney Tuesday 16.00hrs

Your investment for many hours of traveling pleasure,

6 pax Bus hire including insurance and fuel$227.63 AUD return

12 pax Bus hire including insurance and fuel$227.63 AUD return

15.00 hrs is the dead line for the booking as Avis will only hold it
till then....so jump on board and find true love adventure.

Please email or text me on 0417 367 798 as time is running out folks.

Unitl till then Hi Hi!!! or Hejda!!!

Red and white, Red and white we are Danish Dynamite!!!!

Wassail!!!

John Nielsen CEO
Body Awareness through Movement trading as BAMedia

Music Events and Life Management

"life is one big adventure!!!"
Dr Spin

"Do it once , do it right Do it for life!!!!"
Dr Spin

Hi Guys
Need that lift to Confest?...wanna reduce that unsightly carbon
footprint and be entertained along the way by Denmarks latest Pop
sensation "The Nielsenz" (Inspired by Aqua
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqua_(band) )

Well step this way and come on down (better than Eurovison and less
cheesy!!)

The plan is depart Sydney 17.00hrs from Mary Ann St Ultimo Sydney Au
(back of UTS and Ultimo TAFE) then share driving in 2 hour shifts and
camp on arrival if needed.

The Nielsens are going on tour in Melb and picking up other performing
artists along the way, and as this is the start of our performing career
we invite all other interested performing artists to participate in what
ever way is good for you.

I shall be documenting all of the trip as I'm now in negotiations with
Telstra to get full sponsorship of the Nielsenz tour.

Important stuff to go in you're tour diary,

Depart Confest on Monday March 24 afternoon or optional March 25 Tuesday
am to be back in Sydney Tuesday 16.00hrs

Your investment for many hours of traveling pleasure,

6 pax Bus hire including insurance and fuel$227.63 AUD return

12 pax Bus hire including insurance and fuel$227.63 AUD return

15.00 hrs is the dead line for the booking as Avis will only hold it
till then....so jump on board and find true love adventure.

Please email or text me on 0417 367 798 as time is running out folks.

Unitl till then Hi Hi!!! or Hejda!!!

Red and white, Red and white we are Danish Dynamite!!!!

Wassail!!!

John Nielsen CEO
Body Awareness through Movement trading as BAMedia

Music Events and Life Management

"life is one big adventure!!!"
Dr Spin

"Do it once , do it right Do it for life!!!!"
Dr Spin

I need a lift from Melbourne preferably Fri morning or possibly Thu
afternoon. Also need a lift back on Tues but am flexible. Will chip in
for petrol costs. Call me at work on 03 9644 1011 (10am - 6pm) or home
on 9579 5523.

Thanks

Garry

Hi, I'm also looking for a ride. I'm a noobie and would appreciate a lift if
there is one... I'm small and packing light and willing to squeeze into a
car that's tight! Thanks and safe travels to all!



Lindsey lindseymerkel@...

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Hi there everyone!

I must say that I'm really looking forward to being back in the Confest space
this weekend,
but I need to get there first!!

I'm looking for a lift from Sydney to Confest on either Thursday or Friday. I'm
happy to come
to your local train station at the crack of dawn, bringing a small amount of
luggage, excellent
trail mix and lots of crappy jokes. I'm a woman carrying a small tent, sleeping
bag, etc. and
will put in for petrol for the journey and chais at the destination!

Please contact me at thedynamik@... or call/text me on 0420 530 787
ASAP.

Thanks very much and travel well all!!

Lol Naomi

www.dte.org.au

hi lovely peoples

for those of you going to the DTE Confest over Easter the forecast is
fine and warm at first,
mid 20's to low 30's and down to low-mid teens at night.
Some showers or rain is possible ( likely ? ) on Monday and Tuesday,
so maybe bring a brolly :-)

love'n'hugs

Robin

I wish to head down for the Easter Confest and I'm looking for a ride
down.

I would like to stay the whole five days and head straight back to
Brisbane afterwards (no stopping at naturist resorts or beaches).

I am willing to contribute about $150 towards the fuel, and can bring
my own tent and utilities.

Please contact me on my email address or my phone at 0732670099 if you
would like to go down (my mobile is disconnected at the present time
and won't be re-connected until around next month).

Thank you for your attention.

Best wishes,

Dario Western

Hey, Aren here.

I've been going to confest for a few years now, but i used to make the
trip from Townsville (where i was living), recently moved here and
need to get out,.. NOW. so i'm going to confest, then seeking some
work fruit picking until i can afford to press on to western
Australia, a journey of which i'm also looking for a travel partner.
Anyone who's interested is welcome to come along to confest and share
costs, or push on with me thereafter.

Call me on Ph: 0424347792.