I can catch trains to any Greater Sydney area. Leave now or soon as.
Share fuel cost and driving. Easy going environmentalist. Call Daryl
on vodavone 0410889206 or email

Hi there! I am seeking a lift from Sydney to Confest 08/09. I am happy
to share petrol costs.  I would like to attend the whole week. This
will be my first big Confest attendance as I have only been to Sydney
Confest gatherings.  Non smoker. Happy to share the driving if
automatic. My mobile is 0410486725. Indrani.

From: cupofchai@... [mailto:cupofchai@...] On
Behalf Of Maria Pilar
Sent: Sunday, 21 December 2008 4:30 PM
To: cupofchai; sydneyconfesters
Subject: [coc] Seeking a lift to Confest from Wagga



Sweet loving Greetings to all
Maria here in Wagga looking for a lift to Confest
Anyone with some space passing by? I travel light
and most happy to share costs and good company
Wishing you all well and a wonderful time over the holidays
hugs xoxo maria mpilar02@...





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If anyone needs a lift from Syney,I am leaving on the 28th. Returning
on the 3rd
reply to bertyj101@...

Hi I am a 55 year old male looking for transport to my first confest
on 28 december 2008 prepared to share fuel cost from frankston if
there are any ladies going from this area that would be great prefer
non smokers

Hello

I will be travelling from Gippsland and will be able to give someone a
lift in a wicked campers.
I will be departing from Bairnsdale on Monday 29 of Jan and will be
returning to melb on the 6 of jan.

If interested contact me on 0427897170 or happybuddha68@... .

Chris BD

Howdy,

My name is Raf. I'm a friendly guy who is a bit of a muso. I'm
currently planning to go to the summer Confest and are seeking a lift
from Heidelberg Heights (or I can meet you from where you are leaving).
I am hoping to leave for Confest on either Sunday 28.12 or Monday 29.12
and returning hopefully on the following Sunday. I'm also on the look
out for other people in which to camp with.

If you are able to help out I would be most gratefully appreciative.

My contact number is 0423 717 852.
My e- mail address is rafg_22@...

Many thanks,

Raf.

Hi,
I need a lift myself.
Silvia



> Hi,
>
> I would like a lift to confest from Sydney and back if poss - dates
> are flexible. I have a full license, also can pay for petrol. Mostafa
> 0401 0401 74
>
> Best regards.
>
>

Hi,

I would like a lift to confest from Sydney and back if poss - dates
are flexible. I have a full license, also can pay for petrol. Mostafa
0401 0401 74

Best regards.

Hi I would like a lift to confest from Heidelberg near Melbourne and
back if poss - dates are flexible.  I don't drive, but can pay for
petrol and bring yummy food. Marina 0438 580 889

we live in the bottom corner of SA and will go to ConFest on the morning of
Sunday 28th or
Monday 29th, through Penola, Edenhope, Horsham, Swan Hill.
we have room for one or 2, can pick up anywhere along the way,
coming back on the Sat or Sunday 3rd or 4th.

anyone interested leave a message here first, seeya there to all you other fest
goers

Hi!

we're a couple from Sydney hoping to get a lift from sydney to confest
on about the 28th and back on around the 4th. we can travel a bit in
Sydney to meet. also we can pay our share of fuel costs and have one
green p drivers license. we are really looking forward making friends
and enjoying the confest atmosphere as we have not been for years!

if anyone has two spare seats please let me know! my email is
emmy.possum@... or phone me on 0403391483.

Emma and Mat

Hi Confesters,
               I am taking a 14 foot trailer to confest, I have quite a
lot of spare room for pushbikes and am offering to transport your bikes
to Moulamein and return. I am going to ask for a $10 donation to
contribute to the fuel cost for the privelage of having a bike to get
around on.
If you would like to book a berth for your bike, please email me, or
ring me.
Cheers,
Ian.
0416353479.

Hi Confesters,
                I am looking for a lift from Confest to Pakenham, or
Kooweerup, or even Dandenong after confest, Sunday 4th January. If
anybody can help, please either ring or SMS me ASAP.
Thanks,
Ian.
0416353479.

Hi guys,
I need a lift to summer confest from Sydney, if anyone is offering one please
call me on 0415770071 , 95502720 or email goddessblessit@...
Thanks!
love,
Heather

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Brisbane to Confest - anybody want a seat(s)
Posted by: "Kevin" bigolkev@...   bigolkev
Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:21 pm (EST)
Hi, i am travelling from Brisbane to Summer ConFest. Have two seats
still available. Must pack light. Travelling back to Brisbane via
Sydney after end of ConFest. Anyone interested ?

Cheers,

Kevin.
email: bigolkev@yahoo. com.au



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Re: Brisbane to Confest - anybody want a seat(s)
Posted by: "Alex Fisher" settantta@...   settantta
Mon Nov 24, 2008 4:41 pm (EST)
> Hi, i am travelling from Brisbane to Summer ConFest. Have two seats
> still available. Must pack light. Travelling back to Brisbane via
> Sydney after end of ConFest. Anyone interested ?

Well, I would be if I wasn't taking the Valiant. :-D

Actually I intend (finances permitting) to leave Brizzy early, aiming to get
down there about a week before things start so I can assist in some of the
setup. I'll have at max 2 seats available in the beast. I'll also be staying
on for about a week after to help with the packing up.

Note too, I never try to do the entire trip in one go. There's a Caltex servo
just south of Gilgandra which has cheap overnight motel rooms (it's also a
truck stop), so I usually stop there for the night and do the rest of the rip
the next day. You'd need to budget for that stop too.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Kevin.
> email: bigolkev@yahoo. com.au
>
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> Hi, i am travelling from Brisbane to Summer ConFest. Have two seats
> still available. Must pack light. Travelling back to Brisbane via
> Sydney after end of ConFest. Anyone interested ?

Well, I would be if I wasn't taking the Valiant. :-D

Actually I intend (finances permitting) to leave Brizzy early, aiming to get
down there about a week before things start so I can assist in some of the
setup. I'll have at max 2 seats available in the beast. I'll also be staying
on for about a week after to help with the packing up.

Note too, I never try to do the entire trip in one go. There's a Caltex servo
just south of Gilgandra which has cheap overnight motel rooms (it's also a
truck stop), so I usually stop there for the night and do the rest of the rip
the next day. You'd need to budget for that stop too.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Kevin.
> email: bigolkev@...
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> check out:
> http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/australiangatherings
> if you would like info / contribute info about other festivals.Yahoo!7
> Groups Links
>
>
>
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Hi, i am travelling from Brisbane to Summer ConFest. Have two seats
still available. Must pack light. Travelling back to Brisbane via
Sydney after end of ConFest. Anyone interested ?

Cheers,

Kevin.
email: bigolkev@...

Hi Male
    From country vic havent got to  confest for the full term yet went for  half
a day when was near echuca, but hope to get there one  day at the new site but
as my wife not a nudist its a bit hard to get to  go to these events any one
else in the same boat as me please email


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Hi,
Is anyone travelling down for Brisbane?
If so I would a love a share your ride. I am willing to help with
driving if wanted.
Let me know how much you want towards the fuel... or if you want to
just split the fuel bills on the way.

Regards
Rob. (Mbl. 04 3303 2040)

Hi all.

Yup, it's cool with me. I like Kevin's idea - the actual shoot location could
certainly be worked out , but best to wait until we actually see the site. In
my experience, every ConFest is different, so what might be a suitable
location last year may well turn out to be not so good this year.

> was chattin with another ConFest regular this morning and we wondered if
> others may be interested in a large group nude photo at ConFest similar in
> style to those done in other places by an American who did visit Australia
> in 2001.

...or in fact similar to some that were done at previous ConFests (quite a few
years back now). Maybe if a suitably large flat area can be found we could
incorporate a massed "group hug" as well (haven't seen/participated in one
since about 1991).
>
> we understand that some people at ConFest don't like cameras at all, others
> are Ok if the pics are only done in their own small campsite or time at
> market/beach/art village/ .... while others are happy to be included in
> some fun eg mud tribe, fashion parade, and have pics put up on Yahoo,
> Flickr, DTE page
>
> we thought a group pic taken in a bush setting (no tents, cars, ...) at
> sunset to get warm skin tones and a perspective effect of the light rays
> across skin surfaces could be nice and a lot of fun for all. It could be
> done as backs to camera, side on, maybe front on if people are happy,
> probably would't be laying down because it's the outback!
>
> we know of the condition on the entrance ticket that copyright of all the
> pics must be given to DTE.

But does that requirement stipulate exclusive copyright to DTE, or shared
copyright? That requirement is actually law, BTW, since any such photos are on
private property and as such the copyright automatically belongs to the
property owner (in this case, DTE). I would recommend checking with DTE prior
to ConFest, and ASAP so that (if necessary) it can be discussed and ruled on
at the next committee meeting (otherwise, there would need to be a special
meeting called to discuss it).
>
> what do others think??  David

I strongly urge you to contact DTE directly, but if they give the OK, then
count me in.
>
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Re. group photo at ConFest

Hi David, yes good idea and count me in!

May i suggest a few things here

* Maybe hold the photoshoot on the new years eve, in the afternoon.
(New years excitement may inspire a good turnout)

* Place a meeting place and time/date up on the central timetabling
area at ConFest.

* Advertise the photo shoot with several painted signs around ConFest.

* Once all grouped together at the central location, we then head for
the actual photo shoot location, some walking distance away

* The photo shoot location should be away from observers and "hangers
on" so that the only people present are either the photographers
(officially proclaimed ones) or the (fully) nude participants
(This helps people that would otherwise be too fearful of disrobing
in public, with clothed people around observing, the chance to
liberate their bodies in the presence of other nude people, and have
some fun)


* maybe a good location would be at the end of "TranQuility", near
the quiet contemplation space, down by the river.

Regards,

Kevin.

was chattin with another ConFest regular this morning and we wondered if others
may be
interested in a large group nude photo at ConFest similar in style to those done
in other
places by an American who did visit Australia in 2001.

we understand that some people at ConFest don't like cameras at all, others are
Ok if the pics
are only done in their own small campsite or time at market/beach/art village/
....
while others are happy to be included in some fun eg mud tribe, fashion parade,
and have
pics put up on Yahoo, Flickr, DTE page

we thought a group pic taken in a bush setting (no tents, cars, ...) at sunset
to get warm skin
tones and a perspective effect of the light rays across skin surfaces could be
nice and a lot of
fun for all. It could be done as backs to camera, side on, maybe front on if
people are happy,
probably would't be laying down because it's the outback!

we know of the condition on the entrance ticket that copyright of all the pics
must be given
to DTE.

what do others think??  David

Hi back atcha!

I can't help with transport from Melbourne as I live in Queensland, but I
might perhaps be able to assist with transport to Tenterfield, since that is
(sort of) on the way home. OTOH, I might even be tempted to join in at Exodus
(even though I have no idea what it is :) ).

I should be at ConFest, camped in Gypsy. Just look for the grey/blue Valiant
with Queensland plates and a set of antlers tied to the bonnet :-P


> Hi!
>
> We are Sean and Aurca, a couple looking for a lift from Melbourne to
> ConFest on the 30th Dec 2008 and are willing to chip in for petrol
> expenses and foodies along the way! It'll be our first time at the
> festival, and we're really psyched to experience the wonder! We're
> looking to make new friends & share beautiful experiences with you all!
>
> After the festival we'll also be heading over to volunteer at Exodus
> Festival outside Tenterfield NSW (in the direction of Moree, Casino &
> Ballina), to arrive by 5pm on the 5th Jan 2008. If anyone's going to
> exdous, or in that direction, or would know even the best way to get
> public transport out there, could you help us out? Thanks!
>
> Anyway, smiles and friendly swirls ~
> Aurca
> Email: novasynergy@...
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> check out:
> http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/australiangatherings
> if you would like info / contribute info about other festivals.Yahoo!7
> Groups Links
>
>
>
Alex Fisher

ICQ: 109592152
Yahoo: settantta
MSN: settantta@...
Skype: (chat only) settantta
(ICQ preferred)

Hi!

We are Sean and Aurca, a couple looking for a lift from Melbourne to
ConFest on the 30th Dec 2008 and are willing to chip in for petrol
expenses and foodies along the way! It'll be our first time at the
festival, and we're really psyched to experience the wonder! We're
looking to make new friends & share beautiful experiences with you all!

After the festival we'll also be heading over to volunteer at Exodus
Festival outside Tenterfield NSW (in the direction of Moree, Casino &
Ballina), to arrive by 5pm on the 5th Jan 2008. If anyone's going to
exdous, or in that direction, or would know even the best way to get
public transport out there, could you help us out? Thanks!

Anyway, smiles and friendly swirls ~
Aurca
Email: novasynergy@...

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!

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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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