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i could use some inspiration...

2008-07-31T04:28:03Z

I currently reside in Eugene, OR and im facing the dilemma of heading south or north. (Im 23 and not in school at the moment) North entails moving to Seattle and settling into society with work, school, and all around furthering career stuff. South on the other hand... is my desire to hit the road. I am pondering selling most, if not all of my belongings. Living out of my backpack and bouncing around the west coast for an indefinite amount of time. I moved out here to Oregon from Omaha, NE this past fall and i recently watched the movie "Into the Wild". So im doing my homework and thinking about it quite often. If any one has any tips, ideas, suggestions, stories... im all ears! I do have hippie tendencies and my current destination ideas are Humboldt County, CA, San Francisco, and then Burning Man. I have a craving for spiritual evolution and better understanding of myself.

Peace and love!!!
Mike

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hawaii by boat?

2008-07-31T01:25:15Z

has anyone ever tried to hitch a ride to hawaii on a boat. if so any luck... what are the best time of year etc. any info would be really awesome

much love
<3 maruti

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off the map

2008-05-25T23:53:10Z

I am going traveling around the end of May/start of June. I'm not quite sure as to where yet, but the location isn't as important as the journey. I'm looking for a traveling buddy. If anyone is interested in traveling this summer hit me up for more information. Jadegreenhouse@gmail.com

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Burning Man 2008 Theme Camp: Camp Nomadia

2008-05-18T22:03:04Z

Calling all Nomadic Burners!

So we had this idea.. a Burning Man Theme Camp for nomads! What better place to converge... a place where nomads are some of the few truly 'at home' wherever they are! And how much more can the sense of freedom we have created for ourselves fit in with the 'American Dream' theme?

Our vision is to camp with other cool nomadic spirits, share stories, resources, share our passion for our chosen lifestyles and make connections for future rendezvouses. Perhaps as part of our theme camp, we can host discussion circles and presentations each showcasing our skills and interests. Or perhaps a literal 'Parade of Homes'?

We have to submit our application to Burning Man by the end of May, so if you're interested in joining this camp let us know ASAP so we can request an appropriate sized space.

This camp is open to current nomads, future nomads, wanna be nomads, part time nomads, domestic nomads, international nomads, technomads, lowtechnomads, former nomads, land nomads, amtrekkers, backpackers, water nomads or folks who just want to be around nomads (yes, your non-nomadic friends can join too!). Burning Man veterans and virgins alike!

To join or express interest in Camp Nomadia, join our online forum at:

http://forum.technomads.net

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Looking for an Earth Woman Friendly community style living solution?

2008-03-10T22:47:37Z

Looking for an Earth Friendly community style living solution?

There is a Meeting of the Kindred Spirits coming up March 29th! And
we do need to see some more Positive well integrated Female Energy in
this group who can work closely with others.

http://edenvillage.net/18.htm

We are still looking to organize a group of volunteers to
help out some good folks one day out of the week, with some
organic gardening and we still do need someone to take Minutes
at the next meeting.

It would be possible, I would think, if there is a single female or
two out there who is cool about living closer to the Earth then
I may be able to provide a place for you to live, for
maybe 6 months out of the year up where I live in Northern
California.

If you can simply come to our next meeting on March 29th. - T

http://edenvillage.net/18.htm

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reno going east

2008-02-23T22:17:28Z

hey everyone me and my road dog are going east out of reno trying to hit up missouri then nyc and anywhere in between.. anyone interested in hooking up with us to travel write back.. all travelers are welcome.

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How do nomads support themselves?

2008-02-23T21:53:49Z

So clue me in...I'm COMPLETELY new to this and it's a foreign and "romantic" concept to me. How do you DO it?! Do you work and then move on? Do you keep track of debts and pay them? How do you get mail?

Sorry if the questions seem naive. Once again, clueless here. :) I'm interested in your experiences...

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great buses from honest activist available for Nomads

2008-02-11T03:41:56Z

I'm a travellin' fool, mostly to the third world. Lotsa time in Central America, the Caribbean, and SE Asia.
I also travel by my buses, I have 27 or them, so if you need a bus, parts, or just advice, just yell

I'm still new to this tribe thing, but I am a nice person, and have the best buses in the world. I use school buses to haul medical and material aid to some of poorest places in the world (Haiti, Chiapas Mexico, El Salvador, and Nicaragua) and buy and sell them, and bus parts to support the project. I take every penny i make and convert it directly back into school supplies, medical supplies, tools, generators, and whatever the folks ask for specifically, (no junk, no used clothing) and then drive it down in person (except Haiti, that's $6000 thru the Panama Canal. Ouch)

I sell buses to folks that are 100% functioning in every way when they leave my hands, and also give any body thirty days to return the bus if unsatisfied. Nobody ever has, but it's OK, I'll just sell it to somebody else. you will also get a lifetime of free advice before and after you get a bus from me, I'm avaiable 7 days a week within reason, and after having dismantled 14 buses, and owning about 60,I am pretty knowledgable about their inner workings. Also got lots of good used bus parts, at the best price anywhere in the US. Ii have no overhead, just my Mazda mini truck and some tools.

I have a website (below) so you can check out my work. have a good one

Patrick Young
1970 Gillig Splendocruiser
Spicer 5 speed --fully manual
Powered by 8V79.5 CAT NA
4 wheel drive (the back ones)
Aka
the Wheelchair Project
Fresno, CA
http://www.fresnoalliance.com/wheelchairproject
(559) 251-3814 (559) 244-1042
WheelchairBusProject@yahoo.com

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N.W. Rainbow Gathering directions...

2007-09-03T16:40:21Z

www.welcomehome.org/rainbow/index.html (this shows the Oregon 1997gathering, which is the exact location this year. ) The directions are taken directly from welcomehome.org.

Howdy Folks,

Welcome Home to the Oregon gathering in the Ochoco National Forest from September 11, 2007 until September 23, 2007. Seed camp begins September 6, 2007.
For more information, contact:
groups.yahoo.com/group/mountainspirit
or call 240-863-6250 or email mountainspirit@yahoogroups.com.

Where the Ochoco Gathering in Oregon will Be.
The 2007 Rainbow Gathering is in Ochoco National Forest at a place called Indian Prarie in central Oregon. (between Prineville and Mitchell)
From Prineville:
Take hwy 26 east towards Mitchell. Make a right turn onto hwy 23,(this road is not marked, but is the next two lane paved road after the reservoir, a few miles out of town, to the right) which later turns into hwy 22 and continues to Walton Lake. Soon after the lake, turn left onto FS 150, a dirt road. Go a little ways till 150 ends in a T. Go right onto FS 2630, and continue to the parking lot and Bus Village.
From Mitchell:
Take hwy 26 west towards Prineville. A little ways past the Bandit Springs rest area, go left onto FS 2630. This later becomes FS 2210, and 2630 becomes a less maintained road. Follow FS 2210 to hwy 22. Turn left onto hwy 22 and follow past Walton Lake. Soon after the lake, turn left onto FS 150, a dirt road. Go a little ways till 150 ends in a T. Go right onto FS 2630, and continue to the parking lot and Bus Village.
More map details
This is right near the Bridge Creek Wilderness area, and north of the Big Summit Prarie. I can see several springs on the map. Sortof behind the site is the Mt. Pisgah Lookout. It looks to be no more than 6000-6500 feet in altitude.
For general information about the Rainbow Family and regional events, please first look around an unofficial family website- go to Welcome Home at
www.welcomehome.org or email rob@welcomehome.org

www.welcomehome.org/rainbow/index.html

What is a Rainbow Gathering?
Carla's Gathering Basics
What follows is my take on it. No one put me in charge (thank goodness), so you may get other answers from other folks that add or subtract stuff - but basically I think most folks will be in agreement with what I see as being the basics for a gathering.
It is free and non-commercial. This means no entry fee and no money charged for any service at the event (food, medical, etc.). There are people at gatherings who hang out with the barter circle and essentially have a commercial trip going either with trade or cash, but this is their own personal trip and has nothing to do with the actual set-up of a gathering. I personally consider these folks in violation of the basic spirit of the gathering and wish they would go away, or at least put away their trade goods. But since we have no cops, no courts, and no jails, they continue to do as they please, over the objections of many but also with the support also of many. Anyway, with the exception of these folks who are taking advantage of the free space, you shouldn't find any commercialism at a gathering whatsoever.
Rainbow gatherings are non-aligned both spiritually and politically. There is no one right religious or spiritual belief; people of all faiths are welcome to come gather. Often, people from specific churches or temples come set up their own camp and feed lots of folks from their kitchens (the Krishnas and the Bread of Life Christian camp being the most notable). There are no hassles towards any church group proselytizing or trying to win converts - if people want to listen, that's their own business.
Rainbow also does not support any specific political cause, party, issue, or candidate. Many people come to gatherings to recruit for their own specific Peace Walk, Drums around the Pentagon, environmental action, or whatever; but again, that is their own trip. They certainly have the right of free speech to spread the word about whatever event they are sponsoring. But they do nothave the right to call it a Rainbow event or claim they have support of the Rainbow Family. If they do make such claims, they are ripping off the Family name. Folks involved in such actions have every right to also mention, if asked, that yes, they consider themselves to be Rainbows. No reason not to fly your colors, especially when you're doing something you consider a good cause and are proud of being involved in. You just can't say that your event (protesting logging the rainforest, for example) is a Rainbow protest as such.
We have no leaders. We operate by consensus process. No one is in charge, we have no board of directors. For many regional events, a small circle of people often initiates the event, and the circle grows and becomes many. All the labor of getting the gathering together in a safe and healthy manner is done by volunteers.
The only rule we have is that of peaceful respect. That actually encompasses a lot, when you stop and think about it. Sure, no one can tell anyone else what to do, but if someone builds an unsafe fire under a tree, they will hear about it (hopefully in a sweet way) from many people who are worried about the safety of the camp. We like to say that everyone is Shanti Sena (Peacekeeper). The idea is to communicate in such a way that folks doing something non-peaceful, non-respectful, unhealthy, or unsafe will see the error of their ways and choose to get with the program. When something really out of line occurs (a violent individual hitting someone with a club, for example) a Shanti Sena council (consisting in the ideal of all interested parties, as well as some experienced folks from the Shanti Sena Clan to give guidance and physical safety) forms to deal with the issue. If the victim of the violence wishes to press charges, the incident is dealt with accordinly, and the Shanti Sena folks cooperate in turning the perpetrator over to local law enforcement - a controversial move, to be sure, but in some cases unavoidable and sometimes even desirable. If no one wants to see the local authorities involved but a person is considered a danger to the safety of folks in camp, two options are commonly turned to: someone capable of handling the situation volunteers to accompany the offending person 24 hours a day around camp; or the person must leave the gathering and not come back that year.
As per a standing consensus by the Rainbow Family Tribal Council, we don't apply for or sign permits. With the new group use regulations instituted by the Forest Service this year, this has become a difficult position to hold.One regional gathering signed a permit and gathered under a different name than Rainbow. Weird, and lot of people were angry at the folks who signed the permit,but what are ya gonna do? Take away their hippie cards? Anyway, theoretically,if a gathering has a permit, it is by definition not a Rainbow Gathering.
Also, by long tradition, we do not gather anywhere but public land. Occassionallythere may be focussed councils (Thanksgiving Council, regional councils) that happen on private land, but gatherings themselves are always held on public land. Again, if it happens otherwise, it is by definition not a Rainbow Gathering, though the event may be very rainbow in nature otherwise.
We take responsibility for every aspect of the gathering, from set-up to clean-up. We don't ask for help bulldozing roads, getting donations from local charities or food banks. We are self-sufficient in every aspect of our gathering, and responsible for ourselves. Most important, when the gathering is over, many people stay behind to totally clean up the site. No janitors are paid to clean up after folks. Gatherers are expected to use the recycling center set up on site and to pack out what they packed in. The clean up crew takes out all trash to recycling centers and to landfills, then restores and rehabilitates the site. This may involve scarifying the earth to loosen up compacted areas, filling in ruts caused by vehicles, water-barring hilly areas, and reseeding the ground. All shitters and camps are disappeared and naturalized. This is a lot of work folks! If you've never stayed for cleanup, you've never really done a gathering. This is not a dead lot - this is real, this is a labor of love, and it's one of the only reasons, both karmically and politically, that the powers that be haven't put the ax to us long ago.
A Rainbow Gathering is not a rock concert or a platform for speakers. If cars are allowed in the gathering area proper, and if there is amplified music as a central theme, it most certainly is NOT a Rainbow Gathering (the drive-in gathering in Texas was an exception, as we were not allowed to close the road).
If it were up to me to define it, I would say this is the most important aspect of the Gathering: It is a free assembly of individuals who come together to practice peace. The focal point of the Annual Gathering July 1-7 is a coming together in a large circle, each person praying silently in their own way for peace. Most of the regional gatherings also set aside a day for the Silent Circle. A Rainbow Gathering is not a party, although partying certainly happens. It is not just a big hippie campout, although there are lots of counter-culture and new-age types camping in the woods. It is not just the world's largest love-in/be-in/ smoke-in, although a lot of that certainly goes on. For me, without the element of prayer we might as well not gather at all. For me, without the element of the Circle in which we participate, we mights as well have a hippie convention at the Hilton. For me, without the practice of Peaceful Respect and continuing attempts to create harmonyamong each other and all beings of the Earth, me might as well give up any pretense that the human race is evolving.
So, does that make things more clear? You'll probably get as many different answers as you will people answering. Good luck sorting it all out. The annual Rainbow Gathering of the Tribes will take place in the Northwest next July - Oregon or Washington. Stay tuned for directions, which will probably come out about amonth before the gathering!
Love and Light,
Carla

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This is Not an offical document of any kind by the Rainbow Family. This invitation is my own creation, and as such only represents my own ideas. In no way does this mean I or anyone else represents the Rainbow Family, regardless of what the Family wingnuts say.

RAP 107
www.chebucto.ns.ca/Current/.../107.html
Gathering Consciousness
Please protect this Beautiful Land. Walk softly. Harm no living thing. Harmonize - Blend
in. Use only down, dead wood. Cut no living trees. Preserve the Meadows....camp in the Woods. We are caretakers of this land. Everyone sharing makes a strong Human Tribe!
Please Protect the Water Sources by staying out of DELICATE spring areas. Avoid camping, peeing, washing above spring areas. Keep ALL soap out of streams, springs or the creek!
Use a bucket to take your bath 60 feet away from the water source. To be certain of drinking water: boil it! Use the slit trenches or covered latrines - cover your paper & waste with ashes or lime, wash hands. Break the fly/illness connection: shit-fly-food-you! Dig no shitters near water areas or kitchens. Protect our Health! Use your own cup, bowl & spoon! Wash them after eating and rinse in bleach-water. Visit C.A.L.M./M.A.S.H. if you feel ill - especially if you have a contagious disease - or are injured. Camp Together - Establish neighborhoods. Community Fires only! ~ Each with 5 gallon water bucket and shovel for Fire Protection. If you are the last to leave a fire PUT IT OUT! Watch your gear: Be Responsible ~ "Tempt Not Lest Ye Be Lifted From." Pets are discouraged but if you must bring them keep them fed, on a leash and out of the kitchens, springs & fights. Clean up their poop. Love them. PACK IT IN - PACK IT OUT !!! Cleanup begins when you arrive. Bring in only what is necessary. There is no janitor here...you are the cleanup crew. Separate Garbage for recycling. Don't litter - Find collection point. Compost in pits only. You are the Gathering! Participate in Shanti Sena, the peace keepers council, and all activities, councils, work crews, workshops. Volunteer wherever needed: kitchens, welcome home, firewatch, parking lot, shitter digging, supply, front gate, etc. R-E-S-P-E-C-T your Sisters & Brothers energies. Keep the Balance: Earth, Sky, Trees, Water & People! Alcohol is Discouraged, Guns are Inappropriate, Violence is contrary to the Spirit. Please take no photographs or videos of people without permission. Discourage Drug Abuse. Buying and selling endangers our legal right to be here. The Magic Hat is our Bank, donate early to fund our Needs. The Magic Hat goes around at mealtime circles and with the Magic Hat Band. Our power together is many times our power separated. Enjoy the Rainbow with an open heart and you Will see the Vision. Join us for July 4th Silent Contemplation & Prayer for Peace, respect those maintaining silence from dawn. Hold the silence until the arrival of the Children's Parade.

WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Note: If you packed it in then pack it out.

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Looking for a fixer upper RV Trailer

2007-08-29T19:31:00Z

I'm looking and have bee looking for a trailer or even a small RV I can fix up. My budget is $1000 or less

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HOWDY FOLKS!!! OREGON/WASHINGTON

2007-08-10T08:40:24Z

Cross posted from Rainbow Family tribe

Howdy Folks Oregon!!!
topic posted Yesterday 8/9/07, 5:39 PM by evilive

We humbly invite all those who have the desire to join us in a celebration of the lives of our ancestors, and in our sacred tradition of assembling together in prayer, worship, ceremony, music and dance.

Where: At Indian Prairie in the Ochoco National Forest north east of Prineville. Directions
will be posted at a later date.
When: September 11, 2007 till September 23, 2007
Who: All peoples, all tribes.
Contact: Raven or Summer Breeze, 240-863-6250, email
angelonmyshoulder77@yahoo.com or write to 720 West Benton, Pocatello,
Idaho 83204

That sacred mountain calls to us to return once again. I have heard the call for a couple years now and can no longer ignore the urgency with which I feel drawn to the Ochoco Mountains. The universe has a way of confirming the unspoken messages that humanity receives. Today, the District Ranger Art from the Ochoco National Forest, told me that this place needs the rainbow rain dancing. Art wants us to come and rain dance in the Ochoco Forest because it desperately needs the rain. Art says his rain dancing is not working. What are we waiting for? I am praying for rain there even now. Spread the vibe.

May the prayers for peace on earth and among the children of men continue throughout the year. God knows how much prayer is needed for humanity every moment of our existence.

I really appreciate all that each one who gathers does to make these assemblies possible. Let all rainbow warriors continue to expand the circle of light.

Let the medicine wheel continue to expand until it embraces the entire earth. Come to Ochoco, ancient sacred land of willow this September, celebrate the solstice in sacred ceremony. Prepare for sacred lodge at the Four Corners in the spring, then on to Wyoming and Wounded Knee. Call a praying circle, call a sacred assembly in every state in every month of the year and in every country around this world. Surrender to the Spirit of the One Who is Love.

When you are all done in New Mexico and Colorado, and where ever you are going in between, come join us in the Ochoco National Forest next month for a memorial tribute and prayer assembly. The chosen gathering dates are September 11 till September 23rd....13 days....beginning on 9-11 with a memorial in our hearts for those who died in New York.and Pennsylvania...the 23rd hour love tour and in memorial of Elijah's birth in 1998, who has been in government captiviity since his eleventh day of life...and the sacred number 13 in the Mayan calendar. This is in honor of Shanti Sena Woodstock Luke Skywalker, Front Gate Luke, one of my dearest friends...and in honor and memory of my brother Joseph Greenfeather, all our loved ones who passed to the Spirit in the sky. May we all dance together.

Lovin you family.

NO PERMIT

Demand an alternative means of compliance with use of a traditional operating plan as provided for in the regulations!

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LOVE AND LIGHT

evi

Peace Everyone! Lost One.
_________________
I came into this life with nothing, and I still have some of it left...

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I have a dream....

2007-06-30T16:22:19Z

Lets see if anyone could be a witness,
or better yet inform me where this dream is already been realized.

I see camps(in mexico or s.america, maybe even in the states) for lost youth of the americas where they learn the basics of cloth, healthy food and shelter. They learn self defense, discpline, languages, maybe mathmatics and other subjects, they learn their natural born rights of self determination of freedom and how to secure and defend these rights, they learn how to bang on the system and ride for peace and liberty. they leave these camps, healthy, shining with intellegence, strong, fit and ready to spread the good news to other kids that are lost. The other kids would see right away that this kid has been thru it and the respect would be there, also since we are preparing for DayX there would be givin' two numbers to call once you leave the camp. One number is for new recruits and the other number is like a hotline with info, dates, locations and times
I know I cant be the only one that sees this?
So what iz up?

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Primitive Living Storyteller in Olympia, WA on Tuesday May 15th!

2007-05-14T02:34:10Z

Surviving and Thriving,

on the Edge of Civilization:

~With Nikki van Schyndel~

Nikki van Schyndel, an accomplished herbalist, artist tracker, primitive artisan and author, spent a year and a half living off the land on a deserted island in British Columbia, and learning volumes from that living. What does it feel like to eat only what you have gathered or honorably hunted? What do you do if you hurt yourself and the closest telephone is a 10 mile row away? What does it feel like to live directly, in the moment, with only your abilities and attitude keeping you alive?

Nikki's experience is nearly unparralleled in our culture, and even so in the earth skillz field. Come learn from this amazing storyteller!

On Tuesday May 15 from 6 to 8pm, in Lecture Hall 5 at the Evergreen State College, Nikki will present breathtaking stories from her experience, and speak to what survival means in this day in age, and how we can incorporate living with the earth into our lifestyles: however we love to live. This event is $3 for students, $5 general admission, or an equivalent non-perishable food donation for Camp Quiote. For more info, e-mail cense@evergreen.edu or call 360-867-6784. For Map and Directions, look here: http://www.evergreen.edu/tour/gethere.htm

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any beds?samantha star -Mermaid singer-touring UK AND USA JUne from Oceania

2007-03-29T21:01:33Z

my name is Samantha Star

and Im arriving in Europe in June and then plan to travel to America from there...
...all the way from Aotearoa and Australia ,where I am known

as "The Mermaid"...

Im so greatful to be involved in singing at gigs and festivals and collaborating with other musos on lots of projects!
as well as singing LIVE at Yoga and meditation classes, Healing Centres, Environmental seminars, Social change Lectures, focus groups, hospitals, retreats, meetings,...Anywhere where people are open to activation, opening their hearts, minds and spirits to healing, evolution and beauty...
Im so happy to be involved in
films scores, recordings, festivals and gigs....
and im so happy to accept offers of hospitality and warmth of safe happy places to sleep, eat, rest and wash from time to time...

I thought you may be able to help me out....what are the possibilities?....

....Bliss possablities....

... Samantha Star THE MERMAID is calling to you ....

. ...from Whaingaroa, on the island of the long white cloud, Aotearoa,
beyond the rainbows of Oceania in the Pacific!

Born on the Stormy southern coast of Australia to Celtic parents,
Samantha Star is traveling over to your part of the world and
would Love to sing at your event

"IF you like Dead can dance, Enya, Loreena Mckennit or Bjorke you
will LOVE Samantha Star...
her voice is BLISS..." Quote Simon Potter Musician, Melbourne, Australia

"Samantha Stars voice sends shivers down your spine, as she sings
the plight of the whales...Ocean conservation is personal to Samantha the
mermaid!..inspirational!"Quote Raglan Chronicle Newspapaer Aotearoa

"Goddess music -she is dripping with it!" Elise Fitzgerald, Earth Dance
Coordinator Australia

"Samantha Stars voice is so celestial...I close my eyes and I feel like Im home again floating amoungst the Stars!" Audience member Kundalini Yoga school Melbourne Australia

"The Mermaid is an ethereal album which may calm the ocean of emotion,
send babies to sleep, help to heal broken hearts, soothe world weary
souls,and inspire dreams..."Quote Samantha Star

~****~
Samantha Star is an independant Original solo female artist
with her ethereal celtic accapella vocals. Samantha weaves the
illusion of a choir of Sirens LIVE on stage with a loop pedol.

with 2 independant CDs internationally:
*'The Mermaid' CD released 2006
{meditaional healing ambient world pop and accapella}
and
* 'Juicy Reality' CD released 2000
{ambient experimental trance accapella}

There are some samples of Samantha Stars music on her myspace page...

www.myspace.com/samanthathemermaid

& you can purchase a copy of her CDs on her website...

www.samanthastar.net

In 2002-2004:
*was singing b-vox
as well as a feature vox
for Artists like
Nina Hagen
&Loka Nunda,

and The Eternal Choir.

and

*Singing for Films
(including co writing & singing the soundtrack to The Australian Koori Film "Dancing in The Dust"
which was shown@The Cannes Film Festival)

and

*Television and Radio
with Copping Productions in Melbourne Australia.

Samantha has perfromed live SOLO @ FESTIVALS like:
*The International Parihaka Peace Festival in Aotearoa(world, electronica,dub +reggae),
*The Prana Eco Spiritual Festival in Aotearoa(ambient,world,trance,electronica,dub,reggae),
*The Waikeke island Culture Festival in Aotearoa(world,electronica,dub,reggae),
*The Maui Dolphin Eco Festival in Aotearoa(accapella ,folk,reggae),
*Wise Management Pathways Mental Wellness Services Traditional Maori Powfri Ceremony (Waiata,healing,sacred)
*The Kingfisher Environmental Festival in Melbourne Australia(world,folk)
*The Maya Fusion Festival Melbourne Australia,(electronica)
*The sustainable living festival Melbourne Australia,(accapella,world,electronica)
*Rainbow Serpent Festival Victoria, Australia(electronica),
*Earth Dance Melbourne Australia(world,accapella,electronica),
*Dandenong Ranges Folk Festival ,Victoria ,Australia(world ,folk),
*Melbourne Fringe Festival,(electronica, experimental)
*The Spiritual Unity of the Tribes Gathering, Victoia Australia(healing ,sacred,world,folk),
*World Peace and Prayre day,Melbourne, Australia (healing sacred accapella world)
*Spirit of Tolorance day, Melbourne, Australia(healing sacred accapella world)
*starlight childrens wellness foundation Melbourne Australia(healing, accapella world)
*Very Special Kids Foundation, Open Day Melbourne Australia(healing,folk)
*Palliative care ward, healing the spirit, celebration of life day, Cabrini Hospital, Melbourne, Australia(sacred,accaplla, healing)
*The Byron Bay Blues Festival,New South Wales, Australia (world accapella)
*The Boite World Music winter Festival, Melbourne Australia (accapella world)
*international Nurses day Cabrini Hospital Melbourne Australia(accapella healing)

.....ect....and many more .....

*Samantha Star is currently working on new music
with Niccy from The legends of Reggae band of Aotearoa
'Corner Stone Roots'
and
*Also working freelance
for National TV in New Zealand
on ALT TV, SKY TV
as a interveiwer for their Music tv
as well as
at a cutting edge
mental health retreat called 'The Monastery' as a wellness therapist
-in New Zealand.
working with women who are experiencing the effects of trauma,stress & depression...

"you just NEVER KNOW what is possible"Quote by Samantha Star

We look forward to hearing from you regarding gigs for Samantha in June 2007

www.myspace.com/samanthathemermaid
www.samanthastar.net
samanthathemermaid@hotmail.com

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many homes and happily homeless

2007-02-20T14:35:46Z

So... I've been travelin for 2 1/2 years now, splitting time between the US and Central America (mostly Costa Rica). Just a few days ago, I returned to my old home of Minneapolis MN and feel embraced by old friends and family... it's comforting to a nomad.

It's not the 1st time I've returned... I tend to do seasonal travels... every 3-6 months I roll back thru here for a moment before heading out again. But I envision it like classic nomadic culture. Nomads don't always traverse new territory... they keep seasonal camps. In spring there is a camp, summer likewise, winter for sure, and they plant seeds, and learn where food grows (or what dumpsters are abundant), and return occasionally when the season and timing is right.

After a recharge and a few weeks of work, I plan to roll west (again) to CO, work there for a bit, then back to work at BRC in Nevada, then back to CA for fall and winter. in each place, I keep up contacts here on tribe and myspace and phone and telepathy, to announce I'm around and try to connect to make magick.

So nomads and nomad hopefulls... this is what works for me... I've been planting seeds and looking for productive fields all over these continents... and routine makes the landings softer cuz friends and family welcome you home(less).

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Roll Call

2007-01-27T00:14:30Z

Where's everyone at?

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

2006-12-13T17:25:51Z

Hi,

I’m seriously considering going to Las Vegas, Nevada for Christmas (no family) and wanted to find out some info about the area. I’ve never been to Las Vegas so I’m a total cherry. I am making plans for Saturday (30th) to potentially meet up for some weird fun so my Saturday night is probably filled Sunday I have to drive back to Los Angeles for a killer NYE’s party. But from the 23rd to the 30th, I have zero plans.

My question(s)

I need cheap motel place to stay or an inexpensive crash offer (dog friendly) (female preferred)
Free or cheap things to do
Dog friendly places to go / have fun

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Eco Travel Trailer?

2006-12-13T17:19:22Z

Anyone have one, seen one, knows how to build one? My husband is designing a concept for a 'green', eco-travel trailer. He is studying sustainable architecture and getting his certification in Building Biology & Ecology (a 'house doctor') and my brother started The Green Car Company here in Seattle (and we got a Biodesiel Suburban and I love to travel among my many other skills... put it all together and we might come up with something but it would be great to get some leads, resources or know if anyone's ever done it successfullly. It shouldn't be that hard concidering RVs are pretty energy effecient and low footprint by nature. But to be able to use healthy and green materials in a reasonably cost effective way could be the challenge. Anyone have good contacts, links, avenues to investigate?

We might try to pull this off by Burning Man since the theme this year is The Green Man. Is that totally unreasonable. Encouragement or Perspective Please. ;-)

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albuquerque

2006-11-15T10:24:43Z

after several years of motion, i have started to nestle into one setting (albuquerque, nm) for a stint, i am here for body and energy work school and will be here at least thru next october/november, so if anyone needs a spot to check into for a couple days and u're comin this way, lemme know and i can very likely offer u a comfy home. aloha n bless, k~~*

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oh i am so excited about this!

2006-11-13T18:15:47Z

OK, my partner and i are truck drivers - can't get much more nomadic than that! but the truth is that we started our nomadic lifestyle before that, when we gave up our goodpaying jobs, packed up a little old camper and left our land in Vermont to travel the us. dog, cat 14-year-old kid and us, travelling the country wiht no fixed destination. and we haven't stopped travelling since (8 years), much to the dismay of our kids, family, friends and former community. see in vermont 'travelling' means going to florida. that's it. so... noone can quite understand. our current 'home' is a cabin on some freind's land in the sierra nevada foothills. no electricity or gas but plenty of warm wood heat and LOTS of kerosene lanterns. and we love it. but we are moving on to other adventures now - working on creating a women's household in austin tx. i am so excited to connect with ohter nomads - share adventures, living spaces, resources and ideas ...

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Coloradoans!

2006-11-08T20:10:47Z

Hey folks. I'm a massage therapist. I'll be in Colorado Springs for two weeks following thanksgiving. Would love to work and meet fun people while I'm there. Know anyone in that area that would want massage from me and/or show me around?
Thanks!
Ricki

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input from the people please! A new gathering endeavors to manifest itself...

2006-10-14T19:11:55Z

this is the introduction to a crossroads of the new and old tribes...
a merging of the ways of the rainbows and burners, of the urban and indigenous, of the ecstatic and technological.
The events manifesting these intentions will be barter oriented, sustainably empowered and holistically/transparently operated towards
a future for these gatherings superior to any expectations. Th event will synchronize with natural phenomena..Ex. Lunar Cycles, Eclipses, Harvests, Disaster Relief and Migrations of other species. Plans are underway to include the surviving homes of the indigenous american population. This is a safe space for non-violent expressions of faith, sexuality, politics, health, and lifestyle in general. The first movement would be planned for north america, Peace to ya and help me get the momentum for the transit online!

http://tribes.tribe.net/evolutionation

its a blank page right now, im seeking community support for the intention as inspiration for concepts to be condensed into an agenda. Dates are being projected but first lets see if all the high energy folks of the various tribes with an inner nomadic compass can get in the same tribe and drop a few seeds!

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Couch Surfing in New Zealand

2006-09-13T03:10:44Z

If you could live / work from home in New Zealand - where would you go?

For those of you who are familiar with www.couchsurfing.com, the next Collective will be meeting in New Zealand in the coming months. Currently, we're scouring the countryside - from North to South, and any-which-way, trying to find a town / city / village / wonderful space to spend the next several months.

If anyone has traveled to New Zealand, or lives there currently, we'd love any and all suggestions on places to live.
Some criteria:
Infrastructure (access to quality groceries, transportation, **internet access**, etc)
Reasonable rents / local survival expenses
Proximity to a larger city (not essential)
And then ideally - sunsets, beaches, waterfalls and gold pouring from the heavens, right?

For more information on CouchSurfing, the Collective, and what we're going for, check out the following message board.
http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=3602

We want to get to know the country, the villages, the people, the everything as fully and soon as possible! So, post any-and-all New Zealand related suggestions, travel stories, wonderful experiences, relatives with free housing for us(*wink*), in this topic, or on the CS board.

Thanks a million, and happy travels!
Nikolas

And if you haven't found Couch Surfing yet... then you just did! A community of over 120,000, opening their couches and homes to the compelling philosopher & savvy traveler in all of us. See what you think!

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Extending the trip.

2006-08-24T01:57:09Z

Hey all, love the Tribe. Here’s my deal. . .

I have been trying to save up some money to take a prolonged trip around the world. (I say around the world because there are so many places I would like to visit, I haven’t been able to narrow it down to a single location yet. I’m torn between Europe, South America, the Caribbean, and Australia/New Zealand) Unfortunately I haven’t been able to save as much money as I thought I would. I don’t want to cut my trip short (I’m thinking of bummin’ around for a year or so) and was wondering if anyone had any tips that might allow me to stretch the adventure out as long as possible?

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other nomadic networks...

2006-07-17T05:24:38Z

http://www.hospitalityclub.org
http://www.nomadsunited.com
http://www.gosleepgo.com

yeah... but where's their discusion forum... huh?

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L.A. Woman looking for a Summer Sublet in NY!

2006-05-16T03:28:51Z

Hi there,
Artist/writer/alternative healer & world traveller chick- currently residing back in the old hometown of L.A. is looking for a cool, clean, somewhat pleasant/decent and CHEAP summer sublet in NY.
Would ideally like to find something for two to three months, as close to the $4-500 range (though cheaper would be even better!) as I'm going to probably keep my place here too in the meantime...
What you may not be able to find or learn through my profile here on Tribe, I can fill in here: I'm CLEAN! (looking thus also for a clean place/space or roommates if this would be a share situation...) I'm open/friendly, responsible, courteous and conscientious, respectful and relatively quiet. (Also partial to the same qualities again, if the situation would be shared.)
Any decent if not great, clean/pleasant/harmonious place that I can call home for the summer months while in NY would be fantastic!
Look forward to hearing from you!!!!
And thanks for your help~
S.

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to free cinema art and literature, "STAR" must die

2006-03-19T23:03:07Z

I suggest a funeral procession for "STAR" to end his terrble grimaces that mock us in the checkout line at the supermarket. The immolation of "STAR" in all his manifestations , Tom, Britney, Jacky......the Wannabe a Star....the Wanna see a Star...the wanna meet a Star...

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may GODDESS return ....

2005-12-27T00:46:30Z

Blessings to all , may The Great Mother Goddess of endless names and forms activate and manifest Her holy Shakti I AM presence in us and outside us , may the gregorian new year 2006 mark Her glorious return !!! thank you for .... being ! best wishes , nomads .... a starseed lightworker & Goddess devotee
Jai Maa

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NoMadness

2005-10-05T01:20:18Z

Hey, Im hittin the road June 1st traveling from New Hamshire and ending up in California eventually.. I'll be farming and massaging my way across the states....

Where is everyone here from?

What nomadic exeriences have you had?

This tribe needs to wake up!!!

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Headin to Houston

2005-09-30T04:25:49Z

We originally started this tribe to network travelers together. So I'll go ahead and start it off.

I'm in Austin, and am going to Houston on the 6th and coming back on the 9th. Anyone need a ride?

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Neo-tribal Nomadic Families

2005-07-09T20:20:26Z

Hey folks. I just wanted to canvas some of you to see how you felt about travelling extended families (I call these Neo-tribes, but you can call them whatever you like - I also like the term "Nomad Packs")

Bikers already often travel in this fashion, as do some "hippie" families. There is also a fairly large "mainstream" (or so they'd like to think) mobile culture of people who live in RVs, Vans, etc. On the occasions I've been privilaged enough to travel with these types of mobile communities, I was struck by the efficiency of the community at being able to deal with alot of the "travel hassles" and problems that sometimes can completely devastate a normal individual during their travels...

But before I start discussing this topic in-depth, what do you think about mobile communities? Would you rather be part of one, or do you prefer the solitude of your travels?

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In it together.

2005-04-09T03:43:12Z

We are all in this together – every galaxy in the universe intertwined, interconnected in this glorious display. Though scattered distances unfathomable here at home the movement of any single speck of dust effects the gravitation and inclination of every other heavenly body.
In this infinite realm nothing is out of place, not a single mood or a single face. We are all the infinites called the human race and this existence, as we know it, is only a taste!
Be not afraid of who you are… didn’t your teacher tell you - one among many - you are a shinning star! Try to grasp this reality… you will find nothing so hard. Release yourself and you will go far.
The tides of war have thusly shifted before. One seeks eagerly the other seeks no more.
The message was delivered but so few would read it. For those who did even fewer would believe it.
We are all in this together. We have nothing to hide from… each other having nothing to hide. It’s now time we group together. It’s now time we drop the disguise.
This time we can do it better – this time there will be no surprise.
My arms are open and my eyes are wide… we are all here together… now lets enjoy the ride!

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Bringing it Together

2004-12-09T21:50:56Z

Beautiful post, Beaudha!

We are all in it together. This is nomadic networking, so I thought it might be appropriate to acknowledge what some of us feel. We are all emanations of the same light, however, it is obvious that there are some of us have paths unlike the majority's. Many of us travel trying to find each other everywhere we go. Let's let this tribe be an atlas for the brighter entities.

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