what the hell was going down at ocala ?!

do you guys think that maybe next year i could set up my xbox in the main circle? and is there anywhere near the main circle where i could hook up a router and wifi so i could play xbox live?

 

For that, I'll have to bring my generator and wireless bridge. But I'm down. Maybe we could get a LAN going?

 

ok here`s more:
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I usually take candid pictures, usually without asking for permission. Usually I have no problem, but once in a while I encounter a person who vehemently objects, claiming that I am stealing their soul. It happened to me recently in the Caribbean island of Bequia, when an old woman covered her face long before I had any idea of taking her picture, and waved me away. In situations like this I simply pass because I have no interest in taking pictures of people against their will, rather than because I sympathise with their beliefs. In fact, I have no idea what these people are thinking. Can someone explain?

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Those cultures that retain a belief in 'sympathetic' magic (where something that was a part of the person, like nail clippings, hair, blood or even an article of clothing) could be used to cast a spell or curse. A part of the 'victim' is essential in creating a 'voodoo doll'.
The 'voodoo' doll is an 'image' of the person and it isn't a far stretch for superstitious people to view a photographic image as having similar 'power' and be afraid.
I think you are correct. It is good manners (and in some situations good sense) not to take pictures of people who object.

Emre Safak , Oct 08, 2005; 08:53 p.m.
I forgot to mention: would a painting of a person also be taboo?


Stephen H , Oct 08, 2005; 08:53 p.m.
Take two pictures, give her one back, she's still got her soul, you have your picture. : )

 

Anyone know whats up with Tradinbill? Who he brought home from the gathering or anything? Anyone reach him by phone/email? Strange. Very strange. His live feed cam shows the lights are on, But nobodys home.

PR

http://ohhotrod.tripod.com/rainbow/rainbow.html

 

As far as "How was Ocala"......"It's Ocala" and as always I chose to have a Good time and this I did!
So many old & new Family....."Thank You" Ocala
Love & Peace,Al
"Happy Trails" Rainbow Family

 

Ocala was good. All gatherings (and all events for that matter) have some schwaggness that goes along with it, but the 95% of good and love overcame all. I had a great time, met some good people, learned alot, and ready to get out west for more family events. loving you all!!

 

Closed my Site I did. Just wanted to thank all the "True Rainbows" I have met since 1977. Bless those who taught, pray for those that can't find their path.

For the Dude at Ocala that kept asking for a clue:

Look down at feet. Put one foot forward followed by the other.

Ocala was GREAT. RAINBOW was Great. Time to Plant and stock the Storehouse for my 2nd half of life. My Rainbow house is Closed but open for D-A-Y visits only. Same Planet, same Place, same great taste!


* Batteries not included


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Tradin' Bill

 

Adieu.

 

"Happy Trails" Tradin' Bill