Monday, September 19, 2011

The Ewoks - A Gentle, Peaceful People

A most amazing camping trip.  Adam and I attended "Fire 13," a dance party in the wilds of Washington near a little town called Glenwood about thirty miles north of Hood River.  The party was on about 80 acres of wooded land with a large grassy clearing where tents were pitched and three sound stages set-up.  Around a thousand folks attended - some in Star Wars inspired costumes in keeping with the theme "An Ewok Village."  Many of those NOT in costume appeared plenty exotic too.

Although it is likely that I was the oldest guest on the premises, I did not feel out of place and had a great time.  We pitched our tent between two of the stages.  The party did not take long to get started - and once the sun set there was a way cool laser and light show to keep everyone inspired.  It is possible that various chemical substances also contributed to the inspiration...

In any event the party went-on all night.  Indeed, it was still continuing albeit at a somewhat reduced tempo when we upped-stakes yesterday morning.  I did attempt to catch a few hours shut-eye during the wee hours; but our strategic location between two massive sound systems was not particularly conducive to sleep. 

I was very impressed with the friendly, well-behaved and generally laid-back atmosphere.  My first Rave.  Hah!

Although NOT an officially recognized Star Wars character, Adam was well received in his Panda costume

A beautiful Sunday morning...the dance continues even as they began to break-down the stages...

So there you have it!

Well, this morning I hope to head-over to Jane's for a little photo shoot.  Daughter Morgan left for college this weekend and mom and dad are feeling a need to sell her car.  Daughter apparently refused to take pics for posting on Craig's List herself - a matter of principle in her mind, I'm sure.  

Leah has the day off so I hope to hook-up with her for lunch and Amanda is due into PDX today so supper with my daughters is in the cards.  

The weather is improving this morning...supposed to be a very nice week.

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