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Dear friends,
First and foremost, Happy Pride Month!
It’s been busy two months of planning and hard work since you last heard from Madam’s Den. I’m thrilled to announce our Black Rock City address is 7:30 & Encantado! Playa’s song is calling! Are you ready for the most vibrant and queer Playa experience ever?
Together, we create an awe-inspiring and boundary-breaking community on Playa. So, get ready to unleash your inner queer animal, and let the vibrant energy of our glowing camp sweep you off your feet!
Our mission: to queer the 𝑓uck out of Black Rock City like never before!
Let's embark on this magical journey together!
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This year, we're keeping things fierce by sharing all our communications and juicy deets on our website. No more FOMO, hunty! If you missed the first Madam’s Newsletter, don't worry, we've got you covered. So buckle up, C&J royalty, because in this newsletter...
- Meet Madam's Den Hoes.
- C&J village updates.
- Be a joiner! 'Cause let me tell you, together is where the sexy magic happens!
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Madam Ruby, caressing the controls, welcomes y’all!
This year we are in the safe and skilled hands of industrious Farmer (Erection), lightning Sparky (PowerVerse), and ingenious trio Right Nut, Left Nut & Ditto (WaterWerqs).
Runner is at the helm of the Happy Camper Committee, while we have Details, who will, with the help of all of us, make sure each camper transforms into a sparkle stallion (volunteering is sexy)!
We have Cobalt (PlaceMaking) welcoming you home, and creative duo Kompass(ion) & DannyBaby (Black Rock Desert Cruise Association) are making sure we have plenty of ‘OMG Amazing’ moments, serving them up like hot cupcakes fresh out of the oven!
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2. C&J Village Updates
Our Happy Camper folks have been working their magic, sharing an extravagant buffet of information, so overflowing it might leave your head spinning faster than a disco ball at the Afterglow. But don't you fret, loves, we have a "What the FAQ?" page where you can read about what to expect from your experiences with Comfort & Joy! Check it out!
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3. Be a Joiner!
Comfort & Joy is a tapestry of indefatigable, ardently driven individuals whose contributions knit together our Queerdom from the rainbow's end, right in the middle of Black Rock City. We need the help of all campers! Find your groove, connect with fellow campers, and add your unique spark to our Queerdom.
We have different ways for everyone to plug in and meet your camp family.
It's my party!
It's your party!
It's our party!
Our spectacular Afterglow Pride is a lifeline that keeps our C&J world spinning. Each of us on the Playa costs $1,000, but honey, Afterglow is our fairy godmother, turning that pumpkin price into something manageable. So come on, give us a hand, volunteer! This isn't just OUR party, it's YOUR Pride extravaganza! Trust us, there's nothing else like it! And you get the free ticket!
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Work Parties @ Sparky & Minty's Home
Unleash your inner artisan, all while making merry with your fellow campers. Picture this - a summer day filled with paint strokes and stitches, all accompanied by tasty food and a hot tub. Sounds like heaven, doesn't it?
Well, get ready, because we're throwing not one, but TWO work parties. We're rolling up our sequined sleeves to create a gate to our village, sew radiant flags that'll light up the Playa, and sprinkle some C&J magic on the Temple of Queer Dreams. So come, join us, and let's make some art, and some memories, together!
June 17th: the first party starts at noon - until late
July 15th: the second party starts at noon - until late
Sparky & Minty
3113 Linden St
Oakland, CA 94608
gate code: 6969
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Volunteer for the "Support the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe" initiative
Sweethearts, if you're outside of San Francisco, don't fret! We've got a place for you in our vibrant tapestry. We've lit the spark for our "Support the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe" initiative, and the beneficiary is The Victim Services Program. We need you to help us fan the flames! .
We need volunteers to spread our message far and wide, reaching out to every glorious theme camp at Burning Man. If you're feeling the call, we're ready for you! Fill out the form and read up on our 12th Food Drive and 10th Fundraiser. Come, let's make some waves, together!
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C&J Camp Daddies, Mommies Dearest, and Grandies Queerest
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Finally, building a village in a barren desert is expensive! Creating a society that runs without money in Black Rock City, within a default society that runs on money, costs more than the time we gift, only – this reminds us how dependent we are on food, water, and its distribution to our showers; electricity and logistics infrastructure; music, dance, and COMMUNITY!
This year, we call you C&J Camp Daddies, Mommies Dearest, and Grandies Queerest! Your generosity wields power to transform our vision into a reality: by donating to Comfort & Joy, you become a weaver of our enchanting Queerdom. Comfort & Joy is a non-profit organization, and your donations are tax-deductible.
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So, dear friends, let us unite in purpose and passion. Let us create a realm where Queer souls can find solace, inspiration, and connection; a space of love, acceptance, and radical self-expression. Together, we can build a village that defies expectations and embodies the spirit of Burning Man.
With dusty hugs and loads of love on behalf of all my wonderous hoes
Madam Ruby )'(
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