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Chrysalis, Mason & Crew, the visuals were UNREAL! Folks, that was serious art. The music, well it was top flight. One fellow walked up to me and commented about how mature the skills and experienced the artists were. People were dancing and feelin' it. JP really did it right though and the mad skills he has as a party promoter and organizer beat anything I ever saw.

The police did come and while they were at the gate I know a dozen cars in a convoy to the party said "horseman, pass by" and kept on driving, missing the party. They took a look around and one of them said to me that it was one of the most responsible parties he had ever seen. They left without incident and that should help with the reputation if JP decides to repeat.

Lots and lots of work went into cleaning it before and after and the people themselves worked hard as a leave no trace event. Folks camped and did not have to worry about drinking and driving home as there was ample place to stay and party past dawn. We had unlimited cold water and cool aid. The grill was hot and cookin' and the drums were bangin'. Dancers and spinners did their thing. Someone brought a bus. JP was really on the ball and there were quite a few folks, mostly without id cards, who were turned away at the gate, but JP was much more interested in having a great party than anything else. I heard someone say "that is eighty dollars driving away" and JP responded with "I don't care." If they did not have ID cards or came to JP with lies he could smell trouble and trouble he did not want.

Biggest props however, over JP and over the musicians and the folks helping Jp, go to the party guests. It was the summer of love and peace and love were in the air and the vibe was great. Everyone seemed to get along really well and had fun. Everyone pulled together. I never heard the word "PLUR" but everyone believed in the concept and lived it.