Muffin Gate "Sauna" Seeking Buffalo Robes

... or old blankets will do if you have 'em. Here's a message from the Muffin "Gate" crowd: For all you out there with the cold of spring in your bones the fix is a good sweat. To complete the image we need all the old blankets, cotton coverlets, down comforters, moving pads and buffalo skins we can find. Help us out by bringing an old cover and dropping it off at the entrance camp on yur way in. If we can find enough rocks we'll have a warm place to drive out those chills and get ready to roll. A few logs of Oak will be gratefully accepted as well.

Editor's Note: That's right, a proper sweat lodge is NOT covered with plastic tarps alone! It needs to breath. So break out those healing crystals and get your chakras tuned up and prepare yourself to shed all that bad stuff you've been carrying around. Rumor has it that some creek access has been opened up complements of "mow down II" and it sounds like we will really be able to use it.

Lastly: IF YOU SUFFER FROM A SERIOUS ILLNESS OR HAVE AN ACUTE HEART, CIRCULATORY OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEM, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SWEAT BATHING (Or MUFFIN'ing in general for that matter!).

Extended Muffin Forecast: Better Than Fair To Middlin'

As of Tuesday PM things seem to be shaping up in the weather dept. It looks a little iffy for the early arrivers but by Friday any major weather should be well on its way to Boise. Saturday is lookin about as good as it gets for one of the coldest Mays on record. Zero % chance of precipitation Sat/Sun/Mon! ... you gotta like those numbers! Then again we are talkin about the foothills here where a little downburst can happen at any time. That and those expected lows are for way down the hill in balmy Mutantville so be prepared for a chilly evening or two. That said, what other excuse are you gonna come up with for not Muffin'ing this year? Once again, last minute discount tickets are available. Phone lines are open. Get your nose out of Facebook for a minute and track down a ticket! Could just be one of the best Muffins ever!

Just Announced: Saturday Evening Pot Luck (Without Elvis)

Hate cooking those 5 course meals? Especially at the Muffin? This year we'll make it simple for you. Slap together just one of your favorite dishes and bring it out to the Saturday Evening Pot Luck. Don't have a favorite... or even a specialty dish? I guess you could go with the Elvis/trailer trash theme here... Fried squirrel anyone? How about a Frito casserole? Peanut butter and banana sandwiches? Squirt cheese and Ritz crackers? Pigs in a blanket? OK, maybe not. Just bring something YOU want to eat. Plates and sporks will be provided.

Muffin XXXV Has Landed: Only Minor Damage Reported

So... the grass is cut, firewood and port-o-pots are on order, the music is lined up, T-shirts are being screened, pins are on the way, movie screen is going up, trophies are being polished, capes dry cleaned, pits groomed and the stage is set ... for yet another huge MUFFIN!

If you haven't got your ticket yet, you still have a week left to do something about it and save yourself 5 bux and the embarrassment of having to pay the outrageous full price once you get there. There is still enough time to drop a check (payable to Meadow Muffin please) in the mail and get your very own discount ticket to Muffin XXXV.

If you can't make the entire party (it's a big weekend!) one-day (one-night) discounts will be available at 1/2 the normal price. No extra charge for those that want to make it a 5 day event.

For those that want to pitch in, there is considerable stage, sound and drive-in setup to be done on Friday so feel free to show up a little early and get some extra Muffin in before the throngs arrive. You always wanted to be a roadie for a big R&R show... now is you chance to live that dream!

Stay tuned for additional posts as the big date approaches.

Pins Are Back! Lil' Lucky Ju Ju is Muffin Bound!

There'll be some heavy mileage on the Lil' JuJu rolling pinball arcade after this month. It all starts with an appearance at the Pin-A-Go-Go (5/14-16) at the Dixon Fairgrounds. Then it's off to the Maker Faire (5/22-23) at the San Mateo County Events Center... Finally (assuming the wheels haven't fallen off) its scheduled to make an exclusive two day appearance at (you guessed it) the MUFFIN! Is that cool or what!?!

If you missed the Lil'JuJu three years ago, you are in for a real treat! It's essentially a mobile museum of pinball where you get to play all the machines for FREE! That is after you make your personal donation to Muffin of course (aka a "ticket"). So get busy and get your ticket before they are all gone!

Lucky Ju Ju Pinball

713 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501

Weather Prediction is FAIR for Muffin Mow Down, Saturday May 15th

Muffin "mow down" or prep day is on for this Saturday May 15 for anyone who would like to help out getting things rolling this year. Or if you are anxious to nail down a camp site or just help nail down the stage top, feel free to make the trek to Browns Valley for the event. Those that are confirmed hope to be on site by 10AM to begin operations. If you would like to attend, please bring your gas powered weed eaters, shovels, tool belts, etc. if you got em. With any luck the tractor will fire up so we can get some real cutting done. If you have questions please send an email to muffinxxxv@gmail.com

Lastly, Advance tickets will be on sale at Paul Pot's Open Mic at the Missouri Lounge in West Berkeley Wednesdays until the Muffin. Stop by and ask your host Paul for information. Admittance is free and you will be highly entertained!

Missouri Lounge Open Mic
Wednesdays, 7 - 10PM

2600 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA

510 548-2080

Tentative Muffin Music Schedule Posted (Unofficially)

For all those out there that have been waiting with baited breath... here is the current line-up for music performances at Muffin XXXV.

Friday May May 28th, 7PM - 10PM

• "Open Mic" Format
  
• Three song limit (unless you're REALLY good)
  
• Sign-up starts at 6PM (first come...)
  
• Sound system is "No Warranty"
  

Saturday May 29th, 4PM - Midnight

• The World Famous Hokum Boyz
• Pseudo
• The Happy Clams
• The Unreal Band
  

Sunday May 30th, 4PM - 9PM

• Cosmic Shenanigans (All 5 or them at last count!)
• Doggie Jomo Orchestra
  
• Lost Hippies Jam
• David Matela
• Dan Lange

Hmmm, this line-up is looking awful familiar somehow. Maybe we can spice it up with a comedy act or perhaps a few pet tricks... Any takers out there?