Burner De/Merit Badge FREEBIRD

FRIENDS OF JOEY PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION

Burner De/Merit Badge, FREEBIRD

Honestly, this is a you had to be there sort of thing. I believe the incident is now a legend in Burning Man lore, a classic yarn if you will.

It’s Sunday night, the people have gathered at the Temple awaiting its burn. It’s a time for silent reflection often wrought with tension, built up emotions anticipating the group flow of catharsis, there’s always someone shushing and another yelling for everyone to sit down (like you won’t see a huge burning building).

This year a beloved member of DPW had just passed, to honor their memory, as is the purpose of the Temple, during the designated quiet time an art car released the mellifluous tones of FREEBIRD into the air. FREEBIRD was this beloved’s favorite song, it was a beautiful moment, for just a moment before the surrounding crowd popped with a mix of mirth and agitation. Some words were exchanged, the final sentiment being, “You do you.”

My partner and I were sitting in the immediate vicinity and heard the whole thing go down. I’m team FREEBIRD, obvs.

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With the FREEBIRD patch, I am retelling my personal experience of being in the crowd surrounding an incident at the Temple Burn of 2012, perhaps you were just there like I was, not knowing but a few heresy points of interest. Since I posted this I've learned so much more about the man for whom the grief tolls, Joey Carroll, aka Joey Jello. People have messaged me to tell me of his accomplishments, what their friendship meant to them, the impact he had on the lives of his crew-mates, friends, his Burning Man community, his ride or die buddies and community at home, and his family. 


Knowing more, I felt it imperative to create a freebie add-on for the people whose lives he touched through his actions and friendship. I am in the business of creating moments mori after all, so here's my literal stab at it. I've created two patches, I'll include one or both per availability with any patch order from his friends, just write in the comments at checkout NEVER BETRAY or TALL BIKE. If you're not into making an order, that's cool, slip me a DM and I'll stick one in an envelope and slap a forever stamp on it to get it to you.

I've set up a second machine just to make these for you, please claim one or some. I love y'all, thank you for giving me much needed context and an opportunity to make something special just for y'all.

Burner themed De/Merit Badges based on snarky inside jokes that have endured the test of time.

This is a great addition to any patch collection, especially your Burner De/Mertit Badge collection, see more here https://shop.qathihart.com/shop/40572962/do-you-even-burn-bruh

2.5" round

Everything in my shop is handmade to order by li'l ol' me in my home studio in Southern Oregon. There are some things that are easier to make in groups of 2 or more, so when someone orders one, I'll have leftovers giving me a small ready inventory, (the Burner De/Merit Badges for example). My shipping times have production times built in, however if I have it on hand, I'll ship asap. I don't actually have piles of inventory in stock =) the quantity available in each listing is there to give you an opportunity to order as many as you want.