I can’t explain how important my Transformus experience was to me. I have never met so many genuine people that actually care about the person next to them even if they just met him. In 44 years I have never experienced community. No I am still not a hippie. Transformus lived up to its name. Now to say thanks….

Jackie, Lynn, Kat, Salamander – Being a greeter as a virgin was awesome. Doing it with you really set the weekend on the right path. Thanks for continuing to be a friend all weekend. Kat, spanking is a disease. Get some help. Jackie you were so beautiful Sunday night all painted up. Salamander you were not sober enough to speak Saturday night but you spun some incredible poi. Spank that taint!

To the virgin that came on duty Thursday at 7pm. You impressed me so much by your attitude (nipple clamps) and the wonderful spanking. Then when I dropped to my knees to say thanks you gifted me even more. It would be great to get your name.

Mehl and Gail – Your Green Man Camp was incredible. From the Footprint tree to the tent to the Green Man Puppet you brought it. All the work you put into creating you camp was worth it.

Ludo and Armadillo – Loved the pub, the pints and the movies. Stupid leprechaun.

Trouble – You were so enjoying your virgin experience. I am glad I got to meet you.

Kiki – or should I say Lt. Dangle.

Gizmo – Loved the Love boat, the classic rock blaring trying to drown out the techno, and the Captain’s attire. Such suave d’ vive. (Or whatever I am trying to say) Also enjoyed your black-dressed dancing first mate. He was a trip. Edward Scissorhand costume and all.

Scratch – Only got to spend a few minutes with you while Raven snapped your photo but I loved how happy you were. What a smile. What positive energy. Hope we can hang out more next event. Your costumes were the bomb. I hope you get to do your fashion show next year. I would be honored to be one of your models. Large men are beautiful too.

Poppibear – Thanks for being a great neighbor. Your drinks were so tasty. But more importantly you were a great example of how I need to act. It didn’t click until Raven gave you your gift and yes she had to point out the lesson to me. I was so blinded by my first chakra when I arrived.

Firecracker moonchild – It broke my heart that we only got to see each other for just a few minutes. I am very grateful that we did get those few minutes. Can’t wait to get something going local.

Snakechaser – I will continue to promise to help you do things and then not show up if you continue to spank me for it. You took my back spanking cherry. You made it hurt soooo good.

Amy, the Bacon Bitch – Letterboxing is so freaking awesome. Raven and I are so addicted. Thanks for doing this as an Art project. We have bought stamps and are ready to go. There are at least 20 boxes right here in Winston-Salem.

Bourbon – I will be a ranger for you anytime.

Kristal lite – I loved giving you hugs and baking with you. Any time. Any place.

Johnny Danger – Spinning and spanking. Spanking and spinning. Do you ever slow down? Your Flogging 101 lesson for Raven and I at the greeter station was intense. Damn you like you some spanking/flogging. You also make an old man miss his youth.

Flash – It was so much fun to see you ‘enjoying’ your Sunday afternoon. A goblet of goodness and a half eaten cucumber. You need to come back next year just to gift some facial artwork to BuBha JoHn.

Sinnamon – You are such an inspiring person. Thanks for being you. I can’t explain how or why I feel this way. I just do. Easy Flash…I won’t become a stalker.

Michele/SC Libertine – You, my friend, are a disturbed soul. Your sick sense of humor is sicker than mine. I am so enamored. Keep it up and I may become a stalker after all. Thanks for taking me on my first ranger shift. Keep up the great work you did for the Art Team. Raven and I can’t wait to camp with you at Alchemy.

Foxy Moxy and Scott – Seeing you canoeing around the lake took my breath away. Watching you paint and seeing your walking canvases all over Tfus was inspiring. You unselfishly gifted so much of your time. To gift like that was beyond any concept I could grasp. It has made me stop being a recreational gifter and truly embrace the concept.

Bmac – I feel robbed that I only got to guard the lake road with you. I want to spend more time learning the Bmacian ways of life. As my inbred cousin would say…”you sure are a smart mother fucker with a pretty mouth”.

Mayhem – You have such a gentle soul. You were the star of the show. Staff god period. It was an honor to light your staff.

The Big Three…

Wordplay – How dare they take away your wheels? Don’t they know who you are?

Vespa – Thanks for asking to see my eyes.

Gatekeeper – You are the mother of Transformus. Your energy was so positive. Getting a hug from you made me feel so peaceful. You are such a beautiful lady. Shhh! Don’t tell Raven but I think you are a hottie.

Cypris, Kara, Ben, and Kane – Without Cypris and Kara being willing to indulge an old man last year and talk to him after their wonderful performance I would have never discovered Mysteria. I am forever in your debt. Thanks for including me in your personal lives as well as your burner lives. Ben keep spinning those tunes. Kane I can’t wait to learn staff moves from you.

Finally I get to the person that influenced me the most.

Raven – You shared so much with me. I would have never had the confidence to attend if you were not there with me. You introduced me to so many wonderful people that accepted me for me. What a wonderful feeling to be accepted. By watching you interact with everyone you taught me to stop being self-absorbed, judgmental, and condescending. You taught me to love people unconditionally and to love life. Without you there I would have never opened my soul. You are Mysteria to me.