Yesterday was POG’s 5th Annual Anarchist Picnic in Pittsburgh, PA. We had fun, though I didn’t find it as enjoyable as last year. I guess mainly because the location changed and it seemed like fewer people came out.I’ve got a few pictures for you though…
group photo
the future belongs to the daring
I just got hit with a water balloon thanks to Elijah!
water balloon fun
more water balloon fun
Elijah getting ready to launch a balloon
Tragedy struck shortly after the water balloon fight…Elijah was headed off to go play with the other kids again and he stepped on a bee. Somehow, I just knew that’s what he had done. I ran over grabbed his foot and used to my finger nails to tweeze out the stinger without squishing the venom sac and forcing more into his foot. Then, without even thinking about it, I sucked as hard as I could on the spot and spit to get out as much venom as I could. No big deal you say, but I am allergic to bees…like hand me an epi-pen or I’ll die allergic to bees. It’s been around 18 years since I’ve been stung by a bee and I have no idea how I might react.
Elijah ended up in pain a bit, but no swelling and no other ill effects. I had a numb mouth, lips, slightly tight throat and a really fuzzy head. No one went to the hospital, no one died and we learned that Elijah isn’t allergic to bees. As for me, well, if getting a little venom in my mouth can cause the reaction that it did, then I don’t think I want to get stung any time soon. Unfortunately, we did have to leave before the piñata fun, but we were able to raid the piñata for a couple goodies for the ride home — no one likes to see a sad/hurt child.
Here’s our moments of fame from local media…
KDKA Channel 2
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Channel 11 News came out, took some pictures & filmed a bit, but apparently we weren’t “radical” enough for them to put us on the TV
As a climber (I mean just fences, trees, complicated hillsides, swing sets – that kind of thing
, I HAVE to know… how did everyone get on the roof? Looks like a good gathering. Poor Elijah – I never wore shoes as a kid and stepped on many bees. Scary with your allergy, though…..
Comment by Sherri — August 4, 2009 @ 8:35 am
We were having a hell of a time keeping the banner on the roof, so for the picture we had some volunteers to climb up and hold the banner for the group picture. I believe the three guys on the roof just got boosts up to grab the roof and then stood on their booster’s hands and climbed up. Then they just got to the edge and jumped off on the way back down. I think it’s in the blood of a lot of us — to climb up to places we “shouldn’t be” and then have to leap off when we’re caught
Comment by michele james-parham — August 4, 2009 @ 11:55 am
We wanted to come, but Ron ended up having a work appointment and then we had a birthday party. I know Samaiya would have had a lot of fun w/ the “fwings” right next to the pavilion!
Comment by Jessalyn — August 11, 2009 @ 8:45 pm