![]() I got out of line and went to the tables and asked for Jim. After about a minute at the end of the line, I remembered the the part about participation from the printed materials that came with the ticket. When I got there, about 30 people were all standing around waiting to be fed. It was Jim, and he told me about his camp, and to drop by the next day at a certain time to be served some tuna. Having never seen this being done I walked up & asked what he was was doing. My first burn, 2003 the 2nd or 3rd day, I met Jim sprinkling water on a road. Half-baked ideas & views expressed aren’t necessarily those of the Burning Man organization.” ** I am merely a Participant with a passion for the event, people, and principles of Burning Man. **NOTE: I AM NOT AN OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF BURNING MAN. I recorded a tribute to Jim during my weekly podcast. I am grateful to have been so blessed by his gifts and spirit. The only meat I’ve eaten since going vegetarian was tuna caught by Jim & his crew. I met him my first year on the playa (1998) and have made a point to connect every year since. Captain Jimįew people embodied the Burning Man spirit to me like Captain Jim & The Tuna Guys. A memorial fund has been established to help his family. Those of you who wish to donate can do so here. Jim has been suspended by the Coast Guard. The 2 other deck hands were rescued and they will be OK. Long time burner, Captain Jim Peterson of Tuna Guys is lost at sea. I was saddened to read on the Tuna Guys Facebook Page: ![]()
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