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A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

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Is this what they call a barnraising?

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Shannon Larratt

Minnesota is Mennonite/Amish territory, right? Psychoticnortherner did his first suspension with El Verno at Holy Mackerel in St. Paul, a six-point angel. Photo by Christine Lenzen. Yeah, I know I posted a photo from this event already, but I really, really, really like barns.

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18 responses to “Is this what they call a barnraising?”

  1. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar
    wish_I_were_a_dragon…

    black/whiteness always make stuff seem more peacful…

  2. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar
    wish_I_were_a_dragon…

    black/whiteness always make stuff seem more peacful…

  3. Raevyn Avatar
    Raevyn

    awesome shot

    the barn in Tweed was the best!

  4. Raevyn Avatar
    Raevyn

    awesome shot

    the barn in Tweed was the best!

  5. El Verno Avatar
    El Verno

    For Chris’s first suspension he asked me for Angel!! This kid is awesome…I must say thanx to Spam and Benny for helping all three days we were there……

  6. El Verno Avatar
    El Verno

    For Chris’s first suspension he asked me for Angel!! This kid is awesome…I must say thanx to Spam and Benny for helping all three days we were there……

  7. benito Avatar
    benito

    my my i do love that barn. what a wonder full tree days!

  8. benito Avatar
    benito

    my my i do love that barn. what a wonder full tree days!

  9. benito Avatar
    benito

    oops that was susposed to be three days,

  10. benito Avatar
    benito

    oops that was susposed to be three days,

  11. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    That’s my brother. I love him but I think he is crazy most of the time 🙂 haha

  12. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    That’s my brother. I love him but I think he is crazy most of the time 🙂 haha

  13. akf612 Avatar
    akf612

    “but I really, really, really like barns.”

    Shannon, you’re awesome.

  14. akf612 Avatar
    akf612

    “but I really, really, really like barns.”

    Shannon, you’re awesome.

  15. IAM: Psychoticnortherner Avatar
    IAM: Psychoticnortherner

    Feel bad correcting you verno, but its hard to distinguish who is hanging. I’m Josh (you can call me “the BIG JERSH” as wel), not Chris, but Chris went up right after me and his suspension went well too! Go Modblog!

  16. IAM: Psychoticnortherner Avatar
    IAM: Psychoticnortherner

    Feel bad correcting you verno, but its hard to distinguish who is hanging. I’m Josh (you can call me “the BIG JERSH” as wel), not Chris, but Chris went up right after me and his suspension went well too! Go Modblog!

  17. IAM: Psychoticnortherner Avatar
    IAM: Psychoticnortherner

    BTW, IAM: Benito and Spam did a great job throwing my hooks. Also, I couldn’t have done it without ben’s support. Thanx buddy!

  18. IAM: Psychoticnortherner Avatar
    IAM: Psychoticnortherner

    BTW, IAM: Benito and Spam did a great job throwing my hooks. Also, I couldn’t have done it without ben’s support. Thanx buddy!

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