on the opposite side, we got there 4am monday morning and huge swaths of "open camping" had already been marked off in various ways, yet with NO ONE in them at all. We finally found a thin stretch of space between two wide open taped off areas, that were NOT in the registered theme camp zones. One a...

I propose MORE logos. MORE branding. Absolution through Dilution. Once we reach a critical peak, where branding and logos are so pervasive that your sensory input simply ceases to stop processing them on a subliminal level, you will have achieved an advertising nirvana. This will be a level so enlig...

pinky's was indeed there, hugely popular, and except for a bunch of pink moop, they were awesome neighbors. open during the day, closing by sunset, and overall excellent. we were in the little yellow schoolbus camped right next door, and were very pleased with how well it was run and how respectful ...

i ain't bringing any vinyl down, but I'll be toting a huge collection of cd's. Ain't no sissy house in this setlist. Feel the monster that is ARE Weapons, club yourself with the homostylings of Scissor Sisters, Try and keep with the the style changes of Fiery Furnaces, Stroke your beard to Classic Z...

As an old time frisbee golfer who stopped playing around 1998, I cannot believe someone would pay $150 for a pole or basket. What the fuck? Get on the playa, plan out your holes as you go, or take a quick trip and figure it out. Hole 1 green starts at center camp and goes out to the lamppost at 6:30...

when you get to the gate, you'll receive a big packet. The map will unfold, all registered theme camps will be listed with their locations. You will also receive a booklet listing a day-by-day listing of pre-scheduled events that various theme camps are planning - however you'll discover the entity ...

60 gallons of water for 3 people????

Hey kids, We've got room for 1-2 more people, depending on gear, in the schoolbus! Here's the details: SCHEDULE: Departing Seattle Sun 8/29 @ 4am'ish Departing BRC Sun 9/5 @ open RIDE: We've got a converted school bus named the Wee Todd that will be making the trek again this year. Cruise down the f...

my wife made one back in 2000 that worked great - she's gifted a few to others. Just a plastic dixie beep cup and a little duct tape, and the ShePee saved many a girl in them sanicans.

traktor is the best. i use it in conjunction with a midi keyboard, and have full slider and knob control there. simply awesome. I plan to setup a complete mobile DJ rig, based on traktor and possibly with a custom-made midi control board. just walk in, drop the box down, flip the power, and start pl...

pouring your bags of urine into the potties is just fine, mr hughes. keep the bag, and throw it away in your own garbage, though. as for ice, there's been discussion elsewhere, but that's okay. to save you a search, ice has been $2 per bag the last few years. You usually have a choice of crushed or ...

always freakish events of synchronicity out there. two years ago, as we're all pulling up to the gate, one of the virgins says out loud, "I think I know someone who's gone to this before - I think I took her job when she left the company." The greeter we met 2 minutes later turned out to be her. las...

Rian's idea is great. I was about to go on a tirade about the logo-reaction people seem to get, and how they're like old gods: learn not to pay attention to them or get emotionally affected and they tend to stop existing as a thing, but Playa Beer Reserve changes everything.

the wi-fi access can be sketchy. don't expect it to ever be up, but be appreciative when it is.

hi toolbetty. a few years ago, on thursday late afternoon, a massive RV rolled in and parked very close to us. while we were rather annoyed at the perceived intrusion to our space, we went over to greet them anyways, and it was a couple of about 55 or 60. They had never been to Burning Man, but thei...

Probably the best way to find out the answer to this is to come out this year, bring a TV with a set of rabbit ears, plug in and start pointin. I find that nothing is more relaxing than being at burning man and catching up on my seinfeld and simpsons reruns. but no 'friends' it just doesn't feel rig...

blech. i hate boboli crusts. a few of us are planning to do a playa pizza delivery service, late at night, with surprise deliveries to various spots. ruled out pre-making the pies right away, as well as making our own dough (really the only way, in my completely biased, italian, ex restaurant runnin...

I checked the theme camp locations list, and they do appear to have placed you at esplanade and 9:30, implying it's ON the esplanade. Oddly, my pals over in Area 47 (Flight 2 Mars, Alien Monkey Love Nest, Space Virgins) are also assigned the same location. Can't wait to see the fight a brew over thi...

The builders of the Shark car are friends of mine. I'm responsible for getting the initial few to Burning Man for the first time, and was the direct inspiration for the Shark car after some toys I purchased at a Wal*Mart in Reno. The builder of the car is, all-in-all, a fairly mellow person who was ...

You can also put your info on PlayaNet which, when it's up and running, is a great, searchable means of finding someone. If you're going to use the bulletin board, make up a sign in advance, bright and obvious - maybe red and white stripes, or black with a yellow circle in the middle - and make them...

where do you guys get your Troll-o-meters and Creep-o-meters that have such accuracy. Mine are cheap pieces of shit made in Taiwan, and I suspect the dials are just painted on.

I agree. Be wary, as one should in any situation, but go and have a beautiful time. You may want to look into camping with the Solo collective which is all lone travellers, men and women. If you're in a situation that doesn't feel right, try to move to where people are, or ask some passing, friendly...

But sure, go ahead and blame Larry because he didn't do enough advertising for your band at the event. Don't worry. I do, and plan to continue blaming Larry for a whole litany of things. I wonder: are your amps going to be covered, or are they going to say "MARSHALL" in big bold letters advertising...

Well, honestly, it's Larry's own damn fault for not posting the lineup on the website. Even just the main stage schedule would be good, so I can know ahead of time which bands SUXORS and go buy some t-shirts or check out the tits.

Beer requirements can be estimated by this handy formula: B = Beers needed D = days on the playa P = average pints you have at the bar on a saturday night. W = Weasely neighbors and campmates who will come underbeered. B = ((DP+4) + 10(W)) + 6D for example, if you're camping with 3 others, drink an ...

No offense my friends, but myself, I see BRC as a "be here now" experience and I don't think anyone should wast this valuable time on a computer. you don't think YOU should waste the valuable time on a computer. There are plenty of reasons others may want to spend part of their valuable time on a c...

dude!! awesome. where can i buy a ticket for this show? my BM ticket doesn't mention whether I get into the shows for free, so i assume i need a separate ticket. is there going to be parking available at the show? should i buy the album early, or will there be a download station at the show so i can...

first this first: your camera will never quite be the same. It won't necessarily be broken or wonky, but there will at least be some tan dust in odd little crevices that you will never get out. accept that and move on. common sense keeps your equipment top notch. Use a neck strap if you can to preve...

This will be my second trip with our modified school bus, but I've been informed differently about Washington State Laws with regards to skoolies. Basically, my understanding is that you are required to remove the STOP sign and cover over any text that reads SCHOOL BUS. But other than that, you can ...

Having gone often, I suggest being prepared for both cold and warm. It's generally chillier at night, and it's awfully nice to be able to snuggle in deep. bring a sleeping bag, air mattress, and 1 or 2 extra blankets. you can always use the blankets for something else if you don't need them to keep ...