For males "shirtcocking" is a definite NO NO! Take the shirt off and apply sunscreen liberally! Or... Cover up yer penis!

O.K. This is probably going to go against ALL the "stuff" you've been hearing about the VW air-cooled engines but hear me out... Volkswagen did not and would not, build an engine that would overheat in STOCK form. These engines have been around for a good long while and have been operating all over ...

Hey Divreon, You've been getting a LOT of really good suggestions for your camp. I've been going since 96 and worked DPW for 4 years so I'll throw in my 2 cents worth; Probably THE single most important thing for everyone attending to do is to READ AND HEED THE SURVIVAL GUIDE! They are not kidding o...

Auntie is correct... IT'S A JOKE PEOPLE! Take care of your vehicle and DON'T do the things I listed!

Ladies PLEASE... If you must hover LIFT THE SEAT AND/OR CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF! Either that or improve yer aim dammit! Can't tell you the number of times I've had to wipe up after a member of the *fairer* gender when they decided their bottom parts were just too delicate to remain seated for the en...

Seen posts along this line before and the very best suggestion I can make?
STAY HOME!

What's probably far more important is prepping your car BEFORE you leave for the Playa... As for afterwards? Sure it'll be dusty as all get out but unless it's been run extensively while your at the event I wouldn't worry about changing out filters/oil till you get home. DPW auto shop blows out air ...

Be sure to overload your 40 year old vehicle the you haven't performed any work on in the last 20 years. Oh and be sure the tires are under-inflated, don't bother to check the oil or other fluids. And if you're a die hard dead head with an old air cooled hippie bus? It's perfectly O.K. to run the th...

By all means read and heed the survival guide... WE ARE NOT KIDDING ONE DAMN BIT ABOUT WHAT CONDITIONS MAY BE LIKE! Here's some things you may not see on the guide; 1) Leave your expectations at home, You'll be very limited or greatly disappointed 2) Come with an open mind, willing hands and an open...

HERE'S SOME HELPFUL TIPS FROM AN EXPERIENCED BURNER: 1) Make sure that piece of junk yer drivin is up to the trip in the first place! That 30 year old junker you've been schleppin around town in may be fine IF you're near civilization but once you get outta Reno all bets are off! 2) Get the thing ch...

YEAH THAT'S RIGHT WE'RE STILL OUT HERE CLEANING UP AFTER ALL YOUR SORRY ASSES! What is it about "pack it in, pack it out" that you fuckwads don't seem to understand? And oh yeah that *special* camp that decided to just up and leave all manner of filth? (you know who YOU are) Don't even THINK of tryi...

Stay home next year deathray
We're STILL out here cleaning up after all you're sorry asses (yeah I'm with DPW A$$hole) Better yet? stay AFTER and help with CLEAN UP THEN AND ONLY THEN you might have a RIGHT to bitch about something otherwise SHUT THE FUCK UP ASSHOLE!

There's a LOT of us here (Keys) that wait till the storms get closer so we can see where they're actually going to be headed. If we'd evacuated with the non-residents it would have meant hours and hours snarled in traffic and spending a whole BUNCH of cash that we just don't have to spare for hotels...

Now that you mention it... Wouldn't mind seeing Osama tied to a palm in the middle of a Cat. 5 storm

I would guess that you've never been through a hurricane? It's NOT much fun. And I for one wouldn't wish something like that on anyone.

BM 2008 why? cuz I'm not going this year

Nope no fake guns at BM... Usually only real guns DAMN! I miss the drive-by shooting range!

And for those of you that don't remember back that far...YES there actually was a drive by shooting range complete with purple smiling dinosaur

Hey Antim,
I like the idea of handing out the thumpers...I WANT one!

I know this thread has gotten a little off track, I'm glad to see ALL the responses. It helps me to keep it all in perspective and not take myself too seriously. I'll be back to BM.

I've seen this kind of post years past with all the various responses . THIS is exactly what I was hoping for. I've been out to Black Rock before BM once or twice and it was great! I know we're NEVER going to eliinate the "idiotmoronfratbrat" factor entirely. My only purpose in starting the thread w...

Oh, I'm not giving up on BM entirely. I'm doing a one year sabbatical for some practical/personal reasons. Plus, I just need a break. I'm still in transit to Florida. LONG DRIVE! Look for me in 09. I agree, when I CHOOSE to LOOK for it, there's a LOT of good things going on at BM. I made some very s...

I try my level best to be fully prepared every time I go, way overprepared is what usually happens. I've been glad I did it on more than one ocassion. I've been able to help out campmates that didn't have that special thingie-whats-a-whozits to make some vital repair, spare EVERYTHING! I was glad I ...

Some great comments!
I'll put myself into the "Burnier Than Thou" gang. The event has changed FOR ME over the years. And yes, some/most of it has been for the better.
Trying to deny anyone admission just won't work, you pay, you go. I think it's up to US and BMORG to educate people about the event..

I admit, a boycott is an extreme knee-jerk reaction. I am VERY grateful for all the replies to this post (thoughtful and otherwise, I need a good laugh too!) I admit to a slight "Burnier Than Thou" attitude having gone since 96, but I still don't like what I'm seeing. I'd just like to see BMORG put ...

I like that idea Honey...Just sorta come as you are, no fancy costumes, no theme camps...Just burn the guy at the end and be done with it!

Thanks for responding guys....I needed to vent a little.
I still think it's a good idea. At LEAST kick BMORG in da butt and get a little more serious with the message.

I say BOYCOTT BURNING MAN! Until BMORG makes a FAR more concerted effort to get the "basic" message of Burning Man across... LEAVE NO TRACE, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, TAKE CARE OF OTHERS, HELP OUT, RESPECT OTHERS... Let's just stay away! Let them deal with the idiots, the morons, the "fratbratz" et all...

I will be taking a sabbtical from BM next year for various reasons. My first time going was at the insistence of a friend, one Crimson Rose. For about 3 years she kept telling me, "Jim you HAVE to go!" It's just too bad her duties keep her attached to a radio for most of the event nowadays. I rememb...

Allright gang I give..... please just disregard my original post.
I'm sorry but I'm just getting WAY to much flak/nonsense/outrageous replies for the post. I'd delete it but I can't change anything after posting.


See you on the Playa

Is this a gay bar? when does it close? where are all the hot chicks/dudes?
Can i get a Heinie please?

Slightly off topic but just from a purely pratical standpoint.....SUNSCREEN! use it according to directions and LIBERALLY! Especially around those areas that have never seen the light of day. Now that having been said...My own nudity comfort-level will vary from day to day, depends on activities I'm...