That's true. I type in the full address. I'll ask Trilo if there's something that can be done about that.

Howdy, Lightlover!

Well, it seems that we have been lurkers, but still here. Hey Savannah, has been 12 years or so since we met at the burn. I am starting the prep mode over here....again. I remember you! I hope you have an amazing Burn. Same to you, tattoogoddess! I can't do 2026, but I'm looking forward to 2027. :D

I'm still alive! Cheers to you all.

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I just saw a recent Jack Rabbit Speaks that said The Department of Public Works (DPW) is currently looking for volunteers who can do between 2 weeks and 9 weeks out on the Playa, coming up soon! The work is hard and the perks are good . . .

I'd missed George Conway's reply . . . thank you, Simon!

I don't camp in a vehicle, so I elevate my Yeti cooler and a fancy Coleman on a wood palette under a tablecloth under a 5' x 2'(?) rectangular utility table and tablecloth held on from the inside with spring clamps, and have the whole thing under the shade. I cool mostly beverages (milk boxes, juice...

That explains a lot about me. My bellydance troupe drifting to the 4 winds during the pandemic sent me spiraling into sadness. Couldn't karaoke, either--another thing that really releases endorphins. Ah well. SOON. I am on the uptick after some health challenges, and look forward to doing it all aga...

Aren't you kind, Twelve! Thank you for posting.

That's the spirit! The weather is part of the experience and the hilarity that can ensue. One of my best years was constant dust. There are dust storms every year and rain every other or so (a little or a lot). Two 8-hour storms--2008. it was then that I first made true Burner friends because I cros...

That's a gorgeous reply, some seeing eye . Welcome to you, Two2trails . I'm so sorry about Khai. Definitely meet local Burners, as suggested. Can you do it alone? Yes, you can. But do you have to? Almost certainly not. Investigate, and you'll know what you need. There is of course just traveling wit...

The Eplaya structure reminds me of Craigslist or Drudge Report, which still keep their 1990's design and aesthetic, which doesn't resonate with the kind of burners we see waving their phones in the air at the man burn or at million dollar mutant vehicles blasting generic DJ riffs that must have dro...

I hope you had a great first Burn, Speedi!

Welcome, Featherwood3!

Hello, Blick138!

We've got tons of archived info over the years; I like googling eplaya [keyword].

I remember when the outer street was "G".

HI Sput! orphan burn, indeed. I've spent the time at my Hof these last years, with a smile while thinking of all the good times there. And yes, safe travels, to all. Me, too. By which I mean, I spend the time in the crawlspace of your Hof. It's very peaceful this time of year. :lol: I'll be on the ...

My 36" Stanley wrecking bar for removing 10" Coleman stakes. One must be careful, it's sharp. Like Patsch , I'm big into whisk broom and dustpan & spray misting bottles. I always have one for water, and one for vinegar or lemon, and maybe a small one for carrying. They are great for sitting in front...

Sounds keen. The "Here's What We Do" sounds fun as hell, and the Bellhop Service a valuable gift to the city.

Ok, got it. Is this actually worth the expense and effort of me going this year then? Welcome, ChaosOracle ! Would you really let yourself be deterred so easily? :) You could have your installation front & center in your camp, near the road, guyed down and hosted for an hour or two a day (or whatev...

Very cool. If I were sure what my plans were, I'd volunteer for this!

I really like Doechii's "Anxiety" (sampling Goyte's "Somebody That I Used to Know"). Not only an excellent example of a sample being used to great effect with no interest in disguising where it came from, but a song saying something that African-American girls did not used to be socially allowed to ...

Hey folks! :D I just applied to get a ticket for BM 2025! I attended way back in 2012 and had an absolute blast. I loved the art and the community. Some favorite memories: meeting a fellow burner on a connecting flight to SF who had printed out all the art that was going to be there so I got read a...

. I'm not a hot weather person. Always funny to hear from a Burner, although 120F was pretty hard in 2017 or 2018! . . . "I should walk 3 blocks to see friends at their camp, but I'm dying." "Maybe at 5pm or so." Glad you & Pani are okay, Trilo. I'm sorry about your Mum, Sputnik. You mention the gr...

I was reminded today by a friend that I have not been around much lately. I thought of my thread here and am disgusted that so many of you still post on my thread. 231 pages of dribble, absolute crap. Go post on your own page and stay off this one. :evil: It's DRIVEL, you weirdo! Dribble is drool. ...

Welcome, Banalogy!

Trying to plan for clothing. Can someone provide all the themed days? Monday ?, Tuesday Tu-Tu, Wednesday White? etc. Is there a pink day? Pink Heart Camp (look them up on FB/Google/etc) usually has a "Pink Ride" once during the week, where people flock to the camp for a shared bike ride in pink clo...

I've gotta say: there have obviously been hundreds of weddings on the playa and several dozen churches and chapels, but I have not yet run across a camp specifically devoted to weddings on the daily, and I think it's a lovely idea. Y'all sound cool; good luck with everything. I wish I could play the...

Hopefully people with similar experience will offer solutions and ideas here. What I would suggest is that you have a plan to be able to leave at any point during the week if need be. A ride that doesn't get pinned in as more people arrive and fill in spaces. Yes indeed. Mirriver , you'll want to h...

Thanks to you all for the kind messages and the help. I have heard about burning man online and I always wanted to go. It is kind of hard to describe why, but I am very fascinated by this thought of a shared community. Also I dont really know what to expect, but I guess I will figure things out on ...