Maybe take a year off? I've done it twice when I was feeling burned out and my enthusiasm was reborn when I returned the following year.

There's nothing better than a Moscow Mule on the Playa. In the past we used to bring fresh limes which were a hassle to juice. We also had to buy sugar syrup. Last time we brought Roses sweetened lime juice which covered us for the fresh squeezed limes and the sugar syrup. It saved us a huge amount ...

More often than not people who snark online will be nice as pie when you meet them on the Playa. In a post burn wrap up a few years back I posted that I thought while the Temple was beautiful, I felt having the staircase in the centre detracted a little from the stillness (can't remember which year ...

What never worked for us was anything that required actual cooking - rice, vegetables, pasta dishes, stir fries etc. Basically anything which required us to do any prep work or turn on the stove or oven. In the early years, we'd bring all kinds of ingredients to cook big meals and they would go unus...

Can't seem to find any threads about Playa conditions this year. Does anyone know what the surface is like?

Thanks

Just went thru the ticket process with Comic-Con and think BM could learn a lot from them. Here's a quick summary. 1. You register a member profile prior to sale day and are emailed a URL and code the day before sale. It can only be used in one browser window. 2. You enter the waiting room during a ...

I'd like to say thanks to BM for making the directed group sale possible. It's relieved a huge amount of stress for our camp.

It's a nice to be taken care of so thank you

Thanks Trilobyte, appreciate the info.

Does anyone have any idea how many people are eligible for the directed ticket sales? I understand there are 15,000 tickets available. If 7500 people are eligible and each purchase 2 tickets, it should be no problem. But if there are significantly more people than tickets available, then some people...

I remember a suicide a few years back.

Amber Alert seems like overkill to me.

Which organization made the call? Or was several in conjunction?

Thinking back to the ticket drama, there were concerns the larger than usual newbie population would result in more spectators, less participation this year. I recall BMO encouraging newcomers to participate more. Wondering what everyones thoughts are now the event has passed?

When Palm Springs tried the same trick with Golden Voice this year, organizer Paul Tollet said he was canceling / moving the event. Palm Springs panicked and reversed their position. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/plan-to-tax-coachella-suspended-20120706 BM needs to stand up to Pershing. The...

Man you guys are judgmental :( Sorry to disappoint those of you calling me agist, but it had nothing to do with the peoples ages. I think it's pretty clear from my post I was freaked out seeing Greyhound tour buses pulling up on to the Playa and tourists (most of them actually stayed inside the buse...

Not necessarily related but the asthma talk got me thinking, if you suffer from sinus problems, these really help. I use mine every year and it's unbelievable how much crap comes out of my nose. There is tons of black dust stuck up in your sinuses which can really aggravate you, causing headaches, b...

I saw a couple of tour buses pull up on to the edge of the Playa just near center camp last year full of middle aged people. They put out lawn chairs and watched everyone. It reminded me of people watching animals at the zoo. I didn't like it. I was actually kind of upset about it, like they brought...

I agree you've got to find what feels right to you but if you're looking for some fun ideas on dressing up, here's some styles I've noticed. I know're regarded as cliches but the original poster asked for suggestions so throwing it out there. I do think guys find it harder than girls sometimes so it...

What about District? Any word on them?

Some tips for people bringing extra fuel for their RVs and generators: You should to take into account increased entry and exodus times, in addition to the gas you will use for your generator. We fill four 5 gallon fuel containers. We also fill up our RV tank prior to leaving the highway - do NOT co...

I'd agree on covering up your feet. I wouldn't wear sandals, they'll get filled with dust. Don't buy expensive new shoes because they will get trashed. I wear an old pair of sneakers around camp, and boots outside camp. The boots are kick ass but my feet sweat like a hooker in church when it gets su...

Bevmo, Trader Joes or Costco.

Music and art are an equal part of my experience at BM. I've had many wonderful experiences dancing in desert and I appreciate the music the camps and art cars provide. There are camps like Opulent Temple who raise funding at events throughout the year and who are a respected and long term part of t...

If the allegations of abuse are true (I've heard complaints about it for years), then BM is well within their rights to suspend or change the program.

I have thick wavy hair thats sits just above my shoulders. I blow dry it and flat iron it before I get to the Playa and it usually looks okay throughout the week. Humidity is terrible for my hair, but the dry conditions of the Playa seem to help keep it straight.

Single most important thing I have, other than goggles and dust mask. You don't need it crazy big. I think I got the Mule or the Luxe - it was perfect. They have good prices on ebags.com and you can usually find a coupon at retailmenot.com or some other coupon website to further reduce the price.

Thanks to this thread I'm making my own clothes for the first time this year. I've really enjoyed seeing people's photos and seeing how easy it can be. You guys are awesome.

I like the look of this $22 one on Amazon, gets great reviews too. Larger size means you can mix up a cocktail and take it out with you. Insulated and has a clip on.

Thermos Nissan JMQ400 14-Ounce Leak-Proof Insulated Travel Mug

We got our notification email on Friday July 6th and our tickets arrived a week later. We were worried because we're in Socal and figured the tickets would have arrived faster from Nocal. We won our tickets in the first lottery and got our notification pretty fast. Maybe they are working thru in ord...

Our camp had a record number of bike thefts last year. I also recall reading there was a record number of bikes left behind last year. Always lock it up and always use a combination lock.

I wonder if people will take this warning seriously? I say that because I've heard the same warning in previous years, and also heard the rule is not actually enforced. People may think it's the same this year. It's a good idea to post warning signs along the highway and entrance announcing this is ...