HELLO, I live in Jacksonville Florida and am starting to look into ride share options. I was very happy to find your post. Last year i flew and it was awesome, but this year i would much rather go by car if that is possible. Send me an email jonwellsbfa at gmail dot com when you have the time. I'd b...

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I say we all pledge, no drugs at BM 2011. Hmmm, I wonder if we can get the cops to not do drugs either?[/quote]

hillarious :-)

for me it means earning my place on the Playa. Last year was my first year and i was welcomed with open arms. I really know what people meant when they said welcome home. But i really didn't earn my spot. Somebody came up to me on burn night and they looked distressed, they asked me where center cam...

I didn't even understand that reference until someone put that picture up from simon of the desert. If your waiting for god to come simon, your going to be waiting a long time. A- Adolescence or Agape B- birth C- Casket D- Driving E- i agree with ear sex F- fraternity G- graduation H- hot dog I- Int...

it makes me slap my forehead and say "oi"

do it. :-)

i was thinking if i'm really trying to put a twist on it, i could just make it a box that you can stand on top of. ten by ten perhaps. making the top pannel out of wood with an inlaid sheet of plaxiglass. taking sand paper and fogging the plexi-glass and having the mirror project the image upwards. ...

a basic project description is in the first post. its a camera obscura. basically four walls, black paint, a hole, a focal length and lense.a ten by ten room. a very fun project. i'm only 22 and alone. i'm using my resources. if you want more details i'de be happy to send you some jpegs. your being ...

is that what those gated off areas are? RV communities? i had wondered that.

should i be discouraged? i could always`put a fun twist on it. its just a very managble project for me and i'de like to bring it to the playa. would it still be enjoyed,even though its been a hackneyed project?

I propose for 2011 building a large scale camera obscura out on the playa. if you don't know what that is here is the basic link. basically it is how the eye works. and it would be relatively easy for a group of inexpirienced burners. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_obscura I have a BFA with a p...

i liked the idea somebody put up about putting the glass back into the furnace. its a good way to be in the moment and recycle at the same time. i've never lampworked, but if your trying to make a real hot shop on the playa i'm not sure how you would get it to work. it seems too ambitious to be true...

hi im jon from cincinnati ohio,.
i'm brand new and going alone, i'll need the comunity support, i'll be ateither orphan camp or nomadia camp at the beginning for sure meeitng other loners and first timers. stop by ilook forward to meeting as many first timers or oprphans as possible

me either, this is my first time and i'm coming out alone. aside from the environmental conditions and tips from the handbook i've no idea what to expect. if your worried about the first couple days stop buy one of the orphan camps (orphan camp/ nomadia camp) and leave a note for jon from ohio. i'll...

First Timer from cincinnati ohio, i'll be traveling alone. i've made contact with someone talking about the orphan camp. i'm definatly stopping by there early to meet more people who came out alone. i want to meet as many as possible now before i head out. please send me a message if your interreste...

im from cincinnati ohio. i'll be coming out alone and an orphan camp is a great idea! as i walk around i'll look for the flag for sure. if anyone wants they should message me about meeting up and finding something of mutual interrest to participate in. i'm very willing to do manual labor if anyone n...