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- Thu Feb 05, 2015 8:23 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Rest In Peace
- Replies: 3250
- Views: 522626
Re: Rest In Peace
My dear husband died on Saturday after a one month battle with T cell lymphoma. Our last burn was 2012, but we planned to try to go this year. Not having anyone to make the trip with me, I doubt if I will be back. Anyway, he made a nice video of our last trip to share with our Midwestern friends, an...
- Thu Dec 04, 2014 11:36 am
- Forum: Philosophical Center
- Topic: I'm on STRIKE!!!!!
- Replies: 133
- Views: 12658
Re: I'm on STRIKE!!!!!
I read the Blog, it was too little too late for me for this year. Hoping to read good reports next year and make it back again one day. Thanks for the hug and nice words!
- Wed Dec 03, 2014 3:34 pm
- Forum: Philosophical Center
- Topic: I'm on STRIKE!!!!!
- Replies: 133
- Views: 12658
Re: I'm on STRIKE!!!!!
It has just been decided, and sadly we aren't going. We planned to try, but this whole mess, (which I believe caused our inability to score tickets the last 2 burns) has made it seem like an ugly elitist douche fest. I was really hoping that there would be some kind of a welcoming statement from the...
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:39 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Absolutely unbelievable
- Replies: 73
- Views: 7227
Re: Absolutely unbelievable
If they're not placed, the Org has very minimal power of them (other than throwing people out - and if no money is changing hands on-playa that could be a huge legal issue). By placing them the Org (1)knows where they are, and can see if they're contributing (2)knows how they did on LNT (3)can rewa...
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 10:27 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Absolutely unbelievable
- Replies: 73
- Views: 7227
Re: Absolutely unbelievable
I wouldn't mind them being placed if placement were based on participation just like any other camp. With the money those camps have, it could actually add to the event if done properly and was open for all to enjoy just lake every other camp. How great can their gift be if the motive is really abo...
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:13 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Absolutely unbelievable
- Replies: 73
- Views: 7227
Re: Absolutely unbelievable
I just don't understand why there should be placed commerce camps at all. There is no justification that will make it feel right to me.
- Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:14 pm
- Forum: Philosophical Center
- Topic: How Turn Key Camps Get Placed
- Replies: 233
- Views: 19287
Re: How Turn Key Camps Get Placed
IMHO, green Tortoise served a purpose before the Burner Bus existed. Now I don't think they should be allowed to operate as they have been either, really ever since the tickets sold out, they shouldn't be allocated a block at all. They're part of the slippery slope that ends with things like Carava...
- Tue Nov 04, 2014 8:38 am
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: Plug n plays running amuk
- Replies: 593
- Views: 72745
Re: Plug n plays running amuk
We couldn't find a ticket in 2014 even after trying every avenue. Well that simply cannot be true, now can it? You never asked the fine denizens of Barbie Death Camp if they could secure you a ticket somehow, now did you? No you did not. So no, you didn't try "every avenue". I submit that you didn'...
- Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:49 am
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: Plug n plays running amuk
- Replies: 593
- Views: 72745
Re: Plug n plays running amuk
These conversations, here and at other forums, may well be solving the problem of ticket scarcity. After trying to find my way there for years, I bought my first ticket in 2011, well before they sold out. Won in the lottery in 2012 and came again. BRC is a three day drive for us, so there are very f...
- Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:14 am
- Forum: 2014 Tickets Discussion
- Topic: If your STEP tickets didn't sell ... URGENT
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5128
Re: If your STEP tickets didn't sell ... URGENT
Especially if there was one single person who stood at the gate, unable to buy a ticket to a sold out event.
- Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:35 pm
- Forum: Q & A Tips and Tricks
- Topic: Vinegar/Water Wash For Body Parts... ?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4449
Re: Vinegar/Water Wash For Body Parts... ?
I will never forget when, on the first day of my first burn, my hands were cracked and stinging from setting up camp. I poured lemon juice on them (over a bowl) and was amazed that it felt soothing like it was milk. Smelled way better than vinegar too.
- Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:04 pm
- Forum: Q & A Tips and Tricks
- Topic: What do you want to do next year?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6777
Re: What do you want to do next year?
I just want to get tickets again. We haven't been able to for the last two burns. Hard to plan a project before you can count on getting in.
- Sat Aug 30, 2014 7:50 am
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: Predictions for Burning Man 2015...
- Replies: 132
- Views: 18455
Re: Predictions for Burning Man 2015...
My prediction is that the only people able to get in will be those willing to pay a lot more than face value. We were planning to go again this year, have the time off and were ready but couldn't find any face value tickets. Our plan is to try to go next year, but it looks near impossible. Certainly...
- Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:08 pm
- Forum: 2014 Tickets Discussion
- Topic: Vehicle Passes and Burning Man Traffic Issues
- Replies: 297
- Views: 21039
Re: Vehicle Passes and Burning Man Traffic Issues
I see an business opportunity for folks in Gerlach, who have some land along the way, to offer parking spaces for the week and a shuttle to the event.
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 12:44 pm
- Forum: Building Camps & Villages
- Topic: Buy or Rent an RV?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4061
Re: Buy or Rent an RV?
Hi RahRah, We drove to Burning Man twice from northern Illinois towing our old trailer behind us. Aside from the rent or buy question, bringing it from where you are is a lot of fun. The drive is an epic one, just gorgeous, and having our bed and bathroom with us really made it a fun adventure. It w...
- Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:41 pm
- Forum: 2013 Art & Performance
- Topic: Live stream in demo mode
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9386
Re: Live stream in demo mode
Is there any way to get word to them that it isn't working?
- Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:31 pm
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: Satellite Images of 2012 Burning Man
- Replies: 76
- Views: 22351
Re: Satellite Images of 2012 Burning Man
It's beautiful, thank you Fiver!
- Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:39 am
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: Tell me if your voice phone worked this year.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5173
Re: Tell me if your voice phone worked this year.
My Verizon iphone worked one morning WAY out by the trash fence. I was taking a picture of the little theater when I received a bunch of texts all at once. Stopped right there and made a phone call to my daughter who was on her way to college. It only worked that one time, and it was a lot of fun to...
- Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:28 pm
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: Serial Rapist on the playa
- Replies: 123
- Views: 53045
Re: Serial Rapist on the playa
Bravo. If people aren't willing to follow through on prosecution, at least maybe the creeps will be prevented from going back and hurting more people in our community. They can just go on to hurt people in their own community, and someone there might be willing to press charges. So, hopefully, "onl...
- Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:04 pm
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: Serial Rapist on the playa
- Replies: 123
- Views: 53045
Re: Serial Rapist on the playa
This just makes me sick.. Did the police actually tell her that they had to take her all the way to Reno where they would leave her with no clothes and no way back if she wanted to pursue it?
- Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:01 pm
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: Animals on playa this year
- Replies: 106
- Views: 29935
Re: Animals on playa this year
If it had been anyone else who saw it, I would have thought they were seeing things. I couldn't imagine that they were native.
- Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:43 pm
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: Animals on playa this year
- Replies: 106
- Views: 29935
Re: Animals on playa this year
Rick is sure that he saw a pelican fly over us. Is that even possible? I dunno, but maybe: http://ebirdr.com/uploads/images/American_White_Pelican-1.jpg They are pretty big birds, so they might be able to fly from feeding waters (and the white pelicans feed inland) to Nevada. Thanks, I guess it is ...
- Sun Sep 09, 2012 7:44 pm
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: Animals on playa this year
- Replies: 106
- Views: 29935
Re: Animals on playa this year
Rick is sure that he saw a pelican fly over us. Is that even possible?
- Wed Aug 22, 2012 2:55 pm
- Forum: Food & Drink
- Topic: Indian Tacos
- Replies: 79
- Views: 25736
Re: Indian Tacos
I had a taco last year after the burn (beef, I think). I recall it being decent, but nothing amazing (put a good amount of tobasco on it to get some more flavor). I do like supporting the locals, though, and I'm hoping to prove my taste buds from last year wrong by trying another one on the way out...
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:44 am
- Forum: 2012 Tickets Discussion
- Topic: Have not received tickets yet. Have you?
- Replies: 377
- Views: 60371
Re: Have not received tickets yet. Have you?
Mine took only 2 1/2 days from email notification to having them in my hand just now near Chicago. With delicious fireball, not a lemon head.
- Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:37 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: The Tattooed Toilet Seat
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2471
Re: The Tattooed Toilet Seat
We tried one and that didn't work either - apparently the ink has soaked into the plastic of the seat. It's faint but visible. I'm kinda liking it anyway - reminds me to ask if she has any new butt tattoos every time I see her. The only thing that I have ever found to remove permanent marker is sun...
- Tue Jul 10, 2012 12:50 pm
- Forum: 2012 Tickets Discussion
- Topic: Have not received tickets yet. Have you?
- Replies: 377
- Views: 60371
Re: Have not received tickets yet. Have you?
I am also still waiting for an email about my main lottery tickets.Mojojita wrote:Anybody still waiting for tickets from main lottery sale? Am worried! Kids' tickets no sign of email.
- Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:45 am
- Forum: 2012 Tickets Discussion
- Topic: Did anyone else have a COD on their tickets?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2002
Re: Did anyone else have a COD on their tickets?
Oops. Sender was turned into buyer somewhere on the way to my brain. Sorry for the confusion(mine) - carry on.
- Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:45 am
- Forum: 2012 Tickets Discussion
- Topic: Did anyone else have a COD on their tickets?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2002
Re: Did anyone else have a COD on their tickets?
Could someone please post the amount required so I can make sure to have it available. Edited to say that this one last bit of ticketing bullshit feels like a giant fuck you. I mean BORG, you have had my 805 dollars since January, and here it is the end of June and you have not mailed my tickets. Yo...
- Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:59 pm
- Forum: 2012 Tickets Discussion
- Topic: Did anyone else have a COD on their tickets?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2002
Re: Did anyone else have a COD on their tickets?
OH! This is important information, how much more cash will it require? It would stink to watch the postman walk away if I didn't know to have money available.