I know I'm a little late on the draw, but I really appreciate this topic!!! I remember my first burn...I had seen a homemade film with some of the art from the playa in it and I was really intrigued by it...there was a bust of a man in various stages of a swimming stroke and when each one passed by ...

YEAH! Been reading the forums for years and my first response!!! Thanks Badger! Now...you're right. The MAN didn't bring jack to me. In fact by the time this all happened, the MAN was already in ashes. From very early on I've never placed any real significance in the MAN. It's just a symbol, in whic...

YES! On our first night on the playa, we were on a whirlwind tour. After months of planning and a truly "adventurous" journey we had finally made it!!! We had 15 virgins in our camp and they wanted to see everything IMMEDIATELY! So after the eclipse we hit spot after spot, scanning the air for the b...