I am a part of Mayan Warrior, and it did indeed get hit by lightning. We were in the kitchen, only about 40 to 50 feet away when it was hit. I have never been so instantly terrified in my life. That was the when they shut the gates down for the day. Nobody in our camp was hurt. We decided to attach ...

Everything you have read here on eplaya is true, There are good times, bad times and everything in between. I have been attending the Burn on and off for the last 15 years, and the hardest part for me has always been the drive to and from the event. It is dangerous and stressful. The thing that is ...

Science vs. Magic Candyland?

I hate this phrase with a passion. There is no such thing as a "true burner", there are just people who attend Burning Man. Declaring who is or isn't a Burner based on your own definition is Radical Exclusion. I can't say this enough: Everybody is doing it wrong by someone else's standards. Everybod...

I am here at home, even though I have two tickets waiting for me at will call. I have everything I need to be there. I even rented a car. My financial aid was holding me up. I did receive part of it yesterday. when I went to pick up my rental car and get money for gas and last minute supplies, my ca...

I'm not leaving until tomorrow or Tuesday. I heard if enough people went outside tonight they would start pulsing. Which means you will move once an hour or so. Also there is supposed to be road work happening along 447

That's what Leo's cousin did

Hi Everyone, I live in Sacramento and we just had a ''Breaking News'' interrupt our show. There are severe Thunderstorms that just went through Reno. It was said that the weather should be cleared up by next week for the event. Everyone be safe t oand from the Playa. I'll be seeing you all soon if I...

Happy Bday Ratty,
My Birthday was on Saturday. I got $20 and some really wonderful Bundt Cupcakes. I just turned 31! reppin for Leo's!!!

Simon,
Wow! That was crazy, everything in the room around me was moving like water. That was crazytown!

I miss how simple and fun it was going to cheap thrills and buying a ticket to the burn.

I miss the energy I bring to default after another burn

I miss...

Hi Everyone, Thank You for allowing me to take the time to introduce myself. My name is Poppy Fitzgerald. I am a longtime burner since 2000. I am looking especially forward to this year! my three closest friends are finally joining me! Its been a long time coming. I live in California, I'm turning 3...