@thejoker Yeah, from everything I've read so far online it does seem completely optional. Especially after reading the thread @trilobyte linked to. I guess it's down to what you're looking for. Preparation isn't such a concern, it's more the opportunity to meet interesting people - seemed like being...

Hey fellow burners, Myself and Emma ( http://d.pr/i/jfHY and http://d.pr/i/iAuj ) are first time burners and have been told by everyone we've met so far that Themed camps are the way to go! I'd like to reach out to anyone fond of the British, or are fellow Googlers who are in need of a little helpin...