I picture you standing with your arms crossed defiantly across your chest and your chin jutting.

A strong and yet distant look in your eyes.

An intensity and yet....not.

AntiM - I too did not get the opportunity to meet you at the Burn/M&G when I last attended. Nonetheless, you have my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I too lost a husband to cancer a number of years ago. May you find happiness in your memories.

2015 - group of young guys camped next to us had a bike stolen from Center Camp. He was crushed - required a hug and a glass of wine. It was wonderful watching them spend the afternoon jerry rigging some standing pedals on one of their other bikes so stolen dude could come along for the ride. It did...

AntiM. You have my deepest sympathy. I don't believe I ever met you - I've only attended one Burn to date but I see that your friends on this forum love you dearly.

I too lost a husband to cancer. It is a loss like no other.

It's a no-win situation for sure. So much planning goes into getting ready - to be summoned home (and for such a potential reason) would be tough. Many years ago, I was planning a 2-week camping trip to the Keys when my mom was diagnosed with cancer. I was appalled with myself for feeling disappoint...

Frankly, it was pretty fucking harsh and insensitive. He should be given the choice to return or not.

There is always next year to spend at the Burn. There may not be a next year to spend with his dad.

This, of course, makes an unfounded assumption that he and his dad have a good relationship.

I did 2015 sans bike. It's a lot of walking...well, it's as much walking as you choose to do. Apart from ending up with some bruised toenails, I enjoyed walking and the participation and random greeting that resulted. I know I didn't see as much of everything as those on bikes but that was okay. It ...

IMHO, I think that many people who avail themselves of the Burner Express do plan all year, knowing fully that they are limited in what they can take. While I see the overall point and certainly agree with not providing people a bike-in-a-box, excluding those who devote themselves to the type of pla...

I love that your introductory post ends with your jewelry making.

You sound like a man with perspective.

I still remember providing the password on my way into the M&G in 2014.

A nitwit newbie right of passage.

Perhaps we can assume that there is a reason his spouse prefers an RV or trailer. Think it's pretty pompous to simply state "don't bring her" with the assumption that she will be some kind of anchor. I think any adventure can challenge a relationship. But IMHO, simply dismissing a partner because th...

I am in awe of folks traveling those kinds of distances for this event. It was challenge enough getting organized to come from Maryland.

I salute you and wish you a stunning experience.

Had a Ford truck with a floor headlight dimmer. Was a truly sensible thing. So of course, they changed it.

My brother threw up out of a wing window. Impressive.

Jeepers creepers! Just took a peek at your FB page. Your camp looks pretty damn swell.

Oooh. I live in Baltimore so this will defo go on the calendar of things to do.

A lid matching that description just rolled into my cube at work.

Go. Know that you can always leave early if you feel the need.

If you don't go, you will spend time wondering if you should have. And you won't be able to resolve those wonderings.

Oh I don't think little toothpastes is such a shabby idea. And people do forget the basics....I forgot to bring sunscreen of all things. Was so happy when someone handed me a little tube. This is a gift based on the thoughtfulness of someone in a particular caring profession. Even if you don't need ...

A hug.

Safe travels everyone. Am heading to Barcelona on the 7th.

aghhhh the cattle on 447.

Big horned thing scared the crap out of me in 2014 during an early early morning exodus.

And we'll be eager to know how that works out for you.

The hobby horse team simply cries out for Monty Python.

Also known as hummus-in-a-can.

2014 with no bike. Has its advantages - see things at a slower pace and tend to stop in and visit more. And boy those cool water/vinegar foot soaks felt good at day's end. But no...get a junker off craigslist. You'll see a lot more and your big toenail won't fall off.

I perused the comments on this last year and again this year.

Golly, it sounds like fun.

I'll have a veggie. Doc, if you can send it to my office in Baltimore, where, may I add, it is 68 degrees.

Thanks Marty. Ahhhh, that's better.

Pootles over and collapses into beanbag chair.


Wow, great to hear from you Admiral! Congrats on the promotion.

Sure is quiet around here without all the regulars.

Standing in the empty bar with my empty glass waiting for a refill. Safe travels all.

I shall tap my foot for the next couple of weeks waiting for you all to return with your stories.

Though judging from the availability on the Tickets page, I could still grab my bagoshit from the attic and make a run for the playa.