Is it time to leave yet?

safetythird · Post by **safetythird** » Sat Aug 28, 2004 7:34 pm

Dammit, I can't wait until Tuesday afternoon (4:00pm to be exact) so I can be on my way. So much more to do but I just can't relax knowing my friends are already out there, or should be by now.

If you're reading this then you're either like me, still waiting for lift off, or not making it this year for whatever reason. So why are you still here? What circumstances are preventing you from leaving yet? Are you as anxious and excited as me? And the the fuck am I not out with my partner whooping it up, pre-playa style, on a Saturday night? Oh wait .. it's still early in the evening.

Dammit, you cruel time, you. Always too long to wait and too quick to be over.

.

riznah · Post by **riznah** » Sat Aug 28, 2004 9:52 pm

I feel ya.

I won't be leaving until Tuesday afternoon 1:15pm, as soon as my class ends. Next week is my first week of classes and one of my professors told me that if I missed both classes during the week that I would be dropped, something which I can't really afford to happen.

It truly tugs at my heart strings to have to stick around!!!

SilkenTofu · Post by **SilkenTofu** » Sat Aug 28, 2004 10:09 pm

- take off tomorrow (Sunday) at 4:00pm
- stay in Reno at a posh hotel (yeah right) to have last quiet, dust free night in a "real" bed (just don't shine the blacklight/whose DNA is that???)
- wake up Monday for water/cold food run at ye olde market - gas and go!
- should be in BRC by 12:00 Monday

(and through the gate 2 hours later)

safe journey to all and to all a good night

Interested bystander · Post by **Interested bystander** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 7:22 am

We're not leaving until Wednesday morning. It's an "approval of vacation time" thing. I thought about leaving Tuesday morning and having my wife drive out Wednesday but decided that I prefer to have her with me and only take one car. I can't say I'm anxious as much as nervous about getting a good camping spot with enough room to set up our shelters, nice neighbors, and having everything we need with some to share.

Post by **AntiM** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 10:48 am

Any minute now.

JezebelinHell · Post by **JezebelinHell** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 12:04 pm

I leave in eight hours. Just finished getting all my stuff together and organized, so now it's just kind of a countdown till the gate opens.

--Ever-- · Post by **--Ever--** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 1:05 pm

Enjoy your stay everyone! You will all be in my mind :( :wink:

atossab · Post by **atossab** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 6:01 pm

Damn, I feel like a big fat loser still here when I should be home. Can't leave until Wednedsay due to vacation time constraints. Missing half the fun! Urgh! Go and be free. . .

inkyboi · Post by **inkyboi** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 6:10 pm

Fly outta NYC Tuesday morning.....arrive Reno at 1pm. Get bags, go GROCERY shopping, and the we're off to BRC. HOPE to get there by 6 through the gate by 8 hopefully???

Anyone know how long Reno--->BRC through the gate is?

My sleep sucks as I am TOO friggin excited!

--Ever-- · Post by **--Ever--** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 8:36 pm

inkyboi wrote:Anyone know how long Reno--->BRC through the gate is?

You said "through the gate" and I'm not sure what the line wait is, but I think it's under 2 hours to the general BM area if I recall correctly. Check the driving directions from the BM website main page to be sure.

-T

Selkie · Post by **Selkie** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 6:51 am

Yes, I am one of those unfortuantes still stuck here due to constrained vacation time from work. Leaving first thing tomorrow morning on a plane to Reno from Colorado Springs, layover in Phoenix (gotta get prepared for the heat) and then in Reno by 1ish and BRC hopefully my mid to late afternoon!

WOOOHOOOO!!!!!! I'm so excited that I can hardly sit still at work!!!!

Argh! Is it 3:30pm yet so I can at least go home and finish packing?

dragonflyannie · Post by **dragonflyannie** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:55 am

... I'm sitting here feeling sorry for myself because I can't leave until Thursday morning! I'm sacrificing for my boyfriend because it's his daughters birthday on Wednesday and he wants to spend it with her...

Knowing that thousands are already there and on there way is making me crazy! I'm sitting at my dull gray desk in corporate la la land. Can't concentrate on work. I shouldn't be here!

Sorry for the rant... just had to let it out! How many others are in my same position and can't leave for a couple more days? I need someone to commiserate with me so I don't feel so alone!

--Ever-- · Post by **--Ever--** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:24 am

dragonflyannie wrote:... I'm sitting here feeling sorry for myself because I can't leave until Thursday morning! I'm sacrificing for my boyfriend because it's his daughters birthday on Wednesday and he wants to spend it with her...

Knowing that thousands are already there and on there way is making me crazy! I'm sitting at my dull gray desk in corporate la la land. Can't concentrate on work. I shouldn't be here!

Sorry for the rant... just had to let it out! How many others are in my same position and can't leave for a couple more days? I need someone to commiserate with me so I don't feel so alone!

You don't want to feel alone, ey? How about feeling better knowing that you can at least make it at all ;) I just decided finally that I won't try to make it this year. It simply "wouldn't be worth it" (man that's hard to say about BM). I'm in San Diego right now and the earliest I could leave would be 1:00pm Thursday. A 12 hour drive would get me there at 1:00 Thursday night, we would have fun Friday and Saturday, then leave Sunday morning for a 12 hour drive back home. On top of this, all of it would be done with minimal preparation as far as camping arrangements go. Last year worked out nicely with a last minute trip because I was still in SF and we used my Suburban. I think biting the bullet now will make me a little stronger come the night of the burn. /vent off ;)

Enjoy yourself DragonFlyAnnie, I'm sure you'll have plenty of good memories even though you're leaving late!

-T

--Ever-- · Post by **--Ever--** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:25 am

dragonflyannie wrote:... I'm sitting here feeling sorry for myself because I can't leave until Thursday morning! I'm sacrificing for my boyfriend because it's his daughters birthday on Wednesday and he wants to spend it with her...

Knowing that thousands are already there and on there way is making me crazy! I'm sitting at my dull gray desk in corporate la la land. Can't concentrate on work. I shouldn't be here!

Sorry for the rant... just had to let it out! How many others are in my same position and can't leave for a couple more days? I need someone to commiserate with me so I don't feel so alone!

You don't want to feel alone, ey? How about feeling better knowing that you can at least make it at all ;) I just decided finally that I won't try to make it this year. It simply "wouldn't be worth it" (man that's hard to say about BM). I'm in San Diego right now and the earliest I could leave would be 1:00pm Thursday. A 12 hour drive would get me there at 1:00 Thursday night, we would have fun Friday and Saturday, then leave Sunday morning for a 12 hour drive back home. On top of this, all of it would be done with minimal preparation as far as camping arrangements go. Last year worked out nicely with a last minute trip because I was still in SF and we used my Suburban. I think biting the bullet now will make me a little stronger come the night of the burn. /vent off ;)

Enjoy yourself DragonFlyAnnie, I'm sure you'll have plenty of good memories even though you're leaving late!

-T

--Ever-- · Post by **--Ever--** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:25 am

dragonflyannie wrote:... I'm sitting here feeling sorry for myself because I can't leave until Thursday morning! I'm sacrificing for my boyfriend because it's his daughters birthday on Wednesday and he wants to spend it with her...

Knowing that thousands are already there and on there way is making me crazy! I'm sitting at my dull gray desk in corporate la la land. Can't concentrate on work. I shouldn't be here!

Sorry for the rant... just had to let it out! How many others are in my same position and can't leave for a couple more days? I need someone to commiserate with me so I don't feel so alone!

You don't want to feel alone, ey? How about feeling better knowing that you can at least make it at all ;) I just decided finally that I won't try to make it this year. It simply "wouldn't be worth it" (man that's hard to say about BM). I'm in San Diego right now and the earliest I could leave would be 1:00pm Thursday. A 12 hour drive would get me there at 1:00 Thursday night, we would have fun Friday and Saturday, then leave Sunday morning for a 12 hour drive back home. On top of this, all of it would be done with minimal preparation as far as camping arrangements go. Last year worked out nicely with a last minute trip because I was still in SF and we used my Suburban. I think biting the bullet now will make me a little stronger come the night of the burn. /vent off ;)

Enjoy yourself DragonFlyAnnie, I'm sure you'll have plenty of good memories even though you're leaving late!

-T

--Ever-- · Post by **--Ever--** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:26 am

dragonflyannie wrote:... I'm sitting here feeling sorry for myself because I can't leave until Thursday morning! I'm sacrificing for my boyfriend because it's his daughters birthday on Wednesday and he wants to spend it with her...

Knowing that thousands are already there and on there way is making me crazy! I'm sitting at my dull gray desk in corporate la la land. Can't concentrate on work. I shouldn't be here!

Sorry for the rant... just had to let it out! How many others are in my same position and can't leave for a couple more days? I need someone to commiserate with me so I don't feel so alone!

You don't want to feel alone, ey? How about feeling better knowing that you can at least make it at all ;) I just decided finally that I won't try to make it this year. It simply "wouldn't be worth it" (man that's hard to say about BM). I'm in San Diego right now and the earliest I could leave would be 1:00pm Thursday. A 12 hour drive would get me there at 1:00 Thursday night, we would have fun Friday and Saturday, then leave Sunday morning for a 12 hour drive back home. On top of this, all of it would be done with minimal preparation as far as camping arrangements go. Last year worked out nicely with a last minute trip because I was still in SF and we used my Suburban. I think biting the bullet now will make me a little stronger come the night of the burn. /vent off ;)

Enjoy yourself DragonFlyAnnie, I'm sure you'll have plenty of good memories even though you're leaving late!

-T

--Ever-- · Post by **--Ever--** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:28 am

Whoops, sorry about the tripple-post, I have no idea how I managed that one. Now where did the admins put the Edit button..... :wink:

Worthy · Post by **Worthy** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:47 am

I am so anxiuos like everone else, I'll be leaving in exactly 1 day 2 hours and 15 minutes.. Its to far away!!!! I think that I'm an idiot for not taking off the whole week. I keep on thinking about all of my friends out there already and my records are there and I'm not...... I can't work.. :?

dragonflyannie · Post by **dragonflyannie** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:56 am

Thanks for putting that into perspective Ever... you're right... I shouldn't feel so unlucky.

I'm sorry you won't be making it

atossab · Post by **atossab** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 2:17 pm

Leaving Wednesday from San Diego, but I have Monday and Tuesday off. Sorry you won't be there this year, that SUCKS! All I have to do now is figure out how to put two bikes on top of the Explorer without racks. And still need 4 more pieces of rebar. I hate sitting here looking at the BRC weather report, thinking how long it will take to put up the shade structure, wondering if there will be space in our camp for us when we get there or if they'll even remember we're coming. = P

--Ever-- · Post by **--Ever--** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 3:28 pm

atossab wrote: I hate sitting here looking at the BRC weather report, thinking how long it will take to put up the shade structure, wondering if there will be space in our camp for us when we get there or if they'll even remember we're coming. = P

I arrived late lastyear and we found a decent spot. I'm not sure how big of a plot you're looking for, but I think you'll be alright if you arrive Wednesday.

-T

thoughtsurfer · Post by **thoughtsurfer** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 4:28 pm

I am going CRAZY!!!!!
I am sitting at work...counting the minutes until I leave in one and a half hours!!!!
I feel like I'm going to BURST!
I am sorry for the ones who can't make it this year, but I will bring you all in my heart and hollar some whoops at the Man for you.
Just look up at the golden moon and know that we are looking at it with you!

I'm heading out from Sedona, AZ...

Safe travels, everyone!

safetythird · Post by **safetythird** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 4:05 pm

I'm leaving for BRC now (Finally!) Hope to see you all there and we'll be thinking of those who can't.

pixiecup · Post by **pixiecup** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 2:46 pm

It's my first burn, and I can't leave until tomorrow night (Thursday). I'll arrive in the wee hours on Friday. Even though I'll miss lots of days, I'm so excited!!!

Sorry to those who can't make it this year. I'm grateful for even a few days. I feel really lucky that my husband is letting me go while he stays home and watches our boys.

ONE MORE DAY!!!

jayt · Post by **jayt** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 3:57 pm

my first burn as welll . . . can't leave until tonight (thurs) and will arrive early friday am. my boyfriend decided, at the last minute, that he didn't feel he could afford to miss a thurs evening class, dammit! (but good for him for not giving into to my whining). is it even going to be worth it? only one way to find out . . . and after all this prep (having prepared for 3-4 days, i think we're way overprepared for just 2, but who knows), i'm not turning back now.

sunshinecity · Post by **sunshinecity** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 8:00 am

Is there an official leave-by date or time?
I am trying to figure out if my bf left BM on sunday or if he leaves today (monday 6th)?
When do most people leave?
Does much else go on on sunday, after the burn?

thx for any heads up

atossab · Post by **atossab** » Tue Sep 07, 2004 12:43 am

There is no official time to leave, the Man burns Saturday night and a lot of people leave on Sunday. However, a lot of people stay Sunday night to watch the Temple burn and leave Monday. I don't know where you live, but I left at 8:30 this morning and just got home 1/2 hour ago to San Diego. I hope that helps a little...

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Sep 07, 2004 9:59 am

hey Butterfly--you behaved as a mench by staying for your SO's daughter's Birthday. My father wasn't reliable about things like that, so I know that can be a big deal at any age. And it wasn't lovely having to leave early (Friday) and missing the burn. I won't say it's worse, because that's not my point, but a short burn is better than no burn, probably.

dragonflyannie · Post by **dragonflyannie** » Tue Sep 07, 2004 3:38 pm

Crypto,
Were you talking to me, Dragonfly (not butterfly)???... I think you were talking to me if you are speaking of staying for my boyfriend's daughters birthday... not to sure what you meant by "behaved as a mench..."... that just doesn't sound good. Can you please clarify what you meant?
I had no problem whatsoever that we didn't leave until Thursday for my love's daughter... I love her very much. I also had a father who was less than reliable as well... never would I keep my boyfriend from his daughter, nor complain about it. It was just my anxiousness sitting at my desk at work knowing BM had already started that got me typing away on the eplaya..........

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Sep 07, 2004 3:58 pm

Sorry--dragon, not butter. At least I didnt' say horse. . .

'Mensch" is yiddish for a stand up guy, a rightious actor, someone to be emulated. I meant it only as high praise. (Okay, I'm vaguely jewish--and as far as I know, not descended from yiddish speakers--but I love the expressiveness it's brought to american english.)

I was trying to give you props. I hope you had a wonderful, if abbreviated, burn.

Is it time to leave yet?

Is it time to leave yet?

DYING TO GET THERE

Re: DYING TO GET THERE

Waaaahhhhh!!!!

When do most people leave for home?