Absolute Musts For Newbies

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:09 pm

At least until we start getting silly. *sigh*
Only use Single Ply toilet paper in the porta-potties. However, the wrapping that the provided toilet paper comes in, can go into the potties. Designed for it.

Clar-i-ty · Post by **Clar-i-ty** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:34 pm

DO NOT expect people to give you gifts. Gifting is not about getting swag, its about giving what you have. It can be help, a hug, first aid, etc.

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:39 pm

Shoes, socks and a bottle of water and vinegar 3:1 to wash your feet and hands with. Also, bring cold V-8s....unless your allergic to tomatoes.

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:42 pm

Shit Clar I Ty! Your my neighbor!....never noticed that..

Post by **Sham** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:51 pm

Bring toilet paper roll tails (you know, the end of the roll that have just a few good wipes left) to keep in your back pack and to gift to others when they stick their head out of the porta potty and yell in desperation, "does anyone have any toilet paper?". You'll be a hero and probably make a friend for life!

(remind them to sanitize their hands before they hug you)

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:58 pm

One square per day per citizen, we have to economize for the sake of the city.

Post by **Eric** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 5:17 pm

Bring your own cup (sippy cups work great) to bars, Don't expect the bars to have cups for you, a lot don't.

If you look even remotely close to your early 20', carry an ID. You just may get carded to get a drink. If you get carded & don't have an ID, move on. Don't throw a fit. Bring that ID or expect to be refused a drink at many fine playa establishments.

Don't try to gift the bartender cheap mass-produced schwag. They have plenty, trust me. Treat them well- their not your "server", they're fellow Burners serving 80 proof love.

mudpuppy000 · Post by **mudpuppy000** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 5:27 pm

Don't pass out in the middle of the playa at night, especially without lights on... You'll get run over.

ibdave · Post by **ibdave** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 7:54 pm

http://www.playazon.com/home.html

EmilyD · Post by **EmilyD** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:54 pm

Shambala wrote:Bring toilet paper roll tails (you know, the end of the roll that have just a few good wipes left) to keep in your back pack and to gift to others when they stick their head out of the porta potty and yell in desperation, "does anyone have any toilet paper?". You'll be a hero and probably make a friend for life! :roll: (remind them to sanitize their hands before they hug you)

But...we shouldn't do this if we used 2-ply at home right?

bm_cricket · Post by **bm_cricket** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:32 pm

EmilyD wrote:
Shambala wrote:Bring toilet paper roll tails (you know, the end of the roll that have just a few good wipes left) to keep in your back pack and to gift to others when they stick their head out of the porta potty and yell in desperation, "does anyone have any toilet paper?". You'll be a hero and probably make a friend for life! (remind them to sanitize their hands before they hug you)
But...we shouldn't do this if we used 2-ply at home right?

Officially.... No...Single-ply only

Clar-i-ty · Post by **Clar-i-ty** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:48 pm

TomServo wrote:Shit Clar I Ty! Your my neighbor!....never noticed that..

Holy shit! No kidding. We should convene the Solano County Burners.

Clar-i-ty · Post by **Clar-i-ty** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:51 pm

Eric wrote:Don't try to gift the bartender cheap mass-produced schwag. They have plenty, trust me. Treat them well- their not your "server", they're fellow Burners serving 80 proof love.

But will they service me?

Fire_Moose · Post by **Fire_Moose** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:32 am

Buy a pack of socks and put on fresh new ones each day. Buy two packs and change twice a day for even comfier feet.

haolegolucky · Post by **haolegolucky** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:46 am

Don't expect sex.

Just because its the playa doesn't mean a naked person is going to fall upon you and rip your clothes off.

haolegolucky · Post by **haolegolucky** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:46 am

Don't expect sex.

Just because its the playa doesn't mean a naked person is going to fall upon you and rip your clothes off.

Spending all your time searching for booty will cause you to miss all the finer aspect of the playa.

justfred · Post by **justfred** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:58 am

Bring a camelback or other easily totable water container. Add electrolyte powder. And keep drinking it, no matter what else you're drinking, even at night.

junglesmacks · Post by **junglesmacks** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:05 am

justfred wrote:Bring a camelback or other easily totable water container. Add electrolyte powder. And keep drinking it, no matter what else you're drinking, even at night.

This is my ultimate all around pack. Slim, holds tons of stuff, has a fur lined top pouch for sunglasses/goggles, built in Camelback with integrated drinking tube into the front strap, zip out water bottle holders in the side, etc etc... I bring this thing everywhere. Check Ebay or Amazon for best pricing..

http://www.dakine.com/snowboard/packs/s ... o-dlx-20l/

Orchid · Post by **Orchid** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:12 am

Eric wrote:Bring your own cup (sippy cups work great) to bars, Don't expect the bars to have cups for you, a lot don't.

And if a bar DOES give you a cup that cup is now YOURS. Don't ask them to throw it away for you when you are done.

Zhust · Post by **Zhust** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:45 am

Take a Sharpie and write, "never let it touch the ground" on your right hand and your left hand (one, in theory, will be legible). It's more of a reminder for your day-to-day behavior. Obviously some things can go on the ground (the hammer to pound in your tent anchors, for instance, just not the contents of the bag of nuts and bolts that came with the carport because they will mysteriously sink into the Playa forever.) Cheap blinky lights fall apart and dump their toxic little batteries this way. Fur, feathers, and fuzzies shed from costumes: there's no way to just vacuum them up.

Also, remind yourself constantly that it is now in the middle of a hurricane. If you set down that bag of Cheetos, 15 minutes later it will be a dusty orange mess on its way to Gerlach. There's a dangerous window in mid-morning when it's usually extremely calm -- and at night. I don't know anyone who scores a perfect 100% of not setting down something that could blow away in a place that it probably will. By day two you should have your shit together about it.

Token · Post by **Token** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:48 am

I like all my musts well fermented and aged before consumption.

Any fool can eat fruit or honey ...

bm_cricket · Post by **bm_cricket** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:56 am

Token wrote:I like all my musts well fermented and aged before consumption.

Any fool can eat fruit or honey ...

Well said. Skittle wine anyone?

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:25 am

One year I will make this to go with my unicorn.

We really do puke rainbows...

Fire_Moose · Post by **Fire_Moose** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:34 am

I met one that puked cotton candy but i had to turn her into a horse after i found out that she had been stealing my jager

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:49 am

Orchid wrote:
Eric wrote:Bring your own cup (sippy cups work great) to bars, Don't expect the bars to have cups for you, a lot don't.
And if a bar DOES give you a cup that cup is now YOURS. Don't ask them to throw it away for you when you are done.

Don't ask anyone to throw anything away for you. It's yours until you reach the dump or home trash can. Please plan for it. Every year 447 is a disgrace and it riles up some of the neighbors. So bring heavy duty/contractor garbage bags, and when you pack tie it down so it doesn't blow off.
Besides, it gives you the change to learn about our secret behavior and thoughts.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:55 am

Earplugs.

gaminwench · Post by **gaminwench** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:56 am

First Night on the playa...
after dark, head down your radial street to the Esplanade, continue out into open playa. At 500 yards, turn around and search out tall, lit things to use as beacons to guide you home each night...

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:03 am

gaminwench wrote:First Night on the playa...
after dark, head down your radial street to the Esplanade, continue out into open playa. At 500 yards, turn around and search out tall, lit things to use as beacons to guide you home each night...

YES.

Learn the layout system, and get that one thing to help at night. I don't know what I'd have done without Spanky's.

Gwydeon · Post by **Gwydeon** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:10 pm

http://burningman.com/press/trademarks.html

http://www.playazon.com/survival/playaglide.html

???

http://www.playazon.com/transport/coyote.html <--- <_<!!!!! WTF?

Please tell me this is a joke site?

Post by **Eric** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:25 pm

Gwydeon wrote:http://burningman.com/press/trademarks.html

http://www.playazon.com/survival/playaglide.html

???

http://www.playazon.com/transport/coyote.html <--- <_<!!!!! WTF?

Please tell me this is a joke site?

Playazon is an official vendor for Burning Man. They have a store by Will Call to get last minute necessities and usually smaller kiosks in the city.

Bad Eric. Be nice to the newbies....