Old Virgins

Riverkilt · Post by **Riverkilt** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:55 am

So I'm 66, will be nearly 67 for BRC. Been invited by a 72 yo ladyfriend. We're both virgins. I live on the desert and am used to the heat.

Wondering if we'll be the oldest folks there?

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:59 am

Don't think so. It's a very wide range, and you won't stand out, so don't worry about that. Have a smile on your face, and you'll fit right in! Sounds like you are prepared for the environment, and that's the main thing to be ready for at any age.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 9:02 am

jump on in Riverkilt..........you had posted a while back, IIRC.

you'll fit right in, not oldest, maybe older than average, but, "who cares"?
have fun, the rest will fall in place.

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 9:38 am

67 is by no means old. I mean, just look at Ygmir; he doesn't look a day over 65. But I digress. Don, a member of BDC&WB, looks like the old man in Pinocchio and has to be on the shady side of 80. And I'm pretty certain we have late-60s and 70s in our camp as well. So don't worry about it whippersnapper, you're only as old you feel anyway.

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 9:40 am

Some of just take longer to get our cherry popped than most,,,,, WELCOME HOME!

geospyder · Post by **geospyder** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 12:33 pm

One of my favorite pictures is of a lady I've nicknamed "granny" in her electric wheel chair, bent over from age, toothless, riding topless in the Critical Tits Parade two years ago. The smile on her face says it all. I'm one of the older ones but once on the Playa I tend to forget my age and have a ball. Don't forget that we grandparents know how to give and receive great hugs

moonrise · Post by **moonrise** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 1:04 pm

I think you'll both do just fine at BRC

Last year I gave rides to an 80 something gal a few days in a row, she was very comfortable at "Sit Camp" on the Esplanade.

IIRC "Sit Camp" burners sit and watch the playa roll by, they give ice water and other gifts...very mellow camp...

Gardenfaerie · Post by **Gardenfaerie** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 1:12 pm

The more people your age, the younger I look! Please come and bring all of your same aged friends!

Bluemandrew · Post by **Bluemandrew** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 1:48 pm

Dr. Pyro wrote:67 is by no means old. I mean, just look at Ygmir; he doesn't look a day over 65. But I digress. Don, a member of BDC&WB, looks like the old man in Pinocchio and has to be on the shady side of 80. And I'm pretty certain we have late-60s and 70s in our camp as well. So don't worry about it whippersnapper, you're only as old you feel anyway.

Don't forget Randy's mom too. I hesitate to guess since I can't remember, but 85 I think? She had an awesome time, and is coming back

Post by **Elderberry** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:35 pm

Finally, someone older than me!

geospyder · Post by **geospyder** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:16 pm

jkisha wrote:Finally, someone older than me!

You're not old, just worn out from all the "exercise"

Post by **Sham** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:35 pm

A few years back, there was a friend of mine in her 80's at the meet and greet. She had her own oxygen tank with her.
You will not be the oldest and you will fit in just fine!
Think of Black Rock City like any other city. There are places that the young 'uns hang out and there are places that the old farts hang--and everything in between.

phil · Post by **phil** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:51 pm

Nobody knows how old unjohn is, but he knew Methusaleh. I'll be 64, and I know lots of people there older than I am. Louise and I ran N7B amateur radio station with this gentleman

who was older then than I am now, but I won't give his age. It was his first burn, too.

The two of you will be in the upper reaches of the age, but not the oldest, I'm sorry to say.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:53 pm

Every time I see this title, I think it's going to be about retired Vestals.

Damn you, Steven Saylor!

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:04 pm

Lord knows I'd rather have more of y'all than people under 30! And you're old "birgins," non? I mean, you might be virgins, but...

Freesponge · Post by **Freesponge** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:50 pm

We took my dad(64) last year and he had a blast. You can stay immature indefinitely. Last year some of my most interesting conversations were with people in the 50+ category.

Post by **Savannah** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:42 am

Some of the best folks I've ever met at the burn were 50+. The cool-as-hell married couple in sleek formal wear (the woman swears like a sailor in the world's prettiest British accent), the nurse who committed to at least five eight-hour shifts at medical her virgin year, the mother of someone at a camp I hang out at--she was like a phantom; we barely saw her all week flitting about doing god knows what--and a certain ePlayan who went on a bicycle art tour with me on Thursday(?) of the event and watched the stars with me from the top of his RV. Thanks again. I'm really glad I didn't fall off.

These folks give me hope that I might possible be as cool as them one day. I hope to hell.

teardropper · Post by **teardropper** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:31 pm

I also live in the high desert and about the same altitude. And I'm 63. No problems. Go for it. Don't know if you can be too old.

After all, it is just a week long camping trip.

VeganChoirGirl · Post by **VeganChoirGirl** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:09 pm

Met an 87 year old Polish woman coming with her daughter and granddaughters to her first burn last year. I processed them through the gate. She was THRILLED to be there. They came in an RV.

xhoosier · Post by **xhoosier** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:23 am

just know your limits and come prepared. If you have HBP or Diabetic then just be prepared. I am a healthy 50 year old and almost killed my self last year because I was not drinking enough water. Amazing how quickly it will hit you. So, know what to expect and also make a lot of friends who can be there if you need it.

Welcome and I hope to see you on the Playa

dragonpilot · Post by **dragonpilot** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:33 am

I'll be 68 this year...my 7th trip to the playa!

Just, puhleze...if you plan on being naked, take it ALL off...don't walk around in just a t-shirt...we have names for people like that...

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:32 am

Work the greeter's gate for long enough and you find out there are far more people over seventy than most people would guess.

I even saw a family come in by car that included a newborn and everyone up to grandmother.
I wouldn't even try to guess the average age anymore.

Lowz · Post by **Lowz** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:45 am

gyre wrote:I even saw a family come in by car that included a newborn and everyone up to grandmother.

Perfect family

(inb4 i love cougars)

lunasmiles · Post by **lunasmiles** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:42 am

Hey, we're 60+ Birgins this year too! I'm usually the oldest at all the events I attend, and have been really pleased that no one seems to give a shit! I Just keep reminding myself that t's all in the stories we tell ourselves

I also know that it's up to me to be as physically prepared as possible, so I've been working on that. I had heat stroke when we were in Japan last summer at the height of their hottest summer in decades, so I've learned my lesson about hydration!

Can't wait for the challenge, and the fun!

moonrise · Post by **moonrise** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:03 am

lunasmiles wrote:Hey, we're 60+ Birgins this year too! I'm usually the oldest at all the events I attend, and have been really pleased that no one seems to give a shit! I Just keep reminding myself that t's all in the stories we tell ourselves

I also know that it's up to me to be as physically prepared as possible, so I've been working on that. I had heat stroke when we were in Japan last summer at the height of their hottest summer in decades, so I've learned my lesson about hydration!

Can't wait for the challenge, and the fun!

Unsolicited advice;
If you're from the Pacific Northwest you may want to consider extra hydration by drinking ample water a day or few before arriving on the playa and during the festival. Google Vitalyte... Less sugary than Gatorade.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:03 am

moonrise wrote:
lunasmiles wrote:Hey, we're 60+ Birgins this year too! I'm usually the oldest at all the events I attend, and have been really pleased that no one seems to give a shit! I Just keep reminding myself that t's all in the stories we tell ourselves

I also know that it's up to me to be as physically prepared as possible, so I've been working on that. I had heat stroke when we were in Japan last summer at the height of their hottest summer in decades, so I've learned my lesson about hydration!

Can't wait for the challenge, and the fun!
Unsolicited advice;
If you're from the Pacific Northwest you may want to consider extra hydration by drinking ample water a day or few before arriving on the playa and during the festival. Google Vitalyte... Less sugary than Gatorade.

Vitalyte, Vitalyte, Vitalyte.

http://playabound.wordpress.com/2010/07 ... enishment/

http://playabound.wordpress.com/2010/07/28/vitalyte/

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