first timer in Burning Man - ideas!!! brainstorm

johnyevans · Post by **johnyevans** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:52 am

what are the main things to think about when out there in the desert.

I might be renting a removals van. any good? what is the best way to have it in a really good living condition? how to cool it down? water? food?

bikes? important to have?

what else?

let's brainstorm!!!!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:04 am

"removals van" is that like a moving van?
Search this subforum on "Box Truck." Bikes you don't even have to search for, just look at the titles of the threads on the first page of this subforum. That will get you started.

illy dilly · Post by **illy dilly** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:11 am

UM,
Try reading through some of the existing threads before asking questions,
Please.

Thank you.

johnyevans · Post by **johnyevans** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:31 am

i know.

I read some of the threads but I am thinking some fresh knowledge could be given.

foot on mouth - completely possible

Post by **Elderberry** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:35 am

LOL "Fresh Knowledge" ???

You mean you're just too lazy to search. For a first timer, there is no such thing as "fresh knowledge", everybody else has been there, done that.

Try the main site, there's lots of good BASIC stuff there. After reading, you'll be prepared to ask questions here. Things like the survival guide, first timer's guide, etc., etc., etc.

graidawg · Post by **graidawg** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:37 am

hi jonny, welcome to eplaya.

1 - ask old frequentely repeated questions do not expect reasonable answers
2 - ezpect sarcasm and mockery
3 - have fun enjoy
see you at home

johnyevans · Post by **johnyevans** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:38 am

Thank a bunch!
means a lot.

this is already fresh knowledge for me.

i am so bleeding excited about going that i don't know where to start.
I am taking you've done it, been there??

Post by **Elderberry** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:45 am

johnyevans wrote:Thank a bunch!
means a lot.

this is already fresh knowledge for me.

i am so bleeding excited about going that i don't know where to start.
I am taking you've done it, been there??

Have you purchased your ticket yet?

Anyway, check here http://www.burningman.com/
Look at the very top for the links that follow "The Event"

johnyevans · Post by **johnyevans** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:59 am

a friend bought us tickets.

great help!!!!

I will make sure i devour these.
good man!

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:38 am

If you're looking for advice, let me bestow some upon you. One of the most valuable lessons I ever learned was: Only do one stupid thing at a time. For example, if you drink and drive, don't speed; if you speed while driving, don't be drinking. Speeding + drinking = doing two stupid things at once, a sure-fire recipe for getting thrown into jail.

The next most valuable piece of playa advice I ever got was this: There is only one commodity on the playa that has any value whatsoever: time. Use it wisely.

You're welcome Little Grasshopper.

graidawg · Post by **graidawg** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 12:38 pm

Dr. Pyro wrote:If you're looking for advice, let me bestow some upon you. One of the most valuable lessons I ever learned was: Only do one stupid thing at a time. For example, if you drink and drive, don't speed; if you speed while driving, don't be drinking. Speeding + drinking = doing two stupid things at once, a sure-fire recipe for getting thrown into jail.

The next most valuable piece of playa advice I ever got was this: There is only one commodity on the playa that has any value whatsoever: time. Use it wisely.

You're welcome Little Grasshopper.

ah dammit if only i knew this before. i always thought it was if you're going to do something stupid do it all at once and get the stupid out of the way.

Dust Becomes You · Post by **Dust Becomes You** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 12:47 pm

yeah....wow.....i usually combine stupidities like i mix alcohols.

Post by **Savannah** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:05 pm

johnyevans, read the survival guide.
http://www.burningman.com/preparation/e ... index.html

22 main links, or if you download it and print it out, 16 pages. If you do only one bit of research for yourself, let it be reading that. (Bikes and stuff are under "Recommended Reading" under the "Required Reading" area).

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:11 pm

johnyevans wrote:foot on mouth - completely possible

It's a rite of passage. Welcome to eplaya.

johnyevans · Post by **johnyevans** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:31 am

i'll keep that in mind.

with a few topics in hand
- surviving
- one stupid thing at a time / or / all stupid things at once to get rid of stupid.
- rites of passage / foot on mouth (flexi plexi - keeping it real and warmed up for the limboooohhh)...any others?
- just found out - goggles are really important?!

Undecided · Post by **Undecided** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:45 am

Start: http://www.burningman.com/first_timers/
Then: http://www.burningman.com/preparation/
Then: Explore the site
Then: Return

Some very helpful information is provided and from the impression I have been given from the reading material. It is an event you need to be prepared to survive at. 1st timer here too, but I wouldn't leave home without reading the information provided in the two above links.

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:27 am

johnyevans wrote:what are the main things to think about when out there in the desert.

- Which way is my camp?
- Do I have enough water?
- Do I have my dust goggles and dust mask?
- What is that thumping music/flashing light in the distance?

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:35 am

Dr. Pyro wrote:If you're looking for advice, let me bestow some upon you. One of the most valuable lessons I ever learned was: Only do one stupid thing at a time. For example, if you drink and drive, don't speed; if you speed while driving, don't be drinking. Speeding + drinking = doing two stupid things at once, a sure-fire recipe for getting thrown into jail.

The next most valuable piece of playa advice I ever got was this: There is only one commodity on the playa that has any value whatsoever: time. Use it wisely.

You're welcome Little Grasshopper.

Heres a good one. If your drinking, don't play with Ak-47s. If your in Playing with AK-47s dont live in California. Just Don't drink, play with AK-47s and live in California.

To the OP, wade through the snark, but, please DO read!

Lord Of Ruin · Post by **Lord Of Ruin** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:25 am

Good lord...if you JUST found out that you need goggles out there, you gots a lot o' readin' to do before this stop on the train.

Otherwise, I hope yer wearing your flameproof shorts.

LoR

TinkerMom · Post by **TinkerMom** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:29 pm

Dr. Pyro wrote:If you're looking for advice, let me bestow some upon you. One of the most valuable lessons I ever learned was: Only do one stupid thing at a time.

Oh snap! I think your on to me, Doc!! I feel I do that already!!
So I must be right on track!!

Laf' · Post by **Laf'** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 1:13 pm

one stupid thing at a time / or / all stupid things at once to get rid of stupid.

brother, if you could use up stupid my life would be going a lot differently about now.

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