Hi there. Burning Man has intrigued me for years and I have decided to take the jump. I figured 2016 would be my year seeing how difficult tickets are to get.
I plan on trying to get 5-6 of my good friends from Texas and LA, plan the trip, and do it right. I will be interested to read the forum to understand how exactly to go about the process as a first time burner. Everything from tickets, flights, rv, bikes, food, water, anything else to bring!
Any suggestions/help would be MUCH appreciated!
Thanks
Hello from Texas!
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theCryptofishist
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Re: Hello from Texas!
If your friends change their minds, go without them.
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Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
"The powerful are exploiting people, art and ideas, and this leads to us plebes debating how to best ration ice.
Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
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Re: Hello from Texas!
Hey there, welcome to eplaya!
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Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle.
Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me
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Re: Hello from Texas!
Book the Rv now!
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Re: Hello from Texas!
Welcome.
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Re: Hello from Texas!
Where in Texas?
Re: Hello from Texas!
Sound advice!theCryptofishist wrote:If your friends change their minds, go without them.
In fact, prepare your Burn from the beginning in such a way that your friends' know-how, money or moral support is not mandatory to your success. Folks back out every year once real life intrudes and/or they realize what a commitment it is.
More sound advice!tamarakay wrote:Book the Rv now!
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Re: Hello from Texas!
Hello all my name is vinny and I am from the dallas area! and This will be my first burn? If I get the tickets that is. I am looking for someone in texas that would like to link up to travel with? I cant convice none of my friends to go, because they are simply not interested in this event. ahh im so lost but am eager to go! please help with any tips and advance thank you in advance!
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Re: Hello from Texas!
Hi Vinillaskyy, many people plan and then travel solo to the event. The first thing you should do is read the first timer's guide and the survival guide. Then start planning your trip. If driving, check into those details. If flying, check on cost of flights etc. You'll need quite a bit of camping gear.
The best thing you can do is set your mind to going and then let all the other details fall into place.
Welcome to eplaya and good luck with your planning
The best thing you can do is set your mind to going and then let all the other details fall into place.
Welcome to eplaya and good luck with your planning
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Re: Hello from Texas!
thanks sham for your reply!!! your right!!! I am going to do this!!!!!! I think driving will be best so therefore I can hold all my gear and what not! also, I want to contribute something, I am a licensed massage therapist why not bring my table think it will work out?
so, for the ticketing is it true they sell out within minutes? if so when is the set date to prepare for that day? I looked on the website all I can find is stuff on 2015, this happens every august am I correct?
oh man,, im so excited nervouse scared all at the same time
so, for the ticketing is it true they sell out within minutes? if so when is the set date to prepare for that day? I looked on the website all I can find is stuff on 2015, this happens every august am I correct?
oh man,, im so excited nervouse scared all at the same time
Re: Hello from Texas!
Welcome. You can't tell but we pretty much stay excited about the burn all year. You need to sign up for the newsletter. Jack Rabbit Speaks. All the dates will be in that. It comes to your email about once a month and then once a week as the event nears.
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Re: Hello from Texas!
Hey there, welcome to eplaya!
Elderberry
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle.
Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle.
Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me
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Re: Hello from Texas!
Remember, we don't bite, and while we may seem a little clubby and comfortable with each other, once you make about 5 posts, we'll include you in our "eplayan" category.*
*Note: Not all of us will accept you that fast, and some might never accept you. We're a tangle of contradictory snakes and I speak only of the aggregate when I say this.
*Note: Not all of us will accept you that fast, and some might never accept you. We're a tangle of contradictory snakes and I speak only of the aggregate when I say this.
The Lady with a Lamprey
"The powerful are exploiting people, art and ideas, and this leads to us plebes debating how to best ration ice.
Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
"The powerful are exploiting people, art and ideas, and this leads to us plebes debating how to best ration ice.
Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
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Vinillaskyy
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Re: Hello from Texas!
So just wondering do you guys have tickets already? or waiting like me? its like im waiting for an imaginary date but I have no idea
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Re: Hello from Texas!
The ticket announcement comes a bit later. You can keep an eye on things here, but around January or so you will have a better feel for when they go on sale. Things change a bit from year to year, but you can figure to get yourself registered and ready to buy your ticket about that time.