Hello and Welcome... What's your name? Tell me about You...

dani · Post by **dani** » Sat Mar 27, 2004 10:59 pm

Dani here...Hoping to burn for the first time this year if Im still in N. America at the time.

I'm in Toronto but have been couchsurfing with a burner here in San Francisco for the last little while and have met so many kool burners along the way.Thanks for the welcome! My mind's reeling with thoughts of BM..will be spending alot of time on the eplaya....

DVD Burner · Post by **DVD Burner** » Sat Mar 27, 2004 11:15 pm

welcome dani,

wanna play some frizzbee?

catch

lizzypin · Post by **lizzypin** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 7:57 am

Hello All...

Lizzypin - aka Beth here. I am a newbie from North Cackalacky and I'm already psyched for the whole thing! Will likely be going solo unless my powers of persuasion improve markedly...

Have a couple leads on places to camp but appreciate any input or invites.
My strengths include my x-ray vision and ability to leap into fun with a single bound. I also do not snore and give excellent foot massages.

Hope to see any and all of you on the Playa :)

Last Real Burner · Post by **Last Real Burner** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 8:12 am

Hi Dani and Beth as Gomer Pyle use to say "welcome! welcome! welcome!

I think all your question may be answered in detail on other parts of the board. Try looking around before asking, the board is pretty logically laid out due to the great skills of the admins here (hi TP where's my damn edit button, don't give it to the rest of these guys they'll just abuse it like badger and bob always does, just give me one, I won't tell a soul...promise)

you're bestest friend,
mr smith

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 5:35 pm

Hi Lizzypin and Dani...

Lizzypin... From a North Cackalacky expatriate and also a (soon-to-no-longer-be) playa virgin I must wish you a big ‘ol extra special Southern “Hellooooo!!”.

BBQ.... mmmmm... I surely do miss Sweet Caroline.

Sigh...

Blonde Iguana · Post by **Blonde Iguana** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 2:09 pm

I'm a 42 year old artist from Federal Way, WA who doesn't make a living at art but does rake in enuff bucks at an office design job in Seattle to finance my penchant for action figures. My man is serving in Iraq and this is what I decided to do while he was gone (actually been fascinated with Burning Man for years). This will be my first burn. I'm a little scared, a lot excited. Thanks for asking...

enthropic · Post by **enthropic** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 8:55 pm

well I'm back after a long nap. Now its spring again and I hope all the lame board drama is finished...I thought I would check in here first as I feel like I'm in a new land. So meny new peps. Ohh were to start.. well hello all some of u might remember me.

So I will become a father around the 8th of sep. So I will be unable to attend this years burn. However, I wish to remain active in this years festial. I would like to help people to orgainze, communicate, have a better understanding of what to expect and what is expected of them.
I live in Denver Colorado will be able to help travelers from the east along there way and can provide a rendeveoux point to those who might want to link up along there paths.

I have a cru of 20 kids who have been the last 5-7 years. We are always located in the loud areas as we bring a HUGE sound system, lasers, and the sickest stages. We are currently getting our camp together and are willing to have others join us. Fell free to P.M. me for contact info

Thank you all
Soon to be home again hehe

James Steven

SilkenTofu · Post by **SilkenTofu** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:44 am

Hello and Good Morning to all.

I am not a newbie to BM but I am to the eplaya forum. This will be my senior year out on the playa and I hope I flunk or get held back because every year I go my experience is more wonderful and strange and I am not ready to graduate or give it up. You won't see me posting too much because they keep me hopping here at work, but it seems like every time I have a spare second I am checking posts and looking for new pictures in the gallery.

Just wanted to say howdee and looking forward to this years burn. Kisses to all the lovely playa people, girls and boys and the blurred.

XOXO

Dusza Beben · Post by **Dusza Beben** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 2:43 pm

Welcome all! Just leave your wallets at the door.... Oh, sorry. That's another board...

DB

Sprout · Post by **Sprout** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 8:07 am

This is Sprout from down San Antonio way and I just wanted to say that I am way excited about going to Burning Man this year! This will be the first year for me and the friends with whom I will be traveling. Luckily I have many other friends who are old veterans of this festival and are also going this year so I actually am feeling fairly prepared. Let us hope that this feeling does not evaporate once I reach the desert.

Zephryus · Post by **Zephryus** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 8:14 am

Welcome, Sprout! Make yourself comfy.

juanicoheal · Post by **juanicoheal** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 8:40 am

Howdy Sprout!

Welcome the eplaya!

lemonade · Post by **lemonade** » Sat Apr 03, 2004 6:39 pm

Hi

I'm Lemonade - otherwise known as Sinead - first BM this year - living here in Bay area 4 yrs and was interested and met a lovely guy who took me to the town hall meeting and I bought a ticket. I have yet to figure out my tent, all that fun stuff and what I can do or bring to the show but I'm excited ! Just bought my ticket today and starting to read up on everything - I'm from Ireland - would that count in the Eurotrash camp smile- I'll pitch mine next to yours then

Cheers

Sinead

McSeed · Post by **McSeed** » Sat Apr 03, 2004 11:20 pm

:D Lemmonade, oh ya well then c'mun down and souch and weel see ya tyhere.! A Loovly gerl as susch as yerself shod have a rite foon time as I cun reccon! I'm joost hav'n a fine time here as you can see, an not wanting to poke any fun athe Irish, tho I em a bad one of those as that!. Welcame arord yung lasse, you'll have a fine time here! -McDuff! 8)

Zephryus · Post by **Zephryus** » Sun Apr 04, 2004 12:22 am

Y'kow if you're gonna take the joke that far, you'd might as well go whole hog and download the appropriate font.

lemonade · Post by **lemonade** » Sun Apr 04, 2004 8:46 am

well lads and lassies - I dinny know if my Dublin accent would be enough for yee :wink:

One time I auditioned for an Irish play and the american director told me I wasn't 'Irish' enough - so I dragged out that awful accent that they did in that Tom Cruise Nicole Kidman Irish shite film and sure enough - then I was 'Irish' enough...

Happy to give u a few pointers - u're accent is more like a southern Irish - mine is like the folks in the committments, the van, the snapper -

Ride Sally Ride....

Cheers

Lemonade

samdu · Post by **samdu** » Thu Apr 08, 2004 7:11 pm

ok, really not good at these "introduce yourself" threads, but i've been lurking for 3 1/2 yrs. this year, i'm FINALLY going to BM. really excited, and a little nervous. anyway, i'm female, married, closer to 40 than 30, and i consider myself pretty liberal. my best friend (also a virgin) is coming with me, so i won't be totally alone. i'm looking forward to seeing all the creativity, and hopefully allowing mine to bloom.

i had one question that's been bugging me, and i really have searched the forums, but i haven't found an answer that's satisfied me. when does one gift? when one meets a new person? when one decides that said new person is cool? whenever and whyever one feels like it? i guess what i'm asking is, as a newb, is there some unwritten protocol that, if i don't follow, will set me apart as an object of scorn and derision? i was thinking of doing soup as a gift, in the evening, at my camp. i'm an awesome cook (if you don't mind more garlic than most larger mammals can stand), and i thought it would be cool to cook up a huge pot of home made soup each night, and give it to people who looked cold or hungry? would that be appropriate, or would people just look at me like i had a 3rd breast growing out of my forhead?

Honey · Post by **Honey** » Thu Apr 08, 2004 7:32 pm

samdu;
Your on track with the soup idea, anything like that goes. Gifting is something that happens spontanesly as an act of love or appreciation.
The time is always right. Just keep thinking like your thinking and it will all come together for you. Keep on track, Honey.............

Last Real Burner · Post by **Last Real Burner** » Thu Apr 08, 2004 9:57 pm

when does one gift?

Gifting is a magical thing, and it's so not a who, what, when, where, thing, and yet it is. When it happens you'll know, the simple and selfless act of giving, can create an immortal memory. Treat every gift as if we're made of pure platinum, adorned with the finest gold, by the most majical elves in the universe. And give it as if is the first and only one ever made, and it was made specifically for that particular person that you are giving it to. Even if you have ten thousand of them back at camp, and another 200 in your backpack it's not the gift but the thoughts behind the gift, that make it special.

"I live in my own little world, but it's ok... They know me here."

surprisingly,
mr smith

justjim · Post by **justjim** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 7:12 am

My name is Jim (really!), my wife is Penny. We are acoustic musicians from Canada and this year will be our first burn. We'd like to be hosts for an open stage. Anyone else interested in this concept/theme camp?

gilmore · Post by **gilmore** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 9:42 am

Greetings People of Earth,

My name is Gary, but everyone calls me Gilmore, a High School nickname that just stuck. 2004 will be my first rodeo, so I anxiously await my initial steps upon the Playa. “One small step for man, one giant leap for personal growth”. I participated in the Avon 3 Day Walk (self imposed forced march) for Breast Cancer and was able to push the outer limits of my boundaries. I believe BRC will do the same, but on a number of different levels (alcohol allowed for one).

Wise words you provide about gifting, Last Real Burner. I have not yet fully developed my gifting plan, but as a newb the whole experience does indeed seem delightful. Samdu your idea of soup is wonderful and caring. Please consider seeing a qualified health care professional, as even if you do not have a 3rd breast growing from your forehead, I would worry about the first two that are.

Gilmore

samdu · Post by **samdu** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 9:50 am

thanks for all the help. this makes it clearer for me!

gilmore, don't worry, the other 2 are actually right where they're supposed to be! (well, maybe just a tad lower, due to age, but we won't get into that)

so, everyone feel free to stop by for soup when it gets chilly on the playa at night!!

spectabillis · Post by **spectabillis** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 4:44 am

I have been on here for a little bit, but waited to introduce myself until I contributed. Its been a few years since my last burn, and there were a few, but it seems whenever someone does not go they say maybe next year, then always think about it afterward. So I am going back now armed with a flamethrower, stand back.

Now for the technicals: INTP/INTJ Myers-Briggs type, subversive in thoughts, Male, 30's, Aquarious, Left-Handed...

I have been in a state of semi-retirement after achieving most of my limited dreams, now its time to develop new ones.

Last Real Burner · Post by **Last Real Burner** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 7:38 am

Hiya Gary, justjim, samdu, Lemonade, Sprout, SilkenTofu, James Steven, Blonde Iguana Howdieeeeeee

... did I miss anybody?

"Always remember you're unique. Just like everyone else."

concurrently,
mr smith

spectabillis · Post by **spectabillis** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 7:41 am

Last Real Burner wrote:Hiya Gary, justjim, samdu, Lemonade, Sprout, SilkenTofu, James Steven, Blonde Iguana Howdieeeeeee ... did I miss anybody? mr smith

I just got snubbed? Damn.

Last Real Burner · Post by **Last Real Burner** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 7:49 am

No Spectabillis, it just means you get you're own private hello from the rest of us. Trust me there's plenty of Love to go around, just make sure you bring a little.

Hello Spectabillis...

"It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help."

separately,
mr smith

Honey · Post by **Honey** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 9:44 am

Thats why thay call me "HONEY" Mr; Burner !!! Lots of sugar for everyone.. And I want to know where that soup kitchens going up at ?
We cant let that fade.. Hope to see you all there, Honey...

samdu · Post by **samdu** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 10:18 am

honey, not sure where i'm camping yet, but i'll post a notice when i get there!

chili
beef stew
samdu's famous garlicky chicken noodle
garlicky cheesy potato
homemade gumbo
italian vegetable

hmmmm...what else?

gilmore · Post by **gilmore** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 11:40 am

Samdu,

May I suggest a jambalaya.

*****************
spectabillis,

Didn't mean to snub ya.

I was just double checking to see if Left handed, INTP/INTJ Myers-Briggs type are the ones most likely to climb atop water towers with high powered rifles and large boxes of ammo before I responded.

Gary
P.S. BTW, Yes they are.

spectabillis · Post by **spectabillis** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 7:12 pm

Last Real Burner wrote:... Trust me there's plenty of Love to go around, just make sure you bring a little.

Accepting the award for most dramatic entrance, "you love me, you really really love me!"

gilmore wrote:I was just double checking to see if Left handed, INTP/INTJ Myers-Briggs type are the ones most likely to climb atop water towers with high powered rifles and large boxes of ammo before I responded.

No, never.

Armed with spray-paint cans instead.

Hello and Welcome... What's your name? Tell me about You...

NC Newbie

Super Powers, Huh?...

Hello

well hello again!

hi there long time stalker...first (second time) poster

Hola!

top of fucking mornin :-)

hi!

Gifts

It's been in you all along, Dorthy...

Intro & Gifting

thanks, all!

There's all ways room on the E-playa for new people...

Re: There's all ways room on the E-playa for new people...

Hey!!!! That's why I always ask...

Sugar n things...

Samdu and spectabillis