Virgin may have found what she needs.

anorexicbitch · Post by **anorexicbitch** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:05 pm

Hey everyone. I'm considering going to Burning Man 2009. I've been looking for a change for far too long and when I friend told me to check this out, it seemed perfect. I'm from the Central Valley in CA and will probably will be going with a friend and his mom. I get the "bring goggles, masks, and water" thing. Any other advice? I'm really curious about what actually goes on at Burning Man.

bigbluedoggy · Post by **bigbluedoggy** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:57 pm

Hey there! Welcome to eplaya! Best advice you will get on here is to read the Survival Guide several times and to connect with other burners in your area who can offer their guidance. Be wary of having enormous expectations of a life changing experience. The more you unexpect the expected, the more likely you are to get something from Burning Man. Above all, be willing and prepared to participate!

See you in the dust!

Post by **Elderberry** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:31 pm

Hey AnorexicBitch, welcome to eplaya!

JK

FrostyMan · Post by **FrostyMan** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:49 pm

Welcome AB

I'm a virgin myself and have also been looking for.....something.
I try to spend most of my energy on the logistics. I still let my mind wonder about how awesome it will be, though.

I guess we both just have to show up. I think that might be the only way to really "get it."

I like the videos on this site though. It looks like it really catches the vibe.

http://www.lennyjones.net/bmlink.html

Gage · Post by **Gage** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:08 pm

We were virgins last year, and your post reminds me of our first post on ePlaya... oh, how the planning for the event changes after your first time...

- Read the Survival Guide
- Just imagine having no responsiblities while you're out there (unless you're part of a theme camp that requires your presence or labor) outside of having fun, meeting people, getting enough water and food in your belly, someplace to sleep, and *this is the most important suggestion* - don't come with ANY expectations! Nothing you plan will happen like you think, and the true enjoyment about Burning Man is that there are 50,000 other people with no real plan, and not having a plan allows the most amazing, unexpected times to find you...

BTW, we're in Bakersfield

anorexicbitch · Post by **anorexicbitch** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:22 pm

Ah! Yes! Someone close by. I was hoping I would find someone. I don't really have expectations. I'm just looking forward to getting away. So, the survival guide is slowly becoming second nature. My only question is what are the camps like? Like, does anyone actually sleep?

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:15 am

It's as far away as you can get in that distance without going to Barker ranch.
People sleep or they miss the end of the week as they wind down.

goathead · Post by **goathead** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:26 am

Don't forget the bacon. Lots of bacon.

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:46 am

FrostyMan wrote:I guess we both just have to show up. I think that might be the only way to really "get it."

Well, you may or may not "get it" completely. But you will be on your way towards that goal

The videos are good, the pics are good, the words are good. But it isn't until you get out onto the playa that you figure out you couldnt fully realize just what the fuck its really like. Theres gonna be alot of WTF moments, and your also gonna come away with so many changes and ideas for the next year, and beyond, that your brain begins to melt from overload.

klondike_bar · Post by **klondike_bar** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:51 am

pretend that noone else will be there. what do you need to live in "comfort" in a desert for a week?

then add glowing/blinking/neon/loud stuff to that list

....and bacon

Post by **Elderberry** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:55 am

Sail Man wrote: The videos are good, the pics are good, the words are good. But it isn't until you get out onto the playa that you figure out you couldnt fully realize just what the fuck its really like. Theres gonna be alot of WTF moments, and your also gonna come away with so many changes and ideas for the next year, and beyond, that your brain begins to melt from overload.

I'll definately second that.

JK

FrostyMan · Post by **FrostyMan** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 2:04 pm

BTW, Arizona Green Tea IS the most awesome beverage ever created. It's the only reason I'm considering bringing a cooler

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:43 pm

anorexicbitch wrote:Like, does anyone actually sleep?

Of course. Black Rock City has different kinds of neighborhoods, just like any other city. The loudest music is concentrated near 2 Street & 10 Street, and on the inner streets (A, B...). If you camp away from those areas, you have a better chance of sleeping well.

I get the impression you believe that everyone lives in established camps. Not so. You can camp by yourself in any available space that is not dedicated to Theme Camps or otherwise reserved.

Daytime heat can be a problem for the many who sleep in after staying out much of the night. Double shade over your tent really helps.

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:26 am

AB, if you can hook up with other peeps who have already been, ply them with tasty adult beverages, they may gladly give up little pearls of wisdom.

And if you throw in some bacon, well...........

the skies the limit.

anorexicbitch · Post by **anorexicbitch** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:50 am

Haha. Thanks guys! Hmmm, free beer for anyone willing to let me camp with them? :)

goathead · Post by **goathead** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:34 am

Sail Man wrote:they may gladly give up little pearls of wisdom.

Is that the new name for it this year?

And if you throw in some bacon, well........... the skies the limit.

Forms congo line,
Salad don't make friends.
UGH
Salad don't make friends.

Words never heard on the Playa
I love the smell of salad in the morning....

anorexicbitch · Post by **anorexicbitch** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:41 am

Okay, how exactly do you do bacon out there? Pre-cooking it would make it get all gross wouldn't it?

goathead · Post by **goathead** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:56 am

anorexicbitch wrote:Okay, how exactly do you do bacon out there? Pre-cooking it would make it get all gross wouldn't it?

Coleman camp stove/frying pan.....

Easier then Baked Alaska.
We do eat well on the Playa.

What where you planning on eating while you where on the Playa for a week?

Trail Mix?

Toolmaker · Post by **Toolmaker** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:16 pm

Notebook BBQ Grill

30 bucks minus coal

anorexicbitch · Post by **anorexicbitch** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:23 pm

goathead wrote: What where you planning on eating while you where on the Playa for a week?

Trail Mix?

Actually, that is a bit of a problem. As you may have guessed from my name, I don't eat much normally. But I'm going with a friend and his mom and they said they would help out with food this time.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:30 pm

goathead wrote:
Sail Man wrote:they may gladly give up little pearls of wisdom.
Is that the new name for it this year?

And if you throw in some bacon, well........... the skies the limit.
Forms congo line,
Salad don't make friends.
UGH
Salad don't make friends.

Back when I could congo it was:

You don't make friends with sal-ad!
You don't make friends with sal-ad!

goathead · Post by **goathead** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:34 pm

anorexicbitch wrote: Actually, that is a bit of a problem. As you may have guessed from my name, I don't eat much normally. But I'm going with a friend and his mom and they said they would help out with food this time.

You might as well get use to eating. We eat better out on the Playa then we do at home.

goathead · Post by **goathead** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:41 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:
goathead wrote:
Sail Man wrote:they may gladly give up little pearls of wisdom.
Is that the new name for it this year?

And if you throw in some bacon, well........... the skies the limit.
Forms congo line,
Salad don't make friends.
UGH
Salad don't make friends.
Back when I could congo it was:
You don't make friends with sal-ad!
You don't make friends with sal-ad!

We had 4 gals come dancing into our camp one morning singing this.
LMAO
They where HUNGRY...

We feed them, then kicked them back out to the cold cruel Playa.

Then they would show up again??

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:33 pm

anorexicbitch wrote:
goathead wrote: What where you planning on eating while you where on the Playa for a week?

Trail Mix?
Actually, that is a bit of a problem. As you may have guessed from my name, I don't eat much normally. But I'm going with a friend and his mom and they said they would help out with food this time.

You should eat something.

It is hard to know what you will have a taste for out there though.
Spoil yourself.

Post by **Sham** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:03 pm

anorexicbitch wrote:Okay, how exactly do you do bacon out there? Pre-cooking it would make it get all gross wouldn't it?

I have seen 2 stores that sell pre-cooked bacon. Walmart has it and the package says it doesn't need refridgerating until after opened. Costco has a much larger package (who wouldn't want a larger package?) that does require refridgerating. Both look really good with all the fat cooked off of them. Now I just need to see what kind of creative meals I can make with bacon.

Attention moderator: Please don't delete my post because I mentioned stores by name. Bacon is an imperative item for burners and we all need to know the latest developments with this special playa staple!

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:24 pm

Anything sealed and irradiated with gamma rays does not need refrigeration.

I used to see steaks like this at krogers.
Works for milk too.
Perfect for camping.
I'm having trouble finding them now, but they are out there.
It's very popular in countries with less refrigeration.

You can do this yourself, if you have the right bag of tricks.
Considerable caution is advised however.

Toolmaker · Post by **Toolmaker** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:32 pm

you ppl and yer bacon fetish.

sausage is much better on the playa.

favorite quote after sharing my hobo grilled sausage this past year:

"oh thank the stars, sausage, you wouldn't believe how many of these crazy ppl only have bacon"

anorexicbitch · Post by **anorexicbitch** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:57 pm

I'm thinking chocolate cake. Yeah?

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:05 pm

anorexicbitch wrote:I'm thinking chocolate cake. Yeah?

I offer the use of my refrigerator for this noble purpose. There will be milk to go with it.

cullen · Post by **cullen** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:23 pm

steak!