Birgin Coming to the Playa

NormG1 · Post by **NormG1** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 6:33 pm

Happy 4th of July.

It is rapidly dawning on me that BM is next month. And I am woefully unprepared. Trying to not leave everything to the last minute.

I have always been a closet burner, but I am just now coming out of the closet.

I am still looking for a compatible camp. I was invited to one back in February, but have heard little since, so I am not counting on that coming to fruition.

Trying to put together all the things I'll need. I live in a small apartment, so compact stuff is preferred.

Then making a meal plan . . . I can cook but I hardly ever do. Eat out mostly.

If another virgin is coming up from San Francisco, I'll probably have room for one person in the passenger seat.

Cheers,

Norm

NormG1 · Post by **NormG1** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 6:36 pm

Happy 4th of July.

It is rapidly dawning on me that BM is next month. And I am woefully unprepared. Trying to not leave everything to the last minute.

I have always been a closet burner, but I am just now coming out of the closet.

I am still looking for a compatible camp. I was invited to one back in February, but have heard little since, so I am not counting on that coming to fruition.

Trying to put together all the things I'll need. I live in a small apartment, so compact stuff is preferred.

Then making a meal plan . . . I can cook but I hardly ever do. Eat out mostly.

If another virgin is coming up from San Francisco, I'll probably have room for one person in the passenger seat.

Cheers,

Norm

Thecatman · Post by **Thecatman** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 6:44 pm

WELCOME!! NormG1

Closet burner? I never heard that term but it's cool.
If you don't connect with a camp, there's nothing wrong with enjoying the experience alone. You'll still meet a lot of folks.

NormG1 · Post by **NormG1** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:22 pm

If I am not in a camp where do I park and pitch my tent??

I know this will all make sense after my first burn.

Norm

Jovankat · Post by **Jovankat** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:01 am

Here's some relevant info from another thread;

Jovankat wrote:You (and both of your friends) need to read the Survival Guide and First Timers Guide. Twice. Then you'll have an idea of what extra info to look around here and elsewhere on the net for.

Good luck and welcome!

Savannah wrote:Where do I camp?
viewtopic.php?t=29356

How to Start a Theme Camp
viewtopic.php?f=364&t=37493

How to Join a Theme Camp
viewtopic.php?f=364&t=36767

Theme camps are totally optional, but registered theme camps get reserved camping spots.

Anyone can call themselves a camp, and do something fun and themed, though. And you can simply camp alone or with friends (under no name) and still have an amazing time. There are advantages either way.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 9:07 am

NormG1 wrote:If I am not in a camp where do I park and pitch my tent??

Wherever there is room. You might want to meet the neighbors first, just to make sure they aren't asses, but there's space all over. Greeters will give you a more up to date answer.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 9:18 am

Norm
Just so you know, we don't like people posting the same thing over and over. We'll read it, and if it's in the wrong place, the mods will move it.
Carry on.

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 9:21 am

Educate yourself. Read the survival guide. Follow links to find out how others do it. If you take care of your own experience, grow your self reliance, you'll come out the better for it.

Post by **Eric** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:50 pm

I've merged the two threads, but I've left the third post in the general introduction thread.

BBadger · Post by **BBadger** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 2:38 pm

Hide your daughters!

NormG1 · Post by **NormG1** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:36 am

My daughters have daughters and are happy, married, productive Bay Area suburbanites.

They will be safe because Burning Man isn't on their radar.

They know their father is crazy but have learned to accept that which they cannot change.