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Siobhanie56
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brand new burner

Post by Siobhanie56 » Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:06 pm

Hey ePlaya folks,

It's my hope to join you all at Burning Man this year. Like many, I've been intrigued by Black Rock City for years, but whenever I'd mention my interest to friends, I was often met with words of caution ("you know they sacrifice a person every year!" - my roommate) or dismissal ("that's some white people sh!t" :roll: ). So, I let the idea go for a while.

But, upon reading about this years' theme, the history of BRC, and the 10 Principles I realized my life in default world has been moving me in the direction of a more wholehearted, expansive, collaborative lifestyle anyway, however resistant I've been to it. :oops: This challenge might just be the next right step. So, I'm making plans to go solo, give what I can and find community along the way.

Here's hoping I see you in the dust. :D
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Re: brand new burner

Post by Elderberry » Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:50 pm

Hey there, welcome to ePlaya!
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Re: brand new burner

Post by AntiM » Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:17 am

Welcome Aboard.
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Re: brand new burner

Post by Ratty » Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:50 am

Welcome Siob. Burning Man can change your life forever. If you live in an area where there are other burners you can be active all year. Where do you live? Eplaya is a great example. Some folks are on this site every day asking and answering questions. Major cities have camps with monthly meetings, projects and parties. Be as involved as you like.
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Siobhanie56
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Re: brand new burner

Post by Siobhanie56 » Sun Feb 24, 2019 11:33 am

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I live in Florida. Looked through the regional section of BM site, and clicked on links for Orlando area burners as they're closest to me, only to find the links didn't work. I'll keep looking, though.
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Re: brand new burner

Post by Skuzzy61 » Mon Feb 25, 2019 12:49 pm

Ok, I had to giggle a bit at what some of your friends have said.

Welcome to ePlaya, the digital version of BM! Yes, we do sacrifices. :)
I would like to treat my gas pedal as a binary operator and get the cooperation of everyone in front of me!
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Re: brand new burner

Post by Sham » Mon Feb 25, 2019 1:21 pm

Siobhanie56 wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:06 pm
 It's my hope to join you all at Burning Man this year. Like many, I've been intrigued by Black Rock City for years, but whenever I'd mention my interest to friends, I was often met with words of caution ("you know they sacrifice a person every year!" - my roommate)
Good news on the human sacrifice. With 70,000 people there, chances are it won't be you. :shock:
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Re: brand new burner

Post by Savannah » Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:06 pm

Siobhanie56 wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:06 pm
 Hey ePlaya folks,

It's my hope to join you all at Burning Man this year. Like many, I've been intrigued by Black Rock City for years, but whenever I'd mention my interest to friends, I was often met with words of caution ("you know they sacrifice a person every year!" - my roommate) or dismissal ("that's some white people sh!t" :roll: ). So, I let the idea go for a while.
That's some white people sh!t? No one told ME, so I ended up going 14 times . . .

Oops!

Welcome, Siobhanie56!
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Siobhanie56
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Re: brand new burner

Post by Siobhanie56 » Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:21 pm

Skuzzy61 wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 25, 2019 12:49 pm
 Ok, I had to giggle a bit at what some of your friends have said.

Welcome to ePlaya, the digital version of BM! Yes, we do sacrifices. :)

Thanks for the welcome, Skuzzy. If it's "eSacrifices" on the ePlaya, then I'm cool with that. *goes to find her spotless lamb* :mrgreen:
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Re: brand new burner

Post by Siobhanie56 » Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:23 pm

Sham wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 25, 2019 1:21 pm
Good news on the human sacrifice. With 70,000 people there, chances are it won't be you. :shock:
Score!
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Siobhanie56
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Re: brand new burner

Post by Siobhanie56 » Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:27 pm

Savannah wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:06 pm
That's some white people sh!t? No one told ME, so I ended up going 14 times . . .

Oops!

Welcome, Siobhanie56!
14 times! :shock: That's a lot of love for BM! Amazing. Nice to meet you, Savannah!
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Re: brand new burner

Post by Elliot » Tue Feb 26, 2019 6:55 pm

Hmmmm.... I have done this 12 times (and counting), but I only knew about the goats. :wink:
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Re: brand new burner

Post by Savannah » Thu Mar 07, 2019 7:06 pm

Siobhanie56 wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:27 pm
Savannah wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:06 pm
That's some white people sh!t? No one told ME, so I ended up going 14 times . . .

Oops!

Welcome, Siobhanie56!
14 times! :shock: That's a lot of love for BM! Amazing. Nice to meet you, Savannah!
Likewise! Never feel excluded from Burning Man by virtue of not being white. The reasons for Burning Man being demographically Kinda Pale are truly 1) complicated, 2) socioeconomic and 3) cultural. The racial mix there is more a result of multiple societal issues than the attitudes of the attendees themselves.

I feel quite welcome there, and always have--although seeing minorities (particularly African Americans) is still moderately exotic, and sadly exciting. :lol:

Note: I went with a few friends during my first years, but it DID take me 4 Burns to find my "tribe". (I'm a bit reserved; used to be much worse.) If you're looking for a camp, message me with your skills and interests and I may have recommendations.
Elliot wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 26, 2019 6:55 pm
 Hmmmm.... I have done this 12 times (and counting), but I only knew about the goats. :wink:
:lol:
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