Welcome Home, Entropy!!!
Getting your ticket is a big step. It mentally commits you to coming and the rest will fall into place. This board is a good place to meet others in your area who may want to share a ride, resources, etc.
And ceri... try this link for a start on answering your questions:
http://www.burningman.com/first_timers/
And these for help finding others near you:
http://www.euroburners.org/
http://lists.euroburners.org/mailman/listinfo/playadust
And please feel free to ask if you can't find the answer you're looking for. There's plenty of good folk here who like to help.
Hello and Welcome... What's your name? Tell me about You...
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LeChatNoir
- Posts: 5907
- Joined: Mon Sep 01, 2003 8:52 am
- Location: Louisville, Ky
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Last Real Burner
- Posts: 941
- Joined: Mon Sep 01, 2003 9:34 am
- Location: Heaven
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Whistling In The Dark, Loudly.....
Just wanted to say Hello and welcome Home to all the new people! 
burn brightly,
the rebbi
burn brightly,
the rebbi
"Do you know what happened to the boy who got everything he wished for? - He lived happily ever after".
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RINGMASTER
- Posts: 55
- Joined: Sun Apr 02, 2006 1:41 am
- Location: Astoria, Oregon
- Contact:
Hello all - my name is Darin. I have known of Burning Man for as long as I can remember, but only recently talked to a few friends who have been in the past.
I will be attending this year with a few other first timers as well. I currently live in Astoria, Oregon, and the majority of the people I am travelling with are coming from Miami, FL.
I'm extremely easy going, have a sense of adventure, and am looking forward to meeting lots of great people.
I hope I'm not breaking any rules by doing this (and if I am let me know so I can take the link down) but if you would like to see who I am and read more about me, visit me at www.myspace.com/ringmasterdarin
:)
Darin
I will be attending this year with a few other first timers as well. I currently live in Astoria, Oregon, and the majority of the people I am travelling with are coming from Miami, FL.
I'm extremely easy going, have a sense of adventure, and am looking forward to meeting lots of great people.
I hope I'm not breaking any rules by doing this (and if I am let me know so I can take the link down) but if you would like to see who I am and read more about me, visit me at www.myspace.com/ringmasterdarin
:)
Darin
Greetings and Salutations
Hey!
I'm Akashla, and i am going to burning man for the first time this year.
I'm not sure how i get there or what to do when i do, but thats not a problem. It's all part of the adventure...
Im coming from Ireland, so its a long way to go, and i think i'll be relying on the helpfulness of strangers to actually get to the camp, because i can't seem to find out if you can get public transport, and i have none of my own, apart from my feet, and my geographical knowledge is shameful, i dont even know which airport to fly in to, so i'm likely to head in the wrong direction... but i'm optimistic...
I'm pretty bad at introductions, i dont know what you want to know, i like to read and to write, like to paint and create, like to smile and to talk, like to be quiet and to dream...
i still dont like introductions, but i'll get over it.
I'm Akashla, and i am going to burning man for the first time this year.
I'm not sure how i get there or what to do when i do, but thats not a problem. It's all part of the adventure...
Im coming from Ireland, so its a long way to go, and i think i'll be relying on the helpfulness of strangers to actually get to the camp, because i can't seem to find out if you can get public transport, and i have none of my own, apart from my feet, and my geographical knowledge is shameful, i dont even know which airport to fly in to, so i'm likely to head in the wrong direction... but i'm optimistic...
I'm pretty bad at introductions, i dont know what you want to know, i like to read and to write, like to paint and create, like to smile and to talk, like to be quiet and to dream...
i still dont like introductions, but i'll get over it.
Those that do not hear the music think the dancers mad.
Hello Akashla,
Welcome to E-playa, First off you need to read every thing on the main burning man page , the survival guide and so on , it will give you important information about what your getting yourself into. Next there are a number of people who have come from Ireland in the past and are likely coming this year you can get in touch with them through the regional link to your area. They should be able to help you with logistic planning and good information about what worked for them and what you should avoid.
And finally read these threads and participate in the discussions and banter , make some friends, the event attracts a lot of great people and knowing people on the playa makes the event more fun.
Welcome to E-playa, First off you need to read every thing on the main burning man page , the survival guide and so on , it will give you important information about what your getting yourself into. Next there are a number of people who have come from Ireland in the past and are likely coming this year you can get in touch with them through the regional link to your area. They should be able to help you with logistic planning and good information about what worked for them and what you should avoid.
And finally read these threads and participate in the discussions and banter , make some friends, the event attracts a lot of great people and knowing people on the playa makes the event more fun.
Hi, my name is Christa (spelled Xta with my friends and non-professional work relationship).. I'm a virgin burner this year, and am one of the folk trying to gather solo virgins-with-vaginas (and possibly veterans, too, we're still hashing out details!) in V Camp!
Uhm... I'm slowly becoming a professional hooper (am typing this with asymmestrical face makeup on, as my roomies and I spent some time this eve trying out looks for a gig I have in a couple days), and also play and ref waterpolo, teach lifeguarding and knitting, design and sell knitting patterns.. and a whole bunch of other little things for fun and minor amounts of profit :)
I am utterly excited about having my face hurt from laughing or smiling too hard for the entirety of the event.... see you there! Oh, and I bought my ticket yesterday, wooo!
X.
Uhm... I'm slowly becoming a professional hooper (am typing this with asymmestrical face makeup on, as my roomies and I spent some time this eve trying out looks for a gig I have in a couple days), and also play and ref waterpolo, teach lifeguarding and knitting, design and sell knitting patterns.. and a whole bunch of other little things for fun and minor amounts of profit :)
I am utterly excited about having my face hurt from laughing or smiling too hard for the entirety of the event.... see you there! Oh, and I bought my ticket yesterday, wooo!
X.
Hi Xta! What a fun idea for a camp! and ambitious too. Perhaps the X stands for xtraordinary!? Anyway, greetings! My advice to all burners and especially new burners is to go up as early in the week as you can so you can watch the city grow, and also take it real easy on your first day. Limit work, booze and drugs and go to bed early. The best thing to do on your first day is, believe it or not, be a spectator. The altitude and dryness demand a day for transition, and if you don't respect that, it will be several days before you feel normal physically. Then on the second day and for the rest of the week, go wild! 
go V!
go V!
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cool2bgray
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:22 pm
The Tuna Guys...
[color=darkblue][b][size=12][size=18]Hello...
I wanted to ask if the "Tuna Guys" have any pictures of their camp?? Maybe a websight with info & pics.. Thanks, cool2bgray[/size][/size][/b][/color]
I wanted to ask if the "Tuna Guys" have any pictures of their camp?? Maybe a websight with info & pics.. Thanks, cool2bgray[/size][/size][/b][/color]
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AnnalisaLynn
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:50 am
- Location: Antigua
Halloo all.
My name is Annalisa and I'm originally from Trinidad but I now live in Antigua (both islands in the Caribbean)
I'm very interested in Burning Man for many reasons, one being that where I am from, real expression is limited.
I am really considering going to Burning Man this year...I'm kind of frightened of the things I might find in myself but I feel that it will all become part of the thrill...
I'm a self taught artist and a singer...I mess with photography and I like to tell myself that I am a good dancer :p
Right now...I am at work...doing graveyard shift...doing 'work' as you can see by my post :)
I'm excited to meet you all and hope you'll enjoy meeting me as well!
Ciao!
My name is Annalisa and I'm originally from Trinidad but I now live in Antigua (both islands in the Caribbean)
I'm very interested in Burning Man for many reasons, one being that where I am from, real expression is limited.
I am really considering going to Burning Man this year...I'm kind of frightened of the things I might find in myself but I feel that it will all become part of the thrill...
I'm a self taught artist and a singer...I mess with photography and I like to tell myself that I am a good dancer :p
Right now...I am at work...doing graveyard shift...doing 'work' as you can see by my post :)
I'm excited to meet you all and hope you'll enjoy meeting me as well!
Ciao!
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Annekerhymeswithmonica
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:45 pm
- Location: Kanuckistan
2003???
WTF
Where has everybody been lately?
:roll:
Where does *this* year's discussion go?
hmm?
:o)
Oh:
Hiya
I just signed on dis board
4th time burner
old
decrepit
wanna be able to sleep for a few hours forrom time to town, wanna camp near tokers, not boozers [they are soooo loud, haha]
cheerio
Anneke [from the SUNSHINE COAST in Kanuckistan]
WTF
Where has everybody been lately?
:roll:
Where does *this* year's discussion go?
hmm?
:o)
Oh:
Hiya
I just signed on dis board
4th time burner
old
decrepit
wanna be able to sleep for a few hours forrom time to town, wanna camp near tokers, not boozers [they are soooo loud, haha]
cheerio
Anneke [from the SUNSHINE COAST in Kanuckistan]
laissez les bontemps rouler
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Leidenfrost
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:33 am
- Location: Coral Springs, Florida
- Contact:
Hello everyone, my name is Jesse Leidenfrost.
Currently a waiter at the Olive Garden, I enjoy listening to Jazz, Techno (Vocal, Ambient, Trance), and some Rock as well.
For the most part am pretty laid back, except when it comes time to party with friends or complete strangers 8)
Ever since I saw video footage of the Burning Man event I was instantly hooked, Ive probably seen every publicly available video of the event and tons of pictures of it too and have been wanting to go since I knew of its existance.
Have been trying to attend these last few years but things like money troubles and things like that have gotten in the way and Ive been forced to not attend.
Hopefully this year will turn out much better, as I have been saving and planning to go for it this year and might even take along a few of my buddies if they get their acts together.
If any of you from Florida could give me some helpful advice for making the pilgrimage this year, it would be most appreciated, and I look forward to meeting you all at the event this year :)
Currently a waiter at the Olive Garden, I enjoy listening to Jazz, Techno (Vocal, Ambient, Trance), and some Rock as well.
For the most part am pretty laid back, except when it comes time to party with friends or complete strangers 8)
Ever since I saw video footage of the Burning Man event I was instantly hooked, Ive probably seen every publicly available video of the event and tons of pictures of it too and have been wanting to go since I knew of its existance.
Have been trying to attend these last few years but things like money troubles and things like that have gotten in the way and Ive been forced to not attend.
Hopefully this year will turn out much better, as I have been saving and planning to go for it this year and might even take along a few of my buddies if they get their acts together.
If any of you from Florida could give me some helpful advice for making the pilgrimage this year, it would be most appreciated, and I look forward to meeting you all at the event this year :)
Hey Jesse,
Welcome! You might want to pm or email Jim (aka "Scruffyboy") he's from Key West, I heard he's driving out this year and has done so in the past. Here is his profile:
http://eplaya.burningman.org/profile.ph ... ile&u=2745
Welcome! You might want to pm or email Jim (aka "Scruffyboy") he's from Key West, I heard he's driving out this year and has done so in the past. Here is his profile:
http://eplaya.burningman.org/profile.ph ... ile&u=2745
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Leidenfrost
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:33 am
- Location: Coral Springs, Florida
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regynalonglank
- Posts: 1514
- Joined: Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:11 pm
- Location: in constant motion
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right on all you burner pups and kittens. glad to see all the new faces, and the grubby old ones too :) looking forward to seizing you all in the dust, and don't remember and always forget to get right out of the vehicle when you arrive and announce in a loud and bossy voice to your greeter that you are a wirgin and you are there for your spankings. and no, you won't take no for an answer! cuz really, it's a part of the whole thing, and they can't do it unless you ask, so don't be shy, get out there and take yer meddcine, ring the bell, and get on yer dusty way. heh. thems me two and a half bits, fer what its worth! booooyah
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just listen to the drum
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just listen to the drum
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Styx
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Wed Apr 12, 2006 8:17 am
- Location: Transylvania / Beyound the Forest...
- Contact:
Transylvania BM newbies
hello :)
Im Styx from Transylvania in Romania! you can find out about me on [url]http://people.tribe.net/styx[/url]
me and my girlfriend would really like to do this experience this year and safe money to make it over there. We never been to US at all and my girlfriend has no desertexperience yet. But we are artists and play tribal arabic and indian grooves and also myself i play various styles of psytrance.
we could also help in setup and artprojects.
our only worrie is the moneyproblem as we in romania as u maybe know have different kinda money and value of money. so for us its gonna cost a fortune just the flights, travel and food etc.. so we are trying to safe where it is possible and rather do things and work instead...
can anyone tell me if its possible to get free ticket for us or maybe at least reduced price?
i unfortunatly depends on stuff like this for us in order to just hit the road.
people here get 100-300 euro a month for hard work.. quite a joke...
anyway.. hope im not offtopic with my introduction.. if so im really sorry..
we hope to make it this year!!!
Im Styx from Transylvania in Romania! you can find out about me on [url]http://people.tribe.net/styx[/url]
me and my girlfriend would really like to do this experience this year and safe money to make it over there. We never been to US at all and my girlfriend has no desertexperience yet. But we are artists and play tribal arabic and indian grooves and also myself i play various styles of psytrance.
we could also help in setup and artprojects.
our only worrie is the moneyproblem as we in romania as u maybe know have different kinda money and value of money. so for us its gonna cost a fortune just the flights, travel and food etc.. so we are trying to safe where it is possible and rather do things and work instead...
can anyone tell me if its possible to get free ticket for us or maybe at least reduced price?
i unfortunatly depends on stuff like this for us in order to just hit the road.
people here get 100-300 euro a month for hard work.. quite a joke...
anyway.. hope im not offtopic with my introduction.. if so im really sorry..
we hope to make it this year!!!
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sputnik
- Posts: 7865
- Joined: Wed Sep 08, 2004 6:17 am
- Burning Since: 2004
- Camp Name: Ubercarney
- Location: Detroit
Welcome Styx,
You might want to check with the Black Rock Burner Hostel
http://www.blackrockburnerhostel.com
I'm not sure if they'll be running again this year, but it's worth a check.
You might want to check with the Black Rock Burner Hostel
http://www.blackrockburnerhostel.com
I'm not sure if they'll be running again this year, but it's worth a check.
It's going to be alright.
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artjackson
- Posts: 6
- Joined: Fri Apr 14, 2006 6:06 pm
- Location: atlanta
- Contact:
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artjackson
- Posts: 6
- Joined: Fri Apr 14, 2006 6:06 pm
- Location: atlanta
- Contact:
hey guys 
bm virgin!!! i've been wanting to attend burning man for a while now, and have finally decided to put all efforts into going this year.
i grew up in los angeles and am currently going to school about 100mi north of there. i love creating in all walks of media, especially photography, paint, and playdoh.
i'm in the process of educating myself about bm and am trying to be as prepared as possible, but it looks like pack lists only get you so far. i'll definitely appreciate any and all advice/help/hellos/baked goods you guys send my way
i'm really stoked about this experience; i look forward to meeting everyone and having a blast!
~lo
bm virgin!!! i've been wanting to attend burning man for a while now, and have finally decided to put all efforts into going this year.
i grew up in los angeles and am currently going to school about 100mi north of there. i love creating in all walks of media, especially photography, paint, and playdoh.
i'm in the process of educating myself about bm and am trying to be as prepared as possible, but it looks like pack lists only get you so far. i'll definitely appreciate any and all advice/help/hellos/baked goods you guys send my way
i'm really stoked about this experience; i look forward to meeting everyone and having a blast!
~lo
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spectabillis
- Posts: 3527
- Joined: Mon Mar 29, 2004 11:07 pm
- Burning Since: 2022
- Location: black rock city
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Twinstar87
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:54 am
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Hi! My name is Randi and I have yet to go to a Burning Man. I can't wait. I sadly wont be able to go this year...and possibly same w/ next year (b/c sadly I'm a poor college student).
I'm actually currently doing a "research" project on burning man for my 3D art class and we're supposed to "design our own theme camps" which I'm really excited about, so I figured I'd join the forums so if I have any questions I can ask people :]
I'm actually currently doing a "research" project on burning man for my 3D art class and we're supposed to "design our own theme camps" which I'm really excited about, so I figured I'd join the forums so if I have any questions I can ask people :]
Hi!
Another BM virgin here!
A friend went 5 years ago or so and had an amazing time, and I never forgot his excitement for it. Last year, several close friends went and also had an amazing experience. And now I'm gonna jump in and do it!
I live in NYC and don't have a car, so I'm a little intimidated by all the planning I'm going to need to do to get myself to the Playa, but I think that'll be a very satisfying process. (My current thinking is to fly to Reno and rent a car [SUV? Minivan? How much room will I need?].)
I have so many questions. Luckily, I am aquainted with a woman here in the area who has been going for a long time and can give me advice when I need it.
I love to sew, and I'm really looking forward to making my own clothes for the event. That will be an awesome self-expression for me. I've also always dreamed of some more extensive body art, and I'm starting to think about some temporary art I can do for that. So many ideas!
Anyway, it's all the planning right now that has me nervous, but I think once I start getting into it, it'll all come together!
Yay! I'm going to Burning Man!
See you there!
Love,
Caryn
Another BM virgin here!
A friend went 5 years ago or so and had an amazing time, and I never forgot his excitement for it. Last year, several close friends went and also had an amazing experience. And now I'm gonna jump in and do it!
I live in NYC and don't have a car, so I'm a little intimidated by all the planning I'm going to need to do to get myself to the Playa, but I think that'll be a very satisfying process. (My current thinking is to fly to Reno and rent a car [SUV? Minivan? How much room will I need?].)
I have so many questions. Luckily, I am aquainted with a woman here in the area who has been going for a long time and can give me advice when I need it.
I love to sew, and I'm really looking forward to making my own clothes for the event. That will be an awesome self-expression for me. I've also always dreamed of some more extensive body art, and I'm starting to think about some temporary art I can do for that. So many ideas!
Anyway, it's all the planning right now that has me nervous, but I think once I start getting into it, it'll all come together!
Yay! I'm going to Burning Man!
See you there!
Love,
Caryn