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

Amplexus · Post by **Amplexus** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:47 am

Hello everyone, I'm a virgin burner attending for the first time this year. I'm making the trek from Philadelphia solo. I look forward to meeting a lot of you and opening my mind to all sorts of new and interesting things.

filopino · Post by **filopino** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:21 pm

Hey, my name is Filo, I just registered. This will be my first BM. I'm hailing out of San Francisco. I'm very excited but know almost nothing of what I should do to be prepared.

Anyone have any advice that I wouldn't get otherwise?

ibdave · Post by **ibdave** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:06 am

filopino wrote:Hey, my name is Filo.

Anyone have any advice that I wouldn't get otherwise?

An Open Mind on the Playa is the Best Mind on the Playa

viper_47_2 · Post by **viper_47_2** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:46 am

Hiya, Paul here from Ireland.
Flight already booked and burning man ticket gonna be bought Monday.
Really can't wait, have been hearing about BM for some time now.

As you can guess, i'm a first timer to BM.
Have been looking into renting a motor home.
Not sure though if this is the best way to experience BM. 8)

Any opinions on this ?

Cheers,
Paul.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:54 am

It's very late to organize a rental at this time. They book up months, maybe even the year in advance. And a lot of places will not rent to people going to the burn.

Some people find that having a haven with all the modcons gives them a needed anchor to their experience, others prefer to get out and get completely into the bm experience. Use the search function to read threads where it's hashed out.

EvilDustBooger · Post by **EvilDustBooger** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:56 am

Hi Paul.
It might be difficult to fly in and rent an RV near the event.
Not many places are open to putting their rentals into the harsh desert atmosphere without large security deposits and such. You might look around eplaya and try to hook up with others and "share" expenses with someone who already has an RV or camp with room to share.
good luck on your adventure...

jnel · Post by **jnel** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 7:26 am

Hi! My name is jnel from Winnipeg Canada...this will also be my first year going to Burning Man. I will be flying there, I just will need to figure out how to get to Black Rock City. I have friends that have gone and haven't stopped going since. I can't wait :)

Lorgasm · Post by **Lorgasm** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 7:45 am

Greetings and Welcome Jnel,

Where are you flying into? Glad you decided to take the trip.
As your friends, we are more than willing to help you along with your journey. Just ask, and you shall recieve.

Welcome home!
Peace,
Lorgazm

jnel · Post by **jnel** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:18 am

Thanks! We (myself and boyfriend) will be flying to Reno most likely on the 28th..looking for a ride or theme camp still. Is there somewhere you can look for rides?

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:26 am

There is a ride board on the main site (burningman.com) http://www.burningman.com/calendar/year ... hp?id=2031 that you can post and search on. There's also the possiblity that you can find a ride while you are in Reno. Hageymon will probably post about whatever system he has set up this year later this summer. (He can't do a rideshare out of his house, neighbors.)
Finding a theme camp this late may be hard, but if you poke around on the board you might find some that are recruiting. You might also try http://www.burningman.com/themecamps/06 ... ill_a.html looking at the list and seeing if there's some where you want to camp and ask the contact on the list, but they may not be looking. YOu can camp by yourselves, and chances are you will become friendly with the neighbors and watch out for each other and have a perfectly good time without the stress and bother and expence of helping to run a camp.

jnel · Post by **jnel** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 5:11 pm

Thanks a lot for your advice and help so far!! I hope we can make it there!!! :)

kiwisam · Post by **kiwisam** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:23 pm

Hi, Im kiwisam - a NZ kiwi here for 25 yrs and now owing some alleigance to uncle sam. I live in the SF bay area and retired 2 years ago as lead electrician at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Ive finished a bit of the honeydoo list and will leave her behind and take a week in Black Rock City 'cos she doesn't like the desert (or heat anywhere for that matter). I've done satge lighting, set building and stage management - but not for a while so Burning man looks like a fun place to brush up on what's new in perfoming art - and to try to add a gifting experience to my life. I've made massage a part of my life for 50 years - since I was 17 - an can do a fair deep tissue massage. I'm an atheist and am enjoying palaces where I can help people.
Bill

INSANEPOOKIE · Post by **INSANEPOOKIE** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:44 pm

Hello out there. My name is Chris.
2006 will be my first venture into the world of Burning Man. One of my friends may or may not be coming, dending on getting the week off. I'm in good ole Portland OR. so the trek won't be all that far. If I fail to get a ride with someone I may attempt the use of the Green Tort.

I've read near everything I could find on Burning Man and even had some helpful tips from a co-worker who went in 2005. Now I'm looking at the volunteer side to find something that peeks my interest to possible give a couple days of my time to while in the fuzzy warm desert.

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:52 pm

Welcome Home kiwisam and INSANEPOOKIE

Good for you on the reading everything you can find I.P. Read and reread… and the coworker will help with advice too.

kiwisam… glad you found your way after all this time.

Though you’ll have a lot of catching up to do in it, there’s a lively discussion going on here that you may be interested in:

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?t=12386

kiwisam · Post by **kiwisam** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:36 pm

Thanks. LeChatNoir. for the welcome. I've been soaking up info which is so generously laid out here in ePlaya and look forward to a fun week as a old newbie at burning man.
Bill

kiwisam · Post by **kiwisam** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:24 am

places not palaces- kiwisam

kevinsaquarius · Post by **kevinsaquarius** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 4:48 pm

i have never been to a burn. I got the cash and im tryin to go this year. i heard of burning man from this dude i met at ROO. i had a good time, even though I got ripped off for my camping gear and ticket before i got there. i havent always been good. but lately ive been extra nice.... for a long time... very nice...looking for ways to help... helping. im not sure about what to believe in.? i enjoy being me. im happy and healthy. im a little cunfused about it. ive been involved in charity work and im open to hooking up with a full time charity group. my services would be free. it would be nice to get food shelter water and the rest is automatic with that type of work. i love bono you and every non profit org with a good cause *hugs and kisses*

johnquincyaddingmachine · Post by **johnquincyaddingmachine** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:26 pm

hi. I live in florida and am thinking about going to burning man this year.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 8:13 am

kiwisam wrote:... retired 2 years ago as lead electrician at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Dang, can I say cool! That's the sort of expertise that improves BRC. I hope you can pull some good lighting out of your rear!
Welcome.

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 12:10 pm

They told me I shouldn't stand near the water.
Who are these people?
Now look at what you've gone and made me do.

Navigator · Post by **Navigator** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:14 pm

Hello there!! So it turns out that I'm 36 years old and still a virgin... But not for much longer now! :) I'm going to travel all the way from Sweden to meet you all. It all started about two years ago when I saw some pictures from BM on the internet. I read a little about it, and I imediately knew I had to be there. I can't really explain why. Maybe it apelled somehow to my deep longing for inner freedom and letting go. I have tried to persuade some friends to go with me, but with poor result. But what the heck, such things can't stop me from doing what I want, so now I'm going there solo.

I try not to have to many expectations. That's difficult, but I will try to just go with the flow, do the best of every moment and see what happens. Still I'm a little nervous about going there all alone. I'm kind and open-minded, but maybe not the most outgoing person in the world, and I wonder if it will be easy to make friends? I have arranged a ride to BM from Reno, but in case that arrangment should fail somehow, do you know there are any chances getting a ride from Reno?

Feel free to contact me if you have advices, want to hang out with a lost swedish guy on the playa, or if you also are a lost BM virgin, maybe we can explore together.

Take care!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:44 pm

Navigator wrote: Hello there!! So it turns out that I'm 36 years old and still a virgin... But not for much longer now! :) I'm going to travel all the way from Sweden to meet you all.

Watch out for the Norwiegians!

Navigator wrote: I have arranged a ride to BM from Reno, but in case that arrangment should fail somehow, do you know there are any chances getting a ride from Reno?

Typically, if you can meet a burner in Reno with extra room, you can find a ride.
Fred Hageymon, who runs the International Burner Hostel tries to set up an informal ride share system from Reno everyyear. Unfortunately high traffic caused friction with the neighbors, so he can't operate out of his house any more. When he figures out where he can set up a pick up place, I"m sure he will. Otherwise you can hang out outside a Reno Grocery, Camping, Box or Surplus store and find burners. then ask. I hope someone has a better idea of which ones are burner-friendly. Also, be respectful of the merchants. NO need to make the event extra enemies.

warski · Post by **warski** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:34 pm

Hello everyone, We are a couple college friends going to BM for our first time. I'm in the east coast, Brian is on the west coast. Looking forward to reading the board, learning more about BM and meeting some cool people.
Cheers! - Peter & Brian

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:30 pm

Welcome Home, warski and amigo…

There’s plenty to read on this board. And check the First-Timer’s guide on the main page too. It’s required reading. And hang out… have fun!!!

Cheers!!

klitswithak · Post by **klitswithak** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:19 am

Hey there. I'm Klitsy otherwise known as Zach. I recently turned 18 and have gone to the "Burning Man Event" for the past two years. I just got back from the 4th of Juplaya where I had a blast. Last week I got a tattoo of the burning man logo on my back. Nothing fancy, but it has great meaning to me. I live in Sparks, Nevada. As you see I don't have to travel far to the Black Rock Desert. This year I graduated high school and plan to major in business. Currently I am a Supervisor at UPS (United Parcel Service). The youngest Supervisor at UPS I might add. I work hard all year and take vaction to go on the playa in August for this crazy thing called Burning Man. You must be nuts to live in the desert with thousands of interesting people with interesting art to see!!! Well that's all I have for you in this post, however I would love to talk further with you over private messaging or email. Myspace is also ok with me.

Love,
Klits with a k

sassysasa · Post by **sassysasa** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:09 pm

Hello,

I have never been to Burning Man event but would love to be introduced to it! I met a lady today in San Diego by the name of Plaid and she recommended that I visit the site. Just wanted to do a little intro about myself to all of you!!

Itzbeyond1ziz · Post by **Itzbeyond1ziz** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 3:12 am

[color=blue][/color]*My Name Is Karalyn, an energy absorbant creature of this mother earth, & how I am so lucky to have been given this amazingly beautiful oppertunity to experience such an awakening this year with such beautiful souls...I have been called to come help create, contribute, share and care...grow, feel and flow through such an important experience in life to see, in this generation of ours. I am seeking some guidence, individuals willing to share their words of wisdome, their love and gratitude and adivce about how to prepare...most of all people to reach out to. I am new to the SF bay area, originating from NJ/Ny area...and this will be indeed my first burningman experience. Ive crossed paths with this amazingly beautiful soul Anabel, a guider, wanderer and life long teacher...and how I am so grateful of her prescence. Her and I will come together to find our ways out to Black Rock city this year, and this will be her 6th yr. She has the experience...=} We are looking and seeking, internally, mentally, physicially and emotionally reaching out to individuals that could perhaps exchange their grace for gratitude by meeting individuals that would be willing to share with us part of their travel experience there by ride sharing there and formost, finding a cozy and comfy camp all in all to contribute to and loose ourselves in. I know and have high hopes that finding people there to learn and grow from will be radiating everywhere...you can learn and grow from all...but it is always to be a bit more prepared, and being that she has experienced this beauty of Burningman...I want to make this one of her most memorable, as for who ever or whomever we happen to cross paths with. If anyone that would be willing to lend a helping hand or sounds or knows anyone that perhaps could help us with any of this, it would be gratefully and extremly appreciated. We are still looking for tickets aswell, for a decent price, being that we are looking to save more for the costume and camp budget. Sharing is caring...Im very much ready and willing to give and grow. Let this years Burningman of 06' agknowledge all of what the future holds...the unexpected, a new beginning...and chance of rebirth...life. Thanks alot for reading, Yours .::*Karalyn*::.
[email protected] =}

klitswithak · Post by **klitswithak** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 12:28 pm

[quote="Itzbeyond1ziz"][color=blue][/color]*My Name Is Karalyn, an energy absorbant creature of this mother earth, & how I am so lucky to have been given this amazingly beautiful oppertunity to experience such an awakening this year with such beautiful souls...I have been called to come help create, contribute, share and care...grow, feel and flow through such an important experience in life to see, in this generation of ours. I am seeking some guidence, individuals willing to share their words of wisdome, their love and gratitude and adivce about how to prepare...most of all people to reach out to. I am new to the SF bay area, originating from NJ/Ny area...and this will be indeed my first burningman experience. Ive crossed paths with this amazingly beautiful soul Anabel, a guider, wanderer and life long teacher...and how I am so grateful of her prescence. Her and I will come together to find our ways out to Black Rock city this year, and this will be her 6th yr. She has the experience...=} We are looking and seeking, internally, mentally, physicially and emotionally reaching out to individuals that could perhaps exchange their grace for gratitude by meeting individuals that would be willing to share with us part of their travel experience there by ride sharing there and formost, finding a cozy and comfy camp all in all to contribute to and loose ourselves in. I know and have high hopes that finding people there to learn and grow from will be radiating everywhere...you can learn and grow from all...but it is always to be a bit more prepared, and being that she has experienced this beauty of Burningman...I want to make this one of her most memorable, as for who ever or whomever we happen to cross paths with. If anyone that would be willing to lend a helping hand or sounds or knows anyone that perhaps could help us with any of this, it would be gratefully and extremly appreciated. We are still looking for tickets aswell, for a decent price, being that we are looking to save more for the costume and camp budget. Sharing is caring...Im very much ready and willing to give and grow. Let this years Burningman of 06' agknowledge all of what the future holds...the unexpected, a new beginning...and chance of rebirth...life. Thanks alot for reading, Yours .::*Karalyn*::.
[email protected] =}[/quote]

Very well said. Round of applause. That was beautiful

Itzbeyond1ziz · Post by **Itzbeyond1ziz** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:38 pm

That you lovely...That means alot to me...How was the 4th of Juplaya? One of my best frineds girlfrineds went and im sure it was a blast...Get nice and tan im sure or getting your skin pigment ready for is next to come for this yrs burningman fun in the sun. =} I can't wait, im tripping off life allready. So what Camp do you stay with and contribute to, was it hard for you to find ride share for your first year? Feel free to share with me some of your words of wisdom, thats awesome that you went your first time when you were only 16...thats intense. Ill be 21 in December, im a very old soul though, as so are you im sure of it. Take care you. .::Karalyn::. =}

kylie sparks · Post by **kylie sparks** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 3:28 pm

Hi All~

I'm Kylie. I live in Sparks, Nevada. I've been to Burning Man 5 years running now. I've popped in here from time to time, just not that often. I don't recognize anybody's names anymore.

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

noob

Prancing Dragons

me: introduction, chapter 1

first timer..

Brian & Peter's Excellent Adventure

Aloooooha!

.::Greetings To the Marinated SF Burners...::.

Re: .::Greetings To the Marinated SF Burners...::.