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

snake · Post by **snake** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:29 pm

gyre, chatnoir, thanks for the welcome,.,

is this all ove our 'pathetic' attempt to reach out and touch some one?
i know if feel i operate in isolation. and this feels good.
thanks.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:55 pm

There is a rare commonality among a lot of burners.
I'm damned if I can figure out exactly what it is though.
I would think it is not so rare in Nevada.
I know I don't find it much in everyday life.

It is hard to tell who has it too.
I have friends that belong but won't go.
Would they get it if they went?
Hard to say.

And then I meet unlikely people that have to be there.
They just know it.

helitack · Post by **helitack** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:36 pm

Last Real Burner wrote:Hi my name is Rabbi Dali Rick. I frequent this board a lot. What's your name, and how did you hear about this place? We are really glad you're here. We love meeting new people, sharing idea's, community, and the general koas of life.

Just remember who's in charge and everything will be fine.

"Never get into an argument with an idiot...he'll drag you down to his level and beat you with experience."
welcomingly,
the rebbi

Huh?

helitack · Post by **helitack** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:56 pm

Last Real Burner wrote:Hi my name is Rabbi Dali Rick. I frequent this board a lot. What's your name, and how did you hear about this place? We are really glad you're here. We love meeting new people, sharing idea's, community, and the general koas of life.

Just remember who's in charge and everything will be fine.

"Never get into an argument with an idiot...he'll drag you down to his level and beat you with experience."
welcomingly,
the rebbi

OK

Zatoichi · Post by **Zatoichi** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 11:58 am

hello all, this year will be my second burn, and since i got my ticket it is all i can think about. looking forward to all the great art and people. i have to consolidate my ideas and projects, but it looks like Leatherface's Texas BBQ, the best mystery meat sandwhich on the playa will return 2007!!!

Smegula · Post by **Smegula** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 1:48 pm

Our team hails from the Twin Cities of Minnesota (Minneapolis and Saint Paul). We are working on getting a dome built for this year's trip out West.
We're charming, neighborly and always watching for new friends! We hope to bring a game of kickball to the playa this year. . .It's sort of a midwest treat/cult pastime when the weather permits (everyone knows how cold it gets here).

Our travel arrangements are still shaping up, so if you or anyone you know needs a caravan or traveling companions, we might just be your match. Drop us a line at our email and we'll get back to you. So far, it looks as though our party will have a few people in it already- ourselves and one friend/neighbor.

Talk to you soon, whoever you are. Smegula and Atom

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 3:20 pm

Welcome Smegula and Atom!!

and Zatoichi!!

Our team hails from the Twin Cities of Minnesota (Minneapolis and Saint Paul). We are working on getting a dome built for this year's trip out West.
We're charming, neighborly and always watching for new friends! We hope to bring a game of kickball to the playa this year. . .It's sort of a midwest treat/cult pastime when the weather permits (everyone knows how cold it gets here).

Our travel arrangements are still shaping up, so if you or anyone you know needs a caravan or traveling companions, we might just be your match. Drop us a line at our email and we'll get back to you. So far, it looks as though our party will have a few people in it already- ourselves and one friend/neighbor.

Talk to you soon, whoever you are. Smegula and Atom

There's bunches of burners in the twin cities area. Hang out around here and talk to Zulegoona. He can let you know about the scene there.

joegoodvibes · Post by **joegoodvibes** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 1:09 pm

my name is joe I am new here what is your name?

joegoodvibes · Post by **joegoodvibes** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 1:15 pm

Hi sorry to interued my name is joe what is youres.

BonnietheCajunQueen · Post by **BonnietheCajunQueen** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:27 am

bonnie!

anhareus · Post by **anhareus** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:03 pm

Hi my name is Adam. I have been to one burn and am planning to go again this year. I am planning on attending this year while remaining sober, I would be interested in meeting other people to hang with that are sober as well. Not to sound like an arsehole... I am forming a sober community here in Los Angeles so that those who need this kind of event will have somewhere to go. If you are interested in attending our events... DJ'd music, Drums, Fire, Art, etcetera... let me know.

L&L

PurpleKoosh · Post by **PurpleKoosh** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 11:14 pm

Welcome, anhareus. I'm not a Stepper, myself, but I have the utmost respect for those who are. No need to feel like an arsehole; there are actually several camps on the playa now devoted to Burning clean and meetings all over the event.

Check out this excellent page on having a sober Burn:

http://www.campstella.org/Sober.htm

Ricerider · Post by **Ricerider** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 2:49 pm

Greetings all. My name is Justin.

Been doing a lot of "research" about burning man for the last year or so and this year i finally have decided i'm going to make it out there at all costs.

I spin fire, glowstrings and dance.

Hope to see you out there!

TheBren · Post by **TheBren** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:55 am

Hello, I'm Brenden.

I've been looking into Burning Man over the last few days and it seems like something I would enjoy immensely. I'm probably not gonna be able to actually attend for a year or two, but I figured, may as well be able to ask questions so I can learn more and discuss.

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:00 pm

Hello and welcome!

I followed ePlaya for a few years before I could finally attend. It actually is probably a good idea to do so, since it will answer a lot of questions.

B.

akmojo · Post by **akmojo** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:18 am

[quote="BurntDutch"]My name's Levi and this is my last year of uni at Central Michigan University. I ship out for the Peace Corps in September, but I'll be at Burning Man '07 for one last hurrah (even though I'm a birgin!).[/quote]

hi Levi... Peace Corps, Kenya 78-79... I was going to go last year but had to change my plans... even met Doc from BDCAWB up here in Anchorage last year (he was here to run a marathon) and had a great time chatting with him and looking at pics and watching video... I hope to make it this year, will try to be there for the BDCAWB meet and greet....

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:01 am

Welcome, all you guys.

Akmojo, if you enable BBcode on your profile and on posts, the quotes work.
I would also recommend enabling your email.
The pm system is iffy.

SunshineSuzy · Post by **SunshineSuzy** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:36 pm

PurpleKoosh wrote:Welcome, anhareus. I'm not a Stepper, myself, but I have the utmost respect for those who are. No need to feel like an arsehole; there are actually several camps on the playa now devoted to Burning clean and meetings all over the event.

Check out this excellent page on having a sober Burn:

http://www.campstella.org/Sober.htm

'

You're sweet. <3

Ricerider wrote:Greetings all. My name is Justin.

Been doing a lot of "research" about burning man for the last year or so and this year i finally have decided i'm going to make it out there at all costs.

I spin fire, glowstrings and dance.

Hope to see you out there!

Do you go to Raves? The only people I know around here who spin glowsticks are Ravers. <33 PLURR.

---------------------------

Bas, I love you.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 1:51 pm

There are more pyromaniacs at burning man than in all of pakistan.
And some of these guys are really good too.

The fire cannon are a lot of fun too.

Lukky · Post by **Lukky** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:18 pm

Hey, I'm new.

That Nick C. guy is my pops, him and I are going to burning man together.

It is going to to pretty weird.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 2:53 pm

Obligatory intro post! I've actually had this forum account for awhile, but kinda forgot about it. I lurk on the LiveJournal group, which is also pretty damn useful...

Most of the people who've known me for years call me Jag. I've been to the last two burns, hopefully will never need to miss another one, and this time I'm hoping to camp with more of my friends. Most of them are furries - I know you're out there somewhere...

26 years old, originally from the midwest, moved to the SF bay area in 2003, had some unsatisfying customer service jobs before deciding enroll in Ex'pression College of Digital Arts this fall. As far as labels go, I am: furry/creature fan and artist, spiritual therianthrope, goth/raver/rivethead, genderqueer/androgyne, psychonaut, stoner, electronica lover (<3 psytrance), online roleplayer geek (WoW's taken up ALOT of spare time), dyed/pierced/inked freak. But I'm actually pretty shy and easygoing for the most part, despite my weirdness. Burning Man is a welcome escape from the uncreative world; the thing I like most about this place is that no one is afraid to express themselves, and you really CAN see everything here.

Will hopefully have a costume for the first time this year, at least when it's clear and cool enough. Look for Zurba, an orange and white coydog with green dreadlocks. He may or may not be chasing a flock of green parrots...

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:43 pm

Hey Lukky...

That's great that your pops is bringin' you to The Burn. Cool dad, huh?

And welcome Jaguarundi!!

fromMA · Post by **fromMA** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:17 am

Sorry to be clueless but I'm not familliar with LiveJournal or any BM discussions outside of eplaya. How do I find/get invited to a LiveJournal group?

PurpleKoosh · Post by **PurpleKoosh** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:02 am

fromMA wrote:Sorry to be clueless but I'm not familliar with LiveJournal or any BM discussions outside of eplaya. How do I find/get invited to a LiveJournal group?

http://www.livejournal.com/ - perhaps the 800lb. gorilla of blogging sites. Setting up an account is free (although there are paid accounts available with additional features). Once you've done that, go to

http://community.livejournal.com/burning_man/profile/

and click either on the + button to start watching the community from your friends page, or the "join this community" link to actually be able to post.

fromMA · Post by **fromMA** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:14 pm

Thank you!!!! I have a new found liking of the color purple :lol:

blackmadonna · Post by **blackmadonna** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:52 pm

:shock: This is Damian. I turn 21 on the day the Man Burns this year. This will represent a new chapter, new era in my life, and am hoping to make it a memorable one. I am a Burning Man Virgin. Hello all on this digital playa. :shock:

Lorgasm · Post by **Lorgasm** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:33 pm

Hello BlackMadonna (Damian) and Welcome Home. You will have a great 21st Birthday. Whatever you need, please ask.

Where in FLA are you from?

Peace,
Lorgasm

IRISH · Post by **IRISH** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 6:24 pm

Greetings, greetings, greetings all. My wife, five year old boy and a couple of assorted hangers on are hitting the 'Man for our maiden burn this year. Travelling from Sydney for the event. I mean, what else would you be doing with your holidays??????

I'm pretty up to speed on what's what but I have some Qs for some experienced burners about arriving and leaving...

When do "most" people arrive... Monday? Tuesday? I'm thinking of getting there Tuesday evening... Should have a spot put aside for us in a camp so that sounds ok...

Also with leaving... can you leave on the Sunday? The website suggests that you can't drive on the Playa till the Monday.

Any guidence would be appreciated....

Looking forward to meeting each and every one of you freaks out there...

IRISH

Finnegan · Post by **Finnegan** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 6:51 pm

Welcome, aussie Irish! And hangers-on, et al..

I personally would not recommend bringing a 5-year old to the playa, and especially not on your first burn, for a variety of reasons. But that's just me. I'm sure you will do your homework, and it will work out fine.

As far as arriving and leaving are concerned, i would guess that the majority of people arrive between sunday and tuesday. Arriving tuesday night your first year is a good goal.

And many people do bail on sunday night, many just after the temple burn. I have done that before, and it was an ok option, but i prefer waiting until tuesday afternoon, if possible. Sometimes schedules just won't allow it, so you go when you have to. Leaving anytime monday is an exercise in patience.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 3:44 am

Arrive as early as you can.
It is the best part of the week.
Don't forget the altitude.
You can come early if you arrange to volunteer and work.
If you have time, it makes the distance more worthwhile.

Kids come in arms.
Check out kidsville.

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