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

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Tue May 29, 2007 10:15 pm

Hello designbunny!!

Welcome Home!!

There is a growing number of burners in the UK and Europe. Check this link to the UK regionals page of the BM website for links to the regional contact and to get on lots of handy email lists so that you can meet other burners in your area.

Looks like Karine and I are trying to make it Nowhere in '08.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Wed May 30, 2007 4:03 am

You should have no problem getting to sf after the event.
There seem to be a few people going back there.

Check out the Man Burns Tonight for a little taste of what it's like.
Tales of the Playa is on the main webhouse too.

Welcome.

somefreak · Post by **somefreak** » Wed May 30, 2007 7:07 am

Hello everyone

I am Si. I am from England, live in Australia and I just booked my flights to come to burning man... have wanted to come since reading about it in mondo 2000 years and years ago, finally I will make it there! My brother who still lives in England is coming as well, we are meeting up for 1st time in 4 years to come on this adventure. I am so psyched already!

I have myspace if you want to be my friend - I make music and DJ and will bring some tunes with me to the desert.

http://www.myspace.com/somefreakmusic

see you all in a few months!

x

MikeVDS · Post by **MikeVDS** » Wed May 30, 2007 8:10 am

Welcome to eplaya Si. Glad to hear you guys are both coming. It will be one hell of an experience for you guys.

BloodVessel · Post by **BloodVessel** » Wed May 30, 2007 8:28 am

Hi Im Gothalot, founder//creator of The Blood Vessel - Rue Morgue

Past BM projects have included The Black Rock Beacon (ex Gazette) which I started with a handfull of others but I could be termed as the prime instigator. As well as the Spikes bar manager. Ive also done some time with the DMV and at other regionals like Singularity as the Greeter Captain.

My new project, The Blood Vessel - Rue Morgue is a combination Art Car / Theme Camp cosisting of Clarice (The Blood Vesse) a 1971 Caddy hearse transformed into a fire breathing winged monster with a 23 foot coffin trailer for celebrating life. The theme camp is a place where we say goodbyes to or lost ones by folding origami cranes and placing them in one of our hand made coffins destined for the funeral in a scheduled procession.

DeusRegit · Post by **DeusRegit** » Wed May 30, 2007 1:23 pm

Hi. Name is Chip and I am a first-time burner from Pacific Beach in San Diego, CA
To give you a look inside my psyche, my favorite film is Werner Herzog's "Fatamorgana" with Damon Brown's "Beyond Black Rock City" not too far behind.

On the tech side of the house, here's a clip from one of my postings on ePlaya:
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I am working on some plans to do some HF (ham) radio work at the BM 07. ( see www.kc6ooe.com or www.burningmanzeroseven.com )
Along with the Green Man theme I'd like to develop some "free" and "non-commercial" methods of providing text messaging throughout the world without the use of commercial bandwaves -more specifically, not relying on cell phone repeater technology.
Hams are familiar with this mode, called a terminal node controller, as it not only has been around for almost 30 years but it was actually the packet technology developed by hams that was the precursor to on-line messaging (called BBS for those of you who go back that far - GaRbAgE dUmP BBS in Albuquerque, NM comes to mind), but it was the same technology that is now used by the cell phone companies (obviously much more highly developed.)
If any of you out there have any ideas you'd like to throw out about what we can do with this, I would be interested in hearing about it. And, if it sparks enough interest, maybe a theme camp could even be started.

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So a couple things... I'd like to hear from anyone who (a.) knew about the GaRbAgE dUmP Adult BBS and (b.) anyone who is wigged out enough to tell me the significance of the image I am using for my avatar.

don't worry, be happy.

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Wed May 30, 2007 5:13 pm

So a couple things... I'd like to hear from anyone who (a.) knew about the GaRbAgE dUmP Adult BBS and (b.) anyone who is wigged out enough to tell me the significance of the image I am using for my avatar.

Don't know a darned thing about a), but b) looks like an electron micrograph of a particle shaped like a human face. I am guessing it was taken with an SEM rather than a TEM. Can't tell much more than that (could be either organic or material-- the background looks more organic, though.)

B.

Oh, and welcome to ePlaya.

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Wed May 30, 2007 5:17 pm

BloodVessel wrote:Hi Im Gothalot, founder//creator of The Blood Vessel - Rue Morgue

Past BM projects have included The Black Rock Beacon (ex Gazette) which I started with a handfull of others but I could be termed as the prime instigator. As well as the Spikes bar manager. Ive also done some time with the DMV and at other regionals like Singularity as the Greeter Captain.

My new project, The Blood Vessel - Rue Morgue is a combination Art Car / Theme Camp cosisting of Clarice (The Blood Vesse) a 1971 Caddy hearse transformed into a fire breathing winged monster with a 23 foot coffin trailer for celebrating life. The theme camp is a place where we say goodbyes to or lost ones by folding origami cranes and placing them in one of our hand made coffins destined for the funeral in a scheduled procession.

Hello! I read the Black Rock Beacon and stopped by Spikes in 2006 (only time I have been so far.) The Blood Vessel sounds like a cool idea.

B.

harley1200 · Post by **harley1200** » Wed May 30, 2007 10:49 pm

I was thinking about maybe riding my motorcycle down this year. 2 problems the way I see it. 1.) cannot carry much stuff and 2.) I'm worried about my bike while I'm there. I could leave it somewhere and catch a ride in but then where do I stay? Has anyone had any experience riding their bike to Burningman and, if so, how did it go? How did you go about it logistacally?

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Wed May 30, 2007 11:08 pm

A lot of people ride bikes.
You could always bag it when you get here.
Carrying stuff would be a problem.
It's hard to do this with a small amount of luggage.
And there is your water supply.
That strains most cars and trucks from reno, as it is.

NYNancy · Post by **NYNancy** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:56 pm

I'm a virgin burner, arriving this year with my 17-year-old son and maybe a couple of other folks...My darlin' husband ain't interested, darlin' daughter will be at college. We're psyched. Flying to SF and doing our staging there. Got BM tix, plane tix, a mini-van reserved and playa dome on its way, so now come the dirty details. Any suggestions on the best way to make art on the playa? Is it possible to join another group? Is it better to come up with something ourselves?

Finnegan · Post by **Finnegan** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:05 pm

Hi Nancy! Youâ€™re both going to have a great time, but donâ€™t worry about making art out there the first year. Just go and soak it all up. Youâ€™ll have a much better idea of what is involved after you see the spectacle in person.

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:35 pm

And finding an art project to help really is almost as easy as walking out your front door and getting to know people. There's something happening all over the place all the time.

masshuu · Post by **masshuu** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 5:16 am

hi, i'm matt, and myself and my friend shall be travelling all the way from the uk for our first time. we'll be heading to LA, and staying with her family a couple of days,a nd then driving up in an RV to the playa.

pinemom · Post by **pinemom** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:13 am

Welcome Home Masshuu and NyNancy
your going to a a wondeful time...just remember these important details....
DRINK WATER..and lots of it Nevada Desert is like -10% humidity
Burningman is a participant event...dont stare...do jump in and help or experience
Not neccesary to join theme camps...as matter of fact I think I would have liked to do the basic camping thing my first yr. oh well Im in deep now! hehehee

Brittany · Post by **Brittany** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 11:26 am

My name is Brittany. I've never been to Burning Man. I'd like to go, obviously. Doubt I'll be able to afford it this year, but I'm 17, I have lots of time ahead of me to go. I've known about Burning Man for a bit, but recently have been getting a stronger urge to go, likely due to a dream and living in Orange County. Love Orange County like none other, but you get really sick of never having any open space around. Or anyone who cares about anything. Ever. It works though. Wonderful place.
I'm an extremely happy person. Not sure why that is. Just know I did it. I think a good percentage of the things people think and talk about are pointless. I can't stand how people care more about Britney Spears than the rest of the world. Though it probably bothers me more that people are completely fine with ignoring that the rest of the world exists. Shhh, don't you know? The world ends at the American border ;) However, I love people and think the poor things have just been brainwashed, lol.

Umm.
Not sure what else.
Hello!

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 12:06 pm

Hi, Brittany
and welcome.

Who's Britney Spears?
What camp is she in?

sassy_sue_z · Post by **sassy_sue_z** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 12:08 pm

Hi All,

My name is Susan but you can call me anything related to the prefix Sass (just don't call me an ass, I make myself one often enough). I live in Chicago and will be making my second trip to Burning Man with a wonderful group of people, one of which will be driving with me from Chicago (I love road trips, probably b/c they are so novel to me since i own no car). Our questionnaire was just accepted so we will be an official theme camp. WOO. I'm a pretty rad gal so feel free to talk to me about what ever crosses your mind.

Mr.Powers · Post by **Mr.Powers** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:34 pm

Hola! Mr.Powers here. I have been teleported here from the outer galactic rim to take over your... wait wrong forum... um, I am here to research my Virgin trip to the big burn in 2008. (since I am to late to get going on 2007)

I actually ran across Burning Man while researching my trip to HedonismII last year and lost sight of it due to my drive to hit Jamaica up.

Anyways I didn't dive to deep into it just noted it was cool and moved on. As of about 6 months ago I started looking deep into it and decided this place is a must for me. So I will be dragging the wife out to the playa and go over board with my creativity.(if their is such a thing)

Currently, I am designing up my camp in 3D(which has brought me here) to get an idea of what I or how I need to do things to prepare for next years burn. Anyways off to researching more I am so stoked I can't wait 1 year 2 months to get here.

For MySpacers you can reach me here HTTP://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SCOTTRPOWERS

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 5:02 pm

You have time to go.
Just don't get overly ambitious.

server47 · Post by **server47** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 5:09 pm

im chelsea i live in hawaii, attending burningman for the first time this year.
curious as to how to take a shower while at the burningman and if i should even care that i will have hairy legs for a week. i work at an italian resturant where my bus sucks the life out of everyone but the money is good and allows me to attend the burningman this year!
i like reading sexy stories, i like sleeping, i love my family, im a big fan of anything cheesy {foodwise...} . ive given up on organised religion after 20 years as a Jehovahs Witness. i love scotland and want to live there.
i can hear crickets chirping right by my door as i sit here writing this.

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 5:28 pm

Yeah what gyre said!

Itâ€™s easy to dream up some fabulous stuff, and itâ€™s fun to prepare for things , but with that much time it would be easy to sink way to much money into your plans and become overly invested to the image of things youâ€™ve painted in your head. when the Playa version of reality hits , the wind is to strong to erect your sculpture, the dust instantly clings to the pretty colors turning every thing beige, your candles melt, Itâ€™s so hot you just canâ€™t make yourself do what you planned and kick yourself about it all week, and so on.

Iâ€™m not saying donâ€™t let yourself get into it or donâ€™t express yourself, on the contrary enjoy every thing to the fullest, but keep in mind having Expectations can ruin what could be a fabulous experience. There is so much about Burning Man that is harsh and chaotic, things like consuming enough water become a more important than you could have ever imagined. Adaptability and an ability to let yourself flow with the experience is critical to insuring you have the best time possible. If your plans donâ€™t work out ,if you hauled a bunch of stuff a long ways and it never even made it off the trailer, just let it go, it isnâ€™t important, your there, be there let the vibe of the experience wash over you and flow with it be a part of it.

The second year is when most people go crazy with projects and over do anyway, so you got plenty of time.

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 5:46 pm

Hey, Server 47,... welcome look around there is a lot to read on the board and some of it actually can contain good information.

As far as being clean goes, people take all sorts of approaches to it, from elaborate shower/ gray water evaporation systems to just being one with the dust, so it depends on your personal preferences. itâ€™s usually extremely dry, you never know your sweating because all moisture evaporates instantly, the playa is an alkaline talcum powder fine dust that gets everywhere no mater what. it is important to take good care of your feet because the dust can cause them to dry and crack causing an ailment know as playa foot that can be very uncomfortable. an acid like vinegar or lemon juice added to wash water can help neutralize the dust and a lot of moisturizer afterwards is a good thing......

no really this is going to be fun youâ€™ll see

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 6:07 pm

server47 wrote:im chelsea i live in hawaii,
i like reading sexy stories, i like sleeping

Ah sleep!
To be both alive AND unconscious.

Sleep that knits up the ravelled sleave of care...

realillusion · Post by **realillusion** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 7:33 pm

Hey kids,

Just another virgin from the Bay Area...

Looking forward to this year's burn!!! Been to some of the regional stuff up in SF, and had a blast, but I'm sure nothing compares to BRC. It'll be a bit of a reunion of college friends coming together from around the country (and overseas as well), so double the fun.

Anyway, my name is Maya. I'm a (relatively responsible) hedonist, love hot weather, being costumed or naked, and definitely love me some phat beats and brain-rattling bass lines. So I'm guessing I'll be right at home :)

Looking forward to meeting y'all!

Mr.Powers · Post by **Mr.Powers** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:30 pm

Right on, thanks for the input.

No worries on spending to much, trying to salvage everything I need to save money for gas, water, beer etc. My focus on my camp site not blowing away using what materials I already have. I do allot of camping in Texas cold and Hot weather. But, nothing in 70mph winds other than the occasional twister.

Doing allot of research on what people are saying about what type of stakes to use.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:48 am

Think oklahoma winds.

sassy_sue_z · Post by **sassy_sue_z** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:05 am

[quote="server47"]
i should even care that i will have hairy legs for a week. i... ive given up on organised religion after 20 years as a Jehovahs Witness. [/quote]

I wouldn't recommend shaving. No one cares your legs are hairy, and I think by the third day you won't either.

I'm a recovering catholic I feel your pain!

Post by **AntiM** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:04 am

sassy_sue_z wrote:
server47 wrote: i should even care that i will have hairy legs for a week. i... ive given up on organised religion after 20 years as a Jehovahs Witness.
I wouldn't recommend shaving. No one cares your legs are hairy, and I think by the third day you won't either.

I'm a recovering catholic I feel your pain!

Oddly enough, I don't usually shave my legs at home, but I do for Burning Man. The little hairs get coated with playa dust and stand up. Ick. A good shave pre-playa should do it.

sassy_sue_z · Post by **sassy_sue_z** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:15 am

[quote="AntiM"][quote="sassy_sue_z"][quote="server47"]
i should even care that i will have hairy legs for a week. i... ive given up on organised religion after 20 years as a Jehovahs Witness. [/quote]

I wouldn't recommend shaving. No one cares your legs are hairy, and I think by the third day you won't either.

I'm a recovering catholic I feel your pain![/quote]

Oddly enough, I don't usually shave my legs at home, but I do for Burning Man. The little hairs get coated with playa dust and stand up. Ick. A good shave pre-playa should do it.[/quote]

Good plan.

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