missing the playa

duke of weimar · Post by **duke of weimar** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:21 pm

Hey there folks, this was my virgin burn ('07) and I now find myself missing the playa and the freedom it brings into play a great deal. I spend most of my free time seeking out photos and vids from this or previous year's events just to feel a little better. Was wondering if this is typical for a virgin's first playa experience? If so, what did you do about it when you were in my shoe? I can't wait to get back to the playa next year - regardless of what the theme is. I just want to be able to be back riding around the playa, dodging dust storms, and checking out all of the brilliant ideas I see on most of you folks. Help a virgin out!!!! Duke

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:09 am

Duke, you might want to check out this thread. It may touch on stuff you find interesting.

duke of weimar · Post by **duke of weimar** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:19 am

thnx crypto, that does help to know i'm not alone in this 'blankness' called default life

pinemom · Post by **pinemom** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:37 am

yup, Ive only been 2 yrs and I do that...I imagine that if it goes on till I cant go(too f'ing old) that I will still pull up those images to relish!

spidermonkey · Post by **spidermonkey** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 1:59 am

hey duke. i'm glad i found your post this was also my first burn and i have been missing the world of BRC intensly. good to know someone/many feel the same. im def hooked for life. wandering around california scheming for next year.....

Barbie · Post by **Barbie** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:32 am

2008 will be my 6th Burn...and I drive all my friends CRAZY!!!!
One of my favorite moments at burning man this year...is when I was at the Deep End on the front top stage and I got to sing and Dance to your my OBSESSION sooooooo very perfect...(not my dancing or singing the whole vibe)

CapSmashy · Post by **CapSmashy** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 3:24 pm

It has really helped me rebound back from the Playa Doldrums to start planning ahead for next year. Going over what really worked in my camping setup, what needs improvement and what was just excess baggage to haul there and back.

Start the wheels turning now and getting stuff together so the last minute details and scrambles are kept to a minimum.

And... get my fat ass back in the gym.

Oh yeah. Build the Art Car, a glorious emblem of the Glorious People's magnificent struggle and mighty hammer striking a blow against the oppressive imperialism of the Western Pig Dogs, and figure out the logistics of hauling it from Texas to BRC and back.

Valkyrie · Post by **Valkyrie** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 3:45 pm

What's frustrating is that all the things "I should do" for next year involve other people. I get frustrated waiting on everyone else's schedule. I want it all... and I want it now. :P

duke of weimar · Post by **duke of weimar** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 4:30 pm

I hear ya Val. I can't get past the things I want to do to even examine the things I should be doing. But I do like Cap's idea about working on next year . . . . . . .

Valkyrie · Post by **Valkyrie** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 4:56 pm

There's a difference between "want to" and "should"?

I suppose I should collect a cheap ugly bike for next year. That's assuming I don't get my personalized artistic vehicle/mobile sculpture going for next year. My Decom costume has really gotten me jazzed about acrylic.

spidermonkey · Post by **spidermonkey** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:22 am

i was thinking since the theme is "the american dream"... an international refugee camp would be fun )'(

christinad · Post by **christinad** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:56 pm

That is a great idea for a camp, Spidermonkey!!
This was my first time on the Playa and I miss it all the time! It was an absolutely amazing experience that I wish we could live every day! I do try though.
Anyway, I live in the Los Angeles area and I could not make it to this decomp (bad ass accident on the 5 shut it down). Any LA people out there fill me in on any of the happening around here for fellow Burners, I would love to check it out!
Cheers!