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

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:50 am

Am not am not am not!!!

The bumbling backpacker · Post by **The bumbling backpacker** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:18 am

Hahaha Thanks guys I will have to remeber those ear plugs, and I'm a late to bed early to rise kinda guy, hopfully the playa won't take it out of me TOO much, but i follow murphy's law, expect the worse, pray for the best, I am EXCITED!!!!

Billy Mummy · Post by **Billy Mummy** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:13 pm

Hi! I'm Billy and you better be nice or to the cornfield you go!

Why don't you play the piano and I better like it

...or else!

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:50 pm

Hearing that in a weird, mean little kid voice really makes it even better.

Welcome Billy...

And Tioteo and Rocko

That's really cool that you can make a living at something you love, Rocko. Check up on the European Regionals pageand the Euroburner's Webpage!!

boomerwing · Post by **boomerwing** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:29 pm

Hi there, my name is Ray'Chel and I'm a newbie burner. Or, well, I plan on being one. I'm enthralled, intimidated, and excited to go to Burning Man for the first time. Currently me and my friend are making lists, preparing supplies and money and transportation. Eight months seems like a long time and not enough at the same time. I'm here to use this forum as a way to get information and maybe meet some Northwest newbies and burners alike going this year.

So hi everyone! Pleased to meet you and I hope to learn much while I visit these boards.

~Ray'Chel (but please, you may call me Boomer)

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:42 pm

Hi Boomer!!

Welcome Home...

It is terribly exciting, the time leading up to your first burn. So good to see the new faces around these parts. Hang around and get to know the place. Lots of good information here and if after, all your digging, you still have questions (and you will), then don't hesitate to ask them. There's plenty of good folk around this board.

goth · Post by **goth** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:20 pm

hy all; i'm marc, goth is my half elf mystique.
i'm a montreal circus rigger. i also look forward to the next burn.
work always kept me away or busy during the past events, next year i book off and i will be happy to help you out technicaly in anyway i can.
any aerialists out there ?? i could travel down with a fully rigged up acrobatic stucture..........see you all on the playa in 2008. marc .

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:10 pm

Wow, cool. And I'm pretty jaded, Marc. I'm also the sort of wiseass who's going to have trouble calling you "goth" but don't stress, please.

Know any cute roustabouts with stumps fetishes?

DaddyMassive · Post by **DaddyMassive** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 3:58 am

Aloha fellow burners!
I hail from London, England.
2007 was my first year.. I went with my girlfriend and 4 other mates in an RV.
2008 I hope to bring big plans, more friends and a greater contribution to playa shenanigans.

Will that do for an intro?
:D
Laters
DM

Sikkensk8t · Post by **Sikkensk8t** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:04 pm

how ya doing?

steve here. 1st time, long time.

feeling a little outta place in right winged corporate ventura county at the moment and got some weird attraction to this odd lot at BRC. be nice to meet up with anyone in 2008 on the playa or otherwise w/ like minded plans.

to the biology professor from AZU hope to see you again near the veggies camp, you were my 2007 inspiration!!!

steve

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 6:23 pm

Welcome DaddyMassive, Sikkensk8t, goth and everyone, welcome to e-playa. This is a great place to pick up useful information, more opposing opinions than youâ€™ve ever cared to hear and sometimes down right misinformation. Iâ€™m one who sees the community aspects of Burning Man as probably the most important part of it. People from around the world, conservatives, progressives, scientists, artists, waiters, insurance salesmen, rich and not so well off, all with that,... something ,..that says to them these are my people.

Eplaya can be a place to get to know others like yourself,.. you know different. The more connections you have the richer experience the event tends to be, and that can carry out into the rest of your life. welcome!

rhodope · Post by **rhodope** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:09 am

I am a burning man virgin, I am excited to participate in 08'
I am having a hard time coming up with ideas for a Mutant Vehicle and being good with my hands I can bring most anything to life. Any Ideas?

-Rob

BitterDan · Post by **BitterDan** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:17 am

My advice, don't build a mutant vehicle for your first year. Just concentrate on getting yourself there with all your shit. A decent mutant vehicle is a commitment which takes time, money and lots of effort (not to mention the hassle of getting it to the playa).

Here's a shot of our mutant vehicle which died on us by Thursday because the air cleaner fell off. We got it from craigslist and we had to rebuild the engine before we got to BM.

We got a three wheeler ATV for 08' though we haven't actually started making it mutant yet. We are still kicking around ideas ourselves.

NumbersConfuseMe · Post by **NumbersConfuseMe** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:38 pm

I'm Erin. I'm really glad I started reading up about BM in the dead of winter so I can have 8 months to truly prepare myself and be ridiculously excited about going for the first time.

Any advice for the absolute BEST way to get there (in terms of economy and memorability) for a newbie from Michigan who owns a car that probably couldn't make it to Nevada?

mapletoast · Post by **mapletoast** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:37 am

Known as Mapletoast I have always been curious about Burning Man, though never extended my interest until recently. A long lost friend of mine can often be found there. I love to be creative and work well with others. I teach young children how to express themselves through art and words. I really like strange and unusual art with a dark theme to it. When visiting Mexico, specifically Tulum, I fell in love with an artist who makes twisted block prints of Alice - Alicia. I have no idea how to become apart of this fantastic event so I may need some guidance. Though I feel very excited to become a part of something so intriguing. Enough about me! :)

timp · Post by **timp** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:08 am

Hey everybody.

Name's Tim and it's looking like a great possibility that I'll be finding my way to Burning Man this year.

I mentioned it to my sister (who's just starting college in Prescott, AZ). She's into all sorts of stuff like this and surprisingly, had never heard of Burning Man! Now she's looked into it a bit and is really interested in going. I've had an interest in it, but never anything more than "that would be cool to do sometime" sort of thing, but this looks like the opportunity to take part.

I live in Pennsylvania in the heart of Amish Country. I graduated this year from school for Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management. I'm 23.

I've got a bunch of questions which I'll be using these forums to have answered, I'm sure. If everything goes well, I'll see you all in August!

motskyroonmatick · Post by **motskyroonmatick** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:41 am

Numbers, Maple and Tim,
There is a wealth of great information here in eplaya. Look in areas like- http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewforum.php?f=3 and http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?t=15848 Check out some of the older threads for some more good info.
Memorize this http://www.burningman.com/preparation/e ... index.html
Come prepared and ready to have a mind altering experience.

Welcome home!

Maxine the Beauty Queen · Post by **Maxine the Beauty Queen** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:48 pm

I'm an old-timey burner who can't make it out to the playa these days, so I've come to live vicariously through you all. Mostly a wisenheimer, I also dabble in high jinks, low jinks, and even some rabble-rousing (weather permitting, of course).

ibdave · Post by **ibdave** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 9:47 pm

Maxine the Beauty Queen wrote:I'm an old-timey burner who can't make it out to the playa these days, so I've come to live vicariously through you all. Mostly a wisenheimer, I also dabble in high jinks, low jinks, and even some rabble-rousing (weather permitting, of course).

of course......

Enli · Post by **Enli** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:09 am

Hi there, everyone.. I'm Enli and I'm hoping to attend BM for the first time in 08. I'll be driving up from Orange County CA- haven't found anyone to drive with yet, but my car is small so maybe it's for the better. I'm planning on staying in the steampunk camp. :)

Red Sunflower · Post by **Red Sunflower** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 4:20 pm

HI!
Im new to this my Uncle who is getting me involved and taking me to my first Burning Man this year, just sent me the website. I am excited to get to know all you, and to learning there is more to life than waking up and doing the same ol ---- every day.

erri2000 · Post by **erri2000** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:59 am

Better late than never.

Hello everybody, I am Erri2000

When I was a child the Nunâ€™s called me an instigator. I think they where right.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:36 pm

goth wrote:hy all; i'm marc, goth is my half elf mystique.
i'm a montreal circus rigger. i also look forward to the next burn.
work always kept me away or busy during the past events, next year i book off and i will be happy to help you out technicaly in anyway i can.
any aerialists out there ?? i could travel down with a fully rigged up acrobatic stucture..........see you all on the playa in 2008. marc .

There are definitely aerialists out there.
I have heard of rigging out there but I haven't seen it.
More than one person has been looking.

Box Burner · Post by **Box Burner** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:37 am

Hi Red Sunflower

Glad you made it. Come visit us in the bar thread in open discussions.

Welcome Home!

m_cat · Post by **m_cat** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 5:34 pm

Coming in from Seattle. I've been trying to get there for years, but better late than never. I apparently have woosie friends, though, who won't make the journey, and I was hoping someone could let me know if there's a way to hook up with a camp if i end up going by myself. Is there a posting area for orphan burners looking for adoptive camps?

thisisthatwhichis · Post by **thisisthatwhichis** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 5:54 pm

Welcome, M_cat....

check the Regional burners on the main page to link up with people in your area before the event. Also, read the Survival Guide (more than once).... You will need to know how to prepare yourself for the desert environment.

There are many threads here also with tips and ideas.... so, have fun looking around........ If ya have questions, just ask.........

Maseo · Post by **Maseo** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 10:29 am

Hi everybody !

My name's maseo. I heard about burning man from my friends mom and it sounded cool so ...here i am. I'm a musician, so i want to play and share music with other people.. and take part in whatever else is goin' on.

erri2000 · Post by **erri2000** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 10:38 am

Maseo wrote:Hi everybody !

My name's maseo. I heard about burning man from my friends mom and it sounded cool so ...here i am. I'm a musician, so i want to play and share music with other people.. and take part in whatever else is goin' on.

Welcome home Maseo!

Music is a big topic of discussion here. There are several people on the eplaya that seem to breath music.

If you really want to meet people take a dip in the Open Discussion, but watch out, sharks patrol those waters!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 5:44 pm

Maseo wrote: i want to play and share music with other people.

I don't know what instruments you play, but I do know that the playa can be hell on them. Do some research and maybe don't take your best guitar (or whatever).

Maseo · Post by **Maseo** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:00 pm

I play jazz trumpet so yeah.... i definately dont want my best one to get sand blasted

thanks for the tips guys

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

BM 2008

Every Day is Burning Man

Re: Every Day is Burning Man

newbie here 2

I'm in it for the music

Re: I'm in it for the music

Re: I'm in it for the music

definately won't take my best