New to BM--Question about Theme Camps

cherie · Post by **cherie** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:04 am

I am new to BM and am very excited to finally be able to attend! My friend Bill and I have tickets, plane tickets, we still need to sort out a few things. We were thinking about participating in some sort of camp, something that provides food. We are flying out and are prob taking the BioBus to burning man, so we can't bring a lot of food, etc. with us. We were trying to find out abt different camps that provide food and water and shade, and I have heard participating in a camp is a good way to do that (not to mention a great way to participate). Bill (my friend) suggested Entheon or Autosub. I'm a vegetarian, a hardcore ultramarathoner, traveler, librarian, writer, feminist, fairy-wing wearer, dancer, hula hoop lover. Bill is retired 57 yo free spirit who loves to travel, laid back, up for anything.

So how do we pick a camp and figure out the details?

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:25 am

Hi cherie,

Check out the 2008 Theme Camps section of the board and see if anyone is looking for members. You can ask the camp(s) you're inerested in and see what happens. Be prepared to at the very least work very hard to cover your way if they decide to let you join the group. Also, most camps require paying camp dues along with the working hard. It cost lots of money and effort to set up a theme camp and in order to have whatever infrastructure that the group desires, everybodyâ€™s got to pitch in and contribute.

Personally I donâ€™ t like the idea of simply plopping down some cash to get most of my stuff hauled in for me. I feel it would detract from the whole expierience for me, but I understand that many would disagree. And for many coming from afar its the approach they feel to be the best or only way they can do it.

Good luck and enjoy the dust!!

cherie · Post by **cherie** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:06 am

No, I know we'd have to pitch in money and we're cool with that. I'm seeing the giant list of camps and it's so hard to decide which one...

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:09 am

We have space for 4 more at Black Rock Roller Disco..if you like to skate. Dues are $75. And were by Center Camp again this year. Not sure if D wants advertising..but..

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:25 pm

So, you've got your placement already. I don't think we've heard. They don't tell everyone all at once?

JezebelinHell · Post by **JezebelinHell** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:54 pm

We got a call today regarding exactly how much space we needed, but no official placement yet. I guess we were originally signed up for a 50 x 100 space but they wanted to know if they could expand us out to 100 x 100. Sounds great to me, but now we need to build more stuff so there isn't a big empty lot next to us.

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:05 pm

Funky Monkey Mech · Post by **Funky Monkey Mech** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:47 pm

Speeking of which tom now that i know your at the disco i will be by to say HEY and actually meet you in person...

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:54 pm

Funky Monkey Mech wrote:Speeking of which tom now that i know your at the disco i will be by to say HEY and actually meet you in person...

if Im not passed out....I'm the Bartender.

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:55 pm

TomServo wrote:
Funky Monkey Mech wrote:Speeking of which tom now that i know your at the disco i will be by to say HEY and actually meet you in person...

if Im not passed out....I'm the Bartender.

Don't look for Tom..ask for Jeff

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:59 pm

I don't know that we'll be by center camp..just dreamed that. but seem to be on or near the Esplanade each year.

Funky Monkey Mech · Post by **Funky Monkey Mech** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:05 am

Ahhh jeff got ya... well i am Joe or Joe Camel or Funky Monkey some times depends on who is asking

JezebelinHell · Post by **JezebelinHell** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:00 am

We got official placement: 8:45 and G. It's a little further out than I like to be, but about what I was expecting considering the relatively small stature of our camp.

CLARKcon · Post by **CLARKcon** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:25 am

Hello cherie

! Feel free to swing by COFFEE CAMP (unregistered so we don't get c r u s h e d- maybe in 09'

) for a cup o' joe.

lizb · Post by **lizb** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:17 pm

Cherie,
Come and join us for Happy Hour Wednesday
http://playacal.burningman.com/view_entry.php?id=7640

Librarian Cocktail Party
Calling all librarians and library enthusiasts. Librarian Cocktail Party in Hushville Town Round. Join us for drinks, chat, and hobnobbing.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 7:00pm-10:00pm

Funky Monkey Mech · Post by **Funky Monkey Mech** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:20 pm

JezebelinHell wrote:We got official placement: 8:45 and G. It's a little further out than I like to be, but about what I was expecting considering the relatively small stature of our camp.

ahhh now i know why ya said in another thread we will be next to each other.... so what is your camp all about Jeze

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:06 pm

TomServo wrote:I don't know that we'll be by center camp..just dreamed that. but seem to be on or near the Esplanade each year.

shit..I wasn't dreaming! Black Rock Roller Disco will be at The Wheel @ 2:15