Hi guys,
As the subject says - I'm a first time burner (this is gonna be great!!!) who's just moved over to the US. I'm going to be living in the San Francisco East Bay area for about a year. Anyway, I only moved over two days ago so I have nothing - as in no car, tent, etc. I'm looking for some experienced burner to take me under their wing and give me some tips/pointers/lift/etc in exchange for beers/coffee/interesting stories/guitar playing/12 year old Irish whiskey!
I'm 24, male, easygoing - if you want to know more, check out my profile at http://www.couchsurfing.com/people/praftery.
Anyway, drop me an email: [email protected].
Paul Raftery
First timer who just moved to Berkeley, CA from Ireland
Start here - tell us about yourself and what brings you to ePlaya.
- dragonpilot
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Post by dragonpilot » Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:32 pm
Welcome to the US, Irish dude!
So, make sure you read the Survival Guide 11 times before you head out...this place is no joke. It's all about radical self-reliance...do not depend on anyone else to take care of you out there...be prepared to take care of yourself!
Have a great Burn...what a great way to get an introduction to a new country!
So, make sure you read the Survival Guide 11 times before you head out...this place is no joke. It's all about radical self-reliance...do not depend on anyone else to take care of you out there...be prepared to take care of yourself!
Have a great Burn...what a great way to get an introduction to a new country!
Don't bore your friends with all your troubles. Tell your enemies instead, for they will delight in hearing about them.
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