Can you run me through...

Turnip · Post by **Turnip** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:21 am

The typical arrival to Burning Man?
I believe "typical" is a dangerous word to use, from what I've heard from this site.
But, I hope you can bare with me, and maybe give me an idea?

So you're on your way to Burning Man.
You're in your car, you pull through the gate, then what? Are you told where to park your car and set up camp? Or is it a sort of free for all to set up at a prime location?

I find myself wondering these small trivial things almost as much as the stuff that is several times more important...

wedeliver · Post by **wedeliver** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:39 am

Turnip wrote:The typical arrival to Burning Man?
I believe "typical" is a dangerous word to use, from what I've heard from this site.
But, I hope you can bare with me, and maybe give me an idea?

So you're on your way to Burning Man.
You're in your car, you pull through the gate, then what? Are you told where to park your car and set up camp? Or is it a sort of free for all to set up at a prime location?

I find myself wondering these small trivial things almost as much as the stuff that is several times more important...

Just like going to an open air concert, just find an open spot and roll out your blanket. Now there are areas that are reserved, but you'll get that info as you arrive.

Naturally what is REALLY IMPORTANT is the color of your blanket!

Post by **Elderberry** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:26 am

That was a good analogy.

JK

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:34 am

I'm always so hesitant to respond to a seemingly nice, sincere person with honest and sincere questions, first.....

I do note, though, from previous posters:
they've withheld information about the cavity searches, pat downs,
obligatory singing of the Burning Man anthem, a capella on stage, and, gymnastic testing.......

maybe that's not part of it for this year?.......

well,
if not, hopefully, they'll come up with something new and more ingenius.....

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:50 am

First you drive onto the playa and stop.
Then you drive.
Then you stop. (Get it?)
Eventually you reach the gate and are met by a most wonderfully cheerful person

who's job is to perform the obligatory pat down, cavity search, confiscation of your ticket(s). You MUST gift this person Tequila or Beer. This will be the only choice you are allowed to make at Burning Man as all others are pre-determined for you by the Hatted One.
Then you again will drive.
And Stop.
And Drive. (You see where this is going don't you?)
When you reach a Greeter, as a Virgin you will be asked to step from the vehicle, turn around, place your hands upon the vehicle, spread your...Oh wait, that was at Gate....where was I?
Oh yeah, you will then ring the gong with the sacred Rebar, make a dust angel, bend over for the obligatory spanking, and re-enter your vehicle.
Place your hands at the 2 and 10 o'clock position on the wheel, close you eyes, imagine a direction ahead of you from 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock, turn the wheel accordingly, and Keep your eye's closed! Drive rapidly in this direction for as many seconds as there are years in your life. Ignore any hollaring you may here, they are obviously not enjoying their burn.
Stop and exit your vehicle.
If there is any pre-existing Moop in this area, i.e. yellow caution tape, strangely shaped structures, humanoids etc, kindly police the ground first before setting up camp, it will make it easier on yourself when you go home to defaultopia.
And.......Rejoice.
For you are now Home.
Welcome.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:14 am

As a newcomer, be prepared to give at least three reasons to justify your admittance.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:18 am

you forgot to tell her she can perform three acts instead of giving the three reasons.....
acts to be chosen by an impartial group of our peers...........not hers........

mars · Post by **mars** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:07 pm

oops!
double posting...see below...

mars · Post by **mars** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:08 pm

There are two main stops...first the gate where they check your vehicle for people hiding without a ticket.

Then you get to the greeters. If you're lucky, it's naked greeting day. If you're luckier, your greeter will help you acclimate to the playa by giving you a task that gets you in the dust. And if you're super lucky, they will give you some info and answer all immediate questions.

Then you go find an empty spot to call your home within your home.

Toolmaker · Post by **Toolmaker** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:33 pm

First stop is the Gate. As mars mentioned it the place where they look for stowaways and they are supposed to make sure you have proper shelter and food/water. This last part is overlooked for seasoned burners and folks who have their supplies already on playa or being brought in with other campers. The second stop is Greeters where you get to have fun being welcomed home. Anything can happen here, one year I got greeted by Dickie in a bear suit who seemed tickled pink that he was famous for spending a week in a box. The third step is to find a place to setup that has not been reserved for themecamps. Best advice there is to look for like minded folks and setup next to them. Avoid 10 and 2 oclock if you plan on sleeping at all when the sun goes down. The sooner you get in the better you chances of getting a decent spot.

wedeliver · Post by **wedeliver** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:27 pm

Ok, here's the truth. Even before getting to the Black Rock Desert you will be part of a large art project, the first part will cost you some money for a blown tire or to purchase your own gas cap (mars can give you first had info). Next when you reach the gate some bitch hottie will tell you that no goods from China are allowed into the event and she will take all your shit making you even more self reliant. Next you will be spanked (with bacon) till your ass is bright red and you can light the way by walking backwards. Then you can be Rudolph the red assed burner. Now that you have a playa name someone will spike a drink they will force on you with a drug called "placebo" bad ass shit, you will see god, or dog depending. I am sure there is a lot more I am forgetting, but I don't remember Burning Man, so what the fuck...

mars · Post by **mars** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:16 pm

LMGCO!!!!!!*

*(laughing my gas cap off!)

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wedeliver · Post by **wedeliver** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:24 pm

I love you mars. Even in the gas cap fiasco you showed grace and style even after being the butt of an expensive joke. My hats off to ya.

mars · Post by **mars** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:26 pm

Love ya too, bro!!!

Barbie · Post by **Barbie** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:15 pm

LOVE YOU ALL....

I really LOVE wedeliver, 'cause they gave me a ride back to camp when I was wondering around with my BED ROLL, Drunk off my ass and couldn't figure out where my camp HAD GONE... They were not DRUNK off their asses sooooo they were able to find said LOST camp... they also later found me in the default world at my place of work. LOL

Okay thats see if we can walk you thur this arrival thing-

First make sure that you have your googles where you can reach them, that and warm clothes- OUR MOTO BE PREPARED!!!!

GIFTS for Gate personal should include as metioned before, beer and or tequila - you should also be able to reach these things.

If your lucky the line to get in WILL NOT BE 5 miles onto 447- If it is take it easy and DO NOT PULL to far off to the side- YOU can end up stuck- go ahead and get out talk and share with peeps around you- YOUR ALMOST THERE

As you pull off the road onto the PLAYA Dust will begin- MAke sure that your air con is turned OFF with all vents CLOSED... not that this really makes a differents You'll end up with DUST IN EVERYTHING no matter what- SOOOOOO at this point its better to just accept and become ONE with the DUST...

If you have to go to will call to pick up tickets stay to the right there is a road that cirles around into wil call area- also the first place, you'll find porta potties soooooo If you really reallly really got to go PULL over or you'll be sorry 'cause the next porta pottie isn't for a long while getting back in line can be a hassle and take a while- ssssssssooooo DO NOT DO THIS UNLESS YOU HAVE TO-

NExt Step GATE As you approach slowly under 5mph- Be ready with tickets and with gifts (these peeps can be grouchy gifts help their MOOD)

NEXT STOP GREETERS!!! yea Greeters (I'am one of these people)

WE LOVE GIFTS ALSO!!!! Anything is fine with us snacks, booze, drugs, huggs, stickers or songs are some of the things I LOVE TO GET!!!!

We we tell you all you need to know and make you ring a bell, make playa angles things of this nature-

OKAY THIS IS INPORTANT- YOU MAY think Its okay to hang out your car or speed up (GO OVER 5 mph) light that bowl or down that beer as you passed thur-
ITS NOT - THE POLICE ARE WATCHING SOOOOOO BECAREFUL they will and do bust people as they are driving IN- AND it sure would suck to get arrested before you get to your CAMP area...

About your camp area - I go left instead of right (most people go right )
sooo there is usally more room on the left side then the right...
DO what YOU feel is right (OR LEft) LOL

Loookkkk around DO NOT CAMP IN AREAS reserved for theme camps as peeps can get a little moody about this- ask around see if you like the way people are in area
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Barbie · Post by **Barbie** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:58 pm

sorry left so quickly- I was at work and had to type quick- Boss on the way IN- LOL

Soooooo any way as I was writing...

I went right last year, for the first time in 6 years, instead of Left and I have to say I really like the 9:00 side better. Alot less people and not as many children. ( I mean people under 20, not just the way we act out on the playa)
Not that I don't like to see the little people enjoying the PLAYA-

soooooo any way find a spot give ALL neighbors a BIG HUG ask how you can HElp and everything will BE WONDerfUL

lalallaallaaaaalaaaaaaalllllaaaaaa

Turnip · Post by **Turnip** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:03 am

Can someone explain the clock (9:00 side?) directions?

I'm cunfused. u_u

And thanks to everyone else for the advice.
I can't wait for my cavity search. :wink:

thisisthatwhichis · Post by **thisisthatwhichis** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:23 am

Here is the map:

http://www.burningman.com/preparation/m ... index.html

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:38 am

Turnip wrote:Can someone explain the clock (9:00 side?) directions?

I'm cunfused. u_u

And thanks to everyone else for the advice.
I can't wait for my cavity search.

pulling on rubber gloves......

goathead · Post by **goathead** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:08 am

My God People.

He asked ""Can you run me through"

Goathead saddles up a MV, grabs a lance.....

Are you sure you want to do this???

Looks like fine sport though.

VelcroChicken · Post by **VelcroChicken** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:44 am

Spanking, cavity searches, bacon, dust, tequila.

If this is the entry, I'm interested to know what happens once you're actually inside. But that's another thread entirely. Don't let me get you started. Please.

Toolmaker · Post by **Toolmaker** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:01 am

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gyre · Post by **gyre** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:27 pm

Turnip wrote:Can someone explain the clock (9:00 side?) directions?

I'm cunfused.

Get used to that.
That's the purpose of the curving roads.

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ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:36 pm

therein lies the beauty of the circle/clock design. it doesn't matter which way you go, you'll still get there, if you maintain the curve once you pass the end of civilization...........

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:45 am

VelcroChicken wrote:Spanking, cavity searches, bacon, dust, tequila.

If this is the entry, I'm interested to know what happens once you're actually inside. But that's another thread entirely. Don't let me get you started. Please.

What happens once you actually get inside?

shhhh, it's a secret

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