Hooray!~ I get my very own Scacred Journey!

xismim · Post by **xismim** » Tue May 19, 2009 10:04 pm

Wassup guys,

I first heard about BM last year and within this past year decided that it could potentially be my type of people and want to go! However, the burners that I know of are scattered and/or not going this year.

I hear that this year is supposed to be even more awesome (if BM could be anything but from the sounds of it), because economic depression= <spectators>dedicated people b/c of tight budgets and all.

Just wanted to say hello to everyone on ePlaya. This is a fine community you've got here!

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Wed May 20, 2009 9:32 am

I was hoping the fucked up economy would keep away the less-than-totally committed. But I have tickets anyway.

San Diego or LA? Make up your mind! And green was last year!

Oh, yeah and welcome!

Post by **Elderberry** » Wed May 20, 2009 9:57 am

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

JK

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Wed May 20, 2009 1:31 pm

so it's safe to assume you'll be driving through Scacramento.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed May 20, 2009 1:32 pm

Simon of the Playa wrote:so it's safe to assume you'll be driving through Scacramento.

careful what you tell him...........Jeeze......we'll never get a replacement............

Post by **mdmf007** » Wed May 20, 2009 2:44 pm

Whats a "Scacred" journey?

is that Sacred?
or Scared?

lol - if I get picked on for typos - you shall as well.

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:15 pm

We don't even know if xismim is spelled right.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Wed May 20, 2009 6:09 pm

mdmf007 wrote:Whats a "Scacred" journey?

is that Sacred?
or Scared?

lol - if I get picked on for typos - you shall as well.

Actually, it's SkaCred. Very important to have SkaCred in certain parts of Kingstown.

xismim · Post by **xismim** » Wed May 20, 2009 9:10 pm

ygmir wrote:
Simon of the Playa wrote:so it's safe to assume you'll be driving through Scacramento.
careful what you tell him...........Jeeze......we'll never get a replacement............

Replacement for what?

And noooo... people picked on you mdmf? I hope they don't pick on me

I thought this was supposed to be a "safe happy" place for everyone.. even for us spelling-challenged folks. I sure hope BRC doesn't have ppl who like to pick on other ppl...

Oh! What do you guys think? Should I bring my own tent (for privacy/place to keep my stuff), or share sleeping space in a bigger tent? I got lucky and met somebody with Anthony's Disco Bar, so I'm probably going with them... unless you guys would recommend something else to a 1st-timer?

Jah guide~

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed May 20, 2009 10:36 pm

xismim wrote:
ygmir wrote:
Simon of the Playa wrote:so it's safe to assume you'll be driving through Scacramento.
careful what you tell him...........Jeeze......we'll never get a replacement............

Replacement for what?

And noooo... people picked on you mdmf? I hope they don't pick on me I thought this was supposed to be a "safe happy" place for everyone.. even for us spelling-challenged folks. I sure hope BRC doesn't have ppl who like to pick on other ppl...

Oh! What do you guys think? Should I bring my own tent (for privacy/place to keep my stuff), or share sleeping space in a bigger tent? I got lucky and met somebody with Anthony's Disco Bar, so I'm probably going with them... unless you guys would recommend something else to a 1st-timer?

Jah guide~

crap!!
someone come up with something, so, xismim will say yes, or, at least not "no fucking way"...........

*is the microphone on still?*

dragonfly Jafe · Post by **dragonfly Jafe** » Thu May 21, 2009 5:28 am

xismim wrote:...I thought this was supposed to be a "safe happy" place for everyone...

Hmmm....sounds like an expectation (the words "safe" and "happy" do not seem to be in the guidelines below)

...and if you are seeking "safety" and "happiness", you may not find it at BRC....perhaps the Rainbow Gathering would be a better destination for those seeking such?

that being said, welcome home! (always have the patience of a mountain, the strength of a willow, and a good dust mask)

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Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Thu May 21, 2009 6:10 am

I thought this was supposed to be a "safe happy" place for everyone.. even for us spelling-challenged folks. I sure hope BRC doesn't have ppl who like to pick on other ppl...

you are doomed.

Post by **AntiM** » Thu May 21, 2009 7:26 am

Nah, the eplaya is a place to get advice and smart-ass remarks. The playa is much friendlier, never to be confused with eplaya.

Advice: A small tent of your own is a great back-up plan. We shared a tent with my nieces one year and it sucked. Shade over the tent is another matter entirely and a necessity.

Smart ass remarK: I'm on vacation, I'll get back to you.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu May 21, 2009 7:31 am

AntiM wrote:Nah, the eplaya is a place to get advice and smart-ass remarks. The playa is much friendlier, never to be confused with eplaya.

Advice: A small tent of your own is a great back-up plan. We shared a tent with my nieces one year and it sucked. Shade over the tent is another matter entirely and a necessity.

Smart ass remarK: I'm on vacation, I'll get back to you.

dang, you edited before I could make my smart ass post:

Da Mule · Post by **Da Mule** » Thu May 21, 2009 7:59 am

Hey, there's only room for one smart ass here.

Welcome to eplaya, X person. And yes, I would recommend bringing your own tent at the very least as a backup.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu May 21, 2009 8:04 am

Da Mule wrote:Hey, there's only room for one smart ass here.

*lowers head, shuffles off scraping toes in dust, shoulders slumping from pain of rejection*............

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Thu May 21, 2009 8:10 am

How do you pronounce Xismim?

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Thu May 21, 2009 9:58 am

How can you be safe and happy at the same time?

SilverOrange · Post by **SilverOrange** » Thu May 21, 2009 10:27 am

Safe...not hardly.

Happy...well. that depends entirely on you and the attitude you bring. If you come with an open mind, probably. Prepare to see life again with the wide eyed wonder of a child. (The number of responses you've gotten is your warm welcome, no matter what is said...or your getting set up to be da mules next sexual conquest.)

Welcome to eplaya!

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Thu May 21, 2009 10:36 am

ygmir wrote:
Da Mule wrote:Hey, there's only room for one smart ass here.

*lowers head, shuffles off scraping toes in dust, shoulders slumping from pain of rejection*............

Hey hey hey Ygmir, how do you know that your not the officially sanctioned smart ass of eplaya?

Or at least the Sub-Smart Ass, once removed....hmmm, would that be like a hemorrhoid?

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Thu May 21, 2009 10:39 am

Ugly Dougly wrote:How can you be safe and happy at the same time?

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theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Thu May 21, 2009 6:54 pm

(eta) So, Sailman, do you which two of those guys became Flo and Eddie and toured with Zappa?
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(eta) There's weird and there's grew up behind the Iron Curtain weird.

xismim · Post by **xismim** » Fri May 22, 2009 4:42 am

SilverOrange wrote:Safe...not hardly.

Happy...well. that depends entirely on you and the attitude you bring. If you come with an open mind, probably. Prepare to see life again with the wide eyed wonder of a child. (The number of responses you've gotten is your warm welcome, no matter what is said...or your getting set up to be da mules next sexual conquest.) Welcome to eplaya!

I guess you guys are right- there really isn't a "safe" place at all anywhere! If a comet crashes (countdown till 2012!) even the warmest snuggliest bed will be incinerated. Keeping that in mind, I'd hate to be crushed by a meter in the middle of a desert. Impaled by rebar no less! What I meant to say was, "I like the illusion of being safe!" ;p Feeling good is good enough for me~

And I like rollin' 'round in da dirt. Feels good to connect with the earth & other elements (especially if connection with water follows afterwards). That being said- all other forms of moisture are kinda gross. Ew, bodily excretions. O.o

Nice to meet you guys and thanks for welcoming me!

(p.s.- what's a rainbow camp?)

xismim · Post by **xismim** » Fri May 22, 2009 4:44 am

gyre wrote:How do you pronounce Xismim?

no idear. sorry, can't help you there.

on the bright side- i'm phonetically liberal.

dragonfly Jafe · Post by **dragonfly Jafe** » Fri May 22, 2009 6:34 am

xismim wrote:
gyre wrote:How do you pronounce Xismim?

no idear. sorry, can't help you there.

on the bright side- i'm phonetically liberal.

Bravo!

...you have completed your first step on you scacred journey - crustiness is now developing - just remember the dust mask...seriously (actually bring 3 - and make sure they are not paper ones, or your lungs will get crusty too!)

SilverOrange · Post by **SilverOrange** » Fri May 22, 2009 6:41 am

Since no one else has chimed in here's some light reading for you.

http://www.burningman.com/whatisburning ... at_is.html
http://www.burningman.com/whatisburning ... iples.html
http://www.burningman.com/first_timers/
http://www.burningman.com/preparation/event_survival/

The final one, the survival guide, is your friend. By following the advice you'll find there you will have the knowledge and tools to go have a great, well prepared time in the desert. Continue asking questions here as well. Amidst the snark will be tidbits of wisdom and possibly the answer you are seeking. (Not to mention I find your innocence endearing and charming.) On the playa the dust rolls on you.

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri May 22, 2009 8:00 am

I think this was the reference to Rainbow Camp.

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri May 22, 2009 8:37 am

This is incredibly tasty.

CHICKEN XIMXIM ("sheem-sheem")
Ingredients

* 2 lb dried shrimps, soaked overnight, ground (you can replace by cooked shrimps)
* 1 lb roasted peanuts (chopped in a food processor)
* 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
* 1 chopped Onion
* 1/2 green pepper, chopped
* 2 cloves of garlic chopped
* 4 diced ripe tomatoes
* Â½ cup palm oil
* Â½ cup coconut milk
* 3 cups of water
* 3 pounds of cubed Chicken meat
* salt

Directions

* Heat the palm oil in a large skillet.
* Add chopped Onion, parsley, green pepper, garlic, tomatoes, salt and Chicken cubes.
* Stir-fry for about 15 minutes in high-medium heat or until Chicken cubes are cooked.
* Add water, shrimps, peanuts, and coconut milk.
* Simmer the stew for additional 15 minutes or until you get a creamy sauce.

PavementBlues · Post by **PavementBlues** » Wed May 27, 2009 9:53 pm

xismim, you probably shouldn't go to Burning Man. We don't take kindly to your type 'round here, spoutin' all that hippie shit 'bout love and happiness and the like. Start hating everyone a little more, get really sarcastic, and drink your weight in PBR...then come back.

At this point I should probably point out that it's Brendan. Was really glad to hear that you're coming this year! About six hours after you told me, a friend of mine called with the news that she's not going to be able to go.

Everything balances out.

akmojo · Post by **akmojo** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:06 pm

it was better last year.....