Ayup! Hello from Manchester Monkeys!!! (UK that is......)

bingle · Post by **bingle** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:01 am

Hi everyone,

Me and my good lady friend are coming out to BRC in 2010 and already have so many questions that have come out of reading too much information on the site and personal opinion!!!

So i though what better way than to get more personal opinon!!

Our main problem is going to be flying in from the UK. This means transport and stuff.

We really didnt want to rent a car as were already going to be paying about $800 each for flights.

We just wanted to bum a lift there and back. But its looking like you need some serious provisions....

Is it true about the amount of water you need to take???!!! You cant get it there??

Fire extinguisher? Are you serious????!!!!!

If anyone can shed light on what the true necessities are and stories from other UK burners would be greatly appreciated.

BINGLE!

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:16 am

You need a fire kit if you'll have a fire only.
You do need water.

Welcome.

bingle · Post by **bingle** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:18 am

But seriously.... 21 gallons of water for 2 people??!!!

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:29 am

You need at least a gallon a day.
I try to take 3 for each day.
If you are staying long, many people dump water as they leave.
This year was cool.
In a dryer, windier, hotter year, you can drink a gallon a day.

A hand sprayer is priceless for conserving water and cleaning.
Always take one.

And if you want a shower, you can use water fast.
A big bug sprayer (new) can use very little water for that.
Washing hair is the big use.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:26 am

well, really, the survival guide lays it out quite clearly and, accurately.

But, if you choose, you can view it as a comic book, and, we can all watch you turn into a dried apple person, or jerky, in the street, while begging for supplies...........

welcome to eplaya!!

There are many threads that address the info you seek, grasshopper.
or, there are folks here that will help, some seriously, some with a smattering of snark.....some will just point and laugh.........

Choose now, but, choose wisely......

Roberto Dobbisano · Post by **Roberto Dobbisano** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:33 am

i would apply now for your Brit Pass, as Burning Man LLC has limited the number of Englanders allowed into the event (for obvious reasons which we don't need to go into right now) and if you meet all of the requirements, you will be camped in the special British Internment Zone, just north of Trego.

we're hoping to keep the numbers down, so you better hurry before all 50 slots are sold out!

bring your own tea, too.

Ta!

bingle · Post by **bingle** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:35 am

Youve possibly (DEFINITELY) got a good point there!

I read through the survival guide.... but also read other points and passages and I dont see how were supposed to share rides, hitch our way there with so much water and kit..........

Hire car it is!!!

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:37 am

ygmir wrote:well, really, the survival guide lays it out quite clearly and, accurately.

But, if you choose, you can view it as a comic book, and, we can all watch you turn into a dried apple person, or jerky, in the street, while begging for supplies...........

welcome to eplaya!!

There are many threads that address the info you seek, grasshopper.
or, there are folks here that will help, some seriously, some with a smattering of snark.....some will just point and laugh.........

Choose now, but, choose wisely......

I've got to get around to reading that damn survival guide.
Got a link?

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:40 am

gyre wrote:
ygmir wrote:well, really, the survival guide lays it out quite clearly and, accurately.

But, if you choose, you can view it as a comic book, and, we can all watch you turn into a dried apple person, or jerky, in the street, while begging for supplies...........

welcome to eplaya!!

There are many threads that address the info you seek, grasshopper.
or, there are folks here that will help, some seriously, some with a smattering of snark.....some will just point and laugh.........

Choose now, but, choose wisely......
I've got to get around to reading that damn survival guide.
Got a link?

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:41 am

Roberto Dobbisano wrote:i would apply now for your Brit Pass, as Burning Man LLC has limited the number of Englanders allowed into the event (for obvious reasons which we don't need to go into right now) and if you meet all of the requirements, you will be camped in the special British Internment Zone, just north of Trego.

we're hoping to keep the numbers down, so you better hurry before all 50 slots are sold out!

bring your own tea, too.

Ta!

Coventry?

There is ride share under resources.

bingle · Post by **bingle** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:48 am

[quote="Roberto Dobbisano"]i would apply now for your Brit Pass, as Burning Man LLC has limited the number of Englanders allowed into the event (for obvious reasons which we don't need to go into right now) and if you meet all of the requirements, you will be camped in the special British Internment Zone, just north of Trego.

we're hoping to keep the numbers down, so you better hurry before all 50 slots are sold out!

bring your own tea, too.

Ta![/quote]

Tea?

TEA???!!!!

Gin and MDMA my boy!.... and banging techno sounds ZOOOOB ZOOOOB ZOOOOB ZOOOOB.......

Seriously though, i'll bring some tea for......

Roberto Dobbisano · Post by **Roberto Dobbisano** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:04 am

Gin and MDMA my boy!.... and banging techno sounds ZOOOOB ZOOOOB ZOOOOB ZOOOOB.......

i'm so sorry, i spoke too soon, all the spots have been taken....looks like you'll be doing the usual mushroom fests and glastonbury thingy, maybe a little love parade, but no burning man for you i'm afraid.

oh, just FYI, it's OOONTZ OOOONTZ OOOOONTZ, baby.

bingle · Post by **bingle** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:15 am

Lies made baby Jesus cry...............

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:17 am

*chuckling*.........

Boijoy · Post by **Boijoy** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:33 am

hu.. I always thought it was.. BOOBZ BOOBZ BOOBZ BOOBZ,,, baby.

Post by **Elderberry** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:40 am

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

For a commerce-free event, it ain't cheap.

JK

303jewels · Post by **303jewels** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 1:28 pm

[quote="Roberto Dobbisano"][quote]Gin and MDMA my boy!.... and banging techno sounds ZOOOOB ZOOOOB ZOOOOB ZOOOOB.......
[/quote]

i'm so sorry, i spoke too soon, all the spots have been taken....looks like you'll be doing the usual mushroom fests and glastonbury thingy, maybe a little love parade, but no burning man for you i'm afraid.

oh, just FYI, it's OOONTZ OOOONTZ OOOOONTZ, baby.[/quote]

HI BINGLE YOU MANCUNIAN FUCKWIT......!

YOU CANT GET MDMA OR GIN ON THE PLAYA....ONLY TEQUILA AND FUCKING DUST!!!!......ANY PORT IN A STORM EH!!!!!

IGNORE ROBERTO DOBBISANO - HE ALWAYS SPEAKS TOO SOON!!!

YOU CAN GUESS WHAT HE SMOKES IN THAT PIPE - AND IT AIN'T FUCKING TEA PAL' !!!!!!

P.S 'BUMMING A RIDE' COULD BE MISINTERPRETED.

AND FOR FUCK SAKE DONT SAY 'CAN I BUM A FAG' IN A DOWNTOWN BAR OR YOU'LL BE FUCKED!!!!!!!!!

-ITS CIGARETTES!!!!!!!

I WILL PM YOU! WHEN I'VE FINISHED ME DINNER......

Roberto Dobbisano · Post by **Roberto Dobbisano** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 1:37 pm

ummm, at least i speak english.

I'm not sure what they have been teaching you on Air Strip One, but it is not the same language that we have learned here.

Is this a British Form of Ebonics? A dialect long lost? some kind of Island Slang or Patois?

pray tell, what on god's earth are you fucking saying my google translator refuses to recognize the above blather.

303jewels · Post by **303jewels** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:18 pm

[quote="Roberto Dobbisano"]ummm, at least i speak english.

I'm not sure what they have been teaching you on Air Strip One, but it is not the same language that we have learned here.

Is this a British Form of Ebonics? A dialect long lost? some kind of Island Slang or Patois?

pray tell, what on god's earth are you fucking saying my google translator refuses to recognize the above blather.[/quote]

ROB, YOU REALLY ARE NOT IN ITALY ARE YOU???????

YES, ITS 'PATOIS' ...YOU PUT IT BEAUTIFULLY!

SEE 'BLETHER' (SCOTTISH)

'EBONICS'.... ARE YOU TAKING THE FUCKING PISS?...

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:27 pm

*covering ears, the yelling is so loud, and, interferes with all our other conversations with Jeebus*

Roberto Dobbisano · Post by **Roberto Dobbisano** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:29 pm

it's too easy.

it's just too easy...

here kid, here's some rope....more than enough...plenty in fact.

Oldguy · Post by **Oldguy** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:30 pm

There are many alternatives for international travelers to obtain and haul your stuff out to the desert. Try the various bus services like Green Tortoise or the the Biobus and the like. If you fly into San Francisco, Green Tortoise has a hostel downtown where you can stay while you purchase your gear (small tent,sleeping bag,backpack,food,etc...). They provide water and a camping area for you to stay but they are fairly expensive.

You could fly into Reno, get your supplies at the various hitchhiking pickup spots, pay your driver a few bucks for petrol( If you feel lucky.)

Renting a truck, car,or RV has its' own costs and benefits. Check out the search fuction of this blog site. Read the F.A.Q. threads. Start now, 11 months go quick, first order of business is buying your ticket when available.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:45 pm

nuf said........

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theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:27 pm

ARe you sure that burningman is worth leaving the curry mile for?

bingle · Post by **bingle** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:06 am

[quote="Boijoy"]hu.. I always thought it was.. BOOBZ BOOBZ BOOBZ BOOBZ,,, quote]

Oh, if only it were bouncy dreamland of BOOBZ BOOBZ BOOBZ...

Taken me a while to get back to the thread.... I had some british things to do:

-Have tea with the Queen
-Tidy my castle
-Eat some marmalade
-Make some utterly witty high brow comments about foreign types
-Randomly standing to attention shouting "Gawd bless d queen" while saluting the Union Jack and listening to the natioanl anthem and sticking a fork in my leg for fear that my stiff upper lip might quiver at the sheer majesty of it all...........

So if im understanding this correctly.... Start saving now because its gonna cost a fuckload of money, drink mucho water, drink mucho tequila, take many drugs, rent an RV, run run RUUNNN for the hills when you encounter Roberto Dobbisano while sobbing and quaking like a limey MF???

No seriously Roberto, in the words of Rodney Dangerfield "Hey, you're alright....."

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:17 am

Enable bbcode and smilies on your profile and the features work.
Everything should work in preview.
I recommend enabling email too.

Roberto Dobbisano · Post by **Roberto Dobbisano** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:38 am

why thanks bingle, i was actually rather reserved....

you should see what i have to say about the french.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:53 am

bingle wrote:-Eat some marmalade

What, no clogging your arteries with a Cream Tea? No recreating the secret underpinnings of the "Spam Sketch" with a Full English Breakfast?

No wonder the sun set on the Empire.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:55 am

The easiest thing for you to do would be join a theme camp, that covers food and water (and maybe other stuff, like trash removal, showers, etc.) in any dues they may charge.

303jewels · Post by **303jewels** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:05 pm

[quote="Roberto Dobbisano"]it's too easy.

it's just too easy...

here kid, here's some rope....more than enough...plenty in fact.

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Thanks and all
But I'm not the pervert I once was.....
I prefer to tie myself up with something a little softer these days so as not to chaff my ankles.
Fuck! I get it....you said ''plenty of rope'' ........you want me to tie me to you?
You dirty fucking bastard! - this is a childrens show!!!!!!