actually that photo is saturday, because i am not there ... i left friday afternoon, and someone else said saturday morning based on a car in his camp (that was on another thread). i think there may be more there than you can tell from the photo, too ... you can't really see any of the obstacle course stuff, for instance.
just a note divedog ... i did not think i could handle it, but i did, and easily. think of the things that make you most comfortable/uncomfortable, and prepare to deal with them. the thing that surprised me most was that i was having too much fun to notice things that normally might have been a problem! preparation is important, but i think a benefit of age is that you tend to be more aware of your needs. there is a ton of information and help around here to help you figure out what you need most. i hope you make it ... !
Hello There
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DiveDogFLL
- Posts: 44
- Joined: Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:42 am
- Location: Ft Lauderdale, Fl
Hey There, Things are looking up...
found a friend of friend in miami that wants to go... cool guy.. sooo its a gooooood start!
Anyway, I found this thread, and thought it was pretty helpful to cross ref the theme camp index: (dance music)
http://bm.tribe.net/thread/695af62b-61e ... 2e611bc488
OK, so its agreed,
S A T U R D A Y is the image day
plenty of space...
found a friend of friend in miami that wants to go... cool guy.. sooo its a gooooood start!
Anyway, I found this thread, and thought it was pretty helpful to cross ref the theme camp index: (dance music)
http://bm.tribe.net/thread/695af62b-61e ... 2e611bc488
OK, so its agreed,
S A T U R D A Y is the image day
plenty of space...
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Radiant Lunatic
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Sat Apr 25, 2009 2:59 am
- Burning Since: 2009
- Camp Name: Camp Asterix
- Location: Waiheke Island, New Zealand
- Contact:
Hey DiveDog
I went this year - traveled from New Zealand.
It was easy!
In LA, I rented a groovy little Astrovan that was set up with a mattress, stove and fridge.
Had a beautiful solo drive up to Reno and collected supplies along the way.
Note that I had to get a van in LA because Reno rentals were booked out by June - so reserve early.
Reno has good places to shop for supplies and you can feel the Burning Man *electric* vibe almost everywhere.
I met a group of Burners in a parking lot; we formed a spontaneous little tribe and ended up traveling and camping together.
We shared shelter, supplies, laughter, love and tears when we parted. It was the best time ever.
Anyway, here are a few observations and thoughts that may help your planning..
Although it was hot at BRC the heat wasn't really an issue.
There was air conditioning in the vehicles, but we never considered using it.
Petrol fumes and engine noise are probably not a part of most Burn fantasies.
Be well prepared for dust and extreme wind.
If you don't have your own shade:
Choose a camping site carefully.
Go introduce yourself to those neighbors with the large shade structure.
Gifting them with fine spirits, bacon or other coveted treats is highly recommended.
To stay cool: get a little misting bottle and fill with water -
a few drops of essential oil in the water is a nice touch - orange, clove, something fresh & clean smelling.
A wet bandanna or sarong is very cooling.
Showers: Our camp had a solar shower but did not ever use it, instead we heated water in a black bowl on the hood of a car
and bathed over a small evap pond. To stay clean in-between those torture sessions, use a few drops of
Dr Bronners in a spray bottle with paper towels, or baby wipes.
Instead of taking stuff to give away: offer your time, your talents and your good vibes.
Perhaps carry your spray bottle around and give the gift of mist?
See you out there!
I went this year - traveled from New Zealand.
It was easy!
In LA, I rented a groovy little Astrovan that was set up with a mattress, stove and fridge.
Had a beautiful solo drive up to Reno and collected supplies along the way.
Note that I had to get a van in LA because Reno rentals were booked out by June - so reserve early.
Reno has good places to shop for supplies and you can feel the Burning Man *electric* vibe almost everywhere.
I met a group of Burners in a parking lot; we formed a spontaneous little tribe and ended up traveling and camping together.
We shared shelter, supplies, laughter, love and tears when we parted. It was the best time ever.
Anyway, here are a few observations and thoughts that may help your planning..
Although it was hot at BRC the heat wasn't really an issue.
There was air conditioning in the vehicles, but we never considered using it.
Petrol fumes and engine noise are probably not a part of most Burn fantasies.
Be well prepared for dust and extreme wind.
If you don't have your own shade:
Choose a camping site carefully.
Go introduce yourself to those neighbors with the large shade structure.
Gifting them with fine spirits, bacon or other coveted treats is highly recommended.
To stay cool: get a little misting bottle and fill with water -
a few drops of essential oil in the water is a nice touch - orange, clove, something fresh & clean smelling.
A wet bandanna or sarong is very cooling.
Showers: Our camp had a solar shower but did not ever use it, instead we heated water in a black bowl on the hood of a car
and bathed over a small evap pond. To stay clean in-between those torture sessions, use a few drops of
Dr Bronners in a spray bottle with paper towels, or baby wipes.
Instead of taking stuff to give away: offer your time, your talents and your good vibes.
Perhaps carry your spray bottle around and give the gift of mist?
See you out there!
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DiveDogFLL
- Posts: 44
- Joined: Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:42 am
- Location: Ft Lauderdale, Fl
THIS is really helpful....
http://www.burningman.com/themecamps/placement09.html
now if I could only get a graphical xref...
http://www.burningman.com/themecamps/placement09.html
now if I could only get a graphical xref...
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DiveDogFLL
- Posts: 44
- Joined: Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:42 am
- Location: Ft Lauderdale, Fl
CA Condition Alpha
http://www.damer.com/pictures/events/bu ... guide.html
On the Tuesday following Burning Man 2002, a thousand or so poor souls experienced "Alpha", which started with no warning at midday and lasted for almost three days, with sustained winds at 70mph gusting to over 100mph.
Alpha is an emergency situation where if unprotected your eyes and skin will be violently pelted with playa material and worse. If exposed, your eyes will be way beyond irritation and you may have trouble seeing, you may bleed through the skin, and you will dehydrate much faster. Conditions in an Alpha blow make it difficult to stay erect, to speak, to hear or to be seen by anyone.
ya know, just when I kinda thought I knew what to expect out on the playa... then I read about condition alpha... had no idea a 70-100mph whiteout could last 3 days.. sit.. that's a frigging hurricane, without warning....
So who knows about Alpha, and what is the chances of this hitting ?
how often do they get them? who knows?
On the Tuesday following Burning Man 2002, a thousand or so poor souls experienced "Alpha", which started with no warning at midday and lasted for almost three days, with sustained winds at 70mph gusting to over 100mph.
Alpha is an emergency situation where if unprotected your eyes and skin will be violently pelted with playa material and worse. If exposed, your eyes will be way beyond irritation and you may have trouble seeing, you may bleed through the skin, and you will dehydrate much faster. Conditions in an Alpha blow make it difficult to stay erect, to speak, to hear or to be seen by anyone.
ya know, just when I kinda thought I knew what to expect out on the playa... then I read about condition alpha... had no idea a 70-100mph whiteout could last 3 days.. sit.. that's a frigging hurricane, without warning....
So who knows about Alpha, and what is the chances of this hitting ?
how often do they get them? who knows?
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theCryptofishist
- Posts: 40312
- Joined: Mon Feb 23, 2004 9:28 am
- Burning Since: 2017
- Location: In Exile