Virgin burn 2010, any help

Krispy · Post by **Krispy** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:14 am

So i've started preparing as far as joining the email lists, Jack Rabbit, ect. I have some friends that are helping me get my stuff together, tent, shade structure, goggles, costumes, ect. But i'm still a little nervous i dont want to forget anything, got plenty of time to get ready so if there is anything that anyone forgot or something someone wouldnt generally think about to make the trip a little more comfortable it would be greatly appreciated...I'm bringin everything i own to the playa as a jump off place to who knows were so i'm goin to have to pack in pretty tight, thanks for the help, cant wait to participate in a beautiful experience, much love and peace
Krispy

BitterDan · Post by **BitterDan** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:17 am

Just bring whatever you'd bring camping. Sounds like you've got some burner friends already, i'm sure they can point you in the right direction. There are also tons of packing lists on the intraweb, just google "burning man packing list"

Fire_Moose · Post by **Fire_Moose** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:54 am

read the survial guide a couple times....

you WILL forget something, get over it.

Don't go, the dust is deadly.

Krispy · Post by **Krispy** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:00 am

So i've heard, ur prolly right bad idea

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:28 am

Go to Pennsic instead. Burning Man is pretty boring.

you've got some burner friends already, i'm sure they can point you in the right direction.

Be sure they take you to the pool, and the secret Daft Punk show. Some burner veterans can be stingy about the fun stuff!

BitterDan · Post by **BitterDan** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:37 am

Don't tell people about the Daft Punk show!!

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:41 am

is anyone going to mention the food court and "Harvey tokens"?

Krispy · Post by **Krispy** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:22 pm

so i'm kinda gathering it was kinda stupid question, just dont even really know wehre to really start, i was told to just start chattin with people bout what to bring and such, so yup, camping gear and survival guide sounds pretty easy thanks for that

phil · Post by **phil** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:46 pm

Welcome to love and peace.

ePlaya is full of comedians, so don't take the jokes as personal. You say you don't know where to start, but you've made your start. Louise and I have suggestions for first and second timers and links to other suggestions which you may find helpful:
http://www.cieux.com/bm/bmtoc.html#perennialGuides

Thexmark has a helpful list of suggestions at this thread:
http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?t=32334

Here's my suggestion on getting helpful replies: specific questions about specific issues. Broad questions like what do I need or what's the best tent sort of go down the rabbit hole into wonderland because there's no real answer.

Your offline friends will help, but so will the gang on ePlaya. You have to be around awhile, just like in the real world, before people know you, you know them, and people can give you useful advice based on who they know you to be.

Have fun, and we'll see you next year. (Louise and I have harvey tokens, by the way. They're no big secret. Someone's just pulling your leg.)

Fire_Moose · Post by **Fire_Moose** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:04 pm

And then there is Phil....always helping out....

What's the difference between a ranger and DPW?

A ranger will try and talk you down from the 40foot scaffolding, DPW will throw rocks at you

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:13 pm

Fire_Moose wrote:And then there is Phil....always helping out....

What's the difference between a ranger and DPW?

A ranger will try and talk you down from the 40foot scaffolding, DPW will throw rocks at you

Or duct tape you to it. Or push it over.

gaminwench · Post by **gaminwench** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:23 pm

....and then demand your cigarettes and booze...

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:26 pm

Hey Krispy, Chicago is loaded with burners, (OK, more like infested)

But they are a charming lot, have very frequent get-togethers, and have loads of experience. Are you on they're announcement lists? If not I can hook you up with the info. They are also co-conspirators with us peeps in Detroit on a new regional, Lakes of Fire. You should make an effort to attend that next summer, late June where you can test out ideas youve conjured up over the long cold winter for use on the playa, and more importantly, check out the pizza oven, built last summer courtesy of your chi brethrens.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:33 pm

You know the movie about stopping the infected monkey?

DPW would drive the monkey to the airport.
And buy him a ticket.

Just to see the fun!

dragonfly Jafe · Post by **dragonfly Jafe** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:43 pm

gyre wrote:You know the movie about stopping the infected monkey?

DPW would drive the monkey to the airport.
And buy him a ticket.

Just to see the fun!

(not to mention that they probably infected the poor thing in the first place with their diabolical rites while consecrating the city's construction)

Oh yeah, to the OP - be sure to at least bring a good dust mask that is light enough to wear all day, plenty of ear plugs (with the highest db rating you can afford), food, water, and shade.

Token · Post by **Token** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:59 pm

And beer. Lots of beer. More than you ever thought you could drink. Can never have too much beer.

phil · Post by **phil** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:07 pm

C.f.M. wrote:
Fire_Moose wrote:What's the difference between a ranger and DPW?

A ranger will try and talk you down from the 40foot scaffolding, DPW will throw rocks at you
Or duct tape you to it. Or push it over.

Nah, they'll hit it with a truck. If the truck won't knock it down, they'll get their dozer. Then they'll _take_ your cigarettes and booze.

Boijoy · Post by **Boijoy** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:12 pm

wouldn't they take the cigs. & booze first.. as so they don't get all bloody?

LostinReno · Post by **LostinReno** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:39 pm

I thought that was the reason they wear black.....so the blood doesn't show up??

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:54 am

Geeyawd all this talk @ DPW is getting me hot and bothered.

phil · Post by **phil** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:15 pm

C.f.M. wrote:Geeyawd all this talk @ DPW is getting me hot and bothered.

Would tying you up help at all?

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:19 pm

phil wrote:
C.f.M. wrote:Geeyawd all this talk @ DPW is getting me hot and bothered.
Would tying you up help at all?

No, but tying up some ravers might.