My first Burning Man!!

cp53 · Post by **cp53** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 2:33 am

I've always wanted to attend Burning Man and finally was able to peak some interest in friends that might want to go. Although I'm thinking it'll probably end up being 3-4 of us. Heh, this is definitely a little too out there for most of my friends.

Anyways, now that work is freeing up I can start the planning, hence finally signing up here. I've already read through the basics but have a feeling there's a lot more to be done.

My biggest thing is joining in on the fun since we're all new to this. Since there will be just a couple of us, do we just join other camps by asking in the theme camp page? Is there a way to find other groups to join up with? Any other tips for going from planning to executing? I can't wait!!!

Post by **Sham** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:17 am

Welcome cp53. Where are you coming from? Just curious. Many people their first year camp by themselves, but have neighbors and new friends right next to them. One of my favorite things to do at BM is to get up and out in the morning by myself--no camp mates, no friends with me. I head in any interesting direction I want and can spend hours meeting people and exploring art installations with my cheapie digital camera in hand.

I tell you this riviting story to assure you that you will be part of the fun, you will feel at home and you will fit it. Where ever you camp will be home for you and hopefully you live within driving distance and can pack all the things you need for the week. Flying in adds some more challenges, but easy enough to deal with.

Again, WELCOME, kick off your shoes and make yourself at home!

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:49 am

cp53 wrote:I've always wanted to attend Burning Man and finally was able to peak some interest in friends that might want to go.

If you had to talk them into it and they "might want to go",
assume that all your friends will flake on you at some point, probably at the last minute. Have a workable plan that involves just you attending.

I have been burning for 9 years, and NONE of my many friends who said they "might want to go" have ever attended a burn.

dragonfly Jafe · Post by **dragonfly Jafe** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:59 am

yeah, go for yourself. I won't even take anyone to BM in my vehicle that has never been before - if they freak out and want to go home after 1 day, that would be a bummer (for them).

Don't sweat joining a camp (in fact, I recommend you DO NOT join a camp, unless they are from your area and you can hang out with them prior to the Playa). Just ask the Greeters where you can camp, set up your stuff, and start talking to your neighbors. It will all be fine.

curiousgnate · Post by **curiousgnate** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:36 am

Buy your ticket! Now! If they want to go tell them how to get theirs. Start planning for yourself and if they motivate they motivate!

Post by **Elderberry** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:22 am

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

JK

cp53 · Post by **cp53** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 2:26 pm

Thanks for the welcomes! So is it common and for people to camp outside of a groups but still join in on whatever goes on in the camps? My worry is that I don't want to feel isolated from the festivities but I'm sure that won't happen anyways given what bm is all about.

As for my group, my friend's gf is super excited so that makes one for sure :) There's 2 or 3 more that want to go but from experience, I'll have to get the ball rolling for them to commit to it. That's why I kind of wanted to hook up with a more experienced group so they could show us the ropes to get this started.

I also found a regional group for my area, the San Francisco Bay Area, so I'm going to try and attend events to start connecting and getting resources to make my first bm experience a successful one.

searock420 · Post by **searock420** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:42 am

dragonfly Jafe wrote:yeah, go for yourself. I won't even take anyone to BM in my vehicle that has never been before - if they freak out and want to go home after 1 day, that would be a bummer (for them).

Don't sweat joining a camp (in fact, I recommend you DO NOT join a camp, unless they are from your area and you can hang out with them prior to the Playa). Just ask the Greeters where you can camp, set up your stuff, and start talking to your neighbors. It will all be fine.

Yep!
That's what I did my first year and I had a blast!

My first Burning Man!!

My first Burning Man!!

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