What can I expect???

Happychris · Post by **Happychris** » Fri May 14, 2010 12:03 pm

Hello, Happy here. I am planning on attending Burning Man in 2011 for the first time. I have been to several regionals...I went to Scorched Nuts, TansformUs, Orphinarium, and Alchemy in 2009. This year I'm going to Scorched Nuts, TransformUs, Recycled Rainbow, Alchemy, and OctOHburn. My question is what all do I need to bring to Burning Man and about how much can I expect to spend my first time out I live in Columbus, Indiana and will probably fly if I can't find someone going I could ride with my car wouldn't make the trip. Anyway thanks for advice and such in advance.

Love,
Happy

gaminwench · Post by **gaminwench** » Fri May 14, 2010 12:24 pm

Hi! READ the First Timer's/Survival guides, THEN ask questions!!

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri May 14, 2010 12:27 pm

OMFG, so you've been to all those burns and you're asking what you need to take to Burning Man?

Read the survival guide. Google "burning man packing list."

Read through this forum, thoroughly, and be amazed at all the questions you can answer without even asking them....

How the hell do we know what you can "expect to spend?" We don't know what you need. Want.

Expect to spend a lot, and then add onto that.

See you in Mysteria.

Happychris · Post by **Happychris** » Fri May 14, 2010 12:40 pm

I've read the survival guides I don't have a whole lot of time to read all the posts and such on here I just wanted incite from people that have gone to help a little. I know pretty much what I need to take, sorry for asking stupid questions. As far as the money I just needed an avg of what I might need to spend cause I've heard from 500 dollars to 2000 so I was hoping to get a better average from people who have gone.

Snow · Post by **Snow** » Fri May 14, 2010 12:51 pm

the lolipop kids want to know if you're a good witch, bad witch, fratboy, sparkle pony or dirtie hippie?

Happychris · Post by **Happychris** » Fri May 14, 2010 12:53 pm

I'm a bit of a hippie, I love Kandy and sparkly glowy stuffs...oh and fire, and either be good or be good at it....LOL

Snow · Post by **Snow** » Fri May 14, 2010 12:59 pm

well in that case $1,286.57

Fire_Moose · Post by **Fire_Moose** » Fri May 14, 2010 1:01 pm

you can expect a kick in the pants if you keep asking these questions.

the avg burn cost is $983.78

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri May 14, 2010 1:14 pm

Expect snark, increasing to rains of pure shitfuck later this evening. Tomorrow, increasing chances of bitter cynicism. Have a nice burn, the desert is without mercy.

Boijoy · Post by **Boijoy** » Fri May 14, 2010 1:23 pm

$ 1,750.67 doesn't include your weed Hippychris.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri May 14, 2010 1:24 pm

I just wanted incite from people

You got it. Usually, though, you incite people. You don't get it from them.

Insight? Radical self-reliance. Everything after that is easy.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Fri May 14, 2010 2:13 pm

Quit saying radical self reliance.
The burn has nothing to do with that.

Radical self reliance is when your arm is trapped while climbing and you gnaw it off to get home.

Fire_Moose · Post by **Fire_Moose** » Fri May 14, 2010 2:18 pm

isn't that radical self preservation?

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri May 14, 2010 3:29 pm

Fire_Moose wrote:isn't that radical self preservation?

Only if you seal yourself in brine.

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri May 14, 2010 3:31 pm

So let's review. Expect nothing! Give everything!

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Fri May 14, 2010 3:53 pm

$500 to $2000 is about as close an average estimate as anyone else can give you, but it can go a lot higher depending on what you bring.
It pretty much boils down to "how comfortable do you want to be" and "what cool shit do you want to make and bring", with a little influence from "what gear do you already have".
Roughly $1000 is probably the realistic bottom for a ticket, transportation, and supplies.
Some years, $500 was my liquor supply tab.

masho · Post by **masho** » Fri May 14, 2010 5:24 pm

might want one of these......

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gyre · Post by **gyre** » Fri May 14, 2010 5:35 pm

If I'd gone to a regional before burning man, I don't think I would have ever gone to the event.

I can't wrap my head around going to so many, and not the show

CapSmashy · Post by **CapSmashy** » Fri May 14, 2010 6:02 pm

Happychris wrote:I've read the survival guides I don't have a whole lot of time to read all the posts and such on here I just wanted incite from people that have gone to help a little.

We have. The information is contained in a wealth of posts on this site.

And what the fuck do you mean you do not have time, you not going until 2011 for fuck's sake.

Post by **mdmf007** » Fri May 14, 2010 6:04 pm

gyre wrote:If I'd gone to a regional before burning man, I don't think I would have ever gone to the event.

I can't wrap my head around going to so many, and not the show

Gyre's right - thats a lot of Foreplay

Fire_Moose wrote:you can expect a kick in the pants if you keep asking these questions.

the avg burn cost is $983.78

God, i wish

Post by **Elderberry** » Fri May 14, 2010 6:04 pm

I went to one decompression before I went to the burn for real. I don't much care for the regionals. Once a year is more than enough for me--especially considering all the time it takes to prepare for the event.

JK

ConnieH · Post by **ConnieH** » Fri May 14, 2010 9:39 pm

Happychris wrote:I don't have a whole lot of time to read all the posts and such on here

You have roughly 470 days...that should be enough time. And money? Save...lots...it always costs at least 1.5 to double what you expect, and if it doesn't, then you can splurge on the fancy room on the trip home

babysnakes · Post by **babysnakes** » Tue May 18, 2010 10:43 am

[quote="theCryptofishist"][quote="Fire_Moose"]isn't that radical self preservation?[/quote]
Only if you seal yourself in brine.[/quote]

HAHAHA

This thread is hilarious

Fire_Moose · Post by **Fire_Moose** » Tue May 18, 2010 10:54 am

you can expect the unexpected...but then it's going to be expected.

So unexpect the expected...i think

mudpuppy000 · Post by **mudpuppy000** » Tue May 18, 2010 10:02 pm

You don't need any money at all, just show up and everyone will give you whatever you need.

teardropper · Post by **teardropper** » Fri May 21, 2010 6:26 am

Let's see, food: check, water: check, goggles: check, RV--- oh, yeah, no wonder my average was skewed.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri May 21, 2010 6:57 am

gyre wrote:If I'd gone to a regional before burning man, I don't think I would have ever gone to the event.

I can't wrap my head around going to so many, and not the show

Burning Man isn't the almighty end-all/be-all.

The majority of us simply cannot afford Burning Man.

Regional: 2-5 hours on the road (for me, lots of people have much longer drives), maybe $100 or so in provisions (again, for me).

Burning Man: Two weeks away from work (money lost), $1000+ on provisions and travel

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri May 21, 2010 10:04 am

Potlatch

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Sat May 22, 2010 12:32 am

Don't expect anything! What happens will happen! And these snarks will be experiencing it as well.

Snow · Post by **Snow** » Sat May 22, 2010 9:35 am

the burn IS my regional!