Out of my element.... normal feelings?

[bm_cricket]

Ha ha, hee hee, and ho ho.

"Normal" Heh.

You'll be just fine. If you start to feel alone go to the nearest street and say hi to the first person you see.

One of my memorable experiences last year, I'd been hanging out with some friends but had to get up and move and make noise because, well, because. I started growling, quietly to myself at first, then a bit louder. A young woman started growling back and soon we were growling and roaring at each other in the middle of the street. Then we turned and walked off our separate ways.

Where was I? Where else can you let that inner self roar like that?

There are regionals in FLA where you might be able to meet other burners. Try http://regionals.burningman.com/us_fl.html

Funny thing.. You just reminded me of it. My love and call out to each other just to see who's home, where we are in the yard, what ever. It's daily....I'm sure the neighbors are sick of it.... We say "Marco... Polo".. well, we were walking around and I stopped to look at something... I look up 2 seconds later and she's gone!! (didn't see me stop, kept walking) so instinctively I yell "Marco!" and I hear, literally from every direction, "POLO!!!!!" There must have been 30 people replying to me!! A little red faced I found Jes a moment later when she heard all the commotion and understanding immediately what I'd done.

[swampdog]

BM_Cricket - that's funny.

[j_cavera]

My advice: don't think like an adult. Think more like kindergarden. If you see somthing cool that you want to be a part of, just go up and boldly say, "Hi! My name is <name>! Can I play too?" If they say "no", well, you didn't really want to anyway! So there! :P

And Cricket's story reminded me of a similar experience last year. Was wandering with some friends on an inner street when a girl seperates from her group and runs over to me. "Hey! How've you been? I haven't seen you in forever!"

We proceed to have a ten minute conversation about where we've been and what we've been doing for the last several years. ("Oh, I moved from there..." "Yeah, got my degree, finally!" "Mom's doing well, thanks.") It finally dawns on our collective group of friends that we've no idea who the other is and we had never actually met. Priceless and totally random.

Be open. Be happy. Just be!

- Jim

[bm_cricket]

My advice: don't think like an adult. Think more like kindergarden. If you see somthing cool that you want to be a part of, just go up and boldly say, "Hi! My name is <name>! Can I play too?" If they say "no", well, you didn't really want to anyway! So there!

And Cricket's story reminded me of a similar experience last year. Was wandering with some friends on an inner street when a girl seperates from her group and runs over to me. "Hey! How've you been? I haven't seen you in forever!"

We proceed to have a ten minute conversation about where we've been and what we've been doing for the last several years. ("Oh, I moved from there..." "Yeah, got my degree, finally!" "Mom's doing well, thanks.") It finally dawns on our collective group of friends that we've no idea who the other is and we had never actually met. Priceless and totally random.

Be open. Be happy. Just be!

- Jim

Twice last year I did that only I actually did know them!! I hadn't seen either of them in at least 10 years! (Sorry, I'm still young, 10 years means high school friends). One of them I recognized immediately but the other one I really had to struggle to put a name to. I've also done that a few times with total strangers but the nice thing is you either meet an old friend or you meet a new one!

[Elliot]

Don't think like an adult. Think more like kindergarden. If you see somthing cool that you want to be a part of, just go up and boldly say, "Hi! My name is <name>! Can I play too?"

WINNER! This belongs in "Burning Man 101".

[swampdog]

(Sorry, I'm still young, 10 years means high school friends).

Never ever apologize for being young, and I'll promise not to apologize for being old. Although I still might whine about it, and chase those damn' kids off my lawn.

[bm_cricket]

(Sorry, I'm still young, 10 years means high school friends).

Never ever apologize for being young, and I'll promise not to apologize for being old. Although I still might whine about it, and chase those damn' kids off my lawn.

I'm always talking about those damn kids getting off my lawn too!! We should do it together some time! (PS, I'm also old. As far as I know I'm the oldest undergraduate living in student housing up at UC Santa Cruz)

[theCryptofishist]

(Sorry, I'm still young, 10 years means high school friends).

Never ever apologize for being young, and I'll promise not to apologize for being old. Although I still might whine about it, and chase those damn' kids off my lawn.

I'm always talking about those damn kids getting off my lawn too!! We should do it together some time! (PS, I'm also old. As far as I know I'm the oldest undergraduate living in student housing up at UC Santa Cruz)

Heck, I do it and I don't even have a lawn. "You damned kids! Get out of my drought-tolerant native plants!"

[JheregVonMunch]

Thank you for all the encouraging words.. To comment :

With regards to travel time driving from FL I'm imagining I got the two days from 48hrs without stopping. But I'm flying to vegas then will drive, mco to las is cheep and I drove from flo to co once and it sucked. Me and harry potter audio.

I'm very very excited. Living in a world of money status and brand names is tiring. I'm looking forward to the readjustment of burning man. I hope to move beyond the party side and look for comradery and I'm very excited.

I am very proud to tell people it's more than a festival. I found a YouTube video of soeones 2010 autocad design on their theme camp... This is obviously an intelligent group of people who are smart and incredibly talented.

I look forward to attending this year to learn and in future years really serve and become part, one day introducing my children to burning man.

[Elliot]

Yes... regarding the mere thought of driving for 48 hours straight.... Please, everybody, don't even think it. I've done it, and I consider myself lucky to have survived it. There is a very good reason why it is illegal for truckers to drive more than 11 hours a day.

As for kids.... I have friends with a two-year-old. He's been to Burning Man twice already.

I hear you about the money status and the brand names. The break from all that is certainly one of the main attractions of Burning Man.

[Ugly Dougly]

Perhaps Jhereg is swapping driving with a passenger.

[JheregVonMunch]

No JheregVonMuch is not driving or sharing driving duties... Its too far and I cant have enough time off to enjoy a rambling trip from east to west. I will make like a bird and fly :)

Been searching for inexpensive cotton clothing to keep cool. Is it always typically in the 50s at night?

[Elliot]

Perhaps Jhereg is swapping driving with a passenger.

This still does not provide anything like proper sleep -- at least not for me. Good to hear that Mrs. VonMunch is not intending anything like this.

No, the temperature at night can drop all the way to freezing. And it can change from a 60's night to a 30's night -- or the other way -- from one night to the next. 30's is rare, but can happen, so make sure you bring adequate bedding.

If you have to cut short a night of dancing because of cold weather, you just get up early the following morning and revel in the gorgeous morning sunshine. Wind and dust is usually down in morning also. Perfect time for walks, and bike rides to Deep Playa.

[JheregVonMunch]

Deep Playa?

[gaminwench]

you'll see...

[Elliot]

Deep Playa?

The most distant areas within the Festival grounds -- the furthest from the camping area. Much Cool Art Stuff, Way Out There.

Yes, don't worry -- you'll see, and you'll enjoy. Burning Man is NOT all about dancing.

[goathead]

and then there is the very deep playa.
that I enjoy when everyone goes home.

[Dr. Pyro]

Deep playa. It's sort of like Deep Throat, only dustier.

[bm_cricket]

Deep playa. It's sort of like Deep Throat, only dustier.

Both are invigorating ways to start the day.

Oh, oops, I don't want to scare away the virgin...

[Snow]

Deep playa bike rides are my favorite way to see the sun rise.

[Ugly Dougly]

No JheregVonMuch is not driving or sharing driving duties... Its too far and I cant have enough time off to enjoy a rambling trip from east to west. I will make like a bird and fly

Been searching for inexpensive cotton clothing to keep cool. Is it always typically in the 50s at night?

Last year, the nights stayed fairly warm until the wee hours. And i don't remember shivering inside my sleeping bag; in fact I found myself sloughing it off as I slept.

[pinemom]

yes, boys and girls....this year were doing the Mayaurary again....

So would not plan on it always being beautiful weather...Mother nature has some bones to pick with us humans apparently, so come prepared for anything between 120f and 28f!


This was probably my mostest favorite Birgin introduction in a very long time.

You Mizz Vonmunch will do fabulous! You are prepared to read to be prepared!!!


Oh and BTW: the median age for burningman I think is around 48? 58?

moral majority That goes out for 9+ days, is over 40 I do now that!

[Elliot]

I also remember fabulous temperatures last year. But you must not count on that. I've had to go back to camp for thermal underwear before midnight. It's the high desert -- not a "normal" climate. This is all part of the adventure!

[illy dilly]

so come prepared for anything between 120f and 28f!

And if you're not used to major quick changes in temperature and barometric pressure be prepared cause it can wreak havoc on joints, especially knees and hips. I recommend Motrin.

Last year was amazing weather! It was my first year so I can't compare it to anything, except that people talk about how bad it can be, and last year was not bad weather in my book.

[Snow]

As the saying goes around these parts: "If you don't like the weather, just wait five minutes."

Be prepared for just about anything.

[JheregVonMunch]

Ok to pack for all weathers. Gorrit. Deep playa... Not to be confused with deep thought (Douglas Adams) .. :)

Ok more questions I'm having trouble answering ...

1. Do bikes get stolen? Can I leave it outside when I go check something out without fearing it won't be there when I get back?

2. Saturday is burn day, Sunday... Temple correct? People generally leave Sunday or Monday? If Monday is there are particular time we have to be gone by?

3. Can anyone recommend how to cover my RV's corporate logo with a flag? What can I use to fasten the flag which one wreck the rv

Again many thanks for the baby sitting. I'm thrilled by everyones responses.

[AntiM]

Bikes do get stolen for a variety of reasons. Bring a lock and use it.

Monday you can leave anytime, but I'd have to look at the survival guide to see if there's a deadline. I think there is. Many people say to leave Tuesday, but that violates the permit and generally pisses official types off. We just mumble and grumble through Exodus. We never leave as early as planned, the price we pay for a cozy camp which requires much packing.

Tape. Visit the various tape threads, there's several discussions going.

[JheregVonMunch]

Thank you!

[dragonpilot]

3. Can anyone recommend how to cover my RV's corporate logo with a flag? What can I use to fasten the flag which one wreck the rv

Saw an El Monte RV where someone had covered the "El" with the word "Full" in blue painter's tape...clever person that one!

[Rice]

Thanks again for the posts. This is becomming a Jhereg vs nature challenge the more I read I'm excited.

{snip}

thinking about this :
fly with clothes from fla to las Vegas. Rent an RV. Go shopping for food, water, water, water. 2 bikes and all other supplies.

Drive to blk rock. Camp for the week. Return to Vegas. Return camper. Give bikes to local thrift. Fly home with some fabulous stories.

I can't stand the thought of driving two days. I have a truck and could borrow a trailer but I'm worried about keeping the trailer powered up for the week... Need to do more investigating there and oh yeah... It's two days drive... Blerk.

So what do you think?

Does anyone remember what the average consumption per person per day of water is? I know it's here somewhere but I'm reading so much I forget where I read things.

Love peace and chicken grease.

Hi, Welcome!!!

I drive 2900KM (1802 miles) one way to attend the event! Sure it is a bit of a drive, but absolutely worth every second (it takes me 3 days)...

I use about 1 1/2 gallons of water a day. I carry a 2Lr camelpack backpack with a half day worth of snacks, meds, dust mask, goggles, etc. all the time. There is so much going on, that you will get distracted and time will just fly. (You leave camp at 9am intending to see X, on the way you encounter a gigantic shopping cart art-car and end up on the other side of the city, never getting to X... No regrets)

Just make sure you are as prepared as you can be, and if you need help, just ask and your neighbors will give you a hand. (Radical self-reliance includes knowing when you need help!)

See ya on the Playa!!! ...

Rice
xoxo