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CJ · Post by CJ » Thu Jun 17, 2004 8:47 pm

My husband has been trying to talk me into going with him to this event. He is obsessed with going. Can anyone tell me why I should go with him? Thanks!!

DVD Burner · Post by **DVD Burner** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 8:56 pm

Wow!

He must be a great guy and love you alot.

That should be enough in itself.

poeticphoto · Post by **poeticphoto** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 9:54 pm

If you've seen the site and heard about it and no desire has aroused... you probably shouldn't be there. Of course... your husband knows you better than I, maybe you should go and have your eyes pryed open.

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 10:51 pm

Can anyone tell me why I should go with him?

Some questions are best answered by the person putting them out there. If you're thinking about going because someone else wants you to rather than having your own curiosity and imaginings piqued by the event I'd say you're possibly setting yourself up for an experience that may not be the best for one for you. The opposite happens of course but I'd be asking myself if going there is more about your SO's wants and expectations and less about your own.

_tears_ · Post by **_tears_** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 11:35 pm

Read over the website, talk to a few people and then make up your own mind.

Burning man is NOT for everyone.

rev. lucifer · Post by **rev. lucifer** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 1:00 am

It's a experience you'll never forget one way or another.

CJ · Post by CJ » Fri Jun 18, 2004 4:06 am

It's not that I'm against him going, I just am not sure that I want to. I guess the thing that I am not so sure about is the flight to Reno. I've never flown and am a bit nervous. My husband told me to post here and then decide if it is worth it. He told me that everyone on the post would help me make the decision. So help me out everyone!!

DVD Burner · Post by **DVD Burner** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 4:11 am

Fly Baby Fly!

It's just a plane ride, and what a way to have your first flight on your way to Burningman.

You'll have a blast. Really.

CJ · Post by CJ » Fri Jun 18, 2004 4:19 am

I think that my husband has talked me into going... :? Now I am just furiously reading and trying to figure out what it is all about. I guess I should have paid more attention a year ago when my husband first started talking about this... :oops:

Lilly Flower · Post by **Lilly Flower** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 4:47 am

Here's some advise.......don't expect anything. Read as much as you can and kinda throw it out the window.

Oh my.

VerbenaMaya · Post by **VerbenaMaya** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 6:42 am

I just wanted to note that I used to have this big fear against flying. When I was young, I was on a flight from the Phillippines that had trouble and we had to make an emergency landing in Japan. I was pretty determined to never fly ever again. Years later I realized how much I was missing, all the things I had never seen, and at that point I had never been west of the mississippi river. I flew out to the west coast and was so nervous to start, then I became glued to the window and watching the scenery. I had my own little private magick moment as I began to see the bigger picture, all the places I knew or heard of as just tiny dots and part of this unbelievably vast landscape rolling by. And at the higher altitudes I would just stare at the clouds which I had only ever watched from below. I marveled that all this was not only possible but the culmination of years of dreamers and that the rest of the people on the plane, busy sleeping, typing at laptops, complaining about whatever, etc. cared nothing for the journey, only their destination. I have been on several flights since and I even though sometimes I am so excited about where I am going that I have to remind myself to relax and mind the journey, I always enjoy it. Hope you do too. Good luck and see ya on the playa..

Post by **AntiM** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 6:58 am

Flying is way cool, although airports tend to suck. Have a sense of humor about it, learn some relaxation and calming techniques if you think they'd be helpful. That stay hydrated advice applies to long flights too .... although it always seems like I only need to pee just when they want you to stay in your seat ....

I always go to Bman with my husband, but we're a weird couple who like each other's company nearly 100% of the time. Be sure to discuss expectations of alone time and couple time, just so neither of you feels left out and/or burdened during the event. Funny how you can take your best buddy in all of life for granted.

And then there's sex ... ah, the joys of coupledness. Best lesson yet: two person tent! big tent + nieces = no privacy! But then there's so many options .... another good area to discuss and not take for granted.

welcome home!
anti m

Isotopia · Post by **Isotopia** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 9:51 am

It's a experience you'll never forget one way or another.

Talk about a spectrum of possible outcomes. Heaven at one end and Pure Hell at the other.

madmatt · Post by **madmatt** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 10:59 am

Just go. Even if you decide it's not your thing, you'll never ever forget it as long as you live.

And if it's something your husband really is into, you will understand some things about him that you might otherwise never 'get.'

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 12:40 pm

Of course you realize CJ that this is the SHARE thread, so maybe your husband had something else in mind for you!

Doc

Simply Joel · Post by **Simply Joel** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 12:59 pm

Dr. Pyro wrote:Of course you realize CJ that this is the SHARE thread, so maybe your husband had something else in mind for you!

Doc

from experience, it is always best to bring a vagina to the playa... or not.

dragonfly Jafe · Post by **dragonfly Jafe** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 1:37 pm

If you do not go to Burning Man, we will never get to meet you in person! And that would be a shame...

hope to see you on the Playa - Jafe

Simply Joel · Post by **Simply Joel** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 2:39 pm

dragonfly Jafe wrote:If you do not go to Burning Man, we will never get to meet you in person! And that would be a shame...

hope to see you on the Playa - Jafe

and bring your vagina too.

CJ · Post by CJ » Fri Jun 18, 2004 6:14 pm

Of course you realize CJ that this is the SHARE thread, so maybe your husband had something else in mind for you!

Yes, I realize now that this is the share thread. Being new to this whole thing I was not quite sure where to place my original post... I'm learning :} Keep the comments coming...

CJ · Post by CJ » Fri Jun 18, 2004 6:14 pm

I think...

CJ · Post by CJ » Fri Jun 18, 2004 6:19 pm

I've been looking through the forums, and which forum should a question like I originally asked be posted?

And don't worry Simply Joel, I'll be bringing 'it', but it is strictly for my hubby's use....

DVD Burner · Post by **DVD Burner** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 6:22 pm

The "Questions and Advice" thread would be a good start, but dont worry about it now. just keep up this good thread.

(I can already tell, you'll most likely have a great time.)

CJ · Post by CJ » Fri Jun 18, 2004 6:40 pm

(I can already tell, you'll most likely have a great time.)

The more I read and look trhough, it does seem like it will be fun. But now I have to come up with costumes??

Hmmmm...

What, oh what will I come up with...

madmatt · Post by **madmatt** » Sat Jun 19, 2004 11:36 am

...costumes?? What, oh what will I come up with

The Retail Slutis just one of many outlets ready to serve you (they even have kids clothes, under the section "little shits."

PurpleKoosh · Post by **PurpleKoosh** » Sat Jun 19, 2004 7:40 pm

CJ wrote:The more I read and look trhough, it does seem like it will be fun. But now I have to come up with costumes??

Only if you think it will make the experience more fun FOR YOU. I think I dressed up maybe once last year. Sure they're a great option, but they're by no means mandatory.

CJ · Post by CJ » Sat Jun 19, 2004 8:34 pm

Believe me, I'm still going through the forums trying to figure it all out... I realize I 've made a late start, but then I didn't realize I was going till just recently....

Dustdevil · Post by **Dustdevil** » Sat Jun 19, 2004 11:43 pm

The only things that I can really say I regret in my past are the things I didn't do and those experiences are forever lost to me. Good or bad.

dsandber · Post by **dsandber** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 1:21 am

Just wanted to disagree with the person who said that if someone isn't excited by what they read about BM, they prob. won't enjoy it.

I spent a long time convincing my girlfriend to go. She was worried about 29323 different things. But we both had an absolute blast.

You can't understand what BM is about by reading about it and looking at pictures. There's an emotional aspect that isn't communicatible.

-Dan

Isotopia · Post by **Isotopia** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 10:52 am

Just wanted to disagree with the person who said that if someone isn't excited by what they read about BM, they prob. won't enjoy it.

Christ, half of what I've read about Burning Man in the mainstream is enough to make me NOT want to attend. Rarely have I read a piece that got it right.

Simply Joel · Post by **Simply Joel** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 11:01 am

CJ wrote:I've been looking through the forums, and which forum should a question like I originally asked be posted?

And don't worry Simply Joel, I'll be bringing 'it', but it is strictly for my hubby's use.... :lol: :wink:

sheesh, isn't anyone taught to share anymore?

My husband wants too

My husband wants too

I'm not against him going...

I think I've decided to go...

People Who Aren't Excited