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Post by C.f.M. » Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:27 pm

*snicker*


Those tours are pretty great. If you're on a lucky day, you'll probably pass the pool - Daft Punk usually plays there.

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Post by VeganChoirGirl » Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:32 pm

Even though it's loud as fuck and there is SO much going on, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! It's telling you things, EAT, SLEEP, SIT DOWN FOR A FUCKING SECOND ASS HOLE...things like that. Do what your body says. You aren't a machine, there will be other burns, enjoy your time to the fullest with OUT ending up in the med tent from heat stroke, dehydration, exhaustion, etc. It happens in the BLINK of an eye!

Go out BY YOURSELF at LEAST one night and one day. The most amazing things happen when you force yourself to interact, which friends/camp mates can hinder you from doing.

Check out at least three camps that are offering something you've never done before. Try it out with your full heart. You might find a while new hobby, kink...whatever.

Always ask, the worst someone can say is no...but ALWAYS ask.
Finally moving to SF...can't WAIT!

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Post by Ugly Dougly » Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:25 pm

You must bring your own matches.

It's Burning Man.

How you gonna burn without matches?

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Post by bm_cricket » Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:30 pm

Ugly Dougly wrote:You must bring your own matches.

It's Burning Man.

How you gonna burn without matches?
With some kind of highly combustible petrochemical and an electric ignition?
It was better next year. -Burners

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Post by C.f.M. » Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:53 pm

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Post by Mojojita » Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:57 pm

Read the first-timer's guide.

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Post by EmilyD » Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:11 pm

VeganChoirGirl wrote:Even though it's loud as fuck and there is SO much going on, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! It's telling you things, EAT, SLEEP, SIT DOWN FOR A FUCKING SECOND ASS HOLE...things like that. Do what your body says. You aren't a machine, there will be other burns, enjoy your time to the fullest with OUT ending up in the med tent from heat stroke, dehydration, exhaustion, etc. It happens in the BLINK of an eye!

Go out BY YOURSELF at LEAST one night and one day. The most amazing things happen when you force yourself to interact, which friends/camp mates can hinder you from doing.

Check out at least three camps that are offering something you've never done before. Try it out with your full heart. You might find a while new hobby, kink...whatever.

Always ask, the worst someone can say is no...but ALWAYS ask.
This is such great advice. I'm sending it to my mister. Even on a good day he doesn't seem to know what his body is telling him. This is a good reminder especially because ignoring these signals can make you feel like crap!
You don't have to be skinny, naked and under 30 to be a Hottie!

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Post by Ugly Dougly » Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:19 pm

H.A.L.T. = Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.

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Post by VeganChoirGirl » Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:19 pm

EmilyD wrote:
VeganChoirGirl wrote:Even though it's loud as fuck and there is SO much going on, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! It's telling you things, EAT, SLEEP, SIT DOWN FOR A FUCKING SECOND ASS HOLE...things like that. Do what your body says. You aren't a machine, there will be other burns, enjoy your time to the fullest with OUT ending up in the med tent from heat stroke, dehydration, exhaustion, etc. It happens in the BLINK of an eye!

Go out BY YOURSELF at LEAST one night and one day. The most amazing things happen when you force yourself to interact, which friends/camp mates can hinder you from doing.

Check out at least three camps that are offering something you've never done before. Try it out with your full heart. You might find a while new hobby, kink...whatever.

Always ask, the worst someone can say is no...but ALWAYS ask.
This is such great advice. I'm sending it to my mister. Even on a good day he doesn't seem to know what his body is telling him. This is a good reminder especially because ignoring these signals can make you feel like crap!
Thanks Emily, glad to be of service!
Finally moving to SF...can't WAIT!

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Post by theCryptofishist » Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:40 pm

Eric wrote:
Playazon is an official vendor for Burning Man. They have a store by Will Call to get last minute necessities and usually smaller kiosks in the city.



Bad Eric. Be nice to the newbies....
It's a joke site. And both Eric and IBDave have been here long enough to know the rule that snark happens on page 2. Way to take advantage of AntiM, guyz.
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Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri

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Post by Boijoy » Fri Jul 23, 2010 3:59 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:
Eric wrote:
Playazon is an official vendor for Burning Man. They have a store by Will Call to get last minute necessities and usually smaller kiosks in the city.



Bad Eric. Be nice to the newbies....
It's a joke site. And both Eric and IBDave have been here long enough to know the rule that snark happens on page 2. Way to take advantage of AntiM, guyz.
damn!! I was going to order that coffee mug!
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Post by ibdave » Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:12 pm

Boijoy wrote:
theCryptofishist wrote:
Eric wrote: Playazon is an official vendor for Burning Man. They have a store by Will Call to get last minute necessities and usually smaller kiosks in the city.



Bad Eric. Be nice to the newbies....
It's a joke site. And both Eric and IBDave have been here long enough to know the rule that snark happens on page 2. Way to take advantage of AntiM, guyz.
damn!! I was going to order that coffee mug!

snark is allowed on the 1st page after a few good/helpful post...AnitM has hit me across the knuckles a few times.... 8) 8) 8)
I was Born OK the 1st Time....

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Post by ygmir » Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:14 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:
Eric wrote:
Playazon is an official vendor for Burning Man. They have a store by Will Call to get last minute necessities and usually smaller kiosks in the city.



Bad Eric. Be nice to the newbies....
It's a joke site. And both Eric and IBDave have been here long enough to know the rule that snark happens on page 2. Way to take advantage of AntiM, guyz.
*intently listening, giggling and pointing at Eric and IBDave*

Imageyou been scolded by THE aquatic vertebrate
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Post by Eric » Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:21 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:It's a joke site. And both Eric and IBDave have been here long enough to know the rule that snark happens on page 2. Way to take advantage of AntiM, guyz.
Now Fishy, I would never take advantage of AntiM, esp at a time like now. I never snark until the OP has had honest answers given to their question. I think we were far enough down the page.
It's a camping trip in the desert, not the redemption of the fallen world - Cryptofishist

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Post by Boijoy » Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:23 pm

I fell for the Harvey Hut when I was new. NO ONE stuck up for me !! :(
don't forget to floss

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Post by googbox » Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:28 pm

does that mean I can't order the merkin flashlight?

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Post by ygmir » Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:28 pm

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Post by baconqurlyq » Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:40 pm

Thanks. Now I *must* have a merkin flashlight! And I've never even wanted a merkin!

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Post by ibdave » Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:56 pm

merkin, I hardly new her.......... :shock: :roll: 8)
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Don't bring defaultia to Burning Man, take Burning Man to defaultia...... graidawg

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Post by theCryptofishist » Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:14 pm

Sorry, IBDave.
Sorry, Eric.
The Lady with a Lamprey

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Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri

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Post by Eric » Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:29 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:Sorry, IBDave.
Sorry, Eric.
s'okay. Your trying to help keep things running smoothly right now. That is never a bad thing.
It's a camping trip in the desert, not the redemption of the fallen world - Cryptofishist

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Post by Sham » Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:37 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:Sorry, IBDave.
Sorry, Eric.
This just doesn't sound sincere to me. Fishy, could you try to put a little bit of your heart and soul into the apology?
Poor Eric and ibdave.

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Post by ygmir » Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:10 pm

I'm still laughing at them.........hahha, they got in trouble........
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Post by LeChatNoir » Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:26 pm

ibdave wrote:merkin, I hardly new her.......... :shock: :roll: 8)
The 'Merkin Dream? That was a few themes back.
The New and Improved Black Cat... now with 25% more blather

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Post by ygmir » Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:34 pm

could there be a crotchless merkin?...........
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Post by LeChatNoir » Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:43 pm

minimalist... I like it.
The New and Improved Black Cat... now with 25% more blather

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Post by Trishntek » Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:00 pm

Mojojita wrote:Read the first-timer's guide.
Then, read it again. And if you think you know exactly how to proceed, read it again and take notes.
RETROFROLIC, the place of Pink, Pain and Pleasure!
http://www.retrofrolic.com
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Post by theCryptofishist » Sat Jul 24, 2010 9:09 am

Dammit! I finally found out what merkins were for. And I forgot where I pickted that information up.
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Post by ygmir » Sat Jul 24, 2010 9:13 am

theCryptofishist wrote:Dammit! I finally found out what merkins were for. And I forgot where I pickted that information up.
you'll never again lose that info, if, you use velcro........
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Post by Trishntek » Sat Jul 24, 2010 9:27 am

Image
RETROFROLIC, the place of Pink, Pain and Pleasure!
http://www.retrofrolic.com
Some call me Tnt,,,, works for me!

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