Young and full of adventure

Stephaniiie · Post by **Stephaniiie** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:49 pm

Hey im stephanie=)

a friend told me about burning man about 2 months ago and ever since then i cant stop thinking about it!

i plan to go 2011 only none of my friends are really commited to going, so i figured id go by myelf and explore

any advice\tips on how to get from florida to bm the easiest and obviously the least inexpensive way? i.e. drive or fly? i need to plan this out....i dont want to fly and be standing there lost and confused with no plan

winterdream28 · Post by **winterdream28** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:53 pm

Great to meet you! It's going to be my first year too! Everyone seems to be really helpful here i'm sure they will all help you get out to the Playa!

Have a safe trip see you there:)!

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:13 pm

Your starting early enough.

Start putting all you change in a jar for the trip.

People come from world wide so you should be able to make it.

Read the Q&A and tips and tricks thread and your questions will be answered.

Welcome.

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:28 pm

Welcome! Are plenty of florida burners, that may help you out. Do your homework, and keep planning! No matter how confounding it gets. People make it from Australia, Israel, Germany, UK, etc... If you come prepared, it will be worth all the work!

weirdscience · Post by **weirdscience** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:53 pm

welcome it will be my first year 2 and im also from florida

Post by **Elderberry** » Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:25 am

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

JK

Post by **Sham** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:10 am

Welcome Stephanie.
Lots of east coast people here. Make youself at home.

burner von braun · Post by **burner von braun** » Sat Nov 20, 2010 11:09 pm

Hi Stephanie,

I think the single most important thing is to make the commitment to go in your mind. Everything else falls in line from that point. You'll figure out a way to get there!

Read, and then re-read the survival guide, etc., etc. until you know it by instinct and you'll be fine.

firefro · Post by **firefro** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:15 am

Welcome! It will be my first burn myself and I am also in Florida.

I have recieved a lot of great ideas and info on here but i would suggest start reading all the material on the main site first. That is what i did and then i just asked question here to fill in the blanks.

Anyway, welcome again and hope to see you at the burn.

Firefro

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:27 am

Hitchhike.

Moon_Luv · Post by **Moon_Luv** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 10:47 am

Let me no what to do .

LOVE! :)

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:44 pm

Stephaniiie wrote:Hey im stephanie=)

a friend told me about burning man about 2 months ago and ever since then i cant stop thinking about it!

i plan to go 2011 only none of my friends are really commited to going, so i figured id go by myelf and explore

any advice\tips on how to get from florida to bm the easiest and obviously the least inexpensive way? i.e. drive or fly? i need to plan this out....i dont want to fly and be standing there lost and confused with no plan

Well, the "least inexpensive way" would be to charter or buy a private jet and land right at the BRC airport where your chauffeur meets you in your very own Escalade. He will then transport you to your custom-built apartment made out of shipping containers.

moonrise · Post by **moonrise** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:36 am

Welcome...there are many ways to enjoy burning man, none set in stone...except for being prepared...food, water and gear (gear is generally camping and proper cool n warm weather clothing, stuff like that and you can re-use it)

It's obivious you cannot afford an RV etc and you honestly stated that...do NOT be intimidated by snark here. I'ts rude and a joke, a bad joke at that on a welcome thread...ok let's move on...
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Try to buy your ticket on Jan 19th, first lowest pricing (everyone does not make 6 figures, or more

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The tickets are sold in tiers (there's also a scholarship ticket program you can look into) the tiers and such are on the burning man web site.
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I strongly suggest you go to the main BM web page and sign up for your regionals announce lsit (and a discussion list if they offer that also)

You do NOT need to have attended the event to join BM sanctioned regionals...there is usually a tribe leader and there will be burners you can meet and become freinds with.
In addition the announcemnts can be loaded with great info; calendars and such...events, fundraisers, classes, plays, performances and probably a regional "burn"

I think driving from Florida would be best if you car pool, making that drive alone would be exhausting and hopefully through one of the above mentioned resources there will most likely be some sort of bus, car load, something...it's greener and thrifty...something a young person full of adventure would appreciate (eplaya will also possibly have some sort of ride share closer to the date of the event from Florida or at least from the Reno airport if you fly in)

eplaya's Q+A, tips n tricks and many, many other www pages offer FREE advice to the NON rich burner...use these resoucres, they are there for you and the community

I hope this advice helps and I hope you are able to make some regional contacts. You might also try PM's to other eplyans from Florida...they may be looking to car pool and may also have valuable advice they will be able to share with you.

I hope this advice helps you and I hope more helpful suggestions follow this post on your welcome thread ~:D~

EDITED; STEAPHANIE, YOU STATED YOU WANTED THE LEAST INEXPENSIVE WAY, DOH! HENCE MY COMMENTS ON WEALTH, THRIFT AND SNARK..I AM SURE YOU MEANT THE LEAST EXPENSIVE WAY. HAHAHA...EITHER WAY, SOMEONE WILL READ THIS AND FIND IT USEFUL.
I'M LEAVING IT UP FOR THE LAUGH FACTOR FOR THE COMMUNITY AND ALSO THE USEFUL FACTOR FOR YOU AND OTHERS IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS.
IT'S LATE AND THERE'S A PILLOW YELLING MY NAME! *FACEPLANT*

junglesmacks · Post by **junglesmacks** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 7:27 am

Ohhhhhhh Steph.. you finally joined the fun that is eplaya. Good to see you, chick..

moonrise · Post by **moonrise** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:11 am

junglesmacks wrote:Ohhhhhhh Steph.. you finally joined the fun that is eplaya. Good to see you, chick..

yup, and she needs some advice on the least expensive way to get to BM, from a Floridian...you arrived just in time JS! hahaha

junglesmacks · Post by **junglesmacks** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:24 am

moonrise wrote:
junglesmacks wrote:Ohhhhhhh Steph.. you finally joined the fun that is eplaya. Good to see you, chick..
yup, and she needs some advice on the least expensive way to get to BM, from a Floridian...you arrived just in time JS! hahaha

LOL I know Steph personally.. she knows all about my box truck adventures

Boijoy · Post by **Boijoy** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:40 pm

junglesmacks wrote:
moonrise wrote:
junglesmacks wrote:Ohhhhhhh Steph.. you finally joined the fun that is eplaya. Good to see you, chick..
yup, and she needs some advice on the least expensive way to get to BM, from a Floridian...you arrived just in time JS! hahaha
LOL I know Steph personally.. she knows all about my box truck adventures

Isn't there some room in the "2011 box" for dear ol Steph Mr. Smacks?

VeganChoirGirl · Post by **VeganChoirGirl** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:15 pm

Welcome! Come on in, the water's fine!

junglesmacks · Post by **junglesmacks** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:29 pm

Boijoy wrote:
junglesmacks wrote:
moonrise wrote: yup, and she needs some advice on the least expensive way to get to BM, from a Floridian...you arrived just in time JS! hahaha
LOL I know Steph personally.. she knows all about my box truck adventures
Isn't there some room in the "2011 box" for dear ol Steph Mr. Smacks?

Lol.. don't go putting ideas in her head

Stephaniiie · Post by **Stephaniiie** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 6:25 pm

pshhh i didnt want in on your box truck anyways=p

although a ride from the airport would be pretty sweet;)

PLUS you are the one who planted this whole seed in my head in the first place(of which im SO incredibly greatful for)

junglesmacks · Post by **junglesmacks** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:01 am

You know me, hun! However I can help

Love you!

PS Happy bday again!

Stephaniiie · Post by **Stephaniiie** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:01 pm

Your great!<3

and thank you again, i had an AMAZING bday=)

Young and full of adventure

Young and full of adventure

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gahh "least inexpensive" haha