First Timer from Dallas, TX

hyperlatina · Post by **hyperlatina** » Tue Jan 18, 2011 6:26 pm

Hey everyone! I've been dying to go to Burning Man for years now and this year is finally the year! I have tons of questions and I hope I can meet some fellow Texans before I embark on this awesome journey! Please feel free to say hi and introduce yourselves. :)

tamarakay · Post by **tamarakay** » Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:21 pm

howdy! welcome to eplaya. You will find lots of helpful info on here. If you are looking to find other texans, a good place to start would be the regionals page off burningman.com sign up for your area and they start coming out of the woodwork. That's really the only advice i have, since i'm a newbie too.

Post by **Elderberry** » Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:29 pm

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

JK

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:50 pm

Welcome to eplaya!

hyperlatina · Post by **hyperlatina** » Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:51 pm

Thanks all! :D

The Hustler · Post by **The Hustler** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:06 am

I'm in San Antonio and I'm going for my first time as well.

As it is now, I'm going by myself, all 1,800 miles with whatever I can safely squeeze into a Ford Focus.

Dr Jet Sinister · Post by **Dr Jet Sinister** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:46 am

Hey hyperlatina! Welcome to eplaya! There is a fairly large group of burners in the metroplex, so finding some locals to talk to shouldn't be too difficult. Eplaya has all the information you need, if you want to do it alone. I hope you, and all the other new Texans have a wonderful trip and a fantastic burn.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:08 pm

Dr. Jet
You know you're going to have a Texan meet'n'greet now, don't you.

The Hustler · Post by **The Hustler** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:40 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:Dr. Jet
You know you're going to have a Texan meet'n'greet now, don't you.

Crap. Probably.

Maybe we can make it into a camp thing somewhere good.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:41 pm

Super Evil Brian wrote:
theCryptofishist wrote:Dr. Jet
You know you're going to have a Texan meet'n'greet now, don't you.
Crap. Probably.

Maybe we can make it into a camp thing somewhere good.

Jet and Smashy have one.

naesthetics · Post by **naesthetics** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 2:09 pm

Hey everyone!

Dallas, Tx here. just got my ticket. Wanting to connect with others who are going and see what we can cook up.

-Sean

The Hustler · Post by **The Hustler** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 2:19 pm

Hiya Sean

I'm from San Antonio, but sometimes Austin.

I think there is another one or two from Dallas on ePlaya. I know of two people who may go this year from Dallas (I met then when we all lived in NYC and our paths crossed again in Austin).

Now that I think of it, I have no idea if they're going. The girl is into hula hoops and lightng shit on fire.

naesthetics · Post by **naesthetics** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 2:25 pm

Hey Brian. Good to meet you. Have you been before? Are you doing a theme camp?

I have seen a girl into hula hoops and she set it on fire too. Maybe its the same one? small world

I don't really know which questions to ask. I'm ready to soak up as much as i can though.

The Hustler · Post by **The Hustler** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:34 pm

naesthetics wrote:Hey Brian. Good to meet you. Have you been before? Are you doing a theme camp?

I have seen a girl into hula hoops and she set it on fire too. Maybe its the same one? small world

I don't really know which questions to ask. I'm ready to soak up as much as i can though.

If she's cute and her name is Natasha Kouri, then it's the same girl. I think she's getting into body painting also.

This is my first time and I'm traveling and camping solo, or mostly solo. I'm volunteering at Media Mecca.

If you're interested, I use "Super Evil Brian" on Facebook, twitter, Flickr and Tumblr

a figment · Post by **a figment** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:15 pm

welcome,

The Hustler · Post by **The Hustler** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:38 pm

naesthetics wrote:Hey Brian. Good to meet you. Have you been before? Are you doing a theme camp?

I have seen a girl into hula hoops and she set it on fire too. Maybe its the same one? small world

I don't really know which questions to ask. I'm ready to soak up as much as i can though.

Just make sure your BBCode is enabled so smileys and quotes look right.

There is an insane amount of information in the ePlaya and some of it may even be helpful. If you have time, read as much as you can, ask questions and have some fun.

Its a very good idea to read every word on the website as well, including the boring stuff like the 2010 After Burn Report. Definitely read the guides and advice.

ibdave · Post by **ibdave** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:57 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:
Super Evil Brian wrote:
theCryptofishist wrote:Dr. Jet
You know you're going to have a Texan meet'n'greet now, don't you.
Crap. Probably.

Maybe we can make it into a camp thing somewhere good.
Jet and Smashy have one.

do the Damn Fucking Texans, still make the trip??

Dr Jet Sinister · Post by **Dr Jet Sinister** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:46 am

ibdave wrote:
theCryptofishist wrote:
Super Evil Brian wrote: Crap. Probably.

Maybe we can make it into a camp thing somewhere good.
Jet and Smashy have one.
do the Damn Fucking Texans, still make the trip??

I have no idea. Aren't they part of Gigsville now? We're Super Awesome Texans over in Terminal City.

sambojones · Post by **sambojones** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:59 pm

hyperlatina wrote:Hey everyone! I've been dying to go to Burning Man for years now and this year is finally the year! I have tons of questions and I hope I can meet some fellow Texans before I embark on this awesome journey! Please feel free to say hi and introduce yourselves.

Good to see another dallas burner around! I'm over in murphy/east plano area this'll be my third year out so feel free to give me a shout if ya need anything! also there's a fairly active dallas burner group on facebook i think it's ntxb burners or something like that I hate facebook so i don't look at it much

Post by **Savannah** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:13 am

Hello, hyperlatina!

Bob Bitchen · Post by **Bob Bitchen** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:33 am

Welcome

The Hustler · Post by **The Hustler** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:17 am

Dr Jet Sinister wrote:Hey hyperlatina! Welcome to eplaya! There is a fairly large group of burners in the metroplex, so finding some locals to talk to shouldn't be too difficult. Eplaya has all the information you need, if you want to do it alone. I hope you, and all the other new Texans have a wonderful trip and a fantastic burn.

Thanks Doc, that includes me (although I'm not a Texan, I just live here)

Dr Jet Sinister · Post by **Dr Jet Sinister** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:14 am

Super Evil Brian wrote: Thanks Doc, that includes me (although I'm not a Texan, I just live here)

Yeah.. I think you manage to bash Texas in nearly every post you make.

I am unable to leave, so I try to make a difference where I can even if I'm outnumbered.

The Hustler · Post by **The Hustler** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:26 am

Dr Jet Sinister wrote:
Super Evil Brian wrote: Thanks Doc, that includes me (although I'm not a Texan, I just live here)
Yeah.. I think you manage to bash Texas in nearly every post you make.

I am unable to leave, so I try to make a difference where I can even if I'm outnumbered.

Sometimes I feel bad for bashing Texas because it's such an easy target like playing dodgeball with retarded kids. I am trying to get out, or at least improve my situation but going to Burning Man is a financial strain that is keeping me from really doing anything else, but I'm sure it will be fun as shit, an awesome experience and oportunity to get out of this rut I'm in.

If I still lived in NYC I most likely would never get to go to Burning Man, so there is the one positive thing.

Dr Jet Sinister · Post by **Dr Jet Sinister** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:39 am

Super Evil Brian wrote:
Dr Jet Sinister wrote:
Super Evil Brian wrote: Thanks Doc, that includes me (although I'm not a Texan, I just live here)
Yeah.. I think you manage to bash Texas in nearly every post you make.

I am unable to leave, so I try to make a difference where I can even if I'm outnumbered.
Sometimes I feel bad for bashing Texas because it's such an easy target like playing dodgeball with retarded kids. I am trying to get out, or at least improve my situation but going to Burning Man is a financial strain that is keeping me from really doing anything else, but I'm sure it will be fun as shit, an awesome experience and oportunity to get out of this rut I'm in.

If I still lived in NYC I most likely would never get to go to Burning Man, so there is the one positive thing.

I could gush on and on how it changed our lives and perspective, but it would sound a little cult-ish. You've heard the stories or you wouldn't be going for yourself. We haven't met, but I'm *thrilled* that you are going. I do hope the event can have the same sort of positive affect on you that we've experienced. Please come visit us in Terminal City, since we suck at remembering the meet-n-greet.

The Hustler · Post by **The Hustler** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:01 am

Dr Jet Sinister wrote:
Super Evil Brian wrote:
Dr Jet Sinister wrote: Yeah.. I think you manage to bash Texas in nearly every post you make.

I am unable to leave, so I try to make a difference where I can even if I'm outnumbered.
Sometimes I feel bad for bashing Texas because it's such an easy target like playing dodgeball with retarded kids. I am trying to get out, or at least improve my situation but going to Burning Man is a financial strain that is keeping me from really doing anything else, but I'm sure it will be fun as shit, an awesome experience and oportunity to get out of this rut I'm in.

If I still lived in NYC I most likely would never get to go to Burning Man, so there is the one positive thing.
I could gush on and on how it changed our lives and perspective, but it would sound a little cult-ish. You've heard the stories or you wouldn't be going for yourself. We haven't met, but I'm *thrilled* that you are going. I do hope the event can have the same sort of positive affect on you that we've experienced. Please come visit us in Terminal City, since we suck at remembering the meet-n-greet.

Sweet! If I remember, I'll go.

I can recal precise details about sitting on the kitchen floor at the age of 3 or 4 eating cookies in 1979, but remembering some thign lke going to see people may be a problem.

I'm not a joiner or follower so cultish things don't appeal to me unles there is an adventure aspect. I wasn't a bike messenger in NYC to be cool, I did it because it's a job anyone can walk into, be hired on the spot and start the next day. It turned out to be fun and fast but also very mentally and physically demanding.

I enlisted in the Air Force Reserve for some adventure, not for the paranoid, flag-waiving, pseudo-"patriotic" redneck bullshit. It turned out to be mindlessly boring and frustrating. In neither instance did I just blend in intentionionally or unintentionally, I was myself.

I'm looking forward to this crazy adventure to the desert because, as far as I know, anything can happen. The best I can do is be prepared for the trip and keep an open mind and my sense of adventure.

First Timer from Dallas, TX

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