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Koordinator44 · Post by **Koordinator44** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:50 am

Hey Guy I'm from Chicago obviously :)

I heard so much about Burning Man < I really want to go this year , have no idea from where to start , and my question is - anyone from Chicago is going to this event this year , and if you are looking for someone you can share your expenses with and etc. let me know

Really excited to experience that !!!!

Post by **Elderberry** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:58 am

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

JK

Post by **Savannah** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:05 am

Under the "Share Resources" forum there is a link to the Burningman Rideshare system.

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?t=9046

Under the Regionals & Events forum, I found a listing for a Chicago Decompression event last year which had a link to some Burning Man Chicago people. You might want to meet some people from your area.

http://burningmanchicago.ning.com/groups

From the Burning Man main site, make sure you read the information for first timers. Etc!

Welcome, Koordinator44.

Koordinator44 · Post by **Koordinator44** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:17 am

Thanks a lot !!!!

dragonpilot · Post by **dragonpilot** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:39 am

Justa letcha know, the Rideshare thingy will kick into gear late May or June...info therein at present is last year's, but you get the idea...

Koordinator44 · Post by **Koordinator44** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 2:03 pm

[quote="dragonpilot"]Justa letcha know, the Rideshare thingy will kick into gear late May or June...info therein at present is last year's, but you get the idea...[/quote] thanks !

Koordinator44 · Post by **Koordinator44** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 2:17 pm

Hey guys.... well I need to ask this , is it a problem to buy any "medication" over there ?!

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 2:21 pm

Bad idea. Enough said. Shouldn't even be bringing such an idea up on this forum.

Koordinator44 · Post by **Koordinator44** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 3:52 pm

Why is on every single youtube video about BM, everyone is wearing a cost or something really warm, is it getting really cold at night ?!

and how often sand storms happening over there ?! is it really disturbing ?!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 3:57 pm

Deserts get cold at night--something I learned in 8th grade geography. Clouds (water--what deserts are short on) hold in heat. No water, no clouds, hold in less heat.
There's going to be at least a couple of white outs you'll run into. It varies, some people breeze through, others have more difficulty. I find that the wind gets to me. Also, if you are sheltering in a good spot, and have food and good company, it's going to be a hell of a lot easier than if you are in the middle of the open playa and getting surly.

lucky420 · Post by **lucky420** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 4:00 pm

Not sand storms but dust storms. In fact most of N. Nevada out here in the desert is having one today (very windy) but that's what goggles and dust masks are for. The wind comes up daily but that is part of the charm...

It does get cold out here in the summer at night. Last year on Monday and Tuesday night it was pretty chilly, I think it was low 40's/upper 30's. Also if you're indulging and working up a sweat dancing or running around it will cool you down after the sun has set.

Hola and Hello...