A virgin with questions on theme camps

germainbarbie · Post by **germainbarbie** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:55 pm

Okay, so my brother and I will be attending this year, but are completely confused about theme camps. Please dont give me these faces:

& be patient with me

so do we need to join a theme camp for a really good time? I ask this because we are camping veterans (and very outgoing friendly people), but do you still get the social experience of being without a camp? We dont have any idea what to expect.

What are some of your experiences with camp vs. no camp?

Thanks,
-A very excited 1st timer

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:59 pm

Hi germainbarbie and welcome to eplaya! You have experience camping with absolute independence from anyone or anything? If so, go on your own and do not expect anything. Allow the event to guide your way.

germainbarbie · Post by **germainbarbie** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:08 pm

not exactly, we like to go camping at the state beaches in Cali. So its a pretty social experience every time we go

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:12 pm

germainbarbie wrote:Okay, so my brother and I will be attending this year, but are completely confused about theme camps. Please dont give me these faces: & be patient with me

so do we need to join a theme camp for a really good time? I ask this because we are camping veterans (and very outgoing friendly people), but do you still get the social experience of being without a camp? We dont have any idea what to expect.

What are some of your experiences with camp vs. no camp?

Thanks,
-A very excited 1st timer

To further answer your query:
1. You do not need to join a theme camp to have a good time. Some camps can BE a good time, but if you join them, your are obliged to help, donate or both to the activities of that camp.

2. The social experience is entirely your oyster. Your willingness to participate is directly proportional to the quality of your fulfillment.

3. Theme camps offer some things you cannot provide yourself. Probably the most profound would be someone watching your stuff while you explore the playa. Another might be an infrastructure which may or may not include; shade, wind break, shower, shared meals, location and opportunities to spend quality time with certain individuals.

4. Camping individually somewhat limits you to what is available when you arrive. The later you arrive, the more likely you will be toward the outermost parts of the city. It may be quieter, it may be dustier, it may be windier, it may be next to bad neighbors. The latter is kind of a crap shoot anyway you go.

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:15 pm

By the way, you would not happen to be her sister would you?

Are you planning to camp out of your car? Tent? RV? Under the Stars?

mudpuppy000 · Post by **mudpuppy000** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:20 pm

You'll be fine if you go solo (or as a duo). The entire city is a social experience so you don't need to rely on a camp to provide that. You'll make friends with your neighbors in no time.

germainbarbie · Post by **germainbarbie** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:24 pm

hmm.. i'll have to talk about it with him, I know we definetely want to camp where the party is going on. It's going to be my birthday that week, so I dont want quiet haha, and maybe a shower would be nice too

& hahahhaha at the picture lmao

germainbarbie · Post by **germainbarbie** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:26 pm

[quote="mudpuppy000"]You'll be fine if you go solo (or as a duo). The entire city is a social experience so you don't need to rely on a camp to provide that. You'll make friends with your neighbors in no time. :)[/quote]

Okay good :) and an unrelated question: Are we going to be driving up a mountain to get there? Were coming from LA

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:33 pm

Take the 14 to the 395,,, DO NOT go over the Sierras from Sacramento on I-80! If you take highway 6 from Bishop over to highway 95, then the 50 to I-80 you will avoid the major grades from Bishop to Reno. Unless you want to go through Reno, there is no need to negotiate the Sierras.

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:33 pm

Check your PM.

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:36 pm

FIGJAM wrote:Check your PM.

Makin' yer moves already eh?

germainbarbie · Post by **germainbarbie** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:43 pm

thats insane because google maps was telling us to go up to sacremento, then go into nevada from there. so ill be taking the route your way :)

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:46 pm

Trishntek wrote:
FIGJAM wrote:Check your PM.
Makin' yer moves already eh?

You're the last one I'd expect to get cock-blocked by!!!!!!!

Shhhhhhhhhhhh.

germainbarbie · Post by **germainbarbie** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:47 pm

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:51 pm

germainbarbie wrote:thats insane because google maps was telling us to go up to sacremento, then go into nevada from there. so ill be taking the route your way

Yeah they do that so you go through every little town along the way and spend more money with their sponsors! The distances are very close to the same with much less congestion and great scenery,,,, not to mention a gentler topography to negotiate. Besides,,,, if you draw a straight line from L.A. to Gerlach, it goes almost directly through Bishop.

germainbarbie · Post by **germainbarbie** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:51 pm

oh and we were going to camp out next to our car in a tent.. but im not opposed to sleeping in my car. i hear that RVs arent exactly cool at burning man, but thats just what i've read. is there any truth to that? because we own an RV...

C187 · Post by **C187** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:55 pm

The fact is unless you camp in the walk up camping or on the last streets not off a main radial (3,6,9,ext). Your going to be camping next to someone.
Outside of sleeping, eating, drinking, relaxing, and fornicating.. your not going to be at your camp.

A theme camp is just going to hamper you down. If you want to camp with a group of people, then look for that.

jella · Post by **jella** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:56 pm

Welcome Germainbarbie...

It's doesn't reallly matter how you camp as long as your prepared and have a open mind. This will be mine and figments 3rd burn and we're trying it all on for size. 1st we were was just another couple. 2nd was Staggers and this year will full on theme camp Barbie death camp. Roll with it baby it's all good !

mudpuppy000 · Post by **mudpuppy000** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:57 pm

There's a crapload of RV's there. If I had one I'd definitely bring it. It'll get really dusty though. There's some decent grades on the 395 too. I don't know if it's any worse/better than going up the 5. I know my first year I drove back on the 5 and it was a breeze. The 395 can get oooold if you're worn out and on your way back home.

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:58 pm

germainbarbie wrote:oh and we were going to camp out next to our car in a tent.. but im not opposed to sleeping in my car. i hear that RVs arent exactly cool at burning man, but thats just what i've read. is there any truth to that? because we own an RV...

Hey! If you own one, use it! The anti RV crap is a bunch of hooey. They are a pain to clean the dust out of if you rent one. But if you own one,,, nobody will honestly "frown upon you".

Just know that your waste water is a concern you have to be very conscious about as most holding tanks get pretty stinky and fill up under normal use. There are porta potties,,,, and plan on keeping showers to a minimum,,, or just use a solar bag out in front of everybody,,,, it's more fun that way! But you still have to catch the grey water and either evaporate it or haul it out in buckets.

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:00 pm

Zoom in and play with this.

http://www.gigapan.org/gigapans/fullscreen/66285/

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:03 pm

FIGJAM wrote:
Trishntek wrote:
FIGJAM wrote:Check your PM.
Makin' yer moves already eh?
You're the last one I'd expect to get cock-blocked by!!!!!!!

Shhhhhhhhhhhh.

okay,,, be her hero see what I care!

C187 · Post by **C187** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:05 pm

Trishntek wrote:But if you own one,,, nobody will honestly "frown upon you".

I will in general.. (although before last year I didn't care about normal RVs, we just happen to be at war right now)
But more so if it's a mega-rv and the people in it all have segways and gate off the area around the mega-rv. I bring eggs just to toss at mega-rv's hauling smaller, but considerably larger then your family Winne.

jella · Post by **jella** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:06 pm

Oh I love mine !!!
We went home after our second burn and bought a older rv. It may be something of a pos but it's my lovely lovely burner rv pos. and It runs great ! anywho..
I re modeled the interior to be very playa friendly...think baby powder and a fan cleanable

germainbarbie · Post by **germainbarbie** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:08 pm

[quote="Trishntek"][quote="FIGJAM"][quote="Trishntek"][quote="FIGJAM"]Check your PM.[/quote]

Makin' yer moves already eh?[/quote]

You're the last one I'd expect to get cock-blocked by!!!!!!!

Shhhhhhhhhhhh.[/quote]

[size=7]okay,,, be her hero see what I care![/size][/quote]

hahhaha thats hilarious & yeah I dont know what my dad would think about getting that RV cleaned afterward...its kind of his baby :roll:

& that picture was awesome, I have no idea what i was picturing it would be like in my head, but it wasnt like that!

germainbarbie · Post by **germainbarbie** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:10 pm

yeah, and the other problem is the gas prices! like im sure there not going down anytime soon..our RV gets like 8 miles to the gallon or something... :?

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:16 pm

mudpuppy000 wrote:There's a crapload of RV's there. If I had one I'd definitely bring it. It'll get really dusty though. There's some decent grades on the 395 too. I don't know if it's any worse/better than going up the 5. I know my first year I drove back on the 5 and it was a breeze. The 395 can get oooold if you're worn out and on your way back home.

The major grades are north of Mono Lake,,, that is why you go east on the 6 from Bishop and catch the 95 and 50 into Fernley,,,, much more mellow,,, and actually make better time with a heavy rig. Besides,,,, Hawthorne is such a trippy place! Twilight zone,,,,,,

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:21 pm

C187 wrote:
Trishntek wrote:But if you own one,,, nobody will honestly "frown upon you".
I will in general.. (although before last year I didn't care about normal RVs, we just happen to be at war right now)
But more so if it's a mega-rv and the people in it all have segways and gate off the area around the mega-rv. I bring eggs just to toss at mega-rv's hauling smaller, but considerably larger then your family Winne.

How very RADICALLY INCLUSIVE OF YOU!

NOT!

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:29 pm

germainbarbie wrote:
Trishntek wrote:
FIGJAM wrote: You're the last one I'd expect to get cock-blocked by!!!!!!!

Shhhhhhhhhhhh.
okay,,, be her hero see what I care!

hahhaha thats hilarious & yeah I dont know what my dad would think about getting that RV cleaned afterward...its kind of his baby

& that picture was awesome, I have no idea what i was picturing it would be like in my head, but it wasnt like that!

I'm kinda liking your avatar there germainebarbie,,,, very similar to our camp's sign.

Sorry FIGJAM,,, I think I've found a kindred spirit,,,, sighhhhhh

germainbarbie · Post by **germainbarbie** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:31 pm

hahhaha Trishntek, i just love flamingos and had that as my AIM icon a while ago so i just put it

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