2012 will be my first burn.

lovelytaypay · Post by **lovelytaypay** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:45 pm

Hello all! I will be going to Burning Man 2012 as my first time, so I figured I'd start off early talking to you all and getting as much info as I can.

I'm from San Diego, and I've never been to a burner event, or even a rave. I figured, go big or go home, right?

Good to meet you all!

Post by **Elderberry** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 12:00 am

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

lovelytaypay · Post by **lovelytaypay** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:17 am

Thanks! I'm glad to be here. I lurked around the forums for awhile before I joined, but I'm glad I did!

Lowz · Post by **Lowz** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:58 am

Bienvenu !

Post by **Savannah** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:04 am

Hi lovelytaypay!

dragonpilot · Post by **dragonpilot** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:38 am

2012 is sold out...come to 2011!

The Hustler · Post by **The Hustler** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:55 pm

Welcome aboard!

Dr. Dre is turning "oh 12" into something like Coachella, with advertising. But at least the BRC Hilton will finally be finished with the strip mall and interstate -- finally there will be a food court.

True the current year is always better than the previous year, both of which are much more lame than the year before, but of course not as good as next year, but you should go anyway.

I got sidetracked ... oh yea, this is my first year. Keep reading and studying. Look for photos on Flickr and Facebook and videos on Vimeo and YouTube ... there is no shortage of information to at least get an idea of what to expect. Of course, looking at a computer screen and actually being there are two vastly different things.

MyDearFriend · Post by **MyDearFriend** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 1:10 pm

Super Evil Brian wrote: Of course, looking at a computer screen and actually being there are two vastly different things.

NOW you tell me?!?!???

The Hustler · Post by **The Hustler** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:16 pm

MyDearFriend wrote:
Super Evil Brian wrote: Of course, looking at a computer screen and actually being there are two vastly different things.
NOW you tell me?!?!???

No, it's exactly the same. The Internet and television are just like the real world, only better. Cars mean freedom, not taxing the wealthy creates jobs, fat people are "healthy," cigarette smoke is good for you, having wet hair outsides gives you a cold, film is dead, debt is good, anything trendy is always good ... not myths at all. They're all true (I saw it on the Interwebs!)

Post by **Elderberry** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:22 pm

Super Evil Brian wrote:. The Internet and television are just like the real world, only better.

Actually, there is more truth to that statement than you might believe.

lovelytaypay · Post by **lovelytaypay** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:14 pm

[quote="dragonpilot"]2012 is sold out...come to 2011![/quote]

Oh, you have no idea. I was planning on coming this year, but some health issues came up, and I had to postpone it. Now I have a scheduled saving for it, and I'll be much less stressed out. :)

lovelytaypay · Post by **lovelytaypay** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:21 pm

Super Evil Brian wrote:Welcome aboard!

True the current year is always better than the previous year, both of which are much more lame than the year before, but of course not as good as next year, but you should go anyway.

I got sidetracked ... oh yea, this is my first year. Keep reading and studying. Look for photos on Flickr and Facebook and videos on Vimeo and YouTube ... there is no shortage of information to at least get an idea of what to expect. Of course, looking at a computer screen and actually being there are two vastly different things.

Well, since I've never been, I can pretend like I won't know what I'm missing out on this year. Ha.

This will actually be my husband's 2nd burn, he went in 2007, and he's anticipating my Playa cherry popping with frightening glee. o.O

mudpuppy000 · Post by **mudpuppy000** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:00 pm

Welcome!

There's a festival in so cal called lightning in a bottle coming up in about a month. You might enjoy that if you can't make it out to the playa this year.

lovelytaypay · Post by **lovelytaypay** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 12:30 am

mudpuppy000 wrote:Welcome! There's a festival in so cal called lightning in a bottle coming up in about a month. You might enjoy that if you can't make it out to the playa this year.

ORLY?

You have me intrigued. *scurries off to Google*

DanusLight · Post by **DanusLight** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:05 pm

lovelytaypay wrote:Hello all! I will be going to Burning Man 2012 as my first time, so I figured I'd start off early talking to you all and getting as much info as I can.

I'm from San Diego, and I've never been to a burner event, or even a rave. I figured, go big or go home, right?

Good to meet you all!

Mine too!! Just start reading; a lot; then read some more. I discover something new each time I read http://www.burningman.com/first_timers/

Have fun!

mudpuppy000 · Post by **mudpuppy000** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:33 pm

lovelytaypay wrote:
mudpuppy000 wrote:Welcome! There's a festival in so cal called lightning in a bottle coming up in about a month. You might enjoy that if you can't make it out to the playa this year.
ORLY?

You have me intrigued. *scurries off to Google*

Hehe, if you didn't find it, here's the website:

http://lightninginabottle.org/

lovelytaypay · Post by **lovelytaypay** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:47 pm

mudpuppy000 wrote:
lovelytaypay wrote:
mudpuppy000 wrote:Welcome! There's a festival in so cal called lightning in a bottle coming up in about a month. You might enjoy that if you can't make it out to the playa this year.
ORLY?

You have me intrigued. *scurries off to Google*
Hehe, if you didn't find it, here's the website:

http://lightninginabottle.org/

Thanks, I did find it, and I am overly excited. I am trying to sort some things out and see if I can get myself there with my tax return.

I was planning on going to Elysium this year, but I read that they had cancelled it. So now I shall aim for Lightning in a Bottle!

YAY!

Bob Bitchen · Post by **Bob Bitchen** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:55 pm

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