My First Burn

ShytDix · Post by **ShytDix** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:37 am

It's my first burn and also all of my friend's first. There is a group of about 6 of us going. I'm in charge of getting it all together, so wish me luck haha.

I can't wait to make some awesome memories with all of you!!!

MyDearFriend · Post by **MyDearFriend** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:53 am

Hi there, and welcome! How far away are you coming from?

Sic Pup · Post by **Sic Pup** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:06 am

Welcome!

Post by **Elderberry** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:04 am

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

Post by **Savannah** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:40 am

You sound both brave and crazy. I like your moxie!

Welcome to ePlaya.

ShytDix · Post by **ShytDix** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:06 pm

I'll be coming from orange county, not too bad

Post by **Savannah** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:50 pm

It's not the distance so much as being willing to lead half a dozen virgins when you yourself are the same. (Although it might be easier, in a way. Veterans of the event feel a certain solemn charge to deliver an amazing time that you, as a virgin, are more free to ignore.)

Even if you're the leader, make sure every single one feels personally responsible for themselves--radical self-reliance is a core principle--& that each of them reads the Survival Guide, particularly after the new annual one is posted:

http://www.burningman.com/preparation/e ... index.html

And show your tickets to each other before you leave.

mudpuppy000 · Post by **mudpuppy000** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:54 am

Welcome!

Bob Bitchen · Post by **Bob Bitchen** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:02 pm

Welcome

Donna Matrix · Post by **Donna Matrix** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 4:37 pm

Instill in each and every person in your group - everyone goes to Burning Man alone.

Personally, I go to Burning Man to be alone with 50,000 people.

Really, everyone must take care of themselves up there. There is no other way. As leader, abdicate now.