3 Things you were hesitant to do, but did.

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:18 am

I knew it was you cause you stood head and shoulders above everyone and were stamping people!

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:22 am

FIGJAM wrote:I knew it was you cause you stood head and shoulders above everyone and were stamping people!

ssshush!! the stamping was secret........what if 007 reads this?

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:06 am

ygmir wrote:
FIGJAM wrote:I knew it was you cause you stood head and shoulders above everyone and were stamping people!
ssshush!! the stamping was secret........what if 007 reads this?

Stomping would have been inacurate and scary!

mthyer · Post by **mthyer** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 4:40 pm

1) Take it off at the nude bar in front of my friends
2) Take it in the rump at the spanking station
3) Take some rest time

teardropper · Post by **teardropper** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:53 pm

mthyer wrote:1) Take it off at the nude bar in front of my friends
2) Take it in the rump at the spanking station
3) Take some rest time

My, my, my...

melodiousdirge · Post by **melodiousdirge** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:22 pm

1) Buy Ticket (Done)
2) Book Time off work (Done)
3) Actually commit to, and tell everyone that I'm going (Work in Progress).

Token · Post by **Token** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:39 am

Picked up CFM from Reno airport.

She lures you in with the shy librarian look, then before you know it your drinking a second fifth of some dawgawful coconut rum from a Mr. Pibb can in the gate line and pissing on the fence posts and asking random pairs of women if they are closet lesbians on an adventure.

Don't trust this creature. Very dangerous.

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:51 am

Token wrote:Picked up CFM from Reno airport.

She lures you in with the shy librarian look, then before you know it your drinking a second fifth of some dawgawful coconut rum from a Mr. Pibb can in the gate line and pissing on the fence posts and asking random pairs of women if they are closet lesbians on an adventure.

Don't trust this creature. Very dangerous.

So yer tellin' me to hesitate putting on the costume she is making for me? I trust her to be almost as bad as me,,,, she's such a shy girl,,,,

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:53 am

Token wrote:Picked up CFM from Reno airport.

She lures you in with the shy librarian look, then before you know it your drinking a second fifth of some dawgawful coconut rum from a Mr. Pibb can in the gate line and pissing on the fence posts and asking random pairs of women if they are closet lesbians on an adventure.

Don't trust this creature. Very dangerous.

A-ha ha ha ha ha....I see you convienently left out the part where you got us pulled over by Rangers and the empty whiskey (scotch?) bottle on YOUR side of the car.

Speaking of which...I need a ride from the airport...

VeganChoirGirl · Post by **VeganChoirGirl** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:15 pm

C.f.M. wrote:
Token wrote:Picked up CFM from Reno airport.

She lures you in with the shy librarian look, then before you know it your drinking a second fifth of some dawgawful coconut rum from a Mr. Pibb can in the gate line and pissing on the fence posts and asking random pairs of women if they are closet lesbians on an adventure.

Don't trust this creature. Very dangerous.
A-ha ha ha ha ha....I see you convienently left out the part where you got us pulled over by Rangers and the empty whiskey (scotch?) bottle on YOUR side of the car.

Speaking of which...I need a ride from the airport...

+100

jella · Post by **jella** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:01 pm

umm hesitant...sure well call it that

Bring a bottle of the yummiest champagne to share with C.F.M
ended up forgetting to bring to meet and greet and shared gladly with
v.c.g then mailing C.F.M a replacement.

this year bring 2 bottles and go on an adventure with both

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:13 pm

jella wrote:umm hesitant...sure well call it that

Bring a bottle of the yummiest champagne to share with C.F.M
ended up forgetting to bring to meet and greet and shared gladly with
v.c.g then mailing C.F.M a replacement.

this year bring 2 bottles and go on an adventure with both

geospyder · Post by **geospyder** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:40 pm

3 Things you were hesitant to do, but did.

Got totally naked. Dropped my pants to get spanked. Got a temporary (thank God it was temporary) tattoo on my back side.

ohCarie · Post by **ohCarie** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:47 pm

I went topless at critical tits (and the rest of the day!)

went totally nude at party naked (yowza!)

left my bike unattended when I found a party that took me miles away (no problems--would do again!!!)

Token · Post by **Token** » Sun May 01, 2011 1:24 pm

C.f.M. wrote:
Token wrote:Picked up CFM from Reno airport.

She lures you in with the shy librarian look, then before you know it your drinking a second fifth of some dawgawful coconut rum from a Mr. Pibb can in the gate line and pissing on the fence posts and asking random pairs of women if they are closet lesbians on an adventure.

Don't trust this creature. Very dangerous.
A-ha ha ha ha ha....I see you convienently left out the part where you got us pulled over by Rangers and the empty whiskey (scotch?) bottle on YOUR side of the car.

Speaking of which...I need a ride from the airport...

Ha! That was Black Rock Rangers. What are they going to do, use harsh language?

We can do the airport pickup, but this year it has to be done right. Plan ahead and I pick you up on the way in.

No coconut rum ever again!

Solito · Post by **Solito** » Mon May 02, 2011 12:44 pm

Outstanding thread. Can't wait to hit this - sounds like a lot of very nonjudgmental folks and good-timers. I loved hearing how shy some of you mega-posters on eplaya actually are.

Hugs all! Can't wait to see ya's at the MnG!

darcitananda · Post by **darcitananda** » Sun May 08, 2011 6:51 pm

3 things I was hesitant to do, but did anyway:

1. Allowed strangers to hug me. (I'm still not entirely comfortable with this unless there is a real connection or reason for it)

2. Climbed things (I was nervous at first, but as soon as I found my inner kid, it was great)

3. Watching things burn. (fear of raucous crowds, stampedes, uncontrolled fire, and getting lost)

As an extremely shy person with a fear of crowds and a need for a "safe place", it may seem trivial but those were big deals for me. I still have a "to do" list. I can't wait to tackle some of those this year.

darcitananda · Post by **darcitananda** » Sun May 08, 2011 7:03 pm

Bonus answer: I was afraid to poo in the porta potties, but I did! ;)

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Sun May 08, 2011 7:07 pm

Darcitananda:
Good for you! If any place is the right place to expand your horizons, it is Burning Man!

YAY!

The Hustler · Post by **The Hustler** » Mon May 09, 2011 10:54 am

tamarakay wrote:this is a very reassuring thread. kenman has a touch of social anxiety and i've been a bit overwhelmed at how creative and smart you all are.
please everyone come to the meet & greet, i so want to actually meet you.

Living in NYC and being a bike messenger for a year as well as my photographer and journalism background made me less than shy, unless I'm actually not "working" and being social.

I can talk to strangers and enjoy it.

OK, three things:
1. Move to NYC with no job
2. Ditch the car in favor of riding a bike
3. Talking to the blonde, Swiss girl in Union Square.

Solito · Post by **Solito** » Mon May 09, 2011 10:59 am

1. Move to NYC with no job
2. Ditch the car in favor of riding a bike
3. Talking to the blonde, Swiss girl in Union Square.

To Super Evil Brian -- You'd think those experiences would foster better taste in hats.

The Hustler · Post by **The Hustler** » Mon May 09, 2011 11:09 am

Solito wrote:
1. Move to NYC with no job
2. Ditch the car in favor of riding a bike
3. Talking to the blonde, Swiss girl in Union Square.
To Super Evil Brian -- You'd think those experiences would foster better taste in hats.

What's wrong with the Gore Tex-lined Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero I'm wearing? It happened to be raining and the hat worked well.

I normally have a Tilley hat on my head (or Cinelli bike cap or KMFDM ball cap)

Or this Outdoor Research hat, which is lighter than the Tilley and more breathable. I can't remember the model name but, it's not as stiff, but works well and cost less than half.

Although the Tilley has a lifetime warranty (I'm on my second hat) and is a friendly Canadian company. Outdoor Research may be more of a "corporation," but I'm not sure. Their products -- along with Keen, kelty, Mountain Hardware, some Northface -- seem to be well thought out and comparitively priced well. It's not "cheap."

I can go on and on about gear, camera stuff and sustainable transportation.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Wed May 11, 2011 6:56 am

1. Stay sober the whole time
2. Not be a whoring make-out bandit
3. Do vegetarian cleanse the whole week

Tazz · Post by **Tazz** » Wed May 11, 2011 5:23 pm

Yep. Talking to strangers is my top fear as well. The last few years I have run a small bar in my camp as well as passed out Klondike Bars to parched-looking strangers passing by. Turned out to be an easy way to mingle with people. But I still have a very difficult time outside of the comfort of my camp. I am going to start by going the the MnG this year! (Sorry Doc Pyro. I promised last year to bring my 3 charming birgens by BBDC&WB so they could explore the mysteries in the back of your RV! Now that they may know what to expect it may be harder (or easier??) to tempt them.)

I spend the year browsing second hand stores and bring many bold clothing options with me. Maybe this year I will actually wear them. Maybe even a tutu....no, just do not have the legs for it!

Dancing. OMG. I just have no rhythm!! This year I promise Pebbles that I will not abandon her after only 10 minutes (ok, 5 minutes) at Opulent Temple. Is it ok to try the few dance moves I learned back in the late 60's?!!

Tazz

Tazz · Post by **Tazz** » Wed May 11, 2011 5:24 pm

Yep. Talking to strangers is my top fear as well. The last few years I have run a small bar in my camp as well as passed out Klondike Bars to parched-looking strangers passing by. Turned out to be an easy way to mingle with people. But I still have a very difficult time outside of the comfort of my camp. I am going to start by going the the MnG this year! (Sorry Doc Pyro. I promised last year to bring my 3 charming birgens by BBDC&WB so they could explore the mysteries in the back of your RV! Now that they may know what to expect it may be harder (or easier??) to tempt them.)

I spend the year browsing second hand stores and bring many bold clothing options with me. Maybe this year I will actually wear them. Maybe even a tutu....no, just do not have the legs for it!

Dancing. OMG. I just have no rhythm!! This year I promise Pebbles that I will not abandon her after only 10 minutes (ok, 5 minutes) at Opulent Temple. Is it ok to try the few dance moves I learned back in the late 60's?!!

Tazz

Token · Post by **Token** » Wed May 11, 2011 5:28 pm

C.f.M. wrote: 3. Do vegetarian cleanse the whole week

Mmmmmm, grilled vegetarians!

graidawg · Post by **graidawg** » Wed May 11, 2011 5:46 pm

C.f.M. wrote:1. Stay sober the whole time
2. Not be a whoring make-out bandit
3. Do vegetarian cleanse the whole week

And you DID these 3 things?

ok 3 things i am going to do.

1. practice saying yes.
2. practice saying no to alcohol
3. get a better job so i can afford to bring my own stuff next year (which will be better anyway)

Minxy · Post by **Minxy** » Wed May 11, 2011 6:01 pm

1. Went to Burning Man on my own (an inexperienced solo camper at the time and scared of the long wilderness drive).

2. Met and bonded with strangers and made new friends.

3. Went with this strange dust covered guy on an all night bike ride date. Now four years later I live with him and we plan on getting married this year.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Thu May 12, 2011 7:23 am

graidawg wrote:
C.f.M. wrote:1. Stay sober the whole time
2. Not be a whoring make-out bandit
3. Do vegetarian cleanse the whole week
And you DID these 3 things?

ok 3 things i am going to do.

1. practice saying yes.
2. practice saying no to alcohol
3. get a better job so i can afford to bring my own stuff next year (which will be better anyway)

3 things I was hesitant to do...oh, but did. Nevermind.

lucky420 · Post by **lucky420** » Thu May 12, 2011 9:40 am

Tazz, wear your tutu and dance with wild abandon. Burning Man is the perfect place for this....

3 Things you were hesitant to do, but did.

Ooorah!

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