Advice for Burnign Man newbs V 2.0

CapSmashy · Post by **CapSmashy** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:21 pm

Since the other thread kind of got a bit sideways and there probably is a lot of good advice that can be passed on that a new person to the event may not necessarily uncover in the survival guide or hunting around, I present the new and improved Advice for Newbs V 2.0 thread.

Drama? Leave the drama at home.

Dr Jet Sinister · Post by **Dr Jet Sinister** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:42 pm

Every girl's best friend. The pstyle. Don't go home without it!

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:04 pm

If you experience an erection for more than four hours while on the playa call Dr. Jet Sinister....

Dr Jet Sinister · Post by **Dr Jet Sinister** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:10 pm

Simon of the Playa wrote:If you experience an erection for more than four hours while on the playa call Dr. Jet Sinister....

Yes! One look at me will quickly make it go away.

BBadger · Post by **BBadger** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:38 pm

Ticket-money beggars at the gate cannot actually buy tickets at the gate this year. So don't be a sucker by giving them money.

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:48 pm

don't bring lace up shoes with foldover fabric eyelets.

CapSmashy · Post by **CapSmashy** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:56 pm

The trash fence parties are the best parties.

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 3:27 pm

Create a comfortable place to sleep for whenever the need arises and drink lots of water!

Sic Pup · Post by **Sic Pup** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 3:37 pm

Lemon juice is your friend, it's acidity cuts playa as well, but packs less of the nasal assault, as vinegar. Mix some in with your wash water. Throw a healthy dose into the washing machine with your duds post event.

Last year the Malmart in Fernley had neither fresh lemon, fresh lime, nor bottled lemon juice by mid-day pre-event Sunday, however the bottled lime juice worked just as well. The key is to neutralize the alkalinity of playa with an acid.

That said, dont eat the yellow snow.

Post by **Elderberry** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 3:41 pm

CapSmashy wrote:Since the other thread kind of got a bit sideways and there probably is a lot of good advice that can be passed on that a new person to the event may not necessarily uncover in the survival guide or hunting around, I present the new and improved Advice for Newbs V 2.0 thread.

Drama? Leave the drama at home.

LOL That's funny. Most don't even bother reading the survival guide. So....
ALL NEWBIES START HERE:
http://www.burningman.com/first_timers/

IF YOU ARE A FIRST TIMER, ONLY AFTER READING EVERYTHING (INCLUDING ALL THE LINKED ARTICLES) ON THAT PAGE SHOULD YOU FEEL QUALIFIED TO ASK YOUR FIRST QUESTION HERE.

Post by **Savannah** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:33 pm

* Don't forget a backpack or messenger bag, portable snacks, and a canteen, so you can leave camp for extended periods of time. Half the time you leave camp for an hour, it will turn into 4 . . . 5 . . . 8 hours. Oops.

* Make sure backpack straps are soft or padded if worn over over a skimpy top or bare skin. Especially military bags--the canvas can rub you raw. Treat the skin underneath with lots of lemon (or lime) juice on a baby wipe, pat & sink in, and lotion up before sleeping. Feet too.

* Cornstarch baby powder or Gold Bond is nice to have around, and bring a spare travel size for a friend. You may save someone's hide.

Fufa · Post by **Fufa** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:21 pm

- If you hate having lungs and eyes full of dust, keep your goggles and dustmask/scarf VERY easily accessible. Some of those dust storms come out of nowhere. My goggles stay on my head and my mask around my neck or hanging off my bike.

- Bring your CUP everywhere! You never know when you will get sidetracked. I would get up to use the portapotty in the morning, and end up spending 30min afterwards chatting over coffee at a neighbour's camp.

- You always need more duct tape, more rebar stakes, and more rope than you think. Bring lots of extras.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:41 pm

A tequila bottle might work as a hammer, just make sure it's empty.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:47 pm

Coyotes will eat potato chips off your chest, if you're passed out and they're hungry enough.

Post by **Savannah** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:51 pm

I will also eat potato chips off your chest if you're passed out, and I'm hungry enough.

essjay · Post by **essjay** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:57 pm

Savannah wrote:I will also eat potato chips off your chest if you're passed out, and I'm hungry enough.

Dr Jet Sinister · Post by **Dr Jet Sinister** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:58 pm

Savannah wrote:I will also eat potato chips off your chest if you're passed out, and I'm hungry enough.

I second that. Unless they are some nasty pickle and vinegar style chips, then I'll leave them for Savannah or the coyotes.

ibdave · Post by **ibdave** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:36 pm

brand new undie's, boxers, tighty-whitey's, if wear them. That and your drive home clothes prepacked in a large ziplock bag.

Post by **Savannah** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:50 pm

I second that. Unless they are some nasty pickle and vinegar style chips, then I'll leave them for Savannah or the coyotes.

Coyotes and I are often mistaken for the other. It's starting to get embarrassing. I do actually have a vintage arctic army hood trimmed in coyote fur, so . . . I'm not fighting the rumors very hard, now am I?

THREAD DRIFT. Must insert a tip for a Burning Man newb. Uh . . . take a little notepad, a fat sharpie and two pens when you're out and about. You can write on the Temple with the sharpie, leave notes in camp mailboxes, and use the pens to jot down days and times of unlisted events you suddenly hear of, and camp addresses (or email addresses) of new friends. A travel diary back at camp is also great for a few notes per day if you're forgetful and want to remember odd little moments.

Dr Jet Sinister · Post by **Dr Jet Sinister** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:59 pm

Savannah wrote: THREAD DRIFT. Must insert a tip for a Burning Man newb. Uh . . . take a little notepad, a fat sharpie and two pens when you're out and about. You can write on the Temple with the sharpie, leave notes in camp mailboxes, and use the pens to jot down days and times of unlisted events you suddenly hear of, and camp addresses (or email addresses) of new friends. A travel diary back at camp is also great for a few notes per day if you're forgetful and want to remember odd little moments.

On this topic, you can use your home computer to print out some fun business cards with your contact information to share with people. Do bring something to write with so your new friend can give you their info.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:01 pm

Yeah, I don't really like the term "newbs" either. But the verbal contortions I went into with using "greenhorn" (greenhorn? really? is this the 1850s in the gold fields?) and "neophyte" (yeah! latinate words for all!) make me wonder what I should say.
First timer?

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:33 pm

The previous thread referred to eplaya noobs, rather than Burning Man newbs.

Either way, I guess smarm is the new snark.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:36 pm

*sigh*
No really, you can look further up thread and see me use those terms.
And it hurts to be called smarm, but oh well. As I said in that ticket thread, if I can't take the heat, I should get out of the kitchen.

Edited to add: Newbs, Noobs, I can't spell, not even neo-words. Let's call the whole thing off.

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:54 pm

Bob wrote:The previous thread referred to eplaya noobs, rather than Burning Man newbs.

Either way, I guess smarm is the new snark.

Is "Neubs" better? How about "NÃ¶bs", or "Pneubs".....maybe "Knewbs"?

Jesus Fucking Christ!

Jax Dee · Post by **Jax Dee** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:59 pm

Sunscreen is your friend! It takes one whole ounce to cover an average adult. Bring enough for multiple daily applications. And maybe some aloe/lidocaine lotion in case you get burned anyway.

Post by **AntiM** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:45 am

Be sure your BASH (Big Ass Shade Hat) has a chin strap, it gets freaking windy freaking fast.

Dr Jet Sinister · Post by **Dr Jet Sinister** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 6:36 am

If you feel cranky drink some electrolytes.

Pack some single-ply toilet paper. You can find it in the camping section near the RV stuff.

Take care of your skin with baby wipes and lotion before bed.

Bring your cup to Espresso Camp in the morning.

mudpuppy000 · Post by **mudpuppy000** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 7:33 am

Bring lotion for your hands and keep applying it all week. Playa dust hurts like hell when it gets into cracked skin.

DesmondDoomsday · Post by **DesmondDoomsday** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:16 pm

Bring toilet paper! Folks vocally expressed envy as I headed to the potties last year, roll in hand. Note that angry bitter old burners may yell at you for your crimes of paper. It's a little known fact but these twoo buhnahs will offer your genitals a tongue bath after, as a way to prevent the cruel and needless arborcide that takes place in our selfishly defecating society.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 1:20 pm

I made cards for my first burn....five years ago? I still have a lot of them left. I guess nobody wanted to see me again, or it just didn't work to pass them out. I've yet to really come up with a solution for this. I wrote my email on the back of the stickers I made ni 2009. Nowadays, FB has made it pretty easy to find people. Maybe not connect, if they are never on there like me, but still.

Pstyle - Jet, did you get that one from me?

Keep your pee funnel on you before, during and AFTER the trip. Keep a pee jug in the car for Gate and Exodus.

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