Burning Man here I come from Marin

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Ras Gonzo
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Burning Man here I come from Marin

Post by Ras Gonzo » Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:45 pm

I just got my tickets for my 1st burn and I cannot wait! The anticipation is like slowly riding up a roller coaster waiting for the crescendo. Going Solo like Han in my Falcon. Wanted to go all my life, so I could say this is a dream come true.

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Savannah
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Re: Burning Man here I come from Marin

Post by Savannah » Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:46 pm

Wonderful!

Read the Survival Guide
http://www.burningman.com/preparation/e ... index.html

. . . though at this point the 2011 guide is due any day, and will have updates.

I'm glad you're getting your dream come true, but try to (TRY) to wipe your mind clean of expectations. Prepare for everything and then some, and then just see what happens. It could be anything from a terrible time to the best thing ever--to different people at the very same 'Burn. :)

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Re: Burning Man here I come from Marin

Post by Elderberry » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:07 pm

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

Have questions? Read this first: http://www.burningman.com/first_timers/
Everybody on eplaya is always excited to help first timers; but in sympathy for some of us old timers, please get your required reading out of the way before posting. As hard as it is to rein in the the excitement and enthusiasm, and as unbelievable as it might seem, most of your questions have already been asked and answered, if you just take a moment to read.

Now, let the adventure begin!
Elderberry

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle.
Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me

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Savannah
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Re: Burning Man here I come from Marin

Post by Savannah » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:16 pm

I like your new Greet, jkisha.

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illy dilly
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Re: Burning Man here I come from Marin

Post by illy dilly » Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:10 am

Welcome Gonzo!

Just wait tell you've finished your first ride on "Burning Man" you'll be waiting 358 days tell it starts again. And that time will pass even slower than the line to get back on the roller coaster!

If you haven't started yet, you don't have a whole lot of time to get prepared. Read everything and memorize the Survival Guide and First Timers Guide!
Why don't ya stick your head in that hole and find out? ~piehole
Plan for the worst, expect the best. Make the most out of it under any conditions. If you cannot do that you will never enjoy yourself. ~CrispyDave

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