new to the burn

[kilted_python223]

My name is Bram.

I have heard stories from friends about burning man , and am hoping to attend next years event in Nevada. I would love to hear personal experiences. I'm also looking for a theme camp to set up with.

a little about me:

I'm a Nichiren Buddhist, wood (all found) and leather craftsman, and am into the steam punk side of life. I've lived a little bit of everywhere, but mostly in north carolina. I've grown up in the forests of the Appalachian mountains and learned in the southern california desert.

I look forward to meeting you my new friends.

[lucky420]

Hola and Hello...I'm sure you'll be able to find lots of common ground around here.

[kilted_python223]

thank you, so much. it's a pleasure to meet you.

[Ugly Dougly]

There's a Buddha Camp run by SGI.

http://www.buddhacamp.org/

[Savannah]

Hey Bram!

You might like the Experiences at Burning Man forum. It's half-full of complaining, 'cause this remains the internet rather than the playa itself or anything like it, but there are some good stories (and cautionary tales) in there nonetheless.

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewforum.php?f=69

The best stories seem to come out more organically over the course of the year, so stick around.

And actually, I like this link on the main site even more than the Experiences forum . . . it's about the weird little serendipitous moments that occur out there.

http://blog.burningman.com/2011/01/tale ... hronicity/

[kilted_python223]

There's a Buddha Camp run by SGI.

http://www.buddhacamp.org/

thanks for the info I will be getting in touch with them.

[Ugly Dougly]

Maybe I shouldn't say "run by" SGI, but - meh - I know how SGI works.
Welcome, prowl around, ask questions, have fun!

[kilted_python223]

I think I will. I'm also looking into transformus. Its another burner event in nc where i live. I'm hoping to make next years nevada event but its all up in the air.

[FIGJAM]

Some of it is, but most of it's on the playa.

[kilted_python223]

nice fig. I needed a good laugh. nice to meet ya.

[tamarakay]

There are several people in the north carolina area that post on here from time to time. Look into the regional group in your area. They usually have local workshops, meetings, events to help you get in the swing of things. This is a great group of mostly sweethearts who occasionally try to act all prickly.

[theCryptofishist]

I'm also looking for a theme camp to set up with.

This is, perhaps, the place to start figuring out how to find a camp. Remember, you have to be willing to do some footwork on this. Perhaps if you hang out here enough, you'll strike up friendships or find chat in the theme camps sub-forum that will lead organically into a place to stay on-playa. But don't count on that. Not all, not even most, camps have a presence here, so follow leads.
So, are you named for Mr. Stoker?

[Elderberry]

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

[kilted_python223]

I'm also looking for a theme camp to set up with.

This is, perhaps, the place to start figuring out how to find a camp. Remember, you have to be willing to do some footwork on this. Perhaps if you hang out here enough, you'll strike up friendships or find chat in the theme camps sub-forum that will lead organically into a place to stay on-playa. But don't count on that. Not all, not even most, camps have a presence here, so follow leads.
So, are you named for Mr. Stoker?

lol as far as the name goes, Its the name I was given by a pagan group that i used to practice with several years ago. I converted to buddhism 2 years ago but the name stuck. I've been on here for the better part of the day reading mostly and dropping posts here and there. so hopefully before long I'll have a few friends under my belt.

[kilted_python223]

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

thank you so much I appreciate it.

[HiBbY]

Sir you will fit in, or should i say stand out, with the many other burners out there XD welcome to the tribe man.

[kilted_python223]

Sir you will fit in, or should i say stand out, with the many other burners out there XD welcome to the tribe man.

thank you very much. It's good to be home.

[remi]

Welcome to eplaya.. hope to see you on the playa!

[HiBbY]

oh ya btw whatever you do DO NOT FORGET TO WEAR FUCKING SUNSCREEN!! Playa Burn bloooooooooooooows XD hahaha

[kilted_python223]

ooohhhhh I know sunblock and a floppy hat are my best friends. I camped a lot in joshua tree park.

[HiBbY]

XXD far out lol ya i always here people complaining about sunburn at burning man. its like "dude you're in the damn desert....!!!!!" hahaha

[kilted_python223]

XXD far out lol ya i always here people complaining about sunburn at burning man. its like "dude you're in the damn desert....!!!!!" hahaha

you know you think it would be common sense.

[tamarakay]

XXD far out lol ya i always here people complaining about sunburn at burning man. its like "dude you're in the damn desert....!!!!!" hahaha

you know you think it would be common sense.

It is such an altered reality that some lose track.

[HiBbY]

XXD ikr! i mean whats the first thing ur gunna notice when you hit black rock?? the damn heat lol some people just dont think somethimes lol :::D

[tamarakay]

Well, since we come from Texas where there were 30 - 100 degree+ days before we left for the burn, then we spent three days in Vegas during their record setting 120 degree days, what I thought when I hit the playa was "these people are wimps."

[HiBbY]

XXD loooool haha i love the heat, i got maaaaaad desert fever, XXD it aint the heat that gets me its the sunlight, gotta protect my skin :::D

[junglesmacks]

Well, since we come from Texas where there were 30 - 100 degree+ days before we left for the burn, then we spent three days in Vegas during their record setting 120 degree days, what I thought when I hit the playa was "these people are wimps."

Coming from FL.. we think the same thing.. lol. The heat and sunlight aren't nearly as bad as all summer in FL. Especially since the event is in the end of Aug, I've been outside on the boat and whatever allllllllll summer long. It's like a nice, dry, air conditioned camping trip to me.