Because of Burning Man I Now...
Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
...have an excuse for all the weird shit I hoard, oddball art I make, etc.
...am more motivated to be creative, even if it seems like something no one else would be interested in.
...am more willing to take risks, talk to strangers and expose myself (euphemistically speaking, I have no trouble with that activity in a literal sense.)
...have friends all over the world!
...am more motivated to be creative, even if it seems like something no one else would be interested in.
...am more willing to take risks, talk to strangers and expose myself (euphemistically speaking, I have no trouble with that activity in a literal sense.)
...have friends all over the world!
~JStep
Nebraska Regional Contact
Tallgrass Burners - The Omaha and Nebraska Area Burning Man Regional Group
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Email: nebraska [at] burningman.com
Nebraska Regional Contact
Tallgrass Burners - The Omaha and Nebraska Area Burning Man Regional Group
http://www.tallgrassburners.com
Email: nebraska [at] burningman.com
Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
...eat, sleep, think about, dream about, and plan for burning man ALL THE DAMN TIME.
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Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
I answer the same questions over and over and over AND OVER...... 

"Don't buy ur Burn...........Build ur Burn!"
"If I can't find an answer, I'll create one!!!"
Fuck Im Good Just Ask Me
"If I can't find an answer, I'll create one!!!"
Fuck Im Good Just Ask Me
Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
...refer to litter as MOOP.
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Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
... a peeing sensation when I burn!ranger magnum wrote:....have a burning sensation when i pee
"The essence of tyranny is not iron law. It is capricious law." -- Christopher Hitchens
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Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
Yes, true....tisha2 wrote:...eat, sleep, think about, dream about, and plan for burning man ALL THE DAMN TIME.

Dogs are the leaders of the planet. If you see two life forms, one of them’s making a poop, the other one’s carrying it for him, who would you assume is in charge?
" I am a controlled substance". Savannah.
" I am a controlled substance". Savannah.
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Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
...bite my tongue when people who dont go to BMan start talking about BMan
I was hanging with 2 of my fav musicians recently and it was a really amazing moment that we were having. But for some reason the drunker one says to the more sober one, "Hey have you ever gone to Burning Man?" out of the blue....the other musician says "No"...which was kind of obvious since he is in a successful band on the road all the time that isnt very much the type. The drunker one says "Me either, and I don't want to". Suddenly it gets silent like its my turn (they both know I go) so I say "Yeah fuck Burning Man, who needs it anyway!" all jokey, and quickly changed the subject. I just didnt want to get into it.....So tired of being all BUT DUUUUDES......I dont even bother with some folk. Most peeps are so tired of hearing about it.
I was hanging with 2 of my fav musicians recently and it was a really amazing moment that we were having. But for some reason the drunker one says to the more sober one, "Hey have you ever gone to Burning Man?" out of the blue....the other musician says "No"...which was kind of obvious since he is in a successful band on the road all the time that isnt very much the type. The drunker one says "Me either, and I don't want to". Suddenly it gets silent like its my turn (they both know I go) so I say "Yeah fuck Burning Man, who needs it anyway!" all jokey, and quickly changed the subject. I just didnt want to get into it.....So tired of being all BUT DUUUUDES......I dont even bother with some folk. Most peeps are so tired of hearing about it.
Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
....love the Black Rock Desert.
.....prioritize what's really important in life.
....am more aware of the limited time we have on Earth, especially when at the Temple.
.....am more appreciative of freedom of expression, unbridled spirit(s), and thinking outside the box---way outside.
.....have experienced the primal bonding of Fire.
.....have experienced e-playa and how intelligent, sensitive, thoughtful and insightful many of the contributors are!
.....prioritize what's really important in life.
....am more aware of the limited time we have on Earth, especially when at the Temple.
.....am more appreciative of freedom of expression, unbridled spirit(s), and thinking outside the box---way outside.
.....have experienced the primal bonding of Fire.
.....have experienced e-playa and how intelligent, sensitive, thoughtful and insightful many of the contributors are!
Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
... have a closet that smells like Playa.
4.669
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That's one word I regret googling during breakfast.
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Video games are giving kids unrealistic expectations on how many swords they can carry.
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, but don't harm the red dragon that frequents the area from time to time. He and I have an agreement.
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That's one word I regret googling during breakfast.
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Video games are giving kids unrealistic expectations on how many swords they can carry.
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, but don't harm the red dragon that frequents the area from time to time. He and I have an agreement.
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Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
Have a lower threshold for ABSURDITY
Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
...look at things in a different way (i.e. what can i make that into?)
...have ePlaya and stuff to focus on when work or other things are slow
...have an excuse to learn how to do more things
...have a greater appreciation for art and how amazing people can be
...have ePlaya and stuff to focus on when work or other things are slow
...have an excuse to learn how to do more things
...have a greater appreciation for art and how amazing people can be
Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
... can build shelter out of damn near anything, and consider 'will it fly' a design priority question.
Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
because of burning man i now hate the words "MONKEY HUT" and "REBAR"
Don't link to anything here!
Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
Don't mind pissing in jugs til they're full, loading my bike with them and dumping them in the porta potties. Okay, I kinda mind the dumping part but someone has to do it.
Sooner or later, it will get real strange...
11th Principle: Depussyfication - Keeping Burning Man potentially lethal. Token
11th Principle: Depussyfication - Keeping Burning Man potentially lethal. Token
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I fixed it and you're not Howard Hughes. Win-winJackass wrote:Don't mind pissing in jugs til they're full, loading my bike with them and dumping them in the porta potties. Okay, I kinda mind the dumping part but someone has to do it it's better than keeping it.
The Lady with a Lamprey
"The powerful are exploiting people, art and ideas, and this leads to us plebes debating how to best ration ice.
Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
"The powerful are exploiting people, art and ideas, and this leads to us plebes debating how to best ration ice.
Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
Have way too much crap to clean. But I love it.
Sooner or later, it will get real strange...
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11th Principle: Depussyfication - Keeping Burning Man potentially lethal. Token
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Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
... know why I don't ever need a playa name. I've been living this shit year round since before I first went.
... can put down my camera for the majority of a week & not go crazy (impossible at home). I'm not bringing out my good equipment, so let the people who do worry about getting the shot.
... can put down my camera for the majority of a week & not go crazy (impossible at home). I'm not bringing out my good equipment, so let the people who do worry about getting the shot.
It's a camping trip in the desert, not the redemption of the fallen world - Cryptofishist
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Former Ass't Editor & columnist, BRC Weekly
Eric ShutterSlut
Former Ass't Editor & columnist, BRC Weekly
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Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
... look people straight in the eyes and say "thank you" in earnest.
When he lights his streetlamp, it is as if he brought one more star to life, or one flower.
When he puts out his lamp, he sends the flower, or the star, to sleep.
That is a beautiful occupation.
- Le Petit Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
When he puts out his lamp, he sends the flower, or the star, to sleep.
That is a beautiful occupation.
- Le Petit Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Simon of the Playa wrote: Because of Burning man i Now Know what the most important thing in Life is.
it's Love.
you bastard. you just made me cry
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have a unnatural loathing for feathers. Saw one on the ground at work yesterday and automatically mooped it and silently cursed at whoever lost it before I realized I was in the shop at work and no one there cares if the floor is dirty. Still haven't figured out where the feather came from, but It found its way to the trash anyway.
dream in playa imagery.
still feel like I've got my goggles perched on my forehead, just in case.
dream in playa imagery.
still feel like I've got my goggles perched on my forehead, just in case.
Black Rock City or and Bust Dust!
torrey.smith wrote: As they say, make a man a fire and you warm him for a night. Set a man on fire and you warm him for the rest of his life. (Or was it a fish?)
-Sarge
Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
... am more confident! Rather than worrying so much about what people will think of me, I am increasingly able to try new things, meet new people, say what I really think, and show my creativity outwardly instead of hiding it.
... have an excuse to buy and wear the kind of clothing I'd always been drawn to but thought was too "out there" for me. Especially my Tank Girl-esque stomper boots! I'm slowly working on wearing what I want every day instead of just on the playa. Work makes that difficult
but a lot of the stuff I brought to Burning Man is showing up in my after work and weekend rotation.
... feel inspired to let my wild imagination run free. BRC showed me that sometimes crazy ideas actually work!
... have an excuse to buy and wear the kind of clothing I'd always been drawn to but thought was too "out there" for me. Especially my Tank Girl-esque stomper boots! I'm slowly working on wearing what I want every day instead of just on the playa. Work makes that difficult

... feel inspired to let my wild imagination run free. BRC showed me that sometimes crazy ideas actually work!
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ambird wrote:... am more confident! Rather than worrying so much about what people will think of me, I am increasingly able to try new things, meet new people, say what I really think, and show my creativity outwardly instead of hiding it.
... have an excuse to buy and wear the kind of clothing I'd always been drawn to but thought was too "out there" for me. Especially my Tank Girl-esque stomper boots! I'm slowly working on wearing what I want every day instead of just on the playa. Work makes that difficultbut a lot of the stuff I brought to Burning Man is showing up in my after work and weekend rotation.
... feel inspired to let my wild imagination run free. BRC showed me that sometimes crazy ideas actually work!
Me too!!!!!
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Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
... know how to tie several fancy knots.
"just two indecisive cowboys, trying to play a word game." - piehole
"Just apply intelligence and discretion and you should be able to get away with just about anything." - Ugly Dougly
"Just apply intelligence and discretion and you should be able to get away with just about anything." - Ugly Dougly
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Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
Me too!MacGlenver wrote:... know how to tie several fancy knots.
Ya know, I didn't even think about all the things I didn't know how to do before Burning Man.
-...know how to install electronic breaks onto a trailer.
-...know how to build a kick as evap pond.
-...know how to fix the carburetor on a small gas engine. I had no idea how carburetor worked until the carb on the RV genie had to be fixed.
RV List:
Didn't know shit about RV plumbing. Using propane to cause refrigeration (still only have a small grasp on this concept), what a fan-clutch is/how it works/how to replace it. I've learned a metric [email protected]# load about 12Vdc!!!
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
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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Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
lemur wrote:because of burning man i now hate the words "MONKEY HUT" and "REBAR"



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Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
Because of BM I now can sit on any toilet seat.
But I do find non BM portos rather disgusting.
But I do find non BM portos rather disgusting.
Savannah: I don't know what it is, but no thread here escapes alive. You'll get 1 or 2 real answers at minimum, occasionally 10 or 12, and then we flog it until it's unrecognizable and you can't get your deposit back.
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Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
MacGlenver wrote:... know how to tie several fancy knots.
+1
Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
As of this weekend, I discovered :
I now get -outraged- when I come across MOOP in places it shouldn't be. Took a long hike up a river this weekend, and the level of trash we found and hauled out was appalling. We couldn't -carry- it all.
I now get -outraged- when I come across MOOP in places it shouldn't be. Took a long hike up a river this weekend, and the level of trash we found and hauled out was appalling. We couldn't -carry- it all.

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Re: Because of Burning Man I Now...
YES!!!!!AIRYN wrote:... believe I can do pretty much anything I put my awesome mind to. [email protected] yes I can!
*leaps in the air to high-five AIRYN*
This!!! This is the best reason to go!!! Absolutely this is what I got from my first Burn.

"Burning Man ruined my life as I knew it, and I have never been happier." -mgb327
"BTW I'm not your wife so don't lie to me." -Ratty
"BTW I'm not your wife so don't lie to me." -Ratty