Hey, hey, hey! Jax from Kentucky saying "Hello!"

janky jax · Post by **janky jax** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:14 pm

Hello all! Busy here in KY planning our first venture out to the playa this year! I'm excited as hell and, admittedly, a bit overwhelmed. We had a little set back earlier this year (let's say I, "misplaced" my eye) but the trip is back on, and I'm more thrilled than ever!! Looking forward to the experience, whatever it may be.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:39 pm

Hi.

I'm in memphis.

Post by **Savannah** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:45 pm

Oh hi! I think we all just said hello to your husband, Jross!

We've tried to put a bunch of tips in his thread, I hope they help.

It's so normal to be overwhelmed trying to prepare. (For some of us, and by "us" I must admit I mean ME--I should not drag everyone else into Camp Crazytown) . . . that feeling never truly goes away. This can entail giddy chants and songs on the last 12 hour travel segment, or mild, invisible panic, or weird dreams, or the occasional " . . . what have I done?" (before, during, or after the Burn).

Welcome!

lucky.bastard · Post by **lucky.bastard** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:48 pm

welcome to eplaya.... are ya'll driving or flying?

janky jax · Post by **janky jax** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:52 pm

Hello in Memphis!!

@ Savannah~ You did (say hello to him) and the tips ARE VERY HELPFUL & GREATLY APPRECIATED! As for the overwhelming feelings, I'm glad to hear I'm not alone here, in Camp Crazytown!!!

@ lucky bastard~ Thank you! We are flying into Sacramento, picking up a cargo van and supplies, then driving out. We were originally making plans to drive cross country, but, had to put those on the shelf (hopefully just until next year)

Post by **Savannah** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:36 pm

A cargo van is a wonderful size for two people, I tried it in 2009. You can bungee some cheap old bicycles to the walls and there's plenty of room for general stuff, including lumber (if making an evap pond) and PVC for a shower or monkey hut shelter, sometimes laid down diagonally.

Make sure to make an extra key if you can. Hide one in camp and keep one on you. And lock the van when you're not in camp. The rare thief is more likely to go after unlocked bikes, unattended booze or nice tools/generators, but if something is out in plain sight in the front seat (like my campmate's iPod) it might walk away on Burn night.

Oh, by the way, check your private messages.

illy dilly · Post by **illy dilly** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:38 pm

HELLOO!

I think you are the first couple (at least that I know of) to both log onto eplaya.
Most of us just ago ahead and pass the news along to our better half.

Post by **Elderberry** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:02 pm

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

burner von braun · Post by **burner von braun** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:51 pm

Hi jax!

Hope you have a great burn!

burner von braun · Post by **burner von braun** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:52 pm

Well my message got repeated, what we call a double post around here. So I edited this second one (can't delete it) to explain one of the deep, unsolved mysteries of eplaya.

Not to worry, they'll fix it when they upgrade next week right, Right?!...

*presses nose against computer screen*

janky jax · Post by **janky jax** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:20 am

Thanks everyone for the "welcomes" and advice! It's been much appreciated and helpful!!! I'm feeling very hopeful that this will be our first of many treks to the playa. ONWARD PILGRIMS!!

Jax Dee · Post by **Jax Dee** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:28 pm

Hey, another Jax! Welcome