Burning Man

marye

Posted: May 27, 2007 - 3:38pm

http://www.burningman.com/ This year, August 27-September 3, 2007

Stories, tips for first-timers, etc.


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Thinking of going for the

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On June 1st, 2007 bsclowds said:

Thinking of going for the first time this year. A group of my friends have already got their tickets. Any suggestions?

Well, I'm hoping Freddy will

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On June 1st, 2007 marye said:

Well, I'm hoping Freddy will be along soon. He knows all.

Well that is certainly

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On June 1st, 2007 AreWeReally said:

Well that is certainly debatable Mary. But I was at the first Burning Man on Baker Beach and subsequent others that have followed for the past twenty some years. Casey, my advice to anyone who is planning on going to Burning Man for the first time is to go to http://www.burningman.com and read the First Timer's Guide at the top of the page. Burning Man is not for the faint of art. If you go unprepared, you will regret it. If you prepare properly and leave your expectations in the default world, you will have the time of your life.

Let me know what other comments or questions you have.

It is also helpful to go to

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On June 3rd, 2007 AreWeReally said:

It is also helpful to go to many of the Burning Man related events that are held throughout the United States and announced weekly on various lists. If you bought a ticket you through Burning Man you should be on the Burning Man announce-list that disseminates community events. It is also highly advisable to pick one or more of the efforts that helps create the Burning Man event and volunteer. It is a great way to get involved, get to know people and help the event succeed.

Cool, thanks for the advice.

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On June 7th, 2007 bsclowds said:

Cool, thanks for the advice. Still not positive where I'll be around that time of year.

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Planning

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On June 9th, 2007 AreWeReally said:

Casey... anyone who goes to Burning Man should plan ahead.

what Freddy said!

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On June 9th, 2007 marye said:

Heed his wise words. I've never been to Burning Man because I know up front I haven't got the stamina or the resilience for it, but one of my old dogpark buddies was once talked into going by her boyfriend and pretty much returned early and in tears because she couldn't stand the dust, the heat, the chaos and the craziness. She wasn't mentally prepared, she wasn't physically prepared, and she had a really bad experience.

I know other people who are regular Burners and have their own various gigs there that are huge successes. And they are, to put it mildly, prepared. Know what you're getting into, talk to the experienced folks, have a plan, and be completely prepared for it to fall apart!

Prepare

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On June 10th, 2007 AreWeReally said:

What Mary said...

Dig this!

Oh my gosh! That's quite

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On June 10th, 2007 bsclowds said:

Oh my gosh! That's quite the picture. I probably won't have the resources ($$) or time off to make it this year. But I'm definitely gonna plan it well in advance one year. Hopefully, I can get in with a crew who has some experience on their hands.

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Dr Really? *really* does know all...

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On July 3rd, 2007 Shady Backflash said:

and not just about life on the playa. it is a little known fact that Dr Are We Really?, the senior anthropologist of the Mind Shaft Society, is, in fact, omniscient. thankfully, he uses his powers for good. give Dr Really? your mind and he'll give you the shaft!

i've been going out to the playa since '98. finding burning man in '98 was, in fact, the single most cathartic experience to help me through the loss of jerry garcia and the grateful dead experience as we then knew it.

the burn may not be for everyone, but, like black licorice, those who like it really really like it.

i really like it.

i'll be camping at BRAT Camp this year, which may mean Black Rock Acid Tasters, Black Rock Arts Tribe, Beings Realizing Astral Travel or perhaps might simply be a license to be BRATs on the playa... regardless, anyone coming out to the playa, feel welcome to seek out BRAT Camp and say hello.
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