The man burns in 19 days. Who from GFY is going? - GoFuckYourself.com

Rand · 08-14-2006, 09:05 AM

The annual pilgrimage to the desert of Nevada, known as Black Rock City, begins in just a few days. It's a music and arts festival called Burning Man and a few GFY'ers were considering going this year. So... who's going to make it this year?

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munki · 08-14-2006, 09:10 AM

I've been dieing for a get-away... might have to make the trek this year.

Donny · 08-14-2006, 09:11 AM

I bet Halcyon will be there. I believe he goes every year.

I hate the desert. I can't stand being in it. It depresses me. Therefore, I'll never go to burning man.

Processing Princess · 08-14-2006, 09:21 AM

Can't wait to see your pictures!

godisdead · 08-14-2006, 09:22 AM

Wow! That sounds cool! Be sure to make pics and post them here.

Mickey_ · 08-14-2006, 09:28 AM

Too much fun to handle...
Is the paycom crew going?

Chris · 08-14-2006, 09:29 AM

Some reason Rand I do not see you as a burning man type of dude

have fun tho bro take care

jmk · 08-14-2006, 09:29 AM

Always wanted to go! Not sure if I can make it this year, but I think I ill plan for next year.... gotta see this one time in my life at least

seeric · 08-14-2006, 09:29 AM

im playing to go if only 4 days

JFK · 08-14-2006, 09:32 AM

Have a great time Rand

Rand · 08-14-2006, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey-AWE

Too much fun to handle...
Is the paycom crew going?

There are atleast two of us going from Epoch.

And possibly someone from CCBill (not sure yet).

fuzebox · 08-14-2006, 09:40 AM

I've always wanted to go, I think I'm going to start making a plan to go next year

Rand · 08-14-2006, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

Some reason Rand I do not see you as a burning man type of dude

have fun tho bro take care

I'm not sure what that means, but it's ok. To be honest the first time I went I had a hard time getting my head around it the first few days. I would've paid anyone to get the f**k out! But by the end of the week, I didn't want to leave. This will be my 4th consecutive year going. One week without a phone call, the Internet, driving, shopping, TV,.... it's a great escape. And to be surrounded by so much creativity and beautiful people... well... it's an experience unlike any other I've ever had.

hollinator · 08-14-2006, 10:44 AM

Ahhhh yes, Burning Man. Almost a right of passage living here in So Cal or anywhere near the grounds. I have been wanting to go for years and came close a couple of times, but flakey friends always decided to back out at the last minute. It's a real commitment to go, but I've heard it's totally worth it. Argh! One of these years I'll get there!

fris · 08-14-2006, 10:46 AM

looks nice ;)

2HousePlague · 08-14-2006, 10:48 AM

Alas, no... have not been since '98. But I'll be watching the glorious conflagration with delight and awe from a distance.

Those who go, always have my envy

2hp

Halcyon · 08-14-2006, 10:50 AM

I'll be there.

Rand · 08-14-2006, 10:53 AM

One thing I really like about Burning Man is how much of a pain in the ass it is to go.

It's hot.
Dirty.
Dry.
Windy.
Out of the way.
It requires a lot of planning.
It requires a lot of commitment.
As far as camping goes, it's a somewhat expensive venture.
One you're there, that's it.... you're cut off from the outside world.

Hopefully, as long as there are substantial obstacles, only those who really want to be a part of it will attend.

Rufchild · 08-14-2006, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

I'll be there.

Hearing Hal's description of it makes it sound like a very cool experience. However this year I definitely can't do it as its too short notice to pull everything together. I'm going to try to make it next year....hopefully.

avalanche · 08-14-2006, 11:11 AM

Haven't been for a couple years, but it's definately an experience. Don't think there's really anyway to convey to someone what it's like to be there!

digifan · 08-14-2006, 11:15 AM

Have fun Rand

Wagerboy · 08-14-2006, 11:18 AM

wasnt that on Family Guy? Being on the east coast, ive never heard of it to be honest, I thought they made it up in Family Guy. Learn something from GFY everyday

Rand · 08-14-2006, 11:29 AM

I know of about a dozen or so virgin burners (first timers) going this year just from my local circle of friends. From everything I'm hearing, this is going to be a really fun year.

E$_manager · 08-14-2006, 11:30 AM

that must be interesting!

Rand · 08-14-2006, 11:35 AM

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Mr. Romance · 08-14-2006, 11:36 AM

You love burning man...looking forward to your pics this year

Mr. Romance

HAPPYPEEKERS · 08-14-2006, 11:51 AM

I wish we were closer.. I know it would be a total blast!!

BlackCrayon · 08-14-2006, 12:02 PM

i like the whole idea of being cut off from all the modern amenities of life, besides toilets...what do they have there? portable bathrooms or do you just shit in a bag? anyways i think i would at least want some shade or trees or something other than sand everywhere. i go camping every may 24 weekend and all you have is what you bring and there are washrooms but after the first day, chances are you wouldn't want to use them. i like it, though i would of paid 20 bucks to use a clean washroom but there are lots of trees, shade and a lake. there must be paramedics there, i'd imagine a lot of people have troubles with all the dehydrating drugs and the desert sun.

NoraM · 08-14-2006, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rand

I know of about a dozen or so virgin burners (first timers) going this year just from my local circle of friends. From everything I'm hearing, this is going to be a really fun year.

I just can't wait to be out of the real world for a little while and enjoy the desert, yes i know Dirty, dry, hot environment but being with wonderful people makes this worth it !

so Rand let's have fun !

Rand · 08-14-2006, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

i like the whole idea of being cut off from all the modern amenities of life, besides toilets...what do they have there? .....there must be paramedics there, i'd imagine a lot of people have troubles with all the dehydrating drugs and the desert sun.

For one week, Black Rock City is the 5th largest city in Nevada. Population just under 40,000.

Yes there are porta-potties, but there are no showers. Everything you need to exist for one week, including the water you bathe in, must be brought in with you -and- taken out as well. There isn't trash collection or receptacles at burning man.

However, there is a hospital (med-tent), a fire department, a post office, a DMV (department of mutant vehicles) and an airport.

The only things allowed to be sold at BMan are ice (at Camp Arctica) and the beverages sold at Center Camp (tea, coffee, lemonade). You can't buy food at B-man or charge admission for anything.

It's an unusual environment that makes the real word look unusual when you come back to it. One of the best things I got from B-Man was my new take on the real world.

Vitasoy · 08-14-2006, 01:11 PM

I'll have to check it out, one of these days

Rand · 08-14-2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoraM

I just can't wait to be out of the real world for a little while and enjoy the desert, yes i know Dirty, dry, hot environment but being with wonderful people makes this worth it !

so Rand let's have fun !

I LOVE that YOU are going!

Can't wait to take you to the Deep End.

2HousePlague · 08-14-2006, 02:38 PM

2hp

Rand · 08-14-2006, 02:59 PM

reynold · 08-14-2006, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2HousePlague

Alas, no... have not been since '98. But I'll be watching the glorious conflagration with delight and awe from a distance.

Those who go, always have my envy

2hp

Awesome fireshow. How I wish I could go there someday..

Bdiddy · 08-14-2006, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rand

Thats an awesome pic

nAtuRaLbEautY · 08-14-2006, 08:51 PM

maybe i'll be having my vacation by the end of this month.. anyway, enjoy your get away!

Peaches · 08-14-2006, 08:54 PM

I love the pictures and the stories

I read about Burning Man in Wired probably 8+ years ago and it's always interested me. Just not enough to live w/o air conditioning and running water for more than 12 hours ;)

Have a great time and thanks for always sharing your experiences with us

LittleSassy · 08-14-2006, 09:48 PM

bet its quite an experience for those first timers. would love to check it out but...

Rand · 08-14-2006, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reynold

Awesome fireshow. How I wish I could go there someday..

In more ways than one.

szango420 · 08-15-2006, 12:00 AM

i was going to go last year, but from what i remember its rather expensive.. ended up going to High Sierra Music Fest instead...

SleazyDream · 08-15-2006, 12:03 AM

please take pics and post them here.

i always enjoy looking at the burning man pics

Rand · 08-15-2006, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SleazyDream

please take pics and post them here.

i always enjoy looking at the burning man pics

haha -- you know I will.

The camp I'm with this year, New Amsterdam, is a very organized villiage with excellent placement. We are part of "Ailien Underground" and our contribution this year is called "Hot Alien Lounge". We are building a bar that will go along with the camps dance club. There are about a dozen DJ's lined up to spin for daytime events.

Our address is 7:30 and Destiny.

The man burns in 18 days.

Kristian · 08-15-2006, 09:20 AM

Looks very cool. Would like to go one day. Looking forward to piccies.

Big_Red · 08-15-2006, 09:26 AM

Dammit, every year I can never be ready in time.

I want to make it eventually.

Rand · 08-15-2006, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big_Red

Dammit, every year I can never be ready in time.

I want to make it eventually.

It's the same week every year.

Mark your 2007 calendar for the week leading up to Labor Day.

Rand · 08-16-2006, 12:01 AM

Bump for the night crew.

com · 08-16-2006, 12:11 AM

hoping work lets me make it

we've been planning it all year

pr0 · 08-16-2006, 12:34 AM

A huge pagan themed party in the middle of the desert....on mind bending drugs (don't fucking lie people)

Sounds like my kind of heathen party : )

Rand · 08-16-2006, 05:40 PM

A friend of mine posted this on a site where people were talking about how anxious they are to go to BMan. Hillarious!

dust. hard wind. shitty playa conditions. playa foot. canned food. broken bikes. porta-potties. porta-potty lines. OVERFLOWING porta-potties. tourists that show up on Friday. that mixture of sunscreen and playa dirt. your tent caving in on you from the wind as you sleep. waking up sweating. people that shouldn't be on drugs, on drugs. hippies. goths. ravers. batteries running out. mud in your beer. glowsticks that only half work. people moving the street signs so you get lost. "are you lolling?". dj's trainwrecking. folk players...playing, uh, folk. lines for ice. the same article in piss clear from the last four years. giving up on getting the shower to work right. people taking your bike thinking it's theirs when theirs has a three foot kermit on it and can't be missed. techno ghettoization. "So, what does the temple mean?". cold. white outs. hot. larry harvey.

Can't wait!

SIDE NOTE: I don't do drugs at Burning Man. To me... it's redundant.
That really is an eight foot pink bunny rabbit riding past me in a mobile movie theater showing Barbarella.

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Donny As you wish... Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 13,754	I bet Halcyon will be there. I believe he goes every year. I hate the desert. I can't stand being in it. It depresses me. Therefore, I'll never go to burning man.

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Rand Industry Vet Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 2,663	One thing I really like about Burning Man is how much of a pain in the ass it is to go. It's hot. Dirty. Dry. Windy. Out of the way. It requires a lot of planning. It requires a lot of commitment. As far as camping goes, it's a somewhat expensive venture. One you're there, that's it.... you're cut off from the outside world. Hopefully, as long as there are substantial obstacles, only those who really want to be a part of it will attend. __________________ -- Rand Payment Industry - Communications - Quality Assurance

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Rand Industry Vet Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 2,663	I know of about a dozen or so virgin burners (first timers) going this year just from my local circle of friends. From everything I'm hearing, this is going to be a really fun year.

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