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~Ray · 08-01-2008, 04:21 PM

Were there vendors selling sodas and such on the fringe of the event or in the middle of it? or any at all?

Fresh · 08-01-2008, 04:24 PM

ive never been but every time Rand or Hal post pics I just wanna shoot myself cus i missed it again

tical · 08-01-2008, 04:27 PM

sell goo balls!

After Shock Media · 08-01-2008, 04:29 PM

Selling is a no no and not allowed. Well if I recall they do sell ice, but no other selling just barter. Oh and no logo's either.

Halcyon · 08-01-2008, 04:50 PM

This will be my 11th year.

No concessions of any kind. EXCEPT: coffee in center camp and ice sales.

Actually, no barter, either. Gifting only.

And there is no "fringe" of the event. You are either inside the gate and in the city, or outside the gate.

After Shock Media · 08-01-2008, 04:52 PM

Sorry hal could not think of correct term and felt barter or trade would fit.

~Ray · 08-01-2008, 05:29 PM

so vendors can sell sodas and snacks outside the "gate"?

B2BwithJoeD · 08-01-2008, 06:57 PM

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V_RocKs · 08-01-2008, 07:39 PM

Rand? He has never been to burning man...

B2BwithJoeD · 08-01-2008, 07:42 PM

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Rand? He has never been to burning man...

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Theo The Theologian · 08-01-2008, 07:43 PM

Brother Pink Has.

D Ghost · 08-01-2008, 11:42 PM

a friend of mine went last year and said it was pretty killer

yahoo-xxx-girls.com · 08-01-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AdvertisingSex

Were there vendors selling sodas and such on the fringe of the event or in the middle of it? or any at all?

It sounds like fun

Halcyon · 08-05-2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AdvertisingSex

so vendors can sell sodas and snacks outside the "gate"?

There is a small town outside the gate with a general store. But going in and out is a major deal, takes a couple hours and costs $20 or something.

You wouldn't want to go outside the gate unless you absolutely had to. It would be like putting on clothes, and going to the grocery store for supplies while a huge orgy was going on in your apartment. PAINFUL.

And ASM, the concept (and results) of "gifting" are more harder to explain than you;d think. So its an common mistake even among burners. I didn't really understand the difference between it and barter until my 4th burn. (and seeing the movie www.giftingit.com)

Obviously, its something dear to my heart.

mattsbeachhouse · 08-06-2008, 12:04 AM

whats with the whole pink color thing? Looks a little ....umm...weird...yeah

ericdv · 08-06-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mattsbeachhouse

whats with the whole pink color thing? Looks a little ....umm...weird...yeah

you are a dumb ass.

fuzzylogic · 08-06-2008, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ericdv

you are a dumb ass.

i havent been to one.
in fact, i am scared of going.
i am afraid it will unite me the rest of the exiles.
when united i will feel a family bond.
after, will never be the same.

~Ray · 08-07-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

There is a small town outside the gate with a general store. But going in and out is a major deal, takes a couple hours and costs $20 or something.

You wouldn't want to go outside the gate unless you absolutely had to. It would be like putting on clothes, and going to the grocery store for supplies while a huge orgy was going on in your apartment. PAINFUL.

And ASM, the concept (and results) of "gifting" are more harder to explain than you;d think. So its an common mistake even among burners. I didn't really understand the difference between it and barter until my 4th burn. (and seeing the movie www.giftingit.com)

Obviously, its something dear to my heart.

thanks for the tips. I was ready to roll an 18 wheeler full of dry ice and soda.

~Ray

da man · 08-07-2008, 05:10 PM

half of the crew here at the San Francisco Armory disappear temporary around the Burning Man time frame annually...shit, now you all know where they're at..

Kudles · 08-07-2008, 06:44 PM

Nope never been

Rand · 08-08-2008, 02:14 PM

OK - In NO WAY can I match the "level" of experience or fashion that Hal has had at Burning Man, but I will be making my sixth consecutive trip to the playa this year. People experience BMAN in their own way, which is the whole point. I love the experience of it and this year I'm participating in a bigger way than ever before.

This year's theme is "American Dream". And in keeping with that theme, as well as playing into the whole non-commercial aspect of BMAN, me and my friends are building a 4-story shopping mall in the desert where nothing is for sale. It's called Mal-Mart.

Our real-estate restrictions have forced us to re-design the structure, but it will look something like this:

The man burns in 22 days.

.

fuzzylogic · 08-08-2008, 02:31 PM

can someone explain why tickets are hundreds of dollars if BM is non-commercial?

After Shock Media · 08-09-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fuzzylogic

can someone explain why tickets are hundreds of dollars if BM is non-commercial?

Renting the land, security, medical, insurance, clean up, and everything else associated with it from planning to setup. Then it is really important that everything is returned to normal when everyone leaves. I did hear the corporation was finally operating at a positive cash flow finally.

It is really a not for profit event and company. Just a whole shit load goes into it.

fuzzylogic · 08-09-2008, 06:35 PM

are there issues with theft?
how do people keep their batteries charged to take pictures?
and most people dont bath, right? (i know there is a spring nearby)
what are the temp hi's and lows generally?

kenny · 08-09-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ericdv

you are a dumb ass.

umm.. it does look weird..

I'm not saying there is anything wrong with it

kenny · 08-09-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Renting the land, security, medical, insurance, clean up, and everything else associated with it from planning to setup. Then it is really important that everything is returned to normal when everyone leaves. I did hear the corporation was finally operating at a positive cash flow finally.

It is really a not for profit event and company. Just a whole shit load goes into it.

portable toilets

Radical self-reliance
Because of the event's harsh environment and remote location, participants are expected to be responsible for their own subsistence. Since the LLC forbids any commerce, with the exception of the items stated in Decommodification, participants must be prepared and bring their own supplies such as water, food, proper clothing and shelter, just to name a few.[33] Nothing is provided by the event with the exception of portable toilets.[34]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_Man

LeRoy · 08-09-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

There is a small town outside the gate with a general store. But going in and out is a major deal, takes a couple hours and costs $20 or something.

You wouldn't want to go outside the gate unless you absolutely had to. It would be like putting on clothes, and going to the grocery store for supplies while a huge orgy was going on in your apartment. PAINFUL.

And ASM, the concept (and results) of "gifting" are more harder to explain than you;d think. So its an common mistake even among burners. I didn't really understand the difference between it and barter until my 4th burn. (and seeing the movie www.giftingit.com)

Obviously, its something dear to my heart.

All of a sudden I really dig your style. Not that havent b4 but now you touched that place.

I havent been to "the burning man" but a dozen dead shows put together might give me a taste of what goes on there.

If you are going this year. I wanna go too

I'll try to make it ....

Rand · 08-12-2008, 11:32 AM

You can help support this years art installation
and maybe win a Cleworth print as well!

We are auctioning off a signed, numbered, limited edition print by Harold Cleworth.

The raffle drawing is this Friday, August 15th.

Value of the print is currently about $1,200.00

The image is of a 50's model Corvette in front of one of the original McDonald's restaurants in Hollywood, CA.
It's difficult to appreciate the detail of this hyper-realist painting but it is truly amazing.

Raffle tickets are $5 or you can get 5 for $20.
All proceeds benefit the Mal-Mart project for Burning Man 2008.

Help us realize our project and you might win the print!

More about Cleworth's work here: http://www.cleworthart.com/

>>> CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKET! <<<

.

clickyoucutie · 08-12-2008, 11:34 AM

I would like to know what the experience is like. Someday, I'd love to do something like that.

clickyoucutie · 08-12-2008, 11:35 AM

That sounds like something intense to go to. Could any of you write entries in a journal and perhaps post some of the more interesting entries on GFY or on a personal blog online when you get back?

Rand · 08-12-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by clickyoucutie

That sounds like something intense to go to. Could any of you write entries in a journal and perhaps post some of the more interesting entries on GFY or on a personal blog online when you get back?

There will be pic's for sure.

.

Miz_Wright · 08-12-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by clickyoucutie

That sounds like something intense to go to. Could any of you write entries in a journal and perhaps post some of the more interesting entries on GFY or on a personal blog online when you get back?

I'm pretty sure Hal posts something most years when he gets back.

I keep wanting to get out there, but from NC, it's problematic at best to ship the supplies. Maybe someday I'll be playa-bound, but in the meantime, I make do with Mysteria. ^.^

Rand · 08-12-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LizAEBN

I keep wanting to get out there, but from NC, it's problematic at best to ship the supplies. ^.^

People come from all over the world.

Two years ago, the largest installation there, Ukronia, was built by 100 people from Belgium.

You could fly into Reno, buy your gear and supplies there, rent a car and drive in. Not a bad way to go.

NetwErk GUrl · 08-12-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AdvertisingSex

so vendors can sell sodas and snacks outside the "gate"?

I've been, and no. No vendors. There are a few piss stop style gas stations and such on the road up, about an hour from the event. That's as close as you'll get to 'convenience'.

This event is not about convenience. Its about experience.

NetwErk GUrl · 08-12-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rand

OK - In NO WAY can I match the "level" of experience or fashion that Hal has had at Burning Man, but I will be making my sixth consecutive trip to the playa this year. People experience BMAN in their own way, which is the whole point. I love the experience of it and this year I'm participating in a bigger way than ever before.

This year's theme is "American Dream". And in keeping with that theme, as well as playing into the whole non-commercial aspect of BMAN, me and my friends are building a 4-story shopping mall in the desert where nothing is for sale. It's called Mal-Mart.

Our real-estate restrictions have forced us to re-design the structure, but it will look something like this:

The man burns in 22 days.

.

That looks amazing! Can't wait to see it!

Ananda

Halcyon · 08-12-2008, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clickyoucutie

That sounds like something intense to go to. Could any of you write entries in a journal and perhaps post some of the more interesting entries on GFY or on a personal blog online when you get back?

I have videos, pics, and essays from the last 10 years at

http://www.lustmonkey.com

As far as battery charging. Some people use inverters with cars. My camp has 4 gas generators (and a BOOMING sound system, projected videos, and a rotating bar)

JFK · 08-12-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rand

You can help support this years art installation
and maybe win a Cleworth print as well!

We are auctioning off a signed, numbered, limited edition print by Harold Cleworth.

The raffle drawing is this Friday, August 15th.

Value of the print is currently about $1,200.00

The image is of a 50's model Corvette in front of one of the original McDonald's restaurants in Hollywood, CA.
It's difficult to appreciate the detail of this hyper-realist painting but it is truly amazing.

Raffle tickets are $5 or you can get 5 for $20.
All proceeds benefit the Mal-Mart project for Burning Man 2008.

Help us realize our project and you might win the print!

More about Cleworth's work here: http://www.cleworthart.com/

>>> CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKET! <<<

.

Hope you have a great time Rand, LOVE my Cleworth print

Halcyon · 08-12-2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rand

OK - In NO WAY can I match the "level" of experience or fashion that Hal has had at Burning Man, but I will be making my sixth consecutive trip to the playa this year. People experience BMAN in their own way, which is the whole point. I love the experience of it and this year I'm participating in a bigger way than ever before.

This year's theme is "American Dream". And in keeping with that theme, as well as playing into the whole non-commercial aspect of BMAN, me and my friends are building a 4-story shopping mall in the desert where nothing is for sale. It's called Mal-Mart.

Our real-estate restrictions have forced us to re-design the structure, but it will look something like this:

The man burns in 22 days.

.

That looks so awesome!!!

'So Fucking Money · 08-12-2008, 06:18 PM

Ive been telling myself I'm going to go for the past 5 yrs and I never make it. Things are too hectic right now...so here comes year 6!

Halcyon · 08-12-2008, 08:38 PM

The event is such a supportive creative vibe that I find myself COMPELLED to be artistic.

As the event gets closer, my house becomes a whirlwind of fur, glue-guns, sewing machines, scraps, found treasure and more.

I just finished these:

Rand · 08-13-2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

I have videos, pics, and essays from the last 10 years at

http://www.lustmonkey.com

As far as battery charging. Some people use inverters with cars. My camp has 4 gas generators (and a BOOMING sound system, projected videos, and a rotating bar)

Hal! That bar is sweet!!!

Where is your camp this year? Mal-Mart will be at 7:30 and Atlante.

fuzzylogic · 08-14-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

The event is such a supportive creative vibe that I find myself COMPELLED to be artistic.

As the event gets closer, my house becomes a whirlwind of fur, glue-guns, sewing machines, scraps, found treasure and more.

I just finished these:

are these glamour wraith goggles? lol
working best when the suns rays begin to weaken over the horizon?

Dagwolf · 08-14-2008, 06:06 PM

I've never been. I t hink I'll never go now.

~Ray · 08-15-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagwolf

I've never been. I t hink I'll never go now.

thanks for playing

jenmarie · 08-15-2008, 04:17 PM

I've been 7 times in the past 11 years. It was the first big splurge I did with my ill-gotten porn moola, in fact, back in 1997. ;D

If you ever get to go, it's SO worth it... A baby means no Black Rock for me this year (or last, as I was WAY preggers), but I'll be back home to BRC and my village, Gigsville, next year!

I've done both the flying into Reno and buying stuff there method twice and I've done it driving from Texas with all my gear 5 times. A lot of folks I know go all-in on renting one big truck to tote everyone's gear, and then only 1-2 people have to make the drive. Others ship their gear to Reno freight mail and then pick it up when they get there.

The thing that Rand mentioned, Ukronia (aka the Belgian Waffle), was an awesome installation. It was HUGE, and no matter where you were in the city, it looked it it was "just right over there".

Suffice it to say, it was a bit of a hike to get there, though. hehehe

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Halcyon Spread The Pink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TrampStampStudios.com Posts: 8,609	This will be my 11th year. No concessions of any kind. EXCEPT: coffee in center camp and ice sales. Actually, no barter, either. Gifting only. And there is no "fringe" of the event. You are either inside the gate and in the city, or outside the gate. __________________ HAL on TEDx:

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jenmarie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 86	I've been 7 times in the past 11 years. It was the first big splurge I did with my ill-gotten porn moola, in fact, back in 1997. ;D If you ever get to go, it's SO worth it... A baby means no Black Rock for me this year (or last, as I was WAY preggers), but I'll be back home to BRC and my village, Gigsville, next year! I've done both the flying into Reno and buying stuff there method twice and I've done it driving from Texas with all my gear 5 times. A lot of folks I know go all-in on renting one big truck to tote everyone's gear, and then only 1-2 people have to make the drive. Others ship their gear to Reno freight mail and then pick it up when they get there. The thing that Rand mentioned, Ukronia (aka the Belgian Waffle), was an awesome installation. It was HUGE, and no matter where you were in the city, it looked it it was "just right over there". Suffice it to say, it was a bit of a hike to get there, though. hehehe