1st annual BURNING MAN RALLY

[ArtStream]

Hey Zep, welcome back!

[ArtStream]

Originally Posted by BamCamper

Any further thoughts on how
and where
we are going to park us all?

(can't resist tossing in a "little" playa art from last year...)

Bam,
You always have such helpful suggestions



Michael

[BamCamper]

Originally Posted by NevadaGeo

Hey Bam, did you ever get your camera back, I think I remember you lost it the first day.

Yes I did.

It fell out of my pocket the very first day
and vanished into the dust
while I was out riding my bike across the playa.
I looked everywhere and couldn't find it.

And then miraculously it appeared at Center Camp the next day.

Of course I sang a few choruses of "Reunited and it feels so good".
Amazing...

[jsutro]

The three daughters finally prevailed on their old man to come along, as Big Jim of Vertical Camp. You've seen it for years, tall, square, and lit up like a Rubic's Cube. I'm too sensible for their style of energy, and borrowed a motor home in 07, and bought a 72 TW/LY for 08 & the future.

What's needed most for a successful burn is to hook up with somebody sensible and experienced - cannot stress enough the preparation required to assure a safe and comfortable week in a very harsh environment. The need for GOOD goggles and Respiratory Protection is not exaggerated.

Not easy camping, it becomes CITY living - crowds, lines, art museums, musical taxi nightclubs, and restaurants; but without the cash - sharing, gifting, helping, and participating.

Look me up at Vertical Camp - I'm the father of the 3 female queens. Jim

[ArtStream]

Hi Jim!

Will be keeping an eye out for you over at Vertical Camp this year!

Michael

[BamCamper]

Saw Vertical Camp last year...very impressive.

[AllenPom]

I assume that a parking plan is begining to take shape. Below is a drawing of the canopy I offered for group use. The red dots are 36" steel construction stakes that need a little bit of clearance to keep them from attacking humans in the dark.

[Zeppelinium]

Last year Burners were using solar powered garden path lights to keep others from impaling themselves on the stakes.

I'll lay out the center of the eye so that there is room for the shade structure. We will need a path for fire and poop trucks one either side and we should have 35' remaining for that, so that's a road on either side. Ill annotate the drawing this weekend.

To that end, it's becoming more important that I get a good idea on who is arriving first (1's), later on Monday (2's), and then Tuesday (3's) and later (4's). See previous post for how your arrival time is currently predicted. PM me if I'm in left field regarding your schedule. Thanks.

Zep

[ArtStream]

Zep, I'm all for a prearranged meeting point, say Friday, Sat, or Sunday morning in-order to arrive in mass!

Any thoughts on a place.

I know there is a Gas/CStore with a bit of a dirt parking lot on the WEST approach that might work for Sunday Morning?

M

[Zeppelinium]

Originally Posted by ArtStream

...I know there is a Gas/CStore with a bit of a dirt parking lot on the WEST approach that might work for Sunday Morning?...

West of where? Do you mean on 446 west of Nixon (shores of Pyramid Lake) or on 427 on the west side of Wadsworth? I know a guy in Sparks who arrives via 446--I'll ask his advice.

Dr Quark

[ArtStream]

Better yet, a place to fill up with water and kiss the world as we know it good bye!.

I80, exit 48, Rt 353 south
Best Western Fernley Inn RV
1405 E Newlands Dr
Fernley NV 89408
(775)575-6776

M

[ArtStream]

Originally Posted by AllenPom

I assume that a parking plan is begining to take shape. Below is a drawing of the canopy I offered for group use. The red dots are 36" steel construction stakes that need a little bit of clearance to keep them from attacking humans in the dark.

Smudge pots!
Now who has been saving those good ol fashion oil burning smudge pots in the cellar

M

[Zeppelinium]

BTW, Harbor Freight, love 'em, had a sale on rope so I got two 600' rolls of bright yellow nylon 3/8" rope to use as a border. Now to get some parking stakes...

Zep

[NevadaGeo]

The new Wal-Mart at the east exit in Fernley opened a few weeks ago, stones throw east of Wadsworth. Big parking lot. Also a new Lowes next to it.
Or maybe just drive past the BM entrance off the highway a couple miles and meet up there on the side of the road, then back track to the BM entrance.

[JulianneJ]

Have fun all~ Been going since 2001 ~ taking a break and still trying to get the Playa out of the Airstream~!

[KimW]

Anyone have a portable ping pong table they don't mind getting a little dust on for a bit of beer pong?

[richard77]

If you haven't reached 20 yet, sign me up! BM newbie and can't wait.

[richard77]

1. * AllenPom - 27 ft AS with 8'x19' attached canopy, Toyota Sequoia, bike rack, - total length = 48ft, honda EU gen. Arrive Mon or Tues, leave Sun.

2. * ArtStream - 28 ft. AS, 15 ft box truck, 2k Honda genny, 50 ft. Arriving Monday, leaving?

3. * BamCamper - 16 ft. AS & attached Jeep, Honda genny, arriving Monday-Monday

4. * ChopperPilot - 17' Bambi II/Toyota FJ with small awning, tuesday, Honda EU, lots of neon and so much smack talk you need wings to stay above it.

5. * Cstar - 28' Safari SE, Ford F250, Monday thru Sunday or Monday

6. * DandB^2 - 16 foot 2007 Bambi, ford ranger, 2400 ESI Generator, M-F

7. * markparker22: 31' Excella, Suburban, generators, arrive Saturday before opening day (BM/DMV volunteer), departing Tuesday after closing.

8. * NevadaGeo (still a maybe) 31' 78 Excella, Chevy 3500

9. * Zenflyr - 22 ft Argosy, Dodge Sprinter, Monday thru Sat. or so

10. * Zeppelinium - 31 Sovereign, Longbed X-cab, early Monday until my camera is full

11.* KimW 19' Bambi 2005, Jeep Grad Cherokee We-thru Sat.

12.* R & K - 18' Caravel, '07 tundra - Monday aft thru Sun am.

13. *str8strm - 34.5 ft. Classic Motorhome (no toad), 7kw onboard generator, tables, chairs, various beverages. Monday to Monday

14. jhelion - 26' 62 overlander, 2 people, M-F, GMC Yukon

15. Charlyf / 1knitwit, have figured out how to successfully cut and paste. We have a 20" Safari and will be there Monday thru Sunday. they are attending and are married, they have 2 tickets, one trailer and are trying to decide what to bring as a generator this year.

16.* Phil Gobie W/Gregg (2) Dodge Ram 77/31' W/awning, Gen. and all the typical porch stuff. plan to be there all week. No set time for arival or departure.

17. *silverbear - 31 ft AS, Ford F250 (20 ft), 2400 ESI Gen, arriving Monday, leaving Sunday or later...

18. ebair - 34ft AS, crew long bed Chev, 55 ft, pull out canopy + 20x10 canopy, gen set, arrival not set in stone yet but prob Mon AM, will add info as aquired

19. richard77 - 24ft AS, Willys Wagon or 19' Cortez MH, Honda gen. Monday - Monday, 10 x 10 canopy

* Don Cook

* drsbeddor


Names in RED will be removed from reservations list May1

[JulianneJ]

Hey all~
just rented threw Netflix a movie called:
Journey to the flame; 8 years of Burning Man.
Wish I had seen it before my first time oh so many years ago and wow how I miss my playa "home".
For those who are interested there is a Vegas event called Dark Skies in June. Pre funk party!

~Jules
Lucy wbbci memeber #4989
Theme camp The Osasis ~ Organ Donor Information

[Yhottys]

Originally Posted by richard77

1. * AllenPom - 27 ft AS with 8'x19' attached canopy, Toyota Sequoia, bike rack, - total length = 48ft, honda EU gen. Arrive Mon or Tues, leave Sun.

2. * ArtStream - 28 ft. AS, 15 ft box truck, 2k Honda genny, 50 ft. Arriving Monday, leaving?

3. * BamCamper - 16 ft. AS & attached Jeep, Honda genny, arriving Monday-Monday

4. * ChopperPilot - 17' Bambi II/Toyota FJ with small awning, tuesday, Honda EU, lots of neon and so much smack talk you need wings to stay above it.

5. * Cstar - 28' Safari SE, Ford F250, Monday thru Sunday or Monday

6. * DandB^2 - 16 foot 2007 Bambi, ford ranger, 2400 ESI Generator, M-F

7. * markparker22: 31' Excella, Suburban, generators, arrive Saturday before opening day (BM/DMV volunteer), departing Tuesday after closing.

8. * NevadaGeo (still a maybe) 31' 78 Excella, Chevy 3500

9. * Zenflyr - 22 ft Argosy, Dodge Sprinter, Monday thru Sat. or so

10. * Zeppelinium - 31 Sovereign, Longbed X-cab, early Monday until my camera is full

11.* KimW 19' Bambi 2005, Jeep Grad Cherokee We-thru Sat.

12.* R & K - 18' Caravel, '07 tundra - Monday aft thru Sun am.

13. *str8strm - 34.5 ft. Classic Motorhome (no toad), 7kw onboard generator, tables, chairs, various beverages. Monday to Monday

14. jhelion - 26' 62 overlander, 2 people, M-F, GMC Yukon

15. Charlyf / 1knitwit, have figured out how to successfully cut and paste. We have a 20" Safari and will be there Monday thru Sunday. they are attending and are married, they have 2 tickets, one trailer and are trying to decide what to bring as a generator this year.

16.* Phil Gobie W/Gregg (2) Dodge Ram 77/31' W/awning, Gen. and all the typical porch stuff. plan to be there all week. No set time for arival or departure.

17. *silverbear - 31 ft AS, Ford F250 (20 ft), 2400 ESI Gen, arriving Monday, leaving Sunday or later...

18. ebair - 34ft AS, crew long bed Chev, 55 ft, pull out canopy + 20x10 canopy, gen set, arrival not set in stone yet but prob Mon AM, will add info as aquired

19. richard77 - 24ft AS, Willys Wagon or 19' Cortez MH, Honda gen. Monday - Monday, 10 x 10 canopy

* Don Cook

* drsbeddor


Names in RED will be removed from reservations list May1

If there's space after May 1st, we would love to camp with you! 25' AS, Dodge Ram p/u, Monday to Sunday, generator and liquid refreshments!

Gemma and Murray