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Old 01-15-2008, 05:29 PM   #21
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Zep- did that tree move?-I see that its on wheels.The art there is fantastic!

stella--No its not possible to get rid of that white clay dust!- My tent had one of those rain tarps over it and it came down to the ground and stopped at about 2 "--just enough space for the playa dust storms to put 1/4 "deep clay dust on my sleeping bag every night and everything else as well!

burnstream!--I love it!

I'd like to go abut once every 4 years I think.

I'd also like to stay on afterwards and help with what ever-- -I think that many stay after and spend one or two weeks cleaning up.....

Bam camper-- its the ART for sure!

Imagine this airstreamers-------25 to 30,000 people camped in a horseshoe that measures 1 mile wide by 1 mile tall--a shoe thats 4 or 5 "city blocks" thick! And in the middle of this wide open horseshoe there are many large constructions of ART!, muy fantastico ART!



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Old 01-15-2008, 05:41 PM   #22
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Buttercup- You are right there! feathers seem to be quite popular--I walked the perimeter fence where every wind blown thing eventually ended up--got a great silk
scarf!
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Old 01-15-2008, 06:04 PM   #23
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Playa amenities...

Forgot to mention the plentiful restrooms and showers...
and the easy access to a variety of sleeping accommodations.
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Old 01-15-2008, 08:01 PM   #24
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Our Airstream has attended, but we have not. My dear, and long suffering wife, talked me into loaning Bucky to a friend at work. In a very weak moment I agreed. They showed up with a horrid little Explorer and ended up taking not only the trailer but our Expedition as well. I ended up with the Explorer for a week and found out later that he had a pretty nice Model A which I would have rather used. Anyway, they went and had a great time. They were very nervous about not damaging anything and cleaned the trailer up better than I ever had. Not a trace of white dust. I did call them a few days later to tell them that I had found some funny looking dried up mushrooms in the ashtray and wanted to know if they wanted them back. After the panic subsided I admitted it was a joke. Two weeks after they returned one of the trailer wheels split in half while I was westbound from Tehachippi. Their karma must be a lot better than mine.
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Old 01-15-2008, 08:01 PM   #25
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O.K. I have made this post 3 times now. Somebody's playing with the database...
Imagine this - we were at just under 50,000 last year.
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Old 01-15-2008, 08:48 PM   #26
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You CAN get the playa dust off, at least you can think you can. After everything is nice and clean, you'll open something months later and see a layer of it. Today, in several inches of snow, working on the black tank in the Sovereign, I opened the bumper locker to hook up the generator and noticed the entire locker is white dusty! So what, great memories.

Yes, the tree moved. Lots of things move. Art cars, like the ant, move. They run over stupid people. The objective is to have some stupid people left on the last day so you've got someone to run over. Moving things move in the day. They move at night. It is dark out there at night and stupid people don't have lights on themselves...

As a first timer in 2007, my advice is (the most glaring big ticket items--just the musings of a newly ex-virgin Burner):

1. Plan to survive the potential of 40 kt winds every afternoon (can you button up, do you have a generator and A/C or at least a fan, what about your awning). The wind can last 4 hours and the temps will be in the mid-90s. It's a dry heat, but you need some kind of breeze...

2. Food for a week--ice for a week. Make your 7-day cooler early. See info on the Burning Man site for how to.

3. See if you can make it 7 days without dumping gray water, or figure out how to evaporate it. This was difficult.

4. If you're a first timer, think seriously about NOT planning on being there 7 days. It's really the best advice I got. I showed up Wednesday and departed Sunday. This year I plan on being there Monday and leaving Saturday, before the burn. In 2007 the population went from 40,000-odd during the week to 60,000-odd for the weekend. It was interesting to see the crowds at night on Friday-Saturday, but the "quiet" of the earlier part of the week was nice. Besides, the crowd seems to get younger as the week wears on (no offense, of course, but the decibels seem to go up proportionately). On the other hand, the art on the playa increases each day...

5. Decide what "participation" means for you and be ready--costumes, service, art, lights. It doesn't have to be much.

6. Find another Airstreamer (or two). You'll find that you spend half or more of your time in "camp" just talking and sharing food and drink. Emphsis on the sharing.

7. Bring a bicycle.

8. Don't leave your camp if you can't navigate. You will have to depend on the generosity of others, of which there is plenty, but you'll probably want to find your own bed eventually.

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Old 01-15-2008, 09:10 PM   #27
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Looks like a great time to express yourself, I wish I could go, have a great time!
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Old 01-16-2008, 04:30 PM   #28
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Just bought two tickets. Now I need to start planning! I guess it is the first step any way. We waited from 1:30 to 6:30 started about #7500 in line!
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Old 01-16-2008, 05:07 PM   #29
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Hey Phil!

Glad to know you will be joining us

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Old 01-16-2008, 05:59 PM   #30
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I scored my tickets before lunch today . . . and now I'm jones'n for a bambi . . .


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Old 01-16-2008, 06:12 PM   #31
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Hey Michael,

Looking forward to another burn! Need good Pod Partners....
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Old 01-17-2008, 01:32 PM   #32
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1st Expeditionary Burning Man Rally



Do to some technical migration things, please restrain yourself from signing up to this rally for the next 24 hours.

In the mean time, get your tickets at:
The Burning Man Project :: Welcome Home

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Old 01-17-2008, 02:48 PM   #33
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Great Link and Video Explanation of Burning Man



I would love to make this one but I am not sure that the timing is good for me...

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Old 01-17-2008, 05:28 PM   #34
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Old 01-17-2008, 08:58 PM   #35
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Do to some technical migration things, please restrain yourself from signing up to this rally for the next 24 hours.

In the mean time, get your tickets at:
The Burning Man Project :: Welcome Home

Michael
Andy R got Michael's graphic posted up on the airforums.com portal page. That's really cool! You might have to refresh your browser on the portal page several times to see it -- these rally logos are getting very popular!

This means it's okay to resume signing up.
Michael? You've got it from here on buddy.
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Old 01-19-2008, 07:25 AM   #36
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Sign-up, line-up, fall-out

The captain has turned off the seatbelt sign, so feel free to unfasten you seat belt and roam around the cabin.

Sign me up
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Old 01-19-2008, 10:00 AM   #37
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Andy R got Michael's graphic posted up on the airforums.com portal page. That's really cool! You might have to refresh your browser on the portal page several times to see it -- these rally logos are getting very popular!



This means it's okay to resume signing up.
Michael? You've got it from here on buddy.
In sailboat racing you normally receive a participant plaque which is nothing more than the name of the event and dates on a piece of brass plate, I have been on boats with 20 or more attached to one of the bulkheads. It is a great way to remember good times and document the history of the boat. I don't make many rallies but I think I will start displaying the graphics's on the inside of my door for the ones I do attend.

My wife and I were fortunate enough to meet Michael at the Can Opener Rally his art is great and I now have a selection from his collection gracing my Airstream, it puts you in mind of travel and far away places.

Michael has an unique way of marking off his traillers attendence at Burning Man, it would be for him to share but it caught my eye.
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Old 01-21-2008, 03:39 PM   #38
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Do to some technical migration things, please restrain yourself from signing up to this rally for the next 24 hours.

In the mean time, get your tickets at:
The Burning Man Project :: Welcome Home

Michael

Hi Michael, Ruth from Burnstream court here. I've been watching the posts and it sounds like a lot of fun. I love seeing all the are you are producing especially the t-shirt designs.
This will be our 7th year at BM and we love it. I can't say enough great things about this event. Maybe I should mention to everyone that they need to bring a bicycle or they will be doing a lot of walking.
I'm looking forward to seeing you in Aug.
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Old 02-06-2008, 08:23 PM   #39
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I want to go!!! I can help with something, could be there any time!!!
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Old 02-06-2008, 11:15 PM   #40
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Hi there,
Sandra from Vista, San Diego here. this sounds like a really interesting rally. i'm new to the Airstream life style. just celebrated my 1st. month with my "silver Buddha". i have two rallies under my belt and loving it. so i'm signing up for this one as well. it dosen't look like pets would be a good thing to bring...too hot probably. am i right?

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