Burning Man 2016! Planning thread...

[funkill]

I received confirmation that our ticket order "situation" was approved.

Soooo, I'd like to join the Airstreameri. In addition to myself, I'll be dragging three girlfriends - 1 from AZ and 2 from MD. We're all virgin burners - and I'm hoping we can make it through the entire week.

I think the burden of readying the Silver Olive and all our gear will be on my shoulders. Though I've towed the Olive back and fourth across the country three times, she's been neglected. All the running gear is in order, but the rest of the systems have not been verified yet. Looks like I know what I'll be doing on the weekends for the next several months....

I've ready a lot of info on tips, planning and surviving the event - and have many friends who have been multiple times. But I'd like to know more about the Airstreameri camp, how I can help the camp and have a great experience with ya'll.

Laura (aka Funkill)

[funkill]

Not much activity here ... am I the only one excited?

Thinking about a shade structure... wondering if this could be modified for use? Material too thin? Frame too weak? No way do I want to "test" my awning in the playa conditions...

https://reno.craigslist.org/spo/5506695582.html

Laura

[RMB]

"Volcanic Vag-en-nah" ..that's got to be it ...but wait ...."Vintage Vag-en-nah ...mmmm very nice too!!

And Laura - you are not alone - Pun Bob and I are eagerly talking about BM weekly and accumulating what we need for the VVGN.

:-)

Cheers

[NevadaGeo]

Originally Posted by funkill

I received confirmation that our ticket order "situation" was approved.

Soooo, I'd like to join the Airstreameri. In addition to myself, I'll be dragging three girlfriends - 1 from AZ and 2 from MD. We're all virgin burners - and I'm hoping we can make it through the entire week.

I think the burden of readying the Silver Olive and all our gear will be on my shoulders. Though I've towed the Olive back and fourth across the country three times, she's been neglected. All the running gear is in order, but the rest of the systems have not been verified yet. Looks like I know what I'll be doing on the weekends for the next several months....

I've ready a lot of info on tips, planning and surviving the event - and have many friends who have been multiple times. But I'd like to know more about the Airstreameri camp, how I can help the camp and have a great experience with ya'll.

Laura (aka Funkill)

Welcome FunKi (no ill allowed out there..) We're a quiet group online, seems like we don't reinvent the camp every year anymore. One of us ain't here but somewhere in Europo, others are still working or just hiding out, some never do speak but show up and bring it. I'm so proud of RMB and Bob, they think it up, get through all the Arterie and FAST paperwork and bring something; right now they are working the way through DMV to bring something neat.
The "shade structure" is a Costco Carport I bought a couple years ago from PuppyLove in Reno, it's been very faithful at staying around in the blizzards and white outs(although we do nail it down with #5 and#6 rebar).
and now, back to working some more on the application... oh dear what I indenture everyone to do. Oh, we need someone to volunteer to do LNT contact.

[NevadaGeo]

Just a byline, but here's a link to last year's fun if anyone's interested. I had to look it up for some verbosity in the application http://www.airforums.com/forums/f288...-129564-5.html

a few more questions, Thanks Zep for the 2016 Camp Plan, a click and the application is sent. Now, we wait. Usually July when we hear, sometimes we'll get a clue by seeing us in the Theme Camp roster or somewhere.
Next, we'll need a bit of verbosity for the WhoWhatWhereWhyWhatfor, probably next month.

[funkill]

Originally Posted by NevadaGeo

Oh, we need someone to volunteer to do LNT contact.

Soooo, what's LNT contact? Last Nuclear Turnout, Listen Not Talk, Love New Trailers???

FunKi - nice twist...

[CDONA]

If I may answer, as I step from the shadows.
Leave No Trace
A return of Ma Nature's toxic waste playa to its pristine condition, , ,

[RMB]

Hi Vintage Volcanic Vag-en-nahs ! (actual, honourary & wannabee)

Here is a (poor) sketch of the proposed VVV. Our application goes in on Monday. Wish us luck!

[funkill]

Originally Posted by RMB

Hi Vintage Volcanic Vag-en-nahs ! (actual, honourary & wannabee)

Here is a (poor) sketch of the proposed VVV. Our application goes in on Monday. Wish us luck!

Sweet! Wishing Luck.

[NevadaGeo]

Originally Posted by CDONA

If I may answer, as I step from the shadows.
Leave No Trace
A return of Ma Nature's toxic waste playa to its pristine condition, , ,

Hay CDONA, Happy New Year!
FunKi, and everybody, check out the BurningMan Survival guide, lots of good stuff for a boring springtime evening. Lots of terms like Leave No Trace and MOOP.

[deepfringe]

Normally my wife and I bring our Airstream and camp with our kids and friends in our own camp. This year we are the only ones who bought tickets. How do we go about joining the airstream camp. We have a 25'. Who lays out the camp. Is there room for us? etc..

[NevadaGeo]

Originally Posted by deepfringe

Normally my wife and I bring our Airstream and camp with our kids and friends in our own camp. This year we are the only ones who bought tickets. How do we go about joining the airstream camp. We have a 25'. Who lays out the camp. Is there room for us? etc..

Welcome DeepFringe! We're probably about the most difficult camp to join, our dues are an astonishing $0, we require newbies to know more about the Survival Guide than we do, and you must have fun. No sour faces allowed. Contact our Chief Wrangler Zeppelinium, he can tell you more. We never know exactly where we'll be until we arrive, usually on 3:00 WTFoutthere unless the placer gods think we deserve to come in a few streets. When we get an ink lingling where we'll post on here, but that won't be until like July or August.

[Zeppelinium]

Originally Posted by deepfringe

Normally (???) my wife and I bring our Airstream and camp with our kids and friends in our own camp.

We will have to whip you into shape, as we don't normally accept any version of the word "normal." The good news is, we still have some room and kids are OK, too, as long as they keep their traps shut about how boring old people are.

Once we get a full roster (around the middle of June), I'll start considering special requests. The camp layout can change in real time, however, eg, we get a corner vs. the middle of a block. The camp is laid out to consider wind, pump truck access, and maintaining a level of openness to the street (we don't circle the wagons and wall off our interior).

Zep

[gnewel]

The Gyno's (Kelli and Gail) have tix, as do our kids (Conlin, M, 22yo and Madeline, F, 21yo, both Burgins), AND sister Jill with hubby Bruno.
The four of us oldsters will join in the Airstreamerii fun, with our little Bambi plus tents. The kids will be a presence, at least, but are threatening to set up camp elsewhere. We will see.
Count us in for a Gyno talk, help at the postcard station, postcard supplies and stamps, and driving shifts (Kelli).
I am scheming on a gifting idea I may or may not pull off, daVinci inspired. Bruno, being an artist and Italian, really should feature in it all somewhere, right?
Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new friends, too.
Gail

[RMB]

I am really sorry that the Gyno's have tix. What with Lyme disease and all, they are not welcome! They can be a real problem when walking in high grass. I have a jim-dandy tix remover though, and would be happy to bring it in case the tix haven't dropped off by then. Just put it over the little suckers head and pull - out he comes!

This is going to be a fantastic camp!

[deepfringe]

Please include Carrie and Ray in the camp plans. We can pitch in as needed.

[Zeppelinium]

Carrie and Ray, we have spot number 11 open. Welcome.

[jmrcohen]

Planning a solo trip to burning man this year. Alot of useful information on this site. Just wanted to join the group and see what's happening out there.

[Mtrid3r]

Trainwreck reporting for duties🙋. I will be providing espresso again this year. Last year 300 shots lasted 2 days. This year i will be doubling my inventory. Also looking forward to do volunteer work in BRC for the full 7 days. Any job recommendations? Art car is looking good! Cant wait to NOT get lost in the playa and loose my buddy's bike like last year. 😂😂😂

[jmrcohen]

hi all again. After doing some more looking around and re-reading the thread it would be great to be able to join the camp. how would i go about it and also how would i participate in camp/planning etc. thank!