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Afternoon Party - 2004 Virgins

2007-09-04T19:37:33Z

I want to throw a party. For you guys. All of the 2004 Virgins that made an everlasting impression on my life.

I just spent many hours reading ALL of the posts in this tribe, and the tears are still flowing. I NEED to see you all on the playa this year. I want to reconnect, share stories and give hugs.

I'll be camping with Silicone Village at 6:30 and C, and there is a huge bar there that should be able to support a good sized group. I know it's last minute, so I'm asking that you post a reply for me here to see if you're up for getting together. I'm thinking Thursday afternoon, a few hours before sunset.

Who's up for that?

I want to give out some gifts to you all, hopefully I'll be able to get them all finished in time. Let's see how many people can show up...

I miss you guys so much it's making me cry again.

Cherry Bomb

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Mail something if your not going

2007-08-12T18:10:29Z

For those not going, let me make a suggestion for bringing smiles on the playa even though you can't make it. Get the playa address and the camp name of a couple friends that are going. Then around august 20th, mail a box of goodies (liquor, toys, stamps, envelops, etc.) to that person on the playa. Yes the playa has a post office. What you do is have a box for each person with their stuff in it along with the name (nickname) the name of the camp and playa address on the outside (don't forget to decorate). Then put those boxes in one box that is addressed to the following:

c/o BRCPO
Burning Man
Black Rock City, NV 89412

At the black rock post office they will open the box and take out the smaller boxes and deliver them. Be sure to include a nice note inside the big box thanking the BRC postal workers and a gift such as liquor or other item for the post workers is suggested after all they are traipsing accross the playa to deliver your mail.

I've done this the past two years that I have missed going and the recipients of my packages have been overwhelmed each time. So this year I will definitely be volunteering at the post office.

Puppy
=:-)

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Where will you be in 2007??

2007-08-10T09:26:45Z

Greetings -

I was wondering where some of you are going to be in 2007?? What camp are you with?

It is crazy how in the last three years i have met more of you in person via others from this tribe i had no idea were part of this tribe when i originally joined! small world.. :)

hope you are all doing well - only 93 days till the man burns!!

This year you can find me at:

Bob Barker's Fun & Games Camp - COME ON DOWN!!!
www.barkers-beauties.com (still under construction)

We are all about the price is right this year in honor of bob and his career. Come see if you can make it from contestant's row to the stage to play DRINKO!, try your luck at putting, the BOB toss, or a variety of other games..if you win you will be rewarded with a tasty libation.

We will be hosting HUMP DAY HAPPY HOUR WENDS 6-9pm with music by B-Lit, NeoVizion & Neeko.

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Updates from my 2004 friends?

2007-05-20T20:49:15Z

So... where are we all now?

I'm in the process of moving to the bay area from Los Angeles. For me, this is going back to where I lived in the 90's, but what I'm also looking forward to is cutting my drive time to the playa in half! eheh. I love that part.

My plans for the playa this year are going to be entirely different from '05. I'm going to be building a similar sized camp, but I'll likely have a more dedicated public area this time, as opposed to just my sleep and recover space that was shared with a friend. I don't know exactly where I'm camping yet, but I imagine it will be with a crossover group of people from RWB, Arizona and Nuc Fam.

What are you all up too? Where is everyone at?

CB

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Can you feel it? Can ya?

2007-04-28T05:07:24Z

Very excited lately... it hit me about a week ago.

Got the tickets... looking and planning out my festival circuit (currently Dark Skies and Elysium... pondering LIB).

Something about Springtime, the festivals, the weather warming up. It all ties in and suddenly I have that feeling again. Driving home I want to cheer when the sun goes down... I go down into the garage and start pulling together all the gear and smell the playa dust, I start dreaming up art cars and shade structure modifications... what new fangled meal should I cook up... do I think I can keep ice cream frozen till Wednesday without a generator?

I love this time of year.

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'Piss Clear' newspaper

2006-07-26T07:59:40Z

Anyone else think the 'Piss Clear' alternative newspaper was negative, cynical, and almost spiteful? For me, while occasionally funny, mostly it was as discouraging to read as any of the crap Fox News spews out. I'm gonna have a chat with the editor and find out why he goes to Burning Man if he so totally hates it's citizens and management so much.

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2006 tickets purchased

2006-06-05T21:55:21Z

Okay... building momentum again.

How we doing, friends?

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Lucent Delirium Presales now on sale!

2005-09-21T06:17:08Z

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What's in store for Lucent Delirium?

First off, we've teamed up with Lorin (Bassnectar) to help him release his
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We're also bringing in world renowned dj Cheb i Sabbah as our special guest
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And to spice things up a bit, we're having the dusty duo that rocked the
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photo hunt: topless fire spinner after the man burned

2005-09-17T14:42:05Z

Greetings dear '04 virgins,

I know this is a long shot, but we are looking for photos or viedo of our little impromptu fire jam shortly after the man burned. I realize there are quite a few of them, but this one was somewhere between 9:30-11:00. A group of drummers showed up, in addition to a fellow with an electric bass guitar towed by his bike -- wonderful stuff for spinning, and all in all quite the little gathering.

To help jog your memory, I was topless, wearing black leather chaps, black leggings, and a red bandaner and spinning poi. One of the other girl poi spinners had long blonde dreds and there was also a guy spinning staff. Any photos or video would be wonderful!

Yours in Dust

Simone

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Snifff

2005-09-07T19:11:10Z

So here I am on opening day of BM, sitting in my office. Over the last week I have gone through all of the "ok today I would have flown out, about now I would have been driving through the mountains seeing burner cars packed to the hilt with stuff seeing smiles, hugs, and lots of beautiful people in the rest stops. I would have been very relieved comming around the bend to see the city down on the right not much more than the man, scattered cars and a few structures slowly building. I would have gotten a little laugh as to the hokey ticket takers in black trench coats like some kind of rouge posse protecting the ponderosa. The sadness I would have had at the greeters station when I begged for a spanking but I had already been before, ahhh there's only one first time.

I can only remember how much fun it was to arrive 3 days before the opening bell last year so I could see the playa go from barren waste land to a triving community on the brink of happiness.

and then for the entire week to go by in a flash, but one of the most remarkable flashes ever. I feel a bit empty today. I have sent a few things to the playa to make a few people smile, but although I don't think of myself as selfish, I wonder what will make me smile. I didn't go by choice so I could go on a different adventure in two weeks, but there is still this longing, this empty space in my mind that is lonely without the people, the smell, the taste of what the whole community is about. It has been very enjoyable watching a new generation of virgins get excieted and it only makes my soul hurt more. Saturday night I will be deep in a cave (litterally) but I plan on burning my own little stick man. my rambling is over now, I'm not any better, but hey I am just one man, looking forward to seeing my friends again and going home next year.

Puppy
=:-(

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why go to burning man alone? join us! we've got beer and girls!

2005-08-25T18:16:13Z

we need some last minute drivers to join us in our camp because of a few last minute flakers. join up with us, the royale. we're within the illumination village (flaming lotus girls) at 8:30 and esplanade (freak show central). we just need a few drivers and some funds for our shared amenities (shower, electricity, rental truck for all your stuff, our own dome, kegs, water).
give me a call if you want to join.

andrew
650 544 0237

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Love Puddle Camp!

2005-08-25T17:24:58Z

Come visit our Love Salon at LovePuddleCamp, located at 4:30 & BiPolar.

You'll be treated well, I promise.

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Virgin Burner needs ride from Reno to BRC on 31st

2005-08-24T04:21:01Z

My "for sure" ride and my "Potential" ride both fell through. My flight gets into Reno at 1:25pm on Wed, 31st. Does anyone know of someone picking someone up or just heading out that day wouldn't mind giving me a lift? I'll be traveling light, as all my things are going down early. scandalousjen@gmail.com
Thanks!
Jen

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Your wish is my command

2005-08-21T06:07:39Z

BRC has a post office, and just as people can send out mail, mail can be sent to BRC. Now since I am unable to go the BRC this year I plan on sending a package to my camp. So here is the question. You have been on the playa for 4 days, and a package is delivered to you unexpectedly.

When you open the package what would make you smile?

Some current thoughts are sending a miniature margarita package, small bottle of tequila, marg mix, salt, lime juice.

But I would like your ideas to help expand my options.

Puppy
=:-)

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2004 Virgins attending in 2005?

2005-08-21T06:05:28Z

Okay guys.. I'm going to start posting again in this tribe. Gunna rally up some support and see what's up this year on the playa for our "class". We had some awesome experiences last year and made some amazing connections. Let's keep that spirit alive and get back rollin!

Who's in?

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2004 Virgins in 2005

2005-08-19T23:10:19Z

I know, getting a little redundant, but live with it.

This year for me has been a really amazing roller coaster ride. Nothing about my life was the same from the minute I got on the playa and as much change as that brought, it continued to change just as intensely as time went on off the playa.

New town to live in, major career change set in motion (still evolving that one), I came to face to face with my issues with alcohol (something that most of you don't even know I have) and most importantly on the playa I met Firefly.

Inside of all that I really have dropped the ball with this community. Last year I was all over the place, posting 3-5 times a day from 4 months before the Burn. We had the most amazing community gather together and on the playa we met, formed bonds that lasted forever and fell in love with each other all through one silly little tribe.

Just being associated with all of you propelled my virgin playa experience into epic proportions.

Obviously this year I've been completely vacant from this tribe and all of you. But most of you remain and as I look through the members list I see that many of you have joined even after last years Burn.

This is what I ask:

Do what you can to attend the 2005 Virgin meetups. When you're there, walk over to me at some point and introduce yourself. Even if you think I already know you. Tell me you're a 2004 Virgin and let me do the rest. I want to thank each and every one of you for making a profound difference in my life. I want to do it in person and I want to do it on the playa.

Thank you all so much. I'll see you on the playa.

Cherry Bomb

P.S. Watch out 2006. I'm coming back with a vengance.

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Playa PARTY! Tuesday Night! Cosmic Canadian Cat Camp

2005-08-19T20:58:32Z

Playa PARTY! Tuesday Night! Cosmic Canadian Cat Camp

COME COME COME COME to c4camp and BRC Animal Control's
****PUSSY CONTROL PARTY****

Where: Canadian Cosmic Cat Camp (c4camp)
Even More Where: 4:30 and Bipolar beside the Black Rock City Animal Control Camp
Still More Where: the dome looks like a bit cat
When: Tuesday night, August 30th
Theme: I'm not sure, but the dome has a jungle theme, so jungle or pussy would probably be coolio.

There will be a catification station for those who are non-feliniquious.

We also have an underwater themed chill dome.

So much fun to see everyone out on Tuesday.

And don't forget the Orange Party at Camp Orange (9:00 and Esplanade) on Wednesday.

Moreover, I have heard rumours that our camp is hosting the after-party/orgy for the Great Canadian Beaver Eating Contest on Thursday night/Friday Morning.

love from sam!

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The Truth about EL Wire

2005-08-13T15:34:52Z

I know its passe but i need to illuminate my bike for the playa. Does all EL Wire require an AC inverter? Can you get strands that are break-and-glow like glow sticks? where do I find such stuff?

THANKS!!!

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A Couple of Quick Questions

2005-08-04T18:49:29Z

Hey there 2004 Virgins. Just wanted to ask a quick question or two of those who made it to the Playa last year (and to congradulate those whom survived).

Did you find info in this tribe usefull and relevant?

Was there anything that you found yourself unprepared for but could have been if it had been brought up here?

If you're not on the 2005 Virgins tribe, do you have any advice you could give '05 virgins?

---
rodent (putting the eek in geek)

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Slightly off Topic

2005-08-02T19:24:44Z

Off topic but it has to do with me... so I'm sharing with YOU! heeheh.

Okay... so I'm taking the plunge. Check my blog for the details, but I've finally embraced working on people for a living.

Woohoo...

Cherry Bomb

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2005 on playa meet up

2005-07-26T06:41:26Z

This time we're gunna be REALLY specific where to meet up.. eheh. At the base of the Man. Very simple... look for the banner I'll be waving with the logo on it.

I'll have more custom gifties, lots of love all that show up.

Who else wants to contribute to our meet up? Wanna do a service for everyone? Make a scrapbook? Someone wanna be official photographer?

Lemmie know!

Cherry Bomb

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Ride the red bus to BM

2005-07-23T20:42:55Z

I am taking a full size bus from Michigan to BM and back.
I’m looking for burners from the Midwest (or from anywhere along Hwy 80) to join us in the adventure, and to share in the fuel cost.
We depart from Michigan on Aug 22 or Aug 23, arrive at BRC Aug 25, and leave BRC some time after the burn.
The bus has plenty of room for gear, 6 bunk beds, 2 sofas, bus seats & a roof deck.

With at least 3 people sharing the cost, the fuel cost becomes the same as taking the trip in a regular (18 MPG) car. As more people participate, the cost becomes progressively lower.
Detailed travel time, mileage & cost estimates are available.

Those who are interested or want additional information can contact me (ASAP) at:
giora777@comcast.net

Giora Adam

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Virgin Burner books gig

2005-07-03T19:40:32Z

Hi all

Yep, I'm a virgin and proud to be cause I look forward to the journey. Sure, there's plenty of info on what to bring, how to get there and by my procrastinatory nature...I'll probably pack the night before.

anyway, just wanted to invite you to the Cafe Tuesday night at 9pm where I got booked for a gig playing some classical and chill out instrumental guitar music for all to enjoy.

Looking forward to having my burner cherry busted....

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~ANANGA RANGA~ Friday, July 22nd...

2005-07-02T10:15:43Z

Join us for our final extravaganza before the playa...
One sexy night of crazy entertainment!

THE MUTAYTOR
over 70 thundering drums with mad, breathtaking, life defying performances
www.mutaytor.com

THE DO LAB
providing atmosphere with extreme decor and lighting
www.thedolab.com

LUCENT DOSSIER VAUDEVILLE CIRQUE
debuting their much anticipated "Enchantself" performance
www.lucentdossier.com

DJ WOLFIE
powerful tech-house and breaks
www.djwolfie.com

DAVID STARFIRE
nu-skool breaks
www.davidstarfire.com

and there's more to come...

ANANGA RANGA!
Friday, July 22nd
at The Henry Fonda Music Box
9pm - 3am

$15 in advance/ before 10:30pm
$20 at the door/ after 10:30pm

tickets available at: www.henryfondatheater.com

brought you by Mutaytor and The Do LaB!

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BM 2004 pics!

2005-06-29T16:29:20Z

Hey there burners!

Last year was my first time at Burning Man and I made it out of there with over a hundred of the funnest, coolest, most colorful pictures I've seen. You can't imagine how stoked I was that my cheap little webcam/digicam survived. Anyway, I've got a whole bunch of them scattered throughout my album if any of you are interested.

See you on the playa!
Indi

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playa love

2005-06-29T06:30:17Z

is it real? I need to know. :-\

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NEW TRIBE -- Burning man TIPS

2005-06-28T06:30:16Z

Location Canada
New TRIBE = Burning Man Tips

Intended Purpose of this tribe: Gifting of information to all Burners and or wanabe Burners

BMT - Tribe members or any Tribe member of a related BM tribe

Please post at least one discussion topic, And / OR “copy and paste” from an old archived discussion from a tribe that would contain information that could be useful to ANY that are interested in going, learning about Burning Man or participating in it. (Camping tips, what food to eat, foot care –web links --- whatever,.

Gift your 5 minutes of time, knowledge and love– to help others that want to know – a valuable resource of information that was lovingly composed is contained in the numerous and various tribe postings that get lost in with the archives of that tribe and all the other chatter.

Sure there may be many double postings, but so what… its all good. !!!

tribes.tribe.net/burning_man_tips

This is not intended to replace the live advice and chat on the other tribes, only to enhance it and provide a central archival point.

feel free to post this on other BM related tribes, as I am not a member of all of them

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for you, my fellow virgins..

2005-04-04T00:07:05Z

Can you believe that it was a year ago that we were all on our journey to our first burn?

I don’t know about you, but my life has done a complete 180 since my virgin trip to the playa…I have made some kick ass friends from this tribe who I can’t wait to see again…I have lost friends from this tribe but learned lessons in life…I broke my first bones in 28 years – my elbow and big toe on my left side (falling down stairs)…had a nervous breakdown…moved to a new town…got a new job…started taking yoga again….and all this happened within a month of each other…and way after I physically left the playa.

The most important things though are the subtle lessons I have learned and the subtle changes that have happened in my life because of my trip to the playa. My perspective in this dream called society has been skewed for the better…my compassion and understanding and connection with myself and others has strengthened…my heart is more open and accepting as well as forgiving and I have no doubt that this is all because of my experience on the playa. I feel more connected and more a part of the greater picture and you know what? It’s nice and scary as hell but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I just felt like sharing this with you, my fellow burners and wanted to see how everyone else’s trip back to reality has been – 6 months later. And I wanted to thank everyone in this tribe for being a part of my life in some way or another and contributing to my on-going journey.

I am not sure if I will make it home this year but know that this tribe and those of you I met have made a lasting impression on me and I know we will meet again…back at home where we belong.

XO-Susie Starr

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Stir the dust...

2005-02-01T13:19:45Z

The morning is cold and clear. I can see the stars shining bright and powerful in the sky. I breath deep the crisp air and am taken once again to the playa...

I'm taken back to my first night on the playa. I was walking alone an hour or so before dawn. The playa was quiet. My senses were alive, having just spent the evening meeting my new family and wandering my ancient home, having just arrived in this lifetime.

I cried that early morning as I cry now. Thrilled to be alive and Burning with passions. I can hear the dull heartbeat of Black Rock City in my mind. I can feel the energy of it's people... even now. Even this early morning, so many miles away, so many months ago.

My tickets arrived a couple days ago.

Can you feel it? Can ya?

Cherry Bomb

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BM 05'

2005-01-28T20:52:41Z

Any crazy predictions for this year's burn.. as for more people participating creativily..This year is going to be a challenge for me just to get there from NYC but I plan on sending my work most likely with the container crew..

*J

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wish i knew about this tribe before i went...

2004-12-22T11:04:39Z

but either way, howdy all! i guess i'm no longer a virgin but 2004 was my first year and it was life-altering in every way possible.

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CONGRATS TO ALL MEMBERS OF THIS TRIBE!!!

2004-12-19T01:38:14Z

I know its a little late but just in case no one told you....you now have the right to turn to any virgin you see at any future burningman and say "2004 was so much better because.........."

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Sea of Dreams 2005 / New Years Eve!! LA

2004-12-13T22:47:08Z

ANON SALON
in association with DREAM CIRCUS
embarks upon
SEA OF DREAMS '05 in LA

ODDySEA!
NEW YEAR'S EVE-O-LUTION!
Friday, December 31, 2004
8:30pm - 4:30am

In the five exquisite
PARK PLAZA BALLROOMS
PARK PLAZA HOTEL
607 South Park View Street
(@ 6th St. & MacArthur Park)
LOS ANGELES!
Your Costumed Participation is Encouraged.

ADVANCE TICKETS@ www.anonsalon.com

UP TO DATE INFO HERE @ www.anonsalon.com/seaofdreams05/LA

An Epic Night's Journey through Five Mythical and Musical Worlds,
Including Very Special Performances from DREAM CIRCUS

THE SUITOR'S BANQUET
Hosted by The Do LaB & Mutaytor
* MUTAYTOR ( Burning Man Drumming Thunder)
w/ Super Hoopers, Glowing Go-Go & Aerial Dance!
* The Do LaB DESIGN (thedolab.com)
* ALCYONE (SF MysticHaus w/Vocals)
* ANIMASTIK (Trip-Hop Fun-Kadelic)
* DREAM MATRIX THEATER (Funk Monsta, WOW)
* DJ WOLFIE (Night Gallery)
* PORTER TINSLEY (Dirty Funky Techno)
* LUCENT DOSSIER VAUDEVILLE DANCERS
* ARCANE REALITIES (ViZuALS)

KALYPSO'S KAVE featuring "Circus of the Senses"
Hosted by El Circo
* LORIN (Bass Nectar)
* PAPACHANGO (El Circo)
* OOAH the TURNTABLIST (LABADJ)
* PATRICIO (LABADJ)
* SHAWNA (Apsara)
* Stiltwalking dream creatures, shadow dancers, luminous wings, comedie and
video/visual tricksters
* SPECIAL PERFORMANCES FROM EL CIRCO

ISLE OF SIRENS
Hosted by Tribal Temple
* LOST (formerly Lost at Last)
* NAKED RHYTHM (Mid-Eastern Tribal Tech)
* ANAHATA AND TRIBAL TEMPLE (Belly Dance Trance)
* TONEHENGE w/special guest Caroluna (Hi-Voltage World)
* DJ GABE (Didjital, Tara)
* JASON SAVILLE (Piscean Love Fest, Tara)

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES FROM
ANAHATA & TRIBAL TEMPLE

THE CYCLOP'S LAIR
Hosted by Xara & Mystik Alchemy
* MICHELE BASS (Mystik Alchemy)
* JEROME OLIVER (Mystik Alchemy)
* DAVID STARFIRE (Radio Assassins)
* DJ DANDELION
* Special late night with GOLDEN BUDDHA
* XARA (Tropical Urbanic Enviro)
* BIOMORPHICA (Terpsichore Vid-You-Alls)

ITHAC-ANON
Hosted by ANON SALON
* THE TOLEDO SHOW (Speakeasy Jazz Cabaret)
* HELIOS JIVE (the Do LaB)
* CAROLUNA (Operatic Decadence)
* VORDO (Abstrakt Zone)
* DJ BUI (the Do LaB)

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So what will you do differently next year?

2004-12-03T00:18:58Z

Before I sign off this tribe, my "virgin" status fulfilled, I thought I'd pose one last question to the 2004 virgins-no-more.....

What did you do (or not do) this year, that didn't work so well for you?
What advice did you WISH you had followed?
And, what DID work for you, that you think is important?

For me:

-Talk to more people. I think my "so so" burn had a lot to do with the fact that I didn't push my boundaries and "talk to strangers". I didn't wander into any random camps, and sit down and talk. I didn't go to many events (due to lines & such, mostly), and I didn't even connect much with the people in my theme camp. This was the BIG thing I need to change, if I'm going to go next year.

-I wish I'd made plans with a veteran burner to run around with them early in the week, to grok their energy, and how they experience the playa- I wasn't looking for a hand-hold, just someone who has been there, done that, and can get over the basic "I just need to survive!!" instinct that I was crippled with a lot of the week.

-Be more careful about packing the cooler & closing ziplocks (eew, soggy breakfast burritos).

-Also with the cooler- we got a 5-day Coleman cooler which worked GREAT as our only cooler(bought more ice Thursday, still had plenty on Sunday morning). However, if we'd had a partition down the middle so we weren't always digging through the WHOLE thing for the small stuff that tended to get lost down in there...

What I DID do, that worked:

-I volunteered. Well, not until Friday, but I did. As a lapdancer at the Critical Tits party, and it was great- it forced me into interacting, and getting face-to-face (and face-to-breasts, ahem) with some other burners, and out of the insulated pod my sweetie and I had built around ourselves for the week. Great fun!

-I overprepared, made a list, checked it twice, and brought all the things I could find that would be a comfort. Spray bottle with water and lavender, we kept in the cooler. Tasty drinks. Comfy bedding. PLENTY of water, enough for a shower every day. Costumes. Comfy clothing for during the day, when I wasn't quite into the massive costume-kick. A bike. Options for footwear. Peppermint foot lotion. The works!

Yours?

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 46 replies

Links to great photos

2004-10-30T16:55:16Z

Click here for some guy's WONDERFUL professional quality shots:

http://www.webbery.com/galleries/burningman/bm04/index.html

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 1 reply

Vote

2004-10-29T20:25:30Z

I'm changing my tribe photo to this simple reminder to "Vote" until after Nov. 2. Anyone want to join me?

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boston decom

2004-10-27T14:30:27Z

was this past weekend, and it ROCKED! I got together with the other pro-decom bostonians (not that hard to find, really :-) and we made it happen! In about two weeks, we gathered energy and talents, performers, acrobats, etc. and put a fantastic art/light installation in a big, funky s. boston loft. People really dug the ambient womb tunnel...

i got to drum too, with some solid dudes. the energy just went way up, and i knew it was a kickin' night. everyone stepped up and offered - ace bartenders, warm greeters, fearless performers, light-tech wizards, djs.. you get the picture. big props to the redtail crew for hosting. big big love to the people, who shined to pack the place with light.

-JD

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hookahdome

2004-10-14T21:47:30Z

yea baby.......

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 5 replies

Great new photo

2004-10-13T14:04:12Z

I have just uploaded a classic photo from the monday virgin meetup.

Tribe.netters represent!

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New Tribe member

2004-10-08T21:42:27Z

So nice to see that there is a network of other BM 04 virgins. Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday in SF and next Saturday in LA. I'll be the one in a long orange and yellow skirt with pink in my hair. Can't wait to meet you "family" members, and give you a HUGE SMOOCH!! :)

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 3 replies

anyone going to SF decom from LA?

2004-10-07T22:54:43Z

Yay! I'm so excited that my fall break is the same weekend as the san francisco decom! Coincidence? I think not.

Just wondering if anyone else was going up and if they would want to carpool.

Mango

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 5 replies

Portland Decompression.....COME VISIT ME!!!!

2004-10-07T16:18:41Z

I will be there and you all need to come also!!! For those of you who know the most lovely young lady from Boston.....Jeneye, she will be attending with me :D. 100 acres and alot of music, art, and love!!!! Plus I will be there and more importantly Jeneye will be there!!!!

www.burningmanportland.com

Flamingo

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 1 reply

Burning Man Film Festival in Santa Cruz

2004-10-04T14:27:21Z

Hey all,
We're doing our third annual in Santa Cruz this coming Saturday, October 9 at the Rio Theatre. 400 folks turned out for last year's event and I'd like to believe a good time was had by all.

You can check out all the details here: http://www.burningbeach.com/filmfestival2004.html .

This is a great warm up for the SF Decom and a great way to show Burning Man to folks who haven't attended. If you could spread the word, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks for your consideration,

Jim/ronjon

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 0 replies

Some pics 4 u

2004-10-02T03:44:37Z

Hi guys,

I added a pic from the first virgin m&g to the tribe. Plus, here is a link to some pics I took, with captions:

http://tinyurl.com/6t4ab

Enjoy!!

Love to all,
JD

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 4 replies

Next year, this tribe...

2004-09-30T19:32:41Z

So there is lots of back and forth about the tribe and what should happen to it. Below are the options that I think are best, and I'd like everyone to pitch in and give your thoughts about how to handle it.

Option #1.)
Archive the tribe. Basically let it fall by the wayside, with a drop in posting and activity. No more promotions, just good converstations from all the good peeps here. I'll moderate, but there will not be the same intensity in posting and activity as we're all (mostly) veterans now. The name stays the same, we just hang as friends.

Option #2.)
Start a NEW tribe all together, BM 05 Virgins, and as veterans we take on the job of supporting the new crew of virgins. Johnny D, Miga, Susie... we all play the roles of RedTux and LyingBare and StarFox and lend our support to the newbies that join up. Give like we were given to. We create a new tribe so this one remains the same and have our chill place and lovely home. The challenge is in finding a motivated 05 Virgin who wants to take on the task of moderation and running the show. It's not all that hard, I'll obviously give all the support I can.

Option #3.)
Change this Tribe's name and keep on truckin. Pretty simple, I remain the mod and roll as usual. I won't do as much, in fact I'll try and appoint a newbie to lead, it's just better that way. The advantages are that all this info remains, the pictures and the posts and people can browse easily and at will. It also keeps the membership up and the community strong. The downside is we loose a little identity and the posts will get mixed in. There will be some confusion with even postings, but as long as we are cool with it all, it will work out.

Let me know what you all thing. Remember, this tribe is for all of us, let's do what's best for the whole.

Cherry Bomb

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 18 replies

No Sleep/ Dreams

2004-09-30T13:56:07Z

On the Playa I slept very well, mostly because when I layed down I was exhausted (sp). Back in the mugle world though I have yet to truly have a good nights sleep. I constantly wake up in my tent wondering where I am at, then minutes (hours)later I will realize I am in my own bed in Texas. I keep wondering why there is an alarm clock in my tent. I found myself in my garage the other night looking for the portos. (I'm not joking):)

Everynight, I have been on the playa, and almost every night I am laying in my tent thinking of the day I had on the playa or someone I met. There is usually someone asleep in bed with me, and although I hold onto her, I don't know her name or what she even looks like. I think my dog is afraid of me now.

Puppy
=:-0

PS: NExt weekend is our decompression (by the way did you know that Larry Harvey has been busy getting trademarks for words such as Decompression?

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 6 replies

Cool pic from temple

2004-09-27T19:16:24Z

Ok The aTemple was my most favorite place come Sunday morning at Sunrise. Take a look at the very cool panoramic:
Puppy
=:-)

wow. this is awesome.

requires quicktime:
> http://www.panoramas.dk/fullscreen3/f38.html

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 5 replies

PICTURES ARE POSTED

2004-09-22T18:16:52Z

I have uploaded all 400+ photos I took on Ofoto. Many of the night ones look terrible and jittery, but I was enjoying the moments, the pictures were only secondary. and they are in date order starting Sunday morning the 29th through Sunday night the 5th.

http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?&collid=113091436105&page=1&sort_order=0

So enjoy.
Puppy
=:-)

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 10 replies

Trademarking "Decompression"

2004-09-22T06:15:10Z

This came up in another thread, but I thought it might be important enough to start a new thread.

RE: "(by the way did you know that Larry Harvey has been busy getting trademarks for words such as Decompression?)"

This is actually for good reason. The last thing the org needs is for some jackholes to throw a destructive "event" where people scar the land, leave a mess, and people get hurt or worse, and have it be called a Decompression and be tied back to BM, resulting in possible liability claims and a generally tarnished rep. Also, the org doesn't want people tying their for-profit events to BM in order to attract attendees.

If you regional coordinator gets a chance to talk to folks who want to plan a decompression, the co will explain that using the term is fine, and does not require royalties or anything like that. Fine, provided they leave no trace, foster community, and funnel any proceeds back into the event or the art community or something like that, etc.

So yes, there are moves underway to restrict the use of the term Decompression and Burning Man, etc., but I think it's probably for the best. I can see the argument though that it just means more rules...

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 3 replies

Burning Man 2005 Virgin tribe started

2004-09-20T23:24:55Z

Hello all I just got done creating a tribe for '05 virgins and support staff or vets to help us a long the way. Please feel free to check it out and join and to send me any suggestions on moderating the tribe.

KYLE

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 3 replies

2K5

2004-09-20T22:21:20Z

I was at a house party and I met a potential virgin for 2K5. Her boyfriend is a burner, and her roomates are burners, in fact they also work with DPW.

I think we should create a new tribe for 2K5 burners and this could be used as an alumi tribe of sorts. :-)

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 14 replies

2005 VIRGIN

2004-09-20T22:06:41Z

Hey all...I didn't get to BM this year. I am excited for burning man already for next year...should there be tribe started for 2005 virgins already ?

Peace

KYLE

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Fuck me running! Why me?

2004-09-20T18:28:42Z

Sorry for the intrusion. I am really pulling my hair out now. I got an email this morning telling me I was invited to the first set of testing and interviews for railroad in Vancouver. I am currently unemployed and this job is rather sweet. It would double the pay of my last job. They want me to come in on the 31st for testing and a basic interview. Then comes the hair test. The only problem I will be on the playa by then. I am too deep in now to change plans. I emailed them and hopefully I can reschedule. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Jason

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 25 replies

What's your Playa Name?

2004-09-18T22:31:35Z

Ok, so there was A LOT of discussion on this tribe about playa names - pros, cons, how they were given etc. So, who among the virgins received a playa name and what was the story behind it? Share with your former virgin mates!

Ok, I'll go first.. The playa bestowed A LOT of wonderous things on me this year. However a playa was not one of them.. Wasn't worried either way. There were a few banied about before I got there, however nothing really stuck. Oh well, there will be plenty more chances (ie years of my attendance) for something to hold fast.

What are you now called?

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 21 replies

An Idea for Peace between the newbies and the old-timers and BM

2004-09-16T18:24:04Z

So, this issue about how to deal with so many newcomers and how to keep the "spirit" of burning man alive clearly touches a nerve... So...an idea...

This was my first Burn and I went with a camp of other newbies w/o any old-timers among us. So it was up to us to "get it," to find a way to participate. We had scoured the forums beforehand, spoken to friends, and did a bunch of research, but what would have really helped is a docent or guide.

On one hand, you'd think - we don't need that. This is an open community - everyone's a guide. Go meet your neighbor or your friend walking down the street - say hey, ask for help, whatever...

But to someone who's new, even if they've read that this is "ok," coming from the real world it's a damn daunting task to approach a stranger, to begin to interact, to know that that's ok, that that's the spirit...

For all of the wisdom behind Burning Man, it's fascinating to me that no one has coordinated volunteers to do the one thing it seems to so desperatly need - help orient the newbies, help them understand what it's all about. I mean hell, I'd love to do this next year.

Some good and bad ways this could be done:
- Imagine having the greeters at the gate hand out a special packet for newbies that includes a sticker or something that they wear that says "I'm new" - ok this might scare them...
- the packet could include a map of special "newbie" posts where you should first go when you get there
- the schedule could include daily newbie orientations - highly recommended fun and interesting ways to get down home fast.
- roaming volunteers - with some common symbol, like the Rangers only less formal, who greet newcomers and show them around or are walking around and have this obvious visual cue which newcomers will know to go up to...

The point is that it's hard for people to get it on their own and until we, those who have been, take the effort to help them participate it's just going to, well, suck. We wouldn't be able to solve all of the discontent and convert all of the onlookers, but dammit we can make a dent!

(an idea for a theme camp?)

Thoughts?

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 12 replies

wow, burning man was super terrific:D

2004-09-15T15:44:55Z

that about sez it all but im in the mood to share more so here is my post from the burning man tribe as well:

it was great:) I could have stayed awake 24/7 and not seen more than a quarter of what there was to see if even that:D got there saturday evening and -- LEFT FRIDAY EVENING.... for my best friends wedding.

from there it just went down hill. I fell asleep at the wheel about 180 miles north of las vegas (had already taken a 3 hour nap so it wasnt like I was driving while dozing) and rolled my car at least 5 times. luckily I made it though with just a couple scratches but the car will never be a car again. its absolutely destroyed. "ALL IS NOT LOST!" I told my self as I waited in the emergency room of the nearest hospital 30 miles down the road to be checked out as OK, "theres a bus that goes to las vegas in the morning, I can get on that and be to the wedding in time" I said to my self.

so I take the 50 dollar motrin the doc gives me, salvage what i can from the car at ths crap yard and walk down the street to the hotel where the bus comes. get to las vegas and find that the hotel ive reservations with is a $20 cab ride off of the strip. "but;" I tell my self "but im here for a wedding not for spectacle and fun, ill take a shower, get some rest and all will be well". get to the room drop my stuff and go into the bath room only to find that THERE ARE ANTS ON THE FLOOR OF IT and it seems that the hotel is all full up along with every other one on the strip so while they are happy after som arm twisting to comp my first night in the room thats all im getting and there is no where for me to go. "oh well;" I think to my self "all things can and must be endured at some point in life"...

Any way im sure you can discern a pattern here and I would like to tell you that it didnt continue but that would be a lie. I'm home now though, i have all my fingers and toes and can still feel all those parts of my body that I could feel before rolling the car so I suppose I should count my self lucky.

Storal of the Mory: the next time a friend wants to get married withen 2 weeks of burning man s/he's either rescheduling or im not going!

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 11 replies

Whip / Troy = Cherry Bomb

2004-09-14T20:09:03Z

I love everyone.

Okay friends and family, I'm back in the default world. Burning Man was... well, it was. It was everything I thought it would be, and at the same time completly unexpected. I arrived on the playa an infant, new and helpless to the universe. Now I am a toddler, having learned to use the basic tools I have but still stumbling around in awe of my surroundings.

There really isn't anywhere to start, or any way I could ever finish, describing my experience. My life is forever changed, touched by the magic of Black Rock City and coated generously with the dust of the playa. I experienced a vast array of emotions, having broken my heart and fallen in love. I was tested by the elements and my own humanity, failing to come through for a friend. I heard a calling, people in need and hurting and found I had the power to heal. I thought I was lost and when I looked around the playa just trying to get my bearings I found myself instead completely at home, exactly where needed to be.

I'll post more of what happened and how it broke down over time, but for now I'll leave you with my Playa name, and how it came to be.

Obviously, the Burn was something that I had never done before. As a Virgin, I was completely raw and rough at the edges. This tribe and my camp, the Nuclear Family, provided for me a leg up on every other Virgin ever to cross the threshold of Black Rock City. I'm sure there have been other people that were more prepared and had more support, but no Virgin has ever FELT the way I did going in. I was able to share that feeling with all of you leading up to the Burn, and when I got there, I never felt more at home.

Constantly though the first couple days I found myself answering questions for other people. From other Virgins to grizzled vets, I pointed people in the right direction or knew what year the first burn took place on that beach in SF. I knew facts about installations, and I knew exactly where to find what in Center Camp. I had tools and I used them. It was as if I had been a part of BM since that first Burn in 1986. One citizen even referred to me as Uber-Virgin.

After the first Gathering of Virgins, I found myself relaxing in the shade of a Nuclear Family tent and the discussion of playa names came about. I don't remember all that was said, or exactly how it come across, but Earnest Ernest a Nuclear Family member and Black Rock Ranger of the highest order simply said, "You've busted the cherries of a lot of virgins, and you've completely blown away the concept of being a virgin, we will call you "Cherry Bomb".

I laughed hard. And so did everyone else in earshot. Jon Fox picked up the call and it quickly spread among the camp. From that point forward, upon the playa I shall be known as Cherry Bomb.

That's it folks, I'm spent. Its been many days but I am still recovering. I have many thanks and apologies to give. I have thing I still need to unpack. When I get the proper time and rest I will recap my adventures. Until then, here are some things you all might want to know:

Yes, on the playa I fell in love. Her name is FireFly and she was a BM'04 Virgin and memeber of Nuclear Family. But don't worry, it's just "playa love" ;)

I completely missed the second gathering and the Naked March to the Man. I overslept. I actually didn't get concious until 3:30pm (playa time) that day. It was rather fitting, as a Virgin I planned something and everyone knows that plans are the first things to go in BRC. My playafication was long complete by Thursday, Virginity taken... this was it's requiem.

I spent most of my time on the playa itself, not wandering the streets. I was called to it and found myself drawn to the expanse of it all.

I, like many others fell victim to the Tripper Trap on more than one night.

More to come, I love you all.

Cherry Bomb

(the BRC citizen previously known as Troy)

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 4 replies

Decompressions

2004-09-14T17:15:44Z

Just a note that I am heading to SD decom during halloween weekend and AZ decom Oct 8-10. These are both weekend long decoms and I HIGHLY recommend getting to as many of those as you can. They are truly amazing experiences. Looking forward to spending some time with some of you beautiful flourishing virgins and hearing about your experiences first hand.

Big Playa Love to you all!
Aimee

PS-- To any of you in LA or near-- check in, there's tons of great decom stuff in town for the next month or so. Let's play!

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 0 replies

so.. what happened to

2004-09-14T05:24:24Z

our man troy? troy you 'round buddy? we miss you! how was your experience? did you overplan? underplan? did you do all you wanted? did you find surprises? i stopped by nuc-fam a couple times but couldn't seem to catch you. by all accounts though you were having a blast... let us know you're alive!

-jd

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 4 replies

Unwarranted and unwelcome tongue.

2004-09-14T00:24:13Z

This has been happening to me more frequently in burner circles as we get larger there seems to be some nessesary communication.
I kiss people I want to kiss. They are people I know and love. I kiss a lot of people. If you see me kissing someone...that is NOT an invitation to stick your tongue down my throat...especially if you are a mere acquaintance. A peck on the cheek will suffice. When I want anything more... you will know it.

This is a public service announcement... If it continues I will commence cockpunching.

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 13 replies

so... that's it?

2004-09-13T17:56:23Z

Did I miss something? I was there, Saturday Aug 28 to Sunday night Sep 5.

Is it really all about people in art-cars with megaphones shouting obscenities and playing very bad rap music at dawn?
Is it really all about getting high every night and dancing to fairly anonymous trance and techno?
Is it really all about theme camp hopping from 2:00 to 10:00 in an attempt to see how far you get before becoming shitfaced? (True story, a group of people were doing just that, pushing around a little cart with an patio umbrella, simply looking for their next party. And by the time they got to us, at 6:45, they were all several sheets to the wind.)
I consider myself a pretty tolerant person, but shouting unintelligibly, incessantly at the top of your lungs while wandering through BRC is not radical self-expression, it's just plain annoying. Having an art-car that's shaped like a zebra, and makes high squeeky zebra sounds constantly as it roams the city is not creative, it's annoying. Thinking that the trash you throw into the porta-potty isn't going to harm anything is irresponsible, and possibly dangerous to the community. (The potty vendor threatened to pull-out of the event, twice.)
Showing up late in the week just to drink and party and watch things burn is not only time-consuming and expensive, it's also stupid. I met someone Saturday morning of the Burn, who swore to me that he'd just arrived earlier that morning, and he'd already been served three cocktails, and proudly proclaimed he would be completely drunk by the time the Man burned.
I encountered what I believe to be the true Burning Man experience only twice the whole week. The first time was on the Playa, filming an art piece that featured wind powered objects spinning on poles. (Been there, seen it before... but at least it was art, as opposed to "art".) A man walked up and began speaking, into my camera. What he said isn't so important as the fact he felt compelled to do it. I have it all on tape, and I don't think I'm gonna edit any of it.
The second time was Sunday before the Temple burned. Over the course of the week, my camp had met and welcomed several people into our little group. A couple of these people stuck around. And on Sunday, helped us take down our camp, even while people who were actually part of our camp disappeared or simply decided they didn't need to help. This completely selfless effort on their part alone saved the week for me.

So, Burning Man didn't become Home for me. I am home now, comfortable and about to crawl into my bed. I'm a little saddened that I didn't experience the life-altering thing that so many of my friends have, but on the whole I'm glad to have experienced it at all. I'm on the fence about returning. Time will tell.

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 24 replies

2004 Naked March To The Man

2004-09-13T06:19:01Z

Yes we did it!
:)

The Virgin Naked Walk to the Man happened, and even though there were not 100 of us, 9 showed up:

Tigerlily, Jacques, Amber, Heatseeker, ?, Sir Dragui, Koyote, Miga and Puppy.

Puppy's camera captured it with style and I posted a picture on the Tribe's photos.

:)
It was fun.
We missed the other 200 of you, but it was fun!
:)

Love,

Miga

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 6 replies

REVISED PICTURE LINK- IGNORE PREVIOUS PICTURE POST

2004-09-12T01:31:38Z

Ok it appears that Tribe truncates a link when it is too long. This is how to make it work.

Type (do not click on this link but rather type it into your browser)in the usual format "http://www.tribe.net/"

Then COPY and PASTE the following to the end of that line:

BrowsePhotos.jsp?&collid=113091436105&page=1&sort_order=0

Puppy
=:-)

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 8 replies

LOVED IT!

2004-09-11T23:42:04Z

Andrew Holley here...
I went to Burning Man for the first time in 2004. I was invited only a few days before the event began, so unfortunately the only thing I brought was a pair of <puny> bisceps and pecs for building our humble abode, the PINK PLEASURE PALACE, found within the ILLUMINATION VILLAGE (the Flaming Lotus Girls were set up in front of our area @ 8 & esplanade).

At first I couldn't believe such an event would take place when I arrived on Saturday afternoon. But by Wednesday the place was packed. I ran across the haters and the veterans who complained incessently, attempting to make us virgins feel inferior.

Well I've seen that trick before, not to mention hearing that one of the previous years saw a ROCKET PROPELLED CAR DOING LAPS AROUND THE SPECTATORS AS THE MAN BURNED! Now don't get me wrong, that must have been cool as all hell, but does anybody think it was a bit foolish as well? That seems to be the case with legacy events, and I think the producers of Burning Man are doing a good job with keeping people safe.

I was initially turned off by all the blatant alcohol induced hedonism and rave atmosphere, but upon realizing the expanse and diversity BM provided, I settled in and made what I wanted of the event: an exploration into the creativity, culture and imagination of the human species. We are truly special and fragile, evidenced by the temple of stars. I felt so humbled and awed by the emotional vulnerability and outpouring left on that structure, blessed just to tread where others had placed their hearts for all to see. The best feeling I hope I never have to feel again.

I hope to see you all out there next year. I'm planning something special. Check out my photos, I think you'll enjoy them.

http://208.56.184.71/burning_man2004.htm
Andrew Holley

posted in Burning Man 2004 Virgins! - 1 reply

Sunrise

2004-09-11T02:17:27Z

For anyone that missed it, the most absolute best part of the entire week, was AFTER the man burned, AFTER seeing everything on the playa by roaming around with wonderful people after the burn, AFTER spending the rest of the night tending bar at the Star Lust Lounge and dancing to the funk, and JUST before sunrise.

As I walked to the temple, 20 minutes prior to Sundown Sunday morning there was a mass ascension to the Temple, but not of groups of people but rather individuals, and couples, walking from ALL directions of the playa to one central point in the pre-dawn light, the Temple. Standing on the temple, moments before sunrise surrounded by pictures people left of Loved ones who had past away, soldiers, children, parents, friends, lovers. Stories written on the walls of love, and remembrance. Poems left of days past, and the quietness of hundreds if not thousands of people gathering for one simple moment, the Sunrise. Moments before seeing the first glimps of the Sun, the sounds of chanting and shrilling filled the air and a very very dear friend that had been a mear stranger just days earlier, held me. In the Chilled morning air, we cried as we were suddenly filled with warmth from the first rays of the sun and the friends around us.

This was the last Sunrise for the Temple and Nothing has ever effected me the way that one moment has. The week has passed, friends and stories were made, but that one moment, that one point in time and space, will never be forgotten.

Roy
=:-)

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Oh I was so embarassed....

2004-09-10T17:24:33Z

I pulled a real rookie move at Burning Man... and I was suuuper embarassed...

So I went to the Virgin meetup on Monday and everyone was so nice! Troy was giving an awesome speech about how it was really awesome that this tribe came together and that the Virgins who are not really supposed to "get it" totally did GET IT and all...

...and then I started feeling kind of sick

...and I knew I was going to throw up(!)

...so I ran away from the speech

...and threw up on Center Camp :\

totally embarassed myself in front of the whole tribe
(actually I don't know if anyone saw me puke)
so I talked to the cafe people and they helped me clean up my mess... by the time I had cleaned it all up, the group had dispersed

then I totally missed the other 2 meetups so I'm sorry if I looked like I ran away from the speech, I just got sick is all :(

acclimating to the desert is hard...

otherwise I had a great f*cking time at Burning Man after a day of being really, really sick on the playa!!!

love,
k8
...who is sorry that she puked at the meeting and didn't really get to meet any of the other virgins!!!

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EmbareASSing moments

2004-09-10T15:30:40Z

Ok K8 reminded me of my embareassing moment, that is other than forgeting all but one of the get togethers (but it was the best since it included the virgin march).

Anyhow, I had told a person on this list (person #1) that I would pick her up in two hours (because she needed some sleep), but in the meantime I would be tending bar at the Star Lust Lounge. Anyhow about an hour and half later 3 women entered the bar, and one of them (Person #2) acted like she had known me all her life AND looked incredibly like Person #1 (but as it turns out she was just the friendly type and had a thing for guys in kilts and cowboy hats). Plus Person #2 had an accent, but sadly as I recall in hindsight not the same as Person #1. So anyhow, after drinks and other playa adventures, me and Person #2 had been walking the playa for an hour or more when I asked a question about the virgin tribe and she said What?, then it suddenly dawned on me to ask her name. OOOPPS, this was NOT Person #1 and I had now stood up Person #1 Oh shit. well I swung by Person #1's abode but couldn't find her so I was suddenly sad. :( Luckily Person #1 later forgave me, but didn't quite laugh at my story.

Ok, that's it.
Puppy
=:-)

PS: No animals were harmed in any way during the course of any of my adventures.

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intros and eplaya - great resource

2004-09-10T00:38:37Z

hi folks,

i'm new to the "tribe" - my name's Bart - this was my first Burn and it was awe-some - perspective altering - fantastically cool. more on this later/soon.

That said, and if you haven't seen it already, you should definitely check out the eplaya boards over at the burningman.com site - they're at http://eplaya.burningman.com . I've really enjoyed reading the "Experience of Burning Man" thread - it's really helped me to keep the spirit alive, as it were - it's here:
http://eplaya.burningman.com/viewforum.php?f=69

Toodles. B

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We were there!

2004-09-09T18:53:18Z

I arrived home last night (I missed the Temple Burn)

I played on the Playa from sunday night to sunday morning in the most exciting, confronting, beautiful, sandy, hot, cold, windy, freaky, beautiful week of life transformation I have ever experienced.

For me, if there was only time to write one sentence about BM 2004, it would be: My faith in humanity has been restored.

I love you all.
Please, share your virgin experiences in this thread.

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Thanks Whip/Troy/Bomb

2004-09-09T13:34:13Z

for your service to the Burning Man Community! I hope the Playa rewarded you in some way...

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Life Changing Event

2004-09-08T03:33:39Z

For those of you that have posted to the group lamenting that Burning Man was not the life-changing event you were hoping for, consider this.

I'm in my arm-chair philosopher mode now, sipping on a can of cold beverage (the top still encrusted in Playa dust) and telling you that Burning Man changed my life... and it changed yours too.

Practically everything we experience changes our lives. The changes can be positive or negative; they can be controlled or uncontrolled. But as long as we're alive, we're always changing, as a result of the things around us and how we react to them. We change, in some cases, whether we want to or not. If you experienced Burning Man, it changed your life.

If your experience taught you more about yourself than you knew before - even if it's that "I don't like the heat" or "I'm not really a Burner" - it changed your life. If it pushed you to be better organized, better prepared, more tolerant - or the opposite - it affected you and changed your life a little.

Experience is the great teacher. Your job is to learn from experience and help it shape the way you live your life. Take away from every experience you have a little more knowledge of yourself and the world around you, and you will become wise. If you learned anything about yourself, or art, or human nature in general by attending Burning Man, it changed your life.

If you expected a 180-degree change in your life, you may have been expecting too much. But I can almost guarantee that everyone that went to Burning Man and actually participated came away with something that will change their life - even if it's just a miniscule course correction. Maybe you didn't meet your soulmate (despite a trip to the Costco Soulmate Trading Outlet), but did someone thank you for picking up MOOP? The latter happened to me - several times - and changed my attitude a little bit. Did you learn something about someone you knew that you didn't know before? Did that made you closer (or further apart)? Then Burning Man changed you. Did you see something that made you go, "hmmm?" Who knows, but that thought may come back to you in the future and effect a change in you.

So, did Burning Man change my life? Yes it did - in ways I probably don't yet realize. Did it change yours? I bet it did. If, after thinking about the event in this way, you still say it hasn't changed you, then I'm truly sorry. BUT IT STILL CHANGED YOU! If nothing else, You're now more broke than you were before you went!

Okay, enough philosophy. Maybe too many Playa-encrusted canned beverages went into the writing of this, but that's my 2¢ worth.

heatseeker

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HIghlights

2004-09-07T20:00:06Z

OK all you peoples out there in Virgin land.....leave this tribe cause your cherry is popped!!!!!

It was such a delight meeting all the people from this tribe that I got to meet. You brought an energy to BM that was profound to me and I thank you all for that. It was a hard and beautiful week for me but you all made it so very special of a week and I thank you deeply!!!

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Post Your Best Photos!!!

2004-09-07T05:24:51Z

I request that we all scan and post 5 of our best shots from our time on the playa on our Burning Man Virgin photo collection.

=)

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Virgin no more

2004-09-07T02:29:25Z

Well, I guess I joined this list a little late since I just got back from BRC, but I thought I'd pop in and say what a completely incredible time I had. We didn't get there till Wednesday afternoon and left Sunday morning which was not long enough. Looking forward to being much better prepared (and better dressed) next year.

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:-(

2004-09-01T22:34:41Z

snif snif.... I'm still at home with everyone else on the playa woe is me.

Wednesday.... :-)

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I'm looking at the MAN, We are HERE!!!

2004-08-31T22:58:01Z

Yes I have been here since Sunday and now it's Tuesday. I have missed the first virgin get together out of forgetfulness but I will not forget again.

WOW!! this place is fucking huge. I am looking at the Man and the sea of tens people rvs is overwelming. I have seen so little, but I have seen soo much.

I have a nice jar of cherries soaked in vodka waiting for everyone at the next get together.

Ok, I'm goign out into the world again, love all.

Roy
=;-)

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See you on the Playa...

2004-08-28T14:15:37Z

This will likely be my last message before I pack and go. I have some last minute work things I'm taking care of then packing, making trinkets all night long, and getting on the road in the morning.

Thank you all for everything. Thanks for being a part of the wave that we're all riding. Thanks for being the best friends and family that you all have become. Can you feel it? Can ya?

I love everyone.

"Anything you want me to pick up on my way home?"

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Virgin Stamp, left in Houston

2004-08-28T07:12:30Z

Oh my god, I left the Virgin stamp back in Houston!!!

Oh, well I guess it's good that I'm still in Houston. :) Just playing around. I just finished packing, except I forgot to hem a sarrong, so back to the sewing machine, don;t want any frayed end moop.

I'm leaving in 5 hours and will be there sometime early Sunday morn, I guess I'll camp out in Reno Sat night. It hit me today, at work, reality, life, and the pursuit of the Man. I'll kiss the playa and wait to see if it kisses me back.

Anytime after noon California time you are on the road, and bored, call me, I'll be off the plane and cruising to BM from Sacramento.

LAter daze and happy trails.
Roy
=:-)

cell: 713-291-5915

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Flashy Things

2004-08-28T07:04:27Z

I still need to buy flashy-lighty-uppy things that I can wear at night.

Where can I find them?

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Need ride from Sacramento, will share cost =)

2004-08-28T03:35:34Z

Hey =), inquiring if anyone has space available for a ride up. Virgin here. Laid back, responsible guy here traveling light as far as burning man goes, just water, food, pack, tent, and if there's room, a removable wheel mountain bike.

-Wolfy

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Are we there yet?

2004-08-27T21:03:37Z

What about now?

Are we there yet?

How much longer?

Are we there yet?

(safe bet - I'd be an annoying passenger to have along for the ride. :-P)

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