July 15th, 2008 | Filed under Preparation
First Timer? Start Here
July 15th, 2008 | Filed under Preparation
Greetings from your friendly Burning Man Web Team …
We wanted to let you know that we’ve recently updated our First Timer’s Guide on the website, which is an ideal resource for getting newbies oriented as they undertake the thrilling process of heading to their first Burn. Remember your first time? Whether you’re a Burning Man first-timer yourself, or know one who could use a primer, head over there … it’s a great place to start.
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July 18th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
How do I register my camera
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July 20th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
hey gang hi detroit proj tream..its me Thor ..listenm i got tapped on my back nby thwe cisco bug so now im into the prepwork of cisco ..i need a study group
to help me along the way and want to get an idea of whats it all about … i m me back anyone with info obn a study grup..ohh by the way im in Detroit with the Motor City Blight Busters ……… Peace!!!!!!!!
THOR!!
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July 23rd, 2008 at 9:56 am
Watching Burning Man continue to evolve as a community has become a happy experience, thank you.
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July 28th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
You have to register your camera?
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July 28th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Info about camera registration can be found at the bottom of this page:
http://www.burningman.com/press/ (at the bottom)
… and info about video camera registration is here:
http://www.burningman.com/preparation/event_survival/video_cameras.html
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July 30th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
I am a “Bottler” . I love what happens in the mountains above the Santa Barbara.
What got real old, real fast at LIB, was peeps coming up and starting off by saying “You a Burner, You a Burner? I’m a Burner. I’ve been ___ times. (All were 3 or more. One guy went all the way back to the beach in SF.
I am so sure that Burning Man is the coolest and I hope to go someday, but if eveything breaks down into LA Style self absorbed camps that are defined by “How many trips have you made to the Man” or “You can’t possibly be as cool as me because I have been to Burning Man ____ (fill in the blank).
I am old and I saw this kind of circling the wagons or defining my Kewl index in the ’60′s and ’70′s and I didn’t like it then. Art doesn’t divide, it is our common language.
Like Dude, I think a message needs to go out to the Burners that like the Bottlers, our mutual sh*t stinks.
With Love
Urban
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July 31st, 2008 at 9:57 am
Hey everybody.
I’m a real newbie from Germany ;) I would like to go to Burning Man 2010.
I’m still saving money for it :) Would like to know if somebody could tell me ’bout groups or something I can join to. English or German-speaking would be great. Thank you in antcipation for helping me!
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August 1st, 2008 at 5:54 am
hallo Green_Fairy!
tolle entscheidung, nach BRC zu fahren!
anschluß an die deutsche burnergemeinde findest Du über die deutschsprachige Euroburners Diskussionsliste: wuestengefluester here: wuestengefluester (at) euroburners.org oder Du kontaktierst mich: burner here: burner (at) gmx.com.
auf bald!
Frank
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August 1st, 2008 at 11:55 am
Urban, your concerns are interesting. On the playa, however, by and large it isn’t like that at all. There may be some groups who prefer to “circle the wagons” just as when most people go to a campground, they don’t necessarily want random strangers wandering through their belongings or beer coolers pulling up chairs around their campfire. The art is out there for everybody, though, and nobody’s ever asked me how many times I’ve been except for in simple conversation.
In fact, veterans generally -embrace- first-timers who have read the survival guide and prepared accordingly, and greatly enjoy participating in the sense of awe and wonderment that “virgins” rightfully feel. With that many people there’s certainly some degree of “it was better last year” snobbery, particularly in camps that -depend- on everybody working as an experienced team for their art, but, that’s by far the exception to the rule.
As soon as you hear somebody say “Burning Man is like…” you know they’re wrong; It’s not like anything else. Not spring break, not Mardi Gras, not a Rainbow Gathering… Burning Man is what participants MAKE it and if you go there with the idea that it’s your first time, you’re prepared and you’re going to participate, you will find a place there to succeed. No B.S.
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August 4th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Burning man is what YOU make it. Nothing more, nothing less.
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August 4th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
My name is Cat. Me and my friends have ran into a small bump in the road. We have our ticket but need a ride from NY to the burn. Rentals are expensive and neither of us have a license. We have money to throw down on gas- but don’t know any one local that is also going. We are from Albany ,NY. Any one have any ideas for us????
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August 4th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Hey cat. “small” bump eh? :) way to think positive!
The new york tribe boards may be a good place to start.
http://tribes.tribe.net/nystateburners
I’d also bet there are numerous other resources at your disposal on the net if you do a little digging.
good luck
rob
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November 11th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
What are the conditions to receiving a discounted ticket?
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July 12th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Does anyone know that date of the 2010 Burning Man?
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July 25th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
I am another newbie who wants to sort out 2 tickets to burning man 2010 as a suprise for someones 40th. Has anyone ever been on the green tortoise tour or know any other organised tours?
Will be coming from the UK via San Francisco… Barely even know where to start!
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August 6th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
help.
i want to attend burning man 2010.
first timer, can anyone help me out?
thanks.
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August 27th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
@ Daniel Cherry
Yes.
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September 6th, 2009 at 11:30 am
I also want to go nxt year. Am 51 but very cool. Is it better to go with your spouse and friends or just spouse? Open to the whole experience
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September 12th, 2009 at 7:04 am
i’m having a heck of a time finding the dates for 2010. can anyone post? i want to start planning now!
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September 12th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Green Tortoise is the only authorized bus out there, and it is a sweet deal. Most travelers on it are from out of country. I went to my first burn with them this year, and will be going with them again next year. The food is great, they have a nice art car to get around, and all the workers are awesome. Staying in the tortoise hostel in San Francisco is also great.
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September 13th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
I think it always ends on Labor Day, so by my estimation, it will take place from Mon, Aug 30, 2010 to Labor Day, Mon, Sep 6, 2010. =-)
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September 17th, 2009 at 8:38 am
Thanks Drew, I am going to book as soon as it is available for next year. I emailed them but got no response yet so hoping to get it done sooner rather than leter as Bday is in Jan….
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October 8th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
how do i get tickets for the 2010 burn? and will bassnectar come again?
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December 16th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Hi how do I get tickets an how much do they cost? Thank you :o)
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January 8th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Am from India. Have been reading about it and always desired to be there. Now I am ready for 2010. What are the dates. I need to plan accordingly.
I need the dates, dos and donts, photography norms and best way to have a great experience? Pls help
Ray
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February 27th, 2010 at 9:39 am
I am having trouble finding the dates for 2010 burning man. I really want to come but I need to know for sure. Is it near labor day or before?
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May 6th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Hi there,
I have a ticket for sale, please contact me if you want to buy it. I am happy to sell for £200.
Christine
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