Comments on: The Man is gone, long live the Man

By: Sonny Eskuchen

Sonny Eskuchen — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:37:44 +0000

some sleeping bags are waterproof and weatherproof too, they are nice for camping outside the house :`,

By: Jessica Rios

Jessica Rios — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:53:49 +0000

Astoundingly sweet, a week after returning to the default world after my virgin burn, to discover this blog and your post, John. I was born in San Francisco and feel SO proud that this massive experiment in ALL things beautiful, has such a strong connection to my beloved city. You’ve inspired me to write about Burningman, not sure where yet but somewhere… through the eyes of a first-timer, still aglow with THE most massive gratitude, for the unnameable, temporary and yet undoubtedly permanent gift we call Black Rock City. Thank you John.

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By: Roo

Roo — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:33:57 +0000

Curly, you’re such a dear. I have enjoyed every moment and look forward to the ones to come. Let’s create them soon!

love
_roo

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By: DustLeopard

DustLeopard — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 05:15:14 +0000

Wish I’d read this sooner. Had a rough few days reorienting myself with the default world. I had a strange burn this year, but nonetheless, it was so raw, so real, so now, so exciting–the way life is meant to be. I definitely could have used a few dozen free hugs, but I don’t think I was giving enough to receive.
Each year the breakdown process strikes me differently. I had vowed to leave with a smile on my face, and in the long run did, but it is rather heart-wrenching to watch my home planet slowly dissolve into the dust. Monday mornings the city is always quite small.
One year I really would like to stay on for the major breakdown process—I am the last one to leave the party type. I don’t like to miss anything! It’s actually rather responsible of me, I like to see things through.

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By: 6 (aka Jason)

6 (aka Jason) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:24:45 +0000

This was my 5th burn and by far the best one to date! My favorite thing was giving up the “old” ways I went through the burn to be open to other ways to burn. I normally stand on a corner and spritz people in the high heat. Fortunately, my new neighbors took the job this year. I had to find something new to give. And b…oy did I find the best thing to give away, HUGS! One night at around 2:30 AM, as I waited for some campmates, I decided to stand in the middle of the road and for the next hour or so, I asked people “Who needs a hug?!” The response was amazing and completely fulfilling to all involved. There were all type of hugs going on…Some people were hesitant to give/get a hug, most were overjoyed to get one. People lit up. The best hugs, however, were the fantastic group hugs. AH! When we all breathed in together and let go, afterwards we soaked up the love what was left over. Truly amazing moments I will NEVER forget. Thanks to all involved. To next year’s hugs!! Burn On!

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By: Placebo

Placebo — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:26:47 +0000

Thank you John for getting me fired up about the event when I was clean in my office and wearing “normal clothes” in the weeks leading up to the event. Here’s a little gift in the form of a video of the man, set to some music that spoke to me…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw5vnZVw6Qw

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