Burning Man

GregorArturo · 08-21-2009, 07:45 PM

I see that this hasn't been brought up yet, and I was wondering if anyone is going this year? My partner and I are going, being we are both fire performers, and its going to be our first burn down at Black Rock City, Nevada.

The theme this year is evolution and from the way I am seeing it, this festival is going to be one of the largest focuses of consciousness on the entire planet for that week (Aug 31st - Sept 7th). 50,000 people participating in beauty.

An interesting side note, the number one topic at the moment on the Burning Man tribe forum is Burners for 9/11 Truth.

Also after the festival, I am going hiking and camping, bumming it as some may say (as we are flying in one way from Maine). We have a full set of hiking gear. Most likely going to Northern Cali and Oregon, then Arizona after (Grand Canyon, Sedona, & Phoenix is the plan). My partner has family in Los Angeles and Guatemala so there is even a chance we may end up in that vicinity. I'm hoping that along the way I may meet some beautiful open minds like your very self (aka couches to crash on haha). In all honesty, we are sticking to our intuition and love, and are really just going where the moment leads us.

Be free. Namaste.

mntruthseeker · 08-21-2009, 08:53 PM

I checked out your site and it sounds like a blast.

Have a great time and I hope your group grows even bigger in getting the consciousness alive...........sounds to me a great way to do it

mudra · 08-21-2009, 09:17 PM

Brook devoted a whole thread to burning man in 2008
http://www.projectavalon.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=8964
Great place to be .
I wish you well Gregor .
Enjoy the moment whereever you 'll be and feel the Love always

Come and share your wonders with us on your way back !
I trust you 'll have heartfelt things to say as always. This is what makes your stories so interesting.

Love always
mudra

BROOK · 08-22-2009, 03:43 AM

Two of my sons just left tonight to set up camp..for yet another experience
They leave a week before to set up..they have a large camp there

Look for the "Mystical Misfits Camp" It will be a high towering camp there well lit up...the kids in that camp are all performers here in LA, and a great group...you'll want to meet them...trust me on that...lot's of fire POI also...John..my son also skydives there..
My son John will be setting up that camp...Tell them Brook..."mom" sent you
Enjoy yourself..and have a great burn
Brook

Here is the camp my son and his friends set up one year

Setting up one year

Lorien · 08-22-2009, 04:11 AM

I have been wanting to make it to Burning man for years now, but I can never afford it. Now that I am on the west coast though it is at least a little more feasible. Hopefully next year I can make it. I have friends that go every year, some as performers, and have heard nothing but rave reviews. Be safe and have a wonderful experience.

THE eXchanger · 08-22-2009, 04:24 AM

xxx

BROOK · 08-22-2009, 04:37 AM

Grigor....you will get a program...and in it will be the address of the Mystical Misfits....go see them...ask for John ...and tell him his mother sent you by...he will love it..and you WILL..enjoy their camp..believe it!

Here are some of the Misfits...minus me ..I was not there that year

Machinamentum · 08-22-2009, 09:01 AM

I'm not going this year boo hoo. No really I am soo sad. Sooooo wanted to go this year. I would recommend it to anyone, though I've never been.

Machinamentum · 08-22-2009, 09:14 AM

Really if some one would buy my ticket I would make sure they had a good time! Really!

BROOK · 08-22-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machinamentum

Really if some one would buy my ticket I would make sure they had a good time! Really!

Don't let life pass you by...go if you can...I did..and I have no regrets. It was at a time when I really could not go either....but I just did.

GregorArturo · 08-22-2009, 05:25 PM

Oh snap. Cool vids. This looks like I will fit in just RIGHT

I'll do my best to find your son. If we are suppose to meet, we'll meet

BROOK · 08-22-2009, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregorArturo

Oh snap. Cool vids. This looks like I will fit in just RIGHT

I'll do my best to find your son. If we are suppose to meet, we'll meet

Cool...I promise you ...you will have a good time at their camp..great people..with like minds

You will not have a hard time finding their camp..it is usually a couple of stories high, and can be seen quite well. Well lit as well..my son is a lighting expert in the movie industry...and has his own company.

BROOK · 08-22-2009, 05:53 PM

I will mention that it can be quite overwhelming when you get there..and if you intend on participation in the fire circle with the other performers..you will want to contact them ahead..when you first get there...It's not something you want to wait at the last minute for....if you do get hold of John..he will explain how to go about it.

They are on the road right now..and I just contacted them..so they will be looking for you

There should be information in the program when you get there as well

Have a GREAT BURN

BROOK · 08-22-2009, 06:17 PM

John just called me back and said his address there is 4:30 and Biology...it will be a very tall camp..can't miss it

Said you are very welcome there..and looks foreward to meeting you...there are 80 people in their camp alone. And he said that the load they carry right now is huge for the set up..two huge stake bed trucks to carry the stuff

Machinamentum · 08-22-2009, 07:20 PM

Ya don't touch anything at the mischief camp. Oh there should be a great daytime bar there I believe it's call the alien xpat. I did get to go to the regional burn Apogaea http://xpatalien.com/

GregorArturo · 08-22-2009, 07:33 PM

Again, thanks Brook. I greatly appreciate it. My gf and I are first timers from Maine so I could see it being a little overwhelming but its sorta what we've been looking for haha. I've been taking caring of her for part of the summer as she had mono, so we're really looking to get back out into the real world, even though the past couple months we have experienced alot of unqiue and interesting experiences together.

BROOK · 08-22-2009, 08:13 PM

You and your gf will have a wonderful time...be assured of that
So set up your camp..and go exploring...you will be welcome where ever you go

Have a great time on the Playa ..enjoy the art...and commune with the artists...it a great time for all

And drink plenty of water..even when you are not thirsty...very important...or you will spend the day feeling sick. Make sure your gf drinks plenty too..especially after being ill.

DoctorWho · 08-22-2009, 10:50 PM

Bring a lot of sunblock lotion, especially if you go "full monty". Your "never-tanned-areas" wouldn't like to be burned.
Bill "the Doctor"

BROOK · 08-22-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorWho

Bring a lot of sunblock lotion, especially if you go "full monty". Your "never-tanned-areas" wouldn't like to be burned.
Bill "the Doctor"

Thats for sure

Humble Janitor · 08-23-2009, 01:23 AM

I would love to go to Burning Man someday.

BROOK · 09-07-2009, 04:43 PM

Well...haven't heard a word from anybody there...however...on Saturday they burned the man

Then yesterday they burned the Temple of dreams...that is a very moving one...as everyone there puts a memorial or a dream on a piece of wood..an then they have a burning ceremony

Here is a beautiful picture of the Temple of Dreams when I was there

The kids should be back by Wednesday with pictures and I will share...and I'll see if Grigorarturo made it to their camp

BROOK · 09-07-2009, 04:51 PM

The theme this year

Evolution

here is the last picture i got while they were bulding their camp this year

http://www.servimg.com/image_preview...=14&u=14066569

TRANCOSO · 09-08-2009, 04:50 AM

I wish this whole world was 'Burning Man' day in, day out. Closer to heaven you can't get.

08-21-2009, 07:45 PM	#1
GregorArturo Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 560	Burning Man I see that this hasn't been brought up yet, and I was wondering if anyone is going this year? My partner and I are going, being we are both fire performers, and its going to be our first burn down at Black Rock City, Nevada. The theme this year is evolution and from the way I am seeing it, this festival is going to be one of the largest focuses of consciousness on the entire planet for that week (Aug 31st - Sept 7th). 50,000 people participating in beauty. An interesting side note, the number one topic at the moment on the Burning Man tribe forum is Burners for 9/11 Truth. Also after the festival, I am going hiking and camping, bumming it as some may say (as we are flying in one way from Maine). We have a full set of hiking gear. Most likely going to Northern Cali and Oregon, then Arizona after (Grand Canyon, Sedona, & Phoenix is the plan). My partner has family in Los Angeles and Guatemala so there is even a chance we may end up in that vicinity. I'm hoping that along the way I may meet some beautiful open minds like your very self (aka couches to crash on haha). In all honesty, we are sticking to our intuition and love, and are really just going where the moment leads us. Be free. Namaste.

08-21-2009, 08:53 PM	#2
mntruthseeker Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,482	Re: Burning Man I checked out your site and it sounds like a blast. Have a great time and I hope your group grows even bigger in getting the consciousness alive...........sounds to me a great way to do it

08-21-2009, 09:17 PM	#3
mudra Avalon Spiritual Mother Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: belgium Posts: 4,919	Re: Burning Man Brook devoted a whole thread to burning man in 2008 http://www.projectavalon.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=8964 Great place to be . I wish you well Gregor . Enjoy the moment whereever you 'll be and feel the Love always Come and share your wonders with us on your way back ! I trust you 'll have heartfelt things to say as always. This is what makes your stories so interesting. Love always mudra

08-22-2009, 03:43 AM	#4
BROOK Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,117	Re: Burning Man Two of my sons just left tonight to set up camp..for yet another experience They leave a week before to set up..they have a large camp there Look for the "Mystical Misfits Camp" It will be a high towering camp there well lit up...the kids in that camp are all performers here in LA, and a great group...you'll want to meet them...trust me on that...lot's of fire POI also...John..my son also skydives there.. My son John will be setting up that camp...Tell them Brook..."mom" sent you Enjoy yourself..and have a great burn Brook Here is the camp my son and his friends set up one year Setting up one year Last edited by BROOK; 08-22-2009 at 04:48 AM.

08-22-2009, 04:11 AM	#5
Lorien Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Beyond the rim.... Posts: 412	Re: Burning Man I have been wanting to make it to Burning man for years now, but I can never afford it. Now that I am on the west coast though it is at least a little more feasible. Hopefully next year I can make it. I have friends that go every year, some as performers, and have heard nothing but rave reviews. Be safe and have a wonderful experience.

08-22-2009, 04:24 AM	#6
THE eXchanger Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spiritual eXplorer-Canada Posts: 4,915	Re: Burning Man xxx Last edited by THE eXchanger; 09-14-2009 at 06:20 PM.

08-22-2009, 04:37 AM	#7
BROOK Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,117	Re: Burning Man Grigor....you will get a program...and in it will be the address of the Mystical Misfits....go see them...ask for John ...and tell him his mother sent you by...he will love it..and you WILL..enjoy their camp..believe it! Here are some of the Misfits...minus me ..I was not there that year Last edited by BROOK; 08-22-2009 at 05:05 AM.

08-22-2009, 09:01 AM	#8
Machinamentum Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 413	Re: Burning Man I'm not going this year boo hoo. No really I am soo sad. Sooooo wanted to go this year. I would recommend it to anyone, though I've never been.

08-22-2009, 09:14 AM	#9
Machinamentum Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 413	Re: Burning Man Really if some one would buy my ticket I would make sure they had a good time! Really!

08-22-2009, 05:25 PM	#11
GregorArturo Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 560	Re: Burning Man Oh snap. Cool vids. This looks like I will fit in just RIGHT I'll do my best to find your son. If we are suppose to meet, we'll meet

08-22-2009, 05:53 PM	#13
BROOK Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,117	Re: Burning Man I will mention that it can be quite overwhelming when you get there..and if you intend on participation in the fire circle with the other performers..you will want to contact them ahead..when you first get there...It's not something you want to wait at the last minute for....if you do get hold of John..he will explain how to go about it. *They are on the road right now..and I just contacted them..so they will be looking for you* *There should be information in the program when you get there as well* *Have a GREAT BURN* Last edited by BROOK; 08-22-2009 at 06:12 PM.

08-22-2009, 06:17 PM	#14
BROOK Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,117	Re: Burning Man *John just called me back and said his address there is 4:30 and Biology...it will be a very tall camp..can't miss it* Said you are very welcome there..and looks foreward to meeting you...there are 80 people in their camp alone. And he said that the load they carry right now is huge for the set up..two huge stake bed trucks to carry the stuff Last edited by BROOK; 08-22-2009 at 06:50 PM.

08-22-2009, 07:20 PM	#15
Machinamentum Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 413	Re: Burning Man Ya don't touch anything at the mischief camp. Oh there should be a great daytime bar there I believe it's call the alien xpat. I did get to go to the regional burn Apogaea http://xpatalien.com/

08-22-2009, 07:33 PM	#16
GregorArturo Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 560	Re: Burning Man Again, thanks Brook. I greatly appreciate it. My gf and I are first timers from Maine so I could see it being a little overwhelming but its sorta what we've been looking for haha. I've been taking caring of her for part of the summer as she had mono, so we're really looking to get back out into the real world, even though the past couple months we have experienced alot of unqiue and interesting experiences together.

08-22-2009, 08:13 PM	#17
BROOK Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,117	Re: Burning Man *You and your gf will have a wonderful time...be assured of that* *So set up your camp..and go exploring...you will be welcome where ever you go* *Have a great time on the Playa ..enjoy the art...and commune with the artists...it a great time for all* *And drink plenty of water..even when you are not thirsty...very important...or you will spend the day feeling sick. Make sure your gf drinks plenty too..especially after being ill.* Last edited by BROOK; 08-22-2009 at 09:07 PM.

08-22-2009, 10:50 PM	#18
DoctorWho Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central, IL Posts: 395	Re: Burning Man Bring a lot of sunblock lotion, especially if you go "full monty". Your "never-tanned-areas" wouldn't like to be burned. Bill "the Doctor"

08-23-2009, 01:23 AM	#20
Humble Janitor Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,201	Re: Burning Man I would love to go to Burning Man someday.

09-07-2009, 04:43 PM	#21
BROOK Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,117	Re: Burning Man Well...haven't heard a word from anybody there...however...on Saturday they burned the man Then yesterday they burned the Temple of dreams...that is a very moving one...as everyone there puts a memorial or a dream on a piece of wood..an then they have a burning ceremony Here is a beautiful picture of the Temple of Dreams when I was there The kids should be back by Wednesday with pictures and I will share...and I'll see if Grigorarturo made it to their camp

09-07-2009, 04:51 PM	#22
BROOK Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,117	Re: Burning Man The theme this year Evolution here is the last picture i got while they were bulding their camp this year http://www.servimg.com/image_preview...=14&u=14066569

09-08-2009, 04:50 AM	#23
TRANCOSO Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 964	Re: Burning Man I wish this whole world was 'Burning Man' day in, day out. Closer to heaven you can't get.