Burning Man

[bertine]

The last month or so I have been really tempted to go to Burning Man. What do you think?

[Poll #1331738]

Comments

[ex-ciannait.livejournal.com]

As long as you don't mind extremely basic dirt that gets into everything (and by base, I mean, don't walk barefoot), no showers, people sleeping with everyone and everything in sight, and did I mention the dust and dirt and no showers and blistering heat?

The only reason people go is to get high and get laid.

[lisianthia.livejournal.com]

Have you been? I went last year and managed to not get high or laid.

[ex-ciannait.livejournal.com]

Would rather go to Pennsic, where at least the environment isn't completely inhospitable.

[433.livejournal.com]

But being a Festie is even worse than being a Burner, if you can imagine that!

[bertine.livejournal.com]

I don't do drugs at all (unless you count imitrex) and I doubt I would even drink that much when it is that hot and dry out. I also doubt I would get laid because that isn't why I would go.

I mostly just want to go because it seems like an experience that would stick with me. That is what I collect in life.

[seattleforge.livejournal.com]

I think it was a pretty cool deal 15 years ago, but now it's just a freak fest. But, there is only one way to find out! ;-)
The playa dust does get EVERYWHERE.

[bertine.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that is sort of my concern now. Still, I didn't know about it 15 years ago and it just seems like it might be something interesting to do.


My other problem is that I really do want to go to Turkey, I just don't know if I could do big vacations so close together.

[seattleforge.livejournal.com]

I *loved* Turkey. Loved it.

[bertine.livejournal.com]

I am sure I will love it too. I am just wondering when I should go. I don't want to go in summer but Eric can't go after school starts. We were talking about over christmas but i have a feeling that most of the toursit stuff is shut down then because it is off season. That then pushes us to Spring break, which is after I lose all my vacation for this year. So I need another trip.

[seattleforge.livejournal.com]

Ditch Eric. Early fall is the best time to go.

[bertine.livejournal.com]

Part of me wants to ditch him but it would be fun to go with him. we have never travelled anywhere just the two of us.

[seattleforge.livejournal.com]

You could take him to St. Paul after and show him pictures. ;-)

[bertine.livejournal.com]

LOL

But I like travelling with other people. I am not opposed to going by myself just I have done it so often it is nice to have someone to share it with.

[seattleforge.livejournal.com]

I know.. Just teasing, but September is ideal. Summer is SCORCHING, much later and it is wet.

[bertine.livejournal.com]

There is no way I am going in the summer. I am not a heat person.

Blah, stupid school.

[seattleforge.livejournal.com]

Can't he send a friend in his place? ;-) It worked for George Bush.

[bertine.livejournal.com]

Ha ha ha ha.

No travel partner is one of the things I don't like about being single.

[seattleforge.livejournal.com]

Pfffft! My wife and I don't like to go to the same places. So we don't go anywhere. Try that one on for size.

[bertine.livejournal.com]

YOu always burst my bubble about relationships. :P

[seattleforge.livejournal.com]

There is a lot of good stuff too, but I think a lot of folks idealize this stuff. most of the time both people are compromising.

[bertine.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I don't really. I am sure if I get in a relationship my travel needs aren't going to be as fulfilled as they are now.

[sacramentalist.livejournal.com]

True dat!

[sterlingphoenix.livejournal.com]

Not unless you're suddenly into drunkeness and drugs and orgies and dirt.

[bertine.livejournal.com]

I never would expect you to want to go. :P

[sterlingphoenix.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but seriously, I wouldn't expect any non-hippy to want to go. I mean, sure, it might be interesting to see, but not if you had to, you know, be there...

[bertine.livejournal.com]

It is funny, sometimes I don't think you really know me that well. I am not a hippy but I don't mind being there.

[sterlingphoenix.livejournal.com]

Heh, well, clearly I don't. I dunno, I'm definitely not telling you not to go, but you know, you asked!

[bertine.livejournal.com]

LOL. I know

It is funny how people are so split on liking it or not.

[sterlingphoenix.livejournal.com]

Looks like me and some other person don't like it and everyone else does!

[sharya.livejournal.com]

I think you should go for the experience.

[bertine.livejournal.com]

That is what I am thinking.

[slyefox.livejournal.com]

I think the incredible spawned creativity and woodstock atmosphere will be fun. That's why I'm going.

And I like playing in the dirt. So, pbbbbbbbbbbbbbt!

[bertine.livejournal.com]

I think it will be fun to do once. The enviroment and the dirt won't bug me much. Plus I could ride my bike and watch people.

[beg-jon13.livejournal.com]

Is this man on fire? or is that burning some kind of a rash? Because that would be a big determining factor for me if I was thinking of going to him.

[theophania-79.livejournal.com]

I think each would be an epic experience; both to tell the grandkids about if you will. With either choice you can't fail.

The REAL question is this: What KIND of "vacation mood" are you in? Hrm? Exotic & foreign, or Raw & Powerful?

[inkedmama.livejournal.com]

see - i'm thinking it would be an interesting experience & that's what led me to suggest you go. i don't think you're necessarily in their target demographic, if you will, but it seems to me you could still enjoy yourself & have wonderful memories & stories.

there are so many amazing things to see & do in the world - what else is on your list?

[paaaaants.livejournal.com]

I am shooting to go next year. This year, it's the scooter! :)