MrV
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July 12th, 2013 at 8:33:24 AM permalink
Anybody done Burning Man?

Nice way to take a break from the casinos!

see:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxRAg9Pcpm4
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March 26th, 2018 at 10:15:51 AM permalink
Sorry to wake up an old thread (I'm really not sorry) but there is a strong possibility I'm going to finally make Burning Man this year. I've been talking about it for at least a decade but I finally have a group to go with. Just a matter of getting the tickets, which I hear is more difficult that it used to be.

I see in the video linked to above there were some unicyclists around the 1:10 point. That will definitely be my contribution to the entertainment.
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March 26th, 2018 at 10:19:57 AM permalink
While it seems kind of interesting, even the younger me wouldn't make the trip.
Best of luck if you get a ticket.
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March 26th, 2018 at 10:46:16 AM permalink
Quote: Wizard

Sorry to wake up an old thread (I'm really not sorry) but there is a strong possibility I'm going to finally make Burning Man this year. I've been talking about it for at least a decade but I finally have a group to go with. Just a matter of getting the tickets, which I hear is more difficult that it used to be.



I assumed our AARP cards disqualified us old people from buying tickets.
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March 26th, 2018 at 10:59:31 AM permalink
Quote: Wizard

Sorry to wake up an old thread (I'm really not sorry) but there is a strong possibility I'm going to finally make Burning Man this year. I've been talking about it for at least a decade but I finally have a group to go with. Just a matter of getting the tickets, which I hear is more difficult that it used to be.

I see in the video linked to above there were some unicyclists around the 1:10 point. That will definitely be my contribution to the entertainment.



Pretty sure SOOPOOs Sue is going. Maybe he can check if she has a line to them, or can spare any.
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March 26th, 2018 at 11:03:20 AM permalink
Quote: DRich

I assumed our AARP cards disqualified us old people from buying tickets.

A big part of Burning Man is older men and younger women.
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March 26th, 2018 at 12:26:22 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

Sorry to wake up an old thread (I'm really not sorry) but there is a strong possibility I'm going to finally make Burning Man this year. I've been talking about it for at least a decade but I finally have a group to go with. Just a matter of getting the tickets, which I hear is more difficult that it used to be.

I see in the video linked to above there were some unicyclists around the 1:10 point. That will definitely be my contribution to the entertainment.

google says lots of nice naked young girls there.
u going alone?
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March 26th, 2018 at 2:02:12 PM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs

Pretty sure SOOPOOs Sue is going. Maybe he can check if she has a line to them, or can spare any.



The ex is planning on going. I think her gang is renting a mobile home and driving a long ways to get there. I have no idea about tickets, and until this thread didn't even know there was a need for tickets.
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March 26th, 2018 at 2:17:02 PM permalink
Quote: 100xOdds

google says lots of nice naked young girls there. u going alone?



You don't say. Hopefully they will be impressed by middle-aged men who ride unicycles. I am going with a group of other people my age.
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March 26th, 2018 at 2:45:06 PM permalink
Separate tickets needed for RV campground I think. Check the maps for charging stations.
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March 26th, 2018 at 3:08:50 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

Hopefully they will be impressed by middle-aged men who ride unicycles.



Don't you also juggle? Slam dunk! Trifecta!
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March 26th, 2018 at 3:17:33 PM permalink
Quote: rxwine

Don't you also juggle? Slam dunk! Trifecta!



Yes! I will have to brush up on my juggling while riding at the same time.
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March 26th, 2018 at 3:34:57 PM permalink
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Yes! I will have to brush up on my juggling while riding at the same time.

Riding the unicycle while juggling 3 Rubik's cubes and solve them.
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March 26th, 2018 at 3:40:57 PM permalink
Quote: FleaStiff

A big part of Burning Man is older men and younger women.

I understand older men being there for the naked young girls.

so you're saying young women go there for the older men??
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March 26th, 2018 at 3:49:12 PM permalink
I have been given to understand that its not just old perverted geezers ogling the naked young stuff but that there is a distinct opportunity for young stuff to initiate contacts with said old geezers. Presumably this is limited to rich old perverted geezers with RVs and itineraries featuring various California fairs and hippie towns. Wasn't the youngstuff hashtag used at Burning Man three years ago?
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March 26th, 2018 at 3:57:27 PM permalink
Wiz:

I suggest you maximize the value of your unicycling / juggling skills by taking it to the next step, i.e.:



fire juggling

That would be a natural for Burning Man.

You might also want to figure out some way to incorporate an "art" component to your otherwise plain-jane unicycle; here is a bit of inspiration for you in that regard:

art vehicles on the playa

At minimum, festoon it with neon-like lights.

Remember, what happens at Burning Man becomes subject to non-disclosure agreements.

Enjoy.
Last edited by: MrV on Mar 26, 2018
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March 26th, 2018 at 4:54:30 PM permalink
Quote: MrV



fire juggling


You just reminded me of a recent comic strip.
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March 28th, 2018 at 2:11:28 PM permalink
My friend was unsuccessful procuring tickets the legitimate way. Scalpers are asking $2,000 a pair on Ebay. The original price is $450.

A good question is whether these scalpers provide an economic service or are just leeches.

Regarding fire juggling, if you remove the psychological element, it is the same level of difficulty as juggling pins. They are nearly the same length, weight, and center of gravity. I've juggled them unlit before. Still, I am not eager to play with fire, if you'll forgive the pun.
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March 28th, 2018 at 2:25:27 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

My friend was unsuccessful procuring tickets the legitimate way. Scalpers are asking $2,000 a pair on Ebay. The original price is $450.

A good question is whether these scalpers provide an economic service or are just leeches.

Regarding fire juggling, if you remove the psychological element, it is the same level of difficulty as juggling pins. They are nearly the same length, weight, and center of gravity. I've juggled them unlit before. Still, I am not eager to play with fire, if you'll forgive the pun.

$450 for the RV park?

isn't there 'fake' fire where it doesn't burn hot?
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March 28th, 2018 at 2:30:01 PM permalink
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$450 for the RV park?



I don't know. I was just told $450. Not that I believe in fate, but maybe it wasn't meant to be.
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March 28th, 2018 at 2:48:40 PM permalink
Quote: FleaStiff

I have been given to understand that its not just old perverted geezers ogling the naked young stuff but that there is a distinct opportunity for young stuff to initiate contacts with said old geezers. Presumably this is limited to rich old perverted geezers with RVs and itineraries featuring various California fairs and hippie towns.



I'm filing this information away in my brain in case I'm ever rich and divorced.
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March 28th, 2018 at 2:55:59 PM permalink
Attention Burners, and those who wish to Burn:

see: the jackrabbit speaks
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March 28th, 2018 at 3:52:28 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

A good question is whether these scalpers provide an economic service or are just leeches.

The STEP program opens in late April,,, Safe Ticket Exchange Program. Its designed to avoid counterfeiters and other leeches.
I believe registration is required, not sure.
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March 28th, 2018 at 4:02:25 PM permalink
Tickets are in high demand.

Many folks from Europe come to Burning Man.
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March 28th, 2018 at 8:04:36 PM permalink
Quote: 100xOdds



isn't there 'fake' fire where it doesn't burn hot?



Usually Kerosene or camp-stove fuel (white gas).
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March 30th, 2018 at 1:06:40 PM permalink
There was a bit of unscripted exicitement fueled with a dose of horror at last years climactic Man Burn, when an overly enthusiastic attendee slipped past security and intentionally ran into the fire, self-immolating.

I guess life really does imitate art.

Burn, baby, burn.

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