burning man mommas - Page 3

[AdinaL]

For an introvert, it is kinda scary. But I like challenging myself to do new things, and frankly the desert and the art keep my motivation to get there up. :)

I was going to comment that I love your avatar picture, when I saw it on another thread. :)

[Alenushka]

There tons in introverts in BM. It is not all wild parties. There is camp called Skinny Kitty lounge. It is full of couches and it has a tea bar. People who like quiet sit there were hours drinking tea. I do yoga every day. There 50 thousand people and 50 thousand burns!.

Thank you, I love that pic too. It is an art car that my friend used as their wedding "limo"

[AdinaL]

That's good to know. :)  I figured that must be the case, but it is still slightly intimidating from the outside.  Which is all the more reason i need to go! :D

[princesstutu]

Adina, do you have a post-Burn event or events near you?  If so, maybe go and check it out!  I know Burners take over SF for a week post-Burn. 

Maybe that way you can get a feel for it, maybe meet some folk, without going whole hog.

[revolting]

Okay, quick question as we're leaving tomorrow for a regional burn: what would you recommend bringing beyond normal camping stuff for young kids? I have a four year old and a one year old, and we've never been (with or without kids) before.

[mamayogibear]

well if your kids arn't used to using porta potties maybe bring them their own... i remember when i first took my daughter to a festival in Eugene OR when she was a little over one i was soo thankful for her potty training seat! if you have a bike and a bike trailer i would bring it along too, lots are large and not too traditional stroller friendly. i would wrap my dd inside the show but with two kids it would be nicer to have another mode of transportation. if your one year old is still in diapers bring a five gallon bucket that seals tight for the dirty ones. if you run out you can wash the diapers in it! if there will be running water that you can use i would bring a kiddie pool for splashing and wading in since it is summer time. good luck and good burning!

[Alenushka]

I never been to a regional one. Or decompression event. I think I need a year to recover after playa

[MsFortune]

I'm on the fence for this year.  I've been 4 times and it is a great experience I can't wait to have again.  I have not been since I have had children.  If I go it will be without the kiddies.  I'm just not up to dealing with their physical needs in the harsh desert environment at this point.  I have to wait until they are older.  

So the question is do I blow my vacation wad (money, time, energy) on Burning Man without the kids or save for family vacation?

I just took the kids to a local festival called Lighting in a Bottle.  We had a great time.  But that's like "Burning Man lite".  

I also wonder if I can really dust off my inner rock star and make it happen.

[Alenushka]

There will be no tickets at the gate this year.

My husband never been and is going for the first time. I told my sons that when they turn 18, I will give them a ticket as gift (-:

[~Adorkable~]

Originally Posted by mamayogibear 

. i remember when i first took my daughter to a festival in Eugene OR

ahh heading to the OCF next week, will be so fun to bring the kids for the *first time!

*first time out of the womb

[AdinaL]

We're gonna hit OCF for a day too. :)  I am looking forward to it. :D

[~Adorkable~]

both me and my twins have now been to OCF in utero, it's a very long standing family tradition! now my babes have been to BurningMan in utero as well, though they will not be going back to playa anytime soon, I'm strongly in the mindset of waiting till they can communicate their needs clearly before that kind of mental and physical exposure.

but OCF is home and family to me, its going to be my 37 year (im 36) and my babies 2nd (they are 6 months) plus especially for workers, it's way more low key than burning man

[AdinaL]

That's awesome. :)  

[mamayogibear]

I love OCF, I went for nearly ten years before my kids came along... I wish I could afford to go this year! Does anyone camp at 'the way'? There should be another thread for west coast festies...

[~Adorkable~]

yeah, its most likely my fault, but we should probably stop hijacking this thread with talk of another festival

[FarrenSquare]

WHAT! We are inclusive here at Burning Man MDC headquarters. We welcome talk of other experiences. ;) Plus, I wanna know. That is OFC?

I've been to music festivals, but I'm really not in it for a rave - I'm in it for community and art, so I never have as much fun. Our regional this year was absolutely incredible. It rained a lot, and it was hard to camp with a baby for four nights in the rain, but we had a lot of fun. Too bad I didn't get any pictures of him in his first burn night outfit! A bear hood and a cute little tutu. A virgin freezer-burner wrote this about our regional, if you are interested: http://thegauntlet.ca/story/15598

My mandude is going to the burn this year, I'm excited for him. I'm scared to be parenting alone with out him for the first time more than a few days. It's weird not having any contact at all! I'll be able to go again sometime... when the baby is done breastfeeding, whenever that will be!

I would love to see a Burn portrait if anyone wants to share a picture of them at the burn? I'm NAK but I'll come back later and share.

[mamayogibear]

LOL, It's actually OCF I think I made a typo earlier http://www.oregoncountryfair.org/photo_gallery.php it's great family fun. There is a huge campground for families there with lovely shady trees and what not...
 

Originally Posted by FarrenSquare 

WHAT! We are inclusive here at Burning Man MDC headquarters. We welcome talk of other experiences. ;) Plus, I wanna know. That is OFC?

[princesstutu]

I'm confused.

OCF is a county fair in Oregon that people go camp at?

[AdinaL]

Oregon Country Fair.  Not a county fair.  I did the same thing when I first heard about it. 

[~Adorkable~]

No folks can not camp at the Oregon Country Fair. Folks can however camp very nearby, close enough to walk over during the day. Public hours are from 11am till 7pm and after that the only folks allowed on site are the workers and volunteers.

And yeah

County Fairs = ferris wheels and chikens, pigs and beer gardens. Often held in a parking lot of fairgrounds
Oregon Country Fair = Vadville, handmade crafts and amazing food all held on 400 acres of private natural respected land