Hello fellow burners. My name is Andy, and I am FINALLY going to burning man for the first time this year. I have been reading the site and have wanted to go for YEARS............but things never worked out with my schedule. I decided this year that I am going come hell or high water. I have been reading about what I need to bring on the burningman website........but I am hoping to talk with some experienced burners, who can hopefully give me some advice. Also, I am going to be doing this on my own :-( since none of my friends are up for it.......and I am quite nervous about going to the playa alone. I know everyone will be very welcoming and loving, but I am sure you can all understand, it is alot less nerve wracking when you have others going on the adventure with you. If anyone knows others traveling out to the playa from NJ who are looking for travel buddies......I would love to get in touch with them. I have a car, and if I need to do this on my own in my own car, I am going to. I will not let another year go by of me seeing the fabulous pictures and stories from the playa, and missing out on the fun LOL. I am determined to have this experience. Burners I have talked to have all told me that it is a life changing experience. Well, that is all for now.......if anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it,. If not, I cant wait to see you all on the playa. Much love, Andy