Category Archives: 1997 History

1997 – MONKEY BOY!

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Jim Bowers

In 1996 I worked as a finance manager for a car dealership in Colfax along I-80, halfway between Sacramento and Reno Nevada. Michelle and I had moved to the little mountain town to get away from the gangs. We still … Continue reading →

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The First Tribe Members

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Jim Bowers

In 98′, we returned to Burning Man with my first real “art”. Back at home I had discovered a McDonalds Drive Thru “Golden Arch” lying next to the drive-thru at our local McDonalds. A little banged up from some drunk … Continue reading →

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Rev’s 1997 story

Posted on October 20, 2010 by ruvi

It was my first year at BM. The first few hours I was like a kid in a candy store. Wow – weirdoes, nakedness, explicit art, public sex…. etc. etc.. I experienced a Yahoo’s view of BM. Fortunately, the novelty … Continue reading →

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