cargirl Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 I'm recently single and trying to get back on the dating scene which is hard since I'm in my 30's and nobody's really going to bars much. I've got lots of interests, so that's not a problem but I haven't met anyone and it's been like 8 months since I broke up with my fiance. Anyway, I bought a ticket to burning man which is totally not me and was going to drive up with some friends but that fell through. Now I'm thinking of driving up and hanging out with some guy I met on craigslist who's offering rides up there. Sounds sketchy, but he seems really cool - we've chatted via email and I wouldn't ordinarily meet him in my life. Anyway, think I'm gonna do it but wanted to see what people thought. Any experience with this? thanks!
paddington bear Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 Sounds sketchy because it is! You're going to get in a car with a guy you've never met to go to a festival. Chances are he's just a normal guy, but you never know. I've seen some real weirdos advertise on Craigslist. Is there any way you can get to the festival under your own steam and just agree to meet him there? Read: Around the World in 80 Dates - a lonely planet guide editor who dated around the world in search of 'the one', went to Burning Man festival on her own and met the right guy. Go on your own, have fun, who knows...don't get into some complete strangers car....please.
katiegirl Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 Hi, I'm going to burning man too and lots of people drive up together from craigslist and it works pretty well. That said, LISTEN TO PADDINGTON BEAR. There are some creeps and you can just meet up at the festival. Or, make sure you bring a friend along for the trip and that'll make things all the better. Totally random but I've read something just today that says ridesharing is a way to online date. http://vlane.com/blogs_article/162/is-ridesharing-new-online-dating Who knows, you could be at the forefront! Good luck and be careful!
JohnnyBlaze Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 Sounds sketchy because it is! You're going to get in a car with a guy you've never met to go to a festival. Chances are he's just a normal guy, but you never know. I've seen some real weirdos at Burning Man. Fixed up your post, Paddington. Cargiril, Paddington's right; drive yourself there. If you knew the guy well, it'd be a different matter, but this is a new guy. You don't know him well enough to trust him yet. Besides, you're going to see enough insanity at BM; you don't need to risk it on the way there.
motive2002 Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 I love this one... "Need a ride and want to share driving/ gas to Reno or BRC let me know. ABSOLUTELY MUST BE A NON SMOKER. NOT EVEN HAVING ONE WHEN WE STOP FOR BREAKS!! Also, no drugs on board. I would not appreciate getting busted for your dope and having my child taken into custody in a foreign country- Thanks. Otherwise all is well." Damn, the hate against smokers is unreal. Might as well take out a gun and start shooting us. Anyway, I wouldn't ride with a stranger I met on Craig's list. Period.
Author cargirl Posted August 20, 2008 Author Posted August 20, 2008 thanks for all the responses. I guess it is kind of crazy. I am trying to see if I can hitch a ride with other friends. I just wanted to be spontaneous just this once!
Jilly Bean Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 I just wanted to be spontaneous just this once! Spontaneous is flying to Paris for the weekend with a new BF. Stupid is getting in a car with a complete stranger from Craigslist. Always protect yourself. Don't let your lack of experience in dating cloud your better judgement.
jerbear Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 Anyway, burning man is so cool! If you really want spontaneous, get spontaneous there. Also, offering rides there, what about back? It is the desert and what you bring in is also what you bring out.
nopainnogain Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 I made my buddy a big as tent for there burning man trip lol
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