burning man II

[nibot]

Unfamiliar with all its various interlocking parts, I am impressed to see how True Prophet's camp is coming together. For instance, I haven't seen any piece of the grand "sand worm" shade structure, and yet allegedly other Prophets are busy working on it.

I have not yet arranged transportation for myself. Burning Man takes place near Gerlach, Nevada, which is about a hundred miles north of Reno. I am highly tempted to try hitchhiking US-395 to get there. A roadtrip up 395 is almost as exciting as Burning Man itself!

Comments

[reverend-kate.livejournal.com]

Dont hitchhike 395. Extremely hot. You will be a crispy Tobin. Also, gear?

You're going to have a blast! Wish Rand and I were going this year.

[nibot.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it does look pretty brutal. I was thinking things would cool down after Mojave (forecast for 100F all week), but it's even hotter in Bishop (103F!) and just as hot in Reno. Hm.

[nibot.livejournal.com]

Do you have any recommendations for preparations or things to do?

By any chance do you have any spare playa paraphernalia (like goggles) that I could use?

[reverend-kate.livejournal.com]

It's really fucking dusty this year. Bring both daytime and nighttime goggles. Bring dustmasks. If you can, bring a bike with fat tires. Bring extra tarp/plastic and duct tape to seal your tent.

I do have a great list my friend builds. whats your preferred email destination for such a file?

[nibot.livejournal.com]

tobin@pas.rochester.edu