great! thanks alot. any suggestions on shelter or where to find info on building one? i was thinking of going to parachute route, but i'd like to see some proven designs (esp. with the wind factor on the playa). MikeVDS- love the animal idea. thanks for putting me on that train of thought... SO many...

Hey all, So last year I shared a house with an amazing dude who has been going to the playa for the last 4 years or so. based on his and his friends expieriences, i am super fired up to go. As a first timer i know that its perfectly normal not to be super engaged in the art/ambience, but i'd really ...