Thanks for the kind words, Alpha!

After asking around, I've decided to go. I know what I'm in for, and really...no matter how miserable I might get while there, I'd be far more bummed to stay home and wonder.

See you on the Playa! Yaaaay!

I hear ya...the caja china I spoke of is a portable, above ground contraption that assembles easily and replicates a pit without having to do any digging. Also, since it's elevated, it leaves no scarring on the Playa.
check it out...

www.cajachina.com

Well, my b-friend and I are both veterans, so we know what to expect, but it's inhaling all that Playa dust during storms that has me worried. We have an RV, which makes it easier, but it's our first (baby, not Burn), so we're being extra-cautious. Ugh.

Is there a foodie camp? How fun would it be to do a foodie potluck? My favorite (and easiest) Playa recipe is to get a pork tenderloin (the ones from Costco work great) and sprinkle generously with fennel pollen. Grill. That's it. It SINGS when warm, and is great cold the next day for sandwiches or ...

Well, just found out I'm gonna be a mom! My honey and I are ecstatic, but I'm over 35 and concerned about going out to the Playa...particularly because of the alkalinity and extreme temp. changes. My OB says not to worry...but he's not a Burner, so it's kind of hard for him to fathom the environment...