The pie shape looks fabulous. If people want to camp or stroll where they can see a lot of open playa, there's the crimped edge of the pie crust.

Ugh, yeah. It was too big this year. Unlike previous years, where getting around wasn't a big deal, I alternated between biking and walking to get around in order to give different sets of muscles a rest, and I ended up with bloody, blistered toes anyway. By the end of the week, I had just given up ...

Darn! That strategy worked 4 years ago.

Ok...so no specified time.

I'm just trying to talk my husband into staying for it, but we have a plane to catch in the (late) morning and he doesn't want to drive tired when there might be random cows on the road.

What to do what to do...

-Grizelda

I figure there probably is one Sunday night, but does anybody know what time it is likely to be?

Apparently the person who wrote this law missed school the day they taught about run-on sentences.

You can fight about stupid stuff and go wild separately and wreck your relationship at Burning Man, or you can have an awesome time together and be kind and understanding with each other. It's up to the two of you to make the choice as to how you're going to experience it. I mean, Burning Man isn't ...

List? What list?

I figure there will be a tent, an air mattress, clothes, food, water, and sunscreen. And 1 ply TP of course. Not that I don't wish I were driving there with a uhaul full of inflatable alligators, building materials, and a cunning plan.

Thanks. That makes me feel better, you guys.

I'll see you all in the dust this summer. Good luck on the exams, Brickmaster. And yes, I'm a Canadian. What gave it away?

-Grizelda

I've been to Burning Man a couple times before, and both times I had time to make costumes, make plans, and bring odds and ends to contribute to various projects. This summer, though, grad school is eating me alive and I have a major comprehensive exam 2 days before Burning Man. Did you ever go to B...

I want to get a big "Made in China" stamp and stamp it on everything.

During 2005 BM I woke up one morning and heard NOTHING. ZERO. Total desert silence. Freaked me out, didn't know where I was. Might as well have been in Yosemite. Me too! I almost wanted to get out of my tent and run around banging on stuff to feel better. But it was very cold and I couldn't be both...

Found in our suitcase of plush kittens after we picked them up from Spike's Vampire Bar:

So there I was having a nice chat with some folks sitting around in a camp. Along came an art car blasting dance music, and whoever was talking stopped in mid sentence because it was suddenly impossible for us to hear each other. We all waited for the art car to pass before resuming our conversation...

I must say, the portapotties were SO much better in 2005. I only came across one without any toilet paper, and there were never long lines. Yay! There must be some people responsible for this who deserve a big pat on the back.

I know it's a long shot, but I lost my favourite hat on burn night in the crowd by the man, and wonder whether anybody found it. I would be SO delighted to get it back somehow. This is the hat: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/crow_girl/lizardhatmichaelsmall.jpg If you have it, please please e...

I have a lot of long hair. Last year I put it in about 50 little braids the night before I left for Burning Man and didn't unbraid it until I got back. I washed it once on Wednesday or Thursday. It was pretty much okay for the week- maybe a little fuzzy by Sunday, but not too bad. It took a lot of w...

Spirit gum was the first thing that popped into my mind too. I used to use it to stick gold star confetti to my face, and most of it stayed on, but some fell off. I wonder whether I had inferior quality spirit gum, whether I applied it badly, or whether that means it's a risk for accidental MOOP if ...

you can camp with us, so far I have no other friend with kid(s) confirmed, but the more kids and parents the easier it gets to take turns. and I found the potties not to be a problem. Thanks for the offer, but it happens that I already have a theme camp and my mother has booked a week off of work t...

I did see a couple of public sex acts on art cars that were passing by that made me think "Gee, would I really want a kid to see that?" but then again, I didn't want to see that either so... just had to look away and keep walking. If I can do that, then so can a 4 year old. There is the argument th...

I imagine it's much like the way it works in our default world: if you decide to break a law, do it somewhere private without strangers around, and try not to do it in such a way that it will upset anyone. Also, try not to let the police hear you refering to them as pigs, as this may make them grouc...

They waived the return fee for me. I think the dressing and crutches convinced them ... Ah, that's good then. I just read the thing about the exit fee and assumed there weren't any standard exceptions because it didn't say there were any. But I guess there isn't any reason that needs to be in the s...

As a bit of a side note, since the UTI example keeps coming up, I understand that it helps to drink plenty of water to help flush out any bacteria that happen to get in. How convenient it is that we're supposed to drink plenty of water anyway. It's also a good idea for women to make a point of peein...

Is there a reason why just using vinegar would somehow be wrong? Why does a playa foot wash need to be a disinfectant?

How about "BE CAREFUL: HOLD ON TO THAT FLASHLIGHT!" Two different people told me they had dropped their flashlights in the potties by accident last year, and that has got to be worse than 2 ply paper.

Er, yes, no real kittens. I currently have 32 (and counting) plush kittens and small cats gathered up to use as betting chips for kitten poker.

as you all have an inkling ov by now, due to your recent dreams, i shall be skinning all ov you alive... Hmmm, I don't know about that. I think that might be impacting negatively on others' experiences. Have you considered making your dress out of eggplant peels instead? They're already an attracti...

Tsk...best not to judge the pretty shiny things by their price tag.

I have about 5 pounds of Mardi Gras beads that I bought at a thrift store on an impulse because they are shiny. I would love to contribute them to a Mardi Gras party. If you finalize the when and where and e-mail me, I will turn up and bestow beads on you and your guests. It's grizzytove at gmail do...

Sounds like a good camp to wander past in the heat of the afternoon. Bondage AND a refreshing blast of water. Wow. If you see someone hopping up and down in the middle of your camp shouting happily about how last year was so much more fabulous, that'll be me.