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By: tonopaw

tonopaw — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:05:47 +0000

More Updates! We’re starving over here! lol… j/k I swear I’m getting that Pavlov’s dog effect reading these and thinking getting back to the playa…

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By: Tephlon

Tephlon — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:36:22 +0000

Love the blog. I swear I can smell the playa. Can’t wait to get out there and make DPW some coffee!!! See those of you who are early risers (or nocturnal) on the morning shift.

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By: AnnE

AnnE — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:15:25 +0000

Terrific pictures of an astounding task–all y’all are the most dedicated and inspiring bunch of folks in the Western U.S. And how great that you do so much for and with Burners Without Borders. My very first Burn Experience happened last year half way through my 60th year–what a gas! My kids were stunned, impressed and supportive, and horrified. How great is that! Hope to be back next year! (And I worked at B.R.C., wasn’t just a tourist:-)

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By: pilar

pilar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:18:13 +0000

awesome work, john! i am soooo excited and soooo freaking that i have so little time to get ready! i’ll be there tuesday am – look for the pete hudson crew… no idea where we are placed.

d00d – i’d be more jealous but your photos are so dang goooood!

sparky – odwally (head of the dmv) is out there and sent out an update to volunteers and mv owners that the surface of the playa was the worst he”s seen it – i’ll just go ahead and quote the man -

“You may have heard already that the playa surface this year is at it’s
worst. The dust is deep and the bumps and humps are big and fierce.
While in the past they have mostly been individual bumps that don’t
shake you up too much, this year more than ever there are virtual mine
fields of little dunes that tend to shake and rattle vehicles the crap
our of whatever is going over them. What does this mean to you? Well,
more than anything else if you have passengers that are not in a seat
and strapped down, you run a big risk of knocking them over or dumping
them off your vehicle. Especially with those vehicles that have standing
passengers higher of the ground. So drive extra slow, and keep a keen
eye out for dune mine fields.”

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By: James Three

James Three — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:58:25 +0000

I think I know that Danny! My first two trips to the playa were with his Paradox Lounge camp. Can’t wait to see his crew again soon! Is the Convenience Store artcar returning, Danny?

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By: sparky

sparky — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:14:16 +0000

In some of the pictures, the playa surface looks very rough and crumbly.
Could you comment on the general conditions of the playa surface so we know what to expect as far as bike riding and dust?
It would be greatly appreciated!

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By: Mr. Nightshade

Mr. Nightshade — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:51:14 +0000

Great work, John! Keep it coming. I’ll see you next Friday.

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By: Hombre del Sol

Hombre del Sol — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:43:55 +0000

Love the contrast of that flag shot! Stunning.

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By: affinity

affinity — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:07:55 +0000

Your posts are helping out those of us at home still getting ready. Thanks John.

Fabulous posts, fabulous photography.

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