> I wouldn't worry too much about being too hot at Burning Man.  Last year I
> froze my ass off in the evening.  I'm definitely bringing my woolies this
> year.  The last few years, it was hotter here in Sacramento than it was at
> Black Rock.

Bug o rambo in Sacto on Labor Day can be oppressive-that's good to hear!
>
> Can your shady boy awning handle 50+ mph winds?

W/ the optional poles & the stock tie downs-yes.
>
> As for what to bring... other than the obvious (water, food, water, shelter,
> water, sun screen, water, etc.), I would highly recommend a camp shower.
> Nothing brings you back to life better than a shower after a day or two of
> playadusting.

Yep, I was planning on that-any suggestions as to set up?
>
> Do you have plans on where to camp?

Having never been before, I'm still considering my options- Utah Group
themed "Beyond The Zion Curtain" in about the 3rd or 4th row, A friend in an
RV in the last row, or among the women-younger-than-my-daughter Section????
>
> The VW bus camp may still have room.  We don't stay there because they don't
> seem to have a plan or purpose.  Just random buses in a roped off area.

As an architect w/ a keen interest in developing a sense of community in my
projects/forts I have built as a child/adult, I would appreciate a group
that is more organized & w/ a purpose!
>
> If you want peace and quiet, you should stay on the outer ring.

Hmmmm-can you move sites once you have set up & find that you don't mesh w/
the local crowds?
>
> You're welcome to camp with us.  Most likely, we'll be set up on the 9:00
> radial at the corner of Ego or perhaps Fetish.  There's a slight chance
> we'll move to 8:30 and Delirium.

Anything significant about those locations? grin

I'll look for youse volks.

Tom