We got up early, packed the bus .. and went to Two Chicks for a great send off breakfast. From there we headed to the playa. Duane, Rebar and I were in Fluffy and Squatch, Marie, Aaron and Gizxo in the rental van. 

It’s only 90 miles to Black Rock City (BRC)  from Reno.. but it can take anywhere between 90 min and 11 hours !

The traffic g-ds were smiling soe we were in line to get in just 2 hours

 

A quick stop for fuel…. then we were off

the ride in fluffy was fun.. it was loud and hot.. but it was great.. I got to explore the stickers on her front

 

the lien to get in was about an hour.. but not bad as it goes.. we were surrounded by other folks eager to get in.. .The gate had been closed the last 3 days due to rain

(queue the spooky foreshadowing music.. I’m writing this on Sept 3.. after all the rain during burn week) 

We used the tiem to do stuff like put our campsite info on our phones incase we lose them

We got ready for the paperwork at the gate.. got our tickets and WAP (work access permits) together.. and finally pulled into will call to pick up a few more tickets.

 

Finally we got in.. our site location was changed… we got there and got to work.. The earth was like concrete after the rains

 

We’re camping near our friends with El Pulpo.. Duane Flatmo their leader is sitting this year out because he just got a liver transplant !

 

great to see the other builds around as well

 

Ae settled in as best we could.. and began unloading the clouds.. we didn’t have any place to put them.. so we layed them on the ground.. turned out not to be the best idea ! (it rained !)

 

 

We sat down for a yummy  meal then all found places to sleep. I chose to sleep under the bus.. turned out to be a great choice !  Here’s the view from there.

About 3A I woke to the sound of rain !  Our poor clouds !

The adventure continues !

nite all, nite sam

-me