2001.08.28

Burning Man

2001 was the year of great weather. No downpours turning the playa into a mud pit. No cold freezing nights. No 70 mph winds wreaking havoc on shelter and art. This year the weather was mild during the day and warm at night. Of course, this year there were dust storms of biblical proportions...

Burners might want to check out this year's Burning Man page.

The incredible shrinking man burned without a hitch this year -- one of the best burns I can remember in years.

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Fire dancer on the esplanade.

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The Flying Carpet, a.k.a. The Electric Disco Love Cart, a.k.a. The Thing.

Andrei and Mary built it using a golf cart chassis. It had a great stereo featuring offbeat music, and was adorned with Persian rugs, tapestries, and a disco ball. It created a fun atmosphere wherever it went.

Andrei, Mary, Kathryn and I spent a memorable evening cruising the esplanade and stopping at the dance joints.

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Approaching Emerald City.

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Full moon over the playa.

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Marc lent me his Westfalia this year. It was much appreciated, and made a great home base for several of us. More shelter than a tent, but not a big honking RV...

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