(( For those bad people of you not on the Iowa Announce list - I know who you are :P))

The American Dream is fast approaching and I am excited that so many Iowans are going to their first burn this year!!!!!! You are all going to LOVE it. And for you vets, it will be great to be home again! I thought I would send some info of links I visited before my first big burn in 2006. I am a bit of an obsessive researcher so really was helpful for me to read about others experiences. I would also like to personally extend a hand to answer any questions you may have, nothing makes me happier than answering questions about Burning Man!!

Here are some links:

Required Reading for Burning Man 2008 Virgins:
www.burningman.com/preparat...guide.pdf
www.burningman.com/first_timers/

Civilized Explorer, amazing site with incredible amounts of info:
www.cieux.com/bm/bmtoc.html

Nice cheap shade structure:
www.chromatest.net/Lovemonkey/.

I love this burner's videos about how to fabulous:
www.youtube.com/watch

As always, tribe is invaluable for info, there is a BM Virgins 2008 tribe:
tribes.tribe.net/08bmvirgins

Most of all be open to the experience, you do yourself a disservice otherwise. Come back and tell stories to everyone, there is no reason to not carry Black Rock City with you year-round in your hearts and minds - I am more than happy to share experiences at any time!!

Much Love,
Your friendly local Burning Man Regional Contact Jeffz