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I just returned from our Burning Man Confab with our new friend, K. who P. met last week at a Burning Man event.

We feel SO lucky! P. wanted to make sure he seemed OK and I give my big thumbs up approval. He loves BM, this will be his 8th one. He takes a cool little boat/car and zips around making a party in the car.

He has tons of gear and stuff. He has 2 huge shade structures that he'll pitch his 2 big tents under (one for him, one for his brother) and he's going to attach our little two person tent to the structure. Firmly grounded and in the shade.  There may be another couple in our group. He also rigs up a shower which is lovely, we'll contribute water to that. He brings grills and lanterns and tons of stuff. We'll bring him liquor and beer and mixers. He's going to take our bikes and tent and maybe our water cause he's renting a truck and go up Sunday night. We'll get there Monday towards the end of the day. He said he'd set up our tent.

This is really really good for us. I now have dates in my head, a tighter list, my clothes are coming together and I'm so excited. Getting in the car and on the road will really be a relief. The planning is insane!

I have quite a few things to pick up, money is an issue, but I'll do a little each day. I follow the lineage of the original burners-- thrift store, make it yourself, safety pins. I got so lucky hooking up with someone who has all the gear. Man.

P. and I will do some food shopping together.

In two weeks, I'll be sitting around camp, having a drink, watching the city grow. Unbelievable.