I know you're all waiting with held breathe...

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It's time to start getting my things together for Burning Man 08: The American Dream!

I will be staying in Semuta, part of Silicon Village. More Info (http://www.burningman.com/themecamps/08_camp_vill_s.html):

Semuta Lounge
"Semuta" is mentioned several times in the Frank Herbert "Dune" novels, but never in much detail. It is described as a drug addiction that requires both a specific drug ("semuta") and a specific type of music ("semuta music") to work. Without the music, the drug is apparently fairly useless, but the combination of the two produces "sustained, timeless ecstasy."
Hometown: San Jose, CA

One of the first few steps is to list out the things I will be taking:
Stuff:

• 10 Days of water x 2
• 2 Tents
• Solar Lights
• Dome & Covering
• X-mas Lights
• Branch Lights
• Extension Cords
• Cooking Pans
• Cooler
• Sleeping Bags
• Futon
• Full Length Mirror
• Goggles
• Camp Chairs
• Pillows
• Blankets
• Rugs
• First Aid Kit
• Toilet Paper
• Toiletries
• Bikes & Bike Lights
• Personal Lighting System
• Camp Stove
• Plates
• Cups
• Table
• Evap. Kit
• Head Lamps
• Bandanas
• Coffee Mugs
• Booze
• Booze for HOTD
• Clothes

Food:

• Hummus
• Seasame Crackers
• String Cheese
• Bacon
• Tortillas
• Shredded Cheese
• Turkey Jerky
• Triscuts
• Peanutbutter filled Pretzels
• Brownie Bites
• Hamburgers
• Instant Pasta
• Canned Fruit
• Dried Fruit
• Fruit Leather
• Bar Snacks
• Soy Milk
• Cereal
• Granola
• Bean Salad
• Meatballs
• Sausages
• Deli Meats
• Avacados
• Powdered Gator Aid
• Rice
• Rice Cakes
• Spices
• Trail Mix
• Snap Peas
• Green Beans
• Bell Peppers
• Chicken Tenders
• Luna Bars
• Nutella
• Grahm Crackers
• Nuts

I am dubbing the dome 'The Dream Dome' this year. It will be something of a personal cooking area for Semuta and personal chill area. I found a great Blue/Black rug today at a thrift store and we got 20 pieces of Rug Samples, they were on sale for $0.55 a piece (down from $0.79). That's a deal I couldn't pass up. I also have a trent coat that I am looking forward to converting into a furry jacket!

Oh yeah, one other item (an idea from venusrising): Dust Storm Survival Kit!