Burning Man 2008

From atop the Babylon tower.

From atop the Babylon tower.

The climax of Burning Man, the Man itself collapses in flame.

Amateur photographers were required to register any camera that had video capability. In return you got a tag like this to hang on the camera.

It was heading out toward 447 while we were headed into BRC.

Ed, Pete and Gardner's RV ahead of me.

Ed, Pete and Gardner's RV ahead of me.

Ed, Pete and Gardner's RV ahead of me.

This is the label on the box of the Costco shelter Ed, Pete, Gardner and I used. They are popular in Black Rock City. They withstand the wind, keep out most of the dust, provide shade, are heavy enough that even when badly staked they do not blow away, and collapse down to a package only 6 feet long, allowing me to carry it easily in my truck. The regular price at Costco is $200. It may not be available during the winter and spring, but became re-available at my Costco in mid-May this year, when Costco issued a $30-off coupon.

From near our camp.

The one on the left is Ed, Pete & Gardner's. On the right is the one loaned to me by Michael and Stephen. You can see my sleeping tent set up at the back of it.

i closed that gap where you can see my sleeping tent inside the Costco shelter.

These Costco shelters are popular in BRC.