MR SCIENCE GOES TO BURNING MAN '01

Some pictures and thoughts from 2001. Also, note the Ice Tales at bottom of pages.

The official burning man page is at www.burningman.com. Previously I have used the metaphor of visiting an alien world to describe Burning Man, but this year magic seems more appropriate; visiting the realm of the Sidhe, for instance.

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THE MAN AT DUSK

This year a snorkel lift was required to work on the man due to the new larger base design.

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BLACK ROCK CITY FROM THE ZIGGURAT

MOONRISE

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The Ice Tales: I've been an ice volunteer for the last 3 years, and we have a good time while moving tons of ice. Ice Tale No. 1: Despite our prominent sign offering ice for $2 a bag, the huge igloo shaped dome where we sell ice, and the stream of people carrying ice away, we often get questions like this:

Q: Do you sell ice here? A: No, we sell firewood. How many cords do you want?

Q: Do you sell ice here? A: No, this is Asphalt and Paving Camp. The ice camp is out by the snow fence, disguised as a giant penguin. You can't miss it.

Q: Do you sell water? A: Yes, if you'll sit on this bag of ice for a while you'll have some nice water.

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