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Sept. 5 – UT

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005

Day 35 – After we wiped down the dust off the major areas of the inside of our car and the bucket we used was definitely dirty afterwards. We headed to Salt Lake City, UT to try and see how we could help with the hurricane relief efforts and to visit my Uncle Tom and Aunt Paris Bottman. We arrived too late for the last Red Cross meeting they had that night, so we moved on to my Uncle’s and enjoyed the evening with them on their back porch that overlooks a city park and also views their beautifully landscaped backyard.

Paris and Tom, I have to say I still love your house and we appreciate letting us stay two nights in your wonderful hospitality and comfy house.

Sept. 4 – NV

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005

Day 34 – We decided to leave Black Rock City today, even though there was still one more event to happen, it just felt like it was time for us to go, and I have learned to go with my gut instinct. It was not too bad of a drive out taking in the fact that 10,000 other people were planning on leaving that day also. We reached the first town of the main highway and ate lunch and watched CNN to see the pictures that went with all the news we heard at camp. After the mellowing effect of the news, we moved on to the next town to bath our car clean of the layers of dust and our bikes. Than, cleaned ourselves and let me tell you, it took three shampoos and conditioner sessions to get my hair untangled and dust free. I also came down with a bug that night and had some bad stomach pain and a small fever. I was glad to be in a bed and sleep off the cold or whatever it was.

Sept. 3 – NV

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005
Day 33 – The night of the burn. We joined Frogma for the night of the burn and ventured out on the playa early to find a good spot so that we could watch the fire dancers and ... [Continue reading this entry]

Sept. 2 – NV

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005
Day 32 - Today we met a great guy named Dale and a few of his friends stopped by once in awhile. He was gracious enough to Jason and I to offer to fix Jason’s bike when the ... [Continue reading this entry]

Sept. 1 – NV

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005
Day 31 - New campers came into town and set up next to us this morning. Nick and Lara were great neighbors and we really enjoyed chatting with them. It is hard to meet someone here that ... [Continue reading this entry]

Aug 31 – NV

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005
Day 30 - The day was a normal day of drinking water, visiting the port-a-potties, and exploring the city and art work. The night though was one of our best though. A soccer buddy of mine from ... [Continue reading this entry]

Aug 30 – NV

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005
Day 29 - After yesterday Jason and I didn’t know if we wanted to stick around if the weather continue on like yesterday’s, but we were graced with very pleasant cool wind from the north and no dust in ... [Continue reading this entry]

Aug 29 – NV

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005
Day 28 – Woke up to a still morning that was chilly accompanied by an outstanding sunrise coming over the mountains, and techno music playing in the background…I have no clue who listens to techno that early in the ... [Continue reading this entry]

Aug 28 – Black Rock City, NV

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005
Day 27 – Two lane highway on a very dark night with long segments of cars, thinking ‘are we ever going to get there?’ Finally, we arrive at 10.30pm to the dusty road of Black Rock City. ... [Continue reading this entry]

Burning Man

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005
Day 27 - Black Rock City / aka Burning Man - This past week was spent in the company of virgin burners and burners – and we were part of the virgin burners since it was our first ... [Continue reading this entry]