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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Hi All,<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Quick update:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Weather<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Despite white-outs and heavy winds, build continues on
the playa. There was a large thunderstorm over the area Northeast of Reno
yesterday that brought violent rains into parts of Nevada. The weather
out there is seriously unpredictable.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>The forecast, however, looks like a cooling trend
throughout the week: <a
href="http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USNV0033">http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USNV0033</a>
Note that the predicted low the night the Man burns is 54 degrees F, so please
bring warm clothing for cool evenings.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Arriving on Sunday Night / Opening Monday Morning<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>The official opening time is 12:01am Monday
morning. However, some of you may have heard that last year, the gates
opened at 6:00pm Sunday. While the official policy remains the same, the
idea of a traffic jam backing up 20 miles from the entrance at night with
tickets all sold out tends to suggest that gates may open early again. There
have already been some rumors to that effect… Of course, that’s not
official policy! </span></font></b><font face=Wingdings><span
style='font-family:Wingdings'>J</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>The Gate road from the 8-mile is long and wide this
year to accommodate the rush.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Will-call is off to the LEFT of the road this year as
you approach Gate.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>As always, if you’re not moving, shut your
engine down to conserve fuel and reduce emissions. Have plenty of fuel on
board when you get to the event in case of delays arriving and departing.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>At all times the event is open, vehicle speed inside Gate
is limited to 5 miles per hour. Police with radar units may again be
present!<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Where Do I Park/Camp?<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>For those of you asking about where to go when you get
to camp… I’ve attached a preliminary camp map. It doesn’t
have many of the vehicles or tent structures on it, but it will give you a
basic idea of the general area of where to set up.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Blue (Twilight) Zone folks already have instructions
for where to go.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Purple Portland (DarkStar/ DangerGirl/ Kaya) Zone folks
are at the top center.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Green (Wallah Xana /Waza /Velveeta /Annie) Zone folks
are at the corner behind the tea house.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Light Green (Hank) Zone folks are just forward of the
Green Zone and are next to the community area.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Orange Zone is the community space.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>This map was created by Kaya well before Build crew
left for the playa, so consider it general guidance for where to go. <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>There will be two driving corridors/ fire lanes on
either side of the camp that will allow vehicles in and out access. (Don’t
worry, there will be a way to reach the Green Zone without driving through
anyone.) Remember, once parked, don’t plan on moving until you’re
ready to leave. People who plan on leaving Saturday night/Sunday morning
need to make sure that they’re not parked in.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>When you arrive, ask for Annie, DarkStar, Pez, Fallout
(Kirk), Phoenix, or Twilight for directions to your area.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dues<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>If you haven’t paid or made arrangements –
please pay now. <a href="http://www.campabovethelimit.com/dues.html">http://www.campabovethelimit.com/dues.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Final Call for Questions<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>It’s hard to believe that we’ll all be out
there in just a few days! <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Your build crew will have email comms briefly during a
supply run Friday/Saturday, so there may be one final update before we’re
all once again on the playa.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>May you all get lots of sleep before heading out, and
we look forward to seeing you all soon!<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>The Man burns in NINE DAYS!!!<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><o:p> </o:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-style:italic'>--Twilight<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-style:italic'>Black Rock Ranger<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-style:italic'>Acting Communications Director<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-style:italic'>Camp Above The Limit<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 color="#002060" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-style:italic'><a
href="http://www.CampAboveTheLimit.com"><font color=blue><span
style='color:blue'>www.CampAboveTheLimit.com</span></font></a></span></font></i></b><i><span
style='font-style:italic'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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