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In response to "We have friends that used to drive out every year, and always wanted us to go." by Spawn

Its not something you toss a backpack and sleeping bag in the car and go, you not only have to prep for survival in a hostile environment but do it in

Posted by zeitgeist Sep 7 '09, 17:14

a thematic costume. Up here people form groups to plan, build, decorate and theatricate.

what I didn't know, you have to wear shoes and socks, lots of socks, because the sand, while powery fine is quite abrasive and many folks get crippling blisters from walking barefoot or even in sandles.

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You not only have to prep for survival in a hostile environment, you also have to wear shoes? *and* socks?! - TFox Sep 7, 18:20
And, IIRC, you're a sandal man. I'm good with sneakers and hiking boots myself. -- nm - MojaveMeg Sep 7, 17:22
What do they do to you if you don't have a thematic costume? -- nm - mara Sep 7, 17:21 2
- this -- (link) - mud Sep 7, 17:26 [Image] 1
  - Not the bees! -- nm - Reagen Sep 7, 18:23
Believe me, I know. They have an air stream and have filmed documentaries while there. -- nm - Spawn Sep 7, 17:18

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Its not something you toss a backpack and sleeping bag in the car and go, you not only have to prep for survival in a hostile environment but do it in

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