Well, here we are, not quite there yet. But, as you know, it’s almost time to hit the playa. 

This is my last email to you before this year’s Burn and it probably finds you hustling to get every-last-little thing done in time, am I right? I mean, in just 9 days the Man burns! Let that sink in for a minute. 

Whether you’re a first-timer or a veteran, the final days before Burning Man can be chaotic. But don’t worry, you’ll get everything done — I have faith in you!

Aluminum cans are happy cans.

Pearls of Wisdom recap
So, in the past three emails I sent to you, I really tried to impart some of my hard-earned wisdom. Remember these pearls?

-- Radical INclusion is always IN at Burning Man (even if the default world thinks otherwise);

-- The Survival Guide is once again packed with knowledge you can use (yes, you!);

-- I laid out 16 trash-y pro-tips for you and these five are worth repeating:

1. Leave unnecessary packaging at home,
2. Always choose aluminum cans over glass or plastic,
3. Pack bungee cargo nets to hold down trash on the top of your vehicle,
4. Bring reusable containers for beverages, and…
5. PROPERLY DISPOSE OF YOUR TRASH! (This is the big one, hence the ALL CAPS.)

-- Do the right things in regards to Decommodification. If that means photo-bombing a commercial shoot while wearing adult diapers, so be it.

Yeah you do. 

Hey, if you missed any of my emails from previous years, they’re now all online for your reading pleasure. How handy! In the past, I’ve covered such topics as consent, kindness, and searching out the small and weird. It’s my sincere hope that what I’ve written will help you be a better, more prepared citizen of Black Rock. 

Ok, that’s all I’ve got for this year. Have the best Burn ever! I mean it!

Charlie “Louder!” Dolman

P.S. Drink water!

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