There is still some confusion about the meal situation so I would like to clarify for all, especially the newbies.

Each person is ultimately responsible for all their own food and water (alcohol, etc.). "Scotto the Master Camp Daddy" packs and delivers snacks that are available to all. The snack bins are open 24/7 and make all sorts of goodies available to campers. (Have I remembered to say thank you lately for all you do Scotto?!? Love you!) Evening meals are prepared by volunteers just like you and me. They, out of the goodness of their fuzzy little hearts, volunteer to bring, cook and share their chosen food. So in essence, they are sharing their food with the camp. WHY - Because they like you...M.O.U.S.E Sorry, I had a flashback moment. If you miss a meal or come late or leave early or are wanted and can't find the food line...You are on your own! P.S. We do not offer room service (except for maybe.....) Never mind.

I am asking that each person bring something to share with the camp. Maybe it is a can of something or a special snack or a lunch item. Many feeders make more variety. Be creative. But let our Goddess of the Kitchen... the beautiful and talented Sarah (we need to find you a playa name) know your intentions so we do not end up with a dozen #10 cans of Garbonzo beans. (Maybe TailFeather can find a creative use for them.)

Clean up by committee is also voluntary but appreciated. I expect everyone to do their share so that no one(s) get stuck doing it all. We do not have hired maid service this year so it is essential that each person take on the dreaded "R" word. You know the one... "responsibility". Sorry. I hate to drag that word in from the default world but last year there were some who thought we had a full time clean up crew.

Now, in case you missed the memos I would like to send out a loud "Wowzers" to TailFeather and MasterTwist. They have designed a cosmo kitchen/water system that works in the middle of nowhere. You guys ROCK!

And I can not say enough about two people I have come to love. Scotto and Ginny work all year long so we can just enjoy ourselves out on the playa. As hard as they work when they get there, you should see how much they do all year long. ALL HAIL CAMP DADDY AND WILDCHILD. If you forget to thank them I will sic Trouble on you.

And on a personal note: Thank you! To the best friend a person could ever hope to have. I won't mention his name but you will see him Stagger through camp.

Hypno