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“Beer Cough” by N&J
Eugene, OR (aug 23/13) – Muscles aching and dry coughs due to ‘lack of beer’, N&J are ready to hit the road. It has been a very long day for both. Trucks have been loaded up with 5+ tons of live music gear, food and an entire kitchen rig. Went out on our last minute shopping (more like last 5 hours of shopping)… more tarps, lemons, water, gas, propane, liquor, etc… and a new GoPro Hero HD Cam for N (perfect for capturing the sights & sounds at BM!!!). Whatever needs we have, need to get it now; there are no ‘corner stores’ on the playa at Burning Man (BM).…
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“We Are the Eggman!” by N&J
Eugene, OR (aug 22/13) – The reality of this journey is taking shape as N&J head off into the unknown, curiosity and excitement keeps the focus on the road ahead. The I-5 to Eugene is pretty uneventful other than the dusty billowing clouds emanating from the busy farmers bringing in their crops. Upon seeing this N&J look at each other in astonishment realizing that they will be living in those dust clouds once on the playa at Burning Man (BM)… “What have they done”?! A good laugh about this and they carry on. The day getting sticky and hot, N&J find a private spot along the Willamette River to take a…
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“Sand Trap” by N&J
Woodland, WA (aug 20/13) – Ok, this ship has finally sailed. After much preparation & ballyhoo, N&J were able to disembark on this ‘epic’ voyage (epic? ….well, ok their intention, expectation is this will be epic, all things turning out as they envision). The boat reference fits. Getting everything to fit that N&J need to take with them is no different. Packing Gizmo is just like prepping a sailboat; limited space, anything that can’t fit drops into the sea… um, er… onto the road. Of course carrying a lot of extra stuff normally not usually brought along. Stuff that would seem completely weird to the average traveler (stuff denotes anything…