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I would like to be a member of the Golden Cafe in 2008, or am considering it.
Leave No Trace
I want to throw my trash in waste and recycling bins at camp, rather than packing it back out in my own vehicle, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards sorting, compacting, packaging, transporting, and disposing of camp refuse. This includes all of my leftover food, cans, bottles, wrappers, and other packaging from whatever I consume, paper plates and plastic utensils if I choose to use them, etc.
I want to pour my waste water in an evaporator, rather than packing it back out in my own vehicle or evaporating it myself, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards constructing, transporting, powering, and maintaining an evaporator. This includes all the water left over when I shower, wash dishes, etc.
I want to reuse real dinnerware and flatware for my meals, rather than throwing away a bunch of disposable dinnerware and paper plates, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards obtaining, transporting, and cleaning the necessary dinnerware and flatware.
Showers
I want to take a hot shower every day or so, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards building, transporting, fueling, and maintaining an enclosed shower.
I am unable to bring my own shower water, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards purchasing and transporting shower water.
Amenities
I hate washing dishes, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards purchasing, transporting, and powering a dishwasher.
I want to have hot water on demand, day or night, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards purchasing and transporting a water heater.
Bar
I want to serve or drink exotic cocktails, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards purchasing, transporting, and maintaining bars, glassware, liquor, and mixers.
Music
I want to perform or listen to live amplified music, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards purchasing, transporting, powering, and maintaining a sound system and musical instruments.
I want to listen to recordings of our musical performances after the event, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards acquiring, transporting, powering, and maintaining a recording system and associated media.
Kitchen
I want to cook for myself or for a few friends, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards obtaining, transporting, fueling, and cleaning a stove, related cooking utensils, and a structure to house it.
I want to bake for myself or for a few friends, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards obtaining, transporting, fueling, and cleaning an oven, related baking utensils, and a structure to house it.
I want to barbecue for myself or for a few friends, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards obtaining, transporting, fueling, and cleaning a grill, related cooking utensils, and a structure to house it.
Refrigeration
I want to bring foods that need to be kept frozen, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards obtaining, transporting, and powering a freezer in which I can store my stuff.
I want to bring food or drinks that need to be kept refrigerated, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards obtaining, transporting, and powering a refrigerator in which I can store my stuff.
Food
I eat meat, am unable to bring food beyond what I need to survive, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards purchasing, transporting, storing, and preparing a better class of omnivorous edibles.
I am a vegetarian, am unable to bring food beyond what I need to survive, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards purchasing, transporting, storing, and preparing a better class of vegetarian edibles.
I am a vegan, am unable to bring food beyond what I need to survive, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards purchasing, transporting, storing, and preparing a better class of vegan edibles.
Documentary
I want to view photos and video of all the crazy stuff that happens in and around the camp, and I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards photographing, filming, processing, editing, and posting a record of the event.
Power
I want to bring electrical equipment, and would rather not have to deal with my own generator, so I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards purchasing, transporting, and fueling a generator and associated electrical infrastructure. This includes electricity for shavers, hair dryers, battery rechargers, etc.
Vehicle
I want to ride around town and view the burning of the man in style, on a vehicle that looks like a temple, or a jellyfish, or a magic carpet, or something even crazier. I would happily contribute cash and labor (on and OFF playa) towards designing, building, transporting, fueling, and storing such a vehicle.
Skills
I have illustration skills that I would happily contribute towards camp projects.
I have website design skills that I would happily contribute towards camp projects.
I have 3D modeling skills that I would happily contribute towards camp projects.
I have software engineering skills that I would happily contribute towards camp projects.
I have welding skills that I would happily contribute towards camp projects.
I have mechanical skills that I would happily contribute towards camp projects.
Identity
I still need to find my unique identity at Burning Man - some expertise or activity that everyone comes to me for and that I'm proud to represent - and I would love some help figuring this out.
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