I leave for LIB in a few days. There is still a lot to get ready for.

1. Food and Drink: This year, LIB will have more vendors for food. I loved that last year, that when my ass was too tired or brain-dead to make something there was always an option.  Still, cold drinks and water are important. I am thinking of it kind of like burning man, my appetite will be significantly lower.  I will pack my small butane stove, I gotta check that.  This is also a good way to test some f your burning man recipes.

2. Lights: Headlamp, flashlight, lantern… make sure al of these have fresh batteries ready for the event. Very green.

3. Coolers: Clean those puppies out! I think they are clean, but it can’t hurt to hose them off and use a bleach based cleaner on the inside.

4. Bug repellant and sunscreen. Last year, no mosquitoes, the year before, I got chewed alive.  I think that once the festival really gets going, the mosquito to partier ratio gets really skewed and it seems like there are no bugs. But I will be there a week for setup, and my scandanavian blood is beloved by parasites.  Bring sunscreen. I bought some spray on stuff and some face stuff. Years in love with an esthetician taught me the value of sunscreen and the importance of protecting yourself against sun damage and premature aging. Oh yeah, and cancer.

5. Costumes. If I am working, I always forget this one. I need to referb my gnome costume before I go!

6. My bike. I am really debating weather I should bring my bike. LIB is big! I gotta dust the thing off and fill the tires. but I think it will make a difference.

7. Bed. I am bringing up my futon mattress. A futon is SOOO much more comfortable than an air mattress.  I am also considering bringing the wood frame for it. There is something inherently human about sleeping 12″ up off the ground. That extra storage and firm seating in my tent will make a difference.

8. Tables and chairs. Never underestimate the value of good seating and working surfaces.

9. Solar chargers.  I am in the market for a solar battery charger for my electronics. I am going to be out there for a while, and I need to keep my freelance-ability going. Keeping with the green theme, a little phone charger is a good thing.

10. Luggage lock for your tent. It is probably safe. A luggage lock will not stop a committed thief. But, it will stop two things, the theft of opportunity and unlawful searches if you are not there.  I heard one or two reports last year of some kind of theft. Kind of a bummer. Be responsible with your valuables. Lock them in your car or don’t bring them.