Just got word via email from N & S who are already on the playa.

Remember all the predictions about it being a dusty year? Well da playa is living up the hype.

They've been up there since Sat and there have been major whiteouts both days. Good goggles without vents are obviously a must -- both N & S suggested getting ski or motorcross goggles rather than cheap-ass raver goggles.

Also you'll need something to stop your lungs from filling up completely with playa. If you have respirator masks bring them. N luckily thought to bring hers and supposedly has been using it pretty much non-stop. Slim on the other hand doesn't have a respirator and his "lungs cry do not want!"

YOU HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY WARNED