Gerlach Water Tower BBQ

This past weekend, we threw a town BBQ. In appreciation of the community, Burning Man each year throws a BBQ in the Water Tower Park. The tower was nearing extinction. But in the last few years, a movement grew to save the historical monument. The Gerlach Water Tower, built in 1909 by the Western Continental Railroad, is one of the oldest Redwood structures of its kind. But because of wood rot, neglect and age the tower was close to being demolished. The community, including Burning Man, have raised thousands of dollars to fix it. As of last Friday, the water tower had a new roof. Burning Man carpenter's scrambled to get the shingles on in time for the BBQ on Saturday. It is a nice communal event. Burning Man takes care of the hamburgers and hot dogs and beer and locals bring the salad and dessert. The chef was so good that I ate my first meat hamburger in almost ten years. It just looked so good!






The best 78-year old bartender ever. Bev of the Miner's Club.




Beloved Burning Man Gerlach office manager Sherry and her husband.