Check list

Garden hose to top up rad if need be on break in. Box fan for added cooling. Fire extinguisher (hope u don't need it)
Make sure thermostat has "jiggle valve".
"Right Stuff" RTV. Make sure when you use it, that you allow it to setup/cure BEFORE adding any fluids to it.
Piston stop for #1 Compression TDC.
Video camera.
Have fun!