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Post by quarterlifefrenzy on Jun 6, 2016 13:31:27 GMT -5
Hi Everyone!
First off - thank you to everyone who helped me out in the handicap/access thread. GREATLY appreciated!!
Ok so - I was recently diagnosed with leukemia. I will be on treatment while at Roo. My doc gave me a hang tag so that I can camp in access, and I will be utilizing a wheelchair the entire time. My treatment causes sever fatigue and some awful bone pain, and it makes standing for a show impossible. I can move around on my own two feet for about 5 minutes. (Getting the canopy up sure will be fun!)
Anyway, I have plans for that stuff. I have my meds, the wheelchair, all that covered. One thing I didn't realize about these meds is that they cause some really annoying things in the sunlight and extreme heat. All over rash, hives, dizziness, heat stroke. I haven't been out in the sun for long periods of time since diagnosis (which was only a month ago.) I'm still determined to make Roo happen, and have an AWESOME time. Roo is my favorite place on earth, and this year my ticket was a gift.
My question is - aside from cinema tent and such, where are the best getaways to EASILY get some shade and cool down if my body freaks out in the heat? Obviously if it gets very bad, I will find a medical tent and get real help. But if I can't make it all the way to a tent, my brother may need to drop me in some shade and go get help.
First off - thank you to everyone who helped me out in the handicap/access thread. GREATLY appreciated!!
Ok so - I was recently diagnosed with leukemia. I will be on treatment while at Roo. My doc gave me a hang tag so that I can camp in access, and I will be utilizing a wheelchair the entire time. My treatment causes sever fatigue and some awful bone pain, and it makes standing for a show impossible. I can move around on my own two feet for about 5 minutes. (Getting the canopy up sure will be fun!)
Anyway, I have plans for that stuff. I have my meds, the wheelchair, all that covered. One thing I didn't realize about these meds is that they cause some really annoying things in the sunlight and extreme heat. All over rash, hives, dizziness, heat stroke. I haven't been out in the sun for long periods of time since diagnosis (which was only a month ago.) I'm still determined to make Roo happen, and have an AWESOME time. Roo is my favorite place on earth, and this year my ticket was a gift.
My question is - aside from cinema tent and such, where are the best getaways to EASILY get some shade and cool down if my body freaks out in the heat? Obviously if it gets very bad, I will find a medical tent and get real help. But if I can't make it all the way to a tent, my brother may need to drop me in some shade and go get help.
Ideas, suggestions??
Love you all!
The easiest way will be me seeing you and ripping the VIP band off my wrist so you can chill in the VIP AC. Seriously, you're a trooper for going to Roo. I had a similar situation a few years ago and I basically became a hermit for 2 years.
First off - thank you to everyone who helped me out in the handicap/access thread. GREATLY appreciated!!
Ok so - I was recently diagnosed with leukemia. I will be on treatment while at Roo. My doc gave me a hang tag so that I can camp in access, and I will be utilizing a wheelchair the entire time. My treatment causes sever fatigue and some awful bone pain, and it makes standing for a show impossible. I can move around on my own two feet for about 5 minutes. (Getting the canopy up sure will be fun!)
Anyway, I have plans for that stuff. I have my meds, the wheelchair, all that covered. One thing I didn't realize about these meds is that they cause some really annoying things in the sunlight and extreme heat. All over rash, hives, dizziness, heat stroke. I haven't been out in the sun for long periods of time since diagnosis (which was only a month ago.) I'm still determined to make Roo happen, and have an AWESOME time. Roo is my favorite place on earth, and this year my ticket was a gift.
My question is - aside from cinema tent and such, where are the best getaways to EASILY get some shade and cool down if my body freaks out in the heat? Obviously if it gets very bad, I will find a medical tent and get real help. But if I can't make it all the way to a tent, my brother may need to drop me in some shade and go get help.
My question is - aside from cinema tent and such, where are the best getaways to EASILY get some shade and cool down if my body freaks out in the heat? Obviously if it gets very bad, I will find a medical tent and get real help. But if I can't make it all the way to a tent, my brother may need to drop me in some shade and go get help.
Ideas, suggestions??
Hey, how's it going? Glad to hear you'll make it to the farm.
The cinema tent and comedy tent are air conditioned well enough and are available but the Cinema tent is more likely to let you in since there aren't a lot of time-specific shows. Even then, though, the cinema tent may be crowded because of a certain showing so you should look around at what else is available.
But have no fear...there are a TON of shaded and cool-down areas located inside of Centeroo. There are a large number of sponsor's tents that give away swag or freebies and have little activities. Usually a lot of good seats in those kinds of things. They used to have an arcade attraction but not sure they're still doing that.
There is also the Miller/Bud/whatever brand mini stage in the heart of Centeroo that usually has some open seats and provides a good spot for shelter. Also a solid amount of vendors have some kind of shade (like the cafe type place by the Sonic stage). Also near there is the Brooer's tent where they sell a lot of craft beers and stuff that you can go in and hang out at (whether you're drinking or not).
There's a large amount of shade setups around some of the more open areas of the field but you may have better luck tents/indoor things if a lot of people are already hanging under those things.
You'll be able to find a lot of areas to rest or get out of the heat if absolutely necessary. It's definitely worth doing a quick tour of the venue on your first day and making little checkpoint areas in your mind for things. Like "If i'm hanging around here and feel the heat I can go quickly to that shade" type of thing.
The easiest way will be me seeing you and ripping the VIP band off my wrist so you can chill in the VIP AC. Seriously, you're a trooper for going to Roo. I had a similar situation a few years ago and I basically became a hermit for 2 years.
Ha, thanks! I'm willing to do just about anything during treatment to get my body better....but not give up Roo!
My question is - aside from cinema tent and such, where are the best getaways to EASILY get some shade and cool down if my body freaks out in the heat? Obviously if it gets very bad, I will find a medical tent and get real help. But if I can't make it all the way to a tent, my brother may need to drop me in some shade and go get help.
Ideas, suggestions??
Hey, how's it going? Glad to hear you'll make it to the farm.
The cinema tent and comedy tent are air conditioned well enough and are available but the Cinema tent is more likely to let you in since there aren't a lot of time-specific shows. Even then, though, the cinema tent may be crowded because of a certain showing so you should look around at what else is available.
But have no fear...there are a TON of shaded and cool-down areas located inside of Centeroo. There are a large number of sponsor's tents that give away swag or freebies and have little activities. Usually a lot of good seats in those kinds of things. They used to have an arcade attraction but not sure they're still doing that.
There is also the Miller/Bud/whatever brand mini stage in the heart of Centeroo that usually has some open seats and provides a good spot for shelter. Also a solid amount of vendors have some kind of shade (like the cafe type place by the Sonic stage). Also near there is the Brooer's tent where they sell a lot of craft beers and stuff that you can go in and hang out at (whether you're drinking or not).
There's a large amount of shade setups around some of the more open areas of the field but you may have better luck tents/indoor things if a lot of people are already hanging under those things.
You'll be able to find a lot of areas to rest or get out of the heat if absolutely necessary. It's definitely worth doing a quick tour of the venue on your first day and making little checkpoint areas in your mind for things. Like "If i'm hanging around here and feel the heat I can go quickly to that shade" type of thing.
THANK YOU! This isn't my first Roo, it's actually my 4th, but I never needed to really pay attention like I do now. Many thanks!
Please locate the medical tent first thing you get there. Believe it or not, it can be hard to find when you really need it. Go in, talk to them. If nothing else, it's a place to cool off.
MISTING tents will be a good thing to locate. check them out on the map. located in what stage field and also between This and other tents near food trucks.
First off - thank you to everyone who helped me out in the handicap/access thread. GREATLY appreciated!!
Ok so - I was recently diagnosed with leukemia. I will be on treatment while at Roo. My doc gave me a hang tag so that I can camp in access, and I will be utilizing a wheelchair the entire time. My treatment causes sever fatigue and some awful bone pain, and it makes standing for a show impossible. I can move around on my own two feet for about 5 minutes. (Getting the canopy up sure will be fun!)
Anyway, I have plans for that stuff. I have my meds, the wheelchair, all that covered. One thing I didn't realize about these meds is that they cause some really annoying things in the sunlight and extreme heat. All over rash, hives, dizziness, heat stroke. I haven't been out in the sun for long periods of time since diagnosis (which was only a month ago.) I'm still determined to make Roo happen, and have an AWESOME time. Roo is my favorite place on earth, and this year my ticket was a gift.
My question is - aside from cinema tent and such, where are the best getaways to EASILY get some shade and cool down if my body freaks out in the heat? Obviously if it gets very bad, I will find a medical tent and get real help. But if I can't make it all the way to a tent, my brother may need to drop me in some shade and go get help.
Ideas, suggestions??
Love you all!
First of all, NO RECREATIONAL STUFF!!! Seriously, they will interact with chemo and meds in ways you can't predict.
Also, if you start feeling "weird" that's your sign to get moving fast to a cooler place.
Check in at the access tent as soon as you get there and let them know who you are and what's up. You are allowed to bring a small soft-sided cooler into the venue, fill it with frozen stuff. Find out where the medical tents are and don't be afraid to use them. The folks there are awesome and will help even if all you need to do is cool off or get out of the sun. Don't know if you're using a powered chair or a manual one but the shuttles are discounted for those in access.
Okay, one problem you will run into is that the platforms for access viewing are not in the shade so you need to plan for this. Bring an umbrella/parasol which will allow instant shade. Find out if your treatment is going to cause sun sensitivity. If so there's not enough shade or sunscreen to really protect you and you may want to wait to go to shows until the sun is heading down. If you just can't stand it plan to see shows in tents instead of stages, the Other tent has shade for most of the day if I remember correctly. The That tent has shade early in the day but as time goes on it will be on your back. The cinema tent is always cool and if you can get up towards the front it can actually be a little cold. The front of the comedy tent tends to be freezing (my husband says it freezes the hair on your legs) but that's not where they seat wheelchairs usually so you may decide to walk up there if you can.
If you decide to do a stage during the day, see if you can get in the grass below the stage, you can sometimes pick up some shade from the structure itself and the grass is always cooler than the black wood platforms. Your view will probably suck but you'll still hear everything and not pass out.
Cooling towels can be helpful and are available in sporting goods stores but also Amazon, walmart, etc. Also there are cooling sprays out there but I don't know how effective they are. Freeze or refrigerate everything possible, from fruit to sunscreens. The Ford tent usually gives out bandanas filled with ice but you generally have to stand in the sun to get them. Last year I brought disposable ice packs/instant cold packs, the ones that you would find in a first aid kit and they were a huge hit. Just make sure you wrap them in something so you don't damage your skin. They're cheap, buy lots, your friends will thank you.
I don't know if you're planning to drink but if so wait until the sun starts to go down. Again interaction can be unpredictable especially in extreme heat. As long as you don't have blood sugar issues drink/eat as much frozen stuff as you can stand to keep your core temp low.
I guess my biggest advice is don't be stupid. Not meant as an insult but I have a tendency to continue to do things "because I should be able to dammit" even when I know I need to make a modification. Sounds like you've been to Roo before so you know that pacing yourself is important and this year the heat looks like it going to be worse than we've had in years. I'm skipping my first Roo in nine years and while I'm sad the forecast is reinforcing this decision (I have stage IV cancer). Don't let this be your last Roo because you're too stubborn to skip a show. Unfortunately we usually lose one or two folks a year and we certainly don't want you to be one of them. The good news is you'll be able to look back at this once you've kicked cancer's ass.
The picnic table area at the back of What is a nice shaded spot that doesn't get full unless it's raining or during the headliners, when it's dark anyway. We hang there a lot when we're doing What.
Last year GNC also had an air-conditioned site in Centeroo - near the Christmas Barn, if I remember correctly - it was VERY cool in there, so much so that I actually got a little chilly. They also give out B-vitamins and some other stuff. There might be a short line to get in, but seriously don't be afraid to be like "Hey I'm on cancer meds and I need to cool off NOW" if necessary. People will be cool about it.
And also I think you're a fucking trooper. Keep rockin' it.
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Very kick ass of you to keep living your life while in treatment. I had the same mentality while on treatment, though I never did anything as big as Roo. I'm a two time leukemia survivor myself and I'd love to grab a drink (alcoholic or not) and shoot the breeze. Send me a message if youre interested. If not, have a great time on the farm and take it easy. This isn't the year to see every show. Take care, brother, and keep fighting the good fight!
THANK YOU! This isn't my first Roo, it's actually my 4th, but I never needed to really pay attention like I do now. Many thanks!
My fault on assuming you were a new attendee. I read through your post quickly at work and figured I could throw in some examples of good shade. Like many others have mentioned, there are definitely a ton of areas (some air conditioned) in Centeroo. The What stage has the area way to the back that is always covered (i've used this for day time What stage acts that I haven't wanted to get too close for) and there's plenty of other choices in the middle. Definitely think of rally/checkpoints for each of the main stages so you at least know "I'm here and can go hang there for shade/comfort if needed". I haven't had any major issues but there was one year I went into Bonnaroo with bad sunburn already so I had to duck and move from shade to shade during the day.
I'd also suggest a water/cool towel or bandanna. It's refreshing when you soak one of those down with water and then put it on your head/shoulders for cooling while going from place to place.
Great advice here, and I'd like to emphasize what Druid said about finding the med tent straight away. It wouldn't hurt to check that out and know where it is. I found the folks there to be incredibly helpful as well as very friendly and willing to pass on any tips they might have.
I'd also suggest a smallish battery powered fan - something portable but not the tiny ones that don't move much air. I don't know if they're technically acceptable or not, but I doubt you'd be turned away with it. A good breeze speeds evaporation and really helps you cool down if you begin to feel overheated. Good to see you planning accordingly, as we could be in for a real scorcher this time around.
First of all, NO RECREATIONAL STUFF!!! Seriously, they will interact with chemo and meds in ways you can't predict.
Also, if you start feeling "weird" that's your sign to get moving fast to a cooler place.
Check in at the access tent as soon as you get there and let them know who you are and what's up. You are allowed to bring a small soft-sided cooler into the venue, fill it with frozen stuff. Find out where the medical tents are and don't be afraid to use them. The folks there are awesome and will help even if all you need to do is cool off or get out of the sun. Don't know if you're using a powered chair or a manual one but the shuttles are discounted for those in access.
Okay, one problem you will run into is that the platforms for access viewing are not in the shade so you need to plan for this. Bring an umbrella/parasol which will allow instant shade. Find out if your treatment is going to cause sun sensitivity. If so there's not enough shade or sunscreen to really protect you and you may want to wait to go to shows until the sun is heading down. If you just can't stand it plan to see shows in tents instead of stages, the Other tent has shade for most of the day if I remember correctly. The That tent has shade early in the day but as time goes on it will be on your back. The cinema tent is always cool and if you can get up towards the front it can actually be a little cold. The front of the comedy tent tends to be freezing (my husband says it freezes the hair on your legs) but that's not where they seat wheelchairs usually so you may decide to walk up there if you can.
If you decide to do a stage during the day, see if you can get in the grass below the stage, you can sometimes pick up some shade from the structure itself and the grass is always cooler than the black wood platforms. Your view will probably suck but you'll still hear everything and not pass out.
Cooling towels can be helpful and are available in sporting goods stores but also Amazon, walmart, etc. Also there are cooling sprays out there but I don't know how effective they are. Freeze or refrigerate everything possible, from fruit to sunscreens. The Ford tent usually gives out bandanas filled with ice but you generally have to stand in the sun to get them. Last year I brought disposable ice packs/instant cold packs, the ones that you would find in a first aid kit and they were a huge hit. Just make sure you wrap them in something so you don't damage your skin. They're cheap, buy lots, your friends will thank you.
I don't know if you're planning to drink but if so wait until the sun starts to go down. Again interaction can be unpredictable especially in extreme heat. As long as you don't have blood sugar issues drink/eat as much frozen stuff as you can stand to keep your core temp low.
I guess my biggest advice is don't be stupid. Not meant as an insult but I have a tendency to continue to do things "because I should be able to dammit" even when I know I need to make a modification. Sounds like you've been to Roo before so you know that pacing yourself is important and this year the heat looks like it going to be worse than we've had in years. I'm skipping my first Roo in nine years and while I'm sad the forecast is reinforcing this decision (I have stage IV cancer). Don't let this be your last Roo because you're too stubborn to skip a show. Unfortunately we usually lose one or two folks a year and we certainly don't want you to be one of them. The good news is you'll be able to look back at this once you've kicked cancer's ass.
You are a SAINT! Thank you so much for all the advice and kind words. I'm sorry you'll be skipping this year, I would have loved to meet up with you! I will definitely be taking all your advice and prepare as much as possible. I'm basically going at this year as if it were the same weather as 2011. Which was horrendous. I'll make it!
Very kick ass of you to keep living your life while in treatment. I had the same mentality while on treatment, though I never did anything as big as Roo. I'm a two time leukemia survivor myself and I'd love to grab a drink (alcoholic or not) and shoot the breeze. Send me a message if youre interested. If not, have a great time on the farm and take it easy. This isn't the year to see every show. Take care, brother, and keep fighting the good fight!
first of all, i am so sorry to hear what you are going through. and i completely understand you still wanting to go. that is the spirit, 100000%!!!!
i have ended up in the medic tent every single year for 8 years in a row. i have come to realize it is due to the fact i can't sleep at night with the noise (four sleep disorders), and can't sleep in the heat during the day, so my body is dead and overheated every.single.year. last year was the first year i didn't end up in the medic tent for a few reasons. shade over my tent, and i stayed out of the sun for as long as possible during the day, and it was bearable weather.
one thing to keep in mind, if at ANY time you need ANY assistance, find a staff member, security, someone with a walkie-talkie, clean vibes croo, someone on a golf cart and they can help you get to the medic tent. i've needed to be escorted many, many times, sadly. (it's a wonder I keep going!)
good luck, and sending amazing healing vibes to you <3 <3 <3
