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Post by the3penguins on May 2, 2008 19:19:32 GMT -5
So my friends are talking about camping on the drive down from New Hampshire for at least one night to break up the drive. I feel like sleeping in a tent for an extra night will just make us tired before the weekend even starts though. Thoughts?
Post by plasticpepper on May 2, 2008 20:31:05 GMT -5
Personally, I don't think I'd want to add an extra day of tent-sleeping and non-showering. We're coming from upstate NY, so last year we left here Wednesday afternoon, stopped in NJ to pick up the fourth member of our group and eat dinner and buy food and stuff, and then drove through the night. We had two drivers so everybody slept in the car and we were fine. One friend had flown in from Washington and had gotten all kinds of screwed by the airline, end result being that she hadn't slept in something like 48 hours and didn't have her luggage at first...so she slept through Thursday evening...but the rest of us were fine. We'll probably do the same thing this year.
Post by flyphisherman on May 3, 2008 10:03:56 GMT -5
In 2004 me and acouple buds went up 3 days before bonnaroo. We went to the slickrock creek area (about a hour from roo)and had a great time and we hiked alot. We were alittle more worn out when we got their, should have taken it easy when we camped.
I'd get a room and sleep in air conditioning with showers in the morning. You'll be able to get one dirt cheap as you will be flexible as to where to get a room(not in manchester)
Driving straight through would take a much bigger toll. Plus, if you're camping at a proper campground, you'll probably have the shade of trees and even some quiet, allowing for a more serious night of sleeping.
do not drive straight through. its dangerous and, aside from that, could ruin your first day at roo by being overtired.
you can *easily* get a hotel room at/near a truck stop for like $35. maybe less if you flash your AAA card drive to WV or KY and get a room. think 4 or 5 hours out from TN. leave that hotel by 8 and youre good to go.
Post by shortygreyhere on May 5, 2008 10:59:44 GMT -5
I think you should get a cheap hotel. The heat takes a lot out of a person's body. I used to live on the NH state line and the first time I experienced Midwestern heat was a real shocker. Your body will thank you and you'll enjoy yourself more.
im just coming from KY and I'm staying in nashville at my brothers place on Wednesday night. Getting as much sleep as possible before roo is highly recommended.
I think you can camp it. Like someone else said proper camp sites should have trees, shade and even showers. I went camping for a week after bonnaroo last year and it was nothing like the camping we did on the farm.
As far as hotels, I got one of those in Atlanta on the way up last year, the $35 special, and it was the hardest bed in the world, I got like no sleep what so ever. This year I've got a great campsite picked out about 5 minutes off 75. Camping all the way.
Post by johndfromde on May 7, 2008 20:10:57 GMT -5
Last year my friends and I camped out at Warrior's Path state park in northeast TN near Kingsport. I highly reccomend taking your time on the way down and get a good night's sleep the days prior to 'Roo. Warrior's Path has a KICKASS Disc Golf course, and is right of of I-81!
Drive straight < camping to break up drive < motel to break up the drive.
Rest is key, and comforatable rest will do you even better. If you're driving with friends the motel shouldn't be too expensive. The air-condition, bed, and fresh shower in the morning will be alot better for you to start the weekend, and well worth the price.
Post by the3penguins on May 9, 2008 12:03:42 GMT -5
Good advice guys, thanks! Maybe camping is a good call after all (I don't think I could convince by group to spring for a motel). I'd be sorry to miss the Wednesday night Walmart scene though.
Post by Mrs. Ferret on May 9, 2008 13:16:28 GMT -5
I go camping every year at the Anderson Rd. campground in Nashville, right on Percy Priest Lake. My husband and I love it. They have bathrooms with showers, and some of the sites are really big- if you pick the right one.
drive to WV or KY and get a room. think 4 or 5 hours out from TN. leave that hotel by 8 and youre good to go.
