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So I was wondering if anyone was going with a family member to Bonnaroo? This is my first Bonnaroo and my graduation gift from my parents. Its a trip for my dad and I before I head off for college. lol. so I was wondering if anyone had any tips for going with a family member.
Post by trippindaisy on May 13, 2008 21:32:39 GMT -5
I am taking my 16 year old daughter and have taken her the past few years and we have a blast together. We do lots of stuff together but we also go our own way for part of the time and that works well.
I personally haven't gone with my folks but I have a girlfriend that always goes with hers. She is very open with her family about her lifestyle and in return her father is very open with her about his ... but won't tell mom. Thats all she says,really. She couldn't imagine not going with dad after 3 years. I think she says that they are doing 10k lakes this year too.
I swear I will get both of my brothers to go next year. Of course I say that every year.
I've been trying to convince my mom to go with us for 2 years now. She's an old hippie from the 60's and is totally cool. But she says she's too old (she turned 60 this past march) and doesn't think she can take the heat. My husband and I are taking our 13 year old son this year. It will be his first Bonnaroo. We took him to the echo project in Georgia this past October and called it his "starter festival." He did great, had a wonderful time, found his "inner freak" at the Flaming Lips set, and hula hooped with a topless girl on Sunday afternoon after he danced his butt off to the Brazilian Girls lol. He's still talking about meeting Michael Franti. Needless to say, he's looking forward to Bonnaroo in a really big way. I think the key to going ANYWHERE with a family member is to be really honest and open about the things you enjoy doing and your lifestyle. Make sure you are completely yourself while you are there and I guarantee your and your dad will have a great time and come back even closer than you were before! I hope you have a wonderfully positive experience with your dad over Father's Day weekend at Bonnaroo.
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, "Holy sh*t ... what a ride!"
My uncle (55 y.o.), my sister (35 y.o.) and I (40 y.o.) will be going to Bonnaroo again this year. My sister and I have gone together since '04 and my uncle started in '05. We pay for his ticket every year because he has 27 foot camper and a crushed foot so we get to stay in access camping. <---Poor man's VIP! ;D
My group includes my sister and soon to be brother in law. For us it would be great if our parents came along as their love of camping and the outdoors as well as their enjoyment of all kinds of music has obviously greatly contributed to who we are now and why we enjoy green space festivals so much.
By the way as for music not only do my parents enjoy much of the music played at Bonnaroo but specifically my dad happens to be a huge Jack White fan.
I'm going with my 2 kids for the second time this year. 17 year old son and 15 year old daughter. We had a great time together last year, everyone came home unscathed and so far all have remembered that what happens at Bonnaroo, stays at Bonnaroo...
Post by tentseasurfer on May 14, 2008 11:03:33 GMT -5
My little sister and I will be heading to our sophomore year Bonnaroo. Wish my brother could come along...but he's broke right now, I would love to get my folks to go too...I know they would love to dust off their freak flags and fly them...but I'm pretty sure it won't happen. I try to tell them that ALL ages attend but they just feel to old
I've gone with my Mom, Dad and little sister for the past three years. I wouldn't want it any other way. We all share the same love for the outdoors, music and camping though too.
*edit* You'll, inevitably, want to wander off by yourself and explore, as will your mom, I think its all part of the fun. So I'd let her know that you guys won't be side by side the entire time.
Post by areyoukind on May 14, 2008 13:29:22 GMT -5
i had a dream last night, where my whole family came, family reunion style
we had our house, and we had a nice pumpkin pie, but only the kids actually had tickets, the rest of the fam was gonna chill at the camp/house all weekend while we caught bands
*i like coconuts, you can break them open they smell like ladies lyin in the sun** *Hell I don't even know where I am** *for now I must sit here and ponder the yonder: The herbivores did well cause their food didn't never run** *We listen, if it feels good We shake** *You made a big impression for a girl of your size, Now I can't get by without you and your big brown eyes.**
Post by bamadancer on May 14, 2008 14:29:56 GMT -5
I'm going with my 16 y.o. brother for the second time this year. We're pretty close, and share very similar tastes in music. I liked being able to keep an eye on him over the weekend, but he did get to go off and do stuff on his own. I think it will be fine. Just remember to be open about what you want to do, and you'll have a great time!
Post by mphsvoodoo on May 14, 2008 14:36:22 GMT -5
This is my second year with my 17 y.o. son. I started him off at about 13 going to smaller fests, like Memphis in May. We always did alot of camping anyway, so he was already acclimated to that. It's a family tradition around here, until my father passed away, he was my festival buddy.
I'm going with my 16 y.o. brother for the second time this year. We're pretty close, and share very similar tastes in music. I liked being able to keep an eye on him over the weekend, but he did get to go off and do stuff on his own. I think it will be fine. Just remember to be open about what you want to do, and you'll have a great time!
If they have Echo this year, we are trying to get my mom to let my 17 y.o. brother go. She's reluctant.
let's see. i went last year with my mom and dad. i think that since you and i are pretty much in the same situation... umm, just try and be as cool with your parents as possible. like, sometimes i didn't want them around or agree with the fact that i had to be by them at night time, but i dealt with it anywauy because i knew that if i complained i'd have a rough time convincing me to take me back again. also, just be honest with them. they wanted to know if i had any encounters with people or getting offered corn..and i just told them the truth. i figured it would be better than lying to them and them finding out after the fact. ooh if other people make sarcastic comments like "ooh thanks for bringing the whole family", try not to take them to heart. just prove that you are cool enough, too, to love bonnaroo and all that it represents and encompasses. (but, hopefully i won't get many of those this year since i look older than what i actually am and most of all, have fun! if you and your dad get along like me and my parents, you'll more than likely just all have an amazing time and be able to look back on all the great times!
This word also has a underground meaning once you break it down. Let’s take “Bonn” for example and it actually turns into the word “Bone”. We all know gays use this word to describe the action of when they are fecal fisting their Cuban cabana boy at their sex bath house parties. Now let’s look at Roo, “Roo” is short for “Kangaroo”.So put the full true message together and you get“Bone a Kangaroo
I've gone to several fests with my brother. I wish I could get my other brother or dad to go, but doesn't look like it will ever happen. I took my kids (age 11 and 6 at the time) to Echo last year. It was their "starter fest" too They had the world's best time, crazy dancing at the Lips, just awesome. Wanna wait until they are older before I tackle something like Bonnaroo with them (crowds make me nervous with the kids) but I will probably take them to Magfest this year.
My dad taking me and a couple friend for our senior trip, it my grad present too. He's a cool dude im sure he'll will get us some beer and not care about anything else we get into hehe, well probly watch a few show together he loves pearl jam and metallica, but he really wants to see willy, we'll all probly be drunk out of our minds at the show of some bean...
This word also has a underground meaning once you break it down. Let’s take “Bonn” for example and it actually turns into the word “Bone”. We all know gays use this word to describe the action of when they are fecal fisting their Cuban cabana boy at their sex bath house parties. Now let’s look at Roo, “Roo” is short for “Kangaroo”.So put the full true message together and you get“Bone a Kangaroo
I think that Roo would be a good family bonding experience/trip. However, to family trip to Roo I think that the family has to be pretty damn close already.
So if you're going with family...I envy you because apparently there already exist, a bond that wants you to experience something as magical as Roo, as a family.
my brother and a couple of his friends are coming along with my friends and I. I guess that counts. You all should head up to the Winnipeg Folk Fest and hang out with me, my brother, my parents and about 8 or 9 aunts and uncles
My little sister and I will be heading to our sophomore year Bonnaroo. Wish my brother could come along...but he's broke right now, I would love to get my folks to go too...I know they would love to dust off their freak flags and fly them...but I'm pretty sure it won't happen. I try to tell them that ALL ages attend but they just feel to old
Just wanted to say I LOVE the pic. That's my favorite Bill Hicks quote, he was a genius!! Karma!
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, "Holy sh*t ... what a ride!"
