Whether it's your first Bonnaroo or you’re a music festival veteran, we welcome you to Inforoo.
Here you'll find info about artists, rumors, camping tips, and the infamous Roo Clues. Have a look around then create an account and join in the fun. See you at Bonnaroo!!
Post by antsmarchn on May 19, 2008 12:06:11 GMT -5
This is gonna be my 5th roo and I seriously feel like I am not planning enough this year. Usually the gf and I run around like crazy to buy supplies and goodies, but I honestly cant think of anything I need to get right now. We have all the camping gear we need and its still a little too early to be buying the food and water, but I seriously feel like I should be doing something more to get ready. Any other roo vets feel this way or is it just me?
Post by sparklybecca on May 19, 2008 12:07:51 GMT -5
well im not goin this year, but i know the feeling. i think its because its old hat for you/us and you just are more chill and calm about the whole process ;D enjoy it! and maybe help others plan instead
I'm exactly the same. Back in Feb (when I got psyched about buying my tix) I dug out my camping/Roo gear to make sure everything was still there and since then I've done very little. Like you, I have a few thing to pick up last minute but otherwise, I think I'm fine.
Post by Sköldpadda on May 19, 2008 12:11:35 GMT -5
Haha, no, I'm getting antsy too. This is my third, and I've got most of the stuff pinned down, but I still feel this need to "make sure" I have all this stuff. Even though the festival is like 24 days away, I want to do it all now.
But then, I'd have nothing to do for the two weeks before the festival...and that would probably result in me pulling all my hair out.
The most i have been doing, is saving the bottles i have been using, and filling them up with water and freezing them for ice and water. other than that i really have not been doing much.
MEEE TOOO! The waiting...and waiting....and waiting is the hardest part everyday ya get one more.....sorry was I singing....camped this weekend with my kids just so i could make sure all my shiz was there and ready and guess what? It is!!!
Post by bamadancer on May 19, 2008 12:36:57 GMT -5
I know how you feel. This is my third Bonnaroo, so I feel pretty calm and collected about everything! I have most everything I need...and everything else can be bought at the store a couple of days beforehand. Plus, I have to wait on a paycheck anyway! All I have to do is dig everything out and make sure I have it all.
My boyfriend, on the other day, is totally cute. He called me the other day and was like, "I'm at the camping store and there's a BUNCH of stuff we need!" and I had to tell him to settle down, that I had everything...it's his first Roo
I know how you feel. This is my third Bonnaroo, so I feel pretty calm and collected about everything! I have most everything I need...and everything else can be bought at the store a couple of days beforehand. Plus, I have to wait on a paycheck anyway! All I have to do is dig everything out and make sure I have it all.
My boyfriend, on the other day, is totally cute. He called me the other day and was like, "I'm at the camping store and there's a BUNCH of stuff we need!" and I had to tell him to settle down, that I had everything...it's his first Roo
LMAO - he is gonna be amazed!!!!! Glad he decided to go
I know how you feel. This is my third Bonnaroo, so I feel pretty calm and collected about everything! I have most everything I need...and everything else can be bought at the store a couple of days beforehand. Plus, I have to wait on a paycheck anyway! All I have to do is dig everything out and make sure I have it all.
My boyfriend, on the other day, is totally cute. He called me the other day and was like, "I'm at the camping store and there's a BUNCH of stuff we need!" and I had to tell him to settle down, that I had everything...it's his first Roo
LMAO - he is gonna be amazed!!!!! Glad he decided to go
Think he'll be amazed...the family friend that I'm taking this year (just turned 18) has never been to a concert before. Not even seen a band play in a club...
I keep trying to picture what it'll be like for him, and it's really hard. He's gonna be so spoiled after this...
The thing I've been doing is spreading out my pre-roo expenses. I've got basement space that stays nice and cool so about a week ago I bought many many many assorted tasty brews ($75 worth!) in cans. I got the oil changed in the vehicle and bought my wife a massage (she can't go to roo, my gift to her). This week I'll start on the extra dry-good groceries that cost a bit.... Coffee, Olive Oil, Kind bars, a case of smart water.... and stuff from the depot like zip-ties, chain/lock for the generator, new tarp...
Post by jeffedelic on May 19, 2008 14:06:28 GMT -5
This is my third festival (second roo, also went to echo project which was amazing) and me and my friends have been running around even more crazy than ever before. We feel like the more festivals we go to the more shit we realize we need. I've ended up buying more extra but unnecessary things than I ever thought I would. You can always use more tarps and fans right?
Post by plasticpepper on May 19, 2008 15:24:40 GMT -5
All my plans are on hold until I figure out whether or not I'm going, so I'm not really doing anything....so as soon as I know for sure, if I am going I'm going to FREAK OUT because I won't be able to think of what I should be doing.
Post by Darth Boo Boo Kitty @#*& on May 19, 2008 15:38:00 GMT -5
My group has it down pat by now. Even so, we have our planning meeting scheduled for the weekend before Roo. We'll shop that week. I only panic when I get the calendar wrong and think it's two weeks away instead of three.
LMAO - he is gonna be amazed!!!!! Glad he decided to go
Think he'll be amazed...the family friend that I'm taking this year (just turned 18) has never been to a concert before. Not even seen a band play in a club...
I keep trying to picture what it'll be like for him, and it's really hard. He's gonna be so spoiled after this...
ive seen live music before, but mostly friends bands or local bands at school and what not. the only real concert i have been to is Bush when i was in the 4th grade lol. yeah this is gonna be an experience and a half for me, that and il lhave just turned 21 two week prior
about planning, i feel like i never stop thinking about bonnaroo, the ride done, camping and everything i am gonna need.
Hah well I feel like I'm over planning! I started buying new supplies a couple weeks ago. Yesterday I bought a dolly (to help haul my shiz to tent only) and last night I set up my sparkly new tent in the spare bedroom because I'm lame like that.
This is gonna be my 5th roo and I seriously feel like I am not planning enough this year. Usually the gf and I run around like crazy to buy supplies and goodies, but I honestly cant think of anything I need to get right now. We have all the camping gear we need and its still a little too early to be buying the food and water, but I seriously feel like I should be doing something more to get ready. Any other roo vets feel this way or is it just me?
I definitely feel this way. I was actually just thinking about that before I came onto this thread.
Four weeks out I start going through my list and check something off each week. Not much left but buy food and drink. The list gets refined each year. I see the things I forgot and the things I didn't need. The whole process is part of the fun. ;D
Post by strumntheguitar on May 19, 2008 18:46:17 GMT -5
I'm not gonna lie... I actually feel really bad for the few mentions of people who are going to Roo as their first concert. I mean, it's just totally different and honestly I can't imagine coming from my experiences at Roo and taking that to a show at a nearby venue. I'd probably get myself in trouble at the venue, honestly...
Hah well I feel like I'm over planning! I started buying new supplies a couple weeks ago. Yesterday I bought a dolly (to help haul my shiz to tent only) and last night I set up my sparkly new tent in the spare bedroom because I'm lame like that.
LOL...you should've seen me last year moving furniture and setting up my tent in the living room...it was crazy! You couldn't even walk in there. You're not a nerd!
LOL...you should've seen me last year moving furniture and setting up my tent in the living room...it was crazy! You couldn't even walk in there. You're not a nerd!
i know i should be doing shitt, but i always wait around for the last minute.
Actually, i did start a little "pile" that i normally don't start until like, 1 day before the fest.
Thanks to the "Misty Mate" thread, i cleaned out my closet until i found mine. It was buried under a bunch of crap, some i need for Bonnaroo. So i took it as my sign to start the pile!
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 was digging out my tub of roo stuff and noticed that i wont have to buy anything for roo this year except water and booze. i still have tons of cups, plates, paper towels, crackers, and packets of tuna. I'm gonna stick my bottles in the freezer tomorrow!!!!!!
Yeah, I feel like I'm not obsessing as much as a I did last year over what to bring, what I need, how much of everything. I don't know, I'll prpbably freak out the week before and think, oh crap! I have nothing planned!!!
Post by jambandjohn on May 19, 2008 22:47:41 GMT -5
This will be our 5th Roo as well and guess we've just got a little jaded. I imagine the excitement level will start to amp up when there's a schedule to pour over and when we hit the store for food and brews. By the time we pack up the truck and hit the road we'll be bouncing as usual...
Hah well I feel like I'm over planning! I started buying new supplies a couple weeks ago. Yesterday I bought a dolly (to help haul my shiz to tent only) and last night I set up my sparkly new tent in the spare bedroom because I'm lame like that.
LOL...you should've seen me last year moving furniture and setting up my tent in the living room...it was crazy! You couldn't even walk in there. You're not a nerd!
Nerdism is when you do what my bud Kevin and I have done. We've timed our selves on how fast we can get our screen room (that we put our tents inside of) out of the truck and completely set up. We're good, thinking of turning pro...
ive seen live music before, but mostly friends bands or local bands at school and what not. the only real concert i have been to is Bush when i was in the 4th grade lol. yeah this is gonna be an experience and a half for me, that and il lhave just turned 21 two week prior
