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following is a memo that was issued by the facilities director at the hospital where I work...I was "swooped" last week...although it startled me, I immediately knew what the deal was. Obviously there are others who didn't quite get it and thought that Mr. Hitchcock was at work.
Please inform your staff that we have nesting birds at the employee entrance that actively swoop down near the sidewalk. Like most animals, birds instinctively protect their territory, particularly during breeding time. They are protecting their nests, eggs or young from potential intruders. Most birds will swoop within 10-20 feet of their nest. If they perceive you to be a potential threat, they may swoop. The likelihood of an attack is increased if they are teased or feel threatened in any way.
Tips to protect you self:
1.Know your local swooping hotspots (EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE)
2.Avoid the area. The best way to protect your self from a swooping bird, is to avoid venturing into their territory. You may use the main entrance if you do not feel comfortable entering the employee entrance.
3.Move quickly. If you must pass through the area – move quickly – do not run.
4.Cover your head. Wear a hat or carry a stick or umbrella above your head.
5. Do not harass wildlife. Don’t interfere with or throw stones at birds. This gives them added reason to see humans as a threat and may increase swooping behavior.
6.Do not destroy nests. This may prompt birds to rebuild their nests, prolonging the swooping behavior.
7. Don’t feed swooping birds.
8. Travel in a group. If possible, try to travel in a group in areas where there are swooping birds.
9. Notify others. Put up warning signs for others who may not be aware that there are swooping birds in the area.
It is unlawful to kill birds, or to interfere with their nests containing eggs or young without a permit or authority. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
I'm sure HoodooOperator's story is going to be much better than this, but here is my Thom Yorke story -
In 2006 I was on a first date at a restaurant in Toronto. In front of me (back to my date) was an elevated area with a group of tables and when I happened to look up, there was Thom Yorke sitting at a table by himself (maybe not by himself, but I seem to remember that). Of course I was freaking out a bit and told my date that THOM YORKE was sitting behind him, but... he had no idea who Thom Yorke was. He had never heard of Radiohead. A short while later Thom got up from his table and was heading to the bathroom when he stopped to talk to a waitress and was standing right beside our table. So now Thom Yorke is standing a foot from me and my eyes are huge and I'm gesturing as discreetly as possible for my date to look over. I figured if he had a better look he'd realize who Thom Yorke was. He did not.
Not wanting to annoy my date I didn't go on and on about Thom Yorke but I had to mention how excited I was to be seeing him in person. Then the date, whose name I can not remember, says it's too bad I'm not on a date with Thom Yorke instead.
At least one good thing came out of the night.
If my date was more excited about Thom Yorke than me I would completely understand.
i met thom yorke today. i thought my heart was going to explode in my chest.
Oh wow, WE NEED DETAILS HOODOO!
SO. I work in Malibu as some of you may know, and yesterday my buddy Nate was at the coffee shop, he texts me that I need to walk over there now. I was on a conference call so I told him I couldn't. I asked him again why, and he responds with simply "Thom Yorke". I put the stupid conference call on mute, and was out the door. At this point Thom was walking down the sidewalk with his (?) son as he made his way to his car (a black Prius). This is where I go into complete "fuck it" mode and just stop him to say hi, I told him I've been a fan for years. I tell him that between the Radiohead show at Grant Park in 2001 and the Bonnaroo show from 2006 that I've been blessed to see them in amazing settings and that they are some of my most memorable. Thom nods, saying that both are band favorites, and that the Bonnaroo set was a "treat." At this point I'm trying not to shit in my pants/annoy him, so I just tell him its been a pleasure and that there was no way that I couldn't not say "hi", citing my eternal regret if I didn't. He agrees, and says that he would also have done the same. He gets in his car and is gone just like that. My two minutes standing feet away from the closest person to God we have. I continued to shake profusely for about 20 minutes all while cheesing out like I just won the lottery. Finally, after my three years in Los Angeles, I meet a celebrity I actually give a shit about. It was a good day.
I live right off of I-75. 3 exits up from me got hit by a huge tornado. It destroyed 2 grocery stores, a Taco Bell, McDonald's, Ruby Tuesday's and hit a gas station causing the tanks to explode. My city has been sending emergency services up there. They've set up a triage in the local school. Geeeezzzz.
Part of my Roo crew lives off that exit.
Edit: I just got a text from them. They are OK.
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SO. I work in Malibu as some of you may know, and yesterday my buddy Nate was at the coffee shop, he texts me that I need to walk over there now. I was on a conference call so I told him I couldn't. I asked him again why, and he responds with simply "Thom Yorke". I put the stupid conference call on mute, and was out the door. At this point Thom was walking down the sidewalk with his (?) son as he made his way to his car (a black Prius). This is where I go into complete "fuck it" mode and just stop him to say hi, I told him I've been a fan for years. I tell him that between the Radiohead show at Grant Park in 2001 and the Bonnaroo show from 2006 that I've been blessed to see them in amazing settings and that they are some of my most memorable. Thom nods, saying that both are band favorites, and that the Bonnaroo set was a "treat." At this point I'm trying not to Leno in my pants/annoy him, so I just tell him its been a pleasure and that there was no way that I couldn't not say "hi", citing my eternal regret if I didn't. He agrees, and says that he would also have done the same. He gets in his car and is gone just like that. My two minutes standing feet away from the closest person to God we have. I continued to shake profusely for about 20 minutes all while cheesing out like I just won the lottery. Finally, after my three years in Los Angeles, I meet a celebrity I actually give a Leno about. It was a good day.
Sounds like you came across well. I would have been a mess.
That's spread out over 4 states but yeah it's bad. There have been tornadoes all over the place. Tuscallosa got hit really bad. And those numbers are mostly from Mississippi and Alabama. Not sure how many will be added from Tenn. and Ga.
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1-1-12 Bassnectar NYE SHOW! 1-21-12 G. Love and Special Sauce 3-1-12 Radiohead 3-9-12 Experience Hendrix 5-15-12 Jack White @ The Ryman 6-7-12 Bonnaroo 6-19-12 Roger Waters presents "THE WALL" 7-7-12 Ringo Starr's 72nd Birthday Party Extravaganza at the Ryman
Good laugh to ease the tornado warning tension-- WSB TV reporter actually just said, "If you are watching this broadcast from a mobile home and you are under tornado warning, you are better off being pelted by hail in a ditch outside than staying in your mobile home!"
SO. I work in Malibu as some of you may know, and yesterday my buddy Nate was at the coffee shop, he texts me that I need to walk over there now. I was on a conference call so I told him I couldn't. I asked him again why, and he responds with simply "Thom Yorke". I put the stupid conference call on mute, and was out the door. At this point Thom was walking down the sidewalk with his (?) son as he made his way to his car (a black Prius). This is where I go into complete "fuck it" mode and just stop him to say hi, I told him I've been a fan for years. I tell him that between the Radiohead show at Grant Park in 2001 and the Bonnaroo show from 2006 that I've been blessed to see them in amazing settings and that they are some of my most memorable. Thom nods, saying that both are band favorites, and that the Bonnaroo set was a "treat." At this point I'm trying not to Leno in my pants/annoy him, so I just tell him its been a pleasure and that there was no way that I couldn't not say "hi", citing my eternal regret if I didn't. He agrees, and says that he would also have done the same. He gets in his car and is gone just like that. My two minutes standing feet away from the closest person to God we have. I continued to shake profusely for about 20 minutes all while cheesing out like I just won the lottery. Finally, after my three years in Los Angeles, I meet a celebrity I actually give a Leno about. It was a good day.
SFA, I am glad you and your friends are ok. That Leno was scary yesterday.
Thanks! Glad you guys made it as well. What's crazy is I'm only 15 miles from there and it just seemed like a regular thunderstorm here, besides the power outages and all the cell phone towers being whipped out.
Weird day. Along with the tornadoes last night, today marks 4 years ago that our family lost someone very special at too young an age.
It just makes me stop and think how fleeting life is, and that if you love someone, better tell them today, 'cause you never know what tomorrow will bring.
~Monday, I dodged a figurative bullet: was in the hospital, found out I have a blood clot, but it's treatable and I'm fine. Deep breath #1 for the week.
~Tuesday, I took the day off to rest. The bad weather came Wednesday. My neighbor's home & car was crushed in the tornados/storms - a MASSIVE tree fell on the house. Huge branches from that tree littered my driveway exactly where my car would have been if I'd been home. It would've totaled my car. I dodged another bullet. Deep breath #2.
~Wednesday, the university closed early due to the storms, so I didn't have my night class. This meant I didn't have a test that I would've failed because I hadn't studied for it because of the hospital visit. Deep breath #3.
Power came back on Friday. I'm in awe at the power of Mother Nature, the fragility of life, and the love of friends near & far. The deep, cleansing breaths continue...