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So, I got my ticket the day they went on sale, was all excited, I've been researching a ton of stuff since this was going to be my first 'Roo and all...and this is about where things so sour.
Last weekend my girlfriend, who I've now been dating now for about 8 months, springs it on me that not only a) is she going back home to Mexico this summer instead of living with me at my apartment, but b) wants me to come to Mexico to meet her family and go to her cousin's wedding the weekend of Roo.
I know some of you will say that I should still go to Roo, but I've decided personally that I have to go to Mexico. It's probably one of the only chances I'll get to meet her family, until we both get done with school. Her dad is offering to pay for my plane ticket, and I would just be staying with her family all week.
So, while I'm sad that I can't go to Roo, I am getting a pretty much free trip to Mexico for a week, and I know it would mean the world to my girlfriend. She said it's okay if I don't come, but I know that I need to go.
With that being said, how would ya'll advise I try to sell my ticket? Since I don't actually get it until a few weeks before the fest it's gonna be awfully hard to sell it, but I'm willing to take a bit of a loss just so I can have the extra money in the bank for school expenses and rent...etc. Any ideas?
Post by famousblueraincoat on Mar 28, 2007 15:47:38 GMT -5
Hey, man. That sucks, but I actually think you're making the right choice. If she's important to you, you have to show her, and I can't think of any better way of sending the wrong message than choosing Roo over her family. So...good karma to you, and good luck with this girl. I hope your thoughtfulness pays off down the line.
There will definitely be other Bonnaroos, this one just wasn't meant to be.
Might just be me, but I don't really see it as a complete negative. You get to go to Mexico, and meet your girlfriend's parents. And her dad is paying for the plane ticket, so thats a plus.
So, while I'm sad that I can't go to Roo, I am getting a pretty much free trip to Mexico for a week, and I know it would mean the world to my girlfriend. She said it's okay if I don't come, but I know that I need to go.
a wise call friend. yes the timing of events is quite unfortunate, but you're definitely scoring some brownie points here. it ain't like there's nothing to do in mexico either
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
Post by deadhead61088 on Mar 28, 2007 16:21:40 GMT -5
I have a few friends that may need tix, that is if you are selling said tickets for less than the third price level. If you can't find any one to sell the ticket too, I can try my peeps.
Post by unplugdacusticaz on Mar 28, 2007 16:57:27 GMT -5
You said that she'll be down there the whole summer right? Why can't you go the weekend after? Does it positively, absolutely, 100% have to be roo weekend??
good luck with this girl. I hope your thoughtfulness pays off down the line.
Ja, seriously. If the two of you split up in a couple of handful of months, you'll seriously be kicking yourself in the ass! But i can relate. My g/f is from India, and we'll probably be together until we're very old - so if her parents offered me a trip to India and all that jive over the week of Bonnaroo, i would have a tough time making a decision - though i gotta admit that i would most likely choose Bonnaroo as she's the type of girl that would seriously want me to go to roo instead, especially with Tool performing
Absolutly make sure you have a passport, right now the non-expedited turn around time is about 10 weeks, you can expedite but for twice the price (~180). I would chose family over roo any day, If you feel this is something that is going to be long term go to Mexico.
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Post by crazykittensmile on Mar 28, 2007 19:37:24 GMT -5
unplugdacusticaz said:
You said that she'll be down there the whole summer right? Why can't you go the weekend after? Does it positively, absolutely, 100% have to be roo weekend??
her cousin's wedding is that week/weekend. for the most part, extended families are much more tight knit in mexico than in the US, your cousin getting married pretty much as big a family deal as the wedding of a sibling here. if you see things going the distance with this girl, you're most definitely making the right choice. have a blast!
It's gonna suck trying to represent the Nati without you. Your making the right choice though. Good luck.
The Nati represents everywhere it goes.
It's a bummer to not be able to go, especially since I didn't buy tix for shows where the artists were playing at roo, but on the other hand, this could be the trip of a lifetime, and definately a good way to explore other cultures. And I think someone mentioned a trip to the beach....
I'll still be around the boards though, because I'll be damned if I don't make it next year.
My roommate's having to bail cause he's going to Greece in June. (I'm still going with another buddy of mine). However, we've resolved to make up for it by making the trip to Pitchfork in July. It's cheap, there will be some amazing acts, and Chicago's a great town. And there are dozens of mid sized festivals like that (not necessarily as music geek oriented), that you could attend.
Post by roolacksreality on Mar 29, 2007 17:18:35 GMT -5
I'd like to say you should go to 'Roo, but I think you are making the right choice. Shows that you have a lot of commitment and make responsible decisions. I wouls sell your ticket for a little less than you bought it on e-bay, and buy a ticket for All Good in July.
Post by confusedsince81 on Mar 29, 2007 18:48:28 GMT -5
imho i would go to roo...................it's only been 8 months...........you already have your ticket, thats a previous engagment, but ya gotta do what makes you happy, so have fun in mexico
So, I got my ticket the day they went on sale, was all excited, I've been researching a ton of stuff since this was going to be my first 'Roo and all...and this is about where things so sour.
Last weekend my girlfriend, who I've now been dating now for about 8 months, springs it on me that not only a) is she going back home to Mexico this summer instead of living with me at my apartment, but b) wants me to come to Mexico to meet her family and go to her cousin's wedding the weekend of Roo.
I know some of you will say that I should still go to Roo, but I've decided personally that I have to go to Mexico. It's probably one of the only chances I'll get to meet her family, until we both get done with school. Her dad is offering to pay for my plane ticket, and I would just be staying with her family all week.
So, while I'm sad that I can't go to Roo, I am getting a pretty much free trip to Mexico for a week, and I know it would mean the world to my girlfriend. She said it's okay if I don't come, but I know that I need to go.
With that being said, how would ya'll advise I try to sell my ticket? Since I don't actually get it until a few weeks before the fest it's gonna be awfully hard to sell it, but I'm willing to take a bit of a loss just so I can have the extra money in the bank for school expenses and rent...etc. Any ideas?
You, my friend, are disciplined. It would take a lotttttt for me not to Roo.
Mexican weddings are HUGE parties. I would go just for that reason alone (if I was in your shoes).
There will always be another concert to attend, but a paid-for trip to Mexico where you'll have the advantage of staying with locals seems like a once-in-a-lifetime experience to me. Have a blast!
We treat mishaps like sinking ships and I know that I don't want to be out to drift Well I can see it in your eyes like I taste your lips and They both tell me that we're better than this
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
I'm fortunately able to see a lot of the acts that I was dying to see around Cincy and Columbus over the next few weeks...so I'm not going to be missing out on a whole lot of music, just some of the bigger acts like the Stripes, FLips, and Franz Ferdinand...but it happens.
I'm excited about the trip, and there will be more festivals, and a trip to see Daft Punk in Brooklyn that should cheer me up a bit.
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
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