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Post by Soul Rebels on Jan 11, 2008 7:27:26 GMT -5
Well.I'm 32 and Heidis 30,so guess we got a few more years of raging before posting again on this thread.But wanted to say age d0se'nt matter,nor past or future,just the" here and Now" when on roo grounds!
I'm 48 chronologically but around 18 emotionally. Most of my friends talk about stuff that happened 20 years ago. I keep telling them to make new memories, break out a little. I for one am not real interested in re-living the past. I'd much rather do new things and make new mistakes.
Post by spookymonster on Feb 4, 2008 12:02:22 GMT -5
I've got a friend here at work who's the same age as me (39). For him, there hasn't been anything worthwhile to listen to since 1989. Every now and then, he cranks up the speakers on his desk to treat us to Barry Manilow, Village People, or even Air Supply. He's the office joker, so most people think his kidding, but he and I have had several deep discussions and I can vouch for the man's sincerity.
Post by trippindaisy on Feb 4, 2008 12:12:23 GMT -5
I will be 41 next month, but don't feel or look it. My fiance is 28 and we are getting married in May. Most people are shocked when they find out the age difference because when we are together, you really can't tell. He keeps me young and so does my teenage daughter - I bring her to Roo every year.
I think you are as young as you feel. In my case I think I am going to stick with early 30s
As a young hippie I would like to take this opportunity to thank you older hippies for pavng the way. I met Wavy Gravy in DC two years ago and he reminded me to always thank people who made it easier to live how you want to live and had to take a lot of the crap so you don't have to. So thanks for being a hippy when it wasnt so neccesarily cool.
I'm 46. People think I'm a little strange because I listen to "new" music (as well as old) and go to Bonnaroo. They also don't understand how I don't work and think I must be rich or something. Actually I was pretty poor until I was 30 and never had a car, telephone, TV and couldn't even afford heat some winters before that age.
I graduated college at 30 and in the best "hippie" tradition, I just lived cheap. After 10 years of working a good paying job that I hated and saving all my money, I quit and now do what I want. I still don't have cable and only got internet (went to the Library to Inforoo) and a cell phone last year when we paid our house off. We also just got our first car with a CD player and cruise control. I coupon shop, heat with firewood and cook from scratch. I cook at the homeless 2 days a week and volunteer with several other organization.
My wife still works as a nurse so we can have health insurance and we are happier than when we were making 3x the money.
I go to Roo every year and concerts about once a month. Life is good and I wouldn't go back to 21 if you put a gun to my head.
I've got a friend here at work who's the same age as me (39). For him, there hasn't been anything worthwhile to listen to since 1989. Every now and then, he cranks up the speakers on his desk to treat us to Barry Manilow, Village People, or even Air Supply. He's the office joker, so most people think his kidding, but he and I have had several deep discussions and I can vouch for the man's sincerity.
Makes you think about 'the road not taken'....
now now now - tell the truth - you are only 38 for another 40 days!!!! Let's not push us both into 39 too early now, k?
Hey all. Just found this thread. 42 and going to my 4th Roo. (had to skip 2005 to have a kid). I have to laugh at the post of the "I wasn't born yet" reply. I heard that alot too. Although the best was at Kings of Leon show in Philly - some kid asked my husband how the Who sounded at Leeds. He was not amused.
Post by spookymonster on Feb 6, 2008 12:07:49 GMT -5
bos1969 said:
spookymonster said:
I've got a friend here at work who's the same age as me (39). For him, there hasn't been anything worthwhile to listen to since 1989. Every now and then, he cranks up the speakers on his desk to treat us to Barry Manilow, Village People, or even Air Supply. He's the office joker, so most people think his kidding, but he and I have had several deep discussions and I can vouch for the man's sincerity.
Makes you think about 'the road not taken'....
now now now - tell the truth - you are only 38 for another 40 days!!!! Let's not push us both into 39 too early now, k?
LOL... send me a postcard when you hit 39 so I know whether I want to go through with it or not.
I've got a friend here at work who's the same age as me (39). For him, there hasn't been anything worthwhile to listen to since 1989. Every now and then, he cranks up the speakers on his desk to treat us to Barry Manilow, Village People, or even Air Supply.
Sucky taste in music even when he was young...... I'm glad I don't sit anywhere near that guy.
And I'm way older than you, Spook (and Meg). Stick around, your 40's will be fun!
I'm a 47-year old with two kids aged 17 and 16; stable environment for them, private schools, happy marriage -- but Dad gets to party at Bonnaroo and they don't.
I do not think you are a hypocrite. I can't explain it without sounding like an a$$ - but in a nutshell - older and wiser is better, its not like it used to be, and if you did some of the stuff I did when I was young, I can see not wanting your kids to think you're cool with what they will see.
I'm a 47-year old with two kids aged 17 and 16; stable environment for them, private schools, happy marriage -- but Dad gets to party at Bonnaroo and they don't.
Am I a huge hypocrite, or a good parent?
Discuss.
good parent - we have a 14 year old that wants to go and I keep telling her NO - she says "when I am 16?" and I say NO Bonnaroo is for me with no kids
I think I've got you all beat. I'll be 57 next month and this year will be my first Roo. Can't wait. My husband and 21 year old son went last year for the first time. We practically had to force our son to go and it turns out that my husband, at 51, was able to see and do a whole lot more than the kid. Our son went with friends in an RV and my husband slept in a tent. Go figure! Age does teach you a few things about how to get the most out of entertainment experiences! We're debating VIP vs GA. $$$'s may dictate.
You gotta go VIP! We will be 49 and 46 this year - 3rd Roo. First year we stayed in hotel and day tripped in. Good way to get our feet wet and get the lay of the land. Last year we camped in VIP - much more room and much less dust. Also, watching the kids hike in from BFE is kinda fun.
Thanks! Did you do the tent or RV thing in VIP? We've got a pop up camper but my husband did the tent thing last year and claims that its the only way to go and really experience Roo. Me...I'm way past sleeping on the ground unless there is fresh coffee immediately available. Is that the case with the buffet tent?? Once I have my coffee, I can hang with the best of 'em! However, the chance of having to hike from BFE is reason enough to spring for VIP. I hiked Mt. LeConte in the Smokies last fall and that was enough to last me for awhile-thank you very much!
People watching from VIP is an added bonus! The advantage of having been there, done that in a previous stage of life must add an extra level of entertainment and amusement!
From what I've read, there's no coffee in VIP since the tent doesn't begin serving until noon. That being the case, we're bringing an espresso machine and an inverter! But I'm sure a camp stove and percolator would work just as well.
Post by cajuninsaudi on Feb 10, 2008 13:23:23 GMT -5
I bring a French press with me for coffee. It's the only glass item that I brought at all last year and I just knew with my luck that it would be found and confiscated but I had no problems. With it I can have fresh coffee in ten minutes or less.
Post by spookymonster on Feb 10, 2008 13:29:54 GMT -5
cajuninsaudi said:
I bring a French press with me for coffee. It's the only glass item that I brought at all last year and I just knew with my luck that it would be found and confiscated but I had no problems. With it I can have fresh coffee in ten minutes or less.
Captain Koons:The way your dad looked at it, this french press was your birthright. He'd be damned if any security guard was gonna put their greasy hands on his boy's birthright, so he hid it, in the one place he knew he could hide something: his ass. Five long years, he wore this french press up his ass. Then when he died of dysentery, he gave me the french press. I hid this uncomfortable piece of glass up my ass for two years. Then, after seven years, I was sent home to my family. And now, little man, I give the french press to you.
From what I've read, there's no coffee in VIP since the tent doesn't begin serving until noon. That being the case, we're bringing an espresso machine and an inverter! But I'm sure a camp stove and percolator would work just as well.
Thanks! The espresso machine and inverter idea works for me. Just trying to get a handle on what exactly VIP has to offer!
Those non-glass presses are excellent. The suction is better than the glass presses and coffee stays hot about four or five times longer. They're very well made, too, not flimsy.
Post by OldLadyRoo on Feb 10, 2008 14:35:50 GMT -5
I'm with you about sleeping on the ground... Sounded like a good idea at the time! However, an air mattress ain't a bed and those TN nights get COLD. Also, at the risk of sounding spoiled, I can't imagine it would be much fun in a tent if it rains - or get really windy which has happened in the past. We are renting an RV this year - not the real spirit of Roo but better on the bones. See you there!
Now I feel better.
