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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!
Not spoiled at all! Smart actually!!! Hope to see you there.
Hey, you're only as old or as young as you feel!!!!! Actually, most of us "geezers" can party rings around the whippersnappers when it comes down to it! Don't let the grey hair fool you! We can still pack! Last year at Roo, my husband had to help half the younger folks around him with one thing or another. He had lots more fun and hung in there longer than our 21 year old son.
Post by jambandjohn on Feb 11, 2008 1:31:26 GMT -5
Don't sweat it, if we didn't enjoy hanging with kids half our age we wouldn't keep showing up every year... Come 2013 you'll see why we appreciate the experience more!
"Youth is wasted on the young!" - George Bernard Shaw "Can I live while I'm young?" - Phish
i never thought i would make it to 40,but i'm looking foward to it ..i seem to be like a fine wine just getting better with age. and with little feet playing all us old folks best be up dancing to old folks boogie when they play it....show them young whipper snappers a thing or two
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 never thought i would make it to 40,but i'm looking foward to it ..i seem to be like a fine wine just getting better with age. and with little feet playing all us old folks best be up dancing to old folks boogie when they play it....show them young whipper snappers a thing or two
Post by Britney's_Fears on Feb 12, 2008 12:40:25 GMT -5
I'm 37 and last year at Roo I KNOW I was having a way better time than the 18-25 age group. I could see in their eyes all of the bullshit they worry about, the same bullshit I used to worry about. At this age I am way better adjusted and my head is in a much better place to get the most out of an experience like Bonnaroo.
I'm 37 and last year at Roo I KNOW I was having a way better time than the 18-25 age group. I could see in their eyes all of the bullshit they worry about, the same bullshit I used to worry about. At this age I am way better adjusted and my head is in a much better place to get the most out of an experience like Bonnaroo.
Well said!
I'm really glad to see that there is a larger diversity of age groups represented at Roo than I had originally imagined! Not that I would care that I'm going to be one of the oldest Roo attendees but I'm glad to see all age groups represented.
Post by Britney's_Fears on Feb 12, 2008 15:46:08 GMT -5
nphrch said:
tony001 said:
I'm 37 and last year at Roo I KNOW I was having a way better time than the 18-25 age group. I could see in their eyes all of the bullshit they worry about, the same bullshit I used to worry about. At this age I am way better adjusted and my head is in a much better place to get the most out of an experience like Bonnaroo.
Well said!
I'm really glad to see that there is a larger diversity of age groups represented at Roo than I had originally imagined! Not that I would care that I'm going to be one of the oldest Roo attendees but I'm glad to see all age groups represented.
Post by trippindaisy on Feb 12, 2008 18:47:04 GMT -5
tony001 said:
I'm 37 and last year at Roo I KNOW I was having a way better time than the 18-25 age group. I could see in their eyes all of the bullshit they worry about, the same bullshit I used to worry about. At this age I am way better adjusted and my head is in a much better place to get the most out of an experience like Bonnaroo.
You are so right about that. I ran circles around the 2 teenagers I took with me - they kept needing to rest etc. And I had a way better time than both of them I found it amusing
Post by billypilgrim on Feb 13, 2008 19:33:19 GMT -5
I'm not necessarily admitting that I'm over 35, but I did get notice today about my 30 year high school reunion this summer. Can't go though. It conflicts with Bonnaroo!
I'm not necessarily admitting that I'm over 35, but I did get notice today about my 30 year high school reunion this summer. Can't go though. It conflicts with Bonnaroo!
LOL - My 20th reunion was last summer - it conflicted with Bonnaroo - I chose Bonnaroo
Post by Steel_City_X on Feb 20, 2008 20:23:56 GMT -5
Greetings- First timers to Bonnaroo this year. VIP camping, will have coffee every morning ready for anyone who wants some. I go wheeling with the youngsters in Colorado and Utah each year. Every once in awhile, I try to abuse my body like I was 20. I am the person people come to when they realize they forgot something. They know that I come prepared.
My typical kind of fun of four wheeling in Moab Utah.
Looking forward to seeing a variety of acts - my music tastes cover the spectrum - just generally not to include country or opera. During college I produced concerts in Boulder and this will be one of the first shows that I've seen in years. (I have a hard time sitting in one place for any show after having an all access pass.)
Leaving the wifey and 16 year old son at home. I am going for a great time and don't want to worry about them enjoying themselves. I'll travel light and keep things simple. Nothing like sitting around discussing life with absolute strangers. The wife never understands how I'll go hang out with new people for a week.
Looking forward to the drive to TN, meeting some great people and listening to lots of music.
Greetings- First timers to Bonnaroo this year. VIP camping, will have coffee every morning ready for anyone who wants some. I go wheeling with the youngsters in Colorado and Utah each year. Every once in awhile, I try to abuse my body like I was 20. I am the person people come to when they realize they forgot something. They know that I come prepared.
My typical kind of fun of four wheeling in Moab Utah.
Looking forward to seeing a variety of acts - my music tastes cover the spectrum - just generally not to include country or opera. During college I produced concerts in Boulder and this will be one of the first shows that I've seen in years. (I have a hard time sitting in one place for any show after having an all access pass.)
Leaving the wifey and 16 year old son at home. I am going for a great time and don't want to worry about them enjoying themselves. I'll travel light and keep things simple. Nothing like sitting around discussing life with absolute strangers. The wife never understands how I'll go hang out with new people for a week.
Looking forward to the drive to TN, meeting some great people and listening to lots of music.
Todd
we won't be in VIP but be sure and try to hit up the Inforoo brunch in Tent Only - enjoy some food, corn and fellowship
Man I'm like 37,and I hit every mosh pit within like a 500 mile round trip.When of course the finances permit,and plenty of a time when they don't.Wife hates me for it.My boys say wait up on me.(there 16 and 17).Now the younger dudes in the pits see me and are like,WTF? And I'm like,I'm kicking some ass,watch how it's done!Not that I try to start fights or anything,I'm just partying hard as a mofo! Then,usually about half way through the show,there like cheering me on and shit and trying to keep up.And the younger ladies,sometimes ther like,how the hell? I been asked my age more than a few times and for the last 5 years I've always replied with,I'm like 30.Then there like,WOW! you don't seem that old.Then I'm like,Ya baby I am that old,hehehe..... Anyways,your only as old as you feel.Thats the bottom line here.Cause there are times when you just got to forget about everything and do a little something to keep your own piece of mind.Thats my rule,Thats my life,thus my reliegen,(If I gotta sit,it ain't a Rock'N'Roll show)!
Now all this comming from a dude that is 37 years old,5 foot 4inches short.With a kicking beer belly at 200lbs.Now your like,WTF? Ya I get that alot.
Post by Britney's_Fears on Feb 29, 2008 14:37:09 GMT -5
billypilgrim said:
I'm not necessarily admitting that I'm over 35, but I did get notice today about my 30 year high school reunion this summer. Can't go though. It conflicts with Bonnaroo!
You definitely made the right choice. Hands down. No contest.
I'm not necessarily admitting that I'm over 35, but I did get notice today about my 30 year high school reunion this summer. Can't go though. It conflicts with Bonnaroo!
You definitely made the right choice. Hands down. No contest.
you could always send a doppelganger in your place to tell them how much fun you're having at roo. that is, if you're into that sort of thing
Post by spookymonster on Feb 29, 2008 14:58:35 GMT -5
billypilgrim said:
I'm not necessarily admitting that I'm over 35, but I did get notice today about my 30 year high school reunion this summer. Can't go though. It conflicts with Bonnaroo!
I'll give you the Reader's Digest version so you won't feel like you missed anything:
Your ex got fat. The cool dude lost all his hair. The prom king & queen got a divorce; he turned gay and she became an alcoholic. You're life is (marginally) better than everyone you knew. The end. See you in another 10!
I'm not necessarily admitting that I'm over 35, but I did get notice today about my 30 year high school reunion this summer. Can't go though. It conflicts with Bonnaroo!
I'll give you the Reader's Digest version so you won't feel like you missed anything:
Your ex got fat. The cool dude lost all his hair. The prom king & queen got a divorce; he turned gay and she became an alcoholic. You're life is (marginally) better than everyone you knew. The end. See you in another 10!
LOL - that is what I figured about my 20th and why I skippped it last year
Post by billypilgrim on Apr 1, 2008 17:58:06 GMT -5
spookymonster said:
billypilgrim said:
I'm not necessarily admitting that I'm over 35, but I did get notice today about my 30 year high school reunion this summer. Can't go though. It conflicts with Bonnaroo!
I'll give you the Reader's Digest version so you won't feel like you missed anything:
Your ex got fat. The cool dude lost all his hair. The prom king & queen got a divorce; he turned gay and she became an alcoholic. You're life is (marginally) better than everyone you knew. The end. See you in another 10!
The dim lights hide the mileage lines and the Clarol hides the gray, and he won't mention anything that gives his age away". I think I've found a home. I'll be 45 in August and last year was my first Roo, this will be #2. I was concerned about going last year, I figured I'd get pointed and laughed at, especially while getting my "groove on" to the White Stripes. But, not once did I feel or act old. Bonnaroo helps me to regress for a few days. I have a job that requires me to be mature and act like an adult, but here I get to have fun. Just not as much as I'd like, . I work with folks my age and they have no idea who 90% of the bands are at Roo. Music is the only avenue I have when trying to talk my my 17 yr old step-son. The funny part is, he is a huge Pink Floyd fan, go figure. Anyhow, thanks for opening this room as a chance for my to express my youthful opinions. I'd like to thank all my sponsors: Geritol, Metamusil, and on a bad night with the booze: Depends. Hope no one minds if I hang around in here till Roo. David
8-)I wouldn't consider myself an old hippie more peter panish if anything. I will be coming without children to the roo. I tried to get them to come but their response was"I'd rather push wood splinters up my finger nails then spend 4 days with a bunch of dazed and confused hippies in a tent on the ground eating trail mix out of a baggie. The thought of 4 days of being dazed, confused and free of responsibility other than making the decision of which band to hear next makes me want to scream BONAROO I want to be there now!
. I work with folks my age and they have no idea who 90% of the bands are at Roo. Music is the only avenue I have when trying to talk my my 17 yr old step-son. The funny part is, he is a huge Pink Floyd fan, go figure. 
