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Last year was my 4th Bonnaroo. I didn't have anything to buy. It kind of sucked.
Fortunately, my tent now has holes in it, a tarp is ripped, a strap on my Kelsyus chair is broken, and I can't find my backpack. Woohoo! I guess it's time to start over!
Dude, I've been buzzing with excitement for the last week or so, since I realized how close the big weekend is! My friends and I have started planning, I've got a group of about 12 going from the deep country of Alabama.
Just sucks cause, more than likely I'll be going with no money this year. Maxed out my credit cards last year just going totally wild buying everything, lost my job last month and now I've got zilch. But hippies are friendly and resourceful, so I've got high hopes.
Last year was my 4th Bonnaroo. I didn't have anything to buy. It kind of sucked.
Fortunately, my tent now has holes in it, a tarp is ripped, a strap on my Kelsyus chair is broken, and I can't find my backpack. Woohoo! I guess it's time to start over!
I pretty much have everything I need as well, that's why I got excited over a freakin' mattress pad.
If you already have the big things, get excited over purchasing small things for Bonnaroo, like for instance I'm going to try to find a small credit card sized zipper case with a chain on it so I can connect it to my pants to keep my cash in. I'm always paranoid about my cash falling out of my pockets especially when I'm snoozing in Centeroo between shows. Other than cash the only thing I'm taking into Centeroo is a lighter. Maybe I'll buy a real freaky one just for Bonnaroo and give it as a gift before I leave the farm (after using it all weekend of course).
Post by Britney's_Fears on Apr 30, 2009 20:35:57 GMT -5
GnossoS & freebyrd-
If you make it through those gates, the arms of Bonnaroo will embrace you. Money makes for a more convenient Bonnaroo but it is not a necessity. People will take care of you. I know I would.
Post by Lawn Gnome on Apr 30, 2009 21:15:14 GMT -5
I just got a new Coleman dome tent in the mail today. I set it up in the yard to make sure there were no defects and laid in it for a moment thinking about borderline pointless a tent truly is considering the minimal sleep I will get in it thanks to the 24/7 noise and heat. God I can't wait for Bonnaroo.
EDIT: And for the guys worried about money, F*ck it. Money is nice, but you got your ticket. Would you rather not go at all? I think not. Hit me up, I'll spot you a beer!
Post by Britney's_Fears on May 1, 2009 10:09:39 GMT -5
In 2007 my neighbors were a bunch of "kids" who had never been to Bonnaroo before. They showed up with a tent and not much else.
I gave them a case of beer, chocolate bars, bananas, 4 things of yogurt, and an entire pack of baby wipes. I also shared band-aids, antibiotic ointment, etc. I also kept my eye on them to make sure they were OK.
I actually budget a little extra cash so that I can share with those at Roo who are less fortunate.
I've been obsessing since I bought my ticket a couple weeks ago. This will be my first. I've been on this forum pretty much from sunup to sundown every day since my ticket purchase. I've spent hundreds of dollars on various Roo needs in the last couple weeks. I've watched and rewatched the Bonnaroo 2002 dvd about 5 times in the last week. I manage to bring Roo into almost every conversation I have with anyone, anywhere. The biggest problem in my life at the moment is whether I'm going to hit the Walmart scene, go to BFE on Wednesday night, or wait until the possibility of a good spot opens on Thursday. And Bonnaroo is still a month and a half away.. ENDLESS WAITING!
In 2007 my neighbors were a bunch of "kids" who had never been to Bonnaroo before. They showed up with a tent and not much else.
I gave them a case of beer, chocolate bars, bananas, 4 things of yogurt, and an entire pack of baby wipes. I also shared band-aids, antibiotic ointment, etc. I also kept my eye on them to make sure they were OK.
I actually budget a little extra cash so that I can share with those at Roo who are less fortunate.
I do this as well, not cash per se, however I bring tons of extra beer, and party favors. Also I am fresh fruit fanatic so you can usually hit me up for Bananas, Cherries, Oranges, etc.... Meeting new people and having extras to share is one of my favorite Bonnaroo activities.
I've been obsessing since I bought my ticket a couple weeks ago. This will be my first. I've been on this forum pretty much from sunup to sundown every day since my ticket purchase. I've spent hundreds of dollars on various Roo needs in the last couple weeks. I've watched and rewatched the Bonnaroo 2002 dvd about 5 times in the last week. I manage to bring Roo into almost every conversation I have with anyone, anywhere. The biggest problem in my life at the moment is whether I'm going to hit the Walmart scene, go to BFE on Wednesday night, or wait until the possibility of a good spot opens on Thursday. And Bonnaroo is still a month and a half away.. ENDLESS WAITING!
Those are good problems to have. You're going to have an amazing time! with this years lineup this is as good a first year as any.
Those are good problems to have. You're going to have an amazing time! with this years lineup this is as good a first year as any.
Yeah there are a few artists that have been at one or more previous Roos that I wish were going to be at this one, but I am pretty stoked about the ones on the lineup as it is!
In 2007 my neighbors were a bunch of "kids" who had never been to Bonnaroo before. They showed up with a tent and not much else.
I gave them a case of beer, chocolate bars, bananas, 4 things of yogurt, and an entire pack of baby wipes. I also shared band-aids, antibiotic ointment, etc. I also kept my eye on them to make sure they were OK.
I actually budget a little extra cash so that I can share with those at Roo who are less fortunate.
I do this as well, not cash per se, however I bring tons of extra beer, and party favors. Also I am fresh fruit fanatic so you can usually hit me up for Bananas, Cherries, Oranges, etc.... Meeting new people and having extras to share is one of my favorite Bonnaroo activities.
I love your avatar, Wolfman Jess...Mahna Mahna, doo-doo-de-doo-doot....anyways, yea fresh fruit! On Hwy 231 leaving the Boro (headed towards Shelbyville) there is a fruit stand set up by Plant City. I'm so going to grab some fruit from them the day before we leave since it's right down the road from my boyfriend's parents.
Post by pixiestix21 on May 3, 2009 17:12:28 GMT -5
last year in the raging heat, our neighbors shared an ice-cold watermelon with us, and it was heaven. we shared our beer and corn with pretty much whomever came our way, and it was reciprocated 99% of the time in one way or another. if you're nice, the Bonnaroo spirits will take care of your every need. money is definitely not essential, especially if you can bring other things for trading.
its so good to know i'm not alone in my Bonnaroo obsession...i've been going since 2007 and my love for it hasn't diminished one bit. i love this board because when i've annoyed everyone else in my life with talk of Roo, i can come here and bask in all the Bonnaroo conversations! although recently the other members of my group have started to call me just to chat about Bonnaroo and all the preparation involved, which is nice and makes me feel like less of a crazy. thank god its getting so close, im having a lot of trouble with the wait!
Post by bonnaroodavid on May 3, 2009 19:43:43 GMT -5
Glad to know we are all in the same boat. I am full-on obsessed with Bonnaroo at this point. My coworker and I have a countdown on one of the boards at work, counting down the days to Roo. I look for stuff for Roo every time I go into a store. I have a stack of water in my garage. My kitchen cabinet is full of baby wipes. I am having roo dreams. Can't wait for June to get here all ready.
And, yeah, people with no money...come on down. You'll have a great time and your neighbors will help you out.
Post by kaleidoscope kristen on May 3, 2009 20:08:33 GMT -5
yeah, bonnaroo frequents my thoughts on a constant basis. It's like this infection that slowly starts when the buzz for Roo begins around the new year, but just increasingly festers as we creep towards June.
Some of my friends say it's a disease, so if it is, then I enjoy being sick
Post by autumnsredtears on May 4, 2009 1:05:19 GMT -5
Since it's getting close: Already got my gas money, food and drink money, (the drinks and food im bringing, that is) And 2 Ice Chest, 4 fold up chairs and a grill Going tent tarp and canopy shopping tomorrow and me and the 2 people i'm going with all have our tickets ordered..
I'm getting prepared earlier this year, last year i wasn't ready at all, it sucked but i still had a great time
I just got a new Coleman dome tent in the mail today. I set it up in the yard to make sure there were no defects and laid in it for a moment thinking about borderline pointless a tent truly is considering the minimal sleep I will get in it thanks to the 24/7 noise and heat. God I can't wait for Bonnaroo.
EDIT: And for the guys worried about money, F*ck it. Money is nice, but you got your ticket. Would you rather not go at all? I think not. Hit me up, I'll spot you a beer!
I set up my new tent last night in the living room. It got me so excited about Bonnaroo, I sat there for the rest of the night visualizing in my head what my camp site could look like and dreaming up new ways to make it awesome.
I'm going to get an EZ Up (or the equivalent) tomorrow and set everything up in my backyard and just hang out in it, drinking beer, pretending I'm already there. I need some sweaty shirtless hippies to walk by and offer to munch on some corn with me, maybe a fan blowing dust into my tent, and some music playing across the block to mimic the sound of a stage heard from the campgrounds. Maybe grill up some garlic grilled cheese sandwiches while I'm back there and trade them to my roommates. haha
In 2007 my neighbors were a bunch of "kids" who had never been to Bonnaroo before. They showed up with a tent and not much else.
I gave them a case of beer, chocolate bars, bananas, 4 things of yogurt, and an entire pack of baby wipes. I also shared band-aids, antibiotic ointment, etc. I also kept my eye on them to make sure they were OK.
I actually budget a little extra cash so that I can share with those at Roo who are less fortunate.
I do this as well, not cash per se, however I bring tons of extra beer, and party favors. Also I am fresh fruit fanatic so you can usually hit me up for Bananas, Cherries, Oranges, etc.... Meeting new people and having extras to share is one of my favorite Bonnaroo activities.
Post by autumnsredtears on May 5, 2009 1:48:01 GMT -5
Grill, check, 4 foldable chairs, check tent and canopy - pending, getting soon. corn by the cob, check 2 friends a car and 3 tickets on the way, check 12 inch tent fans, check...
fuck yea only 37 days... the waiting game has begun. i've been recently listening to MGMT's oracular spectacular and yeasayer's all hour cymbals.... just building up to this wonderful bliss madness
woo started my shopping on Friday. Who would think I would be so excited over a chair?! haha it's not just any chair my friends...I got the badass shade canopy chair. oh yeah! I cant wait to use it. But I will not taint it until the roo. Also picked up a headlamp for the portos etc at night, 2 LED lamps that have a 30 hr run time on 4 AA batteries, and a solar shower! It all only came to 105$ at Dicks. If you have one near you I would stop in cause the chair was marked down 20 bucks. so its a good deal. I cant wait til I go get more stuff!
This is gonna be my most minimalist Roo yet. A couple months of being unemployed + a new job that barely pays the bills = not much for the Roo. I got my plane tix and my Roo tix and that's all that really matters. Going by myself for the first time too, and I couldn't be more excited
Post by candyflippedaround on May 5, 2009 19:58:20 GMT -5
i am also going much more minimalist this year (woo alliteration) but i did just buy this sweet headlight and i kind of just want to walk around with the red infra vision lights on o.O
then i will try to figure out how im getting there....
