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Post by autumnsredtears on Oct 2, 2009 0:03:49 GMT -5
Oh this is bonnaroo... i'm not worried about not having a good time... if anything, i'll probably be able to do and see more stuff... i just don't like the idea of camping by myself with no one to help clean up/cook/have lifelong memories with(well besides the 80,000 strangers that instantly become family when you step on the farm)
That part did have it's downfalls, but I found my neighbors to be an excellent stand in for friends, to be honest. They looked out for my stuff and came over when they noticed me having a difficult time getting my shade canopy up. I know this isn't gonna be true for all people, obviously.
Post by Laggy.RETURNS on Oct 2, 2009 11:28:58 GMT -5
I almost went alone this year... only to end up having a full carload of friends (and friend's friends) to take at the last minute.
This year I ended up spending most of the festival on my own anyways because my friends and I have slightly different tastes in music, and we usually have different priorities . (Why anyone would be playing xbox in the arcade throughout the entire beastie boys set, or spend the last night at camp bored rather than watching Phish, I'll never understand) Personally I prefer it that way. I like to do my own thing. In '08 I went with a girl, and for her I ended up missing alot of acts I wanted to see. I have alot of regrets from that year. On my own I got to do anything and everything I wanted.
So I really wouldn't mind goin it alone if it came down to it. If I had to, I might even pick up some carpooler's for company on the ride.
BTW every time I see this thread it reminds me of this song so I thought I'd share.
Post by localweather on Oct 2, 2009 13:17:44 GMT -5
I went by myself for the first time this year. It was ok but my neighbor situation wasn't as good this time around. For the past couple of years my neighbors were pretty awesome and friendly and we had a good time. This year I had neighbors on one side that were cool but my neighbors on the other side were not really that friendly at all and so I really was on my own a big part of the time.
Not to say that I didn't have fun because I had fun, but I had a lot more fun when I went with someone I knew.
This year I had neighbors on one side that were cool but my neighbors on the other side were not really that friendly at all and so I really was on my own a big part of the time.
I might possibly be going alone, and I'm hoping I'm not a lame neighbor. I think I usually give off a kind of "leave me alone" vibe by accident because I'm really laid-back but also pretty shy... I'm hoping the Bonnaroo environment brings out my fun side. I have friends all across the U.S., and I'd love to make more.
Me and my constant roo buddy are thinking about cutting down on the ppl we bring this year or at least have a separate camp so we don't have to be at the mercy of their fatigue.
But for a fellow Roo veteran from Georgia you could join our camp or at least camp beside us.
And like others have said Tent only camp inforoo is an awesome last resort. I would love to do it one year.
-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
I'm too big of a wean to go alone. I don't have to have someone at the shows with me, but I want someone to camp with.
You could always camp/ride with some friendly people here on the boards. I did that this year and I thought it would be weird camping with total strangers but it turned out to be a blast and we still talk and go to shows together.
I went alone this year, but I had an amazing time. The only time I was reallly alone was when I fell asleep at night or wanted to explore alone. I had amazing neighbors who helped me set up my tent, then we hung out all weekend pretty much.
Post by questionablesanity on Oct 6, 2009 8:47:54 GMT -5
I went with friends and my ex, had a great time. BUt I also had a wonderful time when we separated for the majority of a day. I think the only thing that would bother me is driving alone.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Depending on the lineup, I may be forced to go alone this year. The shows will have to be phenomenal for my boyfriend or close friends to make the trek. And the folks I went with this year aren't really an option any longer. If I head out solo, I will DEFINITELY stay in Camp Inforoo. I'll just have to suck it up and sing to myself the drive there and back.
Depending on the lineup, I may be forced to go alone this year. The shows will have to be phenomenal for my boyfriend or close friends to make the trek. And the folks I went with this year aren't really an option any longer. If I head out solo, I will DEFINITELY stay in Camp Inforoo. I'll just have to suck it up and sing to myself the drive there and back.
I hate to keep pointing out the obvious, but I thought that was one of your 12 necessities? I thought festival going was on that list. I'm thinking roo and roth this year. Wolfaroo is thinking roth.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Depending on the lineup, I may be forced to go alone this year. The shows will have to be phenomenal for my boyfriend or close friends to make the trek. And the folks I went with this year aren't really an option any longer. If I head out solo, I will DEFINITELY stay in Camp Inforoo. I'll just have to suck it up and sing to myself the drive there and back.
I hate to keep pointing out the obvious, but I thought that was one of your 12 necessities? I thought festival going was on that list. I'm thinking roo and roth this year. Wolfaroo is thinking roth.
It's the time of year. Crazy busy for him. It's crazy busy for me too, but I'm making time for it. We've gone to six (I think) shows together plus Farm Aid, Rootsenanny, and the Beanblossom Blues festival (if that counts). I'd love to do Rothbury this year too. It's all going to depend on the line-up on whether I do both. To be honest with you, from the way you sounded a few weeks ago, Wolfaroo would rather pitch himself out of a car than go anywhere with me.
Post by questionablesanity on Oct 6, 2009 13:32:57 GMT -5
I didn't say he'd be going with you, just that he may be doing a different festie. It's weird how things work out when emotions get in the way of common sense.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
This year I had neighbors on one side that were cool but my neighbors on the other side were not really that friendly at all and so I really was on my own a big part of the time.
I might possibly be going alone, and I'm hoping I'm not a lame neighbor. I think I usually give off a kind of "leave me alone" vibe by accident because I'm really laid-back but also pretty shy... I'm hoping the Bonnaroo environment brings out my fun side. I have friends all across the U.S., and I'd love to make more.
You live 30 minutes away from me... although i'm not going vip, if you decided not to go vip i'm down with going together or at least camping next to each other
'09 was my first roo. I couldn't find inforoo camp. I was alone. I'm schlepping my crap all over and finally collapse. My neighbors ignored me, even after I offered to make my uber good margaritas w/herradura tequila. I offered ppl some Dale's Pale Ale. I was all cool and casual. No dice.
This year I'll try to get friends to go. If that doesn't work I'll pay some of you to be my friends ;p
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
'09 was my first roo. I couldn't find inforoo camp. I was alone. I'm schlepping my crap all over and finally collapse. My neighbors ignored me
There's always some assholes at Roo too. Sorry you had to witness that. We too had to drag all of our gear from BFE to tent only. Lesson learned----bring less shit.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Yes, bring less crap. But another helpful hint, if you have enough folks with you, when you are driving in, and being directed to BFE (for the 3rd yr in a row!), stop the car when you get fairly close to tent only and unload all your stuff. Then let the driver go park while you stay with stuff and hike it in from there. This has saved us a ton of humping gear.
Yes, bring less crap. But another helpful hint, if you have enough folks with you, when you are driving in, and being directed to BFE (for the 3rd yr in a row!), stop the car when you get fairly close to tent only and unload all your stuff. Then let the driver go park while you stay with stuff and hike it in from there. This has saved us a ton of humping gear.
I know I will sound like a jerk, here, but this post would make a lot more sense if it wasn't in a thread titled "Going Alone."