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First timer this year! I stare into this picture and see a possible madness! I'm gathering things now to help me to find my tent. I got a big crossbones flag and tiki torches. I wanna know, how do you find your way home at bonnaroo?
Post by steveternal on Jun 6, 2007 10:38:25 GMT -5
I just memorize the streets and paths and turns. But then again, I don't do drugs. I know lots of people use flags and balloons... err, not so many that it doesn't work, I'm just saying that it's a good idea! One thing though, I don't think they'll allow you to bring in tiki torches, but I might be wrong.
Post by oleander124 on Jun 6, 2007 10:43:02 GMT -5
steveternal said:
I just memorize the streets and paths and turns. But then again, I don't do drugs. I know lots of people use flags and balloons... err, not so many that it doesn't work, I'm just saying that it's a good idea! One thing though, I don't think they'll allow you to bring in tiki torches, but I might be wrong.
As I leave my campsite, I take photos in case I get lost later. I thought about using crumbs, but with all the hungry people at Roo, I just know they would be gone.
When you get to your campsite, figure out approxamately where it is on the map they give you. Put a mark on the map. If you get drunk like a freshman at a frat party just show someone the map and they can point you in the right direction. Of course, don't lose the map!
Post by phishinalong on Jun 6, 2007 11:25:30 GMT -5
all of the camp sites have huge colored and numbered balloons flying above them so just remember your balloon......i think ours was green 3 last year or something. just look for that massive balloon and then pick a car on the side of the road that you dont think is moving all weekend. thats how we found our way back every night.
I find my way back by first looking for the balloons phishing along mentioned and then I memorize and find other peoples balloons or flags or whatever that are near by my tent.
yeah i didnt expect the candles or flag to help much in a sea of candles and flags. More for cosmetics i guess? Nevertheless, phishinalong you were very helpful. thanks, dude!
When you first get there, either do a walk around your site, to the nearest "roads" and figure out what surrounds you. There are a sorta blocks at 'Roo, then you'll figure out what block your on, you'll at least be able to get back to there, then do your searching for you tent.
Or Go straight to the Centeroo(where the shows are) and get used to the path there and back.. those both work for me and my buddies.
yeah dont worry too much...you'll eventually be able to spot your tent. first and foremost there are (as was already stated) huge baloons in the air that you can see as you exit centeroo and you can base your general area on remember where you are positioned in regards to those baloons - then when you get close to your tent lil thigns like specific tents porto potties and/or distinct cars willl help you memorize where you are!! Also - street names will help. Don't stress too much.
We're marking our EZ-Up with a giant pinwheel this year. We actually had no problems finding our way back last year - just don't get too caught up in the excitement of your first walk to Centeroo and pay attention to the landmarks, and you'll be set!
Post by lopsopdop510 on Jun 6, 2007 17:42:25 GMT -5
My first year in 2004 one of my buddies took off by himself not even 10 minutes after we got there thursday to shop on shakedown. We didn't see him again until friday night. Definitely get a feel for where you are before venturing out.
Post by bojangles22 on Jun 6, 2007 17:46:22 GMT -5
yea it's pretty easy to find your campsite, i just pay attention to where things are when I first get there. If you arrive early the space around you will fill in a good bit with other rooers so your camp space will change a little but it's still pretty easy to find where you are. flags and ballons help. some people even inflate sex dolls with helium and let it soar. it's pretty hard to miss yer campsite then.
The first time you leave your campsite go about 50 yards and then STOP... turn around, look back at the area, find the major landmarks (I look for flags), commit them to memory... and continue on your way.
Post by kaleidoscope kristen on Jun 6, 2007 18:23:44 GMT -5
my boyfriend found this site that has these pretty led flashing balloons, and they're supposed to last for a while, and they're HUGE. So i'm considering buying a few, and getting them filled on the way up at a Party City or something of that nature. I dunno