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Post by indynalaska on Jun 15, 2010 13:31:30 GMT -5
Does anyone else think that there needs to be more shade at bonnaroo? I spent a lot of my time between acts trying to find a small bit of shade to sit under and it seemed to take a while to find any. We need more trees there and or a few more tents specifically for getting people out of the sun.
Definitely. This is a relatively cheap addition to Bonnaroo that could literally save lives. They also need to take a good hard look at their water policy as it relates to either allowing people to bring in their own, or tripling the number of water stations in Centeroo.
They should consider getting another tent the size of This, That, Other and just have it with picnic tables underneath. I hate having to sit on the ground when eating food and it is always difficult to find shade. This would solve both issues.
You guys should be staff members and you then get to camp behind the sonic stage in shade all weekend. Then, you also get to sit on scaffolding and watch the What and Which stages. And get free water and ice and showers and food all weekend. Silly kids!
Post by questionablesanity on Jun 15, 2010 14:41:29 GMT -5
There were several shows that I left due to the heat and I can normally take anything. TN is not that different from IN. I actually put some thought into what stages/tents that I would see shows at depending on the sun. I almost passed out a couple of times at the Sonic Stage on Friday.
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
They stopped inforcing the water policy on Friday. I had no problem bringing in sealed bottles or my camelbak.
I didnt see any type of enforcing policy the whole weekend. The security never once actually looked in my backpack the whole weekend. Same thing coming through the security to get on the grounds. The security lady stopped our RV and asked if we had in contraband in the RV. WE politely answered NO and she marked our winshield and waved us on. It was very stranged since last year they searched the RV inside and out including our clothes.
Edit: to stay on topic much shade is needed. And I agree with whoever above said the Which stage needs screens this has to happen.
Saturday @ the Which stage was especially brutal. You know it's sad when you're AT the concert and think, "F this; I'll just catch the YouTube or podcast when I get back" because the heat is kicking your ass...
The heat this year made the 6th circle of Hell seem chilly...
Post by satellitebob on Jun 15, 2010 15:21:07 GMT -5
I am not a big fan of the which stage, the space is too small for the demand the artist generate sometimes. it's already crowded so any shade added to it is a huge sight line issue. there are two trees at the back of the viewing are to hang out till the band starts and plenty of other shady areas around. sunday I walked into the wheat thin and ford tent, both ac, and there was plenty of room. or carry an umbrella and don't get it in everyone's way. when it's as hot as it is you just have to realize you may not get close and you may not be able to see the whole set. it sucks, but the sun is a dick like that.
Post by indigrainbowlove on Jun 15, 2010 15:24:45 GMT -5
yeah shade was undoubtedly a big difference at times. more shade would have been really nice. the burn marks are like warrior sigils though that we got from battle. i dont mind eating on the ground, but more tables would have been nice, too, yeah
There is usually shade tent in the far back corner of the what stage. It would be great if they bought like 5 more, butted them up against each other to make a giant shade space and put some picnic tables in there. Since its in the back I don't think it would block anyone's view other than people standing on top of their RVs.
I'd love to see a big overhang built along the top of the walls... then instead of a narrow strip of weak shade there would actually be a shady area around the edge of centeroo, and it would be prime napping area late morning. It wouldn't get in the way, and it would be a great place to get away and chill out.
Post by JustSoYouKnow on Jun 15, 2010 20:05:59 GMT -5
^ the walls should be avoided... they r where people piss and throw up at night... the narrow strip of weak shade is not where to sit during the day at all!
Post by indigrainbowlove on Jun 15, 2010 20:13:24 GMT -5
ew yeah i learned that one the hard way later when someone told me about that after i had infringed myself with someone else's god knows what unbeknownst to me at the time. i am pretending the spot i had chosen was virgin soil and wall. later i saw some people just lying against the wall left of which stage and sitting against it, like a pile of people, and they were just getting peed next to and im sure on, too, a little, but they didnt seem to mind. that was a little weird to me
it was absolutely brutal waiting for ween for 30 minutes on sunday. i was covered in a layer of slime consisting of sweat and sunscreen. it was easily one of the most uncomfortable feelings i've ever had.
Post by tangerinetrees on Jun 17, 2010 9:37:19 GMT -5
I found cozy spaces under the trees and slept quite comfortable. I thought it would be too hot but I passed right out using my camelbak as a pillow. The sweet sweet smell of corn woke up
