Whether it's your first Bonnaroo or you’re a music festival veteran, we welcome you to Inforoo.
Here you'll find info about artists, rumors, camping tips, and the infamous Roo Clues. Have a look around then create an account and join in the fun. See you at Bonnaroo!!
Post by ryanwhite619 on Jun 12, 2007 19:44:38 GMT -5
Well, with Bonnaroo only a matter of a day or so away, I find out some horrible news. My girlfriend may not be going with me, thus leaving me to go it alone. I'm actually waiting on confirmation at the moment, but by the way things look, it's a sure thing. This is extremely lame and very disheartening. I have been looking forward to this since it was announced and I bought my ticket hours after they went on sale. Now that I might be flying solo, I'm kinda worried as to how much fun it will actually be. I'm looking for any suggestions or thoughts on the subject? What might a person expect going solo? I've never been before so I'm totally green. Any help might be nice. Thanks!
Post by mangopositive on Jun 12, 2007 19:57:01 GMT -5
Pretend, just for a couple of days, that you are the m'f'ing life of the party. Pretend you bend every social situation you find yourself in to your will. Your smile ensures the companionship of your neighbors and your down to earth outlook on the whole experience ensures a rolicking good time no matter who you drift away from or who you approach in the process. T'will be fun and should be approached from this viewpoint.
Last year I bummed a ride from a girl on here, knew no one at Roo and had the absolute time of my life. Just talk to some people around your campsite and dance to the music.
Post by ryanwhite619 on Jun 12, 2007 20:03:43 GMT -5
Thanks to both of you! Maybe it won't be so bad. I'm kind of an introvert and don't really talk much. Shy, awkward, ect. But hey. This is Bonnaroo. I know nobody and they know just as much about me. Life of the party, meet people, make friends... Alright. I think I can manage that, hopefully. I'm gonna do my best to make this the best. I'm seeing some of my all-time favorite bands, so I know that'll work out. Just worried about some kind of social interaction, ect. I can't be a hermit the whole time... I mean, I COULD but wtf? heh. I'm on vacation at one of the hippest events of the year.
Post by billypilgrim on Jun 12, 2007 20:07:00 GMT -5
I see you're young. I'm old. About 2 & 1/2 times older than you. So I've seen a lot of the world and social interactions and male-female shite.
It is very important that you go to Bonnaroo. With her or without her. Don't be all mopey with her. Tell her you're going with her or without her. And mean it. If you're feeling down, there is no better way to get over it than at Bonnaroo. Go!
"Chicago is known as the Windy City, and Montana is called the Big Sky State, so I think that we should somehow combine the two to create the ultimate kite-flying experience. "-Mitch Hedberg
Post by ryanwhite619 on Jun 12, 2007 20:21:09 GMT -5
Hmm... You guys... This helps me out alot. heh. Schweet! ;D I'm definatly going. My original plan was to go with my cousin/brother-from-another-mother, but we've drifted apart over the past couple years and he ended up deciding he wasn't going, leaving me with my ticket. I HAVE to go. The White Stripes, the Flaming Lips, The Decemberists, Regina Spektor... the list goes on. It's just lame, because my girl friend has had somethings that she can't avoid involving work and her perhaps losing her job over the weekend if shes gone, ect. There's more details, but that's not important. The thing is, I was really pumped to go with her. Fresh, budding romance and love. All that jazz, you know. Now that she can't make it, it seemed a bummer. Now tho, it's back to square one. Back to going alone. I wanna live it up as best as I can. Step outside my bubble. It'll be enlightening. I have to say that the advice I've gotten thus far has been very up-lifting. Thanks alot and if anyone has anymore to add, please feel free! I need all the help/advice/thoughts I can get. I'm starting to get excited again. heh.
You'll find yourself with tons of chances to start conversations - waitning for a band, in lne at teh port-o-potties, Camp Inforoo, food lines. Just take a deep breath and try some the oldest lines in the book:
"Where are you guys from?" "Who are looking forward to?" "Where'd did you find the fronzen lemonade?" "Is it me or did you just hear a corncat?"
Roo folks are the coolest and I know they'll open up to you. I'll be solo and have been doing festivals solo since 1981.
Post by ryanwhite619 on Jun 12, 2007 20:30:28 GMT -5
Nice. Heh. So, Camp Inforoo. Think I should really think about it? I haven't really looked much into it until now. Actually, I haven't even been a member on here until I wanted to know some more about traveling alone.
Post by fordgoose15 on Jun 13, 2007 10:15:50 GMT -5
I am in the (nearly) exact same boat as you. My date (I'm single) cancelled on me at 8:30 last night due to family reasons. I am going with a buddy and his gf, so I will be the proverbial 3rd wheel. Even though I am also introverted, I will likely wander off on my own quite a bit to give them some time to be a couple. My wandering will surely lead me to Camp Inforoo a couple of times. You should absolutely stop by there and make friends - it should be rather easy to find in the tent-only section.
Post by supernaut6011 on Jun 13, 2007 11:44:34 GMT -5
I am not always the most social person but at a place like Roo I would feel right at home (I think, I have never been). My friend and I are kinda planning already that we may be separated for long periods of time and that is cool with me... more ladies for me to meet without him cockblocking! =)
I agree, some of the best shows I have seen have been by myseld. Smile and make friends with your camping neighbors. You'll have a great time anyway!!!!
Post by ryanwhite619 on Jun 13, 2007 17:37:51 GMT -5
Wow. You guys all rock. Thanks for all the help! I just found out last night that, while she won't be attending the first few nights, she will be able to make it Sunday morning. I'm really excited about the entire event. It doesn't really bother me anymore about the whole alone deal. Everyone on here has helped. It's people like this that there need to be more of in the world. ;D I plan on having a blast, solo or not. It will be a learning experience. Plus, since we're both 'Roo noobs, I can totally just act all vet like when she arrives... even though I'm going to have 3 days of camping and sun on her. I'm excited to see the reaction I get. I'm leaving bright and early in the morning. I'm sure I'll see everyone there, even if I won't realize it. Heh.