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ok, my wife has never been to bonnaroo (and we only live 15 min from the farm). I have been about 5 times, and have worked the last 2 years. i'm thinking about buying her a ticket for christmas or valentine's day, but don't know if she REALLY wants to go. she says she does, but she isnt really a camper. granted, she could do day parking and leave when she wanted to and go to our house to rest/shower/eat, etc., but i dont want her to get completely pissed at me for not asking her about this first. we also have 2 kids, but getting a babysitter would be no big deal. i am planning on volunteering again, so i wont have to buy my ticket...what do y'all think? should i do it and risk her being pissed for a minute and then sucking it up and going or do y'all think she will be completely pissed all together and refuse to go? i would preferably like to hear from the women on this one...
Post by butiambonnaroo on Nov 18, 2010 12:19:42 GMT -5
Is the only reason she hasn't gone is because she's not a good camper? Or is it the festival "experience" in general? Yes, she can park in day parking and come and go but would it really be worth it to her? It's also up to you to judge your wife's "coolness" factor. My man (whose name also happens to be Seth) is awesomely cool, and we love love love to camp however Festivals are not his thing and there is no way I would try to surprise him with a ticket, just because I know it would be a waste of money. So he stays home with the kiddos and I take off to a farm in the middle of Tennessee once a year. If you guys have the money to spare and she has commented on wanting to come then I say it's possible you should go for it. If money's tight, might wanna think about it a little more. The one upside is more than likely you'll be able to get rid of the extra ticket if need be. You still have a little time, try to feel her out a little more on the situation and see how it goes. Hope this helps a little. Good luck
she is cool with festivals, we have been to some smaller ones together and she is fine...she is cool and i would love to have her around the whole weekend, she is still cool with partying, but she might not make it for all the late-night sets (that's fine with me too!)...i was planning on just putting some of our income tax money back for spending money (we have 2 kids so we get a good chunk back) so it would be like we never saw the money...i just want her to experience bonnaroo since we only live 15 min away, and i think this would be a great year for her to go given it's the 10th anniversary and our kids are still young enough where we can get away with it...plus we are still young enough to "experience" bonnaroo...i'm 29 (b-day is 1st day of 'roo, June 9th, so i would turn 30 on the farm!) and she's 33...
Post by LoveLuckLaughter on Nov 18, 2010 20:15:39 GMT -5
1) She said she wants to go. 2) It's something you love that you can share with her, thus nurturing your bond. 3) You have two kids and a mom needs a break every now and then. 4) If she is pissed and says no, you can always sell the ticket. However I doubt she will be pissed, and certainly won't be after day one of Roo. 5) Big surprise gifts rock! 6) It's certainly a better Christmas present than a robe or crock pot. 7) IT'S THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF BONNAROO!
We're all a mess of paradoxes. Believing in things we know can't be true. We walk around carrying feelings too complicated and contradictory to express. But when it all becomes too big, and words aren't enough to help get it all out, there's always music.
Post by billypilgrim on Nov 18, 2010 21:37:16 GMT -5
I'm curious as to why she's never gone before when it's 15 minutes away. It's a fact of life that couples often develop different interests. If Bonnaroo isn't her thing for some reason, then neither of you will have a good time. But you obviously know her better than we do. If she says she wants to go and you think she'll enjoy herself, I say give it a chance.
I say buy her a ticket. I am trying to convince my mom to go this year because I know she will enjoy it but she is not the camping type either. If your wife is uneasy about camping look at it this way, after she settles in and starts going to shows she will forget about the camping and enjoy it. I know I was uneasy about the camping at first then I learned to enjoy it even if it was in a 100 degree tent given how tired I was after each day.
I went through the same thing two years ago with my gf. She's not a super outdoorsy-let's-go-camping type and she loathes hot weather. You'd think she'd have a terrible time right? NOPE! she had an amazing time, there were times when she was slightly beyond her comfort zone with the dirt and the heat and the lack of sleep but it all worked out beautifully. She had an amazing time, rarely complained, and It was awesome having my girl with me. I say go for it.
i would preferably like to hear from the women on this one...
Buy her a ticket and bring her. She will love it. And you live 15 minutes away. She can always retreat to the house and the tub when she has had too much. Do it now, before it's too late. Soon you will be 51 and too old to go...........oh wait a minute
I was uncomfortable the first day I arrived at Roo because I was among people I didn't know for 4 days. Then by the second day I was loving every moment. In fact the 2nd day I remember I spent it alone going to shows and I still had a blast. I think what made me feel comfortable was how nice everyone was. The heat did not bother me and the lack of sleep though it sucked was not bad at all. On the last day I remember not wanting to leave and telling my friend that I wished this was 4 days longer. Haha I have so many good stories from Roo that I still tell people.
I feel like anyone who goes for the first time will be uncomfortable but they will enjoy it within hours. Also your wife will thank you when she doesn't have to wait at that Walmart all day.
yeah, decided i'm going to buy her the ticket...i bartended this past weekend and made a good chunk of change but put aside the money for the ticket before i told her how much i made...now we will never see the money spent (well, I will)...she will be totally surprised come christmas and will have 6 months to accept the fact that she is going to 'roo...wish me luck!
ok, so i missed out on the presale (who thought it would sell out that fast!?), but i am DEFINETLY getting my wife a ticket for valentine's day. Hopefully the line-up will be out by then and tickets will be on sale so I can print out the confirmation and put it in her card. Any ladies out there think she will object? As I said before, we will have plenty of time to find a sitter for our 2 children (3 yr old and 4 month old). Also, my 30th (gasp!) birthday is June 9th, so that will be a great way to celebrate, and our 6th wedding anniversary is June 4th. Great way to celebrate all around! Ladies, I need to hear your opinions on this...I figure if she absolutely objects and doesn't go, I will just sell the ticket...
ok, so i missed out on the presale (who thought it would sell out that fast!?), but i am DEFINETLY getting my wife a ticket for valentine's day. Hopefully the line-up will be out by then and tickets will be on sale so I can print out the confirmation and put it in her card. Any ladies out there think she will object? As I said before, we will have plenty of time to find a sitter for our 2 children (3 yr old and 4 month old). Also, my 30th (gasp!) birthday is June 9th, so that will be a great way to celebrate, and our 6th wedding anniversary is June 4th. Great way to celebrate all around! Ladies, I need to hear your opinions on this...I figure if she absolutely objects and doesn't go, I will just sell the ticket...
I personally would be thrilled if my boyfriend surprised me with a Bonnaroo ticket for Vday.
Post by dreamingtree on Jan 26, 2011 13:53:05 GMT -5
I HATE camping. I hate hot, sweaty weather. I hate crowds. This will be my 6th Bonnaroo...... For the incredible music, good times, great people, I can handle it all for 4 days.
I'm 43, but age really means nothing. I go with people in the 20s and 30s and have no problem keeping up.
Post by scissorbaby on Jan 26, 2011 17:56:40 GMT -5
Last year was my first roo and I brought my mom. (49 years old) Keep in mind that my mom doesnt like heat (we're in FL and she wears shorts year-round), she doesnt do concerts anymore, and she doesnt do crowds or camping (she got a hotel). But she had a blaaast at Bonnaroo! She loved the music, the art, the people. She has her wristband tied onto the side of her purse, and I'm pretty sure she's told all of her coworkers about it.
43 year old female here who says buy her the ticket. The worst that happens is she decides not to go. The only bummer I see is that if you are working she may need to spend a chunk of time on her own. Is she comfortable with that?
Yeah, we have alot of friends that go every year since we live so close to the farm so she could hang with them while I was working...I would prob only have to work 16-20 hours. Since I have worked the past 2 years, I try to get tollbooth shifts so I'll be done by thurs night.
Last year was the wife and I's first time at Roo. She had to initaly bring up the idea while I in my best grumpy old man "I aint flippin camping on the ground, much less the ground in TN in June." My wife being very smart let it drop for a month...and then started mentioning some of the music to me. I was like thats nice and no. It was about 2 weeks later I ended up reading an article talking about 2010 Bonnaroo...and then I was all about it. I called Beth and asked if she had gotten tickets yet...she just laughed and told me she would order them now. Nothing special about the article, the idea had just finaly taken hold.
Use the time you have to your advantage old man!
Dont get me wrong Me and camping on the ground did not get along, but everything else was awesome!