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Post by maryland99 on Sept 9, 2007 13:28:08 GMT -5
first off i have never gone to bonnaroo before. i really want to go and have been to other festivals/concerts before. couple questions, so i will be almost 18 when the 2008 festival rolls around. and i was wondering what is a good way to convince my parents to let me go and drive with friends down there, i live in maryland. and how well do they search cars going in? are there sniffer dogs?
Post by mulcherry0420 on Sept 9, 2007 15:45:03 GMT -5
Tell them you saw the arches in a dream, the arches read "Bonnaroo" and it had mister's in them to cool the crowd while you were waiting to get in. They would have to let you go I'm sure of it. Especially since at the end of the dream Zeppelin was breaking into Immigrant song. haha! maybe that was my dream
Post by soundtribe_junkie on Sept 9, 2007 16:03:17 GMT -5
i dont see how this would be different than going to any other festival, if you had to get permission.. other than that you should read a good many of threads on this site describing all aspects of this festival.....quite informative on all you mentioned
Post by trippindaisy on Sept 9, 2007 16:08:30 GMT -5
maryland99 said:
first off i have never gone to bonnaroo before. i really want to go and have been to other festivals/concerts before. couple questions, so i will be almost 18 when the 2008 festival rolls around. and i was wondering what is a good way to convince my parents to let me go and drive with friends down there, i live in maryland. and how well do they search cars going in? are there sniffer dogs?
Not sure what your parents are like, but I have taken my teenage daughter (who is almost 16) for the past 2 years and am perfectly fine with her doing her own thing while we are there - we meet up to see some bands and to eat - we use text messaging to keep in touch. It is a very very safe environment. People tend to look out for each at Roo and even though there are no real cops, I have never seen any trouble or violence. We have a blast together and as long as you make smart decisions then there is no reason a parent should be worried about their kid going. I eventually will be allowing her to go with her friends - when she turns 18 of course
The searches of cars are random. Some people get their cars turned inside out and some just drive in. I have had both happen. And yes there are puppies at the gates. I wouldn't worry about bringing alchohol in, just don't bring it in glass. They aren't looking for under-age drinking. They are pretty much looking for drugs, and weapons.
Post by maryland99 on Sept 9, 2007 17:02:06 GMT -5
the thing they would be worried about is the drive down. and this next summer i will be going into my senior year, i could try showing them some things that show it is safe.
Post by soundtribe_junkie on Sept 9, 2007 17:25:31 GMT -5
maryland99 said:
the thing they would be worried about is the drive down. and this next summer i will be going into my senior year, i could try showing them some things that show it is safe.
show them stuff about the family area and kidz camp..if its safe for 3 year olds...it cant be a place thats SO bad hmm?
I wouldn't even risk bringing anything in if I was you. There will be ample supply once you get inside. As far as alcohol - just don't bring glass bottles.
Post by easymorningrebel on Sept 9, 2007 21:00:22 GMT -5
maryland99 said:
the thing they would be worried about is the drive down. and this next summer i will be going into my senior year, i could try showing them some things that show it is safe.
???I'm not really clear on what they are worried about--since you say you'd be coming down with friends you don't have to drive the entire way yourself. Just get detailed directions from mapquest or buy a road atlas and do it yourself. Show them that you have it planned out well in advance and hopefully they'll recognize your responsible and give you their OK. Good luck, hope you can go, it's an incredible time! ;D
I'm from Maryland. I just recommend that if you're worried, don't Roo-out your automobile (stickers, "Bonnaroo or Bust" written on the windows, etc.). I saw people with that pulled over as early as Northern Virginia.
Now I am far older than you and didn't need my parents' permission, but I told my mom it was an all-ages music festival. The all-ages makes it less scary for parents.
As The Druid said, there are no druqks at Roo, so you wont have to worry about that.
If your parents are most concerned about the drive, then map out a course on all Interstates. You can tell them how safe you'll be with ALL THE PO-PO that will be out on the roads that weekend.
This is a great opportunity for you to show them how responsible and capable you are...at 18 your an adult by the country's standards - heck you're old enough to go to war!
Tell your parents you want to start doing more things on your own - plan the trip out really well with your friends and show your plans to your parents - the route your taking, where you'll be staying overnight (if you stop somewhere), your budget etc.
You could even tell them you've been researching online and have discovered a lot of good tips - not just for attending the festival, but getting there as well. Point out the positives of the festival.
Also, ask them some questions - they will probably be glad your coming to them for advice. For example - ask about car issues - what if we get a flat tire? Is there a number or someone like triple A we could call? etc. etc.
Have all your friends make sure they have everyone's parent's phone numbers to call in case of emergency.
Most likely their main concern is your safety, so you need to reassure them with "evidence" that you and your friends are prepared and capable.
This may seem like a lot of work, and possibly a bit extreme, but my parent's were very strict, and this is what I'd do if I was in your situation. Maybe yours aren't as bad, but doing at least some of these things would probably be a good idea. Besides, it's absolutely worth it to go to Bonnaroo! ;D If anything, all your planning should not only help to reassure your parents but impress them as well.
Post by spookymonster on Sept 10, 2007 13:42:06 GMT -5
Along the same lines as Squirrel mentioned, you might ask them something like, "did you ever do something like this when you were my age? What was it like? Any tips?"
Couldn't hurt to get them reminiscing about what it's like to be a kid again .
Just lie to them if it comes down to that. This is how I went on Dead tour when I was 16 and 17. Or you will be 18 so go for it and tell them you are going camping with freinds but don't put stickers all over your car.
My son turned 21 this May and I bought him 2 tickets to Bonnaroo for his birthday. He ended going with some friends in an RV and his Dad ended up using the other ticket. Go figure! My husband did the tent thing and I think that they saw each other once or twice. Both had a blast and Inforoo was responsible. I came out here and listened to everyone's tips, etc. , so they both knew in advance what to expect and how to prepare for it. They had such a good time that they've convinced me to go next year. So listen to what these folks have to say and share that with your parents.
If they let you go to OC by yourself (we moved to TN from Easton, MD), then Bonnaroo will be a piece of cake!
Post by oatmealschnappz on Sept 12, 2007 14:19:55 GMT -5
maryland99 said:
thanks! and what does druqks mean?
Some of us like to play it safe and use alternate spellings of certain words. We are in no way encouraging or condoning ANYTHING illegal or immoral, mind you. We just want to make sure that we keep this board respectable and friendly. So, while it's true that there are no druqks at Bonnaroo(at least not in my 4 years of attending), we choose to distinguish ourselves from the "riff raff" by not using the correct spelling of that disgusting word. Dig?
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