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What is that wet stuff that flows between the What and Which, it's not like it rained.
I actually learned this one selling beer, you have to keep on dumping water out of those buckets and refilling them with ice. There was a similar puddle by the Which stand as well. I do not know how you could get around the problem though. We were pretty much doing it constantly to keep the beer/water/gatorade cold.
I actually learned this one selling beer, you have to keep on dumping water out of those buckets and refilling them with ice. There was a similar puddle by the Which stand as well. I do not know how you could get around the problem though. We were pretty much doing it constantly to keep the beer/water/gatorade cold.
And now I know.
It was hard to get enough ice in to the stand I can not even imagine the logistics of removing a similar volume of water, it does not stack as well on the backs of golf carts.
Post by barthvader on Jun 23, 2011 15:28:39 GMT -5
Personally, I didn't have as much fun this year as I did last year, but that's because I had a brutal overnight volunteer shift that resulted in me being up for 48+ hours, and I was pretty much sober the whole time I was there... so that's that. I didn't enjoy the lineup as much, and was very underwhelmed by Eminem (Seriously, was he lipsyncing most of it?), but it's Bonnaroo so of course it was still awesome. I was volunteering on the access platform during Robert Plant and Widespread and I thought they were both great. Gogol Bordello was amazing!!! Looking forward to next year!
The only thing I have to complain about this year is that there seemed to be a TON of young people there. The majority of the people I met were under 21 and it was their first Bonnaroo. There's nothing wrong with that, but me being 26 and it being my 4th Bonnaroo, I noticed that Bonnaroo definitely had a different vibe about it this year.
Not to be a bitch, but it seems like the younger generation has a more "Fuck you, I'll do what I want" selfish attitude. This was very prevalent at Bassnectar when people were being so rude to each other just to try to get up front. Besides that, though, I had a great time at Bonnaroo and just chose to ignore the negative vibe I kept getting from certain situations. I still love Bonnaroo and will plan on going back. I just think the lineup in itself brought a different crowd, and it took me some getting used to.
Not to be a bitch, but it seems like the younger generation has a more "Fuck you, I'll do what I want" selfish attitude.
It's not the younger generation. There are douchebags of all ages.
People said that same exact thing about people my age when I went in 2005 (I was 19 or 20) and I never had that attitude.
Some of the people who I encountered with that attitude were mostly older, drunk dudes who felt that having a good time meant they didn't have to worry about bothering the people around them.
Not to be a bitch, but it seems like the younger generation has a more "Fuck you, I'll do what I want" selfish attitude.
It's not the younger generation. There are douchebags of all ages.
People said that same exact thing about people my age when I went in 2005 (I was 19 or 20) and I never had that attitude.
Some of the people who I encountered with that attitude were mostly older, drunk dudes who felt that having a good time meant they didn't have to worry about bothering the people around them.
I see your point, and yes, there are definitely douches of all ages, but all the ones I encountered this year were obviously way younger than me. Just my observation tho.
i think i enjoyed the shows more last year over all, i was able to get closer and see more but overall, this year way WAY more amazing. i think a lot of it was that last year the humidity seriously had me down and out and i didn't drink nearly enough water being a noob. this year i was on cloud nine. (and hydrated)
I see your point, and yes, there are definitely douches of all ages, but all the ones I encountered this year were obviously way younger than me. Just my observation tho.
Right, but you're 26...and you were at your 4th Bonnaroo. Therefore, by your own admission you were what, 22 at your first Bonnaroo? Just like a lot of the kids you were bothered by.
I was 20 at my first Bonnaroo, and frankly, I noticed plenty of rudeness then - both from young and old. Hell, I'll never forget Bonnaroo 2003, where I waited all day in front of What Stage to get a good spot for Neil (catching Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, and a few DJs in the process), and about 10 minutes before showtime a group of large, older, heavyset folks came barging through, started pushing people aside and threw down their blanket, because "they just had to be close for Neil! CINNAMON GIRLLLLL! WOOOOO!"
They fell asleep midway through "Cortez."
So, it's all ages. It just so happens that when we get older, we notice the younger people more. The older I get, the more I hate the younger generation. And that's okay! I'm sure people hated my guts when I was the young kid at Bonnaroo, hell, I'm sure people hate my guts now! ITS THE CIRCLE OF LIFE.
Actually I was just a few months shy of being 21 at my first Bonnaroo in 2005. I had no idea what I was getting myself into either. I had no cares in the world, and I'm sure I pissed off a lot of ppl back then too like they're doing to me. You're absolutely right...it's the circle of life. *Cue Lion King music* Damn, it sucks getting old.
Post by barthvader on Jun 24, 2011 12:10:35 GMT -5
I encountered a lot of nice people this year. Both times my friend and I were hauling stuff from the volunteer campground to tent only people offered to help us. The people I was camping near also talked about how friendly and helpful everyone was.
Post by socialbutterfly on Jun 27, 2011 2:28:45 GMT -5
My 8th roo and while I still had a good time, it was the least favorite of the 8 years I've gone. I won't say that the lineup is totally what made it not as great as years past, but the lineup to me was lacking for a 10th anniversary. How can one compare Eminem(which I enjoyed) and Lil Wayne to Stevie Wonder or the Police? I feel like the festival definitely leaned heavily toward hip hop this year, which is extremely popular in our culture today. That's cool because I like to stay current, but for a 10th anniversary, there should have been some real musical legends playing the main stage and which. Every other year I've been I've experienced some musical legend and/or one of my all time favorite bands, but this year just wasn't it.
Not to be completely negative, I really enjoyed Bassnectar, Shpongle(wow-craziness), SCI(that huge dinosaur rocked!!), Loretta Lynn, Robert Plant, Widespread(though they'll never be a Phish or The Dead), Buffalo Springfield(sound quality was terrible for a good portion of that), STS9....Bonnaroo is what you make it for yourself. A GREAT time to be had no matter who's there!!!
Started in 07 and been to everyone since. I told myself before I went back to the farm this year that I would wait till the line-up came in 12 to get my ticket. While I was on the farm this year I told myself I would most likely not be heading back. I bought my 2012 presale ticket within an hour of them going on sale.
We had a big crew this year and the people really made it what it was. Bonnaroo was a disappointment though.
1) You have to dump out your camel pack before going in! and then wait for at least 45 minutes to get fresh water. Not to mention I had to dump out my mister... tried to use it on the people in the line
2)Wristbands!!! Never had I had to wait so long to get into Centeroo!!! I missed Bela Fleck and Bruce Hornsby! A movement came very close to happening where we were going to rush an entrance... I'm talking about a 100 people at least. That really needs to be addressed
3)The line-up!!! Yes it had some good stuff on there but it was lacking! I kept telling myself that it was alright because Bonnaroo was sure to have crazy collaborations! Abigail, Bela, Ben Sollee. Plant, Krauss. Em, Weezy. Where was Jack!
4)Not the Schedule but the stages they had people playing on
5)Sound
6)It's been mentioned on here, and I actually didn't have to deal with it but I felt so sorry for the people who had to camp on either side of the major traffic roads. I don't think I would have been able to breath. The dust and Dirt that was on everything... wow. Water trucks needed to go by more often to keep the dust down
7)Is it just me or where those fences at the tents new? I remember always being able to see at the side and not have to stare at a fench
I might love you Bonnaroo but that doesn't mean I can't be mad at you. You're lucky the people are so awesome (aside from the occasional douche.. no matter how old or young you are). Thanks for the screen at Which. Also, thanks for Buffalo Springfield... that is one I'm glad I caught in my lifetime.
Post by fearthestupid on Jun 28, 2011 20:17:42 GMT -5
You're picking on my 'roo! Waaaah! I had the worst time this year. But seriously, it was great. I just hated loving the lineup. There was too long a wait for the cold, free, filtered water. But then it made the ground wet. But not wet enough. AAAAAAARRRGGHHH!!!!!
Crowds – again – wow – the crowds were unreal – there was no way to really be where we wanted to be for any of the shows. We were lucky enough to have Access bracelets and about to go on the ADA platform – which was nice because if we had not had that, I’m afraid that I would have been completely miserable this year. It was just insanely crowded. But, I do have to say this, I never really waiting in any horrible long lines – except for the portos. Beer tent and food vendors all moved quickly. The bottleneck from Which to What – really Bonnaroo – y’all need to do something about that – putting down wooden palettes for people to walk across the stream of wet stuff was a little ridiculous and very difficult for anyone with a handicap to navigate. The only way to get around this entailed going back to the gate at the Ferris Wheel for ADA – walking around to the Arch – standing in line – the whole purpose of having an Access bracelet (for us anyway) was to prevent the long periods of standing and excessive amounts of walking – for Boz’s leg and for my ankle and hips.
I didn't find something out until Saturday because it wasn't announced anywhere and it should have been. On our way to the What Stage bleachers for the Black Keys it was awful. People were pushing and yelling and gennerally being horrible. When I said I was pregnant and was trying to get there I was met with nasty remarks from hammered teens. So annoying. So after we finally made it with the help of security we enjoyed the show. Afterwards we wanted to get to Which. I remembered from last year that there is a path behind Which that's for Guest, TA, press, and artists. So I told my sister that I wanted to check it out. Just to see if maybe we could get an escort through so we would be pushed around again traveling through the crowd. Sure enough the ADA wrist bands have access to that path behind the Which stage.
So instead of leaving the bleachers and going right to the back of the What field and through that awful path, you go left and head behind the Which stage and enter to the left of the stage and then you have two choices. One you can easily walk to the Which bleachers or you can walk right to the front of the Which stage where there is another ADA spot right in front of the stage.
I really wish I would have known this before Saturday but it was a big help for the remainder of the weekend.
Overall, the dust and heat took a toll on my 50-something body, which by all accounts should have been much more able to tolerate it (having lost 30 pounds and being in much better physical shape than last year). I agree that the sound could have been better at times.
Still, all things considered, I had an amazing time, met some wonderful people and heard some great music.
The one overriding reason that I am leaning towards never coming back? What I endured trying to get parked and set up.
our plan was to enter Family camping so as to camp with a couple of my 17 year olds' friends and their families. the kids were counting on it and I was liking the thought of being at least somewhat close to Centeroo. We got the appropriate marking on our car on the way through the "tollbooth" and life was good. However, coming down Bushy Branch, we were herded into pod 11. I very politely rolled down my window and pointed out that we were headed for Family Camping, that we were marked as such. The jerkstore in charge started screaming at me to "move it"...he said that the area was full. I knew that this wasn't the case as I had just talked to my friends and there was plenty of room.
Still being very polite, I explained this. The idiot then started screaming at me even louder to "move it or I'm calling the police". My daughter was afraid and started crying. I was astounded at being treated in such a way but my efforts to talk to these people were met with more screaming and threats. Finally my daughter through tears urged me to "mom, just go on"
Really????? I'm a professional person, somewhat intelligent and have to deal with people from all walks of life on a daily basis. I don't go out of my way to cause trouble.
That started off the whole weekend on a bad note. I would love to find someone in a position of authority to write a well-worded letter to explaining what happened. I would not expect anything in return except to save anyone else from ever being humiliated in such a manner. Plus...when you make my kid cry, you have just committed a cardinal sin.
Overall, the dust and heat took a toll on my 50-something body, which by all accounts should have been much more able to tolerate it (having lost 30 pounds and being in much better physical shape than last year). I agree that the sound could have been better at times.
Still, all things considered, I had an amazing time, met some wonderful people and heard some great music.
The one overriding reason that I am leaning towards never coming back? What I endured trying to get parked and set up.
our plan was to enter Family camping so as to camp with a couple of my 17 year olds' friends and their families. the kids were counting on it and I was liking the thought of being at least somewhat close to Centeroo. We got the appropriate marking on our car on the way through the "tollbooth" and life was good. However, coming down Bushy Branch, we were herded into pod 11. I very politely rolled down my window and pointed out that we were headed for Family Camping, that we were marked as such. The jerkstore in charge started screaming at me to "move it"...he said that the area was full. I knew that this wasn't the case as I had just talked to my friends and there was plenty of room.
Still being very polite, I explained this. The idiot then started screaming at me even louder to "move it or I'm calling the police". My daughter was afraid and started crying. I was astounded at being treated in such a way but my efforts to talk to these people were met with more screaming and threats. Finally my daughter through tears urged me to "mom, just go on"
Really????? I'm a professional person, somewhat intelligent and have to deal with people from all walks of life on a daily basis. I don't go out of my way to cause trouble.
That started off the whole weekend on a bad note. I would love to find someone in a position of authority to write a well-worded letter to explaining what happened. I would not expect anything in return except to save anyone else from ever being humiliated in such a manner. Plus...when you make my kid cry, you have just committed a cardinal sin.
and that, my friends, is why I'm not coming back.
Wow, that is horrible! What an a-hole. I thought the people parking were overall more rude this year, but it could have been the people I encountered. We had a caravan of 5 cars. All the way in, through the tollbooths, everyone was really nice and trying to keep us together. Then they kept getting worse. Then one of the last people we encountered told me "I don't give a Leno how many people you have, I'm sure your neighbors will be happy to switch places". This guy was also in Pod 11. Maybe we had the same guy??
Overall, the dust and heat took a toll on my 50-something body, which by all accounts should have been much more able to tolerate it (having lost 30 pounds and being in much better physical shape than last year). I agree that the sound could have been better at times.
Still, all things considered, I had an amazing time, met some wonderful people and heard some great music.
The one overriding reason that I am leaning towards never coming back? What I endured trying to get parked and set up.
our plan was to enter Family camping so as to camp with a couple of my 17 year olds' friends and their families. the kids were counting on it and I was liking the thought of being at least somewhat close to Centeroo. We got the appropriate marking on our car on the way through the "tollbooth" and life was good. However, coming down Bushy Branch, we were herded into pod 11. I very politely rolled down my window and pointed out that we were headed for Family Camping, that we were marked as such. The jerkstore in charge started screaming at me to "move it"...he said that the area was full. I knew that this wasn't the case as I had just talked to my friends and there was plenty of room.
Still being very polite, I explained this. The idiot then started screaming at me even louder to "move it or I'm calling the police". My daughter was afraid and started crying. I was astounded at being treated in such a way but my efforts to talk to these people were met with more screaming and threats. Finally my daughter through tears urged me to "mom, just go on"
Really????? I'm a professional person, somewhat intelligent and have to deal with people from all walks of life on a daily basis. I don't go out of my way to cause trouble.
That started off the whole weekend on a bad note. I would love to find someone in a position of authority to write a well-worded letter to explaining what happened. I would not expect anything in return except to save anyone else from ever being humiliated in such a manner. Plus...when you make my kid cry, you have just committed a cardinal sin.
and that, my friends, is why I'm not coming back.
Over the years I have developed a lot of savoir faire about festie parking people. They are for the most part obnoxious jerks who want to finish their shifts and go set up themselves they will yell, scream and lie so they can do as little work as possible. I have typically found the best strategy is to ignore them and just go do whatever it is you want to anyway. They are lazy they are not going to call the cops or chase you, here are few strategies that work well.
1 Pretend you do not speak english point to where you are going on the map shrug a lot and drive off.
2 turn off your car get out and block traffic for a long discussion, this is the one thing they want to avoid, and at some point they will give up.
3 If they threaten to call a cop, tell them to go ahead, and also to get their supervisor while they are at it. This is what I did to the shuttle asshats at hangout.
4 (and easily the best) If there is not a closed barricade just roll up your windows and drive, they will not chase you down.
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They are every bit as bad at every camping festival don't let one jerk ruin your trip.
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reasons why that did and would not work: 1. I had already addressed the primate in impeccable English. 2. I tried that. The volume of screaming at me kept escalating instead of him backing off. 3. I really wanted to do this and started to utter the words but I had a crying 17 year old pleading with me to just go ahead. 4. there was a closed barricade that would have had to be physically moved for me to progress.
zenfnp, I agree with Jess. I had a parking attendant (apparently a supervisor) scream and yell at my last year. Almost made me cry and really got things off to a bad start. But in retrospect, I didn't have to do a damn thing she said. I was in a 2 ton machine and she was some crazy lady yelling at me. And as for calling the police, what are they going to do to you if they even show up? Cite you for being reasonable?
I hate that it ruined your trip but really, you should let the good experiences outweigh the bad.
Oh, I should also note, in 2008, 2009 and 2010, I have camped in tent only. On Monday mornings, I have always gone to get my car and driven it to tent only to pack up my stuff. Yes, there's a lot of yelling. Yes, I just drive right by them. And guess what? They never follow me. And one time there was a barricade; I went around it ;D
I don't mean to imply that it ruined the whole weekend. But blatantly disregarding rules, however ridiculous they may be, is not an example that I wanted to set for my kids.
With limited vacation time, limited vacation funds and a husband that refuses to work and help support the family, I probably can't come back anyway. I couldn't really afford it this year, and things don't seem to be likely to improve in the near future.
So if I can blame an asshat parking attendant, in some weird way it makes me feel better for not having any control over my life.
(and hydrated)
