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On the way down, we only listened to music by past or present Bonnaroo artists. Helped get us in the mood. That and trying to guess if the car next to us was going to Bonnaroo as well.
I actually do the opposite. After a few bad experiences, I decided that it was unlucky for me to listen to artists that I was going to see and have kept up that superstition for about fifteen years. It does make the road trip to Manchester a bit more tricky, though. (I do make an exception for Roo Radio because by the time I can hear it, the experience has already begun -- I have arrived!)
On the way down, we only listened to music by past or present Bonnaroo artists. Helped get us in the mood. That and trying to guess if the car next to us was going to Bonnaroo as well.
I actually do the opposite. After a few bad experiences, I decided that it was unlucky for me to listen to artists that I was going to see and have kept up that superstition for about fifteen years. It does make the road trip to Manchester a bit more tricky, though. (I do make an exception for Roo Radio because by the time I can hear it, the experience has already begun -- I have arrived!)
I actually do the opposite. After a few bad experiences, I decided that it was unlucky for me to listen to artists that I was going to see and have kept up that superstition for about fifteen years. It does make the road trip to Manchester a bit more tricky, though. (I do make an exception for Roo Radio because by the time I can hear it, the experience has already begun -- I have arrived!)
what were the bad experiences?
Got my foot run over in traffic trying to get out of Aerosmith & Guns N' Roses (my first "official" show).
Flat tire at Aerosmith/Metallica/Warrant/Black Crowes.
Pulled over and searched at the border then the car broke down on the QEW on the way to Lollapalooza one year.
Pulled over at the border and searched the next year on the way to Lollapalooza the next year.
Flat tire at Lollapalooza a different year.
And those are only the ones that jump immediately to mind! It's been smoother sailing since plus there's less of a comparison to other versions of songs and less of an expectation to hear a song that was fun to hear on the way to the show. I know, I know ... I'm superstitious but it works for me!
Post by iridethecannibus on Jan 18, 2008 9:25:38 GMT -5
mmmm... the trip to and from roo is the best!! i'm from the ATL so it's about 2.5 hours or so... just the right length. We always hit Cowboys Gas Station in cartersville, ga, cuz they have cheap @ss gas and we run into our first fellow rooers. then there's a white castle somewhere in nashville i think, and it's the closest one to us (i'm from chicago, so i miss the shit out of some white castle...). On the way back, we hit the closest waffle house (even though there's a million near us) to get some serious comfort food. Mmmmm good times. We've always wanted to stop at a lake in TN to swim and cool off on the way to or from, but haven't gotten around to it yet. maybe this year...
Got my foot run over in traffic trying to get out of Aerosmith & Guns N' Roses (my first "official" show).
Flat tire at Aerosmith/Metallica/Warrant/Black Crowes.
Pulled over and searched at the border then the car broke down on the QEW on the way to Lollapalooza one year.
Pulled over at the border and searched the next year on the way to Lollapalooza the next year.
Flat tire at Lollapalooza a different year.
And those are only the ones that jump immediately to mind! It's been smoother sailing since plus there's less of a comparison to other versions of songs and less of an expectation to hear a song that was fun to hear on the way to the show. I know, I know ... I'm superstitious but it works for me!
mmmm... the trip to and from roo is the best!! i'm from the ATL so it's about 2.5 hours or so... just the right length. We always hit Cowboys Gas Station in cartersville, ga, cuz they have cheap @ss gas and we run into our first fellow rooers. then there's a white castle somewhere in nashville i think, and it's the closest one to us (i'm from chicago, so i miss the nuts out of some white castle...). On the way back, we hit the closest waffle house (even though there's a million near us) to get some serious comfort food. Mmmmm good times. We've always wanted to stop at a lake in TN to swim and cool off on the way to or from, but haven't gotten around to it yet. maybe this year...
Tims Ford Lake...awesome....but maybe a bit out of your way....
Post by iridethecannibus on Jan 18, 2008 10:10:04 GMT -5
Tims Ford Lake...awesome....but maybe a bit out of your way....
how out of the way? on the west side of roo, i'm assuming? hey, i love me a good road trip, we'll just come hang out with you afterwards!!! (and all you other fun 'bama beople)
Post by SouthGA_Festival Machine on Jan 18, 2008 10:14:10 GMT -5
You go through Nashville to get to Bonnaroo?
iridethecannibus said:
mmmm... the trip to and from roo is the best!! i'm from the ATL so it's about 2.5 hours or so... just the right length. We always hit Cowboys Gas Station in cartersville, ga, cuz they have cheap @ss gas and we run into our first fellow rooers. then there's a white castle somewhere in nashville i think, and it's the closest one to us (i'm from chicago, so i miss the nuts out of some white castle...). On the way back, we hit the closest waffle house (even though there's a million near us) to get some serious comfort food. Mmmmm good times. We've always wanted to stop at a lake in TN to swim and cool off on the way to or from, but haven't gotten around to it yet. maybe this year...
LOL! Yeah...it's west of Manchester from ATL....you'd have to backtrack towards Nashvegas to get to Tims Ford.....but it IS a gorgeous Lake...my fave in TN....
But if you ever want to go White Water rafting....plan a trip to the Ocoee after Roo one year....add a couple of days onto the trip...it would be worth it! ;D