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!!
I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart that sent money through paypal for us to go to Bonnaroo this year. ;D
We have enough to get two first tier tickets now. Well close enough anyway.
I would go through and name everyone but there have been a few people that have expressed a desire to remain anonymous.
Almost two years ago - I found out about Bonnaroo for the first time and being an internet addict - I searched and searched and was led to Leo's Survival Guide. From that I found Inforoo and found a home and a bunch of really good friends.
If it had not been for Inforoo that first year - I would not have been prepared for Bonnaroo at all (and we had an experienced 'rooer with us) I have learned more and laughed more as part of this community then I ever thought I would.
Our first Bonnaroo was magical – I can still remember hitting the Wal-mart and just being stunned by the gathering – and then we headed for the farm – it was 1 a.m. – with a full moon and we turned a corner and there was the green Bonnaroo sign above the stage – it was a pretty surreal moment for me. I could not believe I was actually there. And the weekend did nothing but get better from there on.
Then our second Bonnaroo – now that I look back on it – it was awesome – if you had asked me right after we got home – I would have told you that it was not that great of a weekend – but I realized – the issues we had did not have to do with Bonnaroo but rather had to do with the people we chose to surround ourselves with.
Then this year – I was resigned to the fact that we were not going. Finances were a major issue – but I did not want to admit that to anyone – and childcare was a hurdle – as my parents had said they would not watch the kids this year (they don’t understand the draw of live music and never have). We were checking out Jazzfest and patiently waiting for the line ups for City Stages in Birmingham, Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis and our very own Jubilee Jam here in Jackson.
Out of the blue – I got a pm from Andrea (Ticktrix) asking if it was just finances holding us back. I pm’d her back and explained that finances were a majority of it but child care was a major obstacle. She asked if she could post and ask for donations for us. Boz and I talked it over and I swallowed my pride in a couple of ways. # 1 – I called the older girls dad – he is supposed to get them for 4 weeks in the summer but never does – anyway – I swallowed my pride and called and asked him to keep the big girls and get the teenager to choir camp on that Monday – he surprised me by readily agreeing AND # 2 I swallowed my pride by letting Andrea post asking for help for us. That was a hard one to do because it meant admitting that finances are not rosy – we make it – but just barely. Don’t get me wrong – the kids have what they need and mostly get what they want – Boz and I skip a lot of stuff for ourselves to make sure they have most of what they want.
Anyway – out of the kindness of everyone’s heart’s – we get to go to Bonnaroo. And I have realized – while the music is a big part of it – I was more disappointed at not getting to see all the friends we have made on Inforoo. And now I am not disappointed – I get to see everyone and what is even better for me this year – Boz and I are not telling any of our friends IRL that we are going – we are going to camp where we want to camp – see who we want to see and hang out with the Inforoosters all we want without having to deal with anyone in our group nagging, being disappointed or getting all pissy.
Sooo- I guess what I really want to say if that we love all of you – thank you so much for giving us the chance to be at Bonnaroo this year. It means more to us then words would ever be able to describe! I hope someday I will be able to repay this kindness by passing it on.
Post by oleander124 on Feb 12, 2008 13:11:50 GMT -5
These boards are awesome. I just now read the other thread and am so happy you both are getting to go. Can't wait to hear all about this years Roo when you all get back!
You're welcome. I'm so glad you guys will be going. I have to admit my motives were selfish, because it just wouldn't be the same without our Inforoo'ers there!
ummmm - nope - in access camping - where I am close to stuff and can walk without hurting and hopefully not break my foot this year. But nice to know that you want us at Camp Inforoo
Well, we at least expect you to stop by and hang for a while.....Of course we want you there!
Of course we will be hanging out there - you should already know that! That will be home base for us - our campsite will just be a place to sleep - LOL.
Post by steveternal on Feb 12, 2008 15:33:48 GMT -5
I have been here long enough to just barely believe that this community would put up the money for a fellow member's tickets, but it still surprises me how FAST the money came in! Some of us didn't even get a chance to contribute!
We're so glad we'll get to see you on the farm, Meg and Boz. It wouldn't be the same without y'all.
The morsels of decency dance upon my spirits taste, The results of the recipe, your combined efforts, of love is based in a do good faith, nourishes not only the soul, but leaves a trail, of footprints made in unity, to show the young the way, that the best part of the journey, is not the end, but enabiling it to continue.
Much appreciation to all for the smile you have placed on this old and tired weathered face, and adding another log to the fire and warmth of humanity.
Post by spookymonster on Feb 12, 2008 16:16:27 GMT -5
steveternal said:
I have been here long enough to just barely believe that this community would put up the money for a fellow member's tickets, but it still surprises me how FAST the money came in! Some of us didn't even get a chance to contribute!
We're so glad we'll get to see you on the farm, Meg and Boz. It wouldn't be the same without y'all.
LOL... funny thing is, you've registered here longer than me... my 1 year anniversary as an Inforoo member is this thursday (seem soooo much longer than that)!
Post by spookymonster on Feb 12, 2008 16:17:43 GMT -5
triptoy said:
The morsels of decency dance upon my spirits taste, The results of the recipe, your combined efforts, of love is based in a do good faith, nourishes not only the soul, but leaves a trail, of footprints made in unity, to show the young the way, that the best part of the journey, is not the end, but enabiling it to continue.
I really like that, Trip.... can I ask where it's from?
Post by plasticpepper on Feb 12, 2008 16:34:00 GMT -5
Awww, I'm so glad things are going to work out! I've been thinking of setting up a PayPal account anyway so I was planning to chip in once I did that and...everybody else beat me to it! Inforoo seriously restores my faith in humanity. Anyway, I just wanted to say that if anything comes up (if you don't get first tier or if extra money for supplies is needed or whatever) please let us know here...it seems like I'm not the only one who never got around to contributing, so don't hesitate!
Thanks for the appreciation it was truly an in the moment thre up on the board with out thought moment . then again as you all have proven sometimes you do not have to think you can let the spirit guide you.
Man I dont really have words to express how cool something like this is!! What a way for this awesome community to do something good! I'm just sorry it happened SO fast! I didnt even have time to contribute! Let me know if you need anything else though!!
"We're no longer called Sonic Death Monkey. We're on the verge of becoming Kathleen Turner Overdrive, but just for tonight, we are Barry Jive and his Uptown Five. "