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Post by BigEyedPhish on Feb 13, 2008 15:40:40 GMT -5
Hey everyone. I just started posting on this board because I was planning to make this years Bonnaroo my first ever. I've been so excited at the speculation of bands like Led Zeppelin playing and have pretty much fallen in love with this years lineup, despite what people have said about previous years being better.
My parents (after years of saying no), finally gave me the OK to go this year to 'roo and I've been happier than ever at the idea of it...until today.
I'm a freshman at Rutgers University (Camden campus) and on my way home some guy cut my off in the pouring rain which caused me to hydroplane into him when trying to stop. My dreams of finally seeing all of these bands and experiencing Bonnaroo fell apart right in front of my eyes because I don't have the money to get a new car, get it fixed, an especially get tickets now. I'm still going to try and use my birthday as an excuse for them to pitch in, because going to this festival is all that I really want, but now travel plans are kind of quacked.
The insurance company said they have no way to prove that the accident was the other guys fault, so I may really be screwed here.
So I was wondering- does anyone here have any kind of suggestions for travel besides driving? I know I can fly, but I feel like half of the experience is thrown out the window by not driving to and from. Is it worth it to fly? Any ideas would be much appreciated.
Post by spookymonster on Feb 13, 2008 15:49:12 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about the car. Thank God it wasn't any worse than that.
As for flying, there's lots of benefits. You won't have to dodge speed traps.... you'll be able to catch up on your sleep on the flight back... don't have to worry about your vehicle breaking down or having an accident.... tent-only becomes a no-brainer.
As far as travel costs, considering the price of gas these days, I'd say you're breaking just about even.
Post by blankaflip on Feb 13, 2008 15:51:16 GMT -5
Yeah, imagine the adventure taking a bus! I can only imagine the stories that would come not only from Bonnaroo, but from the entire bus experience. I'm only an hour away from Manchester, but if I was farther away I'd for sure consider the old faithful Greyhound.
Post by BigEyedPhish on Feb 13, 2008 15:54:07 GMT -5
I just looked on the greyhound website, it looks like it takes about twice as long as it would take to get there by taking bus rather than car. About 22-24 hours instead of a 12 hour car trip. quack it, the hour and a half plane ride sounds better. And there's a shuttle from the airport to the farm, correct?
EDIT: BTW, I appreciate all the quick replies, thanks a lot everyone!
And there's got to be about a million people coming to Roo from the NE. See if you can catch a ride with one of them for gas money. Post a thread and see, if your interested.
Well, TJCSB beat me to the suggestion. He's just too ==fast!
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I was looking into flights from Philly, and it's been hovering between 120 and 150. I personally would like to fly this year, but B sort of wants to drive. I remember that it cost about that much each way to drive from the Philly area, so you might be better off flying anyway!
Moe, if he wants to drive... let him! You fly! When he gets there all exhausted he'll see why you flew.
Also, the Greyhound station in Manchester is a decent walk to the farm. I did it last year with boomerang and a few folks we met on the hound ride from Nash to Manchester. Remember, it will be HOT and you will be carrying stuff... Its fun, but it aint easy.
Post by easymorningrebel on Feb 13, 2008 16:04:43 GMT -5
the first 3 years I roadtripped, the past two I've flown in...when it's time to go home, a flight is a lot more fun than cramming yourself into a car and driving. The bus is always an option, but so is carpooling with someone. Sorry 'bout your car, I know what that's like, but if you want to go to roo you'll figure a way to get there. Good thing is you have plenty of time to plan!!! Good luck, hope you can make it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Moe, if he wants to drive... let him! You fly! When he gets there all exhausted he'll see why you flew.
I can't do that... We're good friends and co-hosts! It would be counter productive. I really do want to fly though. Fast and painless. Besides, flying's fun.
Post by starrynight on Feb 13, 2008 16:38:07 GMT -5
are you going with anybody? I would see if a friend wants to drive and just pitch in for gas. If youre going alone, it would be fun to find a ride so you know some peopple when you get there. Even so, t will be really easy to make a lot of friends when you get there. Also, have some Karma!
Post by BigEyedPhish on Feb 13, 2008 16:56:36 GMT -5
Thanks haha, I can use some better Karma...
And I'd be traveling with one friend of mine, but his car's really small and I dunno if he's even allowed to drive it to TN, so we were planning on using mine. Oh well, he might have to suck it up
Moe, if he wants to drive... let him! You fly! When he gets there all exhausted he'll see why you flew.
I can't do that... We're good friends and co-hosts! It would be counter productive. I really do want to fly though. Fast and painless. Besides, flying's fun.
Says it's part of the experience, and that he likes road trips. Also is concerned about bringing a cooler and stuff like that on a plane.
I just want to get there fast and be ready to go! One thing though... We're going to need to pick up our press passes when we get down there. It could be a pain in the ass. There are def pros and cons to driving vs flying.
i dont wanna call anyone out on anything. but this kinda seems like a gimme money thread. new account. only posted about this. its probably kramer in disguise and he knew the im at the gate trick wouldnt work a third time. j/k but seriously this seems fishy. and also new jersey is no fault insurance. same retarded system as in michigan. maybe im out of line.... and sorry if i am. but i call bs.
i dont wanna call anyone out on anything. but this kinda seems like a gimme money thread. new account. only posted about this. its probably kramer in disguise and he knew the im at the gate trick wouldnt work a third time. j/k but seriously this seems fishy. and also new jersey is no fault insurance. same retarded system as in michigan. maybe im out of line.... and sorry if i am. but i call bs.
i don't see how this is like Kramer at all... this guy is not asking for money, he's asking for advice... and we're giving it to him...
Post by plasticpepper on Feb 13, 2008 17:08:58 GMT -5
Aw, sorry to hear about the accident - glad you're okay, though! I hope you can figure out some way to get to the farm, it'll definitely be worth it whatever you have to do. Is there anyone else who might want to go with you? If you can get some other friends interested in going then you increase the chances of somebody having a car they're willing to use. If not, think about the Greyhound or flying or whatever else.
Hey everyone. I just started posting on this board because I was planning to make this years Bonnaroo my first ever. I've been so excited at the speculation of bands like Led Zeppelin playing and have pretty much fallen in love with this years lineup, despite what people have said about previous years being better.
My parents (after years of saying no), finally gave me the OK to go this year to 'roo and I've been happier than ever at the idea of it...until today.
I'm a freshman at Rutgers University (Camden campus) and on my way home some guy cut my off in the pouring rain which caused me to hydroplane into him when trying to stop. My dreams of finally seeing all of these bands and experiencing Bonnaroo fell apart right in front of my eyes because I don't have the money to get a new car, get it fixed, an especially get tickets now. I'm still going to try and use my birthday as an excuse for them to pitch in, because going to this festival is all that I really want, but now travel plans are kind of quacked.
The insurance company said they have no way to prove that the accident was the other guys fault, so I may really be screwed here.
So I was wondering- does anyone here have any kind of suggestions for travel besides driving? I know I can fly, but I feel like half of the experience is thrown out the window by not driving to and from. Is it worth it to fly? Any ideas would be much appreciated.
Peace, Matt
your from my town.
yesterday was shitty! i slid around at least 2 turns last night. and my friends sister also got in an accident on rt.130. took the tow truck almost 4 hours to show up cause of all the accidents yesterday.
Post by BigEyedPhish on Feb 13, 2008 19:12:34 GMT -5
dudewhersmyinforoo said:
i dont wanna call anyone out on anything. but this kinda seems like a gimme money thread. new account. only posted about this. its probably kramer in disguise and he knew the im at the gate trick wouldnt work a third time. j/k but seriously this seems fishy. and also new jersey is no fault insurance. same retarded system as in michigan. maybe im out of line.... and sorry if i am. but i call bs.
Hey, I can understand how it might come off bullshitty, but I wasn't asking for money. I'm an 18 year old who's trying to get to Bonnaroo for the first time so I was asking for advice. Sorry if I came off like douchebag.
And to the poster above me, yeah, it was on Rt. 70, right before the cemetary and the Wawa. The weather here for the past couple days has absolutely SUCKED.
My condolences to your accident expierence, that sucks!!!! been there done that and probably will have my continous bad road luck grant me the privledge of it again.
Thanks for posting "Wawa" not only does the baby Momma I want my wawa" commercial crack me up but Wawa ROCKS and Im addicted to their coffee (salivating big time). I wanna go to wawa college!
