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So my friend broke his heel two days ago and it set upon still going.
I have warned him, and presented him with possible horror scenarios. Mud/just really sucking a lot.
There are a few of us going, most of us working so we're pretty set and situated on everything. We plan on arriving wednesday. We are going to ride in with him to be in BFE. My question from there, how would we best get him to tent only, as that's the closest camping to the entrance most of the time.
Yes, it is my personal opinion he is making a horrible decision, but I've still gotta do what I can...
Thanks for any advice. I figure this is the best place to reach as many eyes as possible
Post by lukescrazyarms on May 2, 2013 23:23:19 GMT -5
if its really mud you can probably find a way to like, duct tape shoes to his crutches so they don't get stuck. Tell him to get used to walking on crutches A BUNCH. like walk around the block a bunch of times. This is coming from a kid who broke both his legs when he was younger hahah....the only thing I see being a "problem" is if you wanna get up close to an act and people are bumping into him and whatnot its going to be super tough to tell a crowd to like, calm down so you might need to stand back a bit
So my friend broke his heel two days ago and it set upon still going.
I have warned him, and presented him with possible horror scenarios. Mud/just really sucking a lot.
There are a few of us going, most of us working so we're pretty set and situated on everything. We plan on arriving wednesday. We are going to ride in with him to be in BFE. My question from there, how would we best get him to tent only, as that's the closest camping to the entrance most of the time.
Yes, it is my personal opinion he is making a horrible decision, but I've still gotta do what I can...
Thanks for any advice. I figure this is the best place to reach as many eyes as possible
www.rolleraid.com/ ^I saw someone with a broken foot at Wakarusa using one of those skooter things...looked like it was a whole lot easier to get around with than crutches, especially if you get big wheels on it that can go through dirt and grass.
So my friend broke his heel two days ago and it set upon still going.
I have warned him, and presented him with possible horror scenarios. Mud/just really sucking a lot.
There are a few of us going, most of us working so we're pretty set and situated on everything. We plan on arriving wednesday. We are going to ride in with him to be in BFE. My question from there, how would we best get him to tent only, as that's the closest camping to the entrance most of the time.
Yes, it is my personal opinion he is making a horrible decision, but I've still gotta do what I can...
Thanks for any advice. I figure this is the best place to reach as many eyes as possible
BFE? That's going to be rough. I would wait it out and go to bushy branch on thursday morning, especially if you got a couple cars.
Won't be able to get him to tent only if you're showing up in a car -- new policy. It's balls.
Won't be able to get him to tent only if you're showing up in a car -- new policy. It's balls.
No; the TO policy was rescinded. Where've you been?
OP - have you considered camping in Access? Surely if he's on crutches his Dr can give him the necessary documentation to qualify for Access camping. It's worth checking into.
Won't be able to get him to tent only if you're showing up in a car -- new policy. It's balls.
No; the TO policy was rescinded. Where've you been?
OP - have you considered camping in Access? Surely if he's on crutches his Dr can give him the necessary documentation to qualify for Access camping. It's worth checking into.
studying entirely too much f**cking law stuff. thanks for the correction.
in that case...his and your packs down to bare essentials and get there early.
E-mail Bonnaroo to see what kind of things they might offer. Maybe they'll give him some sort of festicab pass? Or camping in access? Once you're in centeroo it should be fine, I'm mostly concerned about the potential for a 30 minute walk to and from it in the campsites.
Post by riversideroo on May 3, 2013 7:11:24 GMT -5
My friend rolled his ankle and broke it on Thursday during the first band we saw in 2008. He had a hell of time that weekend. He did get the golf cart people to take him to and from camp each day which helped a lot. If he really wants to go, it's his decision to push through the pain. Good luck to you and your friend.
I would recommend e-mailing the folks that run Access and get a pass. Your buddy will need to get a temp handicap tag from his doctor to be able to camp in Access, but with a broken heel that shouldn't be much of an issue.
I sprained my ankle about two weeks before Bonnaroo last year. I actually took a cane to help get around Roo, and it helped a lot. We always camp in TO so that was definitely helpful but just be sure to tell him to take it slow, and if his heel/foot hurts, just to rest it.
how good of a friend is he? do you guys want to see the same shows? Your buddy will probably need a friend with him in centeroo most of the time to help him out and to clear the way and stuff. make him come with one of your group or send one of your group with him. Make sure you and your friends have a plan to take care of him if he is that close. this has the potential to get ugly if there are conflicts that no one will budge on.
just make sure you have a plan for dealing with that. good luck and i wish your friend a speedy recovery.
I would recommend e-mailing the folks that run Access and get a pass. Your buddy will need to get a temp handicap tag from his doctor to be able to camp in Access, but with a broken heel that shouldn't be much of an issue.
I sprained my ankle about two weeks before Bonnaroo last year. I actually took a cane to help get around Roo, and it helped a lot. We always camp in TO so that was definitely helpful but just be sure to tell him to take it slow, and if his heel/foot hurts, just to rest it.
Isn't tent only a death trap of trip wires holding up tents and EZ ups? A cane might be OK but crutches seem like a massive problem there.
how good of a friend is he? do you guys want to see the same shows? Your buddy will probably need a friend with him in centeroo most of the time to help him out and to clear the way and stuff. make him come with one of your group or send one of your group with him. Make sure you and your friends have a plan to take care of him if he is that close. this has the potential to get ugly if there are conflicts that no one will budge on.
just make sure you have a plan for dealing with that. good luck and i wish your friend a speedy recovery.
^^^this. if your friend is a go with the flow, reasonable kind of guy, that will be a huge help. he might have to make some sacrifices about shows he wants to see, so he can be at shows where a friend or friends are there to help. He needs to be content with standing towards the back of shows. Some stages will be friendlier than others, like What will be way easier for him than a tent.
He could do very well bringing in a bonnaroo approved chair, and just chilling in the back of the What field all day. Friends can run and get him drinks and food and whatnot.
I'd look into Accessible camping as others have suggested.
I would skip TO and go to Access. All you need to camp there is a handicap placard. I am not sure what the rules are in TX but here's how I expect it would work.
Friend sees doctor, explains where he is going. Tells them he needs a temporary handicap pass in order to camp closer. Doctor fills out paperwork and sends your friend to the DMV where he pays a small fee and receives the pass. Make sure that pass is in whatever car he is a passenger in. He is the perfect candidate to use Access camping. Also, if things are the same as last year he'll get a discount on cabs and will have access to some seating areas if he needs them.
Oh - He'll also have a seperate entrance to centeroo and not have to stand in crazy long lines.
how good of a friend is he? do you guys want to see the same shows? Your buddy will probably need a friend with him in centeroo most of the time to help him out and to clear the way and stuff. make him come with one of your group or send one of your group with him. Make sure you and your friends have a plan to take care of him if he is that close. this has the potential to get ugly if there are conflicts that no one will budge on.
just make sure you have a plan for dealing with that. good luck and i wish your friend a speedy recovery.
^^^this. if your friend is a go with the flow, reasonable kind of guy, that will be a huge help. he might have to make some sacrifices about shows he wants to see, so he can be at shows where a friend or friends are there to help. He needs to be content with standing towards the back of shows. Some stages will be friendlier than others, like What will be way easier for him than a tent.
He could do very well bringing in a bonnaroo approved chair, and just chilling in the back of the What field all day. Friends can run and get him drinks and food and whatnot.
I'd look into Accessible camping as others have suggested.
I went with a friend who had broken both of his legs in a car accident years earlier but had regained his walking ability with difficulty without cane or crutches. he stayed to the back of what when we saw the dead in 04 but earlier we got to the front for patty smith. we all chilled under the tree at which for a while together. we knew where he was and got back together after the shows.
Had a buddy that got hurt at roo two years ago and needed to use crutches for two of the days. We were camped at the top of shakedown near new bushy branch and he did fine. Granted it was dry year, so no mud, but i think it is more about how bad someone wants to see show and their resolve. Your buddy might move a little slower and might be more tired and even decide to stay at a tent instead of moving to another show every now and then, but I am sure it will still be a blast. Also, he will have a story, "I survived roo on crutches".
I would def try to get him into access parking if it can still be done.
I would recommend e-mailing the folks that run Access and get a pass. Your buddy will need to get a temp handicap tag from his doctor to be able to camp in Access, but with a broken heel that shouldn't be much of an issue.
I sprained my ankle about two weeks before Bonnaroo last year. I actually took a cane to help get around Roo, and it helped a lot. We always camp in TO so that was definitely helpful but just be sure to tell him to take it slow, and if his heel/foot hurts, just to rest it.
Isn't tent only a death trap of trip wires holding up tents and EZ ups? A cane might be OK but crutches seem like a massive problem there.
I'm not necessarily recommending TO; being closer to Centeroo is just much easier on an injury obviously. Access is his best bet.
Jeez man......Sorry to hear about your friend. Bonnaroo is not easy walking. I'd suggest renting a motorized scooter of some sort and check out the special seating for those who are handicapped.
Jeez man......Sorry to hear about your friend. Bonnaroo is not easy walking. I'd suggest renting a motorized scooter of some sort and check out the special seating for those who are handicapped.
yeah a wheelchair or some sort of scooter thing would be good...also like someone else said, ask about camping in access..or at least bumming rides from festi cab people for free...surely they wouldn't turn down an injured dude.
Many thanks. I will get in touch with access and see where that leads too. That was the info needed, he's insanely laid back, chill, and isn't going to attempt front row antics. He just wants to go to the roo... He knows he'll be in centeroo for long periods and is somewhat prepared.
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BTW, I contacted Access and for those who did it last year, they are using the same vehicle placard they sent ouy last year (with the big A on it) that u hang from your rear view mirror.
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Access is totally the way to go. I camped two years in Access with a friend who was handicapped. It's nice. The campgrounds are over by the clock tower. Really close to the Other Tent entrance. If he finds that's too much for him to walk, just walk up to the access tent and you can catch an access taxi in from there. All of the stages have access platforms with folding chairs. He may or may not want to use that as he'll only be able to get one of you up on the platform with him (assuming that's still the case. Haven't done access since 2011). But if he does do the platforms, it's the best non-pit seat in the house. I strongly recommend e-mailing the access lady before hand and letting her know your situation. The access tent people are nice but they're volunteers. The lady that runs access is awesome and really has a passion for helping people with disabilities get to experience Bonnaroo. She went above and beyond with my friend. The taxis are hit or miss (as some of them will do regular runs when there are no access runs) but my friend quickly figured out the first year that if you tip your cabbie $5 or so on the first run of the day and tell him your schedule, he will usually make plans to meet you, especially if you have a non-access friend riding/paying with you. For someone with mobility issues, the $5 for a taxi is totally worth it. Bring in food and skip the vendors if you're short on money. The taxis will make his weekend much nicer.
