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hi. so I've spoken with my mom. and she is planning on volunteering. I'll be at the fest and do my own thing. while she does hers. I will bring probably 2 or 3 friends. I will check in with my mom a time or two each day. do you think this is a reasonable compromise?
Make sure she does her research on volunteering though before you buy a GA ticket. Volunteers have to be there a couple of days early and anyone who is NOT volunteer can't come until Wednesday. That means that you and your friends will have to wait an extra day to join her and figure out how you're going to get there if she isnt able to leave to pick you up. Once you guys get in I'm not sure if you'd be allowed to camp with her or not... i don't think that is restricted to just volunteers after the fest starts? I could be wrong.
This could be a good compromise though if you can get all those details worked out.
I have to admit, I'm sure that bonnaroo is a very difficult place to be at my age. I'm sure I don't harbor the knowledge that is needed. though, I'd like to start going to smaller scale music fests, some that could prepare me to go In a few years time.
I hope you stick with this decision or invite one of your parents to go along. A parent who is willing to let their daughter go to bonnaroo w/o them will surely go with them. Two can travel as cheaply as one.
There are so many things that can go wrong. And at bonnaroo things can go very wrong. Especially if you don't know what to look for in a situation turning sour quickly. You need life experiences to prepare you for dealing with those.
In 09 my buddy had to chase down a guy who stole his wallet and tossed it in the portos. He got his wallet back. In 13, a stranger started to open my neighbors ice chest looking for beer before I ran him off. He came back a few minutes later. In 04 it was a biblical rainstorm on Saturday that ruined many campsites (including ours and I was 25 not 15).
I dont want want to scare you off. I just want you to realize what you are getting into.
I have to admit, I'm sure that bonnaroo is a very difficult place to be at my age. I'm sure I don't harbor the knowledge that is needed. though, I'd like to start going to smaller scale music fests, some that could prepare me to go In a few years time.
I hope you stick with this decision or invite one of your parents to go along. A parent who is willing to let their daughter go to bonnaroo w/o them will surely go with them. Two can travel as cheaply as one.
There are so many things that can go wrong. And at bonnaroo things can go very wrong. Especially if you don't know what to look for in a situation turning sour quickly. You need life experiences to prepare you for dealing with those.
In 09 my buddy had to chase down a guy who stole his wallet and tossed it in the portos. He got his wallet back. In 13, a stranger started to open my neighbors ice chest looking for beer before I ran him off. He came back a few minutes later. In 04 it was a biblical rainstorm on Saturday that ruined many campsites (including ours and I was 25 not 15).
I dont want want to scare you off. I just want you to realize what you are getting into.
yes. you are right. with soapy people around it's easy to run into trouble. but as I said earlier, my mom agreed to volunteer at the fest and let me go with my friends, and we would check in with her a few times a day.
Going to some small scale festivals for now is probably a good plan. Once you're 17 or 18 I would definitely look I to it again. The experience is incredible but there is a lot to take care of in order to be prepared. All the information you need is on this forum. It was so helpful or me my first time. But obviously there are substances around and massive heat. Both of which can be managed. I was not pressured by anyone to do anything and proper care can take care of the heat. It's really 80,000 of the nicest people ever. But for now, some smaller festivals to use as test runs would probably be a good idea and in 2 or 3 years hit year big time!
As a side note, if you have a parent or someone with you then this is 100% doable this year.
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I hope you stick with this decision or invite one of your parents to go along. A parent who is willing to let their daughter go to bonnaroo w/o them will surely go with them. Two can travel as cheaply as one.
There are so many things that can go wrong. And at bonnaroo things can go very wrong. Especially if you don't know what to look for in a situation turning sour quickly. You need life experiences to prepare you for dealing with those.
In 09 my buddy had to chase down a guy who stole his wallet and tossed it in the portos. He got his wallet back. In 13, a stranger started to open my neighbors ice chest looking for beer before I ran him off. He came back a few minutes later. In 04 it was a biblical rainstorm on Saturday that ruined many campsites (including ours and I was 25 not 15).
I dont want want to scare you off. I just want you to realize what you are getting into.
yes. you are right. with soapy people around it's easy to run into trouble. but as I said earlier, my mom agreed to volunteer at the fest and let me go with my friends, and we would check in with her a few times a day.
Your mom is gonna volunteer and pick up trash for 12 hours? Isn't she sick?
yes. you are right. with soapy people around it's easy to run into trouble. but as I said earlier, my mom agreed to volunteer at the fest and let me go with my friends, and we would check in with her a few times a day.
Your mom is gonna volunteer and pick up trash for 12 hours? Isn't she sick?
picking up trash isn't the only volunteer position they have, silly.
I was 18 last year and went with other 18 year olds. We were completely unprepared and had no clue what we were doing. That being said, we had the best fucking weekend of our lives, go for it, if I could've gone when I was fifteen, I sure as hell would have
picking up trash isn't the only volunteer position they have, silly.
Still, I wouldn't want my mom working a 12 hour shift just to baby sit. That's just me though.
Volunteering isn't all that hard. I did it when I was 6 months pregnant. Pre-fest. On the farm for ten days. And I took a bus from Buffalo to get there. So I left Friday morning. Got to the farm Saturday morning. Worked Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. And because of the problems that year I worked "overtime". Then I did the actual festival from Thursday - Monday morning.
Again....still here to talk about it. Never underestimate what the human body is capable of. We're pretty amazing creatures.
Post by kingoftherodeo on Mar 1, 2014 23:09:40 GMT -5
okay our opinion doesn't really matter you are either gonna make up your mind to go or not. 15 to 18 not a big jump as far judgement goes, I'm sure most of us were doing the same bs between those years. come on if teens now a day can make the decision to have sex at 15 some even younger you can handle roo. you just need some one with some experience on what to watch out for. if you decide to go try volunteering you get a free ticket,food and showers. need a ride theres rickyrides or zimrides. i am from atlanta i would offer you a ride but not sure if ill be a passenger or if i will be renting a car. since my crappy car probs won't make that drive
Post by Jake Jortles on Mar 15, 2014 23:05:57 GMT -5
I went last year with my gf and lil brother (22,22,20)
Reading this thread has me a little worried because this year I'm trying to bring my youngest brother (17) with the same crew.
Mainly the @foxandhound school of thought. My 17 y/o brother is well above average in terms of physical endurance/athleticism, he doesn't drink or smoke, and would have at least one of his two older brothers at his side all weekend. Would this be an unfortunate but necessary casualty of your 21+ rule or do you foresee a legitimate problem I should be prepared for.
Also why can't I quickly find the rules for ages on the main website. All I see is ages 6 and up. A 17 year old is allowed if I'm with him obviously...right? Or is it just don't ask don't tell kinda thing. I don't remember ever being questioned at the gate or anything.
I feel that it's more of a maturity thing than a numbers thing. If you are mature enough to make "smart" decisions and are not just at Bonnaroo to get fucked up then I don't see an issue with you being there.
