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and if you get any kind of motion sickness, take a bonine or dramamine about an hour before your trip. bonine saves me every year, or it would be a completely miserable drive.
I keep think you are saying my name but misspelling it.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
Post by metrocknroll on Jun 8, 2015 12:28:12 GMT -5
Beer. One year we were going to wait til we got close to Manchester to get all our alcohol, but we got so excited when we got close somehow we forgot we didn't buy our beer yet. Ended up paying something crazy like $90/case at the General Store inside.
I check it's in my bag three times before leaving. Then two more times at the airport. Then once on the plane. Then when I land. Then a few more times.
I laughed aloud when I read this. How many people forget their wristbands each year? It's gotta be at least 1,000, right?
Oh and it's been mentioned, but bringing a hoodie is very key. You never know, you may get cold at night. Also a $5 poncho will keep you in the mix if it rains. Bandana is good in case of dust and bring duct tape to fix your sandals when they break. And definitely don't bring only sandals, that year when it was a foot of mud required tennis shoes.
Gold bond. Vets know this, but if you are a first timer, even if you don't normally use gold bond, even if you've never purchased it in your life, get some. If your ass/thighs/crotch area begins to chafe painfully, liberally apply gold bond.
I also never go without some TravelJohns. Mostly because once I hit traffic I always end up having to pee really really bad. Also great for just peeing in a crowd.
Goldbond saves lives.
They also offer a product in stick form:
Sometimes that's easier then trying to powder your balls. Goldbond usually ends up everywhere in that scenario, at least with me it does.
They also sell Gold Bond in a spray can now. You might recall those commercials with Shaq in them last year. Anyway, I agree with the powder in the balls problem. We did it for the first 4 roos we attended out of necessity. Now with the spray can, its a no brainer. Because the spray is so easy, I use it before mowing the lawn in the 90+ degree heat in the south, before workouts, camping etc. I'm not ashamed.
Post by Murray The K on Jun 8, 2015 22:30:46 GMT -5
I am a big supporter of Gold Bond but last year a friend of mine recommended this. Its a lot better at fighting the chafe plus its just an excellent name.
Ear plugs, eye mask, fan & extra batteries. Sleep is precious and this will guarantee you an extra hour at the least.
Other random things to bring: Aloe/ "miracle" burn spray idk the name of Sunscreen Towel/ wash cloths/ soap Keychain flashlight Portable hand sanitizer Double the amount of undies you think you need. (Nothing makes you feel fresh again like changing your chonies) Deodorant Hoodie & at least one pair of pants, you will get cold. Extra hair ties/ bobby pins
Sometimes that's easier then trying to powder your balls. Goldbond usually ends up everywhere in that scenario, at least with me it does.
Sorry to waste space here just voicing agreement, but Goldbond Friction Defense is one of my favorite things in all the history of things. Works longer and more reliably than any powder, is easy to apply - goes on like deodorant so you know you didn't miss a spot, and one morning I swear it made me coffee. I'll still pack powder for my feets, but I'll use the stick to prevent any chance of chaffing. I use it at the gym, before a run, sometimes at work, and always at anything remotely similar to Roo. Sorry, I'm passionate the way Subaru drivers and Sanuk wearers are - I can't not speak up!
Never again, monkey butt, never again. Goldbond for America, and the children!
Post by F me, I quit America on Jun 9, 2015 1:04:25 GMT -5
This may not apply to everyone, and maybe it was already thoroughly covered, but don't forget corn, and plenty of cash. Ideally just pack lots of cash so you don't have to worry about packing your corn. Or get by without either, jus' sayin'.
Moleskin can literally save your roo if you get a bad blister. Bring moleskin. Worth every penny.
LED flashlight. I have a little one that I got for $5. It helps a lot at night when you want to make sure you aren't stepping on horseshit, into a gigantic mud puddle, or into a Porto with shit all over the walls.
Sunscreen. Try not to die out there.
A case of water. Try not to die out there.
Wet ones. You'll understand after you take yer first dump.
I've actually forgotten my tickets before (back when there were tickets). Luckily someone asked about it about a half hour into the trip so we it wasn't too huge a problem.
To go with the Gold Bond/Monkey Butt conversation, I've used a stick product called Body Glide the last few years. It's worked well for me.
Safe trip, everyone...
Edit: Don't forget to register your wristband! (This is also a reminder for me!!!)
I've actually forgotten my tickets before (back when there were tickets). Luckily someone asked about it about a half hour into the trip so we it wasn't too huge a problem.
To go with the Gold Bond/Monkey Butt conversation, I've used a stick product called Body Glide the last few years. It's worked well for me.
Safe trip, everyone...
Edit: Don't forget to register your wristband! (This is also a reminder for me!!!)
I used a Bodyglide stick for the first time at Shaky Knees and I prefer it to any of the other options.
Also, don't forget your pillow!! It's the one thing I am sure I will forget, but really need.
I check it's in my bag three times before leaving. Then two more times at the airport. Then once on the plane. Then when I land. Then a few more times.
My wristband is registered, but Druid has it..... I probably will remind her multiple times to show up with it on Thursday!
I've actually forgotten my tickets before (back when there were tickets). Luckily someone asked about it about a half hour into the trip so we it wasn't too huge a problem.
To go with the Gold Bond/Monkey Butt conversation, I've used a stick product called Body Glide the last few years. It's worked well for me.
Safe trip, everyone...
Edit: Don't forget to register your wristband! (This is also a reminder for me!!!)
2015 shows
Umphreys Mcgee - january 3rd
Waka Flocka Flame - february 25th
Big Krit - march 4th
Of Montreal - March 5th
Modest Mouse - March 9th
Die antwoord - March 25th
Peelander Z - March 26
Omar soleyman - March 27
JamieXX - March 28
Run the jewels - april 4th
Sweetwater 420 fest - April 17-19
Tyler the creator, and taco - april 22
Shaky knees - may 08-11
BONNAROO BABY!!
I've actually forgotten my tickets before (back when there were tickets). Luckily someone asked about it about a half hour into the trip so we it wasn't too huge a problem.
To go with the Gold Bond/Monkey Butt conversation, I've used a stick product called Body Glide the last few years. It's worked well for me.
Safe trip, everyone...
Edit: Don't forget to register your wristband! (This is also a reminder for me!!!)
I somehow managed to unknowingly drop and then run over my wristband with my car.
The clasp is broken so I'm going to have to get a new one there, but I'll have it with me and it is registered. Hopefully this won't be too big of a hassle at the tollbooth.
I somehow managed to unknowingly drop and then run over my wristband with my car.
The clasp is broken so I'm going to have to get a new one there, but I'll have it with me and it is registered. Hopefully this won't be too big of a hassle at the tollbooth.
It's nothing they shouldn't be able to handle but it will probably eat some time at the gate. Good luck!
I've used gold bond, monkey butt and body glide. NO MORE! i only have issues on my upper inner thighs. I found the very magical world of compression shorts. not the cheap half cotton ones but the true sports compression shorts. They're pricey but worth it!
Post by F me, I quit America on Jun 10, 2015 18:46:54 GMT -5
I almost pulled the ultimate bonehead move and forgot my wristband. Left it on the kitchen counter where I couldn't miss it, finished packing the car, and saw it just before I was about to walk out the door and gasped. Geepers, I'm an asshat sometimes. Well, only almost an asshat this time.
Portable Showers. They sit on top of your car, heat up all day, and feel amazing at night. Coleman makes some, they're maybe $10.
Baby wipes. For your butt n stuff.
An air conditioner of some sort. Last year I took a styrofoam cooler and put a dryer tube through two walls of the cooler, filled it with ice and put a portable fan on one end. It blew cold air through the tube and we had air conditioning.
Portable Showers. They sit on top of your car, heat up all day, and feel amazing at night. Coleman makes some, they're maybe $10.
Baby wipes. For your butt n stuff.
An air conditioner of some sort. Last year I took a styrofoam cooler and put a dryer tube through two walls of the cooler, filled it with ice and put a portable fan on one end. It blew cold air through the tube and we had air conditioning.
I set my portable shower on my car in 2014 to heat up.
In 2015, it was so humid, I showered with cold water and propped my fan up so that it cooled me even more as I showered. It was amazing and extremely refreshing.
but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal. 
