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Post by electraonyx on Apr 9, 2007 13:09:24 GMT -5
Now I preface this with I've never been, but from what I know from hanging around this board WAY TOO MUCH they do seem to start letting people in during the wee hours of the morning on Wednesday. It doesn't sound like there would be any reason you couldn't head over to tent only at that point, it's just that you're probably bound to have quite a hike since getting there early is a sure fire way to get parked in the boondocks. Experienced Rooers is this sound advice?
actually - I have been here since last year and I think there is a thread aorund here that mentioned that they would not let you head to Tent only on Wednesday night
I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but, if they search your car thoroughly, as in you have to get out, do they check you yourself? Have you noticed any body searches at the entrance?
And what the heck is BFE? I've been seeing it everywhere and it's driving me crazy that i can't figure it out... (perhaps I'm just stupid, but whatever )
Post by crazykittensmile on Apr 14, 2007 13:49:17 GMT -5
princessvwc said:
How much toilet paper do you need to bring for the week. I bought like 4 of those camping biodreg toilet paper rolls something like this
enough? or do i need to buy like a whole package
i brought two of those and a travel package of charmin wet wipe thingies, and i didn't even close to use up either package. this may be TMI, but between all the sweating and slight dehydration, i didn't find myself in the portapotties very often. that said, it's always better to have too much TP than too little
had a gigantic "DUH" moment just now. so everytime i need to refer back to the farm layout visually, i come back to this thread and use the following link for a map. and each time i do this, i frown and squint and get frustrated at some of the things i can't read on this map thinking, 'damn i wish i had my map from last year'
tonight, i discovered that i have had my map/schedule from last year at less than literally an arm's length from my computer since last june. my joy was needless to say stifled somewhat
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
I am a virgin roo-er and wanted to say thanks to everyone with all the help that is being given out,, hopefully going to make for a headache free weekend (not counting the hangovers)!
Anyone else coming from the Central NY area or Providence, RI??
Also, its time to invest in my own tent anyone have any experience with this one? tinyurl.com/2cbjp7
it might help out more than in this thread. I remember talking about that same tent, but didn't end up buying it. That thread I posted above might answer a lot of questions for ya!
I want to come to the festival, but I use a wheelchair and I am wondering if there are wheelchair accessible port-o-potties and if there is any way to reserve a spot for a tent that is closer to the grounds?
Post by oleander124 on Apr 19, 2007 14:14:32 GMT -5
qpage989 said:
I want to come to the festival, but I use a wheelchair and I am wondering if there are wheelchair accessible port-o-potties and if there is any way to reserve a spot for a tent that is closer to the grounds?
I'm not sure about the accessible port-o-potties, but I would assume they would have that available for you. You could always email them and ask if no one knows the answer!
Here is the link to the actual Bonnaroo Access Program guide for people with disabilities.
i bought the cheapest tent at wal-mart... .here is the thing, though. I've been every year, and I dont use a tent anymore.... they are way too hot in the morning!!!
set up a tarp or canopy and sleep under that... make sure it is very stable. It is also a good idea to buy a cot in case of torrential downpour. If that is too much... get a big tarp to lay on and make sure to roll the edges upwards so that rain will flow under the tarp.
which brings up another point... if you're in a tent, then make sure to roll up the edges of your ground tarp up under the tent so that water doesnt land on the tarp and roll in between the tarp and your tent... you want that water to be under both!!!
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Post by princessvwc on Apr 19, 2007 17:54:18 GMT -5
phuture5 said:
which brings up another point... if you're in a tent, then make sure to roll up the edges of your ground tarp up under the tent so that water doesnt land on the tarp and roll in between the tarp and your tent... you want that water to be under both!!!
do you want the undertarp to be bigger than the area of the tent or smaller? What do you mean by roll?
Post by oleander124 on Apr 19, 2007 18:44:39 GMT -5
Princess, you want the tarp underneath your tent to be about 1-2 inches smaller on each side than the floor of the tent. That way, the rain won't seep between the tent and the tarp, causing the floor of your tent to get wet and possibly soak through. If your tarp is bigger than the tent floor, then fold the extra tarp underneath the tent to make it 1-2 inches smaller on each side than the tent. No tarp should be hanging out from underneath the tent.
Looking back through this thread someone had asked about propane grills, but I don't think there was an answer. I've heard only charcoal, but then I saw somewhere(maybe another site) that you could have a small propane grill.
Anyone know the true answer to this?
Also, what about tiki-torches around the campsite? Too much open flame??
Looking back through this thread someone had asked about propane grills, but I don't think there was an answer. I've heard only charcoal, but then I saw somewhere(maybe another site) that you could have a small propane grill.
Anyone know the true answer to this?
Also, what about tiki-torches around the campsite? Too much open flame??
I've used both camping (not deck model) propane grills and tiki torches with no problems whatsoever (except getting the torches in the packed clay ground - a shovel does wonders).
Post by megamaniac on Apr 25, 2007 16:28:57 GMT -5
I see people saying it is going to be hot. I am currently in Iraq wearing a flak jacket in 100 degrees heat so heat wont be a problem I dont think for me. A tip I have for everybody else though over here it is recommened 2 pints of water a hour not to overexceed like 10 a day remember people you can over hydrae yourself also. Which can be even more deadlier than dehydration( basicly drowning ). I wnat to thank everyone for putting this thread together I have been to festivals before and I always forgot stuff this way I can use this as a checklist. Appreciate all the help you guys are giving us first timers.
Post by sparklybecca on Apr 25, 2007 16:31:07 GMT -5
megamaniac said:
I see people saying it is going to be hot. I am currently in Iraq wearing a flak jacket in 100 degrees heat so heat wont be a problem I dont think for me.
Post by roolacksreality on Apr 25, 2007 17:37:29 GMT -5
^I feel like such a wuss when you pull the "Iraq card", lol.
I've mentioned this before, but despite what everyone else may tell you, SLEEP as much as you can. The best shows are at night but if you push yourself too much during the day you'll miss out. When it is too hot in the morning to sleep, go into Centeroo and pass out under one of the tents or a tree for a little while.
torches are fine. Propane grills are much better than charcoal - especially if you don't have the time to wait for the coals to get ready. (advice is to NOT bring anything you have to cook, but that is another thread....)
To put torches in the ground (or tent stakes) rather than a shovel I recommend a hammer and a steel chisel. Punch a hole in the ground and insert torch. Works great.
As I read this thread I did not see any mention of tent fans.... a good idea. If you look back at some of the buried threads you will see some great topics that ended because the questions were so completely answered. For first timers these are great resources. Last year was my first time and I know it was better because of this forum and all the different threads.
What I read on other threads indicated that (1) some kind of fan is a really good idea; (2) really elaborate fans might be too much; and (3) those air-conditioning things that use cooler ice to chill you don't work in the Bonnaroo humidity.
We shall see. (I'm a first-timer as well; I have a light/fan that attaches to the ceiling of my tent, but now that I've set up my tent and cot, I'm thinking that I'm risking decapitation if I put a ceiling fan in there!)
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