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I was about to be going solo, but my buddy just bought a ticket (or two? I couldn't get that information from him before his drunk ass passed out). He's deaf, so it should be pretty interesting. I'm thinking about doing the Camp Inforoo thing now...wasn't there someone else coming with a deaf friend?
(btw Oats, I know folks that lived in Christenberry and went to Fulton, them's the cuts...they don't say you'ns anymore, either)
Edit: And the guy with the deaf friend, he was also coming with a blind friend from South America, wasn't he?
Post by oatmealschnappz on May 19, 2007 1:48:31 GMT -5
^I didn't live in Christenberry. I just went to Christenberry. I lived in the more fabulous Lonsdale area(Central and Columbia, to be exact). I love to hear from Knoxville folk! (I keep hoping I know one of you)
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Interesting, because these two (they're twins) lived in Christenberry but didn't go to Christenberry. I have other friends (totally unrelated) who lived in Lonsdale when they were young...doubt you knew them, though, unless you knew a Gary Walker (the father of one of them). It's probably pretty different from when you lived here, regardless. Lonsdale's still fabulous, just stay the hell away from the yellow house.
I have a hell of a time staying on (thread) topic. By which I mean I usually fail at it. Being lonely at Bonnaroo is impossible. I guess it could happen, but you can always find something to do if you want to. It's the happiest place on earth!
Post by oatmealschnappz on May 19, 2007 2:40:19 GMT -5
Gary Walker sounds familiar but, why wouldn't it? It's Gary and Walker, right? I'm Josh Plemmons and I knew several twins (J & T Crow, C & R Sharp, A & I Thompson and M & D Collins).
Haha, these twins are maybe a year younger than me (I'm 23 in September), and they're of mixed race, Robbie and Damon. We were coworkers. Gary Walker apparently used to be a fairly heavy mover of the herbs, but he's straightened up a whole heap, and runs his own painting business now...he's 40-something. Got the '83 Corvette and all that. American Dream-type nuts.
Otherwise, I'm not even from Knoxville. I'm from Jacksonville, FL, and proud. I just go to school here at the moment, and we moved here while I was in the tenth grade, so except for one absent year, I've been here since like '01. But I really would like to get together with you and your lady (I love Atlanta more than Knoxville...have/had friends in McDonough and off Jodeco, and there's always something going down regardless). Maybe one of the late-nights would be ideal. I don't sleep unless it's necessary.
Edit: In McDonough and Kennesaw, but I think Jodeco's in McDonough.
Post by oatmealschnappz on May 19, 2007 2:53:24 GMT -5
oopsikillednana said:
Haha, these twins are maybe a year younger than me (I'm 23 in September), and they're of mixed race, Robbie and Damon. We were coworkers. Gary Walker apparently used to be a fairly heavy mover of the herbs, but he's straightened up a whole heap, and runs his own painting business now...he's 40-something. Got the '83 Corvette and all that. American Dream-type nuts.
Otherwise, I'm not even from Knoxville. I'm from Jacksonville, FL, and proud. I just go to school here at the moment, and we moved here while I was in the tenth grade, so except for one absent year, I've been here since like '01. But I really would like to get together with you and your lady (I love Atlanta more than Knoxville...have/had friends in McDonough and off Jodeco, and there's always something going down regardless). Maybe one of the late-nights would be ideal. I don't sleep unless it's necessary.
Late night? DEFINITELY! Hilari will be passd-out but, I'm impervious! (You know, being Stanky & all...) I will see you there, I'm sure!
I'll be dressed as a "Naughty Oatmeal Fairy" at night! It will be hard to miss!
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As of now, I'm working on it, but I have to find the right one. These things take time.
We could ideally get together for Sound Tribe on Friday night, since that would be a lovely rendezvous before everything gets tossed in the blender (especially our brains). My good buddy and I should be rolling along nicely by then...
Post by tehoemusic on May 19, 2007 18:17:17 GMT -5
I just wanna say that while reading these three pages...a happy tear shed from my eye. I am in no way going alone. And this is my fourth year. Yet i am a bit of a sap. And I don't mean to get all "psycologist" on everyone but I am very dependant on the ones closest to me. I can't be alone. So this year is the first year that my best friend and girlfriend aren't going with me. I got a couple other buddies going with me but i was worried about missing them and it depressing me so much that i can't have a good time. (I know...i'm a wuss) But in reading these posts i get reminded of all the amazing people to share experiences with at Roo. And have learned of some folks who have gone completely alone and probably got as sad as I do missing my loved ones, as they do leaving and missing their new loved ones that ya'll met at Bonnaroo. I'm rambling...just wanna say I Love You All!!
^I'm not missing STS9 for anything! If nothing else, we should meet-up then.
I'm down with that...I'm interested in Manu Chao, but my friend loves the club beats (STS9 might change his life), so we'll probably spend most of our time there...
And also, I'd imagine there'll be a pretty big meet-up for that show anyway, so it wouldn't be too hard. Looks like a plan.
I was actually planning on going with my bandmates when I bought my ticket back in February. Then we pretty much broke up so figured I was goin solo. Seems like a band is kinda like a relationship, right? You're together, you argue, you break up, it's awkward. Haha.
But I gotta say I was excited at the idea and nervous about the loneliness factor at the same time 'til I found this board. I think the solo rooers will be in wonderful company.
Plans changed again, though, a couple nights ago when I convinced my good friend to accompany me! He bought a ticket that night.
Now if I can just convince him not to bring his girlfriend...
My wife left me a little over a year ago.I understand. Buy you a beer?
Smeman
karma! i wouldn't reccomend drinking when you're down but "Can I buy you a beer?" Usually comes before a good heart to heart talk. It's such a happy question.
Just went through a three year long divorce with a nut case that made every moment a living horror. Even after trying to pull a Andrea Yates on my youngest child, she still tried to gain custody of them. It was painful and hard, but you come out the other side stronger. I have my children, a wonderful lady and a fresh start. Bonnaroo is my celebration of that new start. I hope it's the same for you. The past is exactly that, the past. Don't look back becaue there is nothing to look back at, it's gone. Always move forward.
Post by Britney's_Fears on Jun 7, 2007 14:30:22 GMT -5
Uhh, where exactly and when is the Bonnaroo Circle Jerk 2007? Not that I want to know but I have a friend who saw this thread one time and he wanted me to find out for him.
^^I think it was last yea r- although it may have been before also - I do remember someone posting that they had gotten an email about it last year - then we all laughed about it
This'll be my first solo fest, and my first 'Roo (I've been to other fests, but always with friends). I'm sorta worried about having someone to talk to. I'm sure I'll have a good time and all, but it seems like it'll be a tad less fun/meaningful without someone to laugh with, talk to, hang with, and create that mythology that comes with a great fest....
Uhh, where exactly and when is the Bonnaroo Circle Jerk 2007? Not that I want to know but I have a friend who saw this thread one time and he wanted me to find out for him.
rrrrrrrrrrrrright . . . .lol jk. its all good at roo
Going alone. Very worried at first, but now I am very excited at all the help that has been offered. I might be picking up a few people but I will have no clue until this weekend. The guy that I am "dating" is going down with a girl friend of his. I came along after their plans were already made. Though, he did say recently that we should "take a break"..... I find that very mysterious. ???
Doesn't matter, I am going to Bonnaroo anyway..... Woo hoo!!
Post by bloomindaedalus on Jun 7, 2007 17:51:34 GMT -5
I don't know if it counts but i'm sorta going alone. I thought i was going with my g/f but it looks like that title doesn't realy apply to her anymore (well maybe she soembody else's g/f but at least not mine). So now i have an extra ticket. And the big plan was to meet our friends from back East who are all in couples. So though i will be traveling each way alone i will meet up with them. But they're gonna wanna do "couple stuff" and then annoyingly point out every hot girl they think i should go talk to. I hate that crap...even though i know they mean well.....anyway..
Some of the best times i have ever had at festivals and big events were when i left the group and wandered around alone. When you are alone you are more apporachable and you get to meet more peopel and have more "real" moments with them. You also go less noticed than when walking around laughing in a big group so you end up witnessing a lot more stuff that you otherwsie miss or that would be hidden from you if you were part of an obvious loud obnoxious group. Anyway i think its way cool to go by yourself...for all those that are really doing it...plus no stupid schedule issues (save the ones Superfly has already made for us).
"...well yeah the guitar is good accompaniment but you can't like compose with it; I mean you can't base a whole song around the guitar." -Bob Dylan 1965
