Whether it's your first Bonnaroo or you’re a music festival veteran, we welcome you to Inforoo.
Here you'll find info about artists, rumors, camping tips, and the infamous Roo Clues. Have a look around then create an account and join in the fun. See you at Bonnaroo!!
Thanks Kainani. My son gets picked on alot at school because he wears tye dyes and Birkenstocks, and he's into music & acting instead of sports. Before he starts high school next year, I want him to come with me to events like Bonnaroo to see that there are kynd people out there who care more about him being a good person. It would be sad if the experience only reinforced his insecurities.
Kids are so mean. Lucikly, he'll meet some of the most amazing people at Bonnaroo who will accept him for who he is. That's so cool that you're taking him...I wish my parents took me to festivals at his age!
I wouldn't go out of my way to bring tons of stuff for your neighbors since it can get super expensive, but if you've got some extras to share, I'm sure your neighbors will be willing to take them. Also, just giving a helping hand with setting up camp is an easy way to make friends. You can always try to make it to the Inforoo brunch, lots of Inforooers will be there to chat and eat in the morning!
I mostly want to meet 'friends' in the grocery business and will definitely make friends with the neighbors. But man, flying in from another country, makes me really worried about getting enough groceries for the weekend.
I mostly want to meet 'friends' in the grocery business and will definitely make friends with the neighbors. But man, flying in from another country, makes me really worried about getting enough groceries for the weekend.
I think you'll be fine as long as you fill up on protein to keep you full and energized throughout the day. I'm sure your neighbors will be willing to share if they've got extra food too- we brought wayyyy too much last year. It was also so hot last year that I could probably only eat once a day, which is very unusual for me.
Wow, crazy old thread. Cool! I'm bringing extra sunscreen, hand sanitizer, TP and snacks to share. I love meeting new people. I expect my neighbors to be instant friends. I will be disappointed if they suck.
Post by firsttime11 on Mar 31, 2011 11:03:13 GMT -5
But yeah I plan on having free coffee for anyone in the "neighborhood" and bringing lots of other extra things, just incase. Plus I truly believe in the roo karma thing..il be introducing myself to anyone I come within 5ft of.
Post by mizvalentine on Mar 31, 2011 11:05:18 GMT -5
I will admit to being really shy around new people in real life, I'm hoping I can overcome that at Roo. I usually count on my gregarious better half to meet new people, but he can't come with me. Gonna bring some extra beers and cocktails to share and hope my neighbors are outgoing and I can get in the swing of things! I'm a bit nervous but looking forward to the challenge/adventure.
I mostly want to meet 'friends' in the grocery business and will definitely make friends with the neighbors. But man, flying in from another country, makes me really worried about getting enough groceries for the weekend.
I think you'll be fine as long as you fill up on protein to keep you full and energized throughout the day. I'm sure your neighbors will be willing to share if they've got extra food too- we brought wayyyy too much last year. It was also so hot last year that I could probably only eat once a day, which is very unusual for me.
definetly don't think he is talking about food here...
we made friends by offering assistance in putting up their tarps. they declined most offers but we ended up becoming good friends and saw some shows together. it's just the vibe more than the "what can you do for me" sort of thing.
Post by Enlightened1 on Mar 31, 2011 11:51:09 GMT -5
This is not always an easy thing to deal with. But if one of my kids was being bullied, I'd schedule a meeting with the principal and ask him what the school is doing to prevent bullying, you don't have to say your kid is being bullied. You could say you have heard their is bulling going on in certian classes, certain times or certian places. Then reassure him your concern by letting him know the school can be held liable. If an assult takes place do not hesitate to call the cops and prosecute the parents both criminally and civically. Usually when mommy and daddy are being sued they suddenly relize it's not just kids being kids.
I will admit to being really shy around new people in real life, I'm hoping I can overcome that at Roo. Gonna bring some extra beers and cocktails to share and hope my neighbors are outgoing and I can get in the swing of things! I'm a bit nervous but looking forward to the challenge/adventure.
This is so the case with me also. Beer was the main extra I plan to bring because come on everyone is friends after a few shared beers.
I mostly want to meet 'friends' in the grocery business and will definitely make friends with the neighbors. But man, flying in from another country, makes me really worried about getting enough groceries for the weekend.
I think you'll be fine as long as you fill up on protein to keep you full and energized throughout the day. I'm sure your neighbors will be willing to share if they've got extra food too- we brought wayyyy too much last year. It was also so hot last year that I could probably only eat once a day, which is very unusual for me.
definetly don't think he is talking about food here...
HAHAHAHAHAHA seriously, my brain is moving sooooo slow today. Work does that to me
We let neighbors borrow our spray bottles things, the kind with fans and ice cold water inside to cool off in the morning while waiting for shows to start. We also squirted passer by-ers too. Easy, cheap things like this are much appreciated!
I think you'll be fine as long as you fill up on protein to keep you full and energized throughout the day. I'm sure your neighbors will be willing to share if they've got extra food too- we brought wayyyy too much last year. It was also so hot last year that I could probably only eat once a day, which is very unusual for me.
definetly don't think he is talking about food here...
This is my first post!!!! (I've been lurking for a few weeks now)
Glad to see this thread as I was curious about some of the same things. Hubby and I are going for the first time and we have a full-size F150 with a tonneau cover that locks so we are planning on loading up with all kinds of things since we have more than enough room. I was thinking about the whole sharing with neighbors thing and was anticipating packing some extra for that.
I will say that our daughter sells girl scout cookies and I have a TON of cookies put away to bring! Hopefully sharing some thin mints and samoas will give us the "in" with our neighbors!
I will say that our daughter sells girl scout cookies and I have a TON of cookies put away to bring! Hopefully sharing some thin mints and samoas will give us the "in" with our neighbors!
I predict your area of campground will be crowded...
I will admit to being really shy around new people in real life, I'm hoping I can overcome that at Roo. Gonna bring some extra beers and cocktails to share and hope my neighbors are outgoing and I can get in the swing of things! I'm a bit nervous but looking forward to the challenge/adventure.
This is so the case with me also. Beer was the main extra I plan to bring because come on everyone is friends after a few shared beers.
Bonnaroo is barely considered real life.. haha I mean I could be shy sometimes as well, but I feel as though at the Roo it won't be a problem at all. What's the point of being shy around people that in all likelihood you'll never see again after the four days. Plus, there's the comfort that you know everyone there has at least one thing in common with you: love of music. Simplest, easiest ice-breaker, "Who are you most excited to see today?!" ;D
I am hoping to meet some people to share the experience with. Was hoping to come with a couple friends but apparently will now be going solo. This may sound crazy, but based on some of the other posts on what is good to have, I plan to bring my two man tent, a ten gallon bucket, and kitty litter along with my regular tent. Wondering if it would be weird to share a "local relief spot" for the neighbors or could that get too gross?
i read this whole tread an i still cant get past this post... lmfao
ladies tp in the ladies line is always a plus, i met some kick ass awesome random company there already. if your camped next to me be prepared for the crown and some baked good
This is my first post!!!! (I've been lurking for a few weeks now)
Glad to see this thread as I was curious about some of the same things. Hubby and I are going for the first time and we have a full-size F150 with a tonneau cover that locks so we are planning on loading up with all kinds of things since we have more than enough room. I was thinking about the whole sharing with neighbors thing and was anticipating packing some extra for that.
I will say that our daughter sells girl scout cookies and I have a TON of cookies put away to bring! Hopefully sharing some thin mints and samoas will give us the "in" with our neighbors!
Choose your cookies wisely. Chocolate + Heat = Mess
Besides the memories (or the inexplicable six-hour blackouts), the friends you make are the most enduring part of 'Roo. Every year my wife and I have added to our collection of Roooomates…good neighbors that we've met and enjoyed the festival with and exchanged contact info with so we can keep on keeping on.
The sharing goes on long after the festival, too. Two of our favoritest Rooooomates live in DC, and we overnight with them whenever we're trekking from our place in East Tennessee up to New England. In return, they come down to stay with us for a day or two before Roo at my parents' vacation cabin outside Sparta…a mere 45 minutes from the festival's back way in.
This year, in fact, we're going to have 11 past camp neighbors staying with us at that cabin. Going to be a fun little pre-Roo party.
So the moral is, as always, make friends…because you're making friends for more than just a weekend.
Making friends with your neighbors is one of the best things about Roo. There's no need to try and force it (or going out of your way to "buy" friends with excessive sharing), just do what you'd likely normally do anyway. Just be friendly, introduce yourself around and see how "friendly" your neighbor want to be. Some are always visiting and some just wave hello as they come and go. Either way, they know you, hopefully like you and will recognize strangers in camp.
I always cook lots of food for dinner and share with everyone. I figure while I'm cooking anyway it's no harder to cook extra. Every year a few friends (and several repeat wooks) stop by my camp to say "Hi"
It's fun, friendly and kind of a Karma/"reap what you sow" thing where just being nice comes back to help you out.
I honestly didn't have the easiest time making friends. I'm very quiet and I wasn't out in the camping area to make friends as easily (was in the Fuse Barn the whole time). And the friends I did know from here, I didn't even see much (and those that recognized me from here, I guess, asked me if I was Ellie and said their his and whatnot and went back to goin wherever they were. Also had bad reception so had a hard time meetin up with 1 other Facebook friend). I hope this year, if I make it, changes. I may likely volunteer and that in itself could be a good way to meet people, and then I'll be camping for sure. I'm definitely 1 to give any help/extra supplies/loan tools/etc, and hopefully I'll have friends and/or new friends that I'll be sharing the ride to/from with. we shall see...
I'm probably a rarity and don't intend on it happening again this year, if I go. At the verrry least, I'll force myself to go to the Brunch if I'm not volunteering at that point. It was nice not being forced to go to a show I didn't care for with a friend, but sucked more being alone and sober 90% of the time.
I found the best way to meet people was to squirt them with my fan water bottle when they look extremely hot! Always brings the best out of people when they get a little cool water on a hot day. :-)
I think Roo may be the best therapy for shyness. Everyone I meet is very friendly and sharing. Newbs (even shy ones) should not worry about having fun with your neighbors. Visiting people (and drinking beer) is a great way to spend the hot mornings.
I've always found some good music with some beers and party favors always makes quick friends with the neighbors. My group is kind of loud (during the party hours, we're try to keep our shenanigans away from camp late-night), so we never have a problem making friends.
My first 5 minutes of my first Roo, a person came over to our camp to ask for jumper cables. From word-of-mouth I knew not to question it and hand over the cables we had. About an hour later he came back with beers and our cables and we hung out and made our first Roo friend.