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Post by flyphisherman on Jan 28, 2008 16:17:03 GMT -5
I wanted to post this to try in speed up the Centeroo line. If you like to carry a bag, camelbak, purse, baby stroller or other items in bags you need to read this. When you go into Centeroo the staff will ask you to open your bag so they can check it. If you have it open when you get to them they will say "thanks man, go ahead", and if you dont they will search it like hell. So do the Staff and your other Roo friends a favor this year and have your bag open so they can get people into the fun quicker. Thank you for reading this and if you have any better ideas post them up.
their were some horrific lines last year. i missed the opening 3 songs to STS9's set because of the wait. i think it was before the police last year when their was a huge backup so they just let everyone in without searching, it was awesome.
their were some horrific lines last year. i missed the opening 3 songs to STS9's set because of the wait. i think it was before the police last year when their was a huge backup so they just let everyone in without searching, it was awesome.
That happened on Friday as well, a few people collapsed in the mob waiting to get into centeroo, it was ridiculously hot and everyone was packed in together. We stood there for probably 35 minutes and finally one of the supervisors at the gate started telling all the staff to start letting us all in because it was too damn hot to have us all standing out there like that. They pretty much just opened the gates.
Post by mulcherry0420 on Jan 29, 2008 19:10:09 GMT -5
eljefe said:
cbass said:
their were some horrific lines last year. i missed the opening 3 songs to STS9's set because of the wait. i think it was before the police last year when their was a huge backup so they just let everyone in without searching, it was awesome.
That happened on Friday as well, a few people collapsed in the mob waiting to get into centeroo, it was ridiculously hot and everyone was packed in together. We stood there for probably 35 minutes and finally one of the supervisors at the gate started telling all the staff to start letting us all in because it was too damn hot to have us all standing out there like that. They pretty much just opened the gates.
yea man! we were going in for tortise, and it seemed like we were standing there for like an eternity. they should atleast have misters in the arc that sprays a good amount of water.
Post by flyphisherman on Jan 29, 2008 19:37:08 GMT -5
Nice idea on the mist arch, that is really a good idea. Even just large pvc poles with mist so the whole line gets hit before the music. Also sassbox Karma is coming your way for the bag topped with "go ahead" iteams on top hahahaha. I'm a dude tough so a sock stash and my bag wide open gets me in just fine. Oh yea, if you see someone that looks pale please give them some water. When at sound tribe a staff dude gave me 2 bottled waters and a girl next to me said "dude can I have a sip of that" and I said "No, you can have the whole bottle" after the show we got some food and talked about Ashville's new bands.
I had my camelbak opened and had the back open so they could see nothing was in. Most of the time they let me right in but Thurs. night this guy went over every stich on my bag looking for something it took me 40 mins. to get into centeroo. Security sucked getting into centeroo last year.
Post by Titanium Exposé on Jan 30, 2008 1:13:12 GMT -5
bag open and ready to rock. but beware of that masked kid from last year, man that little nazi was in training! anyone remember that guy, i believe midday sunday?
"Love need not be a command nor faith a dictum. I am my own god. We are here to unlearn the teachings of the church, state, and our educational system. We are here to drink beer. We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us." — Charles Bukowski
also, as soon as they go to look in, i automaticly start telling them whats in it. "i got sunblock, an ex-t-shirt, a sheet to sit on, camera, snacks," etc. they just peer in and say go on. i think they dig honesty. (well, kinda honest! )
i only had one guy ever ask what was in my bag. he said "do you have any glass?" and i said "i don't smoke." he looked at me funny and said to go on. i think that threw him off!
I never carry a bag. If it doesn't fit in my pockets I don't need it. Smokes, cell phone and a tube of sunscreen and I'm good. I do remember those lines though, last year. Horrible lines. I missed half of Aesop's set because of those.
The lines were the worst I've seen. One time I waited over 30 minutes. I'm glad I was camped close because about half the time I'd walk to Centeroo (about 2 minutes) and turn around and go back to camp. I learned quickly to only go in between shows so the line was shorter.
As far as my bag, I usually have a small one or fanny pack. Like Jizzo, I have it open and quickly list what in it. They never search.
Post by crazykittensmile on Jan 30, 2008 9:55:48 GMT -5
i open my camelbak and put it on the front of my body (think, prego belly), makes it easier to look through, plus i don't have to worry about stuff falling out!
Post by ramblinman on Jan 30, 2008 11:11:15 GMT -5
I too take the route of telling them what's in as they peer. I've never had any trouble but I'm a good and law-abiding citizen(riiiight). I wish there were some "go ahead" items for dudes to carry around. It's like a free pass.
i open my camelbak and put it on the front of my body (think, prego belly), makes it easier to look through, plus i don't have to worry about stuff falling out!
ditto but for me I will go with beer belly instead.
their were some horrific lines last year. i missed the opening 3 songs to STS9's set because of the wait. i think it was before the police last year when their was a huge backup so they just let everyone in without searching, it was awesome.
That same thing happened at allgood with keller, bob weird and sound tribe... I remember as soon as Keller started playing Last dance with mary jane.... everyone in line to get into the concert grounds just pushed forward.. I remember one of the guards saying while drinking a beer I might add.. Fuck it let them all go through
I too take the route of telling them what's in as they peer. I've never had any trouble but I'm a good and law-abiding citizen(riiiight). I wish there were some "go ahead" items for dudes to carry around. It's like a free pass.
Post by tellertrash on Jan 31, 2008 21:24:05 GMT -5
oh i just remebered how i have thee sweetest new bag from gypsyrose with a secret little pocket. so hidden i just found it latley and i have had the bag for two months. i will def. have no problem showing them my bag
One thing I've noticed year after year is that the searches get way less intense as the weekend goes on. Thurs and Fri they tend to do a lot of thorough searches - I've had some stuff confiscated. As the weekend goes on they search less and less until by Sunday they just wave everyone through.
My theory is that by halfway through the weekend security folks have confiscated more than enough goodies to keep their own heads fed, so they don't bother searching anymore.
Post by plasticpepper on Feb 3, 2008 0:47:24 GMT -5
haha it varied so much from time to time...sometimes they would hardly glance in there and wave me through and sometimes they'd really look around. One time early in the weekend I made the mistake of having a tin of altoids with me and so the guy had me open it so he could see and he smelled 'em too...after that I didn't bother bringing them since I didn't care and I figured I'd make life easier for the security peoples.
No worries, I just opened my bag....I usually had my blanket on top of everything else (because it's the first thing to come out) and they didn't bother looking past that. One guy was a real jerk though, and made me take it out so he could dig through my bag! Haha...I'm more creative than that!
I too take the route of telling them what's in as they peer. I've never had any trouble but I'm a good and law-abiding citizen(riiiight). I wish there were some "go ahead" items for dudes to carry around. It's like a free pass.
I'd try a big tube of Preparation-H and a 'Roid-pillow. That should throw them off...
with someone from shakedown through the GA entrance.
