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she "couldn't find me" in the crowds, so she just went back to the tent.
Is it even possible to find someone in the crowd at Bonnaroo? And how exhausting and time-consuming would that be to even try?
What's hilarious to me is watching the people who are pushing through the crowd in a single file line who are obviosuly in a group and that guy at the very end who is practically trampling and falling over people who are sitting or lying down while he tries to keep up with his friends, with a look of sheer terror on his face, horrified at the thought of being separated from them.
she "couldn't find me" in the crowds, so she just went back to the tent.
Is it even possible to find someone in the crowd at Bonnaroo? And how exhausting and time-consuming would that be to even try?
What's hilarious to me is watching the people who are pushing through the crowd in a single file line who are obviosuly in a group and that guy at the very end who is practically trampling and falling over people who are sitting or lying down while he tries to keep up with his friends, with a look of sheer terror on his face, horrified at the thought of being separated from them.
It used to drive me crazy when my friends would be like, "COME ON LETS GO TO THE FRONT" and would wind through the crowd stepping all over people and their things. It makes me mad when other people do it so I hated it when I had to. I was usually the person in the back apologizing to people as we walked through!
Most of the time though I would be like, "Fine, you guys go I'm fine here," but I had to follow a few times.
she "couldn't find me" in the crowds, so she just went back to the tent.
Is it even possible to find someone in the crowd at Bonnaroo? And how exhausting and time-consuming would that be to even try?
What's hilarious to me is watching the people who are pushing through the crowd in a single file line who are obviosuly in a group and that guy at the very end who is practically trampling and falling over people who are sitting or lying down while he tries to keep up with his friends, with a look of sheer terror on his face, horrified at the thought of being separated from them.
I got irritated last year at the people who would push in with 2 pretty girls in front followed by 14 frat boys stepping on my feet and asking me for corn.
she "couldn't find me" in the crowds, so she just went back to the tent.
Is it even possible to find someone in the crowd at Bonnaroo? And how exhausting and time-consuming would that be to even try?
Exactly! This is a peak into her personality. Instead of enjoying the mind-blowing set from Sigur Ros, she was searching for me and when she couldn't find me, she couldn't enjoy the show alone. And I'm not sure if I could have enjoyed that show without being alone. I was so wrapped up in the music, I was oblivious to all of my surroundings.
I'd like to backpack in one year alone. that would be coool.
That would just be sweet..taking the essentials only to survive, probably still a bong ...
But I went with a big, experienced group in 07, and last year went with 7 folks and I was the only return Rooer and I think this year I'm either going by myself or with just one real good buddy who I pre-screen for scheduling conflicts and do my own thing the whole weekend....I just don't like people following me going yeah that sounds good, you like it....go check out something new
Somtimes its good to just get away, and catch whatever you wanna see
Is it even possible to find someone in the crowd at Bonnaroo? And how exhausting and time-consuming would that be to even try?
Exactly! This is a peak into her personality. Instead of enjoying the mind-blowing set from Sigur Ros, she was searching for me and when she couldn't find me, she couldn't enjoy the show alone. And I'm not sure if I could have enjoyed that show without being alone. I was so wrapped up in the music, I was oblivious to all of my surroundings.
Your friend sounds like she is a very codependent person. Codependent people cannot be alone nor can they do anything by themselves. It's quite common actually.
Is it even possible to find someone in the crowd at Bonnaroo? And how exhausting and time-consuming would that be to even try?
What's hilarious to me is watching the people who are pushing through the crowd in a single file line who are obviosuly in a group and that guy at the very end who is practically trampling and falling over people who are sitting or lying down while he tries to keep up with his friends, with a look of sheer terror on his face, horrified at the thought of being separated from them.
It used to drive me crazy when my friends would be like, "COME ON LETS GO TO THE FRONT" and would wind through the crowd stepping all over people and their things. It makes me mad when other people do it so I hated it when I had to. I was usually the person in the back apologizing to people as we walked through!
Most of the time though I would be like, "Fine, you guys go I'm fine here," but I had to follow a few times.
I'm always tempted to just stand there and not let people through when I know that it's already too crowded to push to the front. But then the "Roo Mood" takes over and I'm like "whatever, it's all good." I mean I can't get pissed at people at Roo.
Post by candyflippedaround on Jan 8, 2009 19:41:38 GMT -5
i drove down with me and three others. in total we were about 10 of us if not more though. 4 in one car, two in another, three in another and then a couple people i knew from another group. i really wouldnt have it any other way, honestly. it just wouldnt be the same if i was there alone even if i made friends with everyone i came across.
I spent all of the '06 'roo alone. After the 36 hour or so drive from Salt Lake City to Tennessee, I think my travel buddy and I had enough of each other and wanted to go our own ways. I think I actually prefer experiencing the festival solo, yo.
Post by henotbusybeingborn on Jan 9, 2009 12:52:25 GMT -5
I've gone with increasingly larger groups each of my three years. Me and 2 others in 06, me and 4 others in 07 and 08. I'd have to agree though, being alone at Roo does rule. Maybe I just haven't found the perfect group of people, but it is definitely hard to gel with a group all the time. Different personalities, different agendas. I'm always up by 9, and wanna get down to Centeroo just to explore, but the group usually wants to hang back at the campsite. I love wandering around by myself without having to worry about ruining someone else's good time.
Besides, if I hadn't ventured off on my own, I never would've...
-discovered Demetri Martin in 06 -gotten killer spots for Ben Folds, Bright Eyes, and Death Cab that same year. -been able to hop around between MMJ, Umphreys/Bisco, Common/Blackalicious -met some really great people during Radiohead's epic set
It's great to have someone to ride down with, for sure, but once you're there, it's good to venture off on your own.
I must say that one of my favorite Bonnaroo shows ever was Bright Eyes > Death Cab in 2006 when I was alone. Also, I never would have gotten as close as I did for the FLips if it hadn't been me and one other person.
well i have attempted to go alone almost every year i have gone....05 with husband...really good time! 06 with husband...ehh.. 07 best friend i hadn't seen in years and her boyfriend...gwesome time but got tired of trying to make sure they were having fun as I was the "host" 08 3 other good friends hadda blast but wanted to go alone nd just had folks taggin along but met the most awesome folks that i camped beside 09 datin a guy that is hell bent on going and I just wanna go alone...i love my alone time
maybe i will have the balls to tell him before june...
'06 - our first year - me, Boz and two others (1 was a 'roo vet) - We had a GREAT time
'07 - our second year - me, Boz, the same two friends and 2 other newbies and another guyfriend (but we never saw him because he basically just went with us for the ride there and back)- it ended up being me and Boz most of the time as the whole group split - which was good
'08 - just me and Boz - prolly the best time I have had with just the two of us.
Our first year was great because the 4 of us meshed really well at Bonnaroo. The second year was hell adding 2 more girls to the mix - one of our friend's the 'roo vet was all concerned about babysitting them on a constant basis and keeping the group together for the most part
Last year was great because it was just Boz and me and we could do what we wanted to - watch out for each other - see what we wanted without anyone else harassing us to go to something different.
Oh - and this year:
It will be a BUNCH (possibly 9 or more) of people but all are 'roo vets - they know what to expect - what is is like and I really don't think there will be any issues at all.
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'06 - our first year - me, Boz and two others (1 was a 'roo vet) - We had a GREAT time
'07 - our second year - me, Boz, the same two friends and 2 other newbies and another guyfriend (but we never saw him because he basically just went with us for the ride there and back)- it ended up being me and Boz most of the time as the whole group split - which was good
'08 - just me and Boz - prolly the best time I have had with just the two of us.
Our first year was great because the 4 of us meshed really well at Bonnaroo. The second year was hell adding 2 more girls to the mix - one of our friend's the 'roo vet was all concerned about babysitting them on a constant basis and keeping the group together for the most part
Last year was great because it was just Boz and me and we could do what we wanted to - watch out for each other - see what we wanted without anyone else harassing us to go to something different.
Oh - and this year:
It will be a BUNCH (possibly 9 or more) of people but all are 'roo vets - they know what to expect - what is is like and I really don't think there will be any issues at all.
afternoon meg, so it looks like myself and maybe my gf will be hitting the roo again ... it will be good to say hi to you .. just sayin ... cr****
Post by flymordecai on Jan 10, 2009 5:22:11 GMT -5
I'm an '08 noob. Off the of of my head I would guess the group I was camping with consisted of about 14 people. Not to be pretentious, but I was the most music savvy person of my group. So naturally I knew exactly which sets I was going to attend, whereas most of my group was always collaborating with each other and making comprises to stay in a group. It couldn't have worked out better for me. Again, just quickly thinking back to last year, I enjoyed the hell out of Jose Gonzalez, Iron & Wine, and Sigur Ros by my lonesome. And that's not all the shows I saw by myself, only the most memorable ones. That's why I love bonnaroo, the festival is full of friends you haven't met yet.
Post by dwright5555 on Jan 10, 2009 12:22:21 GMT -5
This past year was my first Roo... I volunteered with my stepbro, but we basically went our seperate ways within a few hours of getting there. Personally, I found being alone at Roo to be a mixed bag. It's great to be able to do what you want to do, but it can get a bit lonely after a few days. I'm definately bringing the girlfriend/buddies along this year.
This past year was my first Roo... I volunteered with my stepbro, but we basically went our seperate ways within a few hours of getting there. Personally, I found being alone at Roo to be a mixed bag. It's great to be able to do what you want to do, but it can get a bit lonely after a few days. I'm definately bringing the girlfriend/buddies along this year.
Yeah my experience was the same, its nice to just have someone you can talk to and hang out with in between sets or in the morning because those are the worst times when your there by yourself. Thats why im trying to get some people to go with me this year but so far I havnt been able to talk anybody into it so I will probably be doing it alone this year as well. This year I may end up camping in Camp Inforoo, I think this would go a long way in improving Roo if your going by yourself.
One time during the Police one of my friends said he was going to go get beers, and he would be right back. He said he got to the beer tent, got 2 beers, turned around and saw the 100K people and was like 'oh poop.' About 20 minutes later, another friend and I decided we had better go look for him...and there we found him, standing near the beer tent, looking terrified for his life haha. Luckily the 2 of us that found him knew our way back to our friends. I felt like a damn navy seal out there.
So yeah, I think being alone is cool, but only if you want to be alone... Not surprised into being alone.
I've been doing shows and festivals mostly solo since my college days (early 80's) including three Roos and two Coachellas. For me, it's the only way to go - I love being as spontaneous as I want to be. Wait five hours for a band and leave after one song if I want to. Skip tent-to-tent. Nap when I want to. Push to the front or hang out at the back. Eat when and what I want. No responsibilities at all.
As a husband, father and manager, I'm always tied into others. Don't get me wrong, I love my family and my job's great, but for one weekend a year I love being my own person.
Plus, I have 64,999 family members right there on the farm.
Agree wholeheartedly. I went last year solo and had a blast. Have been going to festivals now for over 20 years and usually in the past have gone with a group or at least one other but now at 41 a husband, dad, boss its nice to just chill and not have to worry about anyone else. I love the freedom of doing what YOU want when YOU want to do it. No conferring with the friend "hey do you want to go see 'so and so'?If you want to see them GO PERIOD ! ... or none of the are you hungry or thirsty? If your hungry EAT thirsty DRINK no bs and drama from others as well. Plus indeed you are more inclined to meet and talk with new friends because you are not with a core group already...love it would have it no other way
I don't care what you say about me, just spell my name right---P.T. Barnum "As I was walking up the stairs I met a man who wasn't there He wasn't there again today I wish to God he'd go away."
I went with a friend last year, it was just the two of us. She was a bit of a downer at times, so when I'd had enough, I went my own way. She refused to go to any shows alone, so when we had conflicts, I would leave and do my thing.
I hadn't planned on spending time alone until we got to Roo, and I realized how many shows I wanted to see that she didn't care for. Seriously, leaving her behind was the best thing I did. And unfortunately for her, she missed Sigur Ros because she "couldn't find me" in the crowds, so she just went back to the tent.
I almost got into an argument at Sigur ros which was ridiculous.
I think arguing at a Sigur Ros show is against the law.
Back to the tent??!!! I mean that seems ridiculous why would you leave the show and go back to your tent? Just hang, enjoy the show and then if there is noone else you want to see after they end (which is hard to imagine there always someone else to see at 'roo ) slide on back to the tent. weird I realise some people just can't hang solo (uptight, self conscious or whatever) but wow to miss out on a set you want to see...hell you don't need to be with your buddies necessarily if the musics jamming. Its nice sometimes for sure to share it with ones you love but kicking it solo sometimes really lets you get loose.
I don't care what you say about me, just spell my name right---P.T. Barnum "As I was walking up the stairs I met a man who wasn't there He wasn't there again today I wish to God he'd go away."
In 06 I went with 2 others. all three of us were newbs but we had a blast, we went our seperate ways a few times but we all pretty much wanted to see the same bands so it worked out ok.
07, I went with 5 others and didn't see too much of them the whole weekend except in the morning and had an awesome time.
08, went with 8 other people who basically just wanted to chill at camp and eat a bunch of corn. So I left them in the morning every day. Whats the point of going if you're going to sit around camp?
This year I'm either going alone, or I have one friend that really wants to go that I'll go with. I already told her that if she goes and if we want to see different things then we split up and she is cool with that. She said she was actually going to bring that up herself, so I think this will be a good year.
The only thing I'm worried about is doing the drive alone. I don't mind being alone while I'm there but the drive would really suck.
I don't care what you say about me, just spell my name right---P.T. Barnum "As I was walking up the stairs I met a man who wasn't there He wasn't there again today I wish to God he'd go away."
^^Somewheres in tent only - not sure of the exact location, but if you can't find us, just shout "corncat" until you start hearing "om nom nom". Head in that direction, then just keep your eyes open for a flag with a rooster on it.
And yes, I am being serious.
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It's nice having folks there to fall back on and meet up with at times, but I always end up on my own. You definitely meet more people that way, and it just feels more free. Love it.