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I will always have my husband with me and we plan to slip up if we want to see different shows but in most cases we would want to see the same shows anyways.
I would have liked to have a bigger group with us but none of our friends would spend the money. It's cool with just us though, and at least next time we will know more people from inforoo this time.
Tribal is the way to go because you can almost always find someone to go to a show with you, but if you slip off by yourself you don't feel like you're ditching anyone.
However, one of the best experiences I had this past 'Roo was going to Tiesto by myself! My group was at MMJ, but I left early, got a kickass spot near the front of the tent, and danced my ass of for about four hours!! They all went back to camp after MMJ cause it was raining, but I had an AMAZING time.
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Post by rockxprophet on Jan 12, 2009 5:50:18 GMT -5
Went with one friend in 07, my friend had one roo under his belt. went with two friends in 08, both of them were rookies. 08 wasn't as fun, coordinating three musical tastes is impossible. both years no one had a cell phone that had power so we pretty much had to stick together or not see whoever got lost until 4am or so.
i kind of want to go alone this time and just run into people i know, how ever it happens. my friends last year didnt want to check out camp inforoo, they mistrust message boards for whatever reason. im also hoping to run into some locals we camped next to last time.
anyone from manchester know a bisco cat named tristan? he was there with a buddy with a french surname, and they were looking for critterpop. we were actually supposed to ask people about critterpop...
Post by rooconteur on Jan 12, 2009 12:46:46 GMT -5
Wow. This thread makes me feel a lot better. My buddy I went with last year wil have just moved/or be about to move from Mass to Cali around the time of Roo, and might not have the time/$$ to make it (although, like last year I'm more than willing to lend him the 250 for the ticket.) But even if he can't make it, if Phishx2, Bruce, and the Dead are there, I should be able to wrangle up someone else if I have to. But its good to know there are others who go solo and actually prefer it.
No more anxiety about whether I'l have someone to go with. Thanks, guys
02 drove alone, met up with a friend, great weekend.
03 went with my future wife, great weekend (but no more than a double take at bare chests or I was in trouble)
06 went with a friend and his girlfriend but spent most of the time by myself and thought heyyyyyy.... this is really fun.
08 Solo. The drive (6 hours each way) was tough and I had one lonely moment that a call to my wife cleared right up. EXCELLENT WEEKEND. Sunday when I found myself asleep under a tree is when it really hit me. If I had been with anyone I'd have gone all the way back to camp to nap. As it was I could do anything I wanted! Including saying excuse me miss, may I take your picture?
09 Solo.
edit* I went to Phish's Big Cypress gig totally tribal. 14 people in two RVs and three cars..... I have to say..... that was a ton of fun, too. Mostly for the reasons entioned, I could go do whatever I wanted and never feel like I was leaving anyone behind.
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Post by Jello Biafra on Jan 12, 2009 16:23:26 GMT -5
i got home one year and sat down with the then gf and started looking at my freshly developed disposable camera pics. i didn't reallize how many pics i took of no shirt girls until she was hitting me in the head and calling me an asshole.
i always do a quick run through of pics before i show them to anyone else. you never know what will come out.
Post by peacelovevw on Jan 12, 2009 17:38:00 GMT -5
I think I might be going by myself this year, for a first time, so I'm more interested in Camp Inforoo...besides the rooster flag...how can I actually arrange to camp there? Help por favor
Wow. This thread makes me feel a lot better. My buddy I went with last year wil have just moved/or be about to move from Mass to Cali around the time of Roo, and might not have the time/$$ to make it (although, like last year I'm more than willing to lend him the 250 for the ticket.) But even if he can't make it, if Phishx2, Bruce, and the Dead are there, I should be able to wrangle up someone else if I have to. But its good to know there are others who go solo and actually prefer it.
No more anxiety about whether I'l have someone to go with. Thanks, guys
certainly not my friend have no qualms about going it alone. I'll most likely be soloing it again this year and meeting all sorts of kind folk
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 think I might be going by myself this year, for a first time, so I'm more interested in Camp Inforoo...besides the rooster flag...how can I actually arrange to camp there? Help por favor
when the time gets closer, we usually gather cell phone #s and try to coordinate the location somehow... with a phone tree, or just having someone to contact. we'll figure it out as it gets closer
Post by xuporlushup on Jan 14, 2009 1:13:30 GMT -5
Last year I went with a friend and his girlfriend but we ended up meeting up with 4 others. It was a great experience for myself. My friend was somewhat annoyed because his grlfriend wanted to wait for her best friend to do everything with her so it was kinda lame. I ended up going off by myself 90% of the time.
I wouldn't have changed it for anything. This year I will be going with a group of 4 or more(most of whom are 'ROO virgins) so I'm hoping for a repeat.
Post by handgunhipster on Jan 14, 2009 9:00:14 GMT -5
I think, in all honesty, it betters the 'roo experience to wander off by yourself. I left my group behind for Tiesto/MSTRKRFT because NO ONE would wake up. I wasn't going to lay in the wet tent AWAKE and ignore the fact that good music was going on around me. haha. So I went. :]
I agree, and good for you for not letting your friends stop you from what you wanted to do. I mean, seriously, who sleeps through late night? Uber lame.
Having friends at Roo can be good in that you have someone to hang out with between sets or at camp, and you can reminisce about your memories afterwards - but friends can also tie you down and prevent you from what you really want to do.
To really get the full experience, I think you kind of have to just go off and do your own thing when you feel like it - otherwise you may regret it. On Saturday, my friend and his crew all wanted to see Cat Power. I told him that even though I really liked Cat Power, there was no way I was missing Gogol Bordello - so I went off by myself and had a great time.
Post by KathrynMary on Jan 15, 2009 16:41:44 GMT -5
I had very bad social anxiety to the point that I always needed at least one person I knew with me in a crowd of people (hell I used to not be able to order food alone because I felt like the people making it were judging me) which resulted in me missing alot of phenominal acts I really wanted to see...like Mastodon last year (all the people I went with had a strong distaste towards metal). But now that I work for my school's radio station I'm always sent on interviews and shows by myself, so it's really helped me cope with that issue.
Now I'm excited to go off on my own this year! I feel like I'm going to get more of the true Roo experience by being able to lay out on my blanket, close my eyes, and truely enjoy the music ;D
Post by rpgreligion on Jan 15, 2009 16:55:48 GMT -5
07 I camped with one other 08 I camped with three others
I've never flown solo to Roo, but I went by myself to a festival this summer and had an absolute blast. I was kind of nervous about it because my only tent is huge, and I'm normally kind of shy around new people (in a normal atmosphere anyway).
Of course, neither the tent or my shyness ended up being an issue. Festivals socially open me up leaps and bounds (that's the beauty of being around tons of like-minded people), I'll chat it up with anyone, and within a couple of minutes of struggling with my tent a couple walked over and helped me. That same couple have become pretty good friends, and may even end up being my new roommates here pretty soon.
But as far as Roo goes, I'm definitely known for my wandering off and solo exploration. We always meet up again eventually, and knowing that we're all responsible with whatever we're indulging in, its a worry free experience.
I had very bad social anxiety to the point that I always needed at least one person I knew with me in a crowd of people (hell I used to not be able to order food alone because I felt like the people making it were judging me) which resulted in me missing alot of phenominal acts I really wanted to see...like Mastodon last year (all the people I went with had a strong distaste towards metal). But now that I work for my school's radio station I'm always sent on interviews and shows by myself, so it's really helped me cope with that issue.
Now I'm excited to go off on my own this year! I feel like I'm going to get more of the true Roo experience by being able to lay out on my blanket, close my eyes, and truely enjoy the music ;D
good for you sista glad your overcoming your anxieties you'll be very thankful in the future. Its one of the hardest things to be able to open up to others and let them in --even just a little. Starts with a smile and a simple hi.
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."
Post by mikesworld420 on Jan 26, 2009 1:59:28 GMT -5
going alone rules, it is the only way I have ever done it, and I almost want to keep it that way, because most people I know would probably be a buzzkill, and I dont want someone ruining my good time, because I invest too much to take that chance, but if I thought someone was serious about going, and if I felt like that they could handle themselves then I would , but when I go to Bonnaroo, I go for my moneys worth, and I could never let someone dictate my weekend with their bitchiness, I think alot of my friends are jealous, and alot say they dont agree with alot of my tastes in music but whatever, fuck em, because I plan to the solo thing again, I pack my car to the hilt with a lot of stuff every year, so there really isnt room for them anyways. I have more in common with people on here as far as music tastes go, than I do with most of my buddies in what I call my everyday life.
Post by bluecadet3 on Jan 26, 2009 21:55:48 GMT -5
I went with 7 people in 07 and 3 people in 08. Really the only difference was the mornings when we were all hanging out at camp. Other than that I was always off by myself catching the tunage that suited me while everybody else was off watching different shows. Occasionally I would run into somebody I came with but that was about it. The only real reason I would enjoy someone to go with would be the drive but I did all the driving this year so I don't really need anyone else.
I had to go alone in 2005 (or was it 2006...). Anyway, my friend backed out on me, and I already had my ticket, had taken time off work, etc., so I decided to brave it myself. I had a wonderful time! The girl who parked next to me was by herself, and we camped next to two really cool guys. I was able to go off and do my own, see the bands I wanted to see, and leave in the middle of a show if I wanted without someone complaining that they wanted to stay. I had no obligations other than to myself, and I had the time of my life! I went with about 15 other people last year (didn't know most of them), and the communal aspect is nice, but going solo can certainly be awesome!
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Post by krayziemarley on Jan 29, 2009 21:16:29 GMT -5
06 - went with 4 people, great time maybe the best yet. Possibly due to being a Rookie or just the killer lineup: Radiohead, Damian Marley, Cypress Hill, and on and on and on.
07 & 08 - went with 3 people and we all had a good time. We broke up and did our own things at times but always met back together before night time. Don't forget your cell phone and the charger if your with a group.
09 - It looks like I may be going solo and I'm really looking forward to it. I will be there with or with out a crew, but I think being by myself may bring the whole experience back to 06 for me.
I know a lot of people on this board have expressed concern that they may have to attend Roo "alone". As in none of their friends can go, and some people have actually (*gasp* perish the thought) considered NOT GOING because of this. But I can tell you from my experience that being at Roo solo is AWESOME. I guess it all depends on the type of person you are and I am somewhat "older" than the average Rooian (38) and not at all codependent.
My buddy and I last year kept getting separated everytime we would go to shows, and instead of wasting time searching for each other we just stayed separated for the rest of the day. And despite it all I HAD A BLAST!!!
It's great not having to be caught up in someone else's BS throughout Roo. And I had new friends all around me!
Anyone else have any positive SOLO Roo stories?
nope no stories of flying solo from this cat. not only did i go with three other people... our neighbors were totally bitchin, and am planning on meeting up with them before we go in. however, things look promising for making the trip there solo... which is going to be great. 90000 people that i can do everything in my power to say hi to, without the constraints of a girlfriend, and lame travel partners? oh heck yeah! BONAROOOOOOOOOO!
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while i've always gone with people in the past, i usually end up by myself. Sometimes its more fun being alone. Bring stuff to share with others and make some friends.
however, it is so much fun to go out of your mind with your best friends and share the experience.
I may or may not wind up going solo. The only thing that worries me is that last year the people I went down with had all the camping equipment and stuff. It was fun having 5 people to hang with in the morning. If I wind up going by myself I'm going to have to check out this Camp Inforoo thing. I don't mind taking off by myself and viewing shows. My favs from last year were all by myself. Jakob Dylan I camped out front and center in the tent and chatted with some really cool people between sets. And Saturday I wandered around and caught a few cool sets at the Sonic Stage and got some CDs signed and met some interesting people in line too. Did the same at Rothbury when my friends were hanging too hard to wake up. Festivals are fun solo, but the ride would be boring (12 hrs here). I'd probably try picking up someone if I had to do it solo, just for the company.
Post by Ian'sGotAFeeling on Feb 19, 2009 0:50:21 GMT -5
07 I went with a few roo vets, my first year. They were more psyched for me than I was. I got separated at the entrance to Centeroo and after 5 minutes I gave up looking for them. Had a BLAST!! 08 I went with a roo newbie, who was psyched but no idea what to expect, I tried to show her around Thursday, but ultimately seperated on Friday, although I felt very bad, we just wanted to do different things. A lack of something kept me busy also.
09 I am going Solo. Not even trying to find someone to go with. I find I enjoy myself WAYY more without company.