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Every year I hit some point, early in the weekend, where the heat, sun, crowds, dirt, and uncomfortablness as a whole, make me question if its going to be my last year. Every weekend though, there are those sets that fortify my love for the fest, and pretty much make up my mind for me on the next year. Sets like Bruce and Phish in 09, Stevie and Les Claypool in 10, Arcade Fire and Galactic last year. I don't know when I'm going to take a beak. Its not thus year though
Only did that my first year. Maybe if I can afford it this year and the Sunday headliner appeals to me I'll finally stay Sunday night again. It was nice my first year sittin' with my buddy just absorbin' the whole experience of the weekend.
when the june/july presale was happening, i didn't buy a ticket because "how could i possibly know if ill be able to go, its too early to figure out" now i regret not buying one of those tickets soooo much! it's gotten to be the time of year when I just think of bonnaroo everyday.
everything reminds me of roo. it makes me sad and nostalgic and I WANNA GO BACK, DAMMIT!
2008 was my third bonnaroo and despite seeing a handful of amazing shows I remember being very peeved at how the festival was managed and run that year. terrible lines getting in and out of the camping grounds and security was way stricter than my two previous years, not to mention the obvious absence of heads and hippies and their stuff for sale. awesome unforgettable shows like Battles, Umphrey's, Les Claypool, Metallica, Disco Biscuits, Sharon Jones, Mastodon, Dweezil Zappa, and Ghostland; yet i still told myself on that long drive home that I was never going back.
2009 rolls around and Phish reunites and plays two shows, forcing me to buy a ticket and accompany three 'Roo first-timers. this year the festival was much better run, but after four bonnaroos in a row it began to grow repetitive and I was just bored a lot. moe.'s latenight knocked me off my arse though.
I took 2010 off due to low funds and a lineup that didn't really tickle my interests. But it was enough to make me miss the living hell out of Bonnaroo. I bought my 2011 ticket the day they went on sale.
I guess what I am trying to say is that there are lot of elements to Bonnaroo that can frustrate you, but there is a magical aspect to it as well. There's nothing wrong with taking a year off. A two year absence will definitely make you forget it or yearn for it the harder.
I had an absolutely amazing time at Roo this year from start to finish, even almost dying on the ride home due to fatigue... lol. I know the 3 of us will be back next year for sure... think we might fly in this year though.
Post by cinnamon girl on Nov 16, 2011 13:11:50 GMT -5
i remember at one point saturday afternoon i was boiling hot, my lower back ached, my friends were annoying me and all our water had been left in the sun so it was too warm and unpalatable....all i could think was "next year i'm going to glastonbury"...the idea of rain and mud and damp weather was sooo appealing to me.
however.....give me a twenty minute nap and a bandana filled with ice on the back of my neck and it was right back to loving roo. my frustrations are fleeting and always replaced with moments of sheer joy.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go on an overnight drunk, and in 10 days I'm going to set out to find the shark that ate my friend and destroy it. Anyone who wants to tag along is more than welcome.
Post by purplefuzzystuff on Nov 16, 2011 13:28:11 GMT -5
Sigh....I'm almost ashamed to be in a thread like this yet again. In 2008 I decided not to return to roo because of a series of mishaps like not being able to see the stage from the front row because of the never ending stream of photographers and cameramen, lack of preparedness with medical emergencies and the crowd of people being less than friendly. I had decided to explore smaller fests. Well I stuck to my guns and skipped 09' and boy was I miserable!
I made up for my regret by going in 2010 and had an amazing time. But I said I was only gonna go one more time. 2011 was going to be my last year. I wanted to end my relationship with roo on a good note, my fifth year and roo's tenth year. Went in 2011 and had a great time, same complaints mind you, but better beer. Drove home still saying "I'm by coming back, that was my goodbye"
But here I am, yet again, ready to buy my tickets and speculate who is going to be there. The roo noobs I brought last year have already been talking about what we can do in 2012 .....sigh...
Post by footballbat on Nov 17, 2011 23:37:57 GMT -5
2011 was my first Roo, and as much as I thought I was prepared, I wasn't, but I was lucky to camp next to some Roo veterans who kind of took me under their wing.
When the summer presale happened, Roo sucked me right back in. Next year I'm planning on bringing some friends and a lot more of the right gear.
Right after Roo '11 I said that I was going to take a break and try another festival this year for a number of reasons. Then I warmed up to the idea of going again, and of course in no time at all was jonesin' for '12.
Unfortunately, barring some sort of miracle, it doesn't look like I'll be doing any festivals this year. A string of bad luck and random occurrences, and an alcoholic husband who hasn't worked in 4 years and who I haven't even got the money to file a divorce against, have me in pretty rough financial shape right now.
Oh well, such is life. I can still live vicariously through you guys, when I can stand to get on inforoo. It hurts too much to get on most of the time. Love y'all though.
Yes, "this" will pass, but we will not. You may not be facing the ideal situation - either emotionally or financially - but you have a ton of friends on here who love you & will help you get to the Farm for some much-needed musical therapy. Hang in there, hon!
Post by champagne cory on Nov 19, 2011 17:24:23 GMT -5
Since July I have been saying I was going to do a different fest in 2012. Today I turned on Radio Bonnaroo, and thought, "who the fuck am I kidding?!?" I am buying a ticket Monday. See y'all on the farm in June, and I think I might stop by Brunch this year. I mean, I've been reading this board for a couple years now, might as well put some names and faces together, right?
I am still on the fence here....and dang it I am now hobbling. Here is the deal, if I did not have to plan it....Drive and deal with all the decision making on our annual trip I think I would be more about going. I would like for one year to be the one that just jumps in the car and doesnt have to drive or plan ahead.
As my Inebriated buddy walks out of the Porto, he yells out, "Dude...I love this place...bonnaroo thinks about everything...they even put beer holders next to the toilet!"
Had to break it to him that that was the urnal. Good times good times!
I am still on the fence here....and dang it I am now hobbling. Here is the deal, if I did not have to plan it....Drive and deal with all the decision making on our annual trip I think I would be more about going. I would like for one year to be the one that just jumps in the car and doesnt have to drive or plan ahead.
I planned my whole trip last year for a group of 10 people and I enjoyed it. I guess it gave me something to do in the months prior.
I plan to go to 'Roo 12 but only if work lets me of...
Post by icantenough on Dec 20, 2011 19:54:31 GMT -5
unless there is a ridiculous lineup i doubt i am going this year. might even be working....
might be getting too old... might be that I have spent the last 2 years with a rather lackluster crew... but after Roo i felt a little envious of some of my friends that forsook the Roo for hangout.
Coming back, I said it would take a god given line up to ever consider a return. Then this weekend, I talked with the 3 people I went with, all of which were first timers, and they are already all hell bent on returning. I almost feel obligated to return in 2012. Through all the blood, sweat, piss, and shit, was an amazingly good time.
I had a pretty miserable time for my first Roo, '11. I listed all the reasons in the "regrets" thread, so Im not going to recount them here. On top of missing tons of bands I wanted to see and being with 2 obnoxious, as$hole girls and not the friend I should have been, I was miserable in the heat and got fake corn like 5 times. There were, however, 2 moments that made the whole trek worth it. The crowd explosion at Mumford during the Cave (which had special meaning to me personally) and this random 3 piece band in some centeroo corner that ended up with hundreds of dancing smiling laughing people within 3 minutes.
I decided I was never going to return to Bonnaroo. I mean, hell, Im 35 and couldnt handle the heat. And Im from FLORIDA. But something about Roo got inside me. And now I find myself obsessing about it, and vowing to pick the right people to travel there with.
I am going in '12. (and to Wanee). I will decide '13 when I have to.