Can I leave my chair unattended in Centeroo?

[letyoursoulglow]

I've been contemplating carrying around my folding chair for the past few days vs leaving it in a inconspicuous spot in centeroo at one of the stages or tents and retrieving later when I go see a show there later.

Is this a good idea? I'm not against purchasing a locker, but it seems a waste to buy one just for a chair. And if I end up in BFE, I'm definitely not walking back for a chair.

I like to be in the front and a big ole chair strapped to my back is sure to make more than a few rooers upset.

[psychedelnick]

First: How big is the chair? The site says that chairs can sit no more than 1 foot off the ground (in Centeroo).

Second: Leave a note on the chair plainly visible in a plastic bag for protection. Write,......


"This is my chair, Your Name. Please do not steal this you little punk thief, I'm like Liam Neeson motha fuucka. I will find you, and I will kill you"

[LD]

I dunno if I would try it at Roo. Especially for lengthy periods of time. Might end up missing one way or another.

At Mountain Jam, I would leave my chair in spot to run off for food or a bathroom break - come back 10 minutes later, and everything was alright.

[Deleted]

Not around me.

[letyoursoulglow]

The chair's less than a foot off the ground.

And yea maybe this might not be the best idea. Though the note idea isn't a bad one. I'll probably just leave it outside the tent that I'm at and then retrieve after the set is over.

Not sure how I feel about carrying it in the rain though.

[gaebryl]

My gut tells me it will likely end up at lost and found pretty quickly if you leave laying around for long.

[upliftingsound]

I would find a friendly centeroo vendor, spend some money with them, and ask if you can leave your chair in the back of their booth. Don't get testy if they say no as space is limited, but one might say yes. Telling them they can sit it it when it is there can only help...

[patoirish]

If it looks like an area where someone has set up camp (maybe a blanket and a chair) then I don't think people will touch it. Unless it is a few hours then your chancing it.

If it is just a random chair sitting there I bet it ends up in lost and found quickly or gets borrowed by someone.

[letyoursoulglow]

Really good ideas in here.

[itrainmonkeys]

Just make a fake person out of pillows and clothes and people will think it's somebody sleeping on a blanket/in a chair.


Or maybe you can bribe a food vendor to hold it for you for when you come and go.


Have you thought about a bike lock?

[RandyAnal]

My grandpa used to make a fake dummy to ride in the passenger seat of the car for my young female cousin when she had to drive the five hour stretch back to her home.

[Whoreshack]

Bring the dummy. I want to dance with it.

[Od Lid Johnny]

I was lucky enough to get stuck right next to a pair of metal folding chairs at Eminem last year. Was awesome for the shortys in my group.

[kikosanchez]

Easy solution - find the nearest person to you and tell them your situation. They will be more than happy to watch after your stuff for a reasonable period of time.

Either way, your biggest threat is someone having taken NO NO WORD and randomly taking it thinking it's theirs/riding it across the lawn thinking they are "in a boat".

[Shade Finder]

I would put a leash on it. Make sure you give it treats when you get back.

[Dan'ROO]

I don't think it'd be the best idea. Lots of people are great at 'Roo and wouldn't think to steal it. But there are lots of folks there, and some definitely would.

[laurensmackho]

I had a chair a few years ago that folded up and had backpack straps on it. Super useful. You can get them at Dick's and Sports Authority.

[maemae]

Jun 4, 2012 21:50:58 GMT -5 kikosanchez said:

Easy solution - find the nearest person to you and tell them your situation. They will be more than happy to watch after your stuff for a reasonable period of time.

Either way, your biggest threat is someone having taken NO NO WORD and randomly taking it thinking it's theirs/riding it across the lawn thinking they are "in a boat".

This just made me lol.. a boat.

[briester]

im a nice person, wouldnt steal it. but you might find me sitting in it =)

[slugme]

I've left my chair numerous times up at the front of the This and That tents right at the very edge. Never had an issue, but we've usually left a pile of them there at once. You're probably better off if you have several chairs.