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Looking for advice on camping and having a checking in point in Centeroo. I was thinking of having a notepad to leave messages at the tent, but would like to touch base with my daughter a couple of times throughout the day. Is this even possible?
Post by plasticpepper on Jun 1, 2013 21:24:53 GMT -5
I would probably just plan on staying in touch via text to some extent, at least if you have some means of keeping your phones charged. Walkie talkies would be another possibility.
Arranging to meet up somewhere in Centeroo is definitely doable as well - this is what I usually end up doing if I'm trying to meet up with someone for a show. There are plenty of good meeting spots, just choose carefully since some of the more obvious ones aren't that great - the fountain being a notable example. If it's on it's packed with people, and you could easily spend a good chunk of time circling the fountain and not actually finding each other. But just scout out some meetup spots that are a little quieter and you shouldn't have much difficulty. I've managed to find my group at Roo even in the middle of a huge crowd when I thought I had no chance of stumbling across them.
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Post by Funky Munky on Jun 1, 2013 21:25:39 GMT -5
It's possible but I wouldn't get to bent out of shape if "things get crossed up". There are lot's of easily identifiable places to meet up with someone at a given time.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Jun 1, 2013 21:29:03 GMT -5
A few good spots to meet up throughout the festival:
- The mushroom fountain. Big mushroom in the middle of Centeroo which is pretty hard to miss.
- Which Stage trees/Beer vendors. There's a small beer tent in the middle of the Which stage field that is behind the soundboard area.
- Brooers tent - also near the middle of Centeroo it's a big open tent where many different types of beer can be bought/tasted. You can enter it from many different sides and there is a small picnic/sitting area right outside.
You can definitely leave a notepad at the tent and have each other leave messages. Also, if there are specific shows you know each of you will be at try and come up with a common area where you will meet up. under the This, That, and Other tents that could be somewhere near/behind the sound board or even near one of the clusters of garbage/recycable cans on the sides (you can sometimes see people standing on those to see better). For the "What" or "Which" stages you can choose to meet by the soundboard or designate a specific/unique vendor to meet at each time.
I would go in with your daughter to Centeroo on the first day you are able to and pick a few spots. Maybe even mark them on each other's maps.
Bonnaroo is pretty huge and there are a TON of people....but it is manageable to meet up with folks throughout the day. Planning a schedule ahead of time may be easier since some shows can be really crowded, making it harder to meet up if one of you is in the audience.
Post by batmansbrother on Jun 2, 2013 10:51:42 GMT -5
My meeting point with my friends is at the fountain but it's at one of the benches near it. It's easier than meeting at the fountain because if you get there first you are going to circle the fountain a couple times looking for nobody until your friend gets there. Just know each others schedule and there shouldn't be a problem. Plan a time to meet where you both won't miss the shows you want to see. It's all about planning for me.
Post by thebigbuddha on Jun 2, 2013 11:09:08 GMT -5
The giant bobbleheads are a good meet up spot. They're far enough away from the Which Stage and This tent to find your people pretty easily in the crowd.
If your going to meet up for a show at the What Stage, a good place to meet is at the mist tent located at the back of the What field. Its not too far from the Arch and from a point where you can cross over between centeroo and the What field. Its also close to a bunch of Portos and not far from food/drink vendors. As someone said above, it will be a good idea to go together and scope out places.
The giant bobbleheads are a good meet up spot. They're far enough away from the Which Stage and This tent to find your people pretty easily in the crowd.
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The giant bobbleheads are a good meet up spot. They're far enough away from the Which Stage and This tent to find your people pretty easily in the crowd.
Off topic but have to acknowledge your awesome avatar.
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Post by noodleoodle on Jun 2, 2013 17:57:05 GMT -5
Pick a very specific place to meet up instead of saying "meet at the fountain." Places like that are packed with people and it's really hard to find anyone.
Text is a good way to keep in touch, but be sure to send your text at least 10 minutes before you actually leave out to meet up. Cell reception at Bonnaroo is spotty at best, especially if you're with AT&T, and it sometimes takes a bit to get through.
As others have mentioned, there are some pretty easy to find landmarks to use as meeting points. In addition to the ones mentioned, here are some other good meetup points. The Ferris Wheel. You can see it from across the farm and as long as you're not directly in the line for it, it's not terribly crowded. The Food Truck Oasis/Splasharoo. Another big area that's usually pretty good as a meetup point. If you want to meet outside before going to camp, the clock tower is great. Another spot that's easy to see. At the tents, my wife and I usually just text each other "right rear tent pole"or something similar. Unless it's an insanely crowded show, you can usually get over to the pole and just hang out for each other.
Post by burberry142 on Jun 6, 2013 11:24:21 GMT -5
my group usually has a few spots at various tents/stages where we'll meet.
initially we started meeting up at the brew tent, but that sometimes led to us missing the beginning of shows if they weren't at the which. so now we try to say, "ok, everyone is planning on going to x show? let's meet in the back of the field in this particular spot" so that we can be watching shows while we wait if someone's late.
MOMATROO -- I did ROO last year with our then 18year old and her girlfriend. If your daughter is under 21, find each other every 3 hours. enter together and agree on a very specific spot, exact location like a cart vendor or a tree. give a 15 minute or more widow time to stay put. It is great fun but a zoo. Crazy at times with crowds. Always know what shows going to. Print PDF schedule and mark up copies. have fall back place and time to meet before dark. After dark walk back to camp site in a pair. Shit happens. Overall safe and fun, just be smart.
Don't worry yourself too much over it... I can guarantee if you try to meet too often, you or your daughter will get sick of trekking across the farm, missing shows, just to meet for a minute to check in. Texting works so much better, and you don't have to miss a show to send one. And it really is a good crowd- I wouldn't worry about her being away in the day at all. Maybe a different story if she's young... is she at least 16? If she's in Centeroo she'll be just fine- there are so many people around, it's doubtful anything would happen. as far as walking between camp and centeroo, keep to the main paths, walk with larger groups, and there is nothing to worry about. Security on the farm is great. And my favorite meeting points are the bobble-heads, the food truck oasis, and the What lawn misting tent... gives me a spot near each end of Centeroo. Avoid meeting in high traffic areas like the fountain, the arch, soundboardsl; or vague locations like the lemonade stands (there are tons of them!). Whatever you do, don't stress too much, and have a great time!
Not worrying, too much, just want to see what has worked for others I already have a copy of her show schedule and plan on keeping a copy of it and mine at the tent. And texting is definitely what we will do as long as cell reception is cooperating. She's 17 an very level headed, I'm mainly concerned with after dark "activities". Trust goes both ways, it has worked well so far. We will have a great time, and maybe she will even go to a show with me (a Mom can hope). LOL
RE: I am not going to try to track her down every three hours, I would miss too much trying to keep up with it. I think a random text or two and then again after dark. And I don't think anyone should walk back to camp solo after dark. If she needs to reach me she can call/text me.
Not worrying, too much, just want to see what has worked for others I already have a copy of her show schedule and plan on keeping a copy of it and mine at the tent. And texting is definitely what we will do as long as cell reception is cooperating. She's 17 an very level headed, I'm mainly concerned with after dark "activities". Trust goes both ways, it has worked well so far. We will have a great time, and maybe she will even go to a show with me (a Mom can hope). LOL
RE: I am not going to try to track her down every three hours, I would miss too much trying to keep up with it. I think a random text or two and then again after dark. And I don't think anyone should walk back to camp solo after dark. If she needs to reach me she can call/text me.
Honestly it sounds like you guys have it covered... I will say, be prepared for show schedules to change- it really is inevitable... you never know what heavenly sounds and sights you'll pass!
Not worrying, too much, just want to see what has worked for others I already have a copy of her show schedule and plan on keeping a copy of it and mine at the tent. And texting is definitely what we will do as long as cell reception is cooperating. She's 17 an very level headed, I'm mainly concerned with after dark "activities". Trust goes both ways, it has worked well so far. We will have a great time, and maybe she will even go to a show with me (a Mom can hope). LOL
RE: I am not going to try to track her down every three hours, I would miss too much trying to keep up with it. I think a random text or two and then again after dark. And I don't think anyone should walk back to camp solo after dark. If she needs to reach me she can call/text me.
One quick bit of advice about the show schedules: It may be helpful to put it in some kind of screen protector or laminated folder or something just in case it rains hard. If it happens to rain while there for an extended period of time people with printouts tend to lose them pretty fast unless they are protected from the elements.
