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Post by ronburgandy? on Jun 3, 2006 14:19:52 GMT -5
This is the first year i have been on this board and my second roo. i dont remember being this insanely, out of my mind, think-about-it-24-hours-a-day, excited. ALOT has to do with the lineup, but i also think this board has a lot to do with it. It feeds my addiction (at least one of them).
but i was wondering if inforoo is a product of peoples excitement or the cause. it is hard to tell. it is kind of like a self sustaining virus (albeit a good virus)..the more i am on here the more excited i get, thus, the more i am on here, etc.... especially with so few days left.
all i know is, i am happy i found this place, its a lot cheaper than going to an insane asylum.
BOnnnaroooooooooooooo.
Edit: P.S. this place is the reason i got ZERO work done during the day too, so you can all expect a bill from my boss.
Hmmm, not sure if it's this board and the people or if it's Roo. Could be both. Or that we are obsessed freaks. ;D
Last year was my first year at Roo. I had no idea what I was getting into and was only going to see Dave Matthews Band. The message board I was on at the time was mainly Roo vets, so I figured I would get a good pre-Roo education & good preparation tips. Once I asked the question, "How much is the food; like how much do you spend per day on food?" The answer I received was, "It's a hippy fest; stop stressing out." I quickly learned not to ask newbie questions and just lurk in hopes of getting a tidbit of helpful knowledge. That said, I was just as excited for Roo last year as this year, but now I know what to expect. I really love this board and the fact that everyone is helpful and shares their knowledge. I only wish I had found this board last year instead of the one I was on. Last year I was unprepared - mentally and gear-wise. I spent the first two days of Roo in 2005 having painful panic attacks and wishing I could get my car out and go home. I have no doubt that the newbies that have found this board will have the time of their lives and no panic attacks. Thanks guys!
IN 2002, Bonnaroo was easily the best festival I had ever attended. The lineup was quintessential, and the idea was new for the scene. IN 2003 I decided I wouldn't return, in favor of seeing more Phish shows that summer, but I was eventually drawn back by the announcement of the Flaming Lips and Kottke/Gordon. Again, leaving, I felt it was BY FAR the best festival I had ever attended. The obsession hadn't begun yet though. In 2004, before the lineup was announced, I decided I would go to Roo if Trey Anastasio Band played, but probably not otherwise. Well they announced the lineup, and not only was TAB on there but Primus and Ween and Bill Laswell and Praxis and MMW and Vida Blue. It was unbelievable. Even though that was probably the worst Roo in terms of experience (I call it mudaroo, b/c of the excess mud), Musically it was the best to me. IT was PERFECT for my taste in music. Leaving the festival in 2004 I began to feel the obsession creep in and take hold. IT wasn't long before It was december 2004 and I was pining for 2005 festival dates. When the 2005 dates were announced I immediately booked my RV. At that point I think I finally let the obsession take hold. I paid $30 to join that stupid Krewe of Roo club. I signed up here. I began having tons of dreams about the roo, and schedule conflicts, and whatnot. I printed out several really big photos of the Roo and plastered them all over the wall at the office (I work for a digital printer). Now, This year is essentially the same as last year for me, though I have been a little bit more excited since the initial lineup announcement, than I was last year because this year I have decided to Go VIP.
So as to the initial question, it's definitely BONNAROO that causes me to get excited and this board is simply an outlet for that excitement. As it draws near it's dissappointing to realize that I've been obssessing for 6 months over something that will last 4 days.
I wish we could have seasonal Bonnaroos. 4 a year would do me right.
I think I'm with you ron - I'm always excited for 'roo, but having a place like this to vent and share the excitement only makes it grow. I was pumped for 03 and 05, but I'm looking forward to this one so much more.
Another factor that helps is the information on bands I receive from others here - I feel like I am much more familiar with the lineup this year because of the information sharing here. That can't hurt either....
I woke up from a dream last night that it was Friday of 'roo and I hadn't left for Manchester yet - call it a nightmare - but I don't think that happened in previous years....
well this is my first and I am obessessed and excited beyond belief - can't wait for the bands - out of town for 5 days - away from the kids for 5 days - no responsibilities other than to have the best time of my life!
well.. this year I've been more excited for the roo than all years past. but I see it because of multiple reasons...
1. the lineup.. last year, after roo ended and the summer tours starting coming my way, I said Tom Petty, Blues Traveler, and some form of the Dead should be at Bonnaroo, and if so I would not miss it for the world... Well folks as you all know, my dream came true. Along with OYSTERHEAD, MMW, RADIO-F**KING-HEAD!, LES CLAYPOOL, and a lot more.
2. I am now a Bonnaroo Vet. I was supposed to go in 04, but my plans fell through. So I got my first experience last year in 05. The lineup was really good, but IMO we went with WAY too many friends. We all felt like we should be together the whole weekend, and I missed out on a couple great acts. So this year, I know what to expect and I'm only going with 1 other person.
3. This board really does help. We get to share past experiences and talk about how grate Bonnaroo is. And then talk about what to expect this year. Being able to talk to other people really does get me more excited.
4. Last, but not least, the pre-planning. Again, because I'm now a vet. I know what to expect and what to plan for. I've been planing for this trip since I bought my tix in Feburary. And going over everything almost everyday so I know what I still need and what I have and what not to forget. Because of which, I've been thinking about the Roo almost everyday for the last 4 months. Now we're less than 2 weeks away!!!
We all felt like we should be together the whole weekend, and I missed out on a couple great acts.
matta brings up a good point: To the newbies - don't be afraid to split the group - people have different tastes - don't be afraid to head off to see fave of yours while the rest of the group is staying to see someone you're not crazy about. You can always meet up later.
I did this for YMSB among others last year and did not regret it for a second.
Post by Lucid Interval on Jun 3, 2006 22:16:34 GMT -5
gtwrecked said:
matta313 said:
We all felt like we should be together the whole weekend, and I missed out on a couple great acts.
matta brings up a good point: To the newbies - don't be afraid to split the group - people have different tastes - don't be afraid to head off to see fave of yours while the rest of the group is staying to see someone you're not crazy about. You can always meet up later.
I did this for YMSB among others last year and did not regret it for a second.
Yeah everyone should definately make it their own experience... Share it, but make it your own....
i agree 100 percent. ive gone to shows because my friends have and loved it. but i have gone off by myself to see some stuff my firends didnt want to and had the time of my life. it can be great both ways. but certainly dont feel attached to someone bringing you down. the beautiful thing about roo is that the i got lost excuse is always accepted. i could only talk 1 person into going to mars volta last year and she went back before they finally started and im so glad i stayed by myself. and i met some badass people too.
I quickly learned not to ask newbie questions and just lurk in hopes of getting a tidbit of helpful knowledge. That said, I was just as excited for Roo last year as this year, but now I know what to expect. I really love this board and the fact that everyone is helpful and shares their knowledge. I only wish I had found this board last year instead of the one I was on. Last year I was unprepared - mentally and gear-wise. I spent the first two days of Roo in 2005 having painful panic attacks and wishing I could get my car out and go home. I have no doubt that the newbies that have found this board will have the time of their lives and no panic attacks. Thanks guys!
