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My Bonnaroo Experience
from volume 01 issue 03 // Kimberly Strasser
My Bonnaroo Experience
Words: Kimberly Strasser
Photos: Kimberly Strasser
……um…….whoa……uh……hmmmm…...Glad we have pictures!
But seriously, the music is fabulous and plentiful with a little bit for everyone. I could make this really long and mundane with a listing of the various genres of music and bands that played for four solid days, I won’t do that, but if you want to check it out in its entirety to get an idea, go to www.Bonnaroo.com for all this years’ details and stay tuned for next years’ happenings.
This, being my first Bonnaroo experience, I did learn some valuable lessons that I’d like to share for those of you that aren’t veteran Bonnarooians.
Lessons: (mental note--Next year, lay off the Juice.) Bring a canopy—this will save your life. HYDRATE (with something other than alcohol). Earplugs, if you want to sleep. Be prepared to rise-and-shine at 7:00 a.m.--one of two things will getcha: the sound check or the sun baking you in your tent. EXTRA TOILET PAPER. Good walking shoes and prepare to discard them upon your return to civilization (it was about a 30-minute walk from our camp to Centeroo—where all the concerts and crafts are held). There are communal “wash stations,” so bring your soap and wash cloth, and at least scrub the muck off and feel a bit more refreshed. We got no rain this year, but we were told horror stories of rain in years past and suggested to bring mud boots and ponchos. Loose fitting clothing (prairie skirts work well—even guys were wearing them. There is a reason the hippies dress the way they do!!!). Upon arrival, they check your vehicle; they will confiscate glass (they took our jar of peanut butter), weapons, drugs (if you are dumb enough to put them in an obvious place). Oh, and one more thing, the tents and stages are labeled in a very Abbott and Costello-type fashion, making it even more difficult to remember and find where you are going, so don’t lose your map and schedule that you receive when you first get there, they are hard to come by, and trust me, you’ll need them!
Remember: If you have patience and a sense of humor, you will make it through just fine. Look forward to seeing you next year. Peace.
Words: Kimberly Strasser
Photos: Kimberly Strasser
……um…….whoa……uh……hmmmm…...Glad we have pictures!
But seriously, the music is fabulous and plentiful with a little bit for everyone. I could make this really long and mundane with a listing of the various genres of music and bands that played for four solid days, I won’t do that, but if you want to check it out in its entirety to get an idea, go to www.Bonnaroo.com for all this years’ details and stay tuned for next years’ happenings.
This, being my first Bonnaroo experience, I did learn some valuable lessons that I’d like to share for those of you that aren’t veteran Bonnarooians.
Lessons: (mental note--Next year, lay off the Juice.) Bring a canopy—this will save your life. HYDRATE (with something other than alcohol). Earplugs, if you want to sleep. Be prepared to rise-and-shine at 7:00 a.m.--one of two things will getcha: the sound check or the sun baking you in your tent. EXTRA TOILET PAPER. Good walking shoes and prepare to discard them upon your return to civilization (it was about a 30-minute walk from our camp to Centeroo—where all the concerts and crafts are held). There are communal “wash stations,” so bring your soap and wash cloth, and at least scrub the muck off and feel a bit more refreshed. We got no rain this year, but we were told horror stories of rain in years past and suggested to bring mud boots and ponchos. Loose fitting clothing (prairie skirts work well—even guys were wearing them. There is a reason the hippies dress the way they do!!!). Upon arrival, they check your vehicle; they will confiscate glass (they took our jar of peanut butter), weapons, drugs (if you are dumb enough to put them in an obvious place). Oh, and one more thing, the tents and stages are labeled in a very Abbott and Costello-type fashion, making it even more difficult to remember and find where you are going, so don’t lose your map and schedule that you receive when you first get there, they are hard to come by, and trust me, you’ll need them!
Remember: If you have patience and a sense of humor, you will make it through just fine. Look forward to seeing you next year. Peace.
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