Everything a "NEWBIE" needs to know before they come

[Hippie]

 
Open Mind, Open Heart
being willing to participate
equally willing to contribute
Warm, Dry, Clothes
Hippie has the best oysters
James has the best beer
Late night jams are good
Run a Muck the best food
The Tiki Bar is a great hang out
accept with no judgement
you can sleep on monday

Oh yeah....
the guy in the tie dye bathrobe carries
a bottle of very evil stuff

[landshark]

So the beers out..............
Ok so it would have to be "stream side"
then we could re-circulate the water back to its source.
Maybe we could make it a competition on how many beers you can kill on your way down? Or for the non drinkers, maybe who can complete the most elaborate meal
while traveling 25mph downhill over total distance of 1000ft .
I mean come on there sober?????
I think thats like 4 or 5 seconds?

I'm a can do kinda girl,,, perhaps a souffle'

[Hot Sugar]

Everyone seems to be mentioning clothes for when it gets cold, but during the day it gets real hot, so bring something cool that covers a decent amount of skin so as not to get burned, also sun screen is a must, I found that sandals are the most comfortable footwear as everything else is too hot, also a spray bottle filled with water helps to cool you down, and your neighbors love it!!!! Drink LOTS of water, it's free after all!!!!

[Shaky Ground]

- Sparkly things are always good.

- Quarters for the campground showers.

- Running shoes for the Landrush.

- Hangover helper


Hope that helps!!!

[Courtney]

If you cruise the titles of the posts, there are several that have "things to know, Town Park virgins, Packing for Telluride, etc"  These threads have great information for what to expect, contribute, bring.

Another way to get up to speed is on the very first page of the forum, slide to the bottom of the page.  There's a little section about Forum Stats - last post etc.  Click on more stats and you will see a list of the top threads. 

That would be a good start.   

 Listening to: the Train going through my neighborhood

[The Freckled Farmer]

I JUST GOT MY TICKETS AND MARY E PASSES!!!!!!!!
I know most of you dont care but hey! I gotta tell you anyways!

Doin fine in 09!

Pea's from Indiana

Does anyone ever come to the Bill Monroe Bluegrass festival here in Bean Blossom?

[gipper0324]

If you cruise the titles of the posts, there are several that have "things to know, Town Park virgins, Packing for Telluride, etc"  These threads have great information for what to expect, contribute, bring.

Another way to get up to speed is on the very first page of the forum, slide to the bottom of the page.  There's a little section about Forum Stats - last post etc.  Click on more stats and you will see a list of the top threads. 

That would be a good start.   

Great tip, Courtness... As we all know, THE GREAT DUKTAPE KAPER thread is very important. It is a good warning for all festivarians to keep those coolers locked!
 

[mark2010]

Is anyone else out there travelling light ? We're coming from the UK and will have miniumum gear so will we be put in a corner as "Inadequately Equipped" for others to laugh at ?

 

[The Freckled Farmer]

I dont think any of us have it in our hearts too let you be put in a corner for others entertainment. That is unless we are all participating in some crazy drinking game or something of the like.
I think you might have just started something????????????

[Debbiefromtucson]

Is anyone else out there travelling light ? We're coming from the UK and will have miniumum gear so will we be put in a corner as "Inadequately Equipped" for others to laugh at ?

 

Actually, I think you will find that everyone will be more than helpful to make sure you are adequately equipped.. In fact, if you let us know what you can't travel with- there will be offers of extras and loaners to make sure you are equipped perfectly.

[The Freckled Farmer]

I would agree with Debbie.
Just let people know what you cant bring and Im sure everyone will chip in.
Its a great way to meet new friends!
Maybe we should start a new thread and call it "HOOK UPS"
So that people can make such arrangements for rides, food, gear or too just see that person you met last year.
Just a thought?
But I will have room for extra gear if you need anything just ask.
I have about 2-3 of everything you could possibly need for a decent camp.
You have to buy your own duct tape though!   


 Listening to: Stella and Jane w/Jeff Foster

[landshark]

  That's a great idea, but once fessssstiiiivaaaaal starts rollin,,, do we really watch the time... I did miss out on  meeting too many of you last year,, that's for sure.....

last year a pre fest schedual was posted on the forum. I thought great everyone from the forum in one spot,, great! (I saw no name tags from LuAnna) looked but everyone was havin fun and forgot about time...

I did get to hook up with a few new friends and was so glad to see you are really real and not just words on a screen. 

Life is fun,, maybe we should make a game of it.... Hummm.... Hookup Hootnanny
The person to meet the most new friends and captures the most name tags wins. Just kidding...

[Hot Sugar]

That's a great idea, but once fessssstiiiivaaaaal starts rollin,,, do we really watch the time... I did miss out on  meeting too many of you last year,, that's for sure.....

last year a pre fest schedual was posted on the forum. I thought great everyone from the forum in one spot,, great! (I saw no name tags from LuAnna) looked but everyone was havin fun and forgot about time...

I did get to hook up with a few new friends and was so glad to see you are really real and not just words on a screen. 

Life is fun,, maybe we should make a game of it.... Hummm.... Hookup Hootnanny
The person to meet the most new friends and captures the most name tags wins. Just kidding...

That forum meeting thing sounds awesome, I'd attend for sure

[The Freckled Farmer]

I play on a Morel mushroom forum pretty regularly and we try every year to schedule hunts with people we meet through the forum.
Nothing is better than putting a face with a name.
 

 Listening to: CSNY 4 way street

[Hot Sugar]

Also, bring lots of Tye Dye, it is extremely important