Let's hear it for Free Tarpin'!

[dude]

My name is Dude and I'm a free tarper.

Even on the best of days I am not a morning person. That tarp run looks like fun and all, but as you reach middle age you figure out certain things about yourself. Best intentions aside, I will not be in the tarp run, nor is it likely that anyone in my party will be. On fest days, I wander in sometime in the afternoon with my small party and we take advantage of the free tarp rule, that any tarp that is not currently occupied can be occupied until the rightfull occupants return.

We felt kind of funny at first, free tarpin', because it feels like you're in someone else's space, but inevitably when the tarp owners return we make new friends and it's all good.  All good! I'd say the vibe as a free tarper is totally in the Fest spirit. In fact it enhances the spirit of Fest, both the art of free tarpin' and the act of sharing your tarp. I love fest!

Free Tarpin'. Don't be afraid.

Any other Free Tarpers out there?

 Listening to: Explosions In The Sky

[bouzouki]

Of course there are free tarpers,  there are people that get up in the morning(sit in a chair all night) make the run and go back to bed.  They come out to see the show at 3 or 4 and they are done, but the tarp has feet on it all day long.

[TellurideTom]

I'm fortunate enough to know so many people that I can tarp hop all day long and visit with old friends and make new ones at the same time.
I'm definitely too old to stay up all night and the "run" in the tarp line.

[JoeDunlap]

I used to be a free tarper, but my group of close friends has gotten far too large to free tarp it any more. Once our average crew of 5 or so grew to about 15, it was time to start claiming our own piece of festi-earth. And, I really do like having a "home-base" throughout the day anymore. As for the free tarpers, I do enjoy the neighborly feel of having strangers rest their sunburnt bones next to mine and share a piece of our blue plastic.

[lalagay]

As for the free tarpers, I do enjoy the neighborly feel of having strangers rest their sunburnt bones next to mine and share a piece of our blue plastic.

Gosh, the way you put it JoeDunlap, makes it sound sooo romantic   
I can't wait to share some blue plastic with some festistrangers 

 Listening to: Steve Earle - Down The Road

[RockyMtnGuy]

I am really grateful for the 'free tarpin' ' at TBF.  We've had the opportunity to meet great folks and even make some new friends.  The first year, I did feel a bit apprehensive about encroaching on one's tarpage real-estate, however, once they showed up that afternoon and told us that 'its fine, stay put', any concerns were relieved .  Since then, its been great folks and good times and kinda special (geez .. sounds like a Michelob commercial!  )

/r

  Kevin

 Listening to: Bonepony -- Heather's Wetter

[Ron N Deb]

We  so into this !
 

[funkymtn]

Lovin' the free tarp, have used it at Strawberry many a times, looking fwd to breaking it out in T-Ride

Feeeeeeeeeeestivaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!!!

 Listening to: Booker T & The Dreive By Truckers

[Hot Sugar]

My two brothers and I tarp hopped all four days last year, and my oldest brother, his girlfriend and myself plan on doing it again. It really is a great way to meet people, and when we only have a group of three, we don't need or want to take up a lot of space for a whole day

[apollo]

We are always willing to let share the space, just along you leave dancin' room 

 Listening to: Luxary Liner - Emmylou Harris

[RockyMtnGuy]

.. Speaking of 'free tarpin' ', and tarpage in general, IS there a size limit for the tarps this year?  I recall a few 20 x 20 and even possibly larger tarps last year.  Granted, they were usually occupied by plenty of folks, but, as far as claiming real-estate at the tarp runs, I think I'd find it a bit unfair/inconsiderate if some folks have a tarp twice the size of the 'norm'.  Just my 1/50th of a dollars worth.
/r

  Kevin


 Listening to: Wild West Radio -- Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks - Payday Blues

[Hooch]

Free tarpers are always welcome in the republic if Utarpia (now 9 tarps in size and growing).  We are located at approximately 37 degrees 56' 00.17" N by 107 degrees 48' 25.18" W at an elevation of 8797 feet above sea level (according to Google Earth). 

[wyeknot108]

Free tarpers are always welcome in the republic if Utarpia (now 9 tarps in size and growing).  We are located at approximately 37 degrees 56' 00.17" N by 107 degrees 48' 25.18" W at an elevation of 8797 feet above sea level (according to Google Earth). 

Yonder opened the Friday Sheridan show with "Tarpin' Station" last year.   

They're sooooo cool!     

Matt

[Ron N Deb]

Free tarpers are always welcome in the republic if Utarpia (now 9 tarps in size and growing).  We are located at approximately 37 degrees 56' 00.17" N by 107 degrees 48' 25.18" W at an elevation of 8797 feet above sea level (according to Google Earth). 

Holy S Hooch !!!!!!!!!!
good thing I have Gps on my Blackberry ......
wait i know were your Tent Is

[Hippie]

Free tarpers are always welcome in the republic if Utarpia (now 9 tarps in size and growing).  We are located at approximately 37 degrees 56' 00.17" N by 107 degrees 48' 25.18" W at an elevation of 8797 feet above sea level (according to Google Earth). 

Holy S Hooch !!!!!!!!!!
good thing I have Gps on my Blackberry ......
wait i know were your Tent Is

Oh Ron ...... This really deserves - - - - SUR

  n