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 Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 7:49 pm
I dunno, just figured this would be a cool topic for people who've never been or just want some tips to keep the day fun and safe.
I think two obvious and awesome tips are:
One. Bring in a sealed bottle of water and refill it at the waterfoutains.
Water is pretty expensive and keeping hydrated is important. Kind of helpful if you're on a budget if not gives you more money for merch and swag.
two. Don't just put on sunscreen, bring it.
First year I brought no sunscreen and I was burnt like mad whoa. Where I go there is no shade so it's really important. Make sure you keep applying it through out the day and that it's water proof, because it's a sweaty day.
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 11:45 pm
Thank you for making a topic like this. And yes, the water is about three bucks a bottle. This year, (if I go) I am going to try and not get a lot of merch... until 'after' my fave bands play lol!
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 11:55 pm
Good thing too. Yes, the water is spendy. But we didn't have any fountains at our meadow... damn. But I'm going to see about taking a couple of bottles if I can... and buy them as I get thirsty.
And like Plauop, I'm going to hold off buying merch until after my bands play... because during AFI last year, I almost lost my freshly bought Jade t-shirt and my roomie's Davey t-shirt for Decemberunderground.
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 7:55 pm
I usually take a back pack. I don't really get into the pits or anything as I like to try for decent photos and such.
That's actually a good tip to wait for merch thought.
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 8:01 pm
Yeah... CuB... that is a good idea. You and Peiko need to take backpacks... or you could take your Hellsing shoulder-bag. ^_^
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 8:10 pm
Disposable camera, sharpie, and backpack. Disposable because it is pit-friendly, and backpack to hold all the free s**t you'll get and not have to worry about it in the pit.
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 11:22 pm
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 1:11 am
The only free stuff I got was some 'breast' health and 'traders' stickers... and a mini-poster of bands playing at the Jack'n'Box stage (which hosted AFI, Motion City Soundtrack*they played before AFI ^_^* and some others...)
and...
FUDGE YOU! PLAUOP! YOU BRING A BAG!
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Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 7:14 pm
from what ive heard, alot of the bands on the smaller stages give out little promotional stuff. But it doesnt matter, cause the bag is useful to carry other stuff too.
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 9:35 pm
yeah I usually come home with a lot of free swag. First year I went I happen to wear cargo shorts, I was thankful for them.
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Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 5:02 am
Jacksonville sucks. We can't bring in bottles of water.
If you try, they pour them out and take the empty bottle.
And if you bring in a bag, they have to check it out
before you go in. -__-
Oh, and a suggestion:
Wear SHORTS and a shirt you won't die in. Don't bring
a jacket unless you like sweating everywhere. Because you
will take the thing off, and you'll be stuck carrying it all
day. Wear shoes that lace up, or slip-ons (like vans or
something). Just steer clear of backless shoes and flip-
flops. And if you're not embarassed by your body, I
suggest wearing a bikini top under your shirt if you live
down South where it will be in the upper 90s. Most people
end up pulling their shirts up anyway.
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 9:05 pm
ya the water is a friggin rip-off there, so i recomnd getting the free Monster energy, i dunno if they giv it out for free were u guys r, but here its free.
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 1:18 pm
All good pointers. I try to not wear tank tops, cus I have tatts, and I dont want them to fade early. I wore a hat last year though, it was one of those Kyo hats that Suncoast sold. (Kyo is from Fruits Basket, well the one I am talking about)
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:44 am
Well, that must suck. I went to the New York one 06' and bags and water were allowed. I thank the heavens I bought water with me, the water they were selling was 3bucks and it was hot. scream
Oh, and it's also unbearably hot and humid up North. It was 100 degrees at Warped. Me and my brother got soaked on the slip and slide and the nerf water gun tent thing....15 minutes later we were dry.
Oh...one important thing, to any other New Yorkers, in most New York concerts I have gone to, it is really foolish to wear Vans. Hardly no one does, because the people who do end up losing them crowd surfing, pits, or just standing in the crowd.
on a final note...
For god's sake....BRING SUN SCREEN!!!!
Don't just slather it on before going, bring the bottle with you. Despite being Hispanic and "tanning easily"....I got sun burned last year, because I'm really pale. xp
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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:58 pm
I usually wear cargo shorts, pockets come in handy for the sun lotion storage and free junk smile
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