The Official Sasquatch 2010 Board Meet-Up and Camping Thread

[fikus222]

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:D Sasquatch is right around the corner and there are quite a few Boardies attending this year. Therefore, we should try and facilitate a board meet-up, carpool, group picture and camping extravaganza :D

This thread will be used to create a comprehensive list of the Boardies planning on attending, where they will be staying and detail possible car pool situations. This list will be instrumental in organizing the creative shuffling necessary to pair the people who were unable to get into the Wildhorse Campgrounds with those people with Wildhorse Reservations and room in their car. Let no person be left behind nor left wanting at Sasquatch !!!

[fikus222]

I will edit this list as updates come in:

Wildhorse Campgrounds

fikus +2 (arriving Friday ~ 5pm)
guedita +1 (arriving Saturday morning)
Boarderwoozel and Dale Gribble (Friday TBD)
Faxman, Sin213, TommyboyUNM and Joel (Friday TBD)
MarkO, RagePatton and Becky (Friday TBD)
Chiapet HAS Room for 3 to WH (Arrive Friday ~12am)
invisiblerobots +7 (Friday afternoon)
Amyzzz +1 HAS Room for 1 to WH (Arrive Friday ~5pm / Depart Monday AM HAS Room for 2 to Seattle)

Sasquatch Premiere and GA Camping

Jigawig *Needs ride from Seattle on Friday*
IdiotequeTom +1 (Noon Saturday)
Barb, Quadromarshia +2 (Friday TBD)
Gonshman +4 (Friday TBD)


Other Offsite Facilities

HandBanana +1

Needs/Have Tickets

minogueCOMMAk (http://www.coachella.com/forum/member.php?u=30237) (needs all 3 days)
fancy restaurant (http://www.coachella.com/forum/member.php?u=30237) (may have extra GA Camping pass)
faxman75 (http://www.coachella.com/forum/member.php?u=74) (needs all 3 days)
spun711 (http://www.coachella.com/forum/member.php?u=32238) (needs Camping)
StubADubb (http://www.coachella.com/forum/member.php?u=27800) (HAS Wildhorse RSVP)
Chiapet (http://www.coachella.com/forum/member.php?u=3311) (Has room for 3 into Wildhorse)

[guedita]

me + 1 for Wildhorse camping, arriving late Friday night because of a late flight. 1 AMish, I expect.

[Gribbz]

I'm rolling with the woooozel. Does anyone have an extra 3 day pass by chance? My friend from Coach really wants to go.

[faxman75]

Wildhorse-Fax, Sin213, TommyboyUNM and Joel (my roommate who isn't on the board but some of you know)

[MarkO]

MarkO staying at WH and arriving with RagePatton & fiancee (his, not mine) :) Time TBD.

[chiapet]

I also have a Wildhorse camping pass and am tentatively camping with Barb and Amyzzz +1. Though we may want to reshuffle the carpool combos since I will be arriving late on Friday and they are going to arrive earlier in the day.

I'd *love* to get in earlier in the day to set up in daylight and hang out but I can't get out of work on Friday.

[Gribbz]

Are we posting everything Sasquatch related here now? If so, Dinosaur Feathers and some band called "TuNe-YaRdS" was added.

[jigawig]

Jigawig, going solo, staying in Sasquatch campgrounds, trying to figure out how I'm getting there from Seattle

[chiapet]

Danny, I suspect we have not enough Wild Horse camping spots to go around (it seems like we're short by at least several people), but if we come up with any extra spots, I'm sure we'd love to have you camp with us at WH.

We need to get on this camping pass + carpool thing.

[IdiotequeThom]

me +1 for sasquatch premiere camping. Getting there around noon on Saturday.

[jigawig]

I appreciate that, Heidi!! :thu I will actually be arriving to Seattle airport on Wed the 26, and head to vancouver for two days. I will return to Seattle that Fri morning. Would love to meet up with you peeps, whether in the campground or just at the fest!!

[minogueCOMMAk]

If anyone has or knows someone with an extra ticket. Please let me know via PM.

[fancy restaurant]

Danny, I suspect we have not enough Wild Horse camping spots to go around (it seems like we're short by at least several people), but if we come up with any extra spots, I'm sure we'd love to have you camp with us at WH.

We need to get on this camping pass + carpool thing.

Assuming I can get a ride with either Cara or Holly, I'll have an extra Gorge camping pass if anyone needs it.

[invisiblerobots]

I'm in for Wildhorse +at least 7, possibly more. Arriving in the afternoon Friday.

[faxman75]

If anyone has a lead on 2 single day Saturday or Sunday passes or full 3 day tickets post here or let me know.

[minogueCOMMAk]

If anyone has a lead on 2 single day Saturday or Sunday passes or full 3 day tickets post here or let me know.

I need a full 3 day pass as well.

[spun711]

Hey, I went to Coachella for the first time last week on my own and I am hooked. Does anyone have a camping spot open? the camping pass and festival pass appears sold out on ticketmaster, is it?? I will be flying from sf to portland friday and then driving to the gorge, let me know if anyone wants to carpool from portland.

[rage patton]

Oh shit. Wildhorse camping is gonna be a blast!

[MarkO]

Do they have WiFi at WH ?

[chiapet]

Not that I recall MarkO. I think you'd have difficulty finding wi-fi in the general area even, unless you managed to find an unsecured home network to attach to.

[MarkO]

Thanks.

btw, enjoy The Wedding Present tonight. They were excellent on Thurs. They had a very nice little taped lead in to Bizarro.

[StubbADubb]

Me + 1 at Wildhorse.

Don't have fest tix though but trying to at least get two one-day passes to Sunday and possibly Saturday.

If not, we'll just go and camp, drink, have fun, etc. I didn't get to camp at Coachella so I'm looking forward to this!

[StubbADubb]

Also, we aren't sure yet who might be joining us for camping, but we'll be there from possibly Friday night/Sat morning - heading home on Monday.

We'll have room for peeps to camp with us, they just might have to find a ride there and back...the spot is reserved till Tuesday.

I'll keep you posted and let you know if our friends are joining us or not.

[fikus222]

There are a lot of tickets available on Seattle's Craigslist:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/search/tix?query=sasquatch

[venturas90sgirl]

Assuming I can get a ride with either Cara or Holly, I'll have an extra Gorge camping pass if anyone needs it.

Ill give you a ride Scott. I'm leaving vta on the 20th and staying with the bff the first week but I can be in Seattle by friday afternoon. Fikus, I have a Wild Horse pass so you can add me.

[chiapet]

Oh yea, fikus, Barb is no longer staying at Wild Horse, so I have a spot in my car/pass. I'm guessing we'll arrive at WH around 11PM-12AM?

[fikus222]

Oh yea, fikus, Barb is no longer staying at Wild Horse, so I have a spot in my car/pass. I'm guessing we'll arrive at WH around 11PM-12AM?

Good deal, did Barb go over to the GA Camp? Also, since Guedita is arriving at WH around the same time frame, maybe you guys can caravan from Seattle.

[Gribbz]

I wonder who Barb is camping with. Everyone I know is doing WH...

[chiapet]

Barb is camping at the main sasquatch campground with Jordan.

Eric, I'm arriving in Seattle at 7:30 -- I'm expecting that with picking up rental & doing some beer/grocery shopping, we'll be at Wild Horse by 11 or 12. I think Cara is getting in to Seattle around 10:30.

[StubbADubb]

OK - so, it turns out that my bf's band is playing their last show on the Sasquatch weekend.

I guess that pretty much decides it - we aren't going. Too bad, I really wanted to meet up with some of you again, but I guess there's always Outside Lands and next year's Coachella!

ANYWAY - I AM SELLING MY WILDHORSE CAR CAMPING PASS. Of course, it's just a confirmation email from Wildhorse and from Paypal but that will have to do.

If anyone wants to buy it, DM me. Someone did request it once but I can't remember who it was...amy?? :)

[amyzzz]

I requested it -- I am currently checking with the husband. Can you wait a few hours? :)

edit: I just noticed this thread today -- ack.

[StubbADubb]

No prob, no one's messaged me yet :)

[MarkO]

What supermarkets/stores are in Quincy ?? WH allows cars in & out, correct ?

[faxman75]

Yes they do allow ins and outs. I don't know about supermarkets in Quincy but they have an AM/PM gas station about 15 minutes away or so. I'm sure you can google groceries or whatever near quincy.

[chiapet]

I don't remember there being anything you could call a "supermarket", but hearing that there are some smaller grocers in the next town over. I'm afraid the nearest town with real supermarkets & large stores is probably Wenatchee which is a 30-45 minute drive.

Your best bet would be to do the majority of your shopping in Seattle before getting on the road. You quickly move away from urban & suburban areas into pretty rural country. There is a supermarket and liquor store very close to the airport.

The AM/PM gas station Mark mentioned is very close and reasonably well stocked with beer for a rural gas station, but it's not going to have *everything* and doesn't have much in the way of groceries. There are a couple of family style diners/restaurants and a decent taco truck hovering in the area.

[fikus222]

There are markets in Quincy, but the closest city with a Safeway and Walmart is 22 miles away in the town of Ephrata.

Edit:

Last year we stopped for ice and our final groceries at a Safeway 1.5hrs East of Seattle, along hwy 90, in the city of Cle Elum, which is just over an hour West of the Festival.

[MarkO]

Thanks. Do you folks bring much in the way of food (meals, not snacks) or do you make do with the festival food ?

Likelihood of getting decent beer in an am/pm is slim to sod all. I'll be trucking beers north then ....

Mr Patton and I haven't decided on a meetup point yet in Seattle but I hope to get lunch in Fado's and maybe fill up a growler at Elysian Brewpub.

I've always solo'd at festivals or gone with a good friend. This will be different ! :)

[fikus222]

For the evening meal last year, we brought a Coleman gas grill to cook our hot dogs, chili and soup. In the mornings we had yogurt and peanut butter'n banana sandwiches. The midday meal(s) consisted of festival food (yakisoba bowls and chicken skewers).

This year I will again bring the gas grill, but I'm going to try some new stuff too i.e. grilled chicken sandwiches. Has anyone tried the pre-cooked chicken breasts that they sell next to the pre-made tuna? If so, how are they? I was thinking of grilling them up, melting cheese on'em and placing them in'a bun and have those as the after show meal.

We were in GA Camping last year, so the addition of WHs food menu is a major plus. Does anyone know how late they serve food?

[amyzzz]

Do we all have to caravan in at the same time to get spots together? I'm trying to work out if I should get my own pass (from stubbadub), and just go in Saturday morning, or if I should try to head in Friday night and set up camp in the dark.

Jacob is very leery of this whole plan (Sasquatch), so I gotta do what makes him the most comfortable.

[fikus222]

This might help Amyzzz, from the Wildhorse site:


If your Group includes more than 4 members or late arrivals, additional wrist bands may be purchased with cash at the Gate upon arrival.

Weren't they charging $10 for each person over 4? If so, wouldn't that mean it's prolly the same for people not arriving together, which would be helpful in maximizing our WH attendance. For instance, I have an RSVP for 4 people, but can only fit 3 peeps in my car, which might mean that for an additional $10 someone can get in on our RSVP. Right?

[chiapet]

Pretty late, Eric. They were still serving food, though a more limited version of the menu, after the last set when we camped there in '08 and it seems like they served dessert pretty late. The food was pretty decent too. The only thing I remember about late night food is that they got pissy about special ordering.

I don't bring a lot of food because I don't end up eating it. If you had a grill and no ambition to get into the festival very early, you could easily make breakfast & lunch. The food inside the Gorge venue is kind of crap, if I were more motivated I'd cook, but I usually just eat goldfish and drink. :)

Amy, I truly don't think we need to caravan together, BUT there are no guarantees about the spots when we come in separately. I think if we could at least arrange ourselves into a few groups (instead of all driving in separately), we have a better chance of having this work since we'll wear less on the patience of the people running it. (Who were really really nice people).

If we have a general idea of how many cars total, and when people are coming in, I'd be glad to email or call ahead to see what they have to say.

The campground is really small, and I seem to remember them setting aside a big spot for a group the year we camped there. And worst case, if someone got separated, they could probably move their tent the next morning.

[chiapet]

Weren't they charging $10 for each person over 4? If so, wouldn't that mean it's prolly the same for people not arriving together, which would be helpful in maximizing our WH attendance. For instance, I have an RSVP for 4 people, but can only fit 3 peeps in my car, which might mean that for an additional $10 someone can get in on our RSVP. Right?

I don't know how that works in terms of extra people -- I expect they mean people arriving without their own carload, since the spots are based on number of cars.

[venturas90sgirl]

I feel a little more comfortable about caravaning just because it's my 1st Sasquatch but with the arrangement of flights it's probably more realistic to do it in small groups for those who want to arrive Fri night vs. Sat morning.

[chiapet]

I don't really feel strongly about it either way. The considerations I was thinking of:

- It would suck for people getting in < 5PM to wait around several hours (especially since those of us coming in like 7-9PM will still probably want to do grocery shopping).

- If we wait until the last arrivals and all head in after, we won't get there until well after 1, maybe closer to 2. Will they still have a lot of adjacent spots? Will we aggravate everyone by rolling in 10 cars and setting up in the middle of the night?

- If we really just have one or two cars driving in very late, I think we can try to direct them to us, if the people who run the place are really not having it, worse case we sort it out in the morning.



BTW, my arrival estimates are based on the drive being about 2.5 hours. Adding in another ~1.5 hours to get car rentals, grocery shop, collect everyone, and because, let's face it, a lot of us are poky people when it comes to getting on the road.

[fikus222]

I think that if notify WH ahead of time, they would prolly do something to accommodate us as we arrive. Then our staggered arrival times wouldn't be all that disruptive.

[amyzzz]

I have to say I'm leaning towards hanging with Sasquatch veterans upon arrival to Seattle since I have no idea what to expect or where to go. Like I said before, my main concern is making Jacob comfortable because he is reluctant about going to Sasquatch and camping.

[guedita]

I think I'm the only one arriving really late, right? You should not wait on me.

[chiapet]

I think that if notify WH ahead of time, they would prolly do something to accommodate us as we arrive. Then our staggered arrival times wouldn't be all that disruptive.

I really truly do not think it will be a problem either. At most I think they might ask anyone arriving very late to park for the night and deal with it in the morning.

Cara, if you're the only group arriving late, I have no doubt we'll be able to figure out. Worst case they do not let you park next to us, and we help you move stuff over. I can't stress how small the campground is, even compared to Coachella.

[chiapet]

I have to say I'm leaning towards hanging with Sasquatch veterans upon arrival to Seattle since I have no idea what to expect or where to go. Like I said before, my main concern is making Jacob comfortable because he is reluctant about going to Sasquatch and camping.

If he is reluctant about camping and wants to set up during daylight, you should see if anyone else is heading over earlier in the day. I am pretty sure Aimz (zonkerb) tries to get there during daylight. Probably some of the Seattle locals too. I don't find setting up in the dark to be problematic but I know my tent well.

[MarkO]

Thanks fikus. I can bring my 2burner grill as well then. I premade some food in '07 when I went and just had to heat it up. Worked well.

[Gribbz]

Not sure when Jeff and I are arriving. How big is Wild Horse? Hopefully it won't be too hard to camp near each other.

[herro kitty]

StubbaDubb, if Amy doesn't buy the WH pass from you anymore, I'd like to grab it from you :)

[amyzzz]

ha, I was just gonna PM Stubbadub. I'm at a loss on what to do -- as long as Barb gets into Wild Horse, I'm cool. We can get it and take you, Barb, or you can take it.

[herro kitty]

Haha ah that's fine, you need it so you can drive back on Monday anyhow :) I really want to camp in WH! If anyone can find a car pass please let me know. We were only planning on doing the regular camping 'cause WH sold out. It would be so great to camp with you guys :D

[venturas90sgirl]

I think ill try to arrive midday also. I'm one of those likes to get there early kind of people.

[fikus222]

My groupies and I were going to leave Seattle ~1pm > lunch in Leavenworth > Arrive WH ~5pm. The sunset (http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=234&month=5&year=2010&obj=sun&afl=-11&day=1) for Memorial Weekend is slated for ~9pm, so there'll be plenty of light to set up shop with.

[amyzzz]

Ok, I'm trying to work things out with Stubbadubb. I think she's going to check if the Wild Horse pass is transferable.

[faxman75]

Sure it is. Your confirmation has your name on it and they have a clipboard with all the names when you arrive. They cross off the name on the clipboard and wristband everyone. They aren't checking ID's and they just want to make sure more than one person isn't using the same camping pass.

[invisiblerobots]

We'll be heading out from Seattle Friday morning and arriving around noon. We always cook our meals there and bring food into the venue as the food at the Gorge is terrible. The last major town with grocery stores and liquor is Ellensburg, which is about 30 minutes west of the river on I-90. After that it's just mini-marts.

[chiapet]

If you're really worried about transferring the WH pass, perhaps you could have StubbADubb forward you the receipt/confirmation? I had already contacted WH earlier this year and they said that was all that was needed.

[HandBanana]

We are hoteling in Wenenechetehehchewachtaneneneneee but would love to meet up with some bordelz

[chiapet]

We'll be heading out from Seattle Friday morning and arriving around noon. We always cook our meals there and bring food into the venue as the food at the Gorge is terrible. The last major town with grocery stores and liquor is Ellensburg, which is about 30 minutes west of the river on I-90. After that it's just mini-marts.

Perhaps this is overly ambitious for our group, but with the number of us camping together, our consensus on how bad the gorge food is, and at least one or two people stating they were bringing grills/stoves...

Do we want to have a group breakfast or lunch? Maybe even just the first day? I can't bring a stove but can do some grocery shopping before I leave Seattle.

Normally I end up eating total garbage the whole time, might be nice to have real food and veggies and such. I am not vegetarian but every year I've gotten bent out of shape over not having anything but sandwiches and greasy stuff to eat.

[chiapet]

We are hoteling in Wenenechetehehchewachtaneneneneee but would love to meet up with some bordelz

Our shuttle will be dropping us off in the parking lot, so I'm certain it would be easy to meet up before going in, AND as well, the venue is small so there is no possible way to hide from us.

[MarkO]

Perhaps this is overly ambitious for our group, but with the number of us camping together, our consensus on how bad the gorge food is, and at least one or two people stating they were bringing grills/stoves...

Do we want to have a group breakfast or lunch? Maybe even just the first day? I can't bring a stove but can do some grocery shopping before I leave Seattle.

A group breakfast would be cool.

[faxman75]

If you're really worried about transferring the WH pass, perhaps you could have StubbADubb forward you the receipt/confirmation? I had already contacted WH earlier this year and they said that was all that was needed.

The reciept/confirmation is on the actual pass as well.

[venturas90sgirl]

I'm down for group breakfast! Ill have the trusty Honda with me and two of my three coolers so I can shop and carry supplies. To clarify this is Saturday morning were talking about?

[TommyboyUNM]

I think a group breakfast would be great. Group lunch might be pushing it. I don't want to do anything to cause late arrival to the festival.

Holly, I was thinking group breakfast all 3 mornings. If we have supplies, why not?

And the food in the venue is tolerable to me. Just something to fill me up while seeing bands.

[venturas90sgirl]

Its my first trip and I the general consensus seems to be: great venue, crappy food so I'm down for some supply shopping. I can probably bring pans from my house if someone else has a grill and then we can all gather input on a shopping list.

[invisiblerobots]

We're down for breakfasts too. We'll have at least one 2-burner stove we usually wind up cooking a bunch of food for other people anyway.

[Gribbz]

Haha ah that's fine, you need it so you can drive back on Monday anyhow :) I really want to camp in WH! If anyone can find a car pass please let me know. We were only planning on doing the regular camping 'cause WH sold out. It would be so great to camp with you guys :D

Who are you coming with Barb?

[faxman75]

I think a group breakfast would be great. Group lunch might be pushing it. I don't want to do anything to cause late arrival to the festival.

Holly, I was thinking group breakfast all 3 mornings. If we have supplies, why not?

And the food in the venue is tolerable to me. Just something to fill me up while seeing bands.

I agree with all of this.

[MarkO]

The waiting for the food is the worst. ~1hr for a bowl of slop.

[venturas90sgirl]

Campground cooking, can't wait!

[TommyboyUNM]

The waiting for the food is the worst. ~1hr for a bowl of slop.

I don't remember this at all. I waited 5-10 minutes for a burger, I think. I don't even remember what I ate. A chicken bowl may have happened at some point, though I convince myself I ate a chicken bowl everywhere I've ever been. It's sort of my default food (???).

Heidi, Mark, anybody else who spent time with me last year.....did we eat at the festival? Or all weekend, for that matter? I just remember seeing bands.

Maybe I'll make some cheesy scrambled eggs and french toast for breakfast. Maybe not.

[MarkO]

I don't remember this at all......

This was in '05. After that I said never again.

btw '05 had a great lineup for a 1day. The Pixies, Wilco, Kanye, The Frames and more.

[amyzzz]

I think a group breakfast would be great. Group lunch might be pushing it. I don't want to do anything to cause late arrival to the festival.

Holly, I was thinking group breakfast all 3 mornings. If we have supplies, why not?

And the food in the venue is tolerable to me. Just something to fill me up while seeing bands.
I'm down for a group meal ANY TIME that day since I won't be going into the festival until Sunday. :)

[faxman75]

Heidi, Mark, anybody else who spent time with me last year.....did we eat at the festival? Or all weekend, for that matter? I just remember seeing bands.


I eat at the fest and in the past 2 years of attendance I have never once waited in a line for food. Maybe I pick the right time to eat or something but I can't even picture an hour line anywhere at the festival. I'm guessing they have changed things if it used to be a pain in the ass.

I think I had a bowl of noodles with chicken or something. I've had their cheese steak as well. It's all very meh

[invisiblerobots]

In 2006 I watched the entire Band of Horses set while waiting in line for the ATM. Lesson learned.

[faxman75]

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My expectations are lowered because of the less intimate main stage performance we will get this year. I can't wait.

[MarkO]

Can we throw up some sort of a faq / useful info for Sasquatch newbs ? as in yes it's May but you need to pack for 3 seasons. That kind of thing.

'05 had scorching hot weather. '06 had a big hailstorm that shutdown performances. '07 had high winds that shutdown the mainstage. Damn cold too.

[venturas90sgirl]

Ill probably pack layers (jeans, tees, hoodies, light dresses to cover most bases). I don't want to be caught off guard. Its Washington after all but yeah, some noob advice would be great.

Like I should actually remember to stake my tent this time.

[chiapet]

I don't remember waiting more than a couple of minutes for food, but I also give up easily because I'd rather be watching a band than eating.

Let's plan for brunch Saturday & Sunday (and maybe Monday if we have managed to keep groceries fresh that long), to satisfy both getting fed and getting into the venue early. Keep in mind they let you bring food in to the venue too.

Judging by last year it may be extremely important to get there early on Saturday. The line was amazingly long for admission to the venue.

For weather/clothing, you're on the right track, Holly. I've only gone two years but have not been very cold *except* when it's raining. There have been days where it was very warm and very sunny and a sundress or shorts + tshirt were perfect. By night I wanted a sweatshirt. For sleeping you will probably want long pants.

No matter what, plan for rain. :)

[venturas90sgirl]

Oh of course I can easily pack a rain jacket if necessary.

I'm totally down for brunch, should get some packages of pastries for the mornings, do they have smart & final up there because they have great choices? If not costco would probably work.

[amyzzz]

I'm wondering if Heidi has a spreadsheet somewhere with people's real names and board names lined up next to each other....

[chiapet]

Janelle, Jeff or Scott would probably be the ones to ask about that. Yes to Costco (though probably not -near- the Gorge). Not sure about Smart & Final.

Was thinking maybe things that are easy to prepare/keep, maybe just like eggs, prepared potatoes, bacon or something, tomatoes/salsa, bread, tortillas, toppings, so people could either have eggs + toast + etc or some sort of breakfast burrito? All of that stuff seems reasonably easy to keep in a cooler over the weekend.

[chiapet]

I'm wondering if Heidi has a spreadsheet somewhere with people's real names and board names lined up next to each other....

Hah... I don't. I just have the benefit of having met most of the people on this thread.

[chiapet]

Maybe I'll make some cheesy scrambled eggs and french toast for breakfast. Maybe not.

I missed this part of your post and would be up for that. :)

[miscorrections]

Can I get a holler from people who are going to be in Seattle on that Friday and would like to have drinks?

[Gribbz]

Holla

[rage patton]

Most likely holla.

[MarkO]

Can I get a holler from people who are going to be in Seattle on that Friday and would like to have drinks?

What time ?

[Gribbz]

I land around 4. Whenever is good for yall.

[TommyboyUNM]

Can I get a holler from people who are going to be in Seattle on that Friday and would like to have drinks?

Holler, BUT I get in at 6:35 and I'm not sure what the rest of our group (Mark, Jason, Joel) has in mind as far as when to get to The Gorge.

So, would some place close to I-90 be possible? Don't inconvenience yourself to convenience us. It's cool if not. But it would be cool to hang out for some amount of time.

[faxman75]

I land around 4. Whenever is good for yall.

I land around 3:40 and if I would have to wait a few hours, I wouldn't mind some drinks in between. Depends on the time though of course and how it would be squeezed in between meeting up with people and heading off to Wild Horse.

eta

yeah or what tommy said

[miscorrections]

If I'm gettin' drinks with people it needs to be in reasonable bussing distance since no way am I driving. That rules out either side of the I-90. I do not get off work until 5:30ish. I could be at a bar in my neighborhood by probably 6:15ish.

[miscorrections]

Keep in mind if anyone is going to be in town on that Monday that's good too.

[MarkO]

If I'm gettin' drinks with people it needs to be in reasonable bussing distance since no way am I driving. That rules out either side of the I-90. I do not get off work until 5:30ish. I could be at a bar in my neighborhood by probably 6:15ish.

Aren't you driving to the fest that night ?

[miscorrections]

No, I am not going to Sasquatch. I would just like to see the folks who are.

[chiapet]

Blegh. I land at 7:30, and if I'm driving I probably shouldn't head to a bar with you. :pulse

I don't think I need to be at the airport until like 3 on Monday... maybe if we get on the road early enough, lunch with you?

[miscorrections]

Depends...I'm driving back from Portland on Monday and probably won't be back until noon at the latest.

[MarkO]

Blegh. I land at 7:30, and if I'm driving I probably shouldn't head to a bar with you. :pulse

I don't think I need to be at the airport until like 3 on Monday... maybe if we get on the road early enough, lunch with you?

+1.

[Gribbz]

I don't think Jeff and I have any plans once he picks me up. I guess we'll just play it by ear.

[TommyboyUNM]

Corinna, can you grab some lunch on Tuesday? That might be less hectic than Friday night. We have a month, though, so we can think of something. How far are you from the airport/I-90? Maybe I can look at the detour then run a cost/benefit analysis.

[TommyboyUNM]

Blegh. I land at 7:30, and if I'm driving I probably shouldn't head to a bar with you. :pulse

I don't think I need to be at the airport until like 3 on Monday... maybe if we get on the road early enough, lunch with you?

Keep in mind, I think we're mistaking Tuesday for Monday. The festival's last day is Monday.

[faxman75]

Tuesday lunch would definitely work well......that is if you happen to make it back to Seattle in time Corrina.

[MarkO]

Keep in mind, I think we're mistaking Tuesday for Monday. The festival's last day is Monday.

Whoops, yeah.

[miscorrections]

I have a job, you unproductive members of society. I can't do shit on Tuesday.

[chiapet]

Shit, I meant Tuesday. Stupid Sat-Mon festival screws me up.

You can't go to lunch? Even if we come fetch you?

[TommyboyUNM]

Well, we're just going to have to make Friday work. You make my life extremely difficult.

[MarkO]

I have a job, you unproductive members of society. I can't do shit on Tuesday.

Priorities, priorities.

[miscorrections]

I can't really schedule lunch time because it totally depends on what I have to do that day.

[chiapet]

I have really strict rules regarding drinking before I'm going to drive (partially due to getting tipsy too easy and partially for reasons I won't go into). Maybe if whoever ends up in my car doesn't object, they will drink with you while I watch and mope. :)

[boarderwoozel3]

I don't think Jeff and I have any plans once he picks me up. I guess we'll just play it by ear.

Sounds about right.

[miscorrections]

Wait so when are you all driving out there on Friday? Doesn't it not start until Saturday late morning/early afternoon?

[jigawig]

someone posted this on the sasquatch boards...i could not stop laughing!!!

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=11279497

[TommyboyUNM]

We're all planning on getting to Wildhorse at various points Friday night. Last year we got to our camp site really late and set up just fine, so I wouldn't be sweating that. I just don't wanna speak for other people who are sharing my car.

Name a bar in your neighborhood so I can Mapquest stuff and work it out.

[miscorrections]

Uh, my favorite bar is the Redwood but depending on how many people actually want to come that may be a bad idea. It's not very big.

[MarkO]

Wait so when are you all driving out there on Friday? Doesn't it not start until Saturday late morning/early afternoon?

I'd prefer not to deal with Memorial-weekend-Friday-traffic-leaving-Seattle.

No disrespect but WA has the worst flippin' drivers in the country. Completely oblivious to everything.

[TommyboyUNM]

Uh, my favorite bar is the Redwood but depending on how many people actually want to come that may be a bad idea. It's not very big.

If it's in the general area of other options then that will work for our purposes right now.

[miscorrections]

Disrespect all you want, I'm not from WA and don't care. Plus they are fairly bad and the stupid speed limit is too low.

[full on idle]

you should go get chocolate martinis

[miscorrections]

We should do that.

[full on idle]

did you already buy your tMG ticket for Portland?

[miscorrections]

Hannah bought my ticket for that and I bought hers for LCD the previous day. Are you going?

[Gribbz]

I really hope we get "Dance Yrself Clean."

[full on idle]

I think I've decided to try to get Sunday tickets for Sasquatch off Craigslist or something and go to that. I've never been to the Gorge.

[venturas90sgirl]

I've heard that the Gorge is one of the most gorgeous venues out there! Personally I can't wait!

[wmgaretjax]

if something goes down before or after. i'm in. only going to sasquatch one day... but i'd be game for something in the city.

[MarkO]

I've heard that the Gorge is one of the most gorgeous venues out there! Personally I can't wait!

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[TommyboyUNM]

if something goes down before or after. i'm in. only going to sasquatch one day... but i'd be game for something in the city.

Looks like Friday the 28th somewhere in the Capitol Hill area. We (me, Fax, Sin, Joel) will be there around 7:45 or 8:00 most likely, but you all can obviously meet up whenever and we'll join you.

[herro kitty]

Who are you coming with Barb?

I'm going with Jordan (Quadromarshia) and his 2 friends. I reeeeeeeeally want to camp at WH so badly though. Maybe I can pitch in for both camps??


Can I get a holler from people who are going to be in Seattle on that Friday and would like to have drinks?

YES! I arrive at like 10:55am anyhow. Hehehe :)

[invisiblerobots]

I'd prefer not to deal with Memorial-weekend-Friday-traffic-leaving-Seattle.

No disrespect but WA has the worst flippin' drivers in the country. Completely oblivious to everything.

QFT. We're getting the fuck out of the city as early as possible on Friday morning. I-90 totally bottlenecks just after you go over Snoqualmie Pass, especially on holiday/Gorge event weekends. I plan on having everything set up and cracking a beer by early afternoon.

[guedita]

Will the traffic be terrible Saturday morning? I'm considering staying in a motel in Seattle Friday night...

[invisiblerobots]

Will the traffic be terrible Saturday morning? I'm considering staying in a motel in Seattle Friday night...

I wouldn't imagine it being too bad Saturday morning as most travelers will be traveling on Friday afternoon/evening. Your only real worry might be up at the pass but it shouldn't be terrible.

[amyzzz]

Keep in mind if anyone is going to be in town on that Monday that's good too.
I might be down for Monday. Not enough time on Friday -- I want to head out to Wild Horse as soon as I can.

edit: I believe I am the only one leaving the fest on Monday, so yeah, I am definitely available on Monday, unlike these other shmucks.

[TommyboyUNM]

I don't remember this awful traffic leaving Seattle last year. Maybe I was already in vacation mode at that point and just didn't care.

[faxman75]

There has not been awful traffic the past two years and I figured it's because we leave well after rush hour. Our departures have always been after 8-9PM. The highway was smooth sailing the whole way.

So are we the only car going to this meetup? Are we going to meet up with the others who arrive late after the meetup or just head right to wildhorse after we stop? Just curious.

[amyzzz]

I'm still confused about where Barb is gonna end up. I am buying the WH pass from Stubbadubb, so Barb, you can come into Wild Horse with us whenever. (if you want)

[invisiblerobots]

The pass can definitely back up at peak hours. I've had it add an hour easily to an otherwise uneventful drive east from Seattle.

[rage patton]

I'm going with Jordan (Quadromarshia) and his 2 friends. I reeeeeeeeally want to camp at WH so badly though. Maybe I can pitch in for both camps??


Jordan is coming? Awesome!

[MarkO]

The pass can definitely back up at peak hours. I've had it add an hour easily to an otherwise uneventful drive east from Seattle.

I've never driven the pass. Less lanes ? or just slower traffic ?

[venturas90sgirl]

I'm confused if there is a meetup before going in, where will that be?

[amyzzz]

somewhere in Seattle.

[invisiblerobots]

I've never driven the pass. Less lanes ? or just slower traffic ?

It cuts down to two lanes that twist around the lake just after you go past the ski resort. Couple that with a seemingly neverending cycle of construction and heavy traffic and you can have some serious backups.

[herro kitty]

Amy! I'm texting you right meow :)

[venturas90sgirl]

Oh sweet! That should be easy enough being fairly acquainted with the town.

[TommyboyUNM]

I'm confused if there is a meetup before going in, where will that be?

In the Capitol Hill area. At a place called Redwood, unless there are too many people who want to go. Looks to be 25 minutes or so from the airport, pretty close to I-5, and not really too far from I-90. I don't think it's out of the way and it would be cool to stop in and see Corinna and maybe Jared for an hour or so before hitting the road.

That would put us at Wildhorse past midnight or so, I'm guessing. We were up until 5:00 or 6:00 last year, anyway, so it shouldn't be a pain. I don't plan on staying up like that this year.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

I haven't posted here yet. I will be coming into Sasquatch late Friday night (or possibly the afternoon), camping with 4 friends.

[guedita]

I am totally interested in group breakfasts, and will bring food to share.

[miscorrections]

In the Capitol Hill area. At a place called Redwood, unless there are too many people who want to go. Looks to be 25 minutes or so from the airport, pretty close to I-5, and not really too far from I-90. I don't think it's out of the way and it would be cool to stop in and see Corinna and maybe Jared for an hour or so before hitting the road.

That would put us at Wildhorse past midnight or so, I'm guessing. We were up until 5:00 or 6:00 last year, anyway, so it shouldn't be a pain. I don't plan on staying up like that this year.

Yay. This works for me. Unless, as you say, there are too many people because the place is not that big.

[faxman75]

I haven't posted here yet. I will be coming into Sasquatch late Friday night (or possibly the afternoon), camping with 4 friends.

Wilid Horse or main camp ground?

[MarkO]

I believe this is WH in the lower right. Can someone confirm ?

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[faxman75]

Sure. Thought I don't know who is going to recognize it from an arial shot. It is on baseline and that looks like where it should be. It's the patch of green to the far right though to carlify. Just to the left of the not so green larger patch.

[MarkO]

Sure. Thought I don't know who is going to recognize it from an arial shot. .........

You don't going flying on weekends ? :)

[faxman75]

I wish I did. That would be a beautiful place to do it too.

[MarkO]

Wouldn't it ?? Imagine flying to a festival ??

I was at a class in Austin years ago and one of the other guys there had flown there in his own plane. The rest of us schmucks were stuck flying cattle class on a commercial flight.

[chiapet]

I don't remember this awful traffic leaving Seattle last year. Maybe I was already in vacation mode at that point and just didn't care.

The reason you don't remember traffic is because we didn't even leave Seattle until like 11PM? And apparently what I thought was staying reasonably above the speed limit was considered lunatic driving. :nono

Most of us are arriving after rush hour, and the time to wait for luggage, get the rental, get groceries, adds up.

[chiapet]

I believe this is WH in the lower right. Can someone confirm ?

Yup, as Mark said, the very right lower corner.

Also, this is a good time to point out, Baseline is the road you want to remember, if you're camping at WH and arriving (or coming or going from the campgrounds) during a time when there could be festival related traffic (like a couple of hours before/after the festival) -- instead of using silica to get back to the highway.

You can take baseline out to beverly burke and get to the access road for the George exit of I-90 (which has a gas station with beer, subway, a couple of small restaurants). For example:

http://redirx.com/?eeh1

[fancy restaurant]

Aziz Ansari cancelled.

sucks.

[MarkO]

Aziz Ansari cancelled.

sucks.

Fack!

He was hilarious in '07.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

Wilid Horse or main camp ground?

Main campground. I thought is was sold out but we got tickets, 99 for the car,

[guedita]

My boyfriend and I are staying in a hotel Friday night and driving out to Wild Horse Saturday morning, if anyone needs a ride or anything.

[chiapet]

Amy and her husband have been able to pick up a camping pass (since they will not be staying for the festival on Monday).

So this means I have a WH pass with 3 open spots (and in theory the same in a to-be-rented car).

[fikus222]

Amy and her husband have been able to pick up a camping pass (since they will not be staying for the festival on Monday).

So this means I have a WH pass with 3 open spots (and in theory the same in a to-be-rented car).

Does this mean that Amy and Jacob will be staying at the Sasquatch Campgrounds?

Also, I updated the first page to reflect your available car and camping spots.

[chiapet]

I think they have a WH pass.

[ZonkerB]

... I am pretty sure Aimz (zonkerb) tries to get there during daylight ...

Yes, me and my now ex- should be getting to WH pretty early as I'm thinking we'll stay in Kennewick Thursday night, again. Last year we got to the VIP (ha!) campground at 1.

I'll have some of the stuff left over from Coachella with me (vodka and jack in waterbottles, some Monsters, water, etc.). Is it worthwhile to bring a couple of canopies? We were pretty much baking in the sun last year during the morning, until the Welsh nextdoor left us their canopy for Monday. WH has shade to share, or no?

Will also bring coolers and a couple of extra chairs ...

[chiapet]

I don't recall WH having shade outside of the little area near the "restaurant" kitchen. I never felt so hot that I needed shade last year BUT in 2008 when it was raining it would have been nice to have canopies. Instead of hiding in tents and cars.

If you have space, bring them, we'll use them. And extra coolers would be awesome and appreciated. Did you see that we're planning on trying to cook breakfast each day? :)

[chiapet]

BTW, WH has no rules against liquor, so we do not need to sneak.... I still giggle to myself thinking of the number of times someone took a huge gulp of vodka thinking they'd gotten a cold water.

[ZonkerB]

It cuts down to two lanes that twist around the lake just after you go past the ski resort. Couple that with a seemingly neverending cycle of construction and heavy traffic and you can have some serious backups.

Damn - now I'm having some painful flashbacks! I love Seattle, but driving in and around the Cascades is really bad for my homicidal tendencies. Driving up from Yootaw, I'll just need to focus on ignoring the 'Kill Obama' bumperstickers.

[rage patton]

I'm bringing my canopy.

[invisiblerobots]

Damn - now I'm having some painful flashbacks! I love Seattle, but driving in and around the Cascades is really bad for my homicidal tendencies. Driving up from Yootaw, I'll just need to focus on ignoring the 'Kill Obama' bumperstickers.

You should be among friends up here if I'm reading you right.

[invisiblerobots]

I'm bringing my canopy.

We'll be with a canopy as well with blanketed crash areas, chairs, double burnered stove, coolers, etc. We've been doing this for several years and we keep refining the experience.

[ZonkerB]

I don't recall WH having shade outside of the little area near the "restaurant" kitchen. I never felt so hot that I needed shade last year BUT in 2008 when it was raining it would have been nice to have canopies. Instead of hiding in tents and cars.

If you have space, bring them, we'll use them. And extra coolers would be awesome and appreciated. Did you see that we're planning on trying to cook breakfast each day? :)

Will do. Should be plenty of space as Sam & I will be sharing the 'condo' tent.

Saw the b-fast plans. Sweet! We'll be bringing a small grill, too since Sam is allergic to gluten and the food inside the venue is death to him.

The Kirkland "water" bottles are coming with - I'm sure someone will find a use for them :)

Does anyone want 5-Hour Shots, or is that just a Karen thing? ;) I can make a Costco run before leaving Slick City or Kennewick.

[ZonkerB]

Hey, Invisible, are you a PAW person I should be remembering? I'm a former Capitol Hill resident and am drawing a Friday night blank at who other than Janelle is a Seattle-ite.

[chiapet]

I don't think invis has been by our area at Coachella, but you *might* have met him or saw him at Sasquatch last year.

[ZonkerB]

I don't think invis has been by our area at Coachella, but you *might* have met him or saw him at Sasquatch last year.

Hmm, only if he was in the womens' shower line: I spent a good chunk of time there ...

[chiapet]

And yes, we will definitely find a use for the russian water. I plan on making bloody marys to go along with breakfast. Maybe if I have enough time to shop I'll get stuff for mimosas too.

The cooking is going to be a good thing! The more I think about it, the more I was dreading the food choices in the venue.

[chiapet]

Hmm, only if he was in the womens' shower line: I spent a good chunk of time there ...

LOL. WH is so different. There will be a shower line if you don't get up early... but it's like a 30-45 min line TOPS. It's also a unisex line so you don't get stuck behind 50 girls who've all decided to shave and put on makeup.

We ran into him a few times at different sets but I can't remember who was with us at the time. Come to think of it, I don't remember seeing you IN the venue very much.

[ZonkerB]

We ran into him a few times at different sets but I can't remember who was with us at the time. Come to think of it, I don't remember seeing you IN the venue very much.

I was there with Seattle droogs who fear camping and non-obscure bands :)

Of course, you'd think think this would have put us at the same stages, but I was trying to keep Lisa and Steve happy and not too overwhelmed by the whole great outdoors of it all so we spent much time looking for shade, sitting on the hillsides or in that grassy area where behind that Jack Daniels dispensary.

I only regret that I wasn't able to focus more on The Hazards of Love.

[chiapet]

Bumping. Just a reminder for those of you without camping passes or rides sorted... I have a WH camping pass and no one to share it with at present. :)

[amyzzz]

I have room for 1 for Wildhorse, arriving in Seattle 5pm-ish. (It's me + Jacob + Barb if she wants in)

Also, leaving Monday morning, will have room to carpool 2.

[rage patton]

I love how we somehow went from not enough at wildhorse... to having extra room haha.

[amyzzz]

sold out n stuff.

[venturas90sgirl]

Hey all, so I'm in a little bit of a bind. Due to family emergency the road trip will not be happening. I need to fly to Boston next week and with Sasquatch so close ill probably fly directly into Seatac from either Logan or one of the NY airports. If anyone can give me a ride let me know, I do have my Wild Horse pass still.

Scott, I know I'm supposed to drive with you but ill try to work it out maybe ill just rent a car.

So so sorry I'm throwing this out so soon but its been hell for me the last week trying to figure this out and now I need to scramble for flights. Ill keep you guys posted here and on fb with any updates. Thank you so much if you can help.

[invisiblerobots]

Two weeks, bitches!

[amyzzz]

Don't know your real name, but when are you getting in venturas90sgirl? My flight arrives on Friday at 4:45 (god-willing), and we could probably give you a ride. We already have a WH pass.

It's me and my husband Jacob and possibly herro kitty Barbara if she jumps aboard just to get WH privileges. We're renting a "mid-size" vehicle.

[faxman75]

Her name is Holly. :)

[venturas90sgirl]

I don't know yet. The second I get off work, I'm calling around and checking flights online. Some things just came up that were unexpected and I'm scrambling to make it all work out. Ill defifinitely let you know though.

[HandBanana]

Tame Impala are touring with MGMT.
Wish they'd get shoehorned onto this lineup somehow.

[chiapet]

Holly, I also still have a pass but no carpooling sorted out (I reserved a car rental though). The only catch is that I'm arriving a bit later on Friday (7:30-8PM?).

[guedita]

Are we still planning on a group picture for this?

[fikus222]

Are we still planning on a group picture for this?

Definitely, one possible place we could take the pic is at the overlook area near the Main stage's concession stands, but anywhere will do really.

[amyzzz]

Can I bring glowsticks/bracelets with me on carry-on luggage? Anyone tried it? :D

[fancy restaurant]

Holly, I also still have a pass but no carpooling sorted out (I reserved a car rental though). The only catch is that I'm arriving a bit later on Friday (7:30-8PM?).

HEIDI WTF YOU SAID YOU WOULD GIVE ME A RIDE.

[boarderwoozel3]

Not sure about carry-ons but I had no problems checking a tube of glow to Coachella.

[fancy restaurant]

oh wait. you posted that on the 14th. maybe i just hadn't talked to you yet.

[chiapet]

Yup :) It's from last week. So far my car is you, possibly Kylie (if she finds a cheap festival ticket), and gribbz on the way back.

[chiapet]

Amy, iffy, will probably depend on how picky the TSA agent is being.

[boarderwoozel3]

Would it be possible for Gribbz and/or myself to get a lift out there, too?

[amyzzz]

Maybe I should just pack some cheap-o Michael's bracelets and hope for the best. Worst they can do is toss them....right?

[minogueCOMMAk]

It isn't looking likely because I can't find anything for less than $300 and I won't be paying more than $250.

[guedita]

Kylie, if you are feeling adventurous you could just come and try to buy tickets day of. If you can't get in, well, you can just stay at the campground and cook a 9 course meal for us to come home to.

I think we should aim to do the group picture on Sunday.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

Is there a Walmart/Safeway/something off the sort nearby the entrance to the regular Sasquatch camping grounds where we could load up on supplies before going inside?

[chiapet]

No. ~20-30 miles away I think. You'll want to shop before you get there. It's sort of in the middle of nowhere.

[chiapet]

Jeff, I'd have room for you two if Kylie can't go (I'm holding out a little longer in case she can!) It will be a tight fit with 4 people + camping gear, so it may not be the comfiest ride. :)

[amyzzz]

I hope Kylie goes! We have room after all. :)

[boarderwoozel3]

It isn't looking likely because I can't find anything for less than $300 and I won't be paying more than $250.

Week of. People get desperate not wanting to eat their ticket, last minute trip cancellations, etc, etc. It'll be there. And if you need people in Seattle to pick up a pass or whatever, well, hi.

[minogueCOMMAk]

I have to just go ahead and say no. I found tickets for $275, but the bus or airfare is outrageous. It's like 400 dollars to take a BUS to Seattle. It's just not something I can afford. I would love to go with you all and dance all day and eat pancakes and drink some cold beer, but it just isn't financially possible. I am sure you are all going to have an amazing time, so take some great pictures so I can relive it with you.

Hopefully, next year.

Edit: Give me 2 more days. I am going to see what I can hustle. I'm not that far off.

[invisiblerobots]

Is there a Walmart/Safeway/something off the sort nearby the entrance to the regular Sasquatch camping grounds where we could load up on supplies before going inside?

Last major stop is Ellensburg on I-90, about 30 minutes west of the venue. It's a (minor) college town so it has the major grocery and liquor needs for your trip and all conveniently located near the highway. You'll probably want to fill your gas tank here too.

[fikus222]

It bears repeating that Washington is one of those progressive states that only sells Hard Alcohol at state-run liquor stores, which aren't all that conveniently located and have very limited hours of operation.

[amyzzz]

hahaha you guys and your alcohol.

[PJandBompton]

It bears repeating that Washington is one of those progressive states that only sells Hard Alcohol at state-run liquor stores, which aren't all that conveniently located and have very limited hours of operation.

WOW. that sucks lol

I would've loved to hit this fest, but things didn't work out...would've been disappointed at CuDi playing at fucking 4:30 in the afternoon anyways, he's an act that needs to be on at night. the late night Roo show is gonna be insane...

[ZonkerB]

Thursday's almost here :)! Word to Coachella folk staying at Wildhorse - please avoid purchasing any plastic cups - I'm bringing a bunch that were left over from April.

[Gribbz]

So how's security? Will I get patted down before I enter the fest?

[fikus222]

So how's security? Will I get patted down before I enter the fest?

There's a very good chance that you won't be searched at all, except if you have a bag, then they'll glance inside. Last year, we saw people who actually brought in whole bottles of hard alcohol, including 1.75L bottles :p

[Gribbz]

Outstanding.

Also, does anyone have a portable ipod player? It would be nice to hear some tunes while we're setting up and what not.

[chiapet]

I have a small speaker dock that I can bring. They're not very loud though.

[HandBanana]

I still want Posies to do a Frosting set dammit.

[Gribbz]

I have a small speaker dock that I can bring. They're not very loud though.

Eh, better than nothing.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

Do we have a count of who is staying in Wild Horse and who is in regular old Sasquatch camping? I will be camping in regular Sasquatch camping with some friends, it would be cool if some board people want to drop by.

[Gribbz]

I think you're the only one doing the regular camping... could be wrong though.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

I think you're the only one doing the regular camping... could be wrong though.

Nice. I will carry the Coachella flag proudly.

[fikus222]

Do we have a count of who is staying in Wild Horse and who is in regular old Sasquatch camping? I will be camping in regular Sasquatch camping with some friends, it would be cool if some board people want to drop by.

As far as I know this is an up to date account of where the boardies attending Sasquatch are staying:

http://www.coachella.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1712830&postcount=2

[chiapet]

I think Jordan and some of his friends are camping in the main campgrounds, as well as Danny (jigawig).

[MarkO]

Started packing my bag this evening ..............

[chiapet]

I hope it warms up a little bit before the weekend. It's been around 42F at night the last couple of days.

[amyzzz]

I'm packing today because I'm leaving today (for SF anyway). SF weather is 50's and rainy all week. :(

[chiapet]

Yea it has felt really cold at night here, too, the past few nights.

[faxman75]

Well, the weather has certainly taken a nose dive in the past few days. We were looking at 80's and sunny all weekend this past Friday. Now.

Weather.com Quincy, Washington

Saturday - 65 showers
Sunday - 74 partly cloudy
Monday - 75 partly cloudy

Accuweather Quincy, Washington

Saturday - 69 mostly cloudy
Sunday - 71 clouds/limited sun
Monday - 74 mostly cloudy

The lows at night are 50.

[Quadromarshia]

Well, I'll be camping in the regular Gorge camping.

[Quadromarshia]

Also, the last couple days here they've forecast showers but every day it's been sunny and delicious.

For the most part.

[invisiblerobots]

Weather.com Quincy, Washington

Saturday - 65 showers
Sunday - 74 partly cloudy
Monday - 75 partly cloudy

Accuweather Quincy, Washington

Saturday - 69 mostly cloudy
Sunday - 71 clouds/limited sun
Monday - 74 mostly cloudy

The lows at night are 50.

Perfect. Looks like we'll be able to avoid the harsh heat that we had last year. Yay clouds!

[herro kitty]

My plan is to camp with everyone! :) I'll be camping with Jordan in main camping and hopefully I can meet up with Amy when she gets into WH camping and get a wristband with them, too, so I can party at both campgrounds :D!!

[fikus222]

With regards to the Weather, it'll be a lot cooler this year, which is great, but the grounds are going to be soggy due to the storm that is scheduled to hit the area Tuesday-Thursday.

[Gribbz]

I'm down with cool weather... be a nice change from Coachella.

[chiapet]

I think it's going to be quite a bit cooler than I like, especially at night. I'm procrastinating on packing until later in the week. ;)

[LooseAtTheZoo]

Day 1 - Phoenix to Boise
Day 2 - Boise to The Gorge
Days 3-5 - SASQUATCH!
Day 6 - Seattle
Day 7 - Drive through Oregon Coast Highway
Day 8 - Pacific Coast Highway through to LA
Day 9 - LA
Day 10 - Drive to San diego for RESET FEST
Day 11 - Back to Arizona

Nice little roadtrip, if I do say so myself.

[fikus222]

I think it's going to be quite a bit cooler than I like, especially at night. I'm procrastinating on packing until later in the week. ;)

Even last year Erika and I were cold while falling asleep (~4am) and with this year's forecasted night temperatures in the 40s, we are bringing moar blankets, layers and such.

Gonshman, are you going to do the Goonies thing in Astoria? When Erika and I drive down to CA mid-june we are definitely stopping by for a lil Goonies lunch there.

[jigawig]

I think Jordan and some of his friends are camping in the main campgrounds, as well as Danny (jigawig).

i will be in the main campgrounds. hopefully, will be able to meetup with some of you fine folk in the fest.

im actually getting scared for the cold. i dont know that i have ever camped in that cold of weather.

[amyzzz]

Yeah, Jacob forgot to pack any jackets or long-sleeved shirts, and we're already at the airport. :nono. We'll have to pick something up in SF.

[chiapet]

You'll find that crappy weather makes it really easy to find jackets in SF :) It's supposed to rain most of this week. There will be lots of places selling windbreakers to tourists.

[TommyboyUNM]

So who wants to meet up at a bar on Friday night in Seattle to have a couple of drinks with Corinna and (possibly) Jared? I'm thinking around 8:00 in the Capitol Hill area. It's reasonably close to the highway and not out of the way from the airport. A head count will determine the bar. So chime in.

[Gribbz]

I would... but we're heading to the Gorge Friday morning. You guys getting there the day the music starts?

[TommyboyUNM]

We're getting there late Friday night. Why are you getting there so early? Last year we set up camp at maybe 2am Saturday morning.

Also, if you're getting there that early, I expect a meal to have been prepared and waiting for us.

[Gribbz]

I really don't know. Getting there early was the original plan, but since Jeff and I are now riding with Heidi things might have changed. I don't really have a preference when we arrive.

[ZonkerB]

Perfect. Looks like we'll be able to avoid the harsh heat that we had last year. Yay clouds!

Remind me that I agreed with you on this at whatever point this weekend I should start kvetching about the cold.

[chiapet]

I could always pick you guys up there (at the bar). I'm guessing it would be 8:30 at the earliest before I could get to Seattle, and I need to pick up Scott sometime too.

We're not getting to the campgrounds until laaaate. It's just how it is every year. My estimate was 12:30-1AM including stop for grocery + beer.

[Gribbz]

That works out perfectly for me... I wanted to stay an extra day in Seattle anyway.

[TommyboyUNM]

JUST AS LONG AS IT WORKS OUT PERFECTLY FOR GRIBBLE THAT'S WHAT WE SHOULD DO.