2010 resolutions

[kindablue]

So I've been thinking about my past encounters at Coachella and I've decided to make an effort to be an even better Coachella citizen. I really feel that certain people treat this as more than just a music festival. They treat it as a community, and that's a great feeling. So here are some things I plan to do for 2010:

Bring a Coachella virgin and put them on the path!

Meet more people from the boards. They ARE the spirit of community.

Don't find myself lost when a friend just took a new drug for the first time. (so so SO sorry Nancy!)

Relax more. I often got so wrapped up in trying to make set times that I wore myself out.

Finally, I resolve to tether myself to the people I want to be with most. Too many times I found myself alone when I wanted to share some really beautiful experiences with my friends. Texting doesn't work. Cell phones get more and more unreliable as the day wears on.

Who else can think of something they can contribute to the spirit of the Coachella community?

[HAMMERHEAD]

make friends with strangers and make every effort possible to meet up with them in 2011!

[Shredder]

recruit more foot members.

Technodrome DJ Set 2011

[emtgreg]

these are suggestions and not resolutions per se:

a: see those folks feverishly looking for water bottles?
finish your water, give them the bottle!

b: get there early
no really, get there at 11am, no crowds, its the field and your feet!

c: don't overdo it, don't be stupid
drink your water, wear your sunscreen, take one pill, not 12, remember naked wizard man? well don't be him.

[rskapcat]

Hug my friends. I will know even more of you in 2010 than I did in 2009.

[rage patton]

In 08, I thought I met a lot of board members... then 09 happened. Almost every set I went to, I watched with a different board member. It was awesome. I love this place.

As for my resolution, meet Marco.

[rskapcat]

I would also like to meet Marco. And CASEY. And MATT (aka Gribble). And other people I'm probably forgetting.

Oh, and actually hug emtgreg instead of awkwardly introducing myself and walking away.

[rage patton]

I tried to meet Marco in 08 AND 09. Im beginning to think he is avoiding me. I would also like to meet Dale Gribble. (I don't call board members by their real name until I have met them. Unless, their board name IS their real name that is).

[Undies]

Meet more people from the boards. They ARE the spirit of community.

Whoa now, let's not get carried away here...

[Egull]

Camp this year for the first time! And meet some board members, since I haven't met anyone from the board I didn't already know.

[blackchango]

Remember to drink less beer and eat healthier meals

[Aurgasm]

*DONT FUCK STUPID BITCHES*

my rez, 2010

[Boourns]

Bring a Coachella virgin and put them on the path!

This is mine, too.

[kindablue]

*DONT FUCK STUPID BITCHES*

my rez, 2010

amen brotha!

[kindablue]

Camp this year for the first time! And meet some board members, since I haven't met anyone from the board I didn't already know.

I think I'm camping for the first time as well. Most of my friends won't do it. I think they're scared of the dark. Bunch of pussies if you ask me.

As for meeting board members, I'm down. Everyone I've met in real life so far has been amazing! Dale Gribble, Passive Theory, Feather, **NaNcY**, Forza, myself and SO many more (most of us hooked up at the Orb). If I forgot you, sorry. I'm prepared for a beat down if needed.

[HAMMERHEAD]

Almost every set I went to, I watched with a different board member. It was awesome. I love this place.

perhaps this is a dumb question, but how do you usually meet up with board members? do you guys switch phone numbers or just plan beforehand to meet at a certain place before a set?

I think I'm camping for the first time as well. Most of my friends won't do it. I think they're scared of the dark. Bunch of pussies if you ask me.

come chill with egull and i! we're gonna have an awesome group this year, all first time campers.

[feather]

RAVE HARDER.

[locachica73]

Bring a Coachella virgin and put them on the path!

I like this one, I am hoping to bring my BF this year. My sister brought me for the first time in 2008 and I have made so many new friends because she waved Prince in front of me. Now I would go even if I didn't care for any of the music.

My other, be less worried about losing control in front of new friends, sometimes losing control can be fun... or so i have heard.

[sbessiso]

Become acquainted with the Sahara

Watch more bands I've never heard of

Eat something else other than a slice of pizza

Make it to the boardie group photo!!!

plant kisses on random raver boys in the sahara (see #1)

[feather]

perhaps this is a dumb question, but how do you usually meet up with board members? do you guys switch phone numbers or just plan beforehand to meet at a certain place before a set?

Very logical and important question. Exchanging phone numbers is key. If there is someone in particular you want to meet, try and get their number beforehand.

It also helps to stalk the Post Your Picture thread for those random members you will find all over the Polo. We are everywhere.

There are camping groups, and various meet-ups for bands inside that will be posted in threads. Also you can come for the group picture that Ivankay will arrange before Coachella.

I guarantee I have met the most board members on this forum. Just have to network

[locachica73]

Yes, food other then spicy pie, but NEVER NEVER NEVER again try the garlic fries. I get heartburn just thinking about it.

[Gribbz]

I would also like to meet Marco. And CASEY. And MATT (aka Gribble).

I tried to meet Marco in 08 AND 09. Im beginning to think he is avoiding me. I would also like to meet Dale Gribble. (I don't call board members by their real name until I have met them. Unless, their board name IS their real name that is).

Just call me The Gribzzz.


Oh, and a resolution. No more beer gardens. Waste of money.

[feather]

Oh, and a resolution. No more beer gardens. Waste of money.

Not if everyone else is buying you the beer

Chugging a beer in the garden behind the Sahara and then running inside to rave is the greatest feeling ever.

[kindablue]

come chill with egull and i! we're gonna have an awesome group this year, all first time campers.

aw, fa sho! Sounds like a plan, Stan!

[Gribbz]

Not if everyone else is buying you the beer

Chugging a beer in the garden behind the Sahara and then running inside to rave is the greatest feeling ever.

Free beer? Turrrrible.

It's too hot for me to get drunk. Forza and I chugged a bunch of beers before Paul McCartney and I had to break the seal right when he came on. No bueno.

Drink up though.

[kindablue]

Not if everyone else is buying you the beer

Chugging a beer in the garden behind the Sahara and then running inside to rave is the greatest feeling ever.

Damn right. Free beer always tastes better. Even if it WAS heiniken, there was a really nice Canadian Father/Daughter duo who kept buying me rounds during TVOTR. Hopefully I can return the karma and buy you one next year.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Have sex with forzapalermo04 and SoulDischarge

[Sexecutioner]

RAVE HARDER.

this is mine also.

[sin213]

i'm going to resolve to not make resolutions for new year's anymore.

it's not like i ever keep even one....

[SoulDischarge]

Win the fucking scavenger hunt.