July 30, 2011 - Magnetic Hill, Moncton, NB II: Camping Out For U2 ... For Real!

[MissVelvetDress_75]

Leaving for the airport in 6hrs, time for a kip. Hope to see some of you on 'Da Hill'!

ah, so you did decide to go!
to think I could have been there and you could have brought me some wine gums.

 

[corianderstem]

But you guys, it's sooooo important to be number 1 on the list! Everyone knows that means that Bono shakes your hand and gives you a prize.

Someone's got to run the line, and thumbs up to the people who take on the task. Lord knows I don't want to do it.

But not those who decides it needs to start multiple days in advance, and say "well, someone is going to start the line eventually," because god forbid someone else starts it and you are number 25 on the list instead of number 1.

Anyway.

I AM EXCITED. WHOO.

I bought a headlamp tonight. I AM READY TO CAMP. WHOO.

 

[sniggirb]

But you guys, it's sooooo important to be number 1 on the list! Everyone knows that means that Bono shakes your hand and gives you a prize.

I'm kind of kicking myself for not asking my relative who is friends with Bono to inquire about meeting him at the Moncton show!

 

[GraceRyan]

But you guys, it's sooooo important to be number 1 on the list! Everyone knows that means that Bono shakes your hand and gives you a prize.

Someone's got to run the line, and thumbs up to the people who take on the task. But not those who decides it needs to start multiple days in advance, and say "well, someone is going to start the line eventually," because god forbid someone else starts it and you are number 25 on the list instead of number 1.

Anyway.

I AM EXCITED. WHOO.

I bought a headlamp tonight. I AM READY TO CAMP. WHOO.

I heard he makes sweet love to you. Enjoy it, dude.

 

[corianderstem]

What are you waiting for???? It's not too late! Use your connections!

 

[corianderstem]

I'm kind of kicking myself for not asking my relative who is friends with Bono to inquire about meeting him at the Moncton show!

What are you waiting for???? It's not too late! Use your connections!

I heard he makes sweet love to you. Enjoy it, dude.

I love you.

Oops, that was supposed to turn out to be all one post. Corifail.

 

[sniggirb]

Haha awesome.

It's sort of a distant relative....like my parents know his parents and send christmas letters and stuff.

One year we got pictures in a Christmas newsletter of their son's wedding. Bono and the Edge were in the photo circa Joshua Tree.

 

[GraceRyan]

What are you waiting for???? It's not too late! Use your connections!

Right? He could have been number 1 on the list.

I jest, but will the 1st thing I do in Moncton is find Vik/Drew/Linedude #45? Maybe.

 

[corianderstem]

As well you should. I do not begrudge anyone their number. I only begrudge the need of some to be all ridiculous and shit about the line.

 

[sniggirb]

Can one of you dress in a "Where's Waldo" outfit for the campground?

 

[corianderstem]

I'm worried (well, not really. It's a mild concern) that with not being able to leave your car at your spot, how the hell do you identify your tent at night after the show, one small tent in a sea of tents?

At least a car is somewhat easier to recognize, especially with a license plate.

 

[sniggirb]

I'm worried (well, not really. It's a mild concern) that with not being able to leave your car at your spot, how the hell do you identify your tent at night after the show, one small tent in a sea of tents?

At least a car is somewhat easier to recognize, especially with a license plate.

Yeah good point. I think I'm going to make a flag or bring a few flags or something.

 

[corianderstem]

I'd buy a little Irish flag to put up, but some jerkwad would probably steal it.

Plus, I'm sure there would be 500 other Irish flags as well. Maybe I'll buy a Lebanese flag, just to be different.

 

[sniggirb]

Us maritimers are known as petty thieves.

 

[corianderstem]

Can you tell I'm not a camper? I'm sitting here thinking:

"So you just leave your tent unattended? Like, all day??? Can I leave my camping stuff there? Do I need to lug it back and forth to my car?????"

Too much X-Files watching back in the day. Trust No One.

 

[sniggirb]

Haha, I think it should be a pretty trustworthy crowd. I think they have security at the site too.

I wouldn't leave anything really valuable all day, but your stuff should be safe!

 

[sniggirb]

Also, bring lots of tarps, that is all I can say. If it is going to rain you want to be dry haha.

 

[powerhour24]

That's lame, you shouldn't be allowed to line up so early!

Or declare that you have some sort of authority over other concert goers.

 

[sniggirb]

Where are you all traveling from?

 

[powerhour24]

Massachusetts

 

[sniggirb]

Massachusetts

It's funny how the tides have turned for once!

 

[corianderstem]

Tarps???? But ..... if I have a tent, doesn't that make me dry by default?

I am SO not a camper.

Oh, and: Seattle.

 

[sniggirb]

Tarps???? But ..... if I have a tent, doesn't that make me dry by default?

I am SO not a camper.

Oh, and: Seattle.

Haha. Well if it is raining lots you're going to want tarps both under and over your tent. The one layer of a tent + the fly over it will protect you somewhat, but you'll still get wet.

 

[corianderstem]

I should also buy paper bags to breathe into.

I could use one now.

 

[sniggirb]

I should also buy paper bags to breathe into.

I could use one now.

Despite the professional looking site and use of comic sans, they have it right here:

All about Tarps and camping

Any other camping questions? You're going to have a blast! This will be a show you never ever forget.

 

[powerhour24]

It's funny how the tides have turned for once!

U2 has that power.

 

[corianderstem]

I have a tent, a sleeping bag, an air mattress sort of thing for underneath it, a headlamp, a towel, a poncho .... and I plan on getting lots of small stuff (snacks, bug spray, paper towels, whatever) at WalMart on the way there.

Also, I don't know what the hell I'd be able to tie tarps to to put over the tent, as I'm guessing I can't just tie it to someone else's tent .... and that's probably all we'll be near!

I'll add a tarp to my shopping list or underneath the tent, at least. Although then it'll just collect water if it's still raining, won't it?

Argh. If it's disgustingly wet, I'll go sleep in my damned car.

 

[GraceRyan]

I should also buy paper bags to breathe into.

I could use one now.

Or you could use the car you drove in. That works better than the tarp.

 

[GraceRyan]

It's funny how the tides have turned for once!

Yes. I bought this in a freak out that they weren't coming back to Boston.

 

[corianderstem]

Or you could use the car you drove in. That works better than the tarp.

I edited my post because I had the same thought.