Official Alpine 2004 Thread

[ModestMouse2003]

Sorry everyone, i couldn't stand looking through the other one, it was a nuissance. WHose makin the run and where are you stayin at?

Count me in at BFB, and i think i can vouch for a few more South Dakotans too.

[bdb23]

I'll be there. Don't know where I'll be staying, though.

[Crumbo]

I'll be there.....staying at a house or a nearby hotel:)

[PilotC150]

Count me in at BFB, and i think i can vouch for a few more South Dakotans too.

And at least 2 North Dakotans/Minnesotans.

[jeffrey13]

I will definitely be making the drive down to Alpine Valley, maybe Chicago too. Anyone else mad at Clear Channel for taking away the Minneapolis date?

[ModestMouse2003]

I will definitely be making the drive down to Alpine Valley, maybe Chicago too. Anyone else mad at Clear Channel for taking away the Minneapolis date?

i want to go to Chi Town too, along with IN, and maybe OH, but its hard finding weird people like myself to drive 16+hrs to see a band

[mantra4]

probably no alpine for me, as it falls right before the texas dates... i'll make it up there sometime though

[jeffrey13]

i want to go to Chi Town too, along with IN, and maybe OH, but its hard finding weird people like myself to drive 16+hrs to see a band


ROAD TRIPS RULE! It's not weird, I would love to see the 2 days in Indiana and 2 days in Columbus. 16 hours goes by fast listening to DMB and having fun

[Crumbo]

probably no alpine for me, as it falls right before the texas dates... i'll make it up there sometime though

booooooo :mad:

[jameseari]

I live only about 45 minutes from alpine so count me in!!! I want to go to the Chi Town Show but I think i will be drained of cash after Bonnaroo.

[mantra4]

booooooo :mad:i'm gonna try, but i can't promise anything... but then again, when the d+f tourdates were announced i was pretty sure i wasn't going to any shows, and we know how that turned out...

allstate sec 1 - row 9

:)

[Crumbo]

i'm gonna try, but i can't promise anything... but then again, when the d+f tourdates were announced i was pretty sure i wasn't going to any shows, and we know how that turned out...

allstate sec 1 - row 9

:)

:thumbsup

[mantra4]

:thumbsup:goat

[dythuger]

I live only about 45 minutes from alpine so count me in!!! I want to go to the Chi Town Show but I think i will be drained of cash after Bonnaroo.


Im going to alpine but im going to cut out the chicago show this year. Every year the sound gets worse and worse, its sad becuase they play good set lists in chicago.

[soccerdude54703]

I will definitely be making the drive down to Alpine Valley, maybe Chicago too. Anyone else mad at Clear Channel for taking away the Minneapolis date?

Im ticked off that there isnt a Minneapolis date. Now I have to convice my parents to let me drive the 4 or 5 hours to alpine instead of the 2 to Minneapolis. I really dont want to still be a live virgin this time next year :twak

[JimiThingDMB]

I will definitely be making the drive down to Alpine Valley, maybe Chicago too. Anyone else mad at Clear Channel for taking away the Minneapolis date?


It sucks they arent gonna stop at the Target Center, its a convenient hour drive for me but it looks like I'll have to hoof it out to Alpine again this year, which is perfectly fine with me. ;)

[robdean218]

i'll be there for sure, staying at my home in chicago

[stunnersal]

Camping at Bong lot 7... :thumbsup

[pj4real29]

i'll be there...probably either camping or staying at my place here in milwaukee

[divi0013]

i'll be there again. both nights, staying at a friends place on lake genevia

[lancedewitt]

Ill be there definantly camping and ill be at the chi town show to!!!

[PilotC150]

Yea, I'm a bit mad about no Target Center, too. If all I had done was go to the alpine shows (meaning cutting the camping and tailgating) the Target Center show was probably better than both of the alpine shows. But like I said, the camping and tailgating make Alpine more fun. But the Target Center show kicked ass and I think the band had more energy than they did at Alpine.

[jamminman2]

Hittin up alpine, but definately gonna be too cashed out after bonnaroo to hit up chicago

[ModestMouse2003]

ROAD TRIPS RULE! It's not weird, I would love to see the 2 days in Indiana and 2 days in Columbus. 16 hours goes by fast listening to DMB and having fun


u are exactly right

[dmb_41_sd]

I'll be at alpine. 3rd year in a row, i'll be there some way some how. I'll be stayin at Big Foot again. Let's just hope for a little less rain this time around. Not sure if I'll be able to do the road trip or not, I'll probably cash in on some flier miles and fly to chi town or milwaukee. Let's see what happens. I'm waiting to see when this festival (if there is one) will be.

[ianseramur]

Alpine! I live in Milwaukee so I'll probably just drive up and back for both nights...but i'm thinking about a hotel or possibly camping out...i think it would be more fun that way...i just gotta do some research into hotels and camp grounds around the area...i really like the placement of these shows...well into the tour so they'll be playing well...right before the break in the tour...plus the chicago show is a whole month plus before this...so we can get a mix. Can't wait!

[bdb23]

Im going to alpine but im going to cut out the chicago show this year. Every year the sound gets worse and worse, its sad becuase they play good set lists in chicago.
:thumbsup

[dmb_41_sd]

Alpine! I live in Milwaukee so I'll probably just drive up and back for both nights...but i'm thinking about a hotel or possibly camping out...i think it would be more fun that way...i just gotta do some research into hotels and camp grounds around the area...i really like the placement of these shows...well into the tour so they'll be playing well...right before the break in the tour...plus the chicago show is a whole month plus before this...so we can get a mix. Can't wait!

You must camp! Shows before breaks are always goooood. Damn I cant wait! :multi

[dmbfan_21]

I will definitely be making the drive down to Alpine Valley, maybe Chicago too. Anyone else mad at Clear Channel for taking away the Minneapolis date?

I was very disappointed to see no Minneapolis shows. It would have been nice to drive downtown to see the band. Now I have to decide if I want to make the trek to Alpine…
So many decisions!

[Sc00tsSV]

My GF and I at totally pissed about no MPLS show. :BANG But, it's a great reason to see them at Alpine :bounce


Where a good place to camp there? On the grounds? We went to The Gorge last year and got a bus ride to the show. Really cool not having to worry about have to much of anything.....

[ianseramur]

so does anyone know of any good camping areas around Alpine? I think I'm gonna go for that rather than do the drive four times.

[dmb_41_sd]

My GF and I at totally pissed about no MPLS show. :BANG But, it's a great reason to see them at Alpine :bounce


Where a good place to camp there? On the grounds? We went to The Gorge last year and got a bus ride to the show. Really cool not having to worry about have to much of anything.....

There's no camping AT alpine. That's probably the one and only downside to this venue. There's a ton of places to stay in the area though. I stay at Big Foot Beach state park in Lake Geneva, 15-20 minute drive or so. A lot of people stay at Bong state park. There's a resort right by alpine too if you want to spend the money but I highly suggest getting some camping gear together and meeting some ants out there. VERY fun time meeting some of the people from this board. I suggest anyone reading this thread to come out and camp somewhere for the alpine shows. It's a blast.


Let the countdown begin!!!!

:bounce 169 Days left till alpine! :bounce

[ianseramur]

cheers..i'll definately check out that camping...just gotta convince the crew now.

[Aerodmb]

cheers..i'll definately check out that camping...just gotta convince the crew now.

First of all, Target Center in Minneapolis sucks ass for sound quality... the Xcel Center would be 100 times better, so I'm not disappointed one bit. However, I wish they would have booked Soldier Field for sure, one of my favorite venues, I've been 10th row or less so acoustics were nothing to complain about.

ALPINE CAMPING

Scenic Ridge is probably the best one I've used so far. I've been to Alpine for the last five years. Big Foot Beach has lots of waterfront, it's a state park which doesn't allow any alcohol beverages, of course you can sneak it in. Scenic Ridge has a small beach that we used to chill at and pretty cool campgrounds if you get there early and book ahead of time. Lots of great sites and cool people from last year. There is another campground that was shut down by the county, so no permit. I can't remember the name but it was a ton of fun...except no trees...basically just open fields. That's about it, my gang is booking some sites at Scenic, hopefully we can get enough Ants to congregate there! By the way, the drive is around 10-15 minutes to ALpine.

See ya at ALpine!

Lake Geneva peeps, feel free to chime in for your camping experience, this is the number one question on all message boards for Alpine it seems.

[ModestMouse2003]

who was the guy who made that map and what not? we need him to start another BFB map, its early but no harm. he he

[missycor]

I'll be at Alpine at least Saturday, and hopefully Sunday too. I haven't decided on Chicago yet. I guess it all depends on how many DMB shows my husband can stand this year. :lol

I live about 40 minutes from Alpine, so I'll be coming back to my house, and not camping or anything.

[ianseramur]

does anyone know how much the camping costs? Big Foot Beach? Scenic Ridge?

[JanelleM]

Camping at Bong lot 7... :thumbsup
I don't know what this means but I'll see you there ;)

[ianseramur]

Hey ya'll. I usually order my tickets through the Warehouse, but after years of nothing stellar, I'm thinking about trying at the Riverside, the Alpine Valley Box Office...has anyone else done this before? Are there good seats available? How early does one have to show up to get in line in order to get good seats? Any help would be appreciated.

[Tbone328]

I'll be there.

I'll try to get a spot at BFB, who else is gonna be at BFB

[dmb_41_sd]

I'll be there.

I'll try to get a spot at BFB, who else is gonna be at BFB

Be sure to tell us what spot you got, we'll make a map like last year to keep track of all the ants going.

Chris (pilotc150) made the map last year.

BFB is actually really cheap- I dont remember how much but if you have 3-5 people on a site, it's like 5 bucks a night at most, per person.

EDIT:

Here's our map from last year, this is just one section of BFB. This is the "tent" section, there's a whole other section that was full of dmb'ers in the "campers and trailers" section I guess it what you would call it.

[Tbone328]

Yea, we should all try to stay together.

What section should we get?

[Tbone328]

Here is were to reserve a spot:

http://www.reserveamerica.com/jsp/commonpage.jsp?goto=/usa/wi/bigf/newindex.html

[crashintosabine]

Six of us girls are going to rent an RV and drive from Michigan. Never been to Alpine before...CAN'T WAIT! :bounce

[ModestMouse2003]

Be sure to tell us what spot you got, we'll make a map like last year to keep track of all the ants going.

Chris (pilotc150) made the map last year.

BFB is actually really cheap- I dont remember how much but if you have 3-5 people on a site, it's like 5 bucks a night at most, per person.

EDIT:

Here's our map from last year, this is just one section of BFB. This is the "tent" section, there's a whole other section that was full of dmb'ers in the "campers and trailers" section I guess it what you would call it.


Count us in at #15, are you going to camp with us?

[ModestMouse2003]

Six of us girls are going to rent an RV and drive from Michigan. Never been to Alpine before...CAN'T WAIT! :bounce


YOu are in for a LARGE treat, been to the gorge and alpine, Id choose alpine as the place to see DMB

[number4one]

i wanna go.

[crashintosabine]

YOu are in for a LARGE treat, been to the gorge and alpine, Id choose alpine as the place to see DMB

Yay! Two of us did the gorge trip last summer ( gorge=amazing) but this year we've got six and decided to ressurect the good old RV adventure. Fun times await... :multi

[Aerodmb]

Alpine Camping Info...

Big Foot Beach (http://www.reserveamerica.com/jsp/commonpage.jsp?goto=/usa/wi/bigf/newindex.html) (Lake Geneva) - 14.1 miles on yahoo maps to Alpine
$7.00/per person/night (increases $2/night for Fri/Sat stay)


Bong (http://www.reserveamerica.com/jsp/commonpage.jsp?goto=/usa/wi/bong/newindex.html) - 21.0 miles on yahoo maps to Alpine
$7-8.00/night/person (increases $2/night for Fri/Sat stay)

Scenic Ridge (http://www.wisconsincampgrounds.com/cgi-local/directory.pl?ID=612) - 19.8 miles on mapquest, $10/person/night

PARTY BUS! :thumbsup
My crowd is going to try out Big Foot Beach this year, tried Scenic in the past, but need some change. Anyway, I MAY have a party bus reserved for Sat./Sun. night, I expect around 10 people in my gang...the bus holds 25 comfortably, parks close to the venue and no worries about getting to and from the concert with a couple drinks in ya. If anyone is interested, I will reserve spots for you on the bus for both nights. Cost each night per person will be $15-$20. Closer to the show, I'll let everyone know of the specifics, pickup time, location etc. The bus will pick us up at Big Foot Beach around 4pm (tentative) and leave an hour after the show back to BFB. If this is something you will be interested in, email me with your name and ants id for now...rockinalpine2004@hotmail.com

Like I said, this is still tentative so nothing is set in stone, just trying to get a jump on things.

Hope this shit helps.

Lata :cool:

Maps are attached, the Scenic Ridge map was too big but you have the url for the directions.

[Obsessor Of 41]

I'll probably just stay in Delevan again. That area is so beautiful during the summer.

[ODB4LYFE]

ill probably be working...blahh
maybe ill work something out and be able to go

[Yesac820]

I will be down there with a decent size group of me and my buds. Camping probably at senic ridge. Its nice that we can catch the chicago show in June, and then 2 alpine shows in august. Nice and spread out. :)

[JmoneyDMB]

I'll be going to Alpine again and it looks as like we have a pretty big group going, at least 8 people as of right now. A few friends have booked hotels in whitewater, but i'm still undecided since I'd rather camp than hotel it. I'll probably know in the next couple of days. Hopefully the whether will be more conducive with my tailgating plans this time around but I'm sure we'll still be there when the lot opens liek we are every year.

[ants41]

I've been to Alpine the past two years, but I've never camped out. This year I hope to go to both shows and I want to camp out. Should I stay at Bong Park or Big Foot Park? Which one is closer?

[soldat51]

count me in...this will be my first concert to so it should be a blast and i can't wait

[Aerodmb]

I've been to Alpine the past two years, but I've never camped out. This year I hope to go to both shows and I want to camp out. Should I stay at Bong Park or Big Foot Park? Which one is closer?

I answered your question in my previous thread, check on page two for all camping info.

[dmb_41_sd]

Yay! Two of us did the gorge trip last summer ( gorge=amazing) but this year we've got six and decided to ressurect the good old RV adventure. Fun times await... :multi

Are you gonna park that RV at BFB?

[crashintosabine]

Are you gonna park that RV at BFB?

We'll probably end up at the sunrise sites at Bong. They have electric sites that can accomodate up to a 40ft RV.

[jigger_3]

And at least 2 North Dakotans/Minnesotans.

You can add at least 4 more North Dakotans to that list. We'll be making the road trip again. Last year was a blast. Hopefully more will come this year. We stayed in a Delafield hotel last year, but we'll probably camp this year.

[dmb_41_sd]

You can add at least 4 more North Dakotans to that list. We'll be making the road trip again. Last year was a blast. Hopefully more will come this year. We stayed in a Delafield hotel last year, but we'll probably camp this year.

There's gonna be 2, at the very least, south dakotans there as well.

You should camp, makes the trip more worthwhile, plus it costs less, and you get to meet a lot more people.

[danster]

i'll be there again. both nights, staying at a friends place on lake genevia

lake geneva is where its at, i'll be there too

[beaufordrummer]

Sorry everyone, i couldn't stand looking through the other one, it was a nuissance. WHose makin the run and where are you stayin at?

Count me in at BFB, and i think i can vouch for a few more South Dakotans too.


I'll bw going. Stayed at Big Foot last year, probly do the same or try Bong this year. Camping is a must at this place.

[beaufordrummer]

I will definitely be making the drive down to Alpine Valley, maybe Chicago too. Anyone else mad at Clear Channel for taking away the Minneapolis date?
I'm from the minneapolis area and yea, i'm pretty mad about no target center, but i would be even more pissed if they took away alpine, so i'm still happy. Was that really Clear Channel's doings?

[dmb_41_sd]

I'm from the minneapolis area and yea, i'm pretty mad about no target center, but i would be even more pissed if they took away alpine, so i'm still happy. Was that really Clear Channel's doings?

I doubt clear channel took away minneapolis. It's an indoor venue, the rest of the tour is outdoor. Be expecting a fall/winter tour in the twin cities.

[PilotC150]

Dave wouldn't let them take alpine away. It's his favorite venue. From various interviews that I've heard, he seems to like the midwest area (wisconsin, minnesota).

Remember from Storytellers, DDTW was written/thought up while he was spending time on the north shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota.

[PilotC150]

I've got a site booked at BFB now.

[ModestMouse2003]

I doubt clear channel took away minneapolis. It's an indoor venue, the rest of the tour is outdoor. Be expecting a fall/winter tour in the twin cities.

were going then.

and i am going to book a campsite at BFB tomorrow.

[PilotC150]

were going then.

and i am going to book a campsite at BFB tomorrow.
Just remember how far off the map is from how it actually is. Tree-wise, I mean.

You booked 15 last year (like the map says) but didn't you move to 12 after you got there? I remember you being closer to Tim's site and my site and leaving 15 open (right next to the road). I've got 13 booked. Not sure if tim or liz are going to take 14. But I don't think you stuck with 15 last year, so don't make a mistake and get that one

[FrankTheTank]

I'm looking at going to Alpine, so if anyone from the NC/Virginia/SC area wants to car pool or what not, shoot me a PM.

[PilotC150]

Here's the beginnings of a new Big Foot Beach campground for us Ants. Post here as you book your site and I'll add you to the map. What we didn't know about last year was the trees. Those are the main trees that I can remember. There are definatly more trees there, but that row of trees that I drew are solid and significatly break up that part of the campground. I suggest to grow to the left of the map if you want to stay near the rest of us.

http://www.prideforums.org/alpine2004/BFB2004.GIF

[dmb_41_sd]

Here's the beginnings of a new Big Foot Beach campground for us Ants. Post here as you book your site and I'll add you to the map. What we didn't know about last year was the trees. Those are the main trees that I can remember. There are definatly more trees there, but that row of trees that I drew are solid and significatly break up that part of the campground. I suggest to grow to the left of the map if you want to stay near the rest of us.

http://www.prideforums.org/alpine2004/BFB2004.GIF

Did you really book 14 steve?

[PilotC150]

Did you really book 14 steve?
Yes....yes he did.

[dancingnancy37]

hello Alpiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine

[dmlesch]

This may not seem important, but can anyone let me know how much tolls are going to Alpine from Toledo, Ohio. Please let me know if you have made the drive from anywhere around Toledo(Detroit, Cleveland, northern Indy, etc.). Im just trying to put together a budget for this trip.
Thanks, Dave

[jmjacobs]

I think the toll was around 5 or 6 bucks for Detroit.
As far as camping goes...I did not like Scenic Ridge.
Pit toilets and 2 very disgusting showers. Not a problem if you only go for the two days but we stayed 4 nights. I always felt cleaner before I got out of the shower.
Does anyone remember the people who set up the roadblock last year inside Scenic Ridge? It was right in front of us night 1, I've never laughed so hard.

[jmjacobs]

More Camping/Lodging Info.
The is a hotel right at alpine 200/per night double occuapancy.
In East Troy there is a few bed & breakfasts. (Elliots & Pickwick)
My group just booked a different one, we have the whole b&b to ourselves. It was cheap to. LIke 100 per person for 3 nights and someone to cook us food.
In Lake Geneva there were two reasonably priced Suites. One is "The Cove"-730 for 6-8 people for 3 nights. The other is called Duffy's, a little less $ but not as nice.
As far as camping goes. I think we will get all we care to handle tailgating.

[crashintosabine]

Ok, we've ditched the RV plan, but are now are party of eight instead of six girls. We're at Sunrise 207 at Bong, because we wanted a site with electric and I didn't see any at BFB. So...who are our neighbors? :)

[UNLTrpt]

Gonna try and get both Alpine shows. This will be my first time at Alpine. Coming up from Nebraska. Any other Neb ants...I've only met two... Don't have any where to stay yet. ;)

[jmjacobs]

If you stay at scenic ridge and want to be out on the water for the day, there is a pontoon rental just past where you enter scenic ridge. We did it last year. Whitewater is a nice lake. Didn't catch any fish but we caught out limit of buzzes. (?)

[ModestMouse2003]

Did you really book 14 steve?

is this bad?

[ants41]

I was all set to book my reservations at Big Foot Beach when i noticed that it doesnt allow alcoholic beverages. do they enforce this? and if so are there other campgrounds which allow alcohol?
thanks for all the help so far and in previous alpine threads :)

[PilotC150]

As long as you aren't being obnoxious they probably won't notice you. They do have rangers on 4-wheelers riding around making sure people are doin alright, but that's about it. When you see one coming just hide your beer.

And really, chances are you'll be drinking more while tailgating than while camping.

I really recommend Big Foot Beach if you want a good camping experience with some privacy. You can stay at Bong State Park, which allows alchohol, but those, as far as I know, are mostly group sites so they aren't as private.

Take it for what it's worth. Just figure out where you will probably be doing most of your drinking (Alpine parking lot).

[The J2H]

Big Foot Beach!!!

I haven't booked yet, but who's up for another fabulous Ants @ BFB map this year?!?

I'll have to go back and read to see where everyone is staying, I suppose...

[The J2H]

ok, maybe the map has already been started, lol

[The J2H]

what did I have last year? 19 and 21?

[The J2H]

I just checked and BFB sites 12, 13, 14, 26, and 27 are the only sites booked so far. Just so I don't jinx anything, I'm not gonna book my sites until I have tickets confirmed. I'll take whatever I can get when that happens. Hopefully, maybe this year we'll be closer to everyone else, although we just weren't around enough to really hang out. If we get there before dark on Friday this year, we shuold be able to kick it.

[crashintosabine]

If you stay at scenic ridge and want to be out on the water for the day, there is a pontoon rental just past where you enter scenic ridge. We did it last year. Whitewater is a nice lake. Didn't catch any fish but we caught out limit of buzzes. (?)


You wouldn't happen to know the name of the rental place do you?

[PilotC150]

4 posts in a row, in true alpine-jonnie fashion. :)

[jmjacobs]

You wouldn't happen to know the name of the rental place do you?

I don't remember the name but it's about a mile down from Scenic Ridge. They could tell you or if called information for Whitewater Lake WI. I think that's what I did last year. Category=Marina.
Where are you from in MI? I'm in Saginaw

[dmb_41_sd]

what did I have last year? 19 and 21?

http://www.antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11194


ok, maybe the map has already been started, lol

yup, already underway.


:twak

[crashintosabine]

I don't remember the name but it's about a mile down from Scenic Ridge. They could tell you or if called information for Whitewater Lake WI. I think that's what I did last year. Category=Marina.
Where are you from in MI? I'm in Saginaw

I'm in good ol' Downriver, about 20 minutes south of the Big D. :)

[The J2H]

4 posts in a row, in true alpine-jonnie fashion. :)

...and i'm just getting warmed up! we've got over 5 months to go!

[The J2H]

http://www.antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11194




yup, already underway.


:twak

thanks for the map, but that stick really hurt my head, lol

[The J2H]

it looks like, as of right now, that i'll be reserving 2 campsites again

[The J2H]

you know what bugs me...

the fact that they threw Alpine into Series 1 when by the tour dates it falls into Series 3. any idea why they would do that? this really screws my requests up because now there are 6 shows in Series 1 that i want to request. it doesn't help that i'll be out of town when tickets go on sale, so i can't get them that way either. grrrrrrrr

[ModestMouse2003]

i agree, im not a fan of teh grouping by region,

[crashintosabine]

i agree, im not a fan of teh grouping by region,


Me neither. It's too early in the AM to think of a supporting reason, I just knwo I don't like it.

[PilotC150]

To be honest, I think it's people like there are on here that is why it's done that way. They don't want people requesting evey show in their area. It makes more sense. Since some people can't travel very far, or have to travel very far to get to their closest show (like my 10 hours), it's the most fair way to do it. This way I can be sure people that there won't be 100,000 people requesting tickets for Alpine, because some of them will be going for the other shows in the midwest region, which are closer to their home.

Does that make any sense?

Like Jennifer said, it's probably too early. I know what I WANT to say, but did I make it clear enough?

[The J2H]

i understand where you're coming from. but you know as well as the rest of us, people will always find a way around it. i haven't looked, but i'm sure there are tons of people on the Ticket Forum asking people to request shows for them. i'm just gonna request my five shows, and then take my chances with ticketmaster, it's the only thing i can do really. i don't want to ask anyone to request tickets for me, because 1) i think that's cheating the system, and 2) there always the chance they would get will-called and then i would be totally screwed.

i think it's late enough now that i should have made some sense, but i wouldn't doubt if i go back and read this only to discover i was just talking incoherently.

although i must say if all else fails i could always look for tickets on the board. that seemed to work out pretty well, right Chris? and to think i almost started worrying about finding you, and then *POOF* you appeared!

[UNLTrpt]

hey folks can you remind me here...when do they confirm tickets...is it before the public on-sale date?

[The J2H]

yes...i believe it said we'll now on or before March 24. most shows go one sale to the public on March 27, but Alpine doesn't go on sale until April 3.

[UNLTrpt]

yes...i believe it said we'll now on or before March 24. most shows go one sale to the public on March 27, but Alpine doesn't go on sale until April 3.

found it thanks!

[The J2H]

here's something that should give everyone a nice little smile

Ahh, the memories! (http://zep-jerry.cool.ne.jp/terrapin/terrapinpict/0803-1.jpg)

[crashintosabine]

here's something that should give everyone a nice little smile

Ahh, the memories! (http://zep-jerry.cool.ne.jp/terrapin/terrapinpict/0803-1.jpg)


But I don't have any memories...yet! :)

[dmb_41_sd]

But I don't have any memories...yet! :)

Dont worry, it's only 162 days till alpine. :multi actually, that's sortof depressing huh.

[crashintosabine]

Dont worry, it's only 162 days till alpine. :multi actually, that's sortof depressing huh.


It's only depressing when I think about having to finish this semester and then having to tackle four classes during the spring semester before Alpine even gets here. :BANG

[UNLTrpt]

just requested for two seats each night Crossin my fingers

[onesweetdan]

I was all set to book my reservations at Big Foot Beach when i noticed that it doesnt allow alcoholic beverages. do they enforce this? and if so are there other campgrounds which allow alcohol?
thanks for all the help so far and in previous alpine threads :)

I stayed at BFB back in 2000, and they enforced the no Alcohol, also the last night a buddy and I got possession tickets for a small amount of weed, I had the box in my pocket he had the one hitter in his hand. It was late and5 of us were just sitting around the fire talking and two rangers walked up behind us, we both got tickets for 325$ mine I had to pay on the spot because I was from out of state. Have not been back since.
I also have friends who stay there every year, and have good time with no problems. I think we just got two rangers who hated their jobs that nigth. Going to Bong this year, no worries about having a few beers.

[dmb_41_sd]

just requested for two seats each night Crossin my fingers

I just requesteed 5 shows. DAMN, that ties a tour high for me, now what happens if I decide on going to the gorge again? and what if there's a festival date or two or three!? And I thought I was gonna cut down on attending shows this summer. So much for that.

Here's to looking forward to the best shows of the summer, ALPINE04 baby!

[seasurfer09]

hey does ne1 kno if the lawn seats r ne good or should i just bust my ass 2 get the seats? cause this will b my first time makin the trip up to Alpine from Chicago...

DMB 4EVER!!!

[dmb_41_sd]

hey does ne1 kno if the lawn seats r ne good or should i just bust my ass 2 get the seats? cause this will b my first time makin the trip up to Alpine from Chicago...

DMB 4EVER!!!

Just a suggestion, can you type out everything instead of writing it "ne1 kno". It's so much easier to read.

The lawn at alpine is huge, and very steep in most spots. I've never watched a show from the lawn but there are a ton of people who will only see a show from the lawn so it must be pretty good. You'll be glad you came either way.

[The J2H]

i was lawn both nights last year:

night one we seemed to pick a high traffic area, so that was a pain having people constantly bumping us and whatnot

night two we had no problems

i'm usually a lawn-only person, and Alpine's lawn is user friendly because there's not a bad vantage point from any spot

[The J2H]

in case you haven't heard, the number of show requests per series has been increased to 6

[ModestMouse2003]

I just requesteed 5 shows. DAMN, that ties a tour high for me, now what happens if I decide on going to the gorge again? and what if there's a festival date or two or three!? And I thought I was gonna cut down on attending shows this summer. So much for that.

Here's to looking forward to the best shows of the summer, ALPINE04 baby!


u acutally thought about cutting down on the shows? You know that i can't let that slide, and i might even be game for a gorge trip, of course that is if u dont have it planned as a date with ur gf

[bdb23]

Request submitted for both shows. :bounce

[ModestMouse2003]

this is not going to be cheap, 130$ for 2 tickets. My summer job is just going to be usedfor recovering from this summer. oh well, its worth it.

[The J2H]

hopefully i will have my requests in on sunday...

i got approval from the parental's to use their card since i don't have a high enough limit, lol

[The J2H]

oh yeah, and for some reason this thread disappeared from the list...i had to do a search to find it

weird

[ModestMouse2003]

hopefully i will have my requests in on sunday...

i got approval from the parental's to use their card since i don't have a high enough limit, lol

nice work, my parents wont let me do that, even though they know i will pay them back. tight wads.

[crashintosabine]

this is not going to be cheap, 130$ for 2 tickets. My summer job is just going to be usedfor recovering from this summer. oh well, its worth it.

:eek: $493.00 maximum possible charges for 4 shows. Damn, and I haven't even put my requests in for the other series. Better hide the credit card bill this month! ;)

[Sc00tsSV]

Are the reserved seats (the higher priced ones) folding chairs or are they bolded to the ground? We were at the Gorge last year and the reserved seats were just folding chairs. It was kinda annoying :(

Thanks

[triplethreat112]

The lawn sucks at alpine, unless your in lets say first 30 feet from the pavilion your sound sucks, cant hear crap. Lawn is a good time if your there to just have fun. but if you want to actually watch the show, the lawn is not the best. my first trip there in 99 was in the lawn, and alpine has one of the best views ive seen walking over the hill, but for taking in a concert the lawn isnt the best imo. Ive been in the pavilion since and wouldnt go back to the lawn. Basically, if your there to actually watch the concert, the lawn isnt the best, unless your really close to the seats.

[SomeDo]

Sorry to disagree with you man but you can hear good no matter where you are in Alpine. That's part of what makes it so great.

[Yesac820]

Gotta agree with SomeDo, the sound is great everywhere. The lawn is a blast and though it may not be as good the pavillion, its definatly nothing to complain about.

[crashintosabine]

Are the reserved seats (the higher priced ones) folding chairs or are they bolded to the ground? We were at the Gorge last year and the reserved seats were just folding chairs. It was kinda annoying :(

Thanks

Yeah, that did suck. People kept folding them up and pretty soon the whoel area around us was open. Everyone was pretty chill about it, I just like to have my seat though, you know?

[ModestMouse2003]

Yeah, that did suck. People kept folding them up and pretty soon the whoel area around us was open. Everyone was pretty chill about it, I just like to have my seat though, you know?

these people infront of me (i was Section B row 7) LEFT 1/2 way through the show, so i folded there chairs up and moved up a few rows. he he.

[The J2H]

Sorry to disagree with you man but you can hear good no matter where you are in Alpine. That's part of what makes it so great.
i agree with you. i had lawn both nights last year and we sat in two totally different spots, and the sound was great in both. there's not a bad seat in that place, i swear

[missycor]

Are the reserved seats (the higher priced ones) folding chairs or are they bolded to the ground?

I don't think anyone answered this yet. Pavillion seats at Alpine are like those in movie theaters and are bolted to the ground.

[Sc00tsSV]

I don't think anyone answered this yet. Pavillion seats at Alpine are like those in movie theaters and are bolted to the ground.


Thanks. That's what I wanted to know. :)

[Obsessor Of 41]

Can anyone give me the low-down on the Alpine Camping areas? Last year I stayed in a hotel, but I just don't think that is in the cards this year. I'm basically asking for details as far as money, locations, best spots, ideas, etc.

[PilotC150]

Big Foot Beach State Park:
20-30 Minutes away from the theatre
$9.50 reservation fee plus $11.50 a night
No alchohol allowed in the park (offically)
Great as far as camping experience goes. Nice trees and fairly flat ground.
Right next to the town of Lake Geneva, a wonderful little town on Geneva Lake in southern Wisconsin. Great place to kill the day if you just wanna walk around. Last year it was crowded as hell because it was the weekend of July 4th. Not sure if it's always like that, though. It might be.

[pr0ud3stm0nk3y]

tentatively count me in with a few more of my buddies. makin the long haul to alpine valley since we got snubbed without a minneapolis date!

[dancingnancy37]

Big Foot Beach State Park:
20-30 Minutes away from the theatre
$9.50 reservation fee plus $11.50 a night
No alchohol allowed in the park (offically)
Great as far as camping experience goes. Nice trees and fairly flat ground.
Right next to the town of Lake Geneva, a wonderful little town on Geneva Lake in southern Wisconsin. Great place to kill the day if you just wanna walk around. Last year it was crowded as hell because it was the weekend of July 4th. Not sure if it's always like that, though. It might be.


Lake Geneva is the place where all the Chicagoans have their summer homes. It's pretty busy up there throughout the summer, but especially packed on holiday weekends. It was the most crowded I've ever seen when we were all up there 4th of July weekend last year.

[Sc00tsSV]

Do any of the site officially allow alcohol? I'm not to worried but, just want to know.

[UNLTrpt]

well peoples....4 more tickets for alpine from me...I took down my request for my tickets for Alpine and decided to go to Bonner Springs. I know I know, big mistake...but...the finances weren't in it this year. Maybe next year.

[crashintosabine]

Ok, I've looked and haven't seen anything too detailed about Bong. Even the ReserveAmerica website lacks real detail. On some maps it looks like there's water near the sunrise sites. Is it mucky, weedy water or the kind one wouldn't mind taking a swim in?

[The J2H]

can't help you with Bong, Jen...

too bad you're bringing an RV because BFB has a nice lake perfect for a late morning dip

[crashintosabine]

can't help you with Bong, Jen...

too bad you're bringing an RV because BFB has a nice lake perfect for a late morning dip

I've heard that about BFB. We've abandoned the RV, but we still need an electrical hookup, nad I don't thin kBFB has those, so where still outta luck.

[mattyande]

I stayed at Bong last year, but my friends made the reservations and everything. Not really sure about where to get good information. It was a great time and a great campground though.

Matt

[PilotC150]

I've heard that about BFB. We've abandoned the RV, but we still need an electrical hookup, nad I don't thin kBFB has those, so where still outta luck.
What'd ya need an electrical hookup for? If you're camping for real, you don't need electrics.

[crashintosabine]

What'd ya need an electrical hookup for? If you're camping for real, you don't need electrics.


Ahh, yes let me introduce you to some of my girlfriends. Trust me, we need an electrical hookup. :rolleyes: :lol

[The J2H]

I learned from my experiences last year with 9 girls, that they really do need their electricity. hell, some of them refused to sleep in the tents

[The J2H]

wow this might be some kind of Alpine Thread record...

2 posts by me in a row...


but 8 hours apart!

where is everyone today? i guess you're all wrapped up in Super Tuesday

[The J2H]

Ahh, yes let me introduce you to some of my girlfriends. Trust me, we need an electrical hookup. :rolleyes: :lol
(POST INFO: Read the "6 year warehouse member" thread to understand this post)

so if your WH seats are better than my seats, would you be willing to trade with me to help me have a better concert experience?

;)

[EatSleepJeep]

Bong State Recreation Area allows alcohol. However they do not allow noise. Period. After the show you cannot play a radio, play a guitar, laugh, or talk in a moderate voice. We camped on Sunrise Loop in 2001. The park rangers were walking around being a pain. Our neighbors explained that everyone on the loop was there for DMB and nobody cared about the "noise." It did zero good.

The water you ask about is a swamp.

Anyone that camped at Bong for DMB/Labor Day '01 can tell you that the swamp came into the tents that monday. We had over 14" of water in our tent that morning. Stupid rain. 9 shows at Alpine and I always come home wet. This year it's a hotel in Delavan.

[The J2H]

Anyone that camped at Bong for DMB/Labor Day '01 can tell you that the swamp came into the tents that monday. We had over 14" of water in our tent that morning. Stupid rain. 9 shows at Alpine and I always come home wet. This year it's a hotel in Delavan.
ah c'mon...you can't let a little rain (or a lot, lol) keep you from camping ;)

[crashintosabine]

(POST INFO: Read the "6 year warehouse member" thread to understand this post)

so if your WH seats are better than my seats, would you be willing to trade with me to help me have a better concert experience?

;)

Hmmm, let me ponder that idea......yeah, I'm gonna have to say no. :p

[crashintosabine]

Bong State Recreation Area allows alcohol. However they do not allow noise. Period. After the show you cannot play a radio, play a guitar, laugh, or talk in a moderate voice. We camped on Sunrise Loop in 2001. The park rangers were walking around being a pain. Our neighbors explained that everyone on the loop was there for DMB and nobody cared about the "noise." It did zero good.

The water you ask about is a swamp.

Anyone that camped at Bong for DMB/Labor Day '01 can tell you that the swamp came into the tents that monday. We had over 14" of water in our tent that morning. Stupid rain. 9 shows at Alpine and I always come home wet. This year it's a hotel in Delavan.

:ugh: Maybe I'll just tell my friends that Bong was booked up.

[OneSweetFan]

Hey everyone...Alpine is going to be my first Dave show...I'm SOOO excited!!! I was wondering which day i should attend the Saturday or Sunday show...if anyone could help it would be well appriciated.

[dmb_41_sd]

Hey everyone...Alpine is going to be my first Dave show...I'm SOOO excited!!! I was wondering which day i should attend the Saturday or Sunday show...if anyone could help it would be well appriciated.

You HAVE TO find a way to see both shows. It's a must. (but if I had to pick, i'd pick the 2nd night)

[Sc00tsSV]

Just requested tickets for both night. Have site 114 at Bong. Now the waiting starts :(

[The J2H]

this waiting is already killing me

[dmlesch]

Could one of you tell me how warehouse pavillion seating was done last year please. Night 1, Night 2, Random or Senority?
Thanks
Dave

[crashintosabine]

Could one of you tell me how warehouse pavillion seating was done last year please. Night 1, Night 2, Random or Senority?
Thanks
Dave

No one will ever really know what the WH has goin' on. Give them a call and see what one of the ticket monkeys has to say. :monkey

[EatSleepJeep]

ah c'mon...you can't let a little rain (or a lot, lol) keep you from camping ;)
Last year I stayed in a hotel and still got wet. Granted, it was 50 miles from home when I hit a sudden thunder/hail/rain storm on I-80 and had no top or doors. If I stopped it would have hurt worse, so I had to plug on. My floorboards had over 6" of ice. My roomates found this hilarious; Me, not so much.

[ModestMouse2003]

last year, i heard the first rain drop, and it woke me up, 10min later its pourin, and it continues to pour, and a person i went with, finally wakes up, jumps up, runs outside to get her shoes and shut the window, only to not find the zipper, and her shoes soaked, It was the oddest thing ever. i still dont know why she did that,

but yea my point is, it rains and rains, so either plan on sleepin in the car, or cime prepared, you will get yet, im almost positive.

[Sc00tsSV]

last year, i heard the first rain drop, and it woke me up, 10min later its pourin, and it continues to pour, and a person i went with, finally wakes up, jumps up, runs outside to get her shoes and shut the window, only to not find the zipper, and her shoes soaked, It was the oddest thing ever. i still dont know why she did that,

but yea my point is, it rains and rains, so either plan on sleepin in the car, or cime prepared, you will get yet, im almost positive.


I hope that since this years it's later in the year it will rain very little.

[The J2H]

Last year I stayed in a hotel and still got wet. Granted, it was 50 miles from home when I hit a sudden thunder/hail/rain storm on I-80 and had no top or doors. If I stopped it would have hurt worse, so I had to plug on. My floorboards had over 6" of ice. My roomates found this hilarious; Me, not so much.
this same thing happened to my friends on the way home from Dave in Columbus a few years back. I, not being a passenger in his Jeep, found it utterly hilarious, just like your roommates.

[The J2H]

last year, i heard the first rain drop, and it woke me up, 10min later its pourin, and it continues to pour, and a person i went with, finally wakes up, jumps up, runs outside to get her shoes and shut the window, only to not find the zipper, and her shoes soaked, It was the oddest thing ever. i still dont know why she did that,

but yea my point is, it rains and rains, so either plan on sleepin in the car, or cime prepared, you will get yet, im almost positive.
yeah it rained just a little last year, lol. i'll definately be a little more prepared this year, that's for sure. although, my tent held up well compared to everyone elses tents in my group. go figure, lol

[crashintosabine]

Ok, now those "bong sucks" kind of posts have me paranoid about staying at Bong. Mucky swamps, asshole park rangers...is it really that bad or was that just the opinion of a few who didn't like it? I've got 7 other friends I'm bringing and I don't want to take them someplace that they won't like.

[rapunzelchick]

Ok, now those "bong sucks" kind of posts have me paranoid about staying at Bong. Mucky swamps, asshole park rangers...is it really that bad or was that just the opinion of a few who didn't like it? I've got 7 other friends I'm bringing and I don't want to take them someplace that they won't like.
I can honestly say that I've never heard anyone say a single good thing about staying at Bong. It always starts out like a good idea and always ends up with someone catching a cold and someone else getting fined for their extracurricular activities. In 2000 we let these 2 kids crash in our hotel room because we found them sleeping in their car in the parking lot after being booted out of Bong by the park ranger. They were busted by him and literally spent their last dollar to keep themselves out of jail. No place to stay, no money, no treats. They were seriously bumming. I'd hate to see that happen to anyone else.

[The J2H]

The following message was paid for by "The Stay BFB in 2004 Committee":

BFB has a beautifal lake
BFB has plenty of shade
BFB is swamp free
At BFB, if you're quiet and are under control, your stay will be hassle free.

sorry, I'm in political mode right now

[SomeDo]

For all you people looking for a place to stay you can chill with us in the COMMANDER. This is my 6th time seeing DMB at Alpine. Every year it is better and better, our group grows every year. From doing keg stands on the freeway, to the wild turkey it's great. This year we are bringing the COMMANDER. It is a 1976 RV, we brought it to the Packer game this year and it's too much fun. It has all the necessities for a good party. We will be there both days ealry so if anyone is around stop by.
Vinnie

[The J2H]

i think i'll have to look for you

[Aerodmb]

Seriously, take a look at Scenic Ridge, that's where we plan on staying...and yes I am the party bus man, so if you want to go where the party bus is, stay at Scenic (no departures from BFB anymore). They have agreat sites on top of a hill near the woods, great access to a beach and not a dry open field, also they are very alcohol and DMB friendly...take a look, I highly recommend it!

That Party Bus Guy
AeroDMB

[Aerodmb]

I stayed at BFB back in 2000, and they enforced the no Alcohol, also the last night a buddy and I got possession tickets for a small amount of weed, I had the box in my pocket he had the one hitter in his hand. It was late and5 of us were just sitting around the fire talking and two rangers walked up behind us, we both got tickets for 325$ mine I had to pay on the spot because I was from out of state. Have not been back since.
I also have friends who stay there every year, and have good time with no problems. I think we just got two rangers who hated their jobs that nigth. Going to Bong this year, no worries about having a few beers.

Exactly why you check out Scenic Ridge, you will not encounter any of those issues...PM me for info.

[The J2H]

hmmm...scenic ridge, eh?

[Obsessor Of 41]

How do you "reserve" a camping spot at one of the various locations near Alpine?

[crashintosabine]

How do you "reserve" a camping spot at one of the various locations near Alpine?


http://www.reserveamerica.com/jsp/commonpage.jsp?goto=/usa/wi/bigf/newindex.html

http://www.reserveamerica.com/jsp/commonpage.jsp?goto=/usa/wi/bong/newindex.html

Those are for Big Foot and Bong. I'm sure there is a link for Scenic Ridge...check the beginning of the thread.

[Aerodmb]

SCENIC RIDGE - Just call them up, hopefully they will answer, they didn't today.

http://www.wisconsincampgrounds.com/cgi-bin/directory.pl?ID=612

All other reservations are done online

[The J2H]

cool, thanks

[Aerodmb]

cool, thanks

Reservations at Scenie are not being taken until they open April 15th, however, you can still leave your name and phone number. This is only for reserving an actual 6 person site...if you want to hit up the open area (still has trees/shade), it's first come first serve and probably should get there friday evening. We are going to shoot for the open area, we can fit more people.

[Obsessor Of 41]

Which is the closest?

[bdb23]

I can't believe how little action there is in this thread. Such a shame when you look at last year's thread.

[crashintosabine]

It's still early I think. No one even really knows if they have tickets or not yet. Give it a little time. :)

[Sc00tsSV]

I think that once tickets are confirmed things will pick up.

[PilotC150]

I'll be here as long as other people are still here. Gotta keep my title of top poster in the Alpine Thread.

[Aerodmb]

Which is the closest?

Check the beginning of this thread, I measured out all distances in miles of the big three, BONG, BFB, SCENIC RIDGE...they pretty much all are within 15 minutes.

[Aerodmb]

I'll be here as long as other people are still here. Gotta keep my title of top poster in the Alpine Thread.

I'm taking you down PilotC150 for number of threads! especially since your title says your a pilot but you aren't!

[PilotC150]

Nope, I'm not. But I used to be! Well, I was taking lessons back when I was 14-16, but then got out of it. The name stuck, so that's how it is now. But, since I go to the University of North Dakota, it's a good thing I know all the pilot-talk. I sweat 90% of the people I know are aviation majors here.

As for being top poster, I probably won't have time to do that this year. But if you look at the Alpine 2003 thread, you'll see I'm still top poster, and I haven't really done much posting in there at all since the showed ended last july. I had a HUGE lead in that thread.

[The J2H]

well chris, i may just have to take you down in both alpine threads ;)

[dmb_41_sd]

well chris, i may just have to take you down in both alpine threads ;)

Shouldnt be hard for you to do that with your posts. Ah well, I'm still in the running for top poster this year, it's earrrrrrrrrly, way early. I plan on bein here damn near every day but like you say this thread is too damn slow to even post anything worth talking about. It'll pick up in a couple weeks once we all get confirmed *knock knock*.

How many shows did you all request besides alpine? or if you're not a wh member, how many shows do you plan on going to?

I'm in for alpine 2x, of course, deer creek 2x, tinley (only because it's on the way to deer creek) , and in the last hour of the wh lottery request period i threw in requests for all three nights of the gorge. 8 shows total, WOW. and i'm only taking 12 days off this summer to go to all those shows, not bad.

---------

We should have an ants bbq in the alpine lot or at one of the campgrounds that everyone can attend even if they're not staying there. Everyone's staying relatively close to each other. Then we could all caravan to alpine in a huge line of cars. How cool would that be. (i'm dreaming bigtime here, i know- it's unlikely but I wish it were so simple to get everyone together)

[PilotC150]

I'll only be able to go to Alpine this year. And unfortunatly, I probably won't keep my title because of waaaaayyyyyy too much to do in the next 2 months of school.

[Aerodmb]

Could one of you tell me how warehouse pavillion seating was done last year please. Night 1, Night 2, Random or Senority?
Thanks
Dave

Night 1 - Seniority
Night 2 - Random ( I got Lawn, member since 1/99)

[Aerodmb]

Nope, I'm not. But I used to be! Well, I was taking lessons back when I was 14-16, but then got out of it. The name stuck, so that's how it is now. But, since I go to the University of North Dakota, it's a good thing I know all the pilot-talk. I sweat 90% of the people I know are aviation majors here.

As for being top poster, I probably won't have time to do that this year. But if you look at the Alpine 2003 thread, you'll see I'm still top poster, and I haven't really done much posting in there at all since the showed ended last july. I had a HUGE lead in that thread.

I was one of those Aviation guys...trust me, not the one at parties talking props and fuselages...

[The J2H]

i requested 2 deer creek, 2 polaris, and 2 alpine. i requested lawn for all night one's and best available for all night two's. i guess we'll see how that turns out. could be good, could be bad. i figure the worst that will happen is i'll get 6 lawns. actually, i i guess the worst would be 6 declines, but here's keeping my fingers crossed.

i might add one or two more through ticketmaster, we'll see

[ModestMouse2003]

wow its been a while since ive been at a computer, looks like im getting passed in posts, oh well, whats the days till alpine now?

[kroekmic]

so can everyone repeat where they're staying, rather camping or a hotel. Thanks

[ModestMouse2003]

BFB, I forgot waht number though, Ask chris (PilotC150) he'll know

[MelissaDMBfan]

so can everyone repeat where they're staying, rather camping or a hotel. Thanks
Not sure yet. I kinda want to camp, but still haven't figured out all the details. I need to start working on that.

[PilotC150]

ModestMouse is at site 14 at big foot beach.

[ModestMouse2003]

Not sure yet. I kinda want to camp, but still haven't figured out all the details. I need to start working on that.

Id suggest camping, BFB is a very nice place, and its really cheap. Im payin 40$ for three nights there, and that includes up to six people, or something like that

[MelissaDMBfan]

Id suggest camping, BFB is a very nice place, and its really cheap. Im payin 40$ for three nights there, and that includes up to six people, or something like that
Does you by chance have the number or website for that place? There will probably only be 3 girls, but camping is always fun.

[crashintosabine]

Here's a question. Do they actually check and make sure that you have only six people in a six person site? We've got eight and just have one site reserved. Anyone have any run-ins when trying to sneak a couple extra people into a site?

[slfairless]

Hey!

Most of the time places just try to eye ball you when your checking in. If you check in with two cars, both with four people in it but only get one site they might say something but once you slip past that part... it's all downhill as long as you keep a low profile :D

[The J2H]

Here's a question. Do they actually check and make sure that you have only six people in a six person site? We've got eight and just have one site reserved. Anyone have any run-ins when trying to sneak a couple extra people into a site?

unfortunately, they do. when you check in they ask how many people you have at your site, and they then give you wristbands for each person. anyone who doesn't have a wristband on is technically not allowed in the campground. on the other hand, i can't say that i saw anyone get kicked out last year for not having their wristband on, although i'm pretty sure we had to show our bands everytime we came back through the front gates.

on a brighter note...my girlfriend went crazy for my birthday and got me a bunch of camping stuff (tent, sleeping bag, thermos, etc.)

[The J2H]

Hey!

Most of the time places just try to eye ball you when your checking in. If you check in with two cars, both with four people in it but only get one site they might say something but once you slip past that part... it's all downhill as long as you keep a low profile :D


yeah, this is true. so i guess you might just have to put two of your friends in the trunk when you check in :lol

[crashintosabine]

unfortunately, they do. when you check in they ask how many people you have at your site, and they then give you wristbands for each person. anyone who doesn't have a wristband on is technically not allowed in the campground. on the other hand, i can't say that i saw anyone get kicked out last year for not having their wristband on, although i'm pretty sure we had to show our bands everytime we came back through the front gates.



Yeah, they did the wristband thing for Sleepy Bear at Deer Creek last year. But I've stayed at State Parks before and there was no wristband thing. Eh, I guess I'll just reserve a second site to cover our ass. We'll all just stay at the same site anyway.

[crashintosabine]

yeah, this is true. so i guess you might just have to put two of your friends in the trunk when you check in :lol


:lol Shit, the trunk of a car could not contain some of those crazy friends I have.

[ModestMouse2003]

http://www.reserveamerica.com/jsp/commonpage.jsp?goto=/usa/wi/bigf/newindex.html

[number4one]

looks like alpine is in my near future.:D YAY!

[mihighdavehead]

I can't wait until my tix are confirmed so I can start planning my Alpine trip.

[The J2H]

:lol Shit, the trunk of a car could not contain some of those crazy friends I have.
there's no craziness that a little bit of duct tape won't solve, lol

[The J2H]

looks like alpine is in my near future.:D YAY!
awww....shit!

what changed your mind?

[Sc00tsSV]

I can't wait until my tix are confirmed so I can start planning my Alpine trip.

I agree, this wait is killing me :BANG

[The J2H]

i can't really understand why the warehouse entended the ordering period 12 hours. i know they said it was to accomdate people making traveling plans, but the way i see it, they should have left the time when it was and pushed forward the confirmation date if they really wanted to accomodate for traveling. the way i make my plans is that i wait until i know i have tickets before i make any reservations. obviously, there are several ways to get tickets other than the warehouse, so even if i do get declined for my requests, i still have hope. i guess i'm just overly cautious when it comes to making reservations.

wow, i totally lost my entire point to this post...

[crashintosabine]

there's no craziness that a little bit of duct tape won't solve, lol


:lol :lol Sometimes I wish I had some. I do remember one time my friend was driving us crazy with the rambling and laughing (there was a little of the p-o-t involved) and someone actually offered to "take his shoe off and beat her with it" just to make it stop. (In a good-natured way, of course! ;) )

[crashintosabine]

i can't really understand why the warehouse...

See, that's where you went wrong my friend. Never. Ever. Try to understand the WH. :lol

[Sc00tsSV]

WH is down. I wondering if they are going to let us know about tickets soon. I hope :confused:

[Sc00tsSV]

WH is down. I wondering if they are going to let us know about tickets soon. I hope :confused:

Nevermind. It's up. I was really getting excited too... :bounce

[The J2H]

See, that's where you went wrong my friend. Never. Ever. Try to understand the WH. :lol
that right there...is the cure to many of my current stresses.

do you charge by the hour for your consultations, or is the first one free?
:lol

[The J2H]

WH is down. I wondering if they are going to let us know about tickets soon. I hope :confused:
there is no hope, sorry my friend.

you too, like myself, have too much faith in the warehouse. perhaps you shuold schedule an appointment with dr. jennifer

[crashintosabine]

there is no hope, sorry my friend.

you too, like myself, have too much faith in the warehouse. perhaps you shuold schedule an appointment with dr. jennifer


Yes, I can help you with that problem. Repeat after me, "I must not have faith in the Warehouse." If you do that three times a day, for about ten minutes at a time, you should be able kick that nasty habit. :thumbsup

[crashintosabine]

that right there...is the cure to many of my current stresses.

do you charge by the hour for your consultations, or is the first one free?
:lol

Oh, free of course! I aim to help all fellow Warehousers. Just follow my directions in my previous post and you will be fine. :D

[The J2H]

Yes, I can help you with that problem. Repeat after me, "I must not have faith in the Warehouse." If you do that three times a day, for about ten minutes at a time, you should be able kick that nasty habit. :thumbsup
i must admit...once in a while i slip up and gain som faith in the warehouse, but at that point i'm usually declined, lol. i just hoping that the mere fact that none of my requests have been declined yet means i still have a chance for at least some of my requests.

[Tarnishedspoon]

Bong!

Camp Ramrod!

Sean @ Alpine.

[The J2H]

here's an updated BFB map...if you have any of the sites that are taken, let me know and I will put you on the map, haha, get it? put you on the map...

note: all sites with a box around them are already reserved

[crashintosabine]

i must admit...once in a while i slip up and gain som faith in the warehouse, but at that point i'm usually declined, lol. i just hoping that the mere fact that none of my requests have been declined yet means i still have a chance for at least some of my requests.



Ah yes. Again, I can see where your thinking has gone awry. See, they'll confirm you all right. For lawn. :( ;)

[PilotC150]

here's an updated BFB map...if you have any of the sites that are taken, let me know and I will put you on the map, haha, get it? put you on the map...

note: all sites with a box around them are already reserved
Way to go stealing my job. Didn't you see the map I already made?

[beaufordrummer]

unfortunately, they do. when you check in they ask how many people you have at your site, and they then give you wristbands for each person. anyone who doesn't have a wristband on is technically not allowed in the campground. on the other hand, i can't say that i saw anyone get kicked out last year for not having their wristband on, although i'm pretty sure we had to show our bands everytime we came back through the front gates.

on a brighter note...my girlfriend went crazy for my birthday and got me a bunch of camping stuff (tent, sleeping bag, thermos, etc.)
Go Cavies!

[TiedUpLikeABaby]

Bong!

Camp Ramrod!This I agree with.

Say Camp Ramrod.

[Tarnishedspoon]

camp Ramrod!

[The J2H]

Way to go stealing my job. Didn't you see the map I already made?
my apologies...i wasn't sure if you had the time to do it...i will hereby hand the cartographer duties back over to you

[The J2H]

Ah yes. Again, I can see where your thinking has gone awry. See, they'll confirm you all right. For lawn. :( ;)
i honestly wouldn't care if i got lawn for all my shows...at still young enough to hack it with the teens out on the lawn. i'll just be happy to get tickets.

[The J2H]

Hey Jennifer....did you say you were staying at BFB now?

[cavecricket34]

here's an updated BFB map...if you have any of the sites that are taken, let me know and I will put you on the map, haha, get it? put you on the map...

note: all sites with a box around them are already reserved
Ahhh just like last year. :)

[crashintosabine]

Hey Jennifer....did you say you were staying at BFB now?


Eh, we still don't know. We'll get all of the girls together for a little summit soon and figure out all of the details. Just waitin' for the confirmations to go up.

[Tarnishedspoon]

If you'll please excuse me for joining late-- I am only hopping in because Nancies is down.

But anywho, is there anyone on here who is going to stay at Bong? I see most of y'all are going to be at BFB what exactly is that?

Sean

[The J2H]

BFB = Big Foot Beach State Park

a bunch of us stayed there last year. it has individual sites, as opposed to the group sites at bong, so you get a little more space/privacy/etc. anyways, most of us are probably going back there this year.

[The J2H]

here's a website if you'd like to check it out...

Big Foot Beach State Park (http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/bigfoot/)

[TwoStep2888]

I'm either going to Apline Valley or Chicago. I haven't decided which. I'd lite to go to both, but I'm saving my money for the Gorge.

[Sc00tsSV]

I'm either going to Apline Valley or Chicago. I haven't decided which. I'd lite to go to both, but I'm saving my money for the Gorge.

I was in that same boat, other than the Gorge trip(that was last year). We decided on Alpine because it's Alpine :D

[The J2H]

Guster is opening at Alpine this year....sweet!

[Tbone328]

And OAR is opening at Tweeter

[The J2H]

I'd much rather have Guster over O.A.R. anyday...as it is, I get O.A.R.for 4 shows, and Guster for 2

Anyone want to put money down that I hear "Hey Girl" 4 times???

[The J2H]

...don't get me wrong though. i'll take o.a.r. over most of the opening bands i've seen at DMB shows. here's my list of top openers i've seen at dave shows:
1. Robert Randolph & the Family Band
2. Jason Mraz (only #2 because I missed half of him)
3. insert Guster here after Alpine
4. insert O.A.R. here after Deer Creek/Polaris

[bdb23]

Let the real discussions begin now that confirmations are up.

[Tbone328]

Tweeter and night 2 of alpine are confirmed with pavillion seats for both but night one declined

[The J2H]

confirmed for both nights....lawn night one and reserved night two

[JmoneyDMB]

confirmed for reserved night one, and declined for night two.

[Sc00tsSV]

Confirmed, Reserved night one, lawn night two :bounce

[Aerodmb]

Confirmed, Reserved for both nights...SWEET!!! Benie's of being a member since 1/99. By the way, anyone still contemplating campgrounds, take a look at Scenic Ridge...attached are a couple photos of the first come first serve area, however, there are more secluded reservable campsites you can get.

[crashintosabine]

Well, two of us got confirmed for lawn N1 and one of us got reserved. All three of us got reserved N2. It'll be hard to work it out any way you look at it considering there's so many in our group, but we're happy about N2. :D

And then I've got reserved across the board for Atlanta, Tweeter & Riverbend. :D

[mihighdavehead]

I only got first night reserved, so I have to use ticketbastard or the boards for second night.
Is anyone else stoked that Guster is opening?? Can't wait!! :bounce

[dmb_41_sd]

I got lawn night 1 and reserved night 2 which seems to be what almost everyone got this year unless you're joined the wh very early.

How good are these shows gonna be with guster? Damn. this is sweet.

[The J2H]

now it's time for me to decide on a campground

[cpandrewschmidt]

I got declined for night 1 and reserved for night 2. I put in for all reserved and Im a third year. Last year same thing and my night two tickets werent all that great but nothing there is real bad. Hopefully i can get close for just once :cool:

Andrew

[The J2H]

are you gonna try to score some tickets for night one still?

[The J2H]

i was just checking out BFB for sites, so i updated the map. chris, i swear i'm not taking your job! a couple more spots have been reserved. once again, if you have any of the spots taken on the map, let us know...

[The J2H]

just wanted to clarify something about fees for BFB. sunday through thursday, it's $8 for Wisconsin residents and $10 for non-residents. saturday and sunday (as well as peak seasons), it's $10 for WI residents and $12 for non-residents. there is also a $9.50 reservation fee if you go through Reserve America. the price is per site, not per person as i think someone stated earlier

Friday through Sunday (WI residents) - 26 + 9.50 = $35.50
Friday through Sunday (non-residents) - 34 + 9.50 = $43.50

either way, once you split this between your campers (you can have up to six per site) it could cost as little as $7.25 per person. of course you then have to pay for car fees, which is $30 per car. either way, it's not expensive at all.