converge88 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Hotel wise you can stay pretty cheap if you can swing driving or even a bike. Like 2 miles away from the heart of fest (holiday inn) are some motel type places for ab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
converge88 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 For about 50 a night. Holiday inn is way nicer and closer but last year was 170 a night. And it seems too go up a bit every year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniquemel0dy Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Anyone down to meet for lunch at that famous burrito place down there, shit I forgot the name. Anyways, anyone down for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tittus Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 That's on my must hit this year for sure. That and The Jones. I had one of the best breakfasts there last year. It was such a great food trip. A_Boring_Story 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipsterasfolk Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Last year traveling from Ohio we spent $85 + 10 for the ticket....$120 for Hotel....$100 for gas. After getting there I spent like $400ish between the two of us for liquor, food, more liquor, and vinyl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgrantx Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 OLD FLINGS are playing this year too. Woo! I think this is going to be a huge year for them. The Fake Boys/Old Flings split should be ready by Fest too. I hope to do a Fest edition. A_Boring_Story 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 How much do you guys save up for this? I told myself I was going this year. Gimme some details kind sirs i usually take 3 or $400. but i also buy tons of records at arrows aim, tampa, tampa pre-fest and whatever clothing while i'm there. 1st year festers: a) when packing, pack light. guys, bring 1 or 2 shirts at the most. then your usual socks/shorts/deodorant/toothpaste. bringing clothes for every day you're there hampers any space you'll have when leaving. records/shirts/koozies, etc take up space and they tend to stack up quickly. you can wear the shit you buy there. everybody else does. the more space you have in your suitcase when you arrive, the better. i had to send half of my shit back in a box because i took too much and wound up leaving with like 30 lps and 7"s, 15 shirts, and mad backup of koozies. ask any fester how many records they leave with at the end of the weekend and it's probably more than some of your whole collections. don't go if you're one of those board members who doesn't like stage diving, crowd surfing, getting soaked in beer, or being touched or pushed. its' gonna happen at every show. if you don't like any of these things, stay in the back by the merch. this is fest, not some william elliott whitmore show. c) wear comfortable shoes. d) be prepared for strangers to hug you or for getting random high fives on the streets. When deciding to get a room, you have a choice of a rental car and getting a cheap place out of the way and just driving in(or cab), or paying a premium cost and getting something in the vicinity. Holiday inn is quit expensive, but each room holds 4 occupants and is close to said festivities and across the street from leonardos (reminds me santiago, we need to go this year). i personally get a bed and breakfast mainly due to the fact that i don't like dealing with tons of drunks when i go back to my hotel room. it's cool at first but it gets annoying from time to time. i like going back to a quiet place and watching sportscenter and cooking something. for only about $40 extra (a person) we get a whole 1 bedroom apt with 4 beds, a living room, a kitchen and breakfast nook. and we get breakfast in the mornings and cheese and wine in the afternoon. and it's only a few blocks from where everything is located. e) depending of if you can catch a ride, fly into one of the close cities with a major airport like jacksonville or tampa. you'll save a shit ton of money doing so. and besides Tampa will have the pre-fests so you have that going for you too. There are tons of us who fly into one of those cities and can easily give you a ride, so as long as you dn't have to leave at 8am on monday. then you can just fuck off!!! f) get ready to eat lots of pizza. (5 star baby!!!!) Also this is my own personal thing, but when at fest, at least one time, buy a fester you don't know a beer or a shot. i do this at least 2 or 3 times a year. someone did that for me 3 times the first year. figured i'd pay it forward and have been doing it ever since. hipsterasfolk and A_Boring_Story 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 don't go if you're one of those board members who doesn't like stage diving, crowd surfing, getting soaked in beer, or being touched or pushed. its' gonna happen at every show. if you don't like any of these things, stay in the back by the merch. this is fest, not some william elliott whitmore show. love this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Love that CRUSADES are playing again this year!!!! They better thave fucking merch this year.. hudsoncomplex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsoncomplex Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 My wife and I put an offer on a new house a few nights ago, meaning Fest might not happen this year Buuuuut the offer fell through so Fest is back on! roadmonkey and A_Boring_Story 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipsterasfolk Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 don't go if you're one of those board members who doesn't like stage diving, crowd surfing, getting soaked in beer, or being touched or pushed. its' gonna happen at every show. if you don't like any of these things, stay in the back by the merch. this is fest, not some william elliott whitmore show. or RVIVR ahahahahaha Satan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Can we get some kind of list going for people who want to find people to share hotel rooms with and those who need a room? I know I'm going by myself and would prollie like to share a room and hang with some of you cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamitekid Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 My wife and I put an offer on a new house a few nights ago, meaning Fest might not happen this year Buuuuut the offer fell through so Fest is back on! Thats both happy and sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Can we get some kind of list going for people who want to find people to share hotel rooms with and those who need a room? I know I'm going by myself and would prollie like to share a room and hang with some of you cats we have a spare spot if you want to go in with us on our bed n breakfast. me and jimmythescumbag room together every year with patrick and marc, but patrick isn't going and marc isn't sure he's going either (that may still be up in the air). our place is a modest 1 bedroom apt with a breakfast nook (which gets transformed into a makeshift bedroom), a living area (with cable), and kitchen. breakfast in the mornings too. and the people running it are awesome. you people should get rooms there, so we can all hang. its slightly more expensive than holiday inn, but sooo much more relaxing. and it's a short walk to everything. far closer than the holiday, well unless you're walking to 1982 or the laboratory. roadmonkey and A_Boring_Story 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedeni Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I am down to be a roomie if someone needs one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
converge88 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Can we get some kind of list going for people who want to find people to share hotel rooms with and those who need a room? I know I'm going by myself and would prollie like to share a room and hang with some of you cats I am probably going too need some roommates as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsoncomplex Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Thats both happy and sad Yes it is. Oh well, I'm sure it's for the best. We're still looking. The ace we found had a 2.7 acre back yard and was in a small town. Totally awesome century home too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 has a TIME been announced for sales yet? I know its next saturday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah_totally Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 has a TIME been announced for sales yet? I know its next saturday... 4pm est on Sat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 4pm est on Sat! that gives me just enough time to come up with some money for this ticket. roadmonkey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 4pm est on Sat! Alarm has been set. Satan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I have 583.46 sittin in my paypal. paypal credit cards make things like this fucking worth it. TOMORROW!!! hops to have some beers with you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsoncomplex Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 The Draft is my #1 gotta see this year. Since its still up in the air if I'm going or not I bought a ticket to see them in DET at the end of July. Just incase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Tickets Obtained! Soo pumped!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmanfredi Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Will they have another big bunch of bands confirmed when prices go up in June? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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