Tips for a first time attendee
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edgeofthorns
24 Hours Ago...
Actually, this is the best tip I can come up with. Have your priority bands to stand for picked out. In other words, you don't have to necessarily stand the entire time. Stand up close and personal to your favorites, then have a seat for some of the ones you don't know much about. That will save your energy some, instead of hugging the guard railing all night. That's worked really well for me the past two festivals.
Matt Crooks
www.fools-game.com
SharkBlack said:Hey KRIS!!! WASUUUUUP!!
Just have fun, It's so well run that you don't really have to think too much. I always find that I don't eat enough or drink enough water. It's a marathon with luncheon parties, hotel parties, the show and then there's always all kinds of after parties that are tempting. This year I'll make sure I am fully recouped before I start it up again the next day and eating and drinking the agua helps the next day... That also means getting enough sleep. last year I was working on a couple hours each night... Not enough... As far as seeing the bands it's a no brainer there really is no problem finding a good position to see the bands.
And just stay away from happy Jagermeister shot drinking people!! They are deadly!!haha!!
Look forward to meeting you
Brett
Brett!!! Hiya hun! Yes - I'll need to be careful. I can't stand Jagermeister so I'm safe there lol. Beer on the other hand
lol. I can't wait to meet you either my friend!!!
urayoan
Member
ProgMetal Angel, bring extra cash. There's going to be a ton of CD's, DVD's and shirts from all kind of prog, metal bands. some of them hard to find, at really good prices. Enjoy the madness...
urayoan said:ProgMetal Angel, bring extra cash. There's going to be a ton of CD's, DVD's and shirts from all kind of prog, metal bands. some of them hard to find, at really good prices. Enjoy the madness...
Great Idea!! Yes, I'll have to get my hands on as much music as I can
.Thank You!!
Yippee38
Living the dream!
Talk to everybody. They're all cool.
As others have said in previous threads, tip the bartenders.
As others have said in previous threads, tip the bartenders.
booB
Señor Member
Jurakan
Boricua Bestial
I for one love the cerveza , but keep in mind that roughly 2 beers = 1 CD. I would suggest drinking a few cold ones or flat out getting hammered (whatever suits your taste) either before or after the show. Alcohol becomes inexpensive if a few people pitch in. Still, I do spend about 2 CDs in beer.
You'll know you're having fun if the hotel staff threatens to kick you out. We have consistently beat our record, last year being threatened roughly an hour and a half after we got there. It was a group of about 10 people in a room that we stocked with food and booze.
About the show, I'll just say it's my third one straight, and I know next year it's going to be my fourth. It's that good.
I second the bring-lots-of-cash tip. I went 200 bucks over budget last year, and ready to do it again. I shop in bulk since the prices are really reasonable.
Go sightseeing when not in the show. There's a lot of interesting stuff to see and do in Atlanta before the show starts. However, AVOID the Coca-Cola tour. You will pay to see advertisements. You will have to drink around 4 gallons of the free sample sodas to get your money's worth.
All this said, I can guarntee you'll have a blast and want to do it all over again next year.
, but keep in mind that roughly 2 beers = 1 CD. I would suggest drinking a few cold ones or flat out getting hammered (whatever suits your taste) either before or after the show. Alcohol becomes inexpensive if a few people pitch in. Still, I do spend about 2 CDs in beer.You'll know you're having fun if the hotel staff threatens to kick you out. We have consistently beat our record, last year being threatened roughly an hour and a half after we got there. It was a group of about 10 people in a room that we stocked with food and booze.
About the show, I'll just say it's my third one straight, and I know next year it's going to be my fourth. It's that good.
I second the bring-lots-of-cash tip. I went 200 bucks over budget last year, and ready to do it again. I shop in bulk since the prices are really reasonable.
Go sightseeing when not in the show. There's a lot of interesting stuff to see and do in Atlanta before the show starts. However, AVOID the Coca-Cola tour. You will pay to see advertisements. You will have to drink around 4 gallons of the free sample sodas to get your money's worth.
All this said, I can guarntee you'll have a blast and want to do it all over again next year.
DGIRL
Addicted
As you know, my first PP as well.
FFS, Only a 2 weeks out!!! WoooooooooooooHoooooooooooooo!!!
uke: :zombie: (not nec·es·sar·i·ly in that order!!!)
LOL, See you all sooooon!!
FFS, Only a 2 weeks out!!! WoooooooooooooHoooooooooooooo!!!
uke: :zombie: (not nec·es·sar·i·ly in that order!!!)LOL, See you all sooooon!!
13ShadesofGray
RI Porch Commando
From the girlie perspective... choose your shoes and purse (if you bring one) wisely.
I second Brett's Jaeger advice, from experience. (Thanks for bringing *that* memory back up, bub. lol)
If you do tip over a bartender, be sure it's Maria or Deborah, and that one of their fans are around to catch them.
Definitely try Deb's suggestion of Guiness with a 1/2 shot Grand Marniet chaser. YUM!
John's suggestions = Amen!
Give lots of hugs, laugh as much as possible and check the names with faces poster that AMBR has been kicking major petootie on. It really helped last year.
I second Brett's Jaeger advice, from experience.
(Thanks for bringing *that* memory back up, bub. lol)If you do tip over a bartender, be sure it's Maria or Deborah, and that one of their fans are around to catch them.
Definitely try Deb's suggestion of Guiness with a 1/2 shot Grand Marniet chaser. YUM!
John's suggestions = Amen!
Give lots of hugs, laugh as much as possible and check the names with faces poster that AMBR has been kicking major petootie on. It really helped last year.
JenniferLynn
AKA Irish
It's my first too, but thankfully have regs to drag me thru it all...
The parties better kick ass ~ I've got high freakin' hopes and refuse to be disappointed hehehe
The parties better kick ass ~ I've got high freakin' hopes and refuse to be disappointed
hehehe
MetalRose
ProgPower EMT
Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to people. Most of the time the "family" tries to expand the group.
Familarize yourself with peoples picts.. there is a thread on here for it.
90% of the people at the fest are cool and will welcome you. IF you happen to meet the other 10%- don't let them get to you.
Looking forward to meeting you in a few weeks!
-Metal
Familarize yourself with peoples picts.. there is a thread on here for it.
90% of the people at the fest are cool and will welcome you. IF you happen to meet the other 10%- don't let them get to you.
Looking forward to meeting you in a few weeks!
-Metal
Michael TEOF
Master Whorebot
13ShadesofGray said:From the girlie perspective... choose your shoes and purse (if you bring one) wisely.
I second Brett's Jaeger advice, from experience.
If you do tip over a bartender, be sure it's Maria or Deborah, and that one of their fans are around to catch them.
Definitely try Deb's suggestion of Guiness with a 1/2 shot Grand Marniet chaser. YUM!
John's suggestions = Amen!
Give lots of hugs, laugh as much as possible and check the names with faces poster that AMBR has been kicking major petootie on. It really helped last year.
Mam, you are not allowed to touch a drop of liquor this year
I believe last year went something like this..
uke: The Michael
MetalRose
ProgPower EMT
Shit, I don't have my coffin purse this year! Dammit. I guess I'll have to add pockets to my clothing this year...
-Metal
-Metal
13ShadesofGray
RI Porch Commando
You are, unfortunately, correct Michael. Just gonna take it slow, make sure I get enough sleep and eat at least something a few hours before arrival... and NO Jaeger. lol My lord, I'm not ever going to live that down, am I? heheh
Harvester
The Promoter
If folks were ever going to pace themselves, this is the year to do it. Evergrey & Jorn are really going to let it rip with extended sets.
