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Coachella 2006: General Information (pg. 2)
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| Electrophile |
| quote: | Originally posted by MR STROKE
can u get away with smoking a joint in the open or do they crack down on that too? |
If it looks like a joint they will bust you. They are running a HARDCORE undercover operation. Rumor has it that half of Indio's police department and some of the CHP work the festival. Expect there to be 60+ undercover police officers making busts. DON'T CHANCE IT!!! Also, DO NOT SMOKE IN A PORT O'POTTY!!! There are undercovers that hang out in the restroom area all day busting people that smoke weed inside the port o'pottys. Beware of any hippie looking girls trying to sell you anything because they are running a sting for the P.D. |
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| dollaroff |
It's always a 50/50 split between people shouting versus hotels & camping.
IMHO, I like real showers, real bathrooms, and a clean bed. And, I like having 8h sleep/night so I can party the rest of the weekend...
Everything ends at midnight (well except the car line, that starts at midnight). We've found the best way to minimize the line is to park as close as you can to the exit and walk. The day walk isn't that bad...the night one can seem like it's forever, but once you get to your car and can sit, it's like heaven. We usually can get out in 45min (20min walk, 20min line out to the streets).
Assume every act is 1.5h. The "bands" play less cause they have to tear down/set up. The headliners just get more time cause they're special. Most DJs can just flow into the other set, so they usually get the full 1.5h.
I have some camping info; just pvtmsg me, and I'll send it over.
About water: there are 3 ways to go about it:
a. You're not really human, so you can drink very little of it and/or tons of booze (this isn't most people).
b. Buy 1/2 waters and fill them up @ the fountain. This plan takes time (cause there are always lines @ the fountains).
c. Just buy $2 waters.
I'm on plan C. I budget $40/d for water (thats 15 waters plus $5 in tips for ice, etc...) Yes, I spend more on water each day than my hotel room.
I also don't eat @ the festival (we eat in the morning, and then at noon outside, and then at 1am after we get out of the show); that saves $, but a lot of people need to have food throughout the day. It just works for me.
(other info on next post). |
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| dollaroff |
Alas, because of inane laws, you can't be nice. Always be smart, and look out for yourself: NO ONE ELSE WILL.
Don't share.
Don't buy.
Don't sell.
Don't be swayed by bouncing breasts.
Don't be swayed by young, naive-looking guys.
Don't use the bathrooms (huge tip).
Don't trust the security guards (yellow/blue shirts); they'll sell you out too.
Do look at shoes & socks.
Don't be stupid.
Remember, of all the police in the area (plus who knows who else comes in from city/county/state/fed...):
10% aren't working Coachella.
30% are directing traffic.
60% are working the show (undercover + non-undercover).
Do the math. :) |
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| GrooveBuff |
| quote: | Originally posted by DynamoFlorida
Hey all ... planning on attending Coachella for the first time. I have some basic questions to start this off:
(1) How late do the Main Stage acts go?
(2) Are all the DJs segregated to the Dance Tent and how late does that go? How long are the sets for the bigger names?
(3) Am thinking of doing the overnight camping option: anything to look out for there?
Any information is much appreciated. |
I'm going.
Doing the camping option.
Can't wait! |
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| GrooveBuff |
| quote: | Originally posted by Electrophile
(1) How late do the Main Stage acts go?
A. They go until midnight
(2) Are all the DJs segregated to the Dance Tent and how late does that go?
A. Yes. Midnight
How long are the sets for the bigger names?
A. Usually an hour - hour and half at the longest.
(3) Am thinking of doing the overnight camping option: anything to look out for there?
DON'T CAMP!!!! Get a hotel!!! You will thank me later. |
what's wrong with the camping option? please advise because i'm flying 6 hours to get there.
your advice is really appreciated. |
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| Yookeroo |
| quote: | Originally posted by dollaroff
About water: there are 3 ways to go about it:
a. You're not really human, so you can drink very little of it and/or tons of booze (this isn't most people).
b. Buy 1/2 waters and fill them up @ the fountain. This plan takes time (cause there are always lines @ the fountains).
c. Just buy $2 waters.
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Plan A can be dangerous. Especially if you're boozing. Or dancing (plus MDMA). Budget for water (or use the fountains). You probably won't need as many as 15, but it's probably better skipping food for water. |
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| dollaroff |
Alas, the irony didn't come through well...
If you don't have water in the desert, you die. Don't do plan A. |
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| HotDogWater |
| quote: | Originally posted by dollaroff
Alas, the irony didn't come through well...
If you don't have water in the desert, you die. Don't do plan A. |
unless you're a camel |
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| vacantdream |
| I got to add a few things about camping if your going to do it. Be sure you have all your supplies and know how to set things up (I had no idea since I borrowed the tent and set it up at 2 am after day 1 ). Make sure the tent is big enough for the amount of people you plan to keep in it plus your stuff, unless you just want to use a sleeping bag to sleep in for the night. Park your car in the right designated area as it will get towed. I watched a crew of tow-trucks haul cars that were scattered over the parking lots. Also the phone service is abysmal out there and my phone has only worked about 10% of the time out there so take walkie-talkies to find your friends. Have fun I'll be out there too and probably camping it |
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| PicottoIsGod |
| what a mutherin mission yo...........coachella....? that |
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| GrooveBuff |
| quote: | Originally posted by vacantdream
I got to add a few things about camping if your going to do it. Be sure you have all your supplies and know how to set things up (I had no idea since I borrowed the tent and set it up at 2 am after day 1 ). Make sure the tent is big enough for the amount of people you plan to keep in it plus your stuff, unless you just want to use a sleeping bag to sleep in for the night. Park your car in the right designated area as it will get towed. I watched a crew of tow-trucks haul cars that were scattered over the parking lots. Also the phone service is abysmal out there and my phone has only worked about 10% of the time out there so take walkie-talkies to find your friends. Have fun I'll be out there too and probably camping it |
wow thanks for the info.
couple of questions:
1. can you park your suv right beside your tent set up?
2. i plan on dismantling my tent on the morning of sunday the 30th because i dont want anyone to steal the tent and then i'm gona reassemble it when i come back on sunday night. good idea?
3.are there designated camp sights for each person? or is it one huge free for all in the campfield?
thank you. |
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| dollaroff |
1. No. You have to hike it.
2. People aren't going to steal the tent; just the stuff in it. Lock it (or move everything back to your car that morning).
3. You get a 7x7 space that is yours to do with what you want. So, no. |
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