Introduce yourself!

[CCRGMac]

It's that time again, new folks are coming aboard and, frankly, I met so many of you guys last year that I can't remember who was who.

So...Hi, I'm Colin:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq257/CCRGMac/IMG_0056small.jpg

Post your pics!

[zach]

Hi Colin!

I will be new to waka! I have been having scary realistic dreams of being on the ozarks since ive purchased tickets, I cannot wait. Looks to be an extra friendly vibe here, my kind of peoples.

By the way, love the shirt, love the tribe!

[SaucerfulOfSecrets]

this will make my third straight Waka adventure! cant wait for June to get here

Met a few of you last year, can't wait to meet some more new folks this year!

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs196.snc3/20343_236362969112_759214112_2962609_1222861_n.jpg

[scottt]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
and Darby will look exactly like that at Wakarusa - tie included!


http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp121/scottthorn/freebeerfortapers.jpg

I'm on the left and Michael (another taper) is on the right. ~~dave~~wave~~ brought the beer. I'm never sure how many tildes he uses so please excuse the extras. Thanks again Dave!!! Image taken by Brian (yet another taper!) at Waka '08. Pretty sure it was '08. Brian takes great pics, concert or otherwise. If you need a photographer in the Lawrence area, let me know and I'll put you in touch with him.

I missed the first Wakarusa, but have hit all the others - although I was only there for one day in '07 (to see Ozric Tentacles, who never played...).

[~dave~~wave~]

^^^^^^^

Ha, thanks scottt, love that picture.
I first made a day trip to Waka in 05, returned for the full fest every year since.

Once again this year I'll be wandering around a little dazed with a big smile.

Big up to all the tapers! They keep my festival vibe going all year!

[KB]

BaconFairy and KB pre-Phox
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs107.snc1/5065_513371309077_145600423_30610124_6109735_n.jpg


Rabbit, Pauly, and KB outside the Grenada in Lawrence. Galactic 07?

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs063.snc3/13048_214207572221_640787221_4301587_4213532_n.jpg

[ItsOnlyMatt]

Me

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa226/wkrsa/Homestead007-1.jpg

[PolyOntology]

tommy and erin, chillin in the woods!

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs144.snc3/17138_107599665919569_100000086075157_201234_31225 28_n.jpg

[SPelizzaro]

Hello, My name is Scott. I have been addicted to wakarusa for 3 years now. This is my story. lol

Waka 2008. My friend dave, Me, Darby pre-FLips

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1980/207/119/1087034769/n1087034769_30297590_4248.jpg


Chompdown '08!!! can you tell I was having fun?!?
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1980/207/119/1087034769/n1087034769_30297582_2185.jpg

[G$]

My name's Greg, been going to Waka since '05, our crew has only missed one since then, '06. We've met tons of great folks at waka over the years. Hoping to see Boognish, Jayrock and Bogmonkey all make the trek back this year as well. My buddy B just recently joined the forums(BeeJay), he's the only one who's ever made it up for Chompdown, but I'll let him post his own pic. Hopefully this will be the year I finally get up and rally for the chompdown. Looking forward to June, here's a pic from last year's waka
http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu88/G_moneymoney/DSCF3850-1.jpg
~G$

[electroHEAD]

i'm Jordan, this will be my 7th waka to attend and hopefully, 3rd to perform at

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t105/sillyshelly79_2007/soundpony.jpg

yes its a laptop (don't hate Zach ;))


my wife Michelle (Shellebelle) and myself on NYE

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t105/sillyshelly79_2007/OKC.jpg

[chompersdaddy]

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs110.snc1/4649_524733912190_31901549_30787499_3188298_n.jpg

Hello, my name is Scott. Thats me on the left. This will be my 5th Waka and first year in VIP. I enjoy using internet lingo and the musical artist enya.

[jester]

hey, I'm Jesse and I've been a lurker for a while, finally got around to start posting on here somewhat regularly. I've been super excited for Waka '10 since the day I got home from last year. This will be my 5th Waka, the third I should be performing at (got rained out in '08 :( )

Reallly looking forward to meeting some of y'all this year - this will be my first Chompdown. Here is my crew from last year (I'm in the back in the blue shirt :) )

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4325048237_c0bb3c468d_o.jpg

[SPelizzaro]

^Band name??

[Saynotocommercialmusic]

Nice post and idea-- Colin~
I'm Leah (on far left) with daughter Dakota (next to me) and gal pals building trail last winter at Johnson's Shut-In State Park south of St. Louis.. This will be my 6th Waka and the SUMMER OF FLAIR. We come from Kansas City and bring whomever wants to pile in a car and go--we do Mainstage Camping and this year look for our first camp banner/sign----CAMP SHINDIG! Stop and say 'hi'!

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2694/57/69/1236907267/n1236907267_30159087_5456347.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30159069&id=1236907267)

[~dave~~wave~]

^Band name??

I saw the new Sherlock Holmes movie this weekend, so my powers of deduction based on the clues lead me to the inescapable conclusion that it must be...
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http://www.myspace.com/somasphere

Meltdown Material.

Hometown boys make good, Lawrence folks can see them at the Bottleneck Feb. 13.

[~dave~~wave~]

Nice post and idea-- Colin~
I'm Leah (on far left) with daughter Dakota (next to me) and gal pals building trail last winter at Johnson's Shut-In State Park south of St. Louis.. This will be my 6th Waka and the SUMMER OF FLAIR. We come from Kansas City and bring whomever wants to pile in a car and go--we do Mainstage Camping and this year look for our first camp banner/sign----CAMP SHINDIG! Stop and say 'hi'!

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2694/57/69/1236907267/n1236907267_30159087_5456347.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30159069&id=1236907267)





WooHoo! There's no holding you back now, Leah, since you conquered the secret of posting pictures on the forum!

[kgbnfx]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t28/kgbnfx/4247_1132832090831_1528150726_30-1.jpg

Brer and I @ Casa da Cheese.

[VERNIXX]

I'm Terry and I inadvertantly cause psychedelic seizures....

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/119/l_f89609a5be7d20390d81ea2b8da65f74.gif

[two_step06]

Hey all...I'm Kerry a.k.a two_step06

This will be my 4th Waka and I will be in Camp Schwanky Lounge again with my Jamily in upgraded RV. The Chompdown should be there or nearby so feel free to stop and say HELLO!!

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s254/kyliegirl_07/tricycle.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s254/kyliegirl_07/dmb.gif

[ret01]

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs034.snc3/12136_188466365422_643740422_3506374_1648977_n.jpg

This is Me, RET01, in the middle, Rchasei on the left and our friend Bush on the right pre-phish in Cincy 09. What a show. We are all from Fort Smith, just 45 minutes west of Mulberry Mountain. This will be my second waka, first chompdown.

Chase, rchasi, has been around for a while.
Anyway, can't wait to meet all yall at the chompdown.

WAKA!!!!

[shellebelle]

Hi i'm Michelle! This will be my 3rd Waka and 2nd visit to the magical place that is Mulberry Mountain! this is my alter-ego, Veronica, heading into the night at Waka '08...

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t105/sillyshelly79_2007/veronica.jpg

[jester]

ah, thanks for the kind words dave! Somasphere it is.

[redbobb]

http://forum.wakarusa.com/picture.php?albumid=25&pictureid=101

All I gotta say is "HELL YEAH!!" I just figured out how to post a pic!!

My name is Laura and this will be my 3rd Waka...wouldn't miss it for anything!! I'm also a Camp Schwanky Lounge junkie and a Chompdown vet!!! You probably won't be able to spot me out....cuz I got hair now bitches!!!!!! Love me some Waka Family!!!!

[redbobb]

http://forum.wakarusa.com/picture.php?albumid=25&pictureid=102

Almost forgot to mention my other half...this is Jacob or Jake...whichever you like!! He's the one that makes Thursday afternoon's Red Beans and Rice!!!

[thunderdome]

Im scotty from fort smith, this will be number 3 for me, i dont know where ill be camped or what ill be doing but If you see me with an acoustic guitar, feel free to join and we will sing songs of kinship and tomfoolery

[scottt]

http://forum.wakarusa.com/picture.php?albumid=25&pictureid=101I just figured out how to post a pic!!

http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp121/scottthorn/no.gif

[canexplain]

Here is tygerlady and myself. we have been to all of the waka's cept the 1st one. cr*****

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/canexplain/dsc01759.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/canexplain/weddingphoto.jpg us vegoose

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/canexplain/katrina1.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/canexplain/aol_tookmypicture.jpg

boy I sure look trashed in that last one lol

[Pauly's Cheese]

This is Me, RET01, in the middle
Dude, I'm pretty sure you waited on us at the Pink Flamingo BBQ joint in FS the weekend before last. I was there with my mom, Sailing Vessel Positivity, Shamrock and their little boy.


this is my alter-ego, Veronica, heading into the night at Waka '08...
and does Veronica have a seester??? DAAAAMMMNN!!! ;)

[vhbhkc]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/vhbhkc/Wakarusa2008953.jpg

Hi, my name is Phil and I am a Wakaholic. I have been fortunate enough to have been to every Wakarusa, and I don't plan on breaking the streak this year. I am the non-bearded one in the picture. Don't know who the bearded guy is, he was just wasted and wanted to get his picture taken with me (I think he thought I was in the band or something). I will be camped in Camp Schwanky, will be looking through a camera lens most of the festival, and will be at Chompdown (please someone wake me up earlier this year). Looking forward to seeing old friends and fam and making new ones!

[CCRGMac]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/canexplain/aol_tookmypicture.jpg



Wow, Ron. I knew that you went to Woodstock but I didn't realize that you were old enough to remember AOL. ;)

[Sunflower]

This is me during Blue Turtle Seduction's late night set two years ago, right before all hell broke lose. I've been to every Waka except for the first one.
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/41/m_5b48b67f0cb93327b909803c2d37eef5.jpg

[Mrs. Snodge]

Hello, to all! I'm Kris (Mrs. Snodge). My husband, The Snodge, and I have been to 3 Wakas so far (2 Kansas, 1 AR). We live in Rogers, AR about an hour or so away of the new venue.

We went VIP last year, because the venue change to AR made driving (and taking off work) far less expensive. We'll be in VIP again this year, and I'll be bringing the Bloody Mary Bites and other booze-food to the Chompdown again. Last year was rum pineapple, this year...THE WORLD.


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Mrs_Snodge/DSC00142.jpg

Here I am at Mulberry Harvest Fest 2008, relaxing at Camp Dirtfoot after an ill-advised hike to the waterfall.

[vhbhkc]

Im scotty from fort smith, this will be number 3 for me, i dont know where ill be camped or what ill be doing but If you see me with an acoustic guitar, feel free to join and we will sing songs of kinship and tomfoolery

I recognize you from P-Groove at Harvest '08. We raged it front row together. THUNDERDOME!!!!!!!

[funkybegonia]

I've been to Wakarusa 2006,2007 and 2008.
One day I will find a way to make it out to the new Mulberry Mountain location. Last year it conflicted with Phish in my home state of New York, and sadly its not in the cards this year, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for next!!

I miss all my Wakarusa friends so much, but maybe I can see you guys around elsewhere this summer (Phish Tour or High Sierra)

I'm also a huge fan of the Chompdown, so I urge all of you to make sure your asses are up to breakfast for a rockin good time with friends!!!

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v97/218/0/13801125/n13801125_31529028_2424.jpg

[bigwesticle]

whassup yall? First year at waka comin' up but not new to festivals. I can't wait to get to mulberry... it stays in my head at all times. I'm from nashville,tn but live in knoxville. Always spreading good vibes. Peace and see yall in June!

The picture is of me and RJD2 after his show in knox a couple weeks ago... super nice dude.

[redbobb]

Phil...I promise to wake you up earlier this year! Even if I have to drag you out of the tent!!!

[BeeJay]

Hello. The name's BeeJay. Aka B.J. That's right my initials are B.J. (although no one calls me that) and I like Waka. Been to 4 of 'em. I come from Colorado.

I hereby authorize my friend and personal attorney, G$, to put a picture of me in this thread. I would certainly screw up that computer task. Plus he says he's gotta decent shot of me from last year's Wakarusa Music and Arts Festival.

That's my story. Stay tuned for picture ...

[readybeatrice]

http://forum.wakarusa.com/picture.php?albumid=26&pictureid=108

That's me on the right (Eric), with my buddy Pete. This will be my third Waka, and I am really looking forward to seeing Railroad Earth again. Hopefully I will be able to make it to the chompdown this year, if I can get my butt up that early.

WAKA WAKA!!!

[SaucerfulOfSecrets]

ScottT is right, that was a terrible picture....you can also find me somewhere like this sometime Saturday....just leave some water and bacon near me and I will be just fine

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v336/2/13/759214112/n759214112_670611_5156.jpg

[vhbhkc]

Phil...I promise to wake you up earlier this year! Even if I have to drag you out of the tent!!!

Much appreciated!!!

[travelphan]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/vhbhkc/Wakarusa2008953.jpg

Hi, my name is Phil and I am a Wakaholic. . I am the non-bearded one in the picture. Don't know who the bearded guy is, he was just wasted and wanted to get his picture taken with me (I think he thought I was in the band or something).

Was that you?? I was just trying to find spun out funky smelling kids that would take a picture with me...
:)

By the way...My name is Zac and I am the bearded one...

[ret01]

Dude, I'm pretty sure you waited on us at the Pink Flamingo BBQ joint in FS the weekend before last. I was there with my mom, Sailing Vessel Positivity, Shamrock and their little boy.

My folks own that place so good call on placing me there, although i havent really done anything there in a year. It was probably my little brother, he looks real similar. He will be joining us at TEAM RAD campgrounds. Also, i hear you know of some dudes i use to play with, Jeff Scholtes and Joel Pelphrey. We still play every now and then, but haven't in a while. Good folks. Can't wait to hang and see what all the noise is about.

[SPelizzaro]

ScottT is right, that was a terrible picture....you can also find me somewhere like this sometime Saturday....just leave some water and bacon near me and I will be just fine

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v336/2/13/759214112/n759214112_670611_5156.jpg

hahahahaha!

[Fayetteville Monkey]

Kings river falls, only a 20 min away from Waka......

[rchasei]

Kings river falls, only a 20 min away from Waka......

Absolutely one of THE BEST "unkown" camping spots around. I just call it "The Spot". Don't spill the beans as to where it is! :)

I can't tell for sure, but I may recongnize some of those people...

[Fayetteville Monkey]

My folks own that place so good call on placing me there, although i havent really done anything there in a year. It was probably my little brother, he looks real similar. He will be joining us at TEAM RAD campgrounds. Also, i hear you know of some dudes i use to play with, Jeff Scholtes and Joel Pelphrey. We still play every now and then, but haven't in a while. Good folks. Can't wait to hang and see what all the noise is about.
I recently saw Peter, Paul and Pelphrey play at Georges. Guess thats their new band? Very, very good music.

Actually met Jane and Joel for the first time at Waka 07

[rchasei]

I recently saw Peter, Paul and Pelphrey play at Georges. Guess thats their new band? Very, very good music.

Actually met Jane and Joel for the first time at Waka 07

It's official... we know the same people.

...and yes, that's their new band, and it IS very good.
ETA: Peter, Paul, and Pelphrey are billed to play Opal Fly's stage at Waka.

[G$]

I hereby authorize my friend and personal attorney, G$, to put a picture of me in this thread. I would certainly screw up that computer task. Plus he says he's gotta decent shot of me from last year's Wakarusa Music and Arts Festival.


Ask, and ye shall receive B-man.....some of our crew from last year...B is the one looking at camera, also pictured is my Bro-in-law John in white who has also attended several Waka's, but isn't a web forum addict like us, lol.

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu88/G_moneymoney/DSCF3847.jpg

~G$

[shellebelle]

and does Veronica have a seester??? DAAAAMMMNN!!! ;)

hehe! just saw this! sorry, but, Veronica is an only child:)

[angry armed drunk]

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs269.snc1/9617_128856846730_508941730_2659572_3053031_n.jpg

Me (Jason) and my son Colin in Sept. '09.

[CCRGMac]

^ Beautiful picture and great choice of name.

All the best to the three of you,

Colin

[Sunflower]

Wow, you don't look angry OR drunk!

Cute little guy!

[tnectar]

hey.... this will be my first year at wakarusa.....
should i expect to be blown away......
oh and my name is terra!!

[Wartockman]

Can't figure out how to post a pic on here. It doesnt let me pull directly from my desktop...and I only have pics on Facebook. Can anyone help me?

[scottt]

Your pic has to reside on a webserver that allows posting images. Dunno if you can hotlink images from Facebook. You can do this for free at a ton of sites. I use Photobucket.com

Once your pic is on the proper server, you copy it's address and stick that between Image tags like this (but without any of the spaces!):
[ img ] httpee://addressofyourpicturegoeshere.jpg [ /img ]

The end result will be the picture showing up instead of the image code like this:

http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp121/scottthorn/boulevardhat.jpg

Yep, that's me :cool:

[Shagadellic]

hey.... this will be my first year at wakarusa.....
should i expect to be blown away......
oh and my name is terra!!

what part of south dakota are you from? i have family in the band snakebeard jackson from sioux falls.

[tnectar]

what part of south dakota are you from? i have family in the band snakebeard jackson from sioux falls.

Aberdeen.... unfortunatley
its like 3 hours from sioux falls

[Shagadellic]

Aberdeen.... unfortunatley
its like 3 hours from sioux falls

its better than mitchell.

[SeePlusPlus]

Hey guys,first post, looking forward to my first waka this year with 3 other close friends. The name's Will. Can't wait to meet and greet with fellow concert goers. Coming from the atl...

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/417/84181217229588074114888.jpg

I'm the blond one,my friend on the left (also named Will) is coming too.

[vhbhkc]

Nice to meet you, Will(s)! Prepare to have the time of your life! You will never be the same after you have been to the mountain (in a good way ;)) and I would venture to guess you will return many more times! See you at Chompdown?

[rchasei]

^^ Hey Will. prepare to get down.

[SeePlusPlus]

Haha we are all anxiously awaiting the chompdown! Now I just need to think of something I can bring/prepare. Eh I've got a few months to think. Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

[jpeak]

still not sure how to post a pic, but going to try this out. I'm in the dye with my wife right next to me(Becca) grooving to some galatic waka 09

[Pauly's Cheese]

That's one way to get a pic on the board....and this method came when we upgraded the forum. Seems to work pretty well, but I'm just used to the old board.

The following are step by step instructions on how to post your full size images using the old method:

1) Upload you picture from your camera onto your hard drive.
2) Go to photobucket.com and either log in to your account or register.
3) Upload you image to this account.
4) After your image has been uploaded, scroll over the thumbnail in your album.
5) You will see four codes that you can copy. You want to copy the last one on the list....the [IMG] code.
6) This code already has everything you need to post it here. Just reply to a thread and right click 'paste'
7) Hit preview to see if it worked, then submit your reply.

I know these types of instructions sometimes seem complicated, but it's really easy. Please don't hesitate to contact me via PM if you have any questions.

[Pauly's Cheese]

Welcome to all the new people!!!!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f239/PaulysCheese/wakawelcome.jpg

[hillbillydudeman]

Im lovin this forum.

Thought id drop in here to introduce meself

The names J

Ive been a fan of fests for many years. Seen the schwagfest, forestfest, rainbowgathering(fest), cant wait to see the Wakarusa.

Me and my clan come from the foot-hills of the Ozarks, in Newton County Arkansas.

I plan on making this an annual event for my people from now on.

Look for the overalls, straw hat, rebel flag.


IS IT JUNE YET@?!?!??

[Sunflower]

It's great to see so many new "faces"! Everybody MAKE SURE you introduce yourselves in person too!

[SeePlusPlus]

It's great to see so many new "faces"! Everybody MAKE SURE you introduce yourselves in person too!

I know I plan on it! We're gonna try and get there Tuesday night around 10:00 for the 12:00am opening of the gates so we'll be meeting and greeting that night for sure. and of course the rest of the festival

[makatram]

So excited to be coming to the mountain and hearing all about chompdown has me even more giddy. We will be bring food and our help to the cause and cant wait to meet a bunch smilin faces. here is a pic of my wife and I (Troy & Amy)

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n401/makatram/amyandIbonna.jpg

[Pauly's Cheese]

I know I plan on it! We're gonna try and get there Tuesday night around 10:00 for the 12:00am opening of the gates so we'll be meeting and greeting that night for sure. and of course the rest of the festival
Don't show up Tuesday or you'll have a 24 hour wait! Gates aren't til Midnight Thursday morning.

[kthln1105]

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u208/trishay831/6608_513946385840_67900690_30604629.jpg



Hi everyone! I'm Trisha-- my boyfriend Adam and I are on the right, our good friends Alyse & Nick on the left. I believe this picture was taken during Les Claypool at Waka last year. This will be my third Waka (went '08 & '09) and their second (last year being their first). We will also have another car or two of friends coming up with us this year for their first time. We decided to splurge on VIP this year & can't wait until June!

[SeePlusPlus]

Don't show up Tuesday or you'll have a 24 hour wait! Gates aren't til Midnight Thursday morning.

Oh crap, I meant Wednesday. Ha that would be quite the blunder

[Sara W]

http://forum.wakarusa.com/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=116

Hello all! I am Sara this will be me and my Hubby's 5th Waka...we are hooked! This is our little man-Grant (2 1/2) he has yet to come to the mountain with us, but once he grows a little he will become a Wakarusian. Happy Days!

[bogmonkey]

I'm Bogmonkey, this'll be Waka #3 for me (2007, 2008). I was at the first Chompdown and will never forget the amazing energy that went into starting that tradition...

Waka Peeps is the bestest peeps there is!!!

That's me on the right, playin cribbage with the BogBro...remember that face, it'll be melting on the mountain come June so it may be difficult to recognize:

http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/46450/2226884690048783174S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2226884690048783174jpCJdM)

[Pauly's Cheese]

Here I am doing my best to coax a chick into the tent at 10KLF.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f239/PaulysCheese/47b6d906b3127cce8b047c8877c80000001.jpg

[Eggy]

Greetings and salutations kiddos. I'm Eggy... I've been to a few of the festive gatherings of sillyness threw the years


That's supertent. If your woundering bout rv reserved n see it... You can tell me how awesome it is. Or enjoy a pbr with us.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e216/smj21/38a18f23.jpg

and me. The chin fuzz is a wee bit longer now
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e216/smj21/a055ef82.jpg

toodles

[callmegriff]

Here I am doing my best to coax a chick into the tent at 10KLF.



I don't know how she could resist, with that smooth stare! Too funny!

[MojoHand]

Hello all,

Me llamo MojoHand but my friends call me Chance. I caught the festival bug at Rothbury 2008 and attended my first Wakarusa in '09. I’m hooked on the music, the people, the vibe, and the experience. We ventured through ChompDown last year and I can think of no better embodiment of what music festivals are all about.(and the bacon wasn’t bad either)

My lady friend and I will once again be Mainstage camping with our pals this year and look forward to meeting new folks.

[vhbhkc]

It's great to meet all you new folks! Welcome!!! Do not miss the Chompdown. Come and introduce yourself and share in the festivities! And don't forget, in the words of Mr. KB "Wilderness street is Chompdown street!" See you there...

[cburger07]

hello to all. im Caleb. been hooked on festivals since 06 when i went to bonnaroo, and now go to multiple a year. Waka has scored a spot in my heart though and is by far my favorite event ive attended (esp. now since its in arkansas) me and my group of friends will probably be in primitive camping this year, so even anyone ventures out there maybe will meet. regardless ill see you all at the chompdown. find me on facebook if you would like. caleb burger is my name. peace

[johnny ak]

My name's Johnny and I'm from Minnesota but been livin' in Alaska for 4 years. I went to Rothbury and 10KLF last year but they both got canceled, so this will be my first Wakarusa and I'm lookin forward to it! I'll be at Delfest in Maryland the week before. I like wearing tie-dye's, playing mandolin, listening to bluegrass, and mostly going to festivals.


-trying to post a pic-
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k84/lind1021/meandmandocloseup.jpg

[johnjon]

Hello everybody! My name is John. Around this time every year I am filled with excitement and anticipation for what's to come. I can't wait to check out this new spot. I wasn't able to come last year because I was savin up for Rothbury and Forcastle, but I'm lookin forward to chillin in the Ozarks with some nice people. Heres a picture of me and my buddy wolfman. I'm on the right. http://m_b16f4ceab08b44dc8d3be8b987720892[1]

[johnjon]

http://http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx120/johnpontheleprechaun/m_b16f4ceab08b44dc8d3be8b9877208921.jpg

[johnjon]

k. I give up

[electroHEAD]

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx120/johnpontheleprechaun/m_b16f4ceab08b44dc8d3be8b9877208921.jpg

fixed it for ya

[johnjon]

thanks pal

[KnottySarah]

I am Sarah, I seem to love festivals more and more every year.
I work at Whole Foods, and I go to school way too much.

Last year I was stuck half way back up the waterfall hike at the time of the forum meet up, this year I will have a basic idea of how long we will be down there. So perhaps I will make it to meet everyone again! Though I assure, I will not know anyones real names...even after being told once or twice.

[~dave~~wave~]

My name's Johnny and I'm from Minnesota but been livin' in Alaska for 4 years. I went to Rothbury and 10KLF last year but they both got canceled, so this will be my first Wakarusa and I'm lookin forward to it! I'll be at Delfest in Maryland the week before. I like wearing tie-dye's, playing mandolin, listening to bluegrass, and mostly going to festivals.


Welcome to the forum.
You could win the longest distance traveled for the US, unless a Hawaiian shows up.

Just out of curiosity, when you get directions on mapquest from your igloo to 4117 Mulberry Mountain Loop, Ozark, AR, what is the mileage and driving time? :confused:

----------------------------------------------

I camped next to an Australian student one year, and met a cool Japanese couple the next.

[kgbnfx]

Waka said they sold tickets last year to all 50 states.

[redbobb]

Welcome to our happy little family JohnJon and Johnny ak. You're going to have such an amazing time! Make sure to introduce yourself at the Chompdown!!!

[johnny ak]

Howdy,

I tried to see what mapquest would say, but since there aren't any roads to my village, it said it couldn't find me. It looks like it's about 4,500 miles from Elim to Mulberry Mountain.

I like the magic glasses on the wolfman! I'll try make the Chompdown, but that looks about like my naptime. No matter what I try to get at least 4 hours of sleep a day at a festival.

Good to be on board,
Johnny

[areyoukind]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=32049785&id=202308294&op=1&view=global&subj=38905113http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=32049785&id=202308294&op=1&view=global&subj=38905113
my brother and I (i'm in the purple Jer-Bear shirt, he is the other one with the G/D shirt) and our friend Jess who will also be at Waka this year (VIP?). He's on this forum as well.

I'm Mike, 23 years old, and I love playing music, recording music, listening to music, watching music be made, studying music, reading about music, going to music festivals, drinking beers (while listening to music), and looking like I'm lost most of the time (unless I'm listening to music)
Gonna be driving from Denton, TX. I've been to festivals since 2005 (my first ROO), and finally stepped out of the box for AllGood 2008, Wakarusa 2009, and now Waka 2010!

[areyoukind]

nice. finally got the pictures working

[Sailing Vessel Positivity]

Guess I should introduce my self with a few pics - here goes

Me and my wife - last year about this time - got a little stir crazy - hoped in the truck and drove south until we hit the coast - this is Holy Beach, LA....

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx242/cahargravephotos/n514827079_1534085_6613516.jpg

A picture from Waka last year - yes we were melting - i think this was at the sound tribe...

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx242/cahargravephotos/misc/6420_101916142079_514827079_2005500.jpg

ahhhhhhhh - great white, or as pauly would say, sailing on vessel positivity, or man i wish i were in detriot right now... Wife dancing on the starboard rail.....

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx242/cahargravephotos/misc/5580_134775252221_640787221_3270207.jpg

Me and little dude...

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx242/cahargravephotos/n1377908559_30054073_2933.jpg

[Pauly's Cheese]

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx242/cahargravephotos/misc/5580_134775252221_640787221_3270207.jpg
MAAAAANNNNN.....you must have had a really good photog take that one for ya ;)

I'm so ready to go sailing, you don't even know.....

Cleaned up your extra IMG tags for ya too :)

[Sailing Vessel Positivity]

MAAAAANNNNN.....you must have had a really good photog take that one for ya ;)

I'm so ready to go sailing, you don't even know.....

Cleaned up your extra IMG tags for ya too :)

Hey man, yeah i took that picture - I knew you would like it - Me tooooooooo, i am sooooo ready for some WARM boat time - and thanks for cleaning up my post, i knew i could count on you!!!!

[bmovers]

Hi all,

I'm Brian.
This will be my first Wakarusa!
Making the very long drive from Pennsylvania
very pumped!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4390601933_1d79596b7c.jpg

[Sailing Vessel Positivity]

Welcome to the forum bmovers - you won't regret the drive down!!!

[Sunflower]

Whereabouts in PA, bmovers? I'm from Erie....

[bmovers]

Thanks. We're going to be on a 2 week road trip, with Wakarusa being the highlight and center of the trip.

Sunflower, I'm near Philly. I've still never been to Erie. My girlfriend is from Venango county.

[Sunflower]

Nice! Philly's fun! Welcome to the forum!

[raynima]

Hey guys. Name is Bethany, the little one is Rayna. :) We're excited.

http://i48.tinypic.com/8y5p8j.jpg

[Sunflower]

Rayna is adorable! Is she coming too?

[Sailing Vessel Positivity]

Yeah right - your HVAC system should do the trick!!!


Here I am doing my best to coax a chick into the tent at 10KLF.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f239/PaulysCheese/47b6d906b3127cce8b047c8877c80000001.jpg

[raynima]

Thank you! Yes she'll be with me. :) I think she'll have a blast.

[lmnopxz]

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs003.snc1/4148_105934360557_502520557_2650478_7746288_n.jpg

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/76/l_e4782e4c586dfbcd11fa7bcd1e911d0f.jpg

Hi, Im Taryn. Ill be coming from the Lake of the Ozarks area with those two beautiful ladies Bethany and Rayna that are couple of posts above me!

[raynima]

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs003.snc1/4148_105934360557_502520557_2650478_7746288_n.jpg

Hi, Im Taryn. Ill be coming from the Lake of the Ozarks area with those two beautiful ladies Bethany and Rayna that a couple of posts above me!

Wait. What? Who are you.

[lmnopxz]

Wait. What? Who are you.

Haha, dont make me look psychotic!

[SeePlusPlus]

[QUOTE=lmnopxz;126321]http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs003.snc1/4148_105934360557_502520557_2650478_7746288_n.jpg

At first I thought that was one of those exercise balls, I was like wow great balance

[vhbhkc]

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs003.snc1/4148_105934360557_502520557_2650478_7746288_n.jpg

At first I thought that was one of those exercise balls, I was like wow great balance

I thought the same thing at first glance! LOL!!! Welcome to Taryn, Bethany, Rayna, and all the new faces! See you all at Chompdown, I hope!

[lmnopxz]

I thought the same thing at first glance! LOL!!! Welcome to Taryn, Bethany, Rayna, and all the new faces! See you all at Chompdown, I hope!

Haha. I wish I was that good at something.

[Chewbacca]

Haha. I wish I was that good at something.
Oh now c'mon. Surely you have SOME talents?

This is me in happier times, before Han stole my woman.

http://listicles.thelmagazine.com/wp-content/upload/chewbaccasexualassault.jpg

[Chewbacca]

After losing the Princess, I hooked up with Lady Gaga and we had a lovechild.

http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/10/4/128991529087147129.jpg

[Chewbacca]

But don't listen to my gobbledeegook, or before you know it, I'll have you eating out of my hand.

http://chewiefacts.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/chewbacca-squirrel.jpg

[KB]

Chewy, your friend's name is not German, and it's not plural. It's just Han.

Maybe that's why he stole Leia......or maybe it was this....

http://clonelegends.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/lmb.jpg

[Chewbacca]

I took that picture!!! :(

Thank you for correcting my spelling error. I was well into the chocobrew when I posted that.

[t4ngerine]

Hey, so I've just been creeping around here for a week or so, acting like I fit right in and engaging in conversations with strangers, so I figured I'd introduce myself. :]

I'm Rachael. I'm from Tulsa, though I frequent Tahlequah.

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx23/heyheytangerine/camping.jpg

If that picture works....I'm on the right. :]

This year will be my second Waka, so I'm still kind of a newb. I'm excited!

[KB]

Welcome to the boards t4angerine! The beer's in the cooler - there should still be plenty of food left on the table......make yourself at home!! :D

[t4ngerine]

Sounds like a pretty good breakfast. :]

[Clairity]

Hi Everyone. I'm Clairity and this will be my first Waka. Yay! I told myself I would not get obsessed with another message board that will take up all of my time, and would just lurk. But I guess it's too late for that. See you all in Arkansas (it rhymes).

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh279/claire1626/n39507361_32719378_1995.jpg

[Shagadellic]

Hi Everyone. I'm Clairity and this will be my first Waka. Yay! I told myself I would not get obsessed with another message board that will take up all of my time, and would just lurk. But I guess it's too late for that. See you all in Arkansas (it rhymes).

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh279/claire1626/n39507361_32719378_1995.jpg


were you the mod or admin on Infobury? i lurked there and caught a vibe similiar to the one here.

[Eire]

Cami, Jeff(Eire), and Zana. We've been every year. This will be Zana's 4th. She's 3
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[Shagadellic]

You have a beautiful family. Welcome to the forum

this is the My wife Emily and I at SXSW 08

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy284/DannyMcF/017.jpg

[Clairity]

were you the mod or admin on Infobury? i lurked there and caught a vibe similiar to the one here.
Yeah, I'm a mod there. We're still kicking it without Rothbury. Just very slowly.

[jonnylangs]

Hey everyone! I'm Jonathan, and I live in Fayetteville (just right up the road from the Mountain). This year will be my first Waka, and I'm extremely excited!

[two_step06]

Hello and Welcome people! :D

[chancegi]

Hello, my friends! This will be my second year at Wakarusa, I've basically been counting down the days since I left! I am going with a large group from Norman, OK this year, stop by and introduce yourself to the Oklahomies! Much love.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a369/chancegi/chancethean.jpg
That is myself in the front, and my homie Ethan in the back.

[Sunflower]

This has got to be one of the coolest classes of newbs ever! Great pics! Welcome, everyone!

[Slinky the Bison]

Hello fellow Waka people! I found Wakarusa on the day I was informed there would be no Rothbury, a huge disappointment considering I missed last year's legendary festival. In a way, I am grateful that it was cancelled, I would have never considered this place! Anyways, feel free to stop by Camp Hippofish. We will be playing acoustic Grateful Dead covers as well as a couple Talking Heads with who knows what else. If we can get a small amplifier to work, we will also be having a heavy physics lecture in which our scientist friend explains time travel and teleportation, along with other topics he feels like enlightening us upon.

Here is a picture of me from Bonnaroo last year:

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=16689268&albumID=2623334&imageID=57160759

[johnny ak]

Howdy hippofish, i'll be packin' my mandolin and would love to participate in some acoustic jammin'.

Don't wanna sound snoody right off, but I'm a history teacher and visited Mongolia last summer, and if you called it a yurt over there someone might punch you in the face. Russians call them yurts and Mongolians aren't too fond of Russians at the moment, so they call felt tents their word for it, which is 'ger'.

I'll look for the hippofish as long as you won't punch ME in the face when I get there.

Johnny

[Pauly's Cheese]

Just as long as you don't mess with the wookie with the nun-chucks, you should be fine ;)

Welcome!

[lizod]

My name's Liz, I'm from Boston, I work for HeadCount, I'm a Railroad Earth and Umphrey's McGee fanatic, and this may be the most exciting line-up I have seen to date. This summer I hope to travel (through HeadCount) to Summer Camp > Wakarusa > Bonnaroo > High Sierra/OR Nateva > All Good > Mile High. Except for Bonnaroo, I have never been to any of these festivals before and I can't wait. Over the next few months I will be attending shows locally and hitting the road - touring around the country with Ben Harper for two weeks in April, helping HeadCount and tDB put on their "Bisco Power Mission" benefit show in NYC, and traveling New England to catch Railroad Earth at their tour stops in CT, RI, and ME before Summer Camp in May.

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs178.snc3/20559_314215026278_8382221278_3649418_6921652_n.jp g doing headcount at furthur

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_-MuignFjQO0/SzxRYrg8qYI/AAAAAAAAARs/Qfh_BZgIQtE/15764_1149483537584_1242450186_30739388_6363425_n. jpg meeting bob weir at GOTV

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs157.snc1/5853_1125079967510_1242450186_30650488_5356483_n.j pg at bonnaroo 2009

[rchasei]

Welcome aboard, Liz... and thanks for all your hard work. Looks like you've got quite a summer ahead. Waka is going to be the highlight! :) thanks for introducing yourself.

[Mrs. Snodge]

Wow, Liz, I and I thought I had a cool job! Sounds like you're going to have a rockin summer, and do some really good work at the same time.

[Sailing Vessel Positivity]

I agree with ^... I want your job Liz!!!

[shellebelle]

Yeah Liz, your job sounds really cool! nice to E-meet you:)

[Slinky the Bison]

Howdy hippofish, i'll be packin' my mandolin and would love to participate in some acoustic jammin'.

Don't wanna sound snoody right off, but I'm a history teacher and visited Mongolia last summer, and if you called it a yurt over there someone might punch you in the face. Russians call them yurts and Mongolians aren't too fond of Russians at the moment, so they call felt tents their word for it, which is 'ger'.

I'll look for the hippofish as long as you won't punch ME in the face when I get there.

Johnny

Haha well I guess its a good thing I'm not in Mongolia. The whole yurt thing was not my idea, it was the scientist's. I'm sure if I called it a ger though, even less people would know what I'm talking about. We got a mandolin going too, a real nice Michael Kelly to play Ripple with.

P.S. Wow Liz, I can't even imagine meeting Bob Weir. I got choked up just seeing him and Phil with Furthur, the whole idea that both our lives have led up to this moment were sharing together and now our lives have intertwined... I guess I was just in a really deep mood haha. How is Gathering of the Vibes by the way? I might meet up with a couple people I met at Bonnaroo there.

[johnny ak]

Howdy,

There's a picture of my Eastman 514 mandolin on page 9 of this thread. Workin on some new Dead songs now and I'll be straight out of bluegrass band camp (Delfest Academy) the weekend before so I should know some new tricks on my mando!

[~dave~~wave~]

Bump!
(not enough characters)
Bumpity bump bump bump!

[naturalstate]

Me at Mulberry '08 for the '09 promo stuff....had no idea my pic was taken. Cant wait to see yall...VIP MVP WMD.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n139/naturalstate007/Mul08-1.jpg

[Animperfectgrl]

Hey guys! Names Amanda. This will be my friend time to Waka! Super excited and ready to be around some good people. I'll be bring a friend and her kids and my little munchkin!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Animperfectgrl/California/008_8.jpg
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab79/agjordan85/Video900002-10.jpg

[Sunflower]

What an adorable little munchkin! Welcome!

[free-key]

Hello! I am Becky and my partner is Evan. This will be our 2nd waka, the last was in 2007! We had such an amazing time that we are making the trek from Vermont again :)

Seriously, 2007 was one of the best festi experiences I had in a long time and with the location and lineup this year I expect no less. Waka's VIP is the only that seems to be worth the money, so we are doing it up in style this year!

SOOO psyched!

[DaGrip]

Hi all. Scott and Belinda here. This will be our first Waka so we are super stoked about all aspects of the festival. We will be in VIP with our RV. Look for the trippy smiley. Is it June yet????

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae285/DaGrip1/snb1Medium.jpg

[CPJSJohnny]

Hi, I am Johnny B. I have been to every Waka and as a member of the Central Plains Jamband Society have done a few projects as well doing the Own~Grown Stage the first two years and St. Bernards the last few. I am the guy on the left!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs003.snc1/2780_1099455656981_1544348004_225376_4074820_n.jpg

[vhbhkc]

^ Stage left or crowd left? LOL!

[floatrip]

Hi all, my name is Leif and this is my first time at waka and I am also new to this message board. I hear great things about this fest. Can't wait!

[SPelizzaro]

Welcome!! Your are going to absolutely love it!

[kim93079]

Me!
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Wakarusa 2009, Harvest 2009, and here comes Waka '10!!!!

[BabeinToyland]

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u49/babeintoyland0325/Waka%2008/th_IMG_0628.jpg (http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u49/babeintoyland0325/Waka%2008/?action=view&current=IMG_0628.jpg)

Angie and Bricker, and some weird dude in the middle....
we're usually rollin around on bikes...
Been to every Waka except the first because we didn't know...never missed it since '05....Harvest rocks as well...

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u49/babeintoyland0325/Waka%2008/th_IMG_0591.jpg (http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u49/babeintoyland0325/Waka%2008/?action=view&current=IMG_0591.jpg)

Outta tha coop and into the bucket...

Thanks for starting this thread Colin, it was great to meet you last year!!

[downonthefarm]

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[downonthefarm]

what's up waka folks!!!! louisiana man and mississippi woman living in Fargo, ND. really pumped about the Ozarks and all the music. See everyone there. Cory and LeAnn

[Slinky the Bison]

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u49/babeintoyland0325/Waka%2008/th_IMG_0628.jpg (http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u49/babeintoyland0325/Waka%2008/?action=view&current=IMG_0628.jpg)

Wayne!

I'm Alex, this will be my first Wakarusa and 2nd festival (Bonnaroo 09). I have a group of 8 or 9 coming down to form Camp Hippofish. We plan on having a superhero themed costume night and have acoustic performances of Grateful Dead, Talking Heads, and others. Its good to meet everyone, this is an incredible crowd we have here!

[Incubabe]

Oh my, I've been away too long!! This thread almost made my heart *explode* seeing all these wonderful, familiar faces! Last year was the first Waka I had ever missed, and it broke my heart. I'm in need of a BIG family reunion!!

Hey, what happened to that record-breaking group hug we were planning a few years ago? :) I say we bring that back!

One of my favorite Waka pics: 2006 w/ Andrew, Frank, Billie & Ryan... before/after Flaming Lips... likely before because I'm still standing....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/stellar_chic/22163_1134291776170_1793581932_2637.jpg


<3 ~ Lindsay Love

[Sunflower]

Great to see you back, Lindsay!

[JHO13]

Hi all....I'm new to the Waka board but have been following it for years and feel like I know you all so well! This will be my 4th Waka and hope to meet alot of you all on the mountain

Jeremy

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a312/jhocber/24894_1191183858438_1193610225_3097.jpg

[rainbowsunshine]

Greetings from Duluth, MN :) I'm Rebecca!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/sweeti365/DSCN0877.jpg
This will be my second Waka, first one on the mountain :) :) Also, will be my first solo trek to a festival. I'm really looking foward to experiencing the enviorment and music free from having to worry about the schedules of others. Should be a great time!!! woopie!

[vhbhkc]

Hi all....I'm new to the Waka board but have been following it for years and feel like I know you all so well! This will be my 4th Waka and hope to meet alot of you all on the mountain

Jeremy

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a312/jhocber/24894_1191183858438_1193610225_3097.jpg

Nice to see all the new smiling faces! Was that pic taken in the green room at the Bottleneck?

[JHO13]

Nice to see all the new smiling faces! Was that pic taken in the green room at the Bottleneck?

Yepp....bout 20 min. before they killed it

[CCRGMac]

Thanks for starting this thread Colin, it was great to meet you last year!!

You too, I'll be looking out for the Bucket Bike!

[vhbhkc]

Yepp....bout 20 min. before they killed it

Who is the band?

[JHO13]

Who is the band?


That my friend....would be Boombox

[vhbhkc]

That my friend....would be Boombox

Very cool. I have only seen them in a dark tent with a crazy light show going on. Kinda hard to see their faces...

[cubbiesfan]

hey babeintoyland was that picture of wayne takin at the march?

[BabeinToyland]

hey babeintoyland was that picture of wayne takin at the march?

In front of the Christmas on Mars tent at Waka '08...what tripendicular movie that was!

Colin...bucket bike will be rollin around in full force...may need a brain bucket accessory this year... :P

[Bakedgoodsallaround]

Hello everyone, my name is Bart and not only will this be my first Wakarusa, this will be my first music festival period! Needless to say, I can't wait to hear some damn good music and meet some damn good people. This is me:

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/andyb4president/Thisguy.jpg

And these are some of the excellent dudes that will be joining me:

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/andyb4president/Thesedudes.jpg

Both of the gentlemen (Brady on the left and Tyler on the right) on the outside were at the festival last year. We're still planning our campsite but when we get there, you won't be able to miss us. So stop on by if you see us, because we're all about sharing some love.

[BHorn]

Hello fellow Crazies!

My name is Brian and this will be my first Waka. I've been talking about going since '05 but finally made it happen.

I'll be the one in VIP with no face (hopefully it melts off)

And to all of you who say the lineup is bad.. what?:confused: I'm stoked about Slightly Stoopid, State Radio, WSP, Rebelution, ALO, STS9, Boombox, Dirty Heads, Supervillains, Black Keys, Bassnectar, John Butler, Umphrey's, JJ, RR&Fam, et al.. also, Pete Francis (only b/c I hope he and Stokes play a set together). For that matter, I'm stoked about all the bands I haven't seen/heard of in hopes that they will be the ones who make the melting of my face a reality.

Oh, and I will be at Chompdown.. I plan to bring something to contribute but not sure of what just yet.

Look forward to seeing all of you there!:cool:

Life is Good. Support Live Music!

[SPelizzaro]

Welcome to both of you! You are going to have the best time of your life. You will have a perma-smile for about 2 months after.

[two_step06]

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg240/LaGambler4/WELCOME/002xxWelcome_BorboletaAzul_bymitsub.gif

[Drankula]

'Ello!

Aleks aka Drankula here. This is my second Waka

(you may know me from such exploits as "insane amounts of bubbles in the campground" "LED UFO's which were actually balloons" "super cool blue sweatshirt guy" or "Clockwork Orange costume guy" from last year)

Me and my friends Whiffit and B_Funk will be comin down fromm Green Bay again this year, and can't wait to get down and party.

New additions for this year; LED kites, increased signage, if I finish them in time some LED hula hoops, and of course MOAR BUBBLES!

PS: Pictures from last year to come, fellow bubble enthusiasts feel free to contact me!

[RubaDub420]

Hello people!! My name is Dalton. My 26 bday is right before the festival and this will be my 3rd wakarusa and first time back since 2005. Looking forward to seeing smiling faces and meeting more friends!

[erika360]

Hello names Erika coming from around the Houston, TX area
It will be my first time at Wakarusa and my first festival!

Hope to meet ya'll there!

http://i42.tinypic.com/14kkzcz.jpg

[skyann]

Hi everyone. My husband David and I will be joining you all this year! We are both looking forward to having a most memorable time. I'm kinda shy and have been lurking for a while now. We went to Wakarusa last year and I will just have to say it blew me away. It was our first festival ever, I don't know what took us so long. Love, love this forum and everyone on it. I will try and post pics soon if I can figure out how to do that without messing up! Waka Waka can't wait for you to get here! We will be in VIP also so I hope to meet everyone of you that I can!

[skyann]

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx137/skyanny/063.jpg This is me(Kristy) and husband David.

[newlife39]

Hi - my name is Denise - last year was my first Waka - was at Mulberry Mountain Music Fest in 2008. I tried to meet a lot of people last year and want to meet more this year, like Pauly, Jrok and everybody on the forum. Missed Chompdown last year and the picture. Doing WET this year so hopefully it will help me meet more people.

[SPelizzaro]

Welcome Everybody!!! I love seeing new friendly faces on the forum. Waka will be a blast for all!!

[Spunshine]

Hello hello! My name is Jessica...avid hooper and festie goer! Never been to Wakarusa, it will be our first time, but have been to Bonnaroo since 06 and Winter Music Conference in Miami since 08! Looking forward to some fabulous music and making new friends! :D

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs465.ash1/25542_615093221296_20500317_34465440_8233787_n.jpg

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs045.snc3/13307_611620460736_20500317_34362551_5777429_n.jpg
This is the outfit I'll likely be rockin' at Waka

I'll be heading down with my boyfriend, Tareq...this is us at Bonnaroo 09!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs084.snc1/5030_571258356716_20500317_33174830_3411289_n.jpg

[Incubabe]

Hi all....I'm new to the Waka board but have been following it for years and feel like I know you all so well! This will be my 4th Waka and hope to meet alot of you all on the mountain

Jeremy

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a312/jhocber/24894_1191183858438_1193610225_3097.jpg

It's my J-HO!!! Welcome to the Waka board <3 (Lindsay Love, here) :)

[Kane]

Hi everybody. My name is Rocky and this will be my third Waka. I am somewhat still in shock that Waka is now only about 45 minutes from my house. The weather last year was as perfect as it can get around here and i sure hope we are that blessed again. I am so ready to party with old friends!

[jobiee]

Hey friends! I'm Joe B, and this will be my third Waka and i cant freakn wait to see everyone again...hopefully ill run into some of ya guys and gals!! peaces and see you soon!!!!!! i have no pics to upload but you can be my friend on face book, just look up Joe Bruyneel.....later friends!!!

[redbobb]

Welcome to the Forum Rocky and Joe!!!

[JHO13]

It's my J-HO!!! Welcome to the Waka board <3 (Lindsay Love, here) :)

Hey Lindsay...hope things are better in your neck of the woods! See you at Hoop Day In the Park if not sooner

[joetiger]

Hello, I'm Joe (on the left) and that's my bandmate Billy (on the right) at 10klf last year.

http://atomicdrawers.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/finger.gif?w=300&h=216

We'll be in VIP camping in this Westfalia http://atomicdrawers.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/vanagonbfg23.jpg?w=300&h=224 along with my wife a several other folks. Looking forward to meeting 15,000 new folks!

We're making the trek from Denver. Billy and I also have a band:

www.atomicdrawers.com

While we were not lucky enough to be invited to perform at Waka (we don't get many invitations, actually,) we will probably do some strumming at our campsite and welcome all manner of folks who want to sit in and/or hang out. Can't wait!

[Wartockman]

Ive never done an intro before, but Im BillChuck. Hailing from Texas BillChuck enjoys live music, happy people, fleshy beer, and good times. Im the ecstatic humanzee with the goatee:

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/Quixotic_Earthling/ChuckNinja.jpg

Hope everyones having a high-flyin awesome filled day!

[shellebelle]

I cant wait to meet new friends:)

[Northerner]

Hi Forum,

I am Bryan, the unattractive one in the middle. I've posted a few times so I figured it was time to throw out an introduction. From Minneapolis and a longtime festival attendee but never been to Wakarusa...we had to move the operation south after my beloved 10KLF AND Rothbury were cancelled. Im super excited to see this ridiculous lineup and can't wait to meet some awesome new peeps. Bringing 3 others including one festival newbie. See ya in 34 freakin days!! WOOHOO!!

The great vibe on this board confirmed we made the right decision picking Waka over Roo. I've already had lots of fun here (Wartock is a funny dude)...BOOOO Rusty!!!

Sadly I could not convince the ladies to join me this year, maybe next year...;)
http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx308/bryansandahl/StThomas08roomies139.jpg

[nalexa]

I'm Natalie - the poster contest winner - went last year with my oldest daughter - had a great time- bringing my son this year and can't wait - hope to meet everyone!

[SPelizzaro]

^That is freaking COOL!!! Good Work and congrats!!

[nalexa]

thanks! I hope the make t-shirts!

[rchasei]

I'm Natalie - the poster contest winner - went last year with my oldest daughter - had a great time- bringing my son this year and can't wait - hope to meet everyone!

Love the art, Natalie. I'll try to pick this one up as well as the Conscious Alliance poster! Can't have enough. Welcome to the forums, and welcome back to the mountain!

[Pauly's Cheese]

I LOVE that poster. Perhaps my favorite of all time. I saw it a few weeks ago, but was sworn to secrecy ;)

Welcome back to the forums! Nice work!

[Coreen]

thanks! I hope the make t-shirts!

OOH... AAH.... I love it too!! Congrats and I hope it makes it on a shirt as well!!

[oner]

Hey everyone! My name's Steve and this will be my first WAKA! I'm on the right, guy in the middle is billy who is also coming with.

Really looking forward to meeting everyone and having a blast!!!! Bringing a few other guys with me who are 10KLF vets. We're coming down from south-eastern Wisconsin. Alpine Valley is just about in our backyard if anyone has ventured there.

Just over a month to go!! :)

[nalexa]

I LOVE that poster. Perhaps my favorite of all time. I saw it a few weeks ago, but was sworn to secrecy ;)

Welcome back to the forums! Nice work!

thanks - wasn't sure if I should post it but wanted to share - hope I don't get in trouble ;)

[Saynotocommercialmusic]

Love that poster!!! Can't wait for a tshirt, too!!

[SaucerfulOfSecrets]

Hey everyone! My name's Steve and this will be my first WAKA! I'm on the right, guy in the middle is billy who is also coming with.

Really looking forward to meeting everyone and having a blast!!!! Bringing a few other guys with me who are 10KLF vets. We're coming down from south-eastern Wisconsin. Alpine Valley is just about in our backyard if anyone has ventured there.

Just over a month to go!! :)

Will we see you at Phish at Alpine also?

Northener, try to change those ladies minds, haha

Natalie, that poster is awesome! I cant wait to add that next to my two from last year, and this year I am getting on the Consciense Alliance poster on Thursday, i waited in 08 and missed out

[shellebelle]

I'm Natalie - the poster contest winner - went last year with my oldest daughter - had a great time- bringing my son this year and can't wait - hope to meet everyone!

I LOVE it! that is very cool, great job!!

[~dave~~wave~]

thanks - wasn't sure if I should post it but wanted to share - hope I don't get in trouble ;)

That poster rocks- you got to this old Bob Dylan fan.

I want a copy signed by the artist AND a t-shirt.

Congratulations, see you in VIP.

http://www.searchingforagem.com/1960s/1960s_Pictures/GH1USPoster.jpg


http://forum.wakarusa.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=347&d=1272574364




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[oner]

Will we see you at Phish at Alpine also?



I didn't buy tix for Phish, but I think I'll head up there on Sunday and should be able to score some fairly easily. Last time they played Alpine lots of my friends had extra tickets. I think $60 is a bit much to pay for lawn. :/

Worst comes to worst I just party in the parking lot and chill there during the concert.

[nalexa]

That poster rocks- you got to this old Bob Dylan fan.

I want a copy signed by the artist AND a t-shirt.

Congratulations, see you in VIP.

http://forum.wakarusa.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=347&d=1272574364




http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/74269587.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0B2F76454EBA3C6B3 2B5E4A86B50F9CB9533ADFE136BBD556

oh, you caught me - "good designers copy - great designers steal" ;)
love all kinds of music -

[Sunflower]

thanks - wasn't sure if I should post it but wanted to share - hope I don't get in trouble ;)
Don't think you're the one who let that particular cat out of the bag. I picked up several of those posters at the Dirtfoot show Saturday night. I agree with Pauly--possibly my favorite so far!

[SaucerfulOfSecrets]

I didn't buy tix for Phish, but I think I'll head up there on Sunday and should be able to score some fairly easily. Last time they played Alpine lots of my friends had extra tickets. I think $60 is a bit much to pay for lawn. :/

Worst comes to worst I just party in the parking lot and chill there during the concert.

i've parking lot partied only for DMB many times....its a good time out there for sure, kind of sad I'm skipping out on Dave this year being 4th of JUly and all, but i'll make up for it in August

[Sara W]

Amazing job on the poster. How do you go about getting one of these? Can you only get them at Wakarusa or would I have the pleasure of getting one before?

[nalexa]

Amazing job on the poster. How do you go about getting one of these? Can you only get them at Wakarusa or would I have the pleasure of getting one before?

thanks Sara - I don't know how to get one now - I haven't even gotten one (did print one here at work on a real good printer) - I think they will have them at Wakarusa.

[Sunflower]

Dirtfoot has a bunch of them, they were giving them away at the merch table. Just one more reason to check out the Waka Preparty Tour!

[RobinRoboto]

"good designers copy - great designers steal"

If everyone thought that way, no one would come up with anything original.


I really like this poster- but I just think it's lame that they'd pick re-hatched art two years in a row. Last year's winner was just a modified version of a Woodstock poster. Maybe I'll start looking for something to copy for next year's contest.

[nalexa]

"good designers copy - great designers steal"

If everyone thought that way, no one would come up with anything original.


I really like this poster- but I just think it's lame that they'd pick re-hatched art two years in a row. Last year's winner was just a modified version of a Woodstock poster. Maybe I'll start looking for something to copy for next year's contest.

why don't you do that - thanks for the negative vibes -

[~dave~~wave~]

I really like this poster-
Domo arigato, Mr Roboto. Everything else comes off like sour grapes, but I'm sure that was not your intention. :rolleyes:



Love your signature line, is that original?

I have tasted the maggots in the mind of the universe. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r-gcWzxQVwY/Sb3VndjXUUI/AAAAAAAAAAM/DyiOCLqzSbA/s320/maggot+brain+cover.jpg




Nalexa- I talked the merch guy out of a poster last night- w00t!



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End of threadjack. Sorry.

Any more newbies out there?
C'mon in, the water's fine.

[RobinRoboto]

Yeah, I knew that sounded kind of bitter when I posted it- but it's the truth and I wanted to point it out.

I wasn't trying to offend anybody. I liked the poster.

I just don't see why they would even have a poster contest- when they are just going to pick copies of old posters.


As for my signature not being original- I don't really see how that is relevant. You're not supposed to spend an hour thinking of something profound and insightful to put in your message board signature line. Also, I am not entering my signature into a writing contest.

[Chicago Dog]

Yeah, I knew that sounded kind of bitter when I posted it- but it's the truth and I wanted to point it out.

I wasn't trying to offend anybody. I liked the poster.

I just don't see why they would even have a poster contest- when they are just going to pick copies of old posters.


As for my signature not being original- I don't really see how that is relevant. You're not supposed to spend an hour thinking of something profound and insightful to put in your message board signature line. Also, I am not entering my signature into a writing contest.

Wow, Robinroboto. You certainly got it out there, what you got out there I am not sure. Your poor attitude, sour grapes... As long as were crying foul check out the original. The Waka poster is not so much a copy, I think of it as a nice cover tune. Kinda like the GD performing "Lovelight", "Goin down the road" or Led Zepplin performing "Whole lotta love", Clapton doing "Cocaine"...

http://thestuff.nakatomiinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Dylan_poster.jpg

[RobinRoboto]

Sorry I interrupted the little circle-jerk you guys have going on here. You can boil my statements down to being a poor attitude if you want, but I know I have a solid point.

I am not criticizing the poster as much as I am the contest in general. This was supposed to be a poster design contest- of your own original work. Have you even seen a "copy-someone-else's-art-contest? No- because that would be a waste of time for everyone.

The Dead and Led Zepplin proved themselves as artists in their own right, by making their own contributions to music before they started covering other bands. Have you ever seen a "battle-of-the-cover-bands?" No, because that would also be a waste of time.

Maybe I shouldn't have said anything, but I don't want to live in a boring world where people just imitate each other instead of coming up with new and interesting ideas of their own. Maybe this girl could have come up with the next iconic poster if she had given herself a chance to be more creative.

Also, I'm pretty sure this a derivative work copy-write infringement. Wakarusa should be more careful next time.

For those of you who like this poster- check out my new book, "Harriet Potter"

[Sunflower]

Led Zepplin proved themselves as artists in their own right, by making their own contributions to music before they started covering other bands. "
False statement. Almost all of Zep I was 'lifted" from artists such as Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson and Willie Dixon.

Just sayin'....

[Wartockman]

I replaced my chin hair with genetically lifted molecules out of my butt pubes. 8)

[scottt]

I really dig the poster but I also hear what Robin is saying. There may be sour grapes involved but there's a kernel of truth in there too.

The Waka poster is a cool reinterpretation of a wonderful original, created by a master. Did you know that Milton Glaser (the guy who did the original for Dylan) also designed the ubiquitous "I<heart>NY" logo - as well as the ones for Brooklyn Brewery and DC Comics? And painted a 600' mural on a federal building? And won the National Medal of Arts last year? Thank you Wikipedia!

I don't think Robin would disagree that it takes talent and vision to manipulate an iconic image and make it mean something else. But I think he/she's saying that there's something particularly special about the creative spark that comes from an original artist, and the labor to turn that idea into a real 'thing' for others to see/feel/hear/contemplate.

I don't know if I'm expressing this as eloquently as I could. "There's nothing more intimidating than a blank canvas". Or, how about an analogy that MC Hammer, while not without talents, isn't half the musician/sognwriter that Rick James was. :cool: No offense at all meant to Natalie, but what could she have done without the previous work of Milton Glaser? Honestly, I'd be very interested to see some of her other work because I like what she did for our poster this year. It's appealing to the eye and will serve as an effective marketing tool for the festival. I'm sure that's why it was chosen from among the many entries.

I guess the question boils down to: Does a derivative work hold less artistic value than an original?

[~dave~~wave~]

I know I have a solid point.

Agreed.


For those of you who like this poster- check out my new book, "Harriet Potter"
LOL :p

I have contacted Mr Roboto by PM with a white flag to sue for peace.

I apologize to the forum for my part in the jack of this thread.

The only thing from me in this thread will be edits or deletions of my prickly posts.

[RobinRoboto]

Thanks for trying to see my point, I think I'm done arguing about poster contests on message boards for the time being.

I'll leave you with this XKCD comic:

[Wartockman]

Much love Roboto. Good comic. <3

[callmegriff]

Thanks for a great laugh.

[Drankula]

Kay, so i said I'd post some pics, here's me! If you see me around feel free to talk/shake/tackle/hug/feed/throw things at me!

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[SPelizzaro]

Who's Bob Dylan?

[COMountainMama]

I'm bringin' this thread back to the subject. :cool:


Hey, ya'll! I'm Jesse. :) I went to Waka in '04, '06, '07, and '08. I was actually born & raised in Lawrence so when Wakarusa popped up in my hometown, I was thrilled to say the least. I moved out to Denver 3 years ago, the music and nature scene out here is incredible and I can't imagine living anywhere else now.

This is me and my boy Ben (who will be joining me this year for his first Wakarusa!) at Phish at Red Rocks last summer:

http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/jessejhwk/phish093.jpg


If you see us next month give us a holler, we love makin new friends at festivals!

[HighLuminosity]

Hello to all,

My name is Justin and I currently live in Nashville, Tn. I have been to a few shows, but never a festy. I was hooked when one of my friends talked about his experience at Rothbury last year. I bout my ticket a few months ago but school and exams put a damper on my excitement the past few weeks. However, I finished my last exam yesterday so I am ready to absorb all the information possible! I am very excited about seeing sts9 and many other artists in the lineup. Hope to meet a lot of awesome people this year, which im sure wont be too hard! :)

[Pauly's Cheese]

Poster already seeing some wall time. From a townhouse I was at over the weekend....

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs546.snc3/29921_1187587162843_1023210234_30892814_2562224_n. jpg

[mamacedge]

Let's see if this worked...just registered with photobucket and I think I followed all of the directions....
http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b417/mamacedge/sanantonioandsayulita2010066.jpg
I'm Crystal and this will be my first Waka.

[mamacedge]

...and this is my husband, Johne (like Johnny, only spelled funky. long story). We are at Outside Lands in San Francisco in this shot.
http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b417/mamacedge/sanfrandeadguysmomsvisit246.jpg

[two_step06]

Poster already seeing some wall time. From a townhouse I was at over the weekend....

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs546.snc3/29921_1187587162843_1023210234_30892814_2562224_n. jpg

Lookin' good...

[yogabunny]

hi all!

wakarusa newbie here!

will be road tripping from the nyc area with my boy, we're both first timers.

sooo super excited, can't wait to meet tons of you fun loving people!

<3

me & my LED hoop at Ultra Fest in March

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l241/missnicolita/25711_888680674692_5103706_49812616.jpg

:mrgreen:

[nalexa]

Poster already seeing some wall time. From a townhouse I was at over the weekend....

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs546.snc3/29921_1187587162843_1023210234_30892814_2562224_n. jpg

my cousin in Springfield said she saw it downtown!

[redbobb]

Welcome to the Forum Yogabunny...make sure to say "Hi" at the Chompdown!! Safe travels to ya!!

[BMoreHon]

Hiiii!!!!

My name is Katie and I'm proud to be from Baltimore, MD. I'm traversing to the Ozarks with my boyfriend, Drew. We are both extremely excited for beautiful music, fun camping, crazy partying, and meeting good people at our first Waka!

Waka weekend marks Drew's birthday (Thursday the 3rd) and our 2 year anniversary (Saturday the 5th). If you see us, hang out and celebrate with us!

Here we are during the crazy Baltimore blizzards this past February:

[lmnopxz]

Hiiii!!!!

My name is Katie and I'm proud to be from Baltimore, MD. I'm traversing to the Ozarks with my boyfriend, Drew. We are both extremely excited for beautiful music, fun camping, crazy partying, and meeting good people at our first Waka!

Waka weekend marks Drew's birthday (Thursday the 3rd) and our 2 year anniversary (Saturday the 5th). If you see us, hang out and celebrate with us!

Here we are during the crazy Baltimore blizzards this past February:

Yay! Happy Early birthday Drew, and Happy early Anniversary guys. Im Taryn. =]

[losthorizon]

Hey my name is Robert and I just finished my junior year of college at Penn State meaning this is my last summer before becoming a real person. I've been to Roo 07 and the two Roths and have been itching for another festival. Waka can not come soon enough.

I'm really looking forward to what Tribe pulls out. Supposedly this is the year for the fans so we might be in for something really special. What else? Ott live band > Farina > Bluetech :shock: A carnival?! Being able to hear the main stage from your campsite, silent disco, beer that doesn't suck...I could go on and on.

Well anyway I'm just rambling now. Looking forward to adding to the discussions, you all seem like great people.

[BMoreHon]

Yay! Happy Early birthday Drew, and Happy early Anniversary guys. Im Taryn. =]


Hey my name is Robert and I just finished my junior year of college at Penn State meaning this is my last summer before becoming a real person.
Looking forward to adding to the discussions, you all seem like great people.


Thank you, Taryn! That's very kind.


I agree that everyone seems so wonderful! I can't wait to meet lots of good people. Waka should have good vibes all around...

OH and Robert - I come from a huge Penn State family. Grandparents lived in Williamsport and had football season tickets for 40+ years. I still have a little Nittany lion stuffed animal they gave me when I was a toddler :-)

[SPelizzaro]

Welcome Everybody!!! :)

[losthorizon]

Thank you, Taryn! That's very kind.


I agree that everyone seems so wonderful! I can't wait to meet lots of good people. Waka should have good vibes all around...

OH and Robert - I come from a huge Penn State family. Grandparents lived in Williamsport and had football season tickets for 40+ years. I still have a little Nittany lion stuffed animal they gave me when I was a toddler :-)

Nice! In the next few days I'm going to construct a flag pole for my PSU flag. Last year at Rothbury a Michigan State flag was my reference... I did not enjoy that :p . Welcome to the boards and I hope the next three weeks go very speedy for you!

[BMoreHon]

Nice! In the next few days I'm going to construct a flag pole for my PSU flag. Last year at Rothbury a Michigan State flag was my reference... I did not enjoy that :p . Welcome to the boards and I hope the next three weeks go very speedy for you!

I'll look for your flag and come say hi!!

[Beasty]

373

If this worked, this is me and my son Cam with our buddy Mike in Negril

Looking forward to meeting everyone

[Chicago Dog]

375
Jack "Chicago Dog" and Katherine "Katdogg"

[dozerboy42]

I hope this worked.

[makisupa]

The name is Andy, have whored on these forms since the day I bought my ticket. Just want to say love what I have read so far on the forms and love to check them averyday. Im heading to waka this year for the first time from flotown alabama with LeadHead and our crew that we are bringing. Im a long time music lover and festival attender. Been too b-roo 04-07' working it 3 of the 4 years there. Packed up with leadhead the past two years and made the 13hr journey too Rothbury 08-09' which has changed my life. Did JazzFest in NOLA in 09', I love the atmosphere that you get a festivals and have really enjoyed the smaller scale festies the past few years. I have played music my whole life and think that Live music is just the ultimate. Huge DMB and WSP fan. But love a wide range of music, and always down to listen to something new. Cant wait for waka this year its only 16 days away and I already have all my stuff packed! Cant wait too see some of you guys there!

[Bird]

Hello,
My name is bird and I'm too stupid to post a pic.
This will be my 3rd waka.... Attended a few in Kansas years ago. Me and some friends are goin VIP and I will attempt to drink my weight in beer everyday. I haven't seen Panic in awhile and I am looking forward to that. I am also looking forward to seeing The Midland band. They are the local WWC winner. I have heard very good things about the new venue, I can't wait to get my funk/drink/boogie on. See you on the hill.

BIRD

[Ine]

Well Im Ine aka Andrea. This will be my second Waka, but I am especially excited for this year because I am bringing my sister (this will be her first festival) and am planning on being WAY more prepared than last year. I am hoping to go to the Chompdown, that I was unaware of last year, and if Im not there please come wake me up! Cant wait to see everyone!:D

[two_step06]

Hello,
My name is bird and I'm too stupid to post a pic.
This will be my 3rd waka.... Attended a few in Kansas years ago. Me and some friends are goin VIP and I will attempt to drink my weight in beer everyday. I haven't seen Panic in awhile and I am looking forward to that. I am also looking forward to seeing The Midland band. They are the local WWC winner. I have heard very good things about the new venue, I can't wait to get my funk/drink/boogie on. See you on the hill.

BIRD

Yer not stupid! You are Waka people AND you drink beer. Definitely NOT stupid! :D

[johnny ak]

smartest guy i know. i can't even make an upward carrot, or you would have one. mmmmm beer.

[wakawakawaka]

Des1982 and I are on the left. We will be at the VIP potluck on Wed. Were ready to meet you all and throw down some fun!


http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/9873/rothbury.jpg

[des1982]

The name is Andy, have whored on these forms since the day I bought my ticket. Just want to say love what I have read so far on the forms and love to check them averyday. Im heading to waka this year for the first time from flotown alabama with LeadHead and our crew that we are bringing. Im a long time music lover and festival attender. Been too b-roo 04-07' working it 3 of the 4 years there. Packed up with leadhead the past two years and made the 13hr journey too Rothbury 08-09' which has changed my life. Did JazzFest in NOLA in 09', I love the atmosphere that you get a festivals and have really enjoyed the smaller scale festies the past few years. I have played music my whole life and think that Live music is just the ultimate. Huge DMB and WSP fan. But love a wide range of music, and always down to listen to something new. Cant wait for waka this year its only 16 days away and I already have all my stuff packed! Cant wait too see some of you guys there!

I love this post! Reminds me of my boyfriend and I! Wakawakawaka and I also went to Roth both years and it was by far the best festival experience ever!! We have also been to Wakarusa from 2004-08. I am a huge DMB fan and he is a huge WSP fan...and I feel better knowing someone else already has their stuff packed!!! We were working on packing all our stuff last night :) Can't wait for waka!!!! Only 11 days!!!

[BernsRockinWaka]

whats going on everyone, my name is berns. my girlfriend jameson(also her favorite drink) and i will be heading to the mountain wednesday from st louis. never been to waka but many others fests. the waka community seems really close and we cant wait to meet and party with everyone. see you on the mountain :D

[Beasty]

This is a Pic of my two boyz, Cam in front and Bob Hunter to the right......

[bogmonkey]

Don't recall if I have introduced myself. :)

Thomas aka Bogmonkey (I actually go by Bog, or Thomas)

Waka 2007, 2008 veteran

This year camped in RV Reserved - Camp Palm Springs

I actually consider quite a few people here on this board family.

Here's a picture:

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And a photo:

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