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Post by oldmandowntheroad on Sept 3, 2013 7:43:21 GMT -5
This was on the facebook page.
"There's a rumor going around that the back car camping lot will be filled first so there's no need to get there when the gates open.... Anyone know if there's truth to that?"
Post by jblack1313 on Sept 3, 2013 8:17:51 GMT -5
Dunno if it's true, hate to say it but logistically it makes sense.
Post by mule4ever on Sept 3, 2013 8:25:15 GMT -5
Hopefully that's just to keep some extra folks from showing up early. I hope anyway.
Post by cosmiccharlie1028 on Sept 3, 2013 9:03:27 GMT -5
They will fill back to front but hopefully they fill the closer lot first
That is usually how it is done at non first come first serve camping fests
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2013 9:27:10 GMT -5
Someone on another forum was saying they could send half to CC1 and half to CC2 to keep the line moving. 6 cars to 1, 6 cars to 2 and so on so the flow of traffic is quicker. It makes sense on paper to me. Hopefully since they've been working the traffic angle for over a year they'll have it together.
Post by ncalsurfer on Sept 3, 2013 9:35:10 GMT -5
Just a reminder here - the second farther lot is also family/children camping if that's what you need - I'm sure they will send you there if requested.
Post by omega421 on Sept 3, 2013 11:12:38 GMT -5
As a fat guy I am going to be really REALLY pissed if I get stuck in the far car camping lot. I have made plans to be in line when the gates open on Thursday specifically so I could get a car camping space as close as possible to the main stage. If they force me to go to a farther out lot while the latecomers get the prime spaces it is going to be a really awful, unfair start to the festival.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2013 12:57:24 GMT -5
As a fat guy I am going to be really REALLY pissed if I get stuck in the far car camping lot. I have made plans to be in line when the gates open on Thursday specifically so I could get a car camping space as close as possible to the main stage. If they force me to go to a farther out lot while the latecomers get the prime spaces it is going to be a really awful, unfair start to the festival.
I'm a fat guy too. That's why I'm bringing my bike.
Post by coldcruise on Sept 3, 2013 13:23:18 GMT -5
Unfortunately, that is how most camping festivals work.As a fat guy I am going to be really REALLY pissed if I get stuck in the far car camping lot. I have made plans to be in line when the gates open on Thursday specifically so I could get a car camping space as close as possible to the main stage. If they force me to go to a farther out lot while the latecomers get the prime spaces it is going to be a really awful, unfair start to the festival.
Post by cdb120 on Sept 3, 2013 13:25:42 GMT -5
Apparently there will shuttles to & from the camping lots. Probably not free, but better than walking and feeling uncomfortable. If no shuttles, bring good footwear, rest frequently, drink water, etc.As a fat guy I am going to be really REALLY pissed if I get stuck in the far car camping lot. I have made plans to be in line when the gates open on Thursday specifically so I could get a car camping space as close as possible to the main stage. If they force me to go to a farther out lot while the latecomers get the prime spaces it is going to be a really awful, unfair start to the festival.
Post by omega421 on Sept 3, 2013 13:27:27 GMT -5
I used to go to All Good every year when it was in West Virgina, and it always seemed that the earlier we showed up, the closer our camping site was to the main stage. Obviously within a particular lot they are going to fill in the spaces in an orderly way and you will just have to park in the next available space, but I still think that you would get a space somewhere in the closest open lot when you showed up.
Post by goodecacher on Sept 3, 2013 13:29:18 GMT -5
rumor has it the trolley is $50 for the whole weekend. per person.
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Post by Sneake on Sept 3, 2013 13:32:14 GMT -5
that actually sounds worth it. twice thurs, fri, sat, sun (assuming you dont go back to your campsite mid day). that's, what, $6.25 a ride? sounds worth the 2 mile potential walk. that being said, i'll be walking so i can people watch. also, if you happen to get a smiley face or peace sign pin this weekend, that was probably me. i've got about 150 of them that i'll be handing out to random people.
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Post by cdb120 on Sept 3, 2013 13:34:06 GMT -5
i would rather walk, than pay 50 bucks-- or would pay on an as needed basis, like if i need to get back to camp to get something (or swill something) and back to the stages quickly.rumor has it the trolley is $50 for the whole weekend. per person.
Post by omega421 on Sept 3, 2013 13:36:29 GMT -5
Maybe I am just being paranoid because of my prior All Good experience. Marvin's mountaintop had some killer hills and some really distant lots. The few times we were able to show up Thursday morning to snatch a prime space I had a much better festival experience overall, and the last time I went it was pretty miserable because our car was at the top of a massive steep hill and there never seemed to be a festival taxi when we needed one. It don't think that this is as hilly or as spread out, and it sounds like they might have some serious shuttles if they are charging $50. Either way, I know its going to be a great weekend, but I hope I don't get stuck at the far end of the car camping area.
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Post by Sneake on Sept 3, 2013 13:40:11 GMT -5
i seem to remember Roo carts being ten bucks a pop. so if you only use it to get to and from the venue each day, i'd say you're geting a deal
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Post by goodecacher on Sept 3, 2013 14:55:29 GMT -5
really quite flat. the hills are very mild.Maybe I am just being paranoid because of my prior All Good experience. Marvin's mountaintop had some killer hills and some really distant lots. The few times we were able to show up Thursday morning to snatch a prime space I had a much better festival experience overall, and the last time I went it was pretty miserable because our car was at the top of a massive steep hill and there never seemed to be a festival taxi when we needed one. It don't think that this is as hilly or as spread out, and it sounds like they might have some serious shuttles if they are charging $50. Either way, I know its going to be a great weekend, but I hope I don't get stuck at the far end of the car camping area.
The wheel is turning and you can't slow down,
You can't let go and you can't hold on,
You can't go back and you can't stand still,
If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will.
Post by eLWood on Sept 3, 2013 18:01:11 GMT -5
Im volunteering and one of the options was to do the golf cart shuttle. So based on researching the Job i found out that it would be $5bucks a pop and tips and shuttle people back and forth from Camping lots. So I am not sure where the $50 thing came from (maybe mixed up with the shuttles to and from Charlottesville).
Post by hotdamnpanic on Sept 3, 2013 18:48:25 GMT -5
Copy and pasted from the Lockn info page (http://www.locknfestival.com/info#camping):
"Free shuttles at regular intervals will be provided, easy walking paths are available, and we encourage bringing a bike to get around if you like."
Looks like there will be free shuttles.
Post by pebbz on Sept 3, 2013 18:56:32 GMT -5
I'll be looking for you! I'll have a crochet jelly fish to trade. that actually sounds worth it. twice thurs, fri, sat, sun (assuming you dont go back to your campsite mid day). that's, what, $6.25 a ride? sounds worth the 2 mile potential walk. that being said, i'll be walking so i can people watch. also, if you happen to get a smiley face or peace sign pin this weekend, that was probably me. i've got about 150 of them that i'll be handing out to random people.
Post by fred on Sept 3, 2013 19:22:28 GMT -5
Interesting, not what I have run into, most fill up best to worst, at least teh ones that are under 10k, that i usually attendUnfortunately, that is how most camping festivals work.As a fat guy I am going to be really REALLY pissed if I get stuck in the far car camping lot. I have made plans to be in line when the gates open on Thursday specifically so I could get a car camping space as close as possible to the main stage. If they force me to go to a farther out lot while the latecomers get the prime spaces it is going to be a really awful, unfair start to the festival.
Post by Jodi the Jedi on Sept 3, 2013 19:54:45 GMT -5
I'll be looking for you! I'll have a crochet jelly fish to trade. 
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Post by Sneake on Sept 3, 2013 19:56:50 GMT -5
wow, that sounds way better than the cheap little pins i'm giving out, lolI'll be looking for you! I'll have a crochet jelly fish to trade. that actually sounds worth it. twice thurs, fri, sat, sun (assuming you dont go back to your campsite mid day). that's, what, $6.25 a ride? sounds worth the 2 mile potential walk. that being said, i'll be walking so i can people watch. also, if you happen to get a smiley face or peace sign pin this weekend, that was probably me. i've got about 150 of them that i'll be handing out to random people.
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Post by lizbliz on Sept 3, 2013 21:50:19 GMT -5
exactly why i did tent only. allgood had some vicious hills...but even from stage area to swamp (by rv's they didnt camp it every year) its deff not 2 miles. my bet is they will back fill car camping 1 first. they didnt sell out car camping and it makes attendance look bad for the closer lot to be more empty than the far lot.
Post by feelingofwonder on Sept 3, 2013 21:53:29 GMT -5
I hope they fill car 1 up first. All packed and ready to get on road in the morning. See you all there
