Newport anyone??

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drunkpirate66
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popcornjack wrote:
drunkpirate66 wrote:
TommyBahama wrote:
popcornjack wrote:and I now have TWO extra tickets....... :roll: :roll:
Why???
um . . . 1 . . .

because I agreed to get get Popcorn drunk for the other which means I lose 3 fold on the price of ticket but I guess I get to hear how great Tony romo is all night . . .
Naw, I'm kind of a lightweight.

light weight for a Parrot Head. You aint no wussy New Yorker.
the hit and run is as good as any religion around this time of year . . .
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drunkpirate66 wrote:
popcornjack wrote:
drunkpirate66 wrote:
TommyBahama wrote:
popcornjack wrote:and I now have TWO extra tickets....... :roll: :roll:
Why???
um . . . 1 . . .

because I agreed to get get Popcorn drunk for the other which means I lose 3 fold on the price of ticket but I guess I get to hear how great Tony romo is all night . . .
Naw, I'm kind of a lightweight.

light weight for a Parrot Head. You aint no wussy New Yorker.
I was for a few years. Whaddya think got my liver in shape for Key West? :wink:
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Re: What time?

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RRRMan1976 wrote:What time is everyone planning on getting into Newport to the site tomorrow? I live about 45 mins away under normal traffic circumstances.. Coming in from Route 24.. Wondering what time I should leave... What is the site like there?? First foray into the Folk Festival....
Normally it would take me 30 minutes. I'm figuring on an hour and a half. The back way in goes right past the beach, so no help there. One road in and only one entrance. Just prepare to wait. Otherwise you could go grab a spot in a lot in Newport for about $20 for the day and take the water taxi across to the venue.

Don't speed on Rts 114 and 138 (West Main and East Main) on your way down the island. The police love holiday and festival weekends; the towns make lots of revenue on speeding tickets.
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I paid in advance for parking at the site so the Water Taxi option is out..
Is there a long walk to where the stages are from the parking area?
Any shelter out there from the rain if it comes??
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RRRMan1976 wrote:I paid in advance for parking at the site so the Water Taxi option is out..
Is there a long walk to where the stages are from the parking area?
Any shelter out there from the rain if it comes??
Not too far, although I don't know if they'll start using satellite lots and running shuttles. There's no shelter from the rain (but it's not gonna rain... uh-uh.... :wink: ) Here's a pic of the venue:

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SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
RRRMan1976 wrote:I paid in advance for parking at the site so the Water Taxi option is out..
Is there a long walk to where the stages are from the parking area?
Any shelter out there from the rain if it comes??
Not too far, although I don't know if they'll start using satellite lots and running shuttles. There's no shelter from the rain (but it's not gonna rain... uh-uh.... :wink: ) Here's a pic of the venue:

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because I am too lazy to look . . . :lol:

how much is parking?
the hit and run is as good as any religion around this time of year . . .
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drunkpirate66 wrote:because I am too lazy to look . . . :lol:

how much is parking?
$12.50 a day. Not sure if you have to buy the parking ticket ahead of time on the festival website or if you can drive up, pay, and park.
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off to Newport!!!!
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Leaving here in the next 30 minutes!! See ya down there!!!
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Stuck at work while all you lucky people are in Newport, see you all tomorrow
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on my way out in 30 minutes.
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I'm already there......... wait...... got confused.... nevermind...
Hello posters and lurkers....... want to get that out of the way.....
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If the storms are the same down in Newport as they are in Boston right seek refuge in your local tavern.
the hit and run is as good as any religion around this time of year . . .
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Does anyone know if they allow those camping chairs in the bag into this thing?
Also, I see footage from a lot of the other years on YouTube and people have coolers? Are coolers allowed?
Is it wise to get there right when the doors open??
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RRRMan1976 wrote:Does anyone know if they allow those camping chairs in the bag into this thing?
Also, I see footage from a lot of the other years on YouTube and people have coolers? Are coolers allowed?
Is it wise to get there right when the doors open??
Info from an earlier post in this thread
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No coolers something new this year??
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RRRMan1976 wrote:No coolers something new this year??
That I don't know. You could check with their website to confirm.
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drunkpirate66 wrote:If the storms are the same down in Newport as they are in Boston right seek refuge in your local tavern.
Holy SH*T talk about storm!!!! :o :o :o :o

Last time I was this wet I was thrown in a pool.....

Ziplocks for the cameras/phones.

The lightning knocked out power; bands were on generators and played on. Plan to stand in mud tomorrow: it's everywhere, up to a couple inches deep.

Be there early.

Parking is a 10 minute walk or a shuttle ride on a school bus.

Three words: Sea of Mud
Two words: Drowned Rat
One word: AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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nycfeat wrote:
RRRMan1976 wrote:No coolers something new this year??
That I don't know. You could check with their website to confirm.
small coolers are allowed. they'll check them on the way in for glass (none allowed) and alcohol.
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How early did you get there???
Any other tips or pointers???
This is my first time at the Folk Festival....
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