AguanteRiver Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 And just like that, a sunny weekend is now forecast with the only possible thunderstorm outlook on Friday, with temps in the low 80's, and even then, this all could still change in the blink of an eye. TBH, after LA Rising I'm hoping for clouds. I have some funny looking sunburns, where I missed a spot with my roll-on sunblock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_silverrose_ Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I don't care if it's cloudy, as long as it doesn't rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaelu Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 TBH, after LA Rising I'm hoping for clouds. I have some funny looking sunburns, where I missed a spot with my roll-on sunblock. hey :someonecute: will ya rub this stuff all over me? make sure you get it all over if you really need it, you know they make the color-changing sunblock (mainly for kids) right? it usually changes from purple or blue to clear, to make sure all the areas are covered. quite practical, really! ALSO, just to go along with my WEAR EARPLUGS mantra (see sig) ..... just because it's cloudy doesn't mean you won't get deep-set WRINKLES from the invisible UVA rays. if there's daylight, you're getting sun exposure. period. just ask my dermatologist. they make tons of money off me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 1st of all, I think doors open at 11. 2nd, is it bad that I'm now considering seeing coldplay? Last night's setlist really didn't impress me, and I have never seen coldplay. go to see Ratatat instead, they are very innovating amazing band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaSarahS Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Can't wait for Lolla! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdkelly Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'm kind've joining this thread late.. but is there a place a bunch of yous are meeting? me and my buddy are going down and would love to meet some fellow muse fans. we've gotta a place at the ramada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AguanteRiver Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'm kind've joining this thread late.. but is there a place a bunch of yous are meeting? me and my buddy are going down and would love to meet some fellow muse fans. we've gotta a place at the ramada We're still working that out, but yes. There's a chance we might have a soccer game with Chris on Thursday, and we want to do either a picnic or a dinner out that night. Then some of us are going for barrier on Friday, and others want to do some sightseeing on Monday or Wednesday. There's a pretty good-sized group at the Travelodge and another at the HI Hostel. Musers at Lolla Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/172987276068310/?ap=1 Chicago Muser Meet Thread: http://board.muse.mu/showthread.php?t=81411 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdkelly Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Awesome! thanks, I too wanna be with people who will sing every word, and dance every dance. otherwise I'm a be a one man moshing machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunting s thompson Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Is anyone planning on perusing the chow town stalls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketeer Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Chow Town looks fantastic. I plan on spending a decent chunk of Saturday there getting fat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaelu Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Chow Town looks fantastic. I plan on spending a decent chunk of Saturday there getting fat. ah, beat you to it! I don't need chow town to be an XXL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaelu Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Got a parking question for anyone who has either been to Lolla before or knows the area well. What is the parking situation like? Is there specific parking for the festival? Or is it more along the lines of finding your own? Also what are the general costs of parking for the day? Thanks in advance I'd imagine getting out of there each night gets pretty crazy? Yeah I think it would. That's why I am just taking a bus up and walking to wherever I need to go. yup, all those ideas work. if I could add .... check Google Maps for downtown Chicago parking near Grant Park, but Millennium Garage parking is right nearby but can get costly. you pay for the shorter walk to your car. there are loads of "self park" and parking structures in the downtown / grant park area, but that will be mainly west of Michigan Avenue and will require a short 2+ block walk, depending on how close you can get. unlike 'some' so-called cities, Chicago really does have public transportation that runs either all-night or into the wee-hours, and this includes buses and trains. it's relatively easy to look up on a site such as http://rtachicago.org/ .... once you get here, if you need to, you can usually buy an "all you can eat" weekend travel pass -- but that's only if you think you will need it and will get on/off public transport a lot. [note; a CTA pass does NOT include the suburban bus system Pace nor does it cover the regional trains for Metra. those are separate tickets and fares and they will be very very grumpy if you try to ride their bus/train with a CTA pass ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AguanteRiver Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 unlike 'some' so-called cities, Chicago really does have public transportation that runs either all-night or into the wee-hours, and this includes buses and trains. it's relatively easy to look up on a site such as http://rtachicago.org/ .... once you get here, if you need to, you can usually buy an "all you can eat" weekend travel pass -- but that's only if you think you will need it and will get on/off public transport a lot. [note; a CTA pass does NOT include the suburban bus system Pace nor does it cover the regional trains for Metra. those are separate tickets and fares and they will be very very grumpy if you try to ride their bus/train with a CTA pass ] I was thinking of getting a pass. In LA, a one-way cab ride from the airport to the venue cost $46 (a 20 minute drive), so paying $28 for a 7-day CTA/Pace card sounds like a pretty good deal to me! They even have the vending machines at the airport. It'll be nice to be in a city with actual public transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunting s thompson Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 In regards to those aiming for the barrier, what is your plan for when you have to use restroom lavatories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanny Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 In regards to those aiming for the barrier, what is your plan for when you have to use restroom lavatories? You will be sweating so much you really will only have to piss once or so, just bring a water bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_silverrose_ Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 In regards to those aiming for the barrier, what is your plan for when you have to use restroom lavatories? Holding it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'm in the USA now! Nearly time. 19 hours of trains from Trenton to Chicago via DC to deal with first but oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaSarahS Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'm in the USA now! Nearly time. 19 hours of trains from Trenton to Chicago via DC to deal with first but oh well. Yay! Safe travels and see you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjor Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 So close! So very close! I'm getting into town Thursday evening. I'm having trouble concentrating on work right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylb88 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Lolla just announced their web-sched for streaming,,,,,but I can't access it in Canada.... anybody wanna check to see if Muse will be streamed at all? http://www.youtube.com/lollapalooza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUSESTL Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Lolla just announced their web-sched for streaming,,,,,but I can't access it in Canada.... anybody wanna check to see if Muse will be streamed at all? http://www.youtube.com/lollapalooza No Muse . Just Coldplay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Essrog Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Lolla just announced their web-sched for streaming,,,,,but I can't access it in Canada.... anybody wanna check to see if Muse will be streamed at all? http://www.youtube.com/lollapalooza Such bullshit! They're streaming Coldplay's set and not Muse's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketeer Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Yep. On one hand, that means I can watch Coldplay's set whenever some records and uploads it. On the other hand, pretty much every one of Coldplay's festivals has been streamed this year and I doubt their set here will be radically different. It seems like Muse webcasts at festivals have been pretty elusive for whatever reason. Such a shame. Was looking forward to a pro-shot version of myself singing along to the KoC guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce57 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 that's so stupid! MUSE is the headliner, not COLDPLAY! I just sent a tweet to Lolla to complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AguanteRiver Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 No Muse . Just Coldplay CALLED IT. Cheer up guys, this means we don't have to worry about missing Coldplay's set anymore. Safe travels to anyone flying out today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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