That was very well thought out and fair. I got excited that I might be the planner to do the thing I thought. I am not.

I have run the numbers and I could not ask many to pay the cost, even if we doubled up on sleeping.

I was intentionally vague, hoping to get to know takers before we made any deals. I was also being naive.

My plan was to plan for me to get there and have a carnival. Then, if I got a joiner, alter the plan to be fair,and share the good and bad. I thought I could just keep doing that until everyone along my route had family helping to get them to the show.

It is still my plan, in a way. I guess maybe I just can't ask the whole world to care.

Feel free to delete the thread, or help get it back on proper tracks. I will be more careful.

JFL, but new, and old. Not 1xer if I can live this stupid down. 

Jerymic

MMFWCL

I would be coming from La Crosse WI. I-94 Route

I could get closer to someones route though.

I am a newb and have been only but been to two shows this last year (The Great Milenko in Lax and again in Chicago) but this would be my first gathering. I am over 40, though.

I've pretty much given up on going. The cheapest I can make it is just about $500, and I'd have to get 6 people to sleep on a schedule in the back of a mini-van. That seems like stupid. I don't know tent rules, or see sites for sale, so... I guess I need some help. That makes this thread 'tarded. I don't know what I'm doing and cannot help, till I can.

I can afford to go alone... Just saying. I just hate that idea. Maybe I shouldn't?

This is literally the coolest thread I have ever been a part of, and I used to be a forum hound, when that was the thing. Juggalos are seriously the coolest sub-culture in the US.

I wish I could address everyone who has responded, because ever one has been meaningful and worth of it.

So, every Juggalo has a root enabler. Mine is named Joe, because fate. Joe did not say he would not go, if we can take an RV. However, he has been traveling a lot since he found his now Juggalette, though he would not call her that. If he can find a way to go, all my problems are remedied.

However, nothing has been wasted here. I now know for a fact that when a Lo or Lette says family, they mean it. Ya'll have been so kind, accommodating and helpful. Again, like no other forum I've ever posted in.

I just wish I was a louder or more charismatic person. I should have my own set of Juggalos, but I'm just too damned old to convince my peers, or try to hang with any youth I could claim. To know that I can find people who get this, and why I tried, is extremely valuable to me. Thank you freak bitches, each and every one.

TLDR; 

My responses:

Noah Fence said
Like scruffy said, before we can talk about throwing in with you, we gotta know where you're coming from.

Oregon, Texas, Florida, Baltimore, new York, Michigan? We don't need your address but rough freeways and state lines you plan on driving through would be a big help.  

Noah was onto something. I was going to have guys like him PM me.

Drunkalo said
Haha, 

Math quiz! Ya got 7 ninjas riding in a 87 honda civic hatchback with 3 bald tires and one donut coming from Bangor, Maine at a speed of 45mph. And 6 carnies coming from Minneapolis, Minnesota in a 1990 rusted out chevy s-10 with a bad universal and cv joint traveling at 50mph. Where do they meet and at what time?  

Exactly. But, I thought as we went, we would get more RV's. Delays in some places were expected and I saw them as chances to have fun and meet new clowns. I was not really concerned about when to pick you up, knowing I would have an itinerary before I left.

MASTERWEEDO said
They meet at the mainstage before ICP. 

 

Neither vehicle made it, and they all had to ride in the back of a uhaul.  

Now that is not a terrible idea. I've looked at every rentable thing that can get me there but that. 

kingshiro said
As someone that can't drive, I can at least appreciate someone trying this. As much as I would like to go to a GOTJ, it's just making me have an anxiety attack just trying to figure everything out, not to mention trusting someone else to come through.  

I thought this was profound. He is dead right that I could try to plan it and not (be able to) come through. It was my worst fear, and why I gave up. Would still love to help kingshiro.

Bonesaw Wizardstick said
You might be able to catch a bus to Columbus and then have someone pick you up from there  

Huuuh.. I am 6^5" where busses are designed for 5^10". I don't fit well, but would consider it and have not yet done so. I just never do.

Thanks.

Drunkalo said
What are you meaning tent rules or sites for sale? Basicall you need $190 for the ticket, drag everything you want to a spot, drop it, and start roaming amongst people. Easy to make friends if your friendly and outgoing. Then if you want, move all your shit to be closer to them. Bring plenty of liquids and solids, it is available there but easier and cheaper to bring your own.   

This is actually really close to how I thought things probably were. I am old (45) and have never slept in a tent well. I tend to stay up too late for the sun's schedule and stuff. I am trying to go with more style, but will reduce my richie as need be to exist where I need to be.

Bonesaw Wizardstick said
You might be able to catch a bus to Columbus and then have someone pick you up from there  

Bonesaw Wizardstick, this is a great idea. I would get the best of what I want (meeting some family before the carnival) and the carnival. For sure worth some talk. We could also think Chicago, or Milwaukee. I can take a train to those.

Each and every ninja that posted was was appreciated. If you don't see a reply, my goal was that you are included in another reply in some way. Thank you so much for this active thread. You raise me.

WW