(this photo taken just as we got in line to go in and minutes before our beloved Jeep overheated.)
Still a little surprised we managed to pull this weekend off...
We decided Tuesday (as in June 28th) we would go and got our tickets Wednesday (day before gates opened). On Thursday as my pain increased so did my anxiety, was this really going to work? Did we just waste a bunch of money we tried so hard to save? (I mean, after we added up everything, this weekend cost us more then a month of rent at our apartment!) We rushed around to quickly pack and get ready. After an emergency
chiropractic appointment (and a quick stop at my Dad's to borrow an air mattress and a cooler, Thanks Dad!) we left Friday afternoon. Most of our friends had this planned for months and showed up soon after the gates opened on Thursday. We showed up an hour before Phish hit the stage Friday evening and barely planned anything, that's how we roll. We had one slight issue waiting in line, our Jeep overheated. But with a little patience and some water, it was easily remedied. That was about it as far as issues over the weekend. Unless you count me leaving early...
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We camped in the "Accessible" (aka-handicap) lot. It was close to the stage and the medic. And it also happened to be right where they parked the "pace" cars. I took this as a sign and made sure to pace myself. The accessible lot was just that, with clean flush bathrooms and showers and really close to the stage area. I was quite impressed. It was a huge help. Nothing like living in a tent city to celebrated the United States!
Bob and I were so happy to be there. We really needed a get-a-way together.
What could be better then drinking delicious cold beer on a beautiful day with my soulmate at a Phish festival??
Answer: All that and a hammock!
(we really need to get one of these!)
Oh, and add some of the most awesome people eva!
3 of my favorites!
Ahhhhhhhh!
A few other photos from the weekend:
So many balls!!
Phish played 8 sets including a secret late night set Saturday night. I got to see 6 of them and live streamed the last 2 from
livephish.com. Well, to be honest, I slept through the first set of Sunday night, I was totally exhausted. It was an EPIC weekend to say the least. The weather was so nice, sunny and hot. While I am a bit sad I missed out on Sunday night, I am so happy I made it through the first 2 nights. It was a major accomplishment for me! I am really sore now, and probably will be for a while. But it was so worth it! Fibromyalgia and camping do not mix to well. It is very physically demanding and there is little protection from the elements. Most people go on vacation to escape reality a bit. I do not have that option, Fibromaylgia follows me everywhere. I don't ever get a day "off," but thats just how it is for me. I am still learning to live with a chronic illness, its not easy. But I have learned to have fun despite my chronic pain. It all worked out though, and since it was so close, Bob was able to take me home and go back to enjoy Sunday night.
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Me on the ride home. Very tired and really sore, but all in all- content.
The map
Set List:
Friday July 1, 2011
SET ONE
Show Of Life
Saturday July 2, 2011
SET ONE
When The Circus Comes To Town
McGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters
Backwards Down The Number Line
Tweezer Reprise
****Plus a secret Late Night Jam session set
Sunday July 3, 2011
SET ONE
Colonel Forbin's Ascent >
Big Black Furry Creature From Mars
A Song I Heard The Ocean Sing
Stealing Time From The Faulty Plan
First Tube
**(I soooo called that AC/DC cover, Big Balls!!)
Phish's SuperBall IX, the Biggest. Ball. Ever.
Was the BEST. Weekend. Ever!
