Greetings foreigner! Welcome to America. Sorry we drive on the wrong side of the road. Anyway, a couple options…there is an outdoor gear store called REI that rents tents which has a couple convenient locations (one in Denver, one in Grand Junction) which is not too far out of the way. Secondly, which camp ground are you staying in? This will determine who may be close by to loan you gear. And thrice, are you coming alone or with someone? This will determine how big of a tent you need. Are you bringing your own sleeping bag, pillow, and ground pad?
We’ve had Brits before, so we know how to handle you people. Tea, right? So weird
Don’t know which airport you are flying into, but for about $100 US or 20 British sterling (pre-brexit conversion, of course :thumbsup), you can buy a decent tent (I’d recommend one from Coleman), an air mattress (air bed) and a sleeping bag at a Wal-Mart or a Target store. Would still have some $$ left over for a headlamp (recommended) or a flashlight. Maybe even a small/medium cooler to store your bangers and mash or your fish and chips, God knows why your people drink their beer warm. :cheers
There is a ‘free box’ in the middle of town in Telluride and you could just dump/drop off everything off there on your way out of town, I am sure it would be most appreciated
Dont worry, the local wildlife is very friendly and will respond to snacks/ drinks and let you pat them. They even roll over and let you rub their tummy.
That said, we Australians at the festival are available and can help you decode a number of strange things you will encounter.
When Americans say " hey" it is the equivalent of “hello.”
2 You dont queue there, you get in line.
3 They put trash in the bin, not rubbish.
They still use feet and inches unlike pretty much the rest of the world. It is cute.
They put cream in coffee, rather than milk. And they eat cookies, not biscuits.
Chemists are called drug stores but you can also buy just about every sweet ( oops, candy) in the world in there.
Most importantly. They are genuinely very, very friendly. Not pretend English friendly ie " you must vist = i have no intention of seeing you again" but actually " you must visit= Drop by my tent any time, i will give you a drink"
It is VERY refreshing.
You will have a fab time and make lots of friends.
And you will keep coming back… :flower :flower :flower
Preach it AF! That was my experience living in York. Can’t wait to hear what this virgin from across the pond has to say after a few days at TBF!
You forgot to also mention, not chips but fries, not crisps but chips, and definitely don’t get offended when we say “look at that fanny pack”! We don’t know what the heck a bum bag is! :eek
Still cracking up rereading your post Hooch! :lol
Daniel, sandwiched between that sarcasm, Hooch has some good advice and questions. We might be able to help you more if we had more info. Several ways to skin your cat as Erndog pointed out.
Apologies for the delay getting back, thats great info, thanks. I am staying in Lawson Hill and I thought it would be easier to bring a tent from England, rather than arriving and finding life more complicated, what with people driving wherever they fancy and drinking peculiar iced teas.
Hi! Thanks for responding, I actually bought a Coleman, so ill fit in with the professionals. The general advice is appreciated because this is my first time camping out - I wonder whether Montrose, where I am flying in, has those stores.
The queen returns your warm wishes, but wishes you would kindly refrain from getting us confused with the sort of people who drink their beer warm. Cold is the only way!
Hi! Thanks for responding, if this could be called a response! Im guessing it will be easy to find you at the festival… I think I understand these points, baffling as they seem. On a more serious note, no. 5 may be a point of issue. Will there be milk available for my teas?! Cream tea isnt my thang.
Ill be honest, aside from a little Emylou i have never listened to any bluegrass in my life, Im more in it to meet awesome people, so this is great news! Hopefully I can learn some Southern dance moves too.
I have a couple weeks to travel around after, see the natural beauty in the area and visit the grand canyon… Assuming insurance isnt compulsory, do you guys think it would be worthwhile to buy a car in Telluride and sell it a few weeks later in Phoenix?
Good Lord! Just rent a car and forget the hassle! Im going to the Grand Canyon on the way. i will see you at the festival. I’m wearing the black cowboy ( girl) hat. There wont be too many other people wearing them…( maybe three million)
Seriously, you will have a GREAT time. I went to telluride for first time last year, pretty much a bluegrass novice and i fell completely in love. Some of the kindest, funniest, friendly folk, so easy to make friends, it is great. I feel a bit like im coming home…private message me if you want to catch up, im in Vegas for a few days over the weekend before TBGF and hit the town on Tuesday.
Have fun, it is one of the best experiences of my life, cant wait to return.
There is lots of dancing but i cant recall any particular Southern dancing.
Ps yes you can buy milk, they call it “half and half”, if you say “milk” in a cafe they kind of look quizzically at you for a minute then say " oh yeah", it is cute.God, i love Americans…and the ones at the festival are pretty much tops. Do you know about the “pay it forward” gesture when you buy a beer? ( pronounced BEAR), you buy yourself one and you buy one for someone waiting in line. It is a fantastic tradition.
:wave Damn I had tea in the kitchen box while packing yesterday and decided to leave it home… Now I’m packed and headed out the door to Telluride. However we may be able to accomodate you in Run a Muck. Would you like Earl Grey or English Breakfast, hot? Yes there will be “milk”.
You can buy a car but look in Montrose or wherever you fly into as not likely to be found in Telluride and having insurance is required. The paper work is probably more than what you might save verses renting a car. Telluride does have bluegrass music on the lineup but you will get an eclectic mix as well. Get yourself a copy of Sam Bush “Ice Caps, the Peaks of Telluride” so you will know our King.
Will somebody please bring this dude to the DukTape spot inside the festival once the music starts? We need to get all of our UK festivirins together at some point…
Ditto. That was probably the most disgusting post on this board EVER.
ProfborgUK,
What day do you arrive in Telluride? Wednesday or prior, get up to Town Park and walk about. It will not disappoint, and don’t be shy. Invade anywhere, say hello, red coat or no.
Hooch, I think it was 2011 and we had a couple from South Carolina I believe, first-timers, at RaM.
Well, I remember coming back to RaM one festival day and lo and behold I see the husband lounging in a chair with a 12-16 oz Solo cup in his hand. He’s like “Billy, I don’t know what the fuss is about. This Crunchy Frog stuff tastes good and it ain’t that strong. I just love it…” :drunk
Within three minutes, a new rule was created “Crunchy Frog can only be consumed in shot form”
:wave Hooch I’m not sure how you have managed to let Crunchy Frog hijack damn near every topic on this board. First 3 posts had to to with tent advice, and now it is about tea and frog. And people who talk funny. Good job! :cheers Respect the frog. It will eventually permeate every cell.
