any couples going? also regular or VIP camping?

[pettle]

already bought tickets, going with my husband - he went in '07 but this is my first time. was wondering if other couples are going or if its mostly groups of friends. up for meeting new people, just none of our friends are into the same music. probably meet new people there into the same music though, if approachable. also not sure if we wanna go vip camping or not, don't wanna be near neds trampling on/raiding the tent but also dont wanna be near people who have a fit if you smoke etc. just wanna have a good time! experiences?

Edited August 23, 2011 by pettle

[theampersanddevil]

Well you will get a great welcome from the efest camp if you decide to join them.

There are a few couples who go, loadsa mates who meet up at fests and some newbies.

Campsite banter is awesome, much sitting around outside of tents, smoking, drinking and generally having a laugh. There is always someone to go see some band with as well.

[rexclark]

There's also The Doggers meet. West Car Park, 7pm on the Friday. All couples welcome.

[Kowalski]

There's also The Doggers meet. West Car Park, 7pm on the Friday. All couples welcome.

[Paul ™]

[pettle]

lol i think i'll stick inside the festival cheers. dunno about efest camp, maybe though - just wanna get friendly with the people around camping, looking forward to it so much don't wanna get there and be near people who ruin the experience. lookin to get smashed, not sleep much and see as many things as i can in the 3 day period so wanna make the most of it. hope the lineup is decent

[Scott&Shell]

Well we have just bought tickets and heading up for the 1st time. We have no idea what it will be like. I think we will upgrade to vip tickets so we can use showers to freshen up. Its just me & my girlfriend travelling so it would be good to meet other couples.

[pettle]

hey its our first time too, well its mine - husband went in 2007 with friends but i lived in america at the time so i missed it. we wanna meet up with other couples too - im sure we'll see you both there

[Scott&Shell]

Yes it would be great to meet you both and have a drink. Do you think it is worth upgrading to vip tickets? Or do you know what it will cost?

[pettle]

im not sure how much it costs but my husband said it was well worth it for the better toilets and showers, plus the vip camping area didn't have to deal with the neds trampling on tents n that, we def. are upgrading when its available, and if you got the early bird tickets it wont seem like that much to upgrade later on anyway, def. we'll all pick somewhere to meet up beforehand if you like.

[Scott&Shell]

Yeah makes sense to go vip as you get showers. We bought early tickets too so like you say it wont be too expensive to upgrade. Yeah thats fine we can meet somewhere. We have neva been so not sure where things are layout etc. Most ppl who have been to rockness and titp say that rockness is better. Thats why we are going and it looked pretty good on bbc alba.

[Eh Ah Ken]

i've never been VIP and ive had a shower every single year.

[festkid]

Hasn't been an awful lot of complaints on this thread, but in others..lots have complained about the wait at the VIP bar this year, and toilets not been as good as they hoped. But Jim said himself on the online chat that they are completely aware of this, and it will be changed. It's in a cracking spot that looks across the loch and main stage too.. I think I will probably try out VIP this year!

[smutchie]

2012 will be my fifth year - I think?! And I've showered the past two years and this year I was sad enough to go and get my hair blow-dried. And we weren't in VIP. We also go up as a couple every year and meet with efest.

[kt034236]

was vip this year, the queues for the showers were definately not worth it (and i went early!) and the water was frEEEzin cold

i would go vip again just for the bar and flushing toilets in the festival bit, definately less waiting time involved

[Emz_R]

Sorry to resurrect this thread:

I am curious about VIP camping this year at Rockness but I am unsure about Car parking. Do I need to buy a Car Park pass or is it included with the tickets since i cannot find such thing as VIP car parking pass?

I have read that VIP campers ended up in the usual car park last year and many other complaints about VIP. Hope they improve for this year!

[Poleski]

Me and my girlfriend are going by ourselves this year. I've been 3 times before and have been to plenty of festivals. Last year was my girlfriends first RockNess and first ever festival and she loved it so much she bought a ticket for 2012 before me!

We haven't thought of plans regarding camping etc but the last 2 years I've camped in and around the efestivals area

[Poleski]

Oh just realised this was an old thread...

[thomohoq]

If showers are high in your priority list then be wise about it...dont go down in the morning!! My gf was 3 hrs in the queue last year on the Saturday morning, walked straight in at 4pm on the Sunday. The VIP bar area is a winner in my book. Chilled as , with a great view of the main stage and loch.