Metal Campers just goto Ragnarok
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Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
LOL
BTW - be sure to check the Running Wild thread again. I know it's not necessary, but I could post about 50 examples of people using that phrase in various threads after the initital incident. I absolutely cannot believe that you can't remember that phrase.
Jason
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
You should see Minneapolis in January.
Or Atlanta at any time of year.
Bottom line - Metal Camp's setting is the best, I think we can all agree on that.
Conspicuously Absent
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General Zod
Ruler of Australia
Agreed on Minneapolis and Atlanta. However, both are two hour flights, that you can probably find for under $200. Aside from the fact that I simply can't attend this festival because of school, I seriously doubt I'd attend regardless. Part of the reason Wacken was appealing, and the reason Metal Camp remains appealing, is because I'm able to explore that part of the world while I'm there. Flying all the way to Germany, in winter, just for a show, isn't something that holds a great deal of appeal for me. As with everything, to each their own.
Zod
Zod
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
I KNEW IT!
LOL, just giving you a hard time, of course to each their own.
GZ said:
Three things - first, March 31st over there is hit or miss as far as weather goes - Germany parallels the NE U.S. in terms of weather, so while it *could* be Minneapolis in January-like, it could also be very spring-like.
Second - without HC this winter, the billing for this show is pretty killer (albeit not from your viewpoint), but it would justify me wanting to go for that alone. Add in the RC contingent and far less expensive flight options in March as opposed to July or August and it's even more tempting.
Third - I'm still going to wait until January to make the decision based on what the Metal Camp lineup is at that time. In the interim, I will probably book a room and fest ticket for Ragnarok and eat the cost of the fest ticket should it not work out. Small loss there.
Jason
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
I just checked into it and the rooms are booked solid for the festival dates (only 27 rooms were available in the entire place).
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
Agreed.
Except are we really discussing what the weather will be like in Germany next March? I thought Greg was kidding. I'm sure nobody gives a shit about the climate either way.
I suspect this will be like HC. You fly over, check into the hotel, spend two full days inside the fest, and then fly home. Of course, it's all the way in Germany and more expensive than a US fest, and so it needs a little more planning (read: budgeting) but there's no rush...
I want to know how kupshi does it -- all year round, all around the world. What, did he win the MN lottery or something!
General Zod
Ruler of Australia
Actually, I was being serious, with respect to the weather. When we did Wacken last year, we took the opportunity to see London and Amsterdam. If we do Metal Camp, we'll probably spend a week in Italy following the festival. Essentially, if I'm going to the expense and trouble of flying overseas, I'd like to see more than the show while I'm there. And to that end, weather is relevant.
Zod
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
I get you. In theory for me, I'd fly in for Ragnarok and then come straight back home so the only time I'd be outdoors is walking from hotel to venue.
Actually, I don't even think I'd see my folks in London because it would just add another itinerary stop on the journey. Return flights from NY to Frankfurt in March were $400 as of last week.
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
Yep, I was looking at it this way as well. For a great lineup, I'd be willing to spend extra $$ on airfare and time flying. Other than that, it wouldn't be much different that just going to Heathen Crusade or whatever. I wouldn't do the overseas thing without a group, but looks like we'll have a nice one.
JK said:
Wow - I'm at $700-$750 right now (still not too bad though).
General Zod
Ruler of Australia
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Demilich
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I want to go but I don't know if I can get the time off or justify spending so much money on another overseas metal extravaganza.
But you know what? They're some awesome times when I do make it out to them, so why not?
But you know what? They're some awesome times when I do make it out to them, so why not?
Dark One
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