Seriously disappointed...

Kylie, A reason I would not reach out, is that I don't know you from Adam. Many people are generous in helping in many ways. It will take a specific type of person to reach out to a stranger for a ride, and not have reservations on who they are. NOT saying you are a stalker, rapist, or even a murderer...etc etc..just saying you NEVER know. I would never put myself in that position, unless I completely knew them, or was re-assured from a friend who this person is. I understand you posted on the SC post, but I feel you didn't even give it time before you were upset that no one offered. Put out another kind, polite post and I am sure there is someone that will offer you assistance from point A to point B. SC fans are awesome fans. Just read all the posts on this site...proves it very very clear. Be patient and understanding of peoples concerns for putting someone next to them in a vehicle for a ride.

A Lot Of Posts About One Person Catching A Ride To SC...???

I posted over a month ago and it was extremely polite.
I have a facebook, I am willing to chat on the phone with someone or skype.
I am just a college student trying to scrap together a way for me to attend these amazing music festivals with a tight budget. I figured people may be sympathetic with that fact. After all, in the same shoes... wouldn't you all like to be helped?

Kylieaynk,

PM me here with your FB screen name and I'll friend you....

I can't commit to giving you a ride as I don't know how much room we are going to have left in my car.

These messages boards will become much busier as the days tick off ~ I'm sure that many more people from San Diego will see your post in the coming days and you'll be able to find a ride....

Think positive!

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Originally Posted by socalcountrygrl

A Lot Of Posts About One Person Catching A Ride To SC...???

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kind of over done, I think.

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Originally Posted by kylieaynk

This was not my first post, and I'm not being a bitch.

I bought a bus ticket to Indio from Missouri and people from the coachella are giving me a ride from the bus terminal and giving me a ride back to San Diego.

I have posted in the SD thread, but no one responded.

I am not saying I'm entitled or that anyone has to give me a ride because that isn't the case. My point in writing this is that I have heard nothing but nice things about the people that attend Stagecoach and have been assured I will enjoy my time off at the festival even though I will be attending alone. In the spirit of the festival, I don't understand why anyone with the capability wouldn't reach out to help. I'm asking for a ride from a place where you already live and I'm going to help pay for gas.

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Kylie, I have to agree with Kymery. I couldn't put a stranger in my car no matter if they seemed ok or not. I don't even live near SD so none of this matters, lol. But there were about 5 people in the SD post if I'm correct, ALL of them KNOW each other (and we are all RVing together) and you don't know their situations (2-3 people + TONS of camping stuff = no room). Like the pp said, in the coming weeks this board will take off like crazy, be patient, somebody may offer you a ride. Have a back-up plan just in case though. it's not that we aren't great, generous people (the people I've met on these boards have become some of my greatest, most giving friends ever) we just may be a little more cautious. Good luck to you.

I agree with Kymery too. It's not that we're not generous...but I wouldn't put a stranger in my car no matter how nice they seem. Even last year when we made plans with virtual strangers to camp near each other, we didn't all ride in each others cars. We met at a public place and caravaned in. Once I spent the whole weekend with them and many other concerts together do I now call them friends. And Chev is right, they are some of the most awesome friends now. But I wouldn't have put Chev in my car before meeting her last year. hahahahaa.

As for the comment that you posted a month ago....not that many people were posting an planning away. More people join and post as it gets closer....

If I may stray from the topic.... I have followed this message board since 08 but just recently started posting this year. It is actually reassuring that everyone is hesitant to open their cars to a stranger. If anything it shows you are all reasonable smart people that like to have fun AND be somewhat responsible. Yay, you pass the normal test!!!:)

We're crazy, but not THAT crazy!! Glad you started posting!

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If I may stray from the topic.... I have followed this message board since 08 but just recently started posting this year. It is actually reassuring that everyone is hesitant to open their cars to a stranger. If anything it shows you are all reasonable smart people that like to have fun AND be somewhat responsible. Yay, you pass the normal test!!!:)

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Wait, wait a minute. I would NEVER go as far as to call us "normal".....just sayin.....;)

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If I may stray from the topic.... I have followed this message board since 08 but just recently started posting this year. It is actually reassuring that everyone is hesitant to open their cars to a stranger. If anything it shows you are all reasonable smart people that like to have fun AND be somewhat responsible. Yay, you pass the normal test!!!:)

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No worries about straying from the topic - if you've followed for a while, you know that's what we DO! lol

Glad you started posting too!

(YAY for Country Throwdown!)

But wait, beer has never been mentioned in this thread....

Oh, USCPsycho hasn't posted yet. That explains it. :)

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But wait, beer has never been mentioned in this thread....

Oh, USCPsycho hasn't posted yet. That explains it. :)

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BEER!!!

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Originally Posted by Kymery

Kylie, A reason I would not reach out, is that I don't know you from Adam.

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But you know me Kymery, you wouldn't reach out to me either?

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Wait, wait a minute. I would NEVER go as far as to call us "normal".....just sayin.....;)

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Normal crazy good....other crazy bad.

My co-worker is talking to me and all I hear is blah blah blah! Can't focus on anything he's saying. I can only concentrate on all the things I need to do for SC
-Find Beer on sale
-buy beer on sale
-pack beer in trailer

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Originally Posted by gogoracer

Normal crazy good....other crazy bad.

My co-worker is talking to me and all I hear is blah blah blah! Can't focus on anything he's saying. I can only concentrate on all the things I need to do for SC
-Find Beer on sale
-buy beer on sale
-pack beer in trailer

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And come find us!!

I would take you along with me since I'm driving alone but I live in Diamond Bar and i'd have to backtrack 2 hours. HOWEVER.....if you can get a ride to Diamond Bar I'll gladly give you a ride to the festival and bring you back.

Beer?


Somebody said beer. I heard it. I did. Wait, we're supposed to be 'normal' too. Wonder what that means......maybe it means I should stop talking to myself. Nah, that couldn't be it. Oh well, where was I? Oh yeah.


Beer?

Oh yeah, I forgot.


Racer it's about time you chimed in! Glad to have ya!!

Well, at least I have gotten some sort of response from everyone. I literally felt ignored before.