Ohana Festival Update

wsimon74

Gern Blansten said:

curmudgeoness said:

That's a lot of driving.

What I keep telling people who never have been to California: it's a lot bigger than you think it is.

I suggest choosing a direction (north, south, east) -- there will be plenty to do regardless.

I'll put in a plug for San Diego, since in September it should be really nice ("locals' summer") and most tourists will be gone.

There are awesome beaches -- flat and family-friendly (Coronado) or rugged and isolated (Torrey Pines/ Blacks Beach (clothing-optional) ).

There's Balboa Park, which features the SD Zoo and a number of other museums, and there's also the Safari Park (formerly Wild Animal Park) north of town in Escondido).

It looks like the Padres are in LA that week, otherwise I'd recommend a ball game; Petco Park is great!

The Rady Shell (outdoor music venue) just opened, and it is lovely. Two concerts during that week, Bobby McFerrin and Pat Metheny: https://www.theshell.org/performances/list/ 

There also is plenty of hiking -- with a variety of elevations!  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuyamaca_Peak   -- and great places to eat. (There's also Legoland and Sea World, but if you are not traveling with kids I'd avoid those.)

thanks...we were thinking about going to Dodger stadium one of those nights.

is Hollywood worth visiting?  Not sure what we would do other than gawk at the sign, Griffith Observatory, etc.

Would you suggest a north side visit or south?  

If south...Tijuana worth a day trip?

If you head up Hollywood area,Universal studios might be worth a stop. if you head south,in addition to the destinations curmudgeoness mentioned, Temecula has some really nice wineries, if you're into that. Some of my other personal favorites in the San Diego area are the Sea Lions in La Jolla (the beach is called Children's Pool) and the Ballast Point Brewery in Little Italy. 

pjcord

Just received:

Ohana Festival is 38 days away! Please see below for a message from Ohana Festival:

As we are all very excited to be together again, we want to share our new Health & Safety entry requirement for all festival attendees. Please take a minute to read and make plans for the following.

Upon entry, all attendees will be required to:

(1) Provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
The test must have been taken within 72 hours of each day you are attending. 3-day ticket holders may be tested Thursday, September 23rd or Friday, September 24th for their negative result to be honored on all three festival days.

OR

(2) Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Spartanacus

pjcord said:

Just received:

Ohana Festival is 38 days away! Please see below for a message from Ohana Festival:

As we are all very excited to be together again, we want to share our new Health & Safety entry requirement for all festival attendees. Please take a minute to read and make plans for the following.

Upon entry, all attendees will be required to:

(1) Provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
The test must have been taken within 72 hours of each day you are attending. 3-day ticket holders may be tested Thursday, September 23rd or Friday, September 24th for their negative result to be honored on all three festival days.

OR

(2) Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Yay, I get to take my first covid test ever, and will have to do it twice as I'm going both weekends.  Thank you Pearl Jam...unless I figure something else out.

bjames

Perhaps, you could get vaxxed? 

given2fly23

bjames said:

Perhaps, you could get vaxxed? 

+1

Gern Blansten

Spartanacus said:

pjcord said:

Just received:

Ohana Festival is 38 days away! Please see below for a message from Ohana Festival:

As we are all very excited to be together again, we want to share our new Health & Safety entry requirement for all festival attendees. Please take a minute to read and make plans for the following.

Upon entry, all attendees will be required to:

(1) Provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
The test must have been taken within 72 hours of each day you are attending. 3-day ticket holders may be tested Thursday, September 23rd or Friday, September 24th for their negative result to be honored on all three festival days.

OR

(2) Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Yay, I get to take my first covid test ever, and will have to do it twice as I'm going both weekends.  Thank you Pearl Jam...unless I figure something else out.

get vaxxed....why risk testing positive and not being able to go?

Spartanacus

LOL...y'all don't get it do you?  Getting your vax card doesn't mean you can't get covid and spread it, and neither does testing negative 72 to 1 hour prior...what's to say those people can't catch it walking into the event and then spread it?  Either shut down concerts forever, or start living again and either take the risk of getting sick, or don't.  Besides...some things are more important than seeing Pearl Jam live...and that is freedom of choice.  I will never be forced into getting vax'd.  Stay healthy, stay safe, but do it on YOUR terms.

given2fly23

Spartanacus said:

LOL...y'all don't get it do you?  Getting your vax card doesn't mean you can't get covid and spread it, and neither does testing negative 72 to 1 hour prior...what's to say those people can't catch it walking into the event and then spread it?  Either shut down concerts forever, or start living again and either take the risk of getting sick, or don't.  Besides...some things are more important than seeing Pearl Jam live...and that is freedom of choice.  I will never be forced into getting vax'd.  Stay healthy, stay safe, but do it on YOUR terms.

Yeah, WE don’t get it 🙄

nalyd61

Prevent covid?  No. 

Reduce the risk and potential to get covid? Yes. 

. Spartanacus said:

LOL...y'all don't get it do you?  Getting your vax card doesn't mean you can't get covid and spread it, and neither does testing negative 72 to 1 hour prior...what's to say those people can't catch it walking into the event and then spread it?  Either shut down concerts forever, or start living again and either take the risk of getting sick, or don't.  Besides...some things are more important than seeing Pearl Jam live...and that is freedom of choice.  I will never be forced into getting vax'd.  Stay healthy, stay safe, but do it on YOUR terms.

ComeToTX

Spartanacus said:

LOL...y'all don't get it do you?  Getting your vax card doesn't mean you can't get covid and spread it, and neither does testing negative 72 to 1 hour prior...what's to say those people can't catch it walking into the event and then spread it?  Either shut down concerts forever, or start living again and either take the risk of getting sick, or don't.  Besides...some things are more important than seeing Pearl Jam live...and that is freedom of choice.  I will never be forced into getting vax'd.  Stay healthy, stay safe, but do it on YOUR terms.

Is this satire? I’m pretty sure if you ever attended school you were “forced into getting vax’d.” Those vaccines that have saved countless lives weren’t politicized though. 

given2fly23

No one should be bullied or forced into the vaccine or any other medicine. You’re free to do your own research. The problem is that we’ve cultivated a society where people who want to neither do the work nor listen to the medical professionals believe that their opinion is as valid as the experts/professionals. Every opinion is not created equal. I don’t have the time to become an expert on every subject, so I listen to the experts. Hence, I’m vaxxed and ready for Ohana. 

Gern Blansten

Spartanacus said:

LOL...y'all don't get it do you?  Getting your vax card doesn't mean you can't get covid and spread it, and neither does testing negative 72 to 1 hour prior...what's to say those people can't catch it walking into the event and then spread it?  Either shut down concerts forever, or start living again and either take the risk of getting sick, or don't.  Besides...some things are more important than seeing Pearl Jam live...and that is freedom of choice.  I will never be forced into getting vax'd.  Stay healthy, stay safe, but do it on YOUR terms.

If you are vaxxed you don't have to worry about a positive covid test whether you are positive or not.  The card gets you in...

the goal is to get in...what don't YOU get about that?

HughFreakingDillon

ComeToTX said:

Spartanacus said:

LOL...y'all don't get it do you?  Getting your vax card doesn't mean you can't get covid and spread it, and neither does testing negative 72 to 1 hour prior...what's to say those people can't catch it walking into the event and then spread it?  Either shut down concerts forever, or start living again and either take the risk of getting sick, or don't.  Besides...some things are more important than seeing Pearl Jam live...and that is freedom of choice.  I will never be forced into getting vax'd.  Stay healthy, stay safe, but do it on YOUR terms.

Is this satire? I’m pretty sure if you ever attended school you were “forced into getting vax’d.” Those vaccines that have saved countless lives weren’t politicized though. 

this really is the funny part in all of this. morons who shout "freeDUMB!" don't seem to recall being forced to get vaccinated to attend public school. 

Bentleyspop

HughFreakingDillon said:

ComeToTX said:

Spartanacus said:

LOL...y'all don't get it do you?  Getting your vax card doesn't mean you can't get covid and spread it, and neither does testing negative 72 to 1 hour prior...what's to say those people can't catch it walking into the event and then spread it?  Either shut down concerts forever, or start living again and either take the risk of getting sick, or don't.  Besides...some things are more important than seeing Pearl Jam live...and that is freedom of choice.  I will never be forced into getting vax'd.  Stay healthy, stay safe, but do it on YOUR terms.

Is this satire? I’m pretty sure if you ever attended school you were “forced into getting vax’d.” Those vaccines that have saved countless lives weren’t politicized though. 

this really is the funny part in all of this. morons who shout "freeDUMB!" don't seem to recall being forced to get vaccinated to attend public school. 

Their body their choice

Which also means they choose to exclude themselves from concerts, movies, restaurants,  employment,  family gatherings, etc etc

F Me In The Brain

I wonder how many people will vent here about their anti-vaxx/pro-freedumb stances and then go to the show anyway by following the restrictions set up to try and limit the spread of a virus which has killed hundreds of thousands of people in this country.

My guess is quite a few.

Gern Blansten

F Me In The Brain said:

I wonder how many people will vent here about their anti-vaxx/pro-freedumb stances and then go to the show anyway by following the restrictions set up to try and limit the spread of a virus which has killed hundreds of thousands of people in this country.

My guess is quite a few.

yep....like the gov of TX.  Gets vaccinated, gets booster, promotes anti-mask/anti-vac message....gets covid cocktail upon testing positive

ComeToTX

Gern Blansten said:

F Me In The Brain said:

I wonder how many people will vent here about their anti-vaxx/pro-freedumb stances and then go to the show anyway by following the restrictions set up to try and limit the spread of a virus which has killed hundreds of thousands of people in this country.

My guess is quite a few.

yep....like the gov of TX.  Gets vaccinated, gets booster, promotes anti-mask/anti-vac message....gets covid cocktail upon testing positive

Yep.  Fuck that piece of shit.  Can't wait to vote against him again.

Go Animal

given2fly23 said:

Spartanacus said:

LOL...y'all don't get it do you?  Getting your vax card doesn't mean you can't get covid and spread it, and neither does testing negative 72 to 1 hour prior...what's to say those people can't catch it walking into the event and then spread it?  Either shut down concerts forever, or start living again and either take the risk of getting sick, or don't.  Besides...some things are more important than seeing Pearl Jam live...and that is freedom of choice.  I will never be forced into getting vax'd.  Stay healthy, stay safe, but do it on YOUR terms.

Yeah, WE don’t get it 🙄

Can't tell what he's endangering more: the well-being of anyone & everyone around him, or the English language with his abuse of ellipses...

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Go Animal

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I hope we get Again Today w/Brandi (twice!)

huntersthompson

Go Animal said:

given2fly23 said:

Spartanacus said:

LOL...y'all don't get it do you?  Getting your vax card doesn't mean you can't get covid and spread it, and neither does testing negative 72 to 1 hour prior...what's to say those people can't catch it walking into the event and then spread it?  Either shut down concerts forever, or start living again and either take the risk of getting sick, or don't.  Besides...some things are more important than seeing Pearl Jam live...and that is freedom of choice.  I will never be forced into getting vax'd.  Stay healthy, stay safe, but do it on YOUR terms.

Yeah, WE don’t get it 🙄

Can't tell what he's endangering more: the well-being of anyone & everyone around him, or the English language with his abuse of ellipses...

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Okay...finally a reason for me to vent...people are free to use ellipses as they see fit...despite harming the sacred rules of the English language...I think that they should be allowed...the more people who use them and the more often they are used...the less of an effect it will have on society's need to react to god...damn...everything....