Go Big or go home

Rock festivals, especially the outdoor camping types, are only for a certain breed of music lover. You have to be willing to trade the comfrot of your bed, clean bathroom and the often unnoticed warmth of four walls for a variety show of bands you probably have never heard of. But you will jam to their music anyway because the beer says so.

This weekend we went to Rocking the Daisies in Darling. I must say, as far as music festivals go, this one was great. Everyone was just so chilled and relaxed. Daytime weather was fabulous. Nights were cold and windy. But once again the beer said you will jam, and so you will!

Back to that 'special breed of person'. Picture this. Hay bales, mud, red dust, takeaway food in flimsy paper holders and unsteady drinks. The perfect recipe for ruining your clothes. So why oh why in heaven's name are people walking around in designer outfits! I couldn't bare to part with a pair of R1000 jeans just because I look good in them perched atop a hay bale!!!
Don't get me started on the teenagers dressed in micro-skirts, Ugg boots and warm jackets. The wind can still get under the skirt, you know! I guess someone has to make a pretty photo...

So bring on the dust and mud, I'm ready.