Is it just me, or do you also find this whole Fetes de Geneve thing to be overated?
OK, it ain't bad. There's lots of food stands & rides, and some good music. But most people talk of it like it's some super exciting amazing happening that is a unique not-to-be-missed thing. Personally, I find it a bit boring. 1 night there is all I can take.
Same applies for the fireworks, by the way.
Am I just becoming a grumpy old man?
Is it just me, or do you also find this whole Fetes de Geneve thing to be overated?
OK, it ain't bad. There's lots of food stands & rides, and some good music. But most people talk of it like it's some super exciting amazing happening that is a unique not-to-be-missed thing. Personally, I find it a bit boring. 1 night there is all I can take.
Same applies for the fireworks, by the way.
Am I just becoming a grumpy old man?
Nir OfekAug 10, 08 01:44
Translator: I guess all our parents start looking the same at some point...(-:
Simsim: True, like everything else in life: it's what you make of it. But I personally couldn't make much of the Fetes de Geneve basic offering...
Nir
Translator: I guess all our parents start looking the same at some point...(-:
Simsim: True, like everything else in life: it's what you make of it. But I personally couldn't make much of the Fetes de Geneve basic offering...
Nir
Nir Ofek, Aug 10, 08 11:03
And then we start looking like them... and perhaps it doesn't stop there :w00t:
Think it helps to pace yourself with F de G - find a stage you like, food stand you love... I always love outdoor happenings by night, with throngs of people, smells of food and good beats. But I am also pretty selective and tend to avoid what is not doing it for me.
Last night was really nice to have a fantastic view of fireworks from nr pirate ship by Orange Cinema (sth else I much appreciate) and could kick back with nothing obscuring that view and watch the display, dubiously coordinated to music, and then go get some fresh-baked pizza to share with friends (some, ok, I was hungry!), and friends of friends..., and partake of their champagne, churros... and a Mojito, before bopping a bit to some Regeatton and jumping on bike when had enough to negotiate way through thankfully thining crowds.
Obviously I need to think away the struggle through the crowds to cross from Le Paquis earlier in the evening, the friends I did not manage to hook up, despite the number of SMS' flying around
And today, as I take a break from a Sunday of work, will stroll down to try and finally find the pictures of Moscow, confident that I know exactly where my favourite Quesadilla stand will be waiting for me.... Sorry that I missed the Ella Fitzgerald stage performance on Friday night...
And then we start looking like them... and perhaps it doesn't stop there :w00t:
Think it helps to pace yourself with F de G - find a stage you like, food stand you love... I always love outdoor happenings by night, with throngs of people, smells of food and good beats. But I am also pretty selective and tend to avoid what is not doing it for me.
Last night was really nice to have a fantastic view of fireworks from nr pirate ship by Orange Cinema (sth else I much appreciate) and could kick back with nothing obscuring that view and watch the display, dubiously coordinated to music, and then go get some fresh-baked pizza to share with friends (some, ok, I was hungry!), and friends of friends..., and partake of their champagne, churros... and a Mojito, before bopping a bit to some Regeatton and jumping on bike when had enough to negotiate way through thankfully thining crowds.
Obviously I need to think away the struggle through the crowds to cross from Le Paquis earlier in the evening, the friends I did not manage to hook up, despite the number of SMS' flying around
And today, as I take a break from a Sunday of work, will stroll down to try and finally find the pictures of Moscow, confident that I know exactly where my favourite Quesadilla stand will be waiting for me.... Sorry that I missed the Ella Fitzgerald stage performance on Friday night...
SimSim, Aug 10, 08 12:54
That is what I wonder during Fete de la Musique...;)
PS I forgot to mention the Paragliding acrobatics - missed that too, damn! :D
PPS I meant those parents who resemble each other are who we too start to look like... and sound like...?! :w00t:
PPPS I frickin' hate working on a Sunday, grrrrrrr (sad, sad face)
That is what I wonder during Fete de la Musique...;)
PS I forgot to mention the Paragliding acrobatics - missed that too, damn! :D
PPS I meant those parents who resemble each other are who we too start to look like... and sound like...?! :w00t:
PPPS I frickin' hate working on a Sunday, grrrrrrr (sad, sad face)
SimSim, Aug 10, 08 16:18
yeah, I could be one of those nuns. Not too impressed with that evolution either...
yeah, I could be one of those nuns. Not too impressed with that evolution either...
SimSim, Aug 10, 08 16:35
I found it to be like the festivals in America that I'm so sick of: chinese/indian food stands everywhere, noisy rides, smelly garbage, average music, weird people etc. Also it is completely not a representation of Geneva.
I personally love Geneva for all that it is, but Fetes de Geneve is so not Geneva! Geneva is Bains des Paquis, La Terrace, Ile d'Rousseu, Fetes des Musique, Parc des Bastions, Lac Leman etc. chill, cool, cultured.. not noicy, roudy, smelly..
I mean I don't want to bash Fetes de Geneve completely. It's kinda fun, good to stumble through when you're a bit drunk or if you want to pump up your adrenaline on the rides BUT it's definetly not the highlight of the year. At least now I know, when I move back to Geneva, I won't hesitate to take a vacation during Fetes de Geneve.
I found it to be like the festivals in America that I'm so sick of: chinese/indian food stands everywhere, noisy rides, smelly garbage, average music, weird people etc. Also it is completely not a representation of Geneva.
I personally love Geneva for all that it is, but Fetes de Geneve is so not Geneva! Geneva is Bains des Paquis, La Terrace, Ile d'Rousseu, Fetes des Musique, Parc des Bastions, Lac Leman etc. chill, cool, cultured.. not noicy, roudy, smelly..
I mean I don't want to bash Fetes de Geneve completely. It's kinda fun, good to stumble through when you're a bit drunk or if you want to pump up your adrenaline on the rides BUT it's definetly not the highlight of the year. At least now I know, when I move back to Geneva, I won't hesitate to take a vacation during Fetes de Geneve.
parisdepaul, Aug 10, 08 20:47
You said: "...unless ur homosexual or Bisexual man, which is virtually no one on this site...".
Not true my friend. Whatever is the % of gay / bisexual men in the general population, it's likely to be the same on glocals. And like outside of glocals, some gay / bi-sexual men on glocals are open about it, some ain't.
If you'd like to do something together with any specific group on glocals, just post it on the Member-Activities section, and if the activity is good - you'll likely get lots of replies.
Nir
You said: "...unless ur homosexual or Bisexual man, which is virtually no one on this site...".
Not true my friend. Whatever is the % of gay / bisexual men in the general population, it's likely to be the same on glocals. And like outside of glocals, some gay / bi-sexual men on glocals are open about it, some ain't.
If you'd like to do something together with any specific group on glocals, just post it on the Member-Activities section, and if the activity is good - you'll likely get lots of replies.
Nir
Nir Ofek, Aug 10, 08 21:03
I think it's great to see so many people outside. It only shows one thing: Geneva needs places that not too expensive, VIP and all that shit, with some good music, where people can meet and have fun. Fetes de Geneve is just there, so everybody goes there!!!! Dahhhh...:P
Next year, I'm booking a hotel suite to watch the fireworks ;) if we are 20 sharing it, and we manage to smuggle in something to eat and drink, we're good!!!!!!! :hehe:
I think it's great to see so many people outside. It only shows one thing: Geneva needs places that not too expensive, VIP and all that shit, with some good music, where people can meet and have fun. Fetes de Geneve is just there, so everybody goes there!!!! Dahhhh...:P
Next year, I'm booking a hotel suite to watch the fireworks ;) if we are 20 sharing it, and we manage to smuggle in something to eat and drink, we're good!!!!!!! :hehe:
Iolly, Aug 10, 08 23:34
1. Geneva could do a lot better in organising this fete and make it oustanding and world class (such as geneva brand is)
2. The fun fares are all old to very old mainly junk.. which is also expensive to have a ride on
3. I remember the competition fireworks.. which they do not do...anymore
4. The person who has been organizing the fetes has been there for many years and has lost new ideas new innovations.... replace him
Get the GenevaOnline team in... into organizing the fetes to improve the following:
1. Have rollercoaster rides which are exciting to be on.... (only allow the best to come to geneva)
2. Get the latest rollercoasters in the aspects of having them launch the best/latest/newest here in geneva
3. Get real serious sponserships/partner into the fetes. They only have few partners and therefore the budget is missing.... for worldwide marketing, promoting get the right people onboard
4. have fireworks competition: get the best teams from around the world... give them a prize money (sponsered by a partner)
Again the fetes de geneve has shown that there is a potenitial to make it world class, but this can only be achieved by having a world class team running it.
Any comments feel free to post them here or to me pmh69@hotmail.com
Always happy to compile them and then send them on to the head of canton geneva... Pierre-François Unger
Best
Parvis Hanson
1. Geneva could do a lot better in organising this fete and make it oustanding and world class (such as geneva brand is)
2. The fun fares are all old to very old mainly junk.. which is also expensive to have a ride on
3. I remember the competition fireworks.. which they do not do...anymore
4. The person who has been organizing the fetes has been there for many years and has lost new ideas new innovations.... replace him
Get the GenevaOnline team in... into organizing the fetes to improve the following:
1. Have rollercoaster rides which are exciting to be on.... (only allow the best to come to geneva)
2. Get the latest rollercoasters in the aspects of having them launch the best/latest/newest here in geneva
3. Get real serious sponserships/partner into the fetes. They only have few partners and therefore the budget is missing.... for worldwide marketing, promoting get the right people onboard
4. have fireworks competition: get the best teams from around the world... give them a prize money (sponsered by a partner)
Again the fetes de geneve has shown that there is a potenitial to make it world class, but this can only be achieved by having a world class team running it.
Any comments feel free to post them here or to me pmh69@hotmail.com
Always happy to compile them and then send them on to the head of canton geneva... Pierre-François Unger
Best
Parvis Hanson
pmh69, Aug 11, 08 16:00
1) There's money- and where's inspiration? We start smell that as much money is out there- no better the "wealth" is, is that the taste or organisation missing? Or will for life?
2)Money has nothing to do with it at all- an old trick: "We need budget money for doing things for free", or even "we add them to the money recovered from the event" (I am some kind of an accountant or analyst for costs).
3) Where is the next gay/"poor"/alternative party? LET ME KNOW!!! (I know Grottes already)
1) There's money- and where's inspiration? We start smell that as much money is out there- no better the "wealth" is, is that the taste or organisation missing? Or will for life?
2)Money has nothing to do with it at all- an old trick: "We need budget money for doing things for free", or even "we add them to the money recovered from the event" (I am some kind of an accountant or analyst for costs).
3) Where is the next gay/"poor"/alternative party? LET ME KNOW!!! (I know Grottes already)
HelenaTravel, Aug 12, 08 04:12
