And so the Roo began after the hard rains

Chris Shepherd and Melody Perry, both of New Orleans, embrace after cooling off in the Centeroo Fountain on Thursday, June 11, 2009 in Manchester, Tenn. The four-day arts and music festival got underway Thursday.

Photo by AP Photo / Dave Martin

Chris Shepherd and Melody Perry, both of New Orleans, embrace after cooling off in the Centeroo Fountain on Thursday, June 11, 2009 in Manchester, Tenn. The four-day arts and music festival got underway Thursday.

Festival goers walk past colorful statues and food vendors as the attend the Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival in Manchester, Tenn., Thursday, June 11, 2009.

Photo by AP Photo / Dave Martin

Festival goers walk past colorful statues and food vendors as the attend the Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival in Manchester, Tenn., Thursday, June 11, 2009.

Chris Shepherd and Melody Perry, both of New Orleans, embrace after cooling off in the Centeroo Fountain on Thursday, June 11, 2009 in Manchester, Tenn. The four-day arts and music festival got underway Thursday.

Photo by AP Photo / Dave Martin

Chris Shepherd and Melody Perry, both of New Orleans, embrace after cooling off in the Centeroo Fountain on Thursday, June 11, 2009 in Manchester, Tenn. The four-day arts and music festival got underway Thursday.

The 'Roo has begun its vibe despite a stormy morning.

Here is a new set of links to what people are writing and saying about the Bonnaroo 2009 Music and Arts Festival.

Whether you are there or being drawn by the Manchester, Tenn., music magnet, the magic is already happening.

Early arrivers have survived storms and humidity, lines to infinity and back, lost tickets and recalcitrant tents and are still smiling, enjoying the energy.

So follow along these links and if there are some we have missed, email us. And follow @bonnaroonews for the latest via Twitter.

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