A bucket list request: Can a 59-year-old "Systems Engineer" join your Rave Fam?

Hey everyone,

I’m 59, living in OC, and I’ve spent the last 30 years building networks and securing systems. But lately, my own "hardware" is failing. I dealing with heart failure, and the reality is I’m running on a limited clock. Add to that, my condition has lead me to not being able to work, still waiting to get disabilty which means I am about as broke as one can get. The final slap in the face, I am back living with my 89 year old mother after living in my car for 8 months.

Before I "log off" for good (it's not happening right now, don't worry), I’ve got one major thing left on my bucket list: I want to see the lights at EDC.

I’ve spent my life behind a keyboard or a server rack, and I’ve never actually experienced the kind of energy I see in your community. I don’t want to just watch it on a screen anymore; I want to be there.

Here’s the deal: I’m looking for a group of younger ravers who wouldn’t mind "adopting" an old man for a night (or the weekend). Technically, yes looking for a handout and a place to sleep, if anyone has a lead on a spare pass or a spot in a group that wants to help a veteran tech geek see the Speedway, I’d be eternally grateful. Well, grateful for the next couple years, no idea what's on the other side.

A few things about me:

• I can talk your ear off about what raves were like back in the days of no cell phones.
• I’m low-maintenance and you can't hurt my feelings if you need me to go away for a while
• I’ve got stories for days and plenty of "dad wisdom" to trade for a spot in the fam.

I want to see what PLUR is all about before I go. If your group has room for a temporary grandpa, let’s talk. This is so last minute I am not expecting anything really. But there is this weird sense of agency I feel right now.