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Larraht

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  1. Darble felt clean throughout. The last time I went was 2017 and even Pyramid felt so much cleaner! No standing on cans or food containers constantly - very impressed with the clean up job at other each day too. Still some way to go of course, but huge improvements since 2017.
  2. This is perhaps the key - having a bit more knowledge of the festival probably helped. You would never find me queuing for a toilet in the morning - I have a pee bottle in the tent and then walk out of the campsite and into the festival for about 9.30/10 and use the empty toilets there. Same for packed out sets - I knew it would be rammed for Sugababes in a tent so arrived 2 songs before the end of Nick Mulvey and was near the front. It felt busy but with a bit of planning and organisation, it could be managed.
  3. The compost toilet vs long drop thing was just weird. First time in 5 Glastonburys that I've noticed there being a long queue for compost and zero queue for long drops which were next to each other...especially on campsites. What was that about? I didn't think the long drops looked or smelt worse than the composts really?
  4. It was rammo, wasn't it? I think it was probably a combination of everything...definitely some poor scheduling decisions made, probably a fair few sneaky entries. I wonder if the festival will speak out about the concerns given that it is on everyone's lips? Or perhaps measures will be added for next year. I had a brilliant festival and probably would of tolerated double the crowds that developed just to be there but it did feel extremely busy everywhere.
  5. I think I'll take the ideas of people here and put on my keys. On a side note, my wristband was so loose this year I could easily slide it on and off so no cutting necessary!
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    cash or card

    Used cash throughout...which I was pleased with as that was my plan. I like having a certain amount everyday and stops me spending tons and tons once drunk. Only place I needed card was the Vegan Vice place and that was only on the Wednesday as I was their first customer and they didn't have change.
  7. Jeez...looks like we might need to go for coach tickets. Or give it a shot from the US.
  8. Isn't it always the first Sunday of October...I bloody hope so as in America for the following one.
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    Rewind

    Saturday I would have tried to lay in longer and deal with my hangover rather than miserably powering on through with a grumpy face on until about 3pm. I should have seen Self Esteem and Joy Crookes but I was too fed up.
  10. I'm not sure where to start. From the moment I set foot on that grass, everyone seems happier, friendlier, kinder...and I can feel it in myself too. I have had some amazing moments over the years with people I never caught the name of. It's how I wish real life was! There is so much to see and do that it truly takes you away from life on the outside. I don't think about work or worries from over the fence. You can't even get a signal on your phone so I leave the other world behind. Its a rare opportunity to really cut off from things. I'm not saying it is easy. The sheer exhaustion of being on that high for almost a week has left me physically and emotionally in tatters. I don't come back feeling refreshed. But it is always worth it.
  11. Belinda Carisle frequently plays rockfests and things so perhaps likely...and I would be there for it!
  12. Lizzo Harry styles (and then have a Lizzo on as a special guest) Spice girls LCD Soundsystem Justice Prodigy Gorrilaz Kate Bush Most importantly however, I really hope Wheel of Four Tunes are on the bill. It just isn't right, is it?
  13. Where was annie macs? We found anna maes and though it perhaps changed name??
  14. It wasn't cheap but saved our backs! https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15979404/berghaus-double-self-inflating-mat-15979404/?istCompanyId=c2ec8a5d-93c1-4850-a97a-f4d89d7c99c8&istFeedId=2755fba0-7dfe-46a9-bfd0-09b37aed8b93&istItemId=irwiwxrmw&istBid=t&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkLvyj_rS-AIVUNTtCh0oaAmjEAQYAiABEgK4GvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
  15. I try and have a little tidy up in there if I'm honest! I usually use a few tissues to clean the seat as I don't like to hover...if you head in after me, it'll be worth the wait!
  16. Hard agree on self inflating mattress. We usually take a double camp bed and whilst I thought that was God tier compared to air beds, it has nothing on our new bergaus self inflating mattress. We brought a sheet, pillows and proper duvet and it was the perfect bed for the night.
  17. I have been 5 times and still have areas that I have never managed to get to (Strummerville...even though I promised I would go this year! Cinemargeddon is another one...never been to the crows nest, piano bar or rabbit hole).
  18. Quieter perhaps but as a seasoned Darble camper the noise from somewhere that went on until 6am was very loud this year! I could hear every word. Nothing some ear plugs didn't fix mind!
  19. Stick the latch through your backpack straps too to hold up your bag! My top one is always to freeze capri sun's and bottles of water the night before and stick in a cool bag for the queue. Keeps you hydrated and comfortable in the heat and you can make friends by handing them out to people suffering in the heat around you too!
  20. Sorry, just caught this. Sorry to hear that you had such a bad experience.
  21. Hi Alex, can I ask why? I have been considering volunteering if I can't get tickets and mostly what I have heard is positive but I wouldn't want to jump in without knowing the realities of it first.
  22. Not so much a word for word conversation but I overheard a steward talking to someone about a live tortoise being handed into one of the gates that she was on duty at and what they might do about this situation!
  23. Gate A queue on Wednesday was horrific. Arrived at 8.20am - took 4.5 hours to get in. The queue would move for 10 mins and then security would stop anyone going through for half an hour. Rinse, repeat. And in the boiling heat. It was a tough one. I brought frozen bottles of water as I knew it would be hot - two lads offered me £20 each for one (I obviously didn't charge them) and ended up sharing with a girl looking like she was going to collapse too. No cans of water avaliable in the queue either. A shambles. I was in the TLC crush but it moved and we got there. Never seen something like that in West Holts though - it was more akin to when a Pyramid headliner ends. Sugababes I planned ahead knowing it was in a tent and I would be unlikely to see it if I wasn't early. Went and got a kebab in avalon and arrived to watch Nick Mulveys last song - managed to get near the front on the right hand side. All good. I think perhaps that will be my strategy for things I really want to see in future as it certainly felt busier. I didn't find toilet/ food queues too awful. I never use cider bus toilets as inevitably they are usually busy. I was in SE corner Friday night/Saturday morning and not an issue. The ones between WH and other were busy but no more than 5 or 6 people deep.
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    Special Guests

    Which special guests did acts bring out on stage? Who did I miss? Blossoms and Mel C - set the party off! Paul McCartney with Grohl and Springsteen, so much fun and felt quite emotional. Olivia Rodrigo and Lily Allen - awesome to see everyone in the crowd loudly singing Fuck you!
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