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MrZigster last won the day on December 26 2023

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  1. Wait. What? Wish we could have arranged a direct swap. My thoughts precisely. Stewarding is way more important than bar work in the greater scheme of things and that's maybe why Oxfam volunteers get a way better deal (imo) than the Avalon/ex-Shelter/Bar people (that aren't WBC). Quieter camp site, can bring their own cars or even campers and subsequently none of that having to get your arse to Bristol for stupid o'clock on the Tuesday and similar hassle with the return journey on the Monday. Haven't done it (Avalon/Shelter) since they removed the London coach option. Now they've moved the goalposts yet again this year (having to possibly trek across (or possibly even circumnavigate) the entire site to get to and from the (not as favourable as Oxfam's) camp site) I'm pondering whether I'm actually physically capable of doing it this year with all of the added changes. I seriously struggled the last time I volunteered. Even without the get to Bristol and now possible trek across site malarkey. Hopefully the line-up will be announced before the cancellation deadline. If most of the names baffle me I might just decide f**k it and take my chances in the resale as I honestly feel it is far less physically demanding going as a punter than as a volunteer for me these days. Fair enough and understandable. As stated above it's that possible trek across site that is tormenting me. The being there is all! Am I right? There's a gradient between a full on busy and a f**k all at all really happening shift. Have experienced both extremes with bar work. They both have their merits. The shifts pass quicker when you don't have time to think but it may really knacker you out. To counteract a nothing really much happening shift possibly load up on podcasts or TV shows? That's how I get through the queue on the Tuesday night as a punter.
  2. Me also. That was great. Remember having to to leave for work before it concluded and hating having to leave. PJ and @Neilgot in iirc. Wish I'd stayed here rather than going out for the football. We were sh*t and couldn't keep possession for toffee. And had a last second handball penalty denied. Sure the Cheese & Grain FF happening must have had more than that. __________ 18 pages and I'm only on page 8. Can someone summarise please?
  3. I thought exactly the same thing. When I've got five minutes. Never known any issues on the Tuesday. Could sometimes take an hour or so to get off site on Monday and were often late getting in but never heard of the coaches not being able to get in at all until last year. Wonder what changed/went wrong last year for that to suddenly have happened. Close proximity to Gate C I guess but otherwise no. it's not a nice little spot. Way too close (read next door) to SE corner. Gets marshy rather than muddy in a bad year (I was pretty much camped in a marshy puddle 2016 (still probably my favourite year though)). Much preferred the old spot which is where Oxfam are now (iirc). And they get to bring their cars. There are different classes of volunteering at Glastonbury (I concede that stewarding is way more vital than bar work in the great scheme of things). Personally very, very, very difficult. If you've got an eleven o'clock shift you'll be lucky to get four or five hours. Do all that. Plus a Zopiclone sometimes. Doesn't help. Double doesn't help that I'm a bit of an insomniac anyway. And there's me moaning. Pisses me off this. Volunteers help to put the show on and it seems a lot of us are dangerously sleep deprived. I know I was the last time I volunteered. I probably do that through choice when I have a ticket, but when I have an eight hour shift on my feet to do I'd rather not have to.
  4. Hopefully they will be sensible about this and only do the pick up on Monday from Yellow. There were no problems getting to the old drop off point on the Tuesday last time were there?
  5. Deposit paid. Just going to have to get fit now. I'm wondering. If they decide to drop us off at yellow does that mean we will have to go around the site rather that through it to get to the camp? Or, will they do as done previously, stop elsewhere to get wristbanded and then go to drop off point?
  6. So did you get sent a deposit page link via email then?
  7. MrZigster

    How do you feel?

    Thanks to everyone who has posted supportive messages. I only posted to try to reassure @Yoghurt on a Stick so am very touched. It is unimaginable I think. Very, very similar situation. Was so relieved to get the CHC funding at the end. Even if it only was for the last week or two. Pretty sure the in home care company had the majority of my mum's savings in the years prior to that. Possibly to the extent where her funds went below the limit where she should have still been paying (yet to get to the bottom of that kind of thing). Still of the mind that she qualified for CHC under the criteria well before she was approved. Like I will keep saying. It's a buried national scandal. So many people don't even know it exists including the professionals that should. I am feeling more relief than grief if I'm honest. Tough time is right. To say we had a fractious relationship would be an understatement. Hence the not knowing anything about finances thing as she always refused to discuss anything regarding that or ongoing care plans or anything really. Made things way harder than they ever really needed to be. Also always been prone to blubbing at nothing. Thanks. Yeah I was amazed at how much I got done that first day. I am now at a stalemate however as I'm still waiting for THAT bit of paper from the GP. Can't really do anything officially without it. It's the reason I can't see my mum according to the funeral directors. The coroner has done their bit and emailed the GP and the registrar, but I had to cancel the registrar appointment this afternoon as apparently the GP hasn't done their bit and was off today. From what I can gather the coroner sent the email on Monday (to the registrar anyway) but strange that they (coroner) only phoned me yesterday (Tuesday) to confirm mum's details. I am working tomorrow and Friday so have tentatively rebooked the registrar for Monday. I say tentatively because there is some discrepancy over which day my mum actually died. I was told by the care home she was checked at Midnight on the 20th and was still breathing but when checked at one she had gone. But the coroner has written the 19th on everything. The funeral home have 20th on the paperwork from care home. I told the coroner yesterday to recheck this but they obviously haven't. The funeral home are going to get on the coroners case regarding this as everything has to match. So I can see that delaying things even further. So feeling pretty pissed off at the moment. Was expecting a small step towards closure today. It feels good to vent though.
  8. Did you have to wait for approval? I got the email, have just finally got the profile filled out (what a faff, still not sure if I've uploaded scans (I used photos) of my photo ID correctly). Then proceeded to apply. Only to get the message: "We aim to review applications within two working days from submission. Once your application has been approved you will be asked to pay your refundable deposit". Thought I'd get taken straight to a deposit page. Not have to wait for approval. So was there really a ballot then? Am I just on a shortlist waiting for drop outs? Am I going to wish I hadn't noted under "Access Requirements" that I'm going to struggle doing the Bristol thing and would very much like to bring my car or be allowed to bring a sack trolley on the coach pretty please? Fairly sure the emails this month suggested I was in. They never make things more straightforward do they. Anyone know anything?
  9. Great isn't it. I've amazed people at least a couple of times by pointing out that there is an on site dentist team when they were suffering. Had to use them myself once.
  10. I know a group who flag responsibly. Theirs only goes up when one of the group heads for the bar or urinals and straight back down when they get back.
  11. I've had really more than enough to worry about on my plate recently.
  12. MrZigster

    How do you feel?

    I hear and feel you. It's both relief and grief in a double punch.
  13. Nice one. It's the godmother gift that keeps on giving. It'll be the fifth time this year if it comes good. I'm still dreading the probable Bristol faffing about thing though.
  14. MrZigster

    How do you feel?

    Sad to post that my mother passed on sometime in the first hour of yesterday morning. I was never sure how I would deal. Presumed I'd be a bit of a wreck. I got the phone call and was obviously a bit weepy for a while. I was a good few hours away at work unfortunately but something kicked in, in a, "step up to the plate", kind of way. Starting with, "how the f**k am I going to get back home". Sorted that and turned out I needn't have panicked as there's not a lot you can really do at five/six in the morning. Spent yesterday informing people. Reconnected with Uncle and Aunt on Dad's side. This afternoon I have managed to get the funeral sorted(ish), registrar appointment made, and the will and insurance (I think) papers found. Plus got an assurance from the GP's that they will be doing the necessary paperwork that I need to get things really moving by tomorrow. Would've also cleared out the room in the home she'd spent the last week in if it hadn't been pouring hard. Booked the car in for it's M.O.T. and service instead. So quite a productive 36 hours and I'm not the wreck I thought I may've become (yet. Let's not tempt fate). Hope that's of some reassurance for you @Yoghurt on a Stickand heartfelt thanks to yourself and @Skip997for your support over the last few weeks. Apologies to everyone else for the venting. _______________________ Came back from doing the above to an email suggesting that I may have my in to the festival. Which was nice. So feeling surprisingly upbeat for someone who should be grieving.
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