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[kevsmith]

hi just wondering if anyone recomends going to glasto on thier own? my gf left me before xmas and we both had tickets but she not going now. was thinking of going but not to sure. anyone got any advice??? also if i do go anyone near portsmouth who wants a lift i have space in the car thanks in advance

[Mardy]

You'll be fine, lots of people in the same boat, lots of people on their tod. There's meet ups and camps with the people on here, don't fret - it'll be alright.

[4AssedMonkey]

Do it.  After the end of the first full day of my first Glasto I said to my mates that I would be more than happy going alone and they both agreed.  It's the most easy going, accepting and non-judgemental atmosphere I think I've ever felt.  Just wander, chat to people, share a drink/spliff/whatever and enjoy it.

[kevsmith]

cheers all how do u find out about the meet up and that

[4AssedMonkey]

There's threads that will pop up on here about meets of which there are usually a few.  Also do a search for camp triangle and read that one as it will tell you all you need to know about trying to get a load of eFesters in the same bit of Pennards to camp together.

[Mardy]

I reckon there's just a chance they'll be something about it on these boards over the coming months.

[grumpyhack]

You're never alone at Glasto unless you want to be.  Just make friends with the people next to you.  Offer them a coffee, help put up their tent or something.  The whole joy of Glasto is sharing.  I can think of few other places where you can just go up to complete strangers or all ages and and get chatting.  Do it in the street and you'd be arrested but at Glasto it's natural.

[dan05delaney]

You'll be fine, i went solo last year, went to the meet on the wednesday and then after that i was never solo again... met some great people who i still talk to today    

[TheBigJT]

What everyone has said here is totally true.

Went solo last year and had a blast.  
Set my own schedule, did what I wanted...and still had time to hang out with e-Fest folks.
Had a great time!

[danbailey80]

do it...always preferred it on my own, to when's there a clingy girlfriend who'd afraid to lead my side, moaning all day, not really getting it, having to watch stuff i don't want, and go to bed early because she can't find her way back on her own.... a blessing in disguise..or maybe i just have shit girlfriends..

[4AssedMonkey]

danbailey80, on 31 December 2010 - 10:32 AM, said:

do it...always preferred it on my own, to when's there a clingy girlfriend who'd afraid to lead my side, moaning all day, not really getting it, having to watch stuff i don't want, and go to bed early because she can't find her way back on her own.... a blessing in disguise..or maybe i just have shit girlfriends..

There is no way on God's Green Earth I'd take the other half.  Luckily she ain't bothered so it's no issue, but I know I'd hate it if she were there.  It would feel like the office party, where you have to mind your behaviour and can't just have a crack with your mates.

[rabid]

danbailey80, on 31 December 2010 - 10:32 AM, said:

do it...always preferred it on my own, to when's there a clingy girlfriend who'd afraid to lead my side, moaning all day, not really getting it, having to watch stuff i don't want, and go to bed early because she can't find her way back on her own.... a blessing in disguise..or maybe i just have shit girlfriends..

4AssedMonkey, on 31 December 2010 - 11:12 AM, said:

There is no way on God's Green Earth I'd take the other half.  Luckily she ain't bothered so it's no issue, but I know I'd hate it if she were there.  It would feel like the office party, where you have to mind your behaviour and can't just have a crack with your mates.

You've got the wrong women.

(and no, you can't have mine!)

[Derby_Dave]

Aaaaahhhhhhhh revel in it mate.  I have always fancied a solo Glastonbury.  You will have a blast I am sure.     

Unless you stumble upon the Lighthouse family in this case you should run and do not look back!!!

Edited by Derby_Dave, 31 December 2010 - 11:47 AM.

[anoldhippie@60]

I am going this year on my own for the first time, I was a bit daunted to start with but after mentioning it on another post I had the offer to meet up with the efestivals crowd Wednesday evening at the cider bus. Really looking forward to it now, everybody is very friendly on this site and I am looking forward to making new friends and putting faces to the names. DO IT.

Edited by anoldhippie@60, 31 December 2010 - 12:12 PM.

[rabid]

anoldhippie@60, on 31 December 2010 - 12:12 PM, said:

I am going this year on my own for the first time, I was a bit daunted to start with but after mentioning it on another post I had the offer to meet up with the efestivals crowd Wednesday evening at the cider bus. Really looking forward to it now, everybody is very friendly on this site and I am looking forward to making new friends and putting faces to the names. DO IT.

Do it but if you see a clipboard approaching wearing hi-viz then run!

[grumpyhack]

4AssedMonkey, on 31 December 2010 - 11:12 AM, said:

There is no way on God's Green Earth I'd take the other half.  Luckily she ain't bothered so it's no issue, but I know I'd hate it if she were there.  It would feel like the office party, where you have to mind your behaviour and can't just have a crack with your mates.

Mrs GH doesn't do camping, even though our gang now has a trailer tent and will also be taking a motorhome for 2011.  Glasto is strictly a lads away week - even though we don't get up to anything much.  As 4AM says, it's a time to chill with your mates.  We were horrified when one year a couple of our wives suggested they wouldn't mind going the next year.  Our view was fine as long as they camped quite separately - preferrably on the other side of the site.  Luckily it was the year of torrential rain and when they saw the flooding on the TV the idea went onto the back burner.

[4AssedMonkey]

I've not got the wrong woman.  We love each other deeply, have 2 beautiful kids and have had 10 great years together.  We have some common interests, but respect that we also have individual interests and let each other do there own thing (babysitting willing).

Claire is piss poor at meeting new people.  She gets very nervous and clingy for some reason.  She also hates camping, roughing it generally and being without her creature comforts.  For these reasons, she'd spoil my Glasto and would be the first to admit it.  It's therefore part of my lad time.

[bunchy]

I've been to Glasto the last 2 years on my own and will be going on my own again next year. I can't imagine ever going in a crowd again...it's sooooo much better on your own!!!

[grumpyhack]

4AssedMonkey, on 31 December 2010 - 04:15 PM, said:

I've not got the wrong woman.  We love each other deeply, have 2 beautiful kids and have had 10 great years together.  We have some common interests, but respect that we also have individual interests and let each other do there own thing (babysitting willing).

Please don't think I was suggesting you've got the wrong woman - any more than I was suggesting that Mrs Grumpyhack is wrong for me.
A woman who spends her time on ticket day trying to get through for you and who happily waves you off to Glasto to have a week away with your mates is far from the wrong woman.

[4AssedMonkey]

grumpyhack, on 31 December 2010 - 05:54 PM, said:

Please don't think I was suggesting you've got the wrong woman - any more than I was suggesting that Mrs Grumpyhack is wrong for me.
A woman who spends her time on ticket day trying to get through for you and who happily waves you off to Glasto to have a week away with your mates is far from the wrong woman.

Not aimed at you GH.  Responding to Rabid a few posts up.  Should have quoted him, whoops.