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[treacle]

Here's our pink flag. Instead of Pauls efest flag below it, we'll have a Saltire. pink lights on the flag pole and a blue arrow

[greenfairy43]

treacle, on 21 July 2011 - 05:34 AM, said:

It will be great to see you again  
Heading for quiet camping this year so look out for the pink flag and lights. We'll be there for doors opening at 12.

treacle
wullie 72
lewlew
donkey
perthperson
+ 7 Obanites some of whom are lurkers on here
irons camping near by with mates
mammamia27 in campervan field

If anyong else wants to join us they'd be more than welcome  

Have fun!

[_Jay_]

Leaving sunny Lanarkshire in about an hour. Can't wait!

[treacle]

_Jay_, on 21 July 2011 - 07:58 AM, said:

Leaving sunny Lanarkshire in about an hour. Can't wait!

It's a beautiful sunny day in Dumfries too

[xxsamiixx]

anyone there at the moment?? coming down tomorrow - is it wellies??? sooo xited x

[cobaltstargazer]

my first wickerman but defo not my last, really liked the chilled atmosphere.

[Muddyfields]

cobaltstargazer, on 24 July 2011 - 03:09 PM, said:

my first wickerman but defo not my last, really liked the chilled atmosphere.

Same here, been to T in the Park plenty of times, not sure what I was expecting at Wickerman but I think it was actually more enjoyable than T. Even the setting just looks nicer.

Camping turned out to be better than I expected (in the quiet campsite), full of friendly folk just there for a good time and not to cause trouble. Also managed to get a shower without too much hassle each day.

The only real downside was the sound quality during James. The first half of their set sounded like Norman Collier was singing with the amount of times the sound would cut out. Thankfully it got better but a bit of a disapointment for the headline act. Maybe they should have delayed the headliners coming on until the problem was sorted properly.

I just hope they don't increase capacity at Wickerman in the coming years, as I think it works well as it is just now.

[ski64]

Security nazis at quiet campsite entrance really spoiled it for me , searching every bag including kids and making them bin soft drinks and even unopened water bottles all done with a hint of glee .

Any protests met with a sudden inability to understand the language and claims of its what the boss said !!

Second visit but may well be my last which is a real shame as everything else was great - oh and when is a 24hr shop not a 24hr shop when its at wickerman no access on Sat morn to buy breakfast stuff till after 10!!!

[calise]

We had the same problem on Friday morning, told to empty the kids water bottles and fill them up inside, but it turned out there was nowhere to fill them up inside. When I went back to complain they told me they had changed the rules cos other people had complained and now unopened water bottles were allowed. Pity I had emptied mine out!
They had slackened right off by Saturday and we didnt get searched all day.
Great Festival all in all though, one of the best, you should consider coming back.  

Edited by calise, 26 July 2011 - 02:01 PM.

[treacle]

We had the same experience and I was gobsmaked when they insisted the woman behind us empty out her kids baby bottle and feeding cup. There was one tap in the arena (unmarked and hidden behind a fencepost behind a gazebo) I only knew it was there because I've been to Wickerman for many years. Security pouring water on folks BBQs in the campsite saying they were banned while selling them in the shop on site. The noise from the fairground rides drowning out the music from the Go North and Solus tents. The beige main stage line up and sound problems all weekend. The Skiddle area pumping out inane dance tunes til 5 am at such volume that those not wanting to hear them had no option but to listen  

The burning of the Wickerman lost it's meaning when the call to prayer drum was replaced by a lone piper playing happy birthday (whose idea was that FFS!)  

I've said my goodbyes and plan to move on to festies which have the vibe that Wickerman once had but has now lost  

[Muddyfields]

treacle, on 27 July 2011 - 05:49 AM, said:

We had the same experience and I was gobsmaked when they insisted the woman behind us empty out her kids baby bottle and feeding cup. There was one tap in the arena (unmarked and hidden behind a fencepost behind a gazebo) I only knew it was there because I've been to Wickerman for many years. Security pouring water on folks BBQs in the campsite saying they were banned while selling them in the shop on site. The noise from the fairground rides drowning out the music from the Go North and Solus tents. The beige main stage line up and sound problems all weekend. The Skiddle area pumping out inane dance tunes til 5 am at such volume that those not wanting to hear them had no option but to listen  

The burning of the Wickerman lost it's meaning when the call to prayer drum was replaced by a lone piper playing happy birthday (whose idea was that FFS!)  

I've said my goodbyes and plan to move on to festies which have the vibe that Wickerman once had but has now lost  

Beginning to wonder if I was at the same festival. We had a great time (although it was our first Wickerman, not sure what years gone by held). Luckily never had any security problems and I would expect to have some night time noise such as the Skiddle tent, as with most festivals it's never usually totally quiet. The only disappointment was the poor sound in the first half of James. Maybe you've just exhausted yourself with all the previous Wickermans, Treacle, a change is as good as a rest as they say.  Have heard good things about Solfest right enough. On the whole I thought Wickerman was good and would quite happily attend again.

[port]

Years gone by the festival was like Solfest is now. Many things now wrong with it. After this years crap and lack of customer service, means I'll be taking my money elsewhere from now on.

In my opinion they should be at the very least, making a public apology for hiring the cowboy outfit that set up the main stage sound system.
Totally unforgiveable for ruining the biggest headline act.

Attended Wickerman to see 2 bands. both were ruined due to sound problems...... Wickerman, sue the arse off said cowboys for fukin your festival up and give me my money back.