robskyd Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Let us all gather together and pray for tonsillitis for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seano1988 Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 Admittedly i'm a little obsessed with checking the weather forecast at the minute, mainly due to the fact 2014 was my last kendal calling and the rain definately put a dampener on the weekend for me (mainly due to festival inexperience and not packing the right stuff). However, according to accuweather the whole weekend is due to be dry (as it stands) but a week of rain beforehand. Reckon i'm right in thinking this may make for a bit of mud but nothing too bad which will be a result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottonrob Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 4 hours ago, seano1988 said: Admittedly i'm a little obsessed with checking the weather forecast at the minute, mainly due to the fact 2014 was my last kendal calling and the rain definately put a dampener on the weekend for me (mainly due to festival inexperience and not packing the right stuff). However, according to accuweather the whole weekend is due to be dry (as it stands) but a week of rain beforehand. Reckon i'm right in thinking this may make for a bit of mud but nothing too bad which will be a result! I'm never confident until the Sunday/Monday before (&even then!) but must confess this ain't looking woeful (despite the Sunday SUB-headliner). Already made the 'no Wellie' decision though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramragon Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 4 hours ago, seano1988 said: Admittedly i'm a little obsessed with checking the weather forecast at the minute, mainly due to the fact 2014 was my last kendal calling and the rain definately put a dampener on the weekend for me (mainly due to festival inexperience and not packing the right stuff). However, according to accuweather the whole weekend is due to be dry (as it stands) but a week of rain beforehand. Reckon i'm right in thinking this may make for a bit of mud but nothing too bad which will be a result! As long as the ground has a chance to soak all the rain up before people start to arrive. If the grounds wet when people start to walk on it then it won't take much for the mud to appear. 2014 was grim for us in the accessible field, had to get the car and caravan towed out on Monday morning ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 5 hours ago, bottonrob said: I'm never confident until the Sunday/Monday before (&even then!) but must confess this ain't looking woeful (despite the Sunday SUB-headliner). Already made the 'no Wellie' decision though! For me, first rule of KC : Always bring the wellies. Hope you're right though :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Still well over a week to go so I'll not be taking any forecast for granted - especially over that side of the country where it's fair keen for 'changeable' conditions. Talk of packing without wellies is madness imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowther Calling Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Rained saturday, scorchio today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottonrob Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 On 16/07/2017 at 10:42 PM, comfortablynumb1910 said: For me, first rule of KC : Always bring the wellies. Hope you're right though :-) I won't be swayed by your politics of fear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 1 hour ago, bottonrob said: I won't be swayed by your politics of fear Lol Fair enough mate :-) I'll hopefully not need to remind you of this while wearing my wellies to the meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn5 Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 Oooh we'll all be watching every day now! Pray for the sunshine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr_Grump Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 2 hours ago, SazzlesofTeesside said: You're a bit far away (20+ miles)...have a look at 'Hackthorpe' on the BBC weather app (won't let me upload a screenshot for some reason). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisonbison Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Really hate to burst the positive bubble, but pack those wellies, yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfield Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I cant cope with rain this year........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramragon Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 The curse of Frank Turner is upon us Noooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn5 Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 7 hours ago, alisonbison said: Really hate to burst the positive bubble, but pack those wellies, yeah? What does that map mean? I don't know what it's saying ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramragon Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 11 minutes ago, Saturn5 said: What does that map mean? I don't know what it's saying ? The blue dot in the centre of the swirly thing is Frank Turner making his way slowly towards the main stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_macari_chippy Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 It's really not looking good at all Anyone know if you're allowed to use rainflys around the tents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 3 hours ago, lou_macari_chippy said: It's really not looking good at all Anyone know if you're allowed to use rainflys around the tents? Don't panic. Wait until we see the forecast on Countryfile on Sunday night........... then panic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopertrooper Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 This will be the first festival I have taken my kids to (8 and 10). I hope these predictions are wrong or it's going to be one long weekend! Tried to not look at the forecast up to now but I take nothing for granted until the day before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
festival fan from fife Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Coopertrooper said: This will be the first festival I have taken my kids to (8 and 10). I hope these predictions are wrong or it's going to be one long weekend! Tried to not look at the forecast up to now but I take nothing for granted until the day before. Hiya I have 2 kids the same age and been to a few wet festivals with them. My advice is bring more clothes than you need. An oversized kids poncho,decent comfy Wellys with welly socks ( my son got sore legs with the top of the boots rubbing his skin) Also hats and gloves as they get cold later on watching the main stage bands. My 2 had a great time playing in the mud lol. We also spent time in the tents watching bands we wouldn't normally see. playing cards and pens/puzzle books are handy for the tent. They will have a great time ps I'm getting my first child free festival this year and canny wait... will be good to see what happens after dark haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 34 minutes ago, festival fan from fife said: playing cards and pens/puzzle books are handy for the tent. Agreed. We always remember to bring the cards....or there would be trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisonbison Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 6 hours ago, Saturn5 said: What does that map mean? I don't know what it's saying ? If it's correct, howling gales and torrential rain. Hopefully it isn't right... still a week to change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
festival fan from fife Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 26 minutes ago, comfortablynumb1910 said: Agreed. We always remember to bring the cards....or there would be trouble. Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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