Weather 2017

[fowls]

2 minutes ago, simian_mobile_mushrooms said:

Yeah thinking the same. I know it's a risk but how much can a weather forecast change when we're in this spell of great weather?

Worst comes to worst it'll be a bit muddy on Sunday, but it'll be bearable for a day. If it stays this hot any light shower will dry off within an hour.

 

 

I HAVEN'T FELT THIS OPTIMISTIC IN YEARS!!

Edited June 19, 2017 by fowls

[simian_mobile_mushrooms]

3 minutes ago, fowls said:

Worst comes to worst it'll be a bit muddy on Sunday, but it'll be bearable for a day. If it stays this hot any light shower will dry off within an hour.

 

 

I HAVEN'T FELT THIS OPTIMISTIC IN YEARS!!

Your positivity is rubbing off!! AARGGGGGGGH! I might leave the heavy fuckers at home!!

[sime]

Ha ha, I'm thinking the same way as everyone else! I was going to wear my wellies there with Converse in rucksack but the wellies really are beginning to feel more and more unnecessary...!

[Glasto Weatherwatch]

At this stage, best case is 1999 (looks very similar), worst case 2015 (pretty good but low danger mud present after that one downpour). 

But pleeeease let it be not muddy. 

Edited June 19, 2017 by Glasto Weatherwatch

[oneeye]

Training Shoes at the most now I reckon; wellies won't be required.

I bet we still see people wearing brand new hunters in 30 degrees 

[Lubic]

Definitely still taking wellies. 2015 showed a spell of afternoon rain can still make it muddy.  Wouldn't feel comfortable just having a pair of converse all weekend. Plus, it would undoubtably curse us.

Gonna look a bit silly wearing them on the coach down in these conditions, mind!

[Pink_Tequila]

5 minutes ago, Glasto Weatherwatch said:

At this stage, best case is 1999 (looks very similar), worst case 2015 (pretty good but low danger mud present after that one downpour). 

But pleeeease let it be not muddy. 

 Don't expect storms of such a degree but I think 2005 would be a good comparison 

[rpfranks]

2014 had that horrible Friday evening thunderstorm and most of the site was dry again by Saturday afternoon.

We won't get any worse than that. It will be fine.

[OneLittleFish]

Going to go for hiking boots and trainers. Don't think wellies will be required if I have the backup of boots.

[windy_miller]

I have a 10 year old pair of trainers, that aren't waterproof in the slightest, or wellies.  I can't risk leaving the weliies behind as I have to use them for the slightest hint of mud.

[Superunknown]

Taking wellies but leaving them in the car. Learnt my lesson of not taking wellies. 

[Lucy92]

I'm just taking walking boots. They're comfy and lightweight but also waterproof incase it does rain 

[Nobody Interesting]

I managed with walking boots last year and will wear them this year too so they give me support.

No need for wellies this year at all.

[zico martin]

2 minutes ago, Lucy92 said:

I'm just taking walking boots. They're comfy and lightweight but also waterproof incase it does rain 

Me too. And some sandals. Trainers with shorts don't work for me at all.  That could be my dislike of those stupid short sock things!

[MetaKate]

You people not taking wellies are absolutely mad. You'll curse us all!

Last year was my first year and there's no way I can even consider not taking wellies 

[Peroni]

I'll be taking wellies for warm mainly.  It gets cold after the sun goes in I need the insulation.   Otherwise it will be converse/ flip flops most of the time

[Purple aki squat]

1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

I wouldn't go anywhere near that farm without sturdy shoes.

The voice of experience has spoken 

[Dave_c]

28 minutes ago, Superunknown said:

Taking wellies but leaving them in the car. Learnt my lesson of not taking wellies. 

This, wearing trainers on way I and bring walking boots with me. Will get wellies from car if required but I don't think they will at this point.

[squirrelarmy]

Too many of you forsaking wellies.

If your extreme optimism means the weather gods cast torrential rain upon us then it's all on you!

[Heather90]

Another one here. Have some brand new wellies i may leave at home. Will save the final decision for Thursday morning. Trainers and walking boots are provisionally packed 

[Fearless_Fish]

For the love of God take either walking boots or wellies

[phillyfaddle]

Not taking wellies? I was there in 2005. Take them.

[rebus]

Wellies - Bringing but leaving in car

Walking boots -  wearing from car to campsite but hopefully not needing again.

Trekking shoes - main choice this year for around site

Teva sandals - around the tent,  maybe even weds/Thurs,  too risky for main stages though.

[Fearless_Fish]

1 minute ago, rebus said:

Wellies - Bringing but leaving in car

Walking boots -  wearing from car to campsite but hopefully not needing again.

Trekking shoes - main choice this year for around site

Teva sandals - around the tent,  maybe even weds/Thurs,  too risky for main stages though.

This precisely. But leaving out the sandals!

[Flying_Hellfish]

Boots and wellies in the car for me. Staying at WV so won't be too much hassle to fetch them if they really are needed.