parsonjack Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Deaf Nobby Burton said: Thank you! I knew that seemed a bit ott, obviously missed a number out, nearly 5 days would still take the piss though. Yep. I just don't see how everyone will be thoroughly searched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.pete Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 8 minutes ago, Deaf Nobby Burton said: If they searched everybody and it took 2 minutes on average to do, my back of a fag packet sums make it that if there are say 4 gates and 10 queues per gate it would take about 30 days to get everybody through. Gate B doesn't have space for extra queues, could be a nightmare if they increase checks. someone above pointed out things ran smooth at gates last year, totally irrelevant as the roads strung everyone out, they didn't open gates with thousands already waiting at each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titters Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Gnomicide said: How are you going to explain carrying 4 tents and one clean pair of skiddies? Isn't that everyone's packing list? Should I take a second pair? (I have a not-so-cunning-plan...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyisRFC Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 I really really really hope it doesn't piss it down on the Wednesday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sack truck Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Wife said to me getting in is a bit like childbirth, it's a horrendous pain at the time but after a while you forget how bad and are ready to go again, no matter how long it took the time before. Pass the gas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantkatestacks Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Just now, jonnyisRFC said: I really really really hope it doesn't piss it down on the Wednesday... yes indeed, the tables with all your stuff piled up on are normally out in the open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlifecrisis Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Any thoughts on how to label bags? "We would also ask you to put luggage tags on all of your bags and belongings with your name and mobile number, so that we can identify them as yours." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsonjack Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 The thing to do is follow the advice and arrive at the gate lightly loaded. If you have loads of stuff it just means doing more trips.....spread them out, do some the next day, share the load, take it turns etc There's no hurry....don't let it spoil your festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Titters said: Isn't that everyone's packing list? Should I take a second pair? (I have a not-so-cunning-plan...) Front, back, inside out front, inside out back. Commando Sunday. Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stopwn1981 Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 I am wondering what asking for bags to be named achieves, unless they do have a plan to put stuff through some sort of airport style machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Glad we're headed down Thursday. Arriving at about 2pm we should breeze through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie_and_a_pint Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 1 minute ago, stopwn1981 said: I am wondering what asking for bags to be named achieves, unless they do have a plan to put stuff through some sort of airport style machine. I would strongly imagine that's the plan. Unpacking and examining everyone's pants is not going to be time-efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodiles Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Just now, nikkic said: Glad we're headed down Thursday. Arriving at about 2pm we should breeze through! With you we can't get there till Thursday this year. Will cut down on everything being 1 day less . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titters Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 3 minutes ago, Gnomicide said: Front, back, inside out front, inside out back. Commando Sunday. Sorted. Greece 2001. What a holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambooShanks Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 3 minutes ago, stopwn1981 said: I am wondering what asking for bags to be named achieves, unless they do have a plan to put stuff through some sort of airport style machine. I hope that's the case. if so I'll be spending the day before glasto trying to pack as many dildos into my friends bags as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaytee... Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Just now, stopwn1981 said: I am wondering what asking for bags to be named achieves, unless they do have a plan to put stuff through some sort of airport style machine. I assume it's if they find any bags unattended. Surely name, number and reg number should be on there so they could check if you have a ticket quickly and get the bag back to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryy Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Would it not make more sense to check the bags of those before they get on coaches to avoid checks at the site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneeye Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 It'll be interesting to see how the IOW festival manages security this weekend. It is impossible to conduct a 100% thorough check without the use of suitable technology and trained searchers (a shit load of both). There will be more searches undoubtably but there still needs to be a sensible balance between security and risk. Just take a look at how long it takes to go through busy airport security (especially in the USA), and that's having all the necessary resources. The other potential buggerance factor could be the weather of course........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneCircle Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 8 minutes ago, midlifecrisis said: Any thoughts on how to label bags? "We would also ask you to put luggage tags on all of your bags and belongings with your name and mobile number, so that we can identify them as yours." Have a look on eBay for luggage labels. The ones with your address hidden are best. You never know who's looking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyT Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Just now, oneeye said: It'll be interesting to see how the IOW festival manages security this weekend. It is impossible to conduct a 100% thorough check without the use of suitable technology and trained searchers (a shit load of both). There will be more searches undoubtably but there still needs to be a sensible balance between security and risk. Just take a look at how long it takes to go through busy airport security (especially in the USA), and that's having all the necessary resources. The other potential buggerance factor could be the weather of course........... Good point re IOW festival. Safe to assume they'll have the same in place. Very interested to see how they go about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sime Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 One thing I was planning on doing anyway is to put my different things in their own shopping bags and then putting them inside my rucksack. So with a full bag search, they can rummage easily through it all. Even if they empty everything, I'll at least be able to sort it all out quickly for repacking. That's how I imagine it will go anyway...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 30 minutes ago, Deaf Nobby Burton said: If they searched everybody and it took 2 minutes on average to do, my back of a fag packet sums make it that if there are say 4 gates and 10 queues per gate it would take about 30 days to get everybody through. Luckily they can search in parallel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfunk Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 1 minute ago, sime said: One thing I was planning on doing anyway is to put my different things in their own shopping bags and then putting them inside my rucksack. So with a full bag search, they can rummage easily through it all. Even if they empty everything, I'll at least be able to sort it all out quickly for repacking. That's how I imagine it will go anyway...! This ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie9917 Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100x-Mylar-7-5-x-10cm-Ziplock-Grip-Seal-Bags-Pouch-Black-Outside-Silver-Inside/262532121605 This was the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madyaker Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) They've obviously talked to the authorities and feel it's necessary. Gonna be big queues on Wednesday when I arrive. I hope this doesn't make drugs harder to buy inside the festival... Edited June 5, 2017 by Madyaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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