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10 hours ago, phillyfaddle said:
Packable waterproof, with a poncho in reserve as a second layer (also goes over rucksacks/bags) is my top tip. I’m a veteran of 2005, 2007 and 2016, plus the biblical thunderstorm in 2014!! I have a brilliant Rab hard shell (trekking/hiking, but I don’t take it to Glasto or other festivals. Might stick the waterproof trousers in the car though, just in case.
Joules pack away Mac every time. Heavy waterproofs take longer to dry out but lightweight macs just shake off the water.
I also have a waterproof poncho if the rain becomes heavy.
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10 hours ago, Franco Baresi said:
They did Screamadelica in full on the Other stage about 10 years ago in fairness, maybe that has influenced their decision to go with a normal set this time perhaps
Yes, 2011 Other Stage in the pouring rain. I was there, to make up for missing the 1992 set (clashed with Carter USM).
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4 hours ago, Franco Baresi said:
Hi Guys, could really do with knowing if the band are doing the full Screamadelica set at Glastonbury, or a normal hits set? I'm sure they tweeted a while back that it was a hits set, but can't seem to find that tweet now. Anyone got any ideas?
It’s 30 years since they performed Screamadelica at Glastonbury after it was released. If it was my group I would be thinking of doing an anniversary set.
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It’s the Festival’s 50th Anniversary, and I am celebrating the 30th Anniversary of my first Glastonbury. 1992. Can’t wait to be back in the fields again.
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Hopefully, packed car and 20 minutes into my journey to the Farm. 🤞
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It’s been a while.
Sorry for the folks locked out. It’s F5 Ticket Day all over again.
OK in Yorkshire, but tuned in half an hour before.
Hope everyone gets in, sooner than later. X -
On 8/31/2018 at 9:50 AM, vintagelaureate said:
£6000 - £11000 depending on the package ?
There is also the Pop Up Boutique Hotel, outside the Fence, near Pedestrian gate D. I was told by one of the security blokes there that the most expensive package was 40k for the Festival period for a massive marquee type tent.
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On 10/4/2018 at 8:30 PM, Yoghurt on a Stick said:
Hello Anna,
It was lovely to meet you too. Real special. I really liked your crew, and wished that I had talked to you more. Although the music wasn't really to my taste I thoroughly enjoyed the festival itself. Hopefully we'll meet up in a field at a festival next year.
Thank you Yoghurt. Great to meet you too. Our gang were pleased to learn who you were, and likewise would have liked to chat more. We will all be at Bearded Theory 2019, Glastonbury if the ticket gods smile on us, and SENITD and other festivals too so we will keep an eye out for you.
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On 9/27/2018 at 12:04 PM, Yoghurt on a Stick said:
Good luck for the job crazyfool1.
Hi Yoghurt on a Stick. Great to meet you in real life at Something Else Not in the Dean last weekend.
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On 31/07/2017 at 1:39 PM, matt2007 said:
I bought my wife a vest top that was medium and she is a 12-14ish and it fits fine.
I got a mans crew one that was large but not big enough for me with a 40" chest
Hope that helps a bit
Thanks for responding Matt.
Useful to know that a medium women's fits 12/14. Before the festival moved to the Stanley Stella shirts I used to buy an XL ladies to fit me as a 12. The new shirts seem a bit bigger for the women anyway.
My son bought a hoodie in the largest size, xxl, but that isn't particularly big. Not surprised that the L men's isn't big for a 40" chest.
But the new shirts feel nice and are well made. I love a festival souvenir t shirt.
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Zero replies so far-is this some kind of record?
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Looking for a bit of retail therapy with festival merchandise online.
Does anyone have any comments or advice about how the womens official festival t shirts fit?
A few years ago the Gildan womens t shirts used by the festival were sized so small that the XL was like a womens size 12.
The current Stella Stanley t shirts look to be more sensibly sized. according to the measurement charts. I bought a mens small, which is actually a little big on me (usually size 12ish) and the womens alternative could be a small or medium for me.
How do the current t shirts match up to the usual womens sizes?
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On 19/07/2017 at 7:56 AM, Zoo Music Girl said:
We came into gate A about 2 or 3 on the Wednesday when it was absolutely blazing hot. To be fair to the organisers they were giving out free bottles of water to everyone and misting people down with a big hose. Got us in bloody quickly too. So maybe arriving later was the way forward this year (unless you're one of their Pennards or bust types).
Shhh. It's a reasonably well kept secret that the queues have almost disappeared from about 1pm or so. My last 4 trips to Glastonbury I have arrived around 2 and more or less walked straight in.
The midday heat was a problem this year as me and my son who I went with both suffered from heat exhaustion, and my son actually passed out on the tent while putting it up.
Thankfully organised Mum had packed rehydration sachets and lovely friends gave us water and shelter.
But Wednesday evening was wonderful- never been out until after midnight in just a t shirt at Glastonbury.
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2 hours ago, Badlands said:
Lemon Twigs played, twice.
I saw the Lemon Twigs in John Peel. Very entertaining, with the promise of greater things with experience.
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Love the Wolves flag, being an ex-resident of that fine city. Same bloke with it since 1994 apparently.
But have to say in general I am not in favour of flags as they block the view of the stage and are now blocking the images on the screens at the sides of the stages too, as they flutter in front of the cameras.
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31 minutes ago, The Placid Casual said:
Sorry for the nitpicking, but aren't campervans camped outside the actual festival?
No, as I understand it they are parked within the festival and subject to the same restrictions. Some of my friends were worried about whether they would be able to take repair equipment in.
Unless they have chosen the Bath and West Showground option.
I fully support the security checks- the suggestion of increased checks might be enough to put off someone up to no good.
I play by the rules, but find it frustrating when the rules aren't clear.
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1 hour ago, The Placid Casual said:
In all seriousness, something that can be used to stab someone to death probably shouldn't be allowed in the fest. I understand they have their uses and everyone going to the festival who's taking one will most likely have good intentions, but I can understand there being security concerns over bringing them in and anyone who has their's taken off them by security on entry shouldn't really complain. Especially when security offer the chance to collect it later on and return it to their car.
Swiss Army knives, or penknives, are pretty standard camping and festival items. They also have a small blade. My query was around whether there had been a decision to ban them, and whether that should have been listed on the FAQ or security requirements on the GFL website, knowing that many people, apart from yourself it seems, carry them at festivals.
If all Swiss Army knives were banned then were all the knives taken from the cutlery drawer of campervans, as many of them would have longer blades?
it was actually going to Glastonbury Festival in 1992 that prompted me to get a Swiss Army knife, after seeing a camping neighbour using one for a myriad of tasks.
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10 minutes ago, Zoo Music Girl said:
We saw those posters around near West Holts and Green Fields area.
Funnily, this was the first year I had seen posters for litter picking clean up crew. My son saw them around too.
It advertised £7.50p/hour and meals provided, but no mention of any guaranteed number of days work.
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Curious about what the definition of 'knives' is.
When my son and I came in through gate D on Wednesday afternoon my son was asked if he had glass or knives in his luggage. He said 'no, apart from a Swiss army knife'. But the security chap said he couldn't take it in and took it off him. He said he could hold it for an hour or so if we wanted to reclaim it and take it back to the car.
So after taking all our stuff, pitching the tent, passing out in the afternoon sun I had to race back to get the knife and take it back to the car.
The security chap seemed quite nice, but if army knives/penknives had been specifically listed as banned we wouldn't have brought it.
Anyone else had similar problems?
Apart from that we only had cursory searches on entry and exits.
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19 minutes ago, maclauk said:
Liking your temperatures from Thursday onwards.
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1 hour ago, Flysheet said:
This is my 3rd stint of Glasto at the mo
89 can't remember the weather, 90 muddy and played havoc with all us flares wearing Mondays ravers
92&93 hot as...the Aussie and Saffer camping with us got burnt!
99 was changeable I think as was 2000? 02 was hot again IIRC? 03...?
Then 13 years off and back to last years apocalyptic mud!
Last year looked grim. I was watching the videos of the site vehicles getting waterlogged before the festival opened, and thinking I was glad not to be going.
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21 hours ago, Flysheet said:
92 and 93 were roasters and the only ones where I've had a shower
And 94 was warm and dry too.
People don't seem to believe me when I say I did three Glastonburys in a row and never wore wellies once.
It was a bit of a shock to the system to return in 2011 and to have to hop around the car to get my wellies on when we arrived on site.
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1 hour ago, bamber said:
The most important thing that has not been mentioned here is.
ENJOY IT !!!!!!!!!
1992 surely?
I was there and I've always said it was too hot, but I also say it was my best Glastonbury ever so I coped.
Lots of people had scarves under their hats so the back of their necks were protected from the sun.
Respect the sun, take it easy and we will have a great time.
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This will be my seventh trip to Glastonbury and I have never discovered where the showers were. I have heard there are nice ones in the kids field.
Wet wipes are an easier solution for body washing.
For hair I take a little bowl and wash my hair in cold water most days. Hair washing at the taps is frowned on as it holds everyone up and the ground around the tap becomes a mud bath very quickly.
Or what about a wacky wig to cover up sad hair- I have a brilliant neon orange one? Always brightens me up towards the end of a festival.
What have you done today to get ready for Glastonbury 2022?
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Packed my car. It’s that close now.