Diamond Geezer
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So they reckon the elder and vulnerable sections of the community will be given the vaccine when it arrives, so maybe this does give some leeway for those in these categories to attend festivals. On that basis however, i would make it a condition on the website if you are over 50 or with underlying health conditions you have to sign a waiver to say you either get vaccinated before you arrive at the festival, or do not complain afterwards if you get the virus and become ill. I'm sure there will still be types who will do the latter, despite knowingly putting themselves at risk.
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I went to a socially distanced festival on the weekend, and although you were meant to stay in your marked out areas, you could still basically move around and join other pens, as long as there was not more than 6 already in it, and security did not notice.
Security were a fearsome bunch however, and there was a steady stream of people getting kicked out across the day, which led to some ugly, yet funny punch ups.
I doubt these will happen again now restrictions have been tightened, and anyone who thinks Glastonbury will be on next year is fabulously deluded.
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On 9/15/2020 at 6:01 AM, sirjonnyp said:
Always always always clean and / or air your tent after use, especially if it has been exposed to wet conditions. I had this drilled in to me by my scout group over the course of about 20 years and must have lost days of my life hanging, banging, scrubbing down and packing away patrol and hike tents. .
I was in the Scouts too, and was told similar things.
These days however, i leave my tent for the tatters to take, and a couple of cans of lager in the tent for them to drink whilst they do it. My tent is never worth much anyway, so getting a new one each year isnt too much bother/expense.
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6 minutes ago, eFestivals said:
you posted about breaking-in in this topic.
Care to explain what relevance breaking in has to the future of festivals in a covid world?
You're not expressing opinions, you're trolling.
Oh yes, there was a passing mention of breaking in in one of my posts when giving advice to a fellow forum member about biding time when you are having problems getting into Glastonbury. Like it or not, this is an aspect of Glastonbury many people go through- the ones who are not so lucky to get free tickets like you probably do.
Since you've brought it up, breaking in to festivals will always be a thing, covid or no covid. Thats an opinion (and a fact), if this is different to yours and you dont like that, then no doubt you've got some rude or dismissive comments to send in response to this post. Fire away.
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1 minute ago, eFestivals said:
and you mentioning how cool you are in at breaking in in every post is about what, exactly...?
That is not the case at all though is it? But lets not let facts get in the way 😆
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2 minutes ago, eFestivals said:
they're not "opinions which are different to theirs", it's you boasting about being a c**t (or more likely, lying because you think it makes you look 'ard).
Grow the fuck up, eh?
Dismissive, a tinge of mockery and certainly rude. You just proved my point- thanks for that.
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3 hours ago, eFestivals said:
just think how sad and empty someone's life must be for them to get their kicks by being a c**t.
Just think how sad it would be to run an internet forum where there is a core of cliquey posters who mock, dismiss and are rude to anyone else who signs up and posts opinions that are different to theirs.
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3 minutes ago, gazzared said:
would you still try to break in if it meant you by-passed all the possible extra covid testing that they may implement ?
Definitely- I am young and healthy so covid doesnt really matter much to me. I would probably do my own test a couple of days before, then if it was positive maybe wear a mask all weekend and sleep in my own tent. A bit of a moot point actually as im pretty sure i had it back in April so immune to it now for a good while.
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4 minutes ago, stuie said:
Oh please piss off.
Did you downvote me for saying the word epic or because you don’t like Hot Chip? People were up and dancing and we had a good time.
Both. It looks like a funeral wake with some lasers.
And please have some manners, its not too hard.
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On 9/6/2020 at 2:13 PM, stuie said:
Hot Chip at Dreamland Margate was pretty epic last night. Good energy, amazing lighting and sound. Really didn’t disappoint. It was so good to be back at a live gig!
Did anyone watch the stream? I heard there were some technical issues for some people. Would love to watch it again today.
That looks the complete opposite of the horribly overused term 'epic'. People just sitting and standing around watching bloody Hot Chip. If this is the new normal then there is not much hope for the future.
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Just now, Mouseboy11 said:
I do wonder what the plan how testing on entry would work in practice for Glastonbury. What if you test negative on entry? Are you refunded the cost of your ticket? Are you allowed to try and come back on the Thursday? Price is a lot of money for me to risk on the chance I might not be let in.
As with sneaking in, the key thing to remember is to be patient if things dont go as expected straight away. Expect to wait around in car parks for many hours until your next decent opportunity to get in occurs. If you have enough determination, you will ALWAYS get into Glastonbury whether you have the problem of no ticket or an annoying virus.
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Ill be going to a socially distanced festival next Saturday and am intrigued on how it pans out.
Judging by the comments on the Facebook page, quite a few folk who consider themselves or those who they live with vulnerable have wisely and rightfully said because of this they will not be attending (it is quite an 'old skool' event so there are people over 50 too). People should be doing this until a vaccine is found so events can go ahead, and that healthy, young people are not selfishly denied an opportunity to dance and socialise.
Ill be taking precautions, such as sanitising my keys and other objects i use to shovel the marching powder up my nose, but apart from that wont be acting much differently to normal in terms of festival behaviour.
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Well done for stunting what was a fairly lively and topical discussion about festivals and coronavirus, as the thread was started and intending to be. At least you got your funny point scoring over someone who has a different opinion to you, shame you didn't get much attention.
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31 minutes ago, danmarks said:
So now its about people suing if they catch covid? What with that secure knowledge of cexactly when and where you caught it and every insurance company paying out to the millions who already have caught it which is obviously what is already happeningin the real world.Bah youre not even trying anymore.
Dont try and be deliberately obtuse, you make yourself look stupid. You should know full well that if there is a large outbreak linked to the festival there will be a media circus, especially among the right wing press who love to bash Glastonbury at every opportunity given that its full of lefty hippy types. There would be legal action taken against the festival, probably by the folk who camp in the luxury yurts and 'glamping' areas, accompanied by the banging drum of the Daily Express/Mail/Sun.
If we keep out the people who are susceptible and probably shouldn't be going to Glastonbury anyway, it will go a long way to minimise the damage.
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Just now, Zoo Music Girl said:
I went to festivals loads when I was 15/16/17 so not sure what you're on about there. Not to mention families with kids, of which there are many. Just need ID to buy booze.
(Don't know why I'm feeding the troll)
You probably went to shitty Reading or Leeds which is full of teenagers and in no way some kind of yardstick to measure all festivals against.
You try getting into the big dance music festivals under 18, and you'll struggle unless with an adult etc.
Of course there are some really lame, family orientated, faux hippy ones like Latitude or Womad where you can probably get into as a 14 year with no problems but if you are going to those as a teenager its likely you'll grow up to be a bit of a melt anyway.
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17 hours ago, danmarks said:
I think 49 is a great age. What do i win?
Although, as im sure youre aware it isnt just about age and underlying health conditions that can affect the outcome of anyone catching it. Yes odds are increased if you're female, under 40 and white of being perfectly fine, so why not be totally risk adverse and make Glastonbury just for this demographic.
Everyone has their own feeling on risk and what is a acceptable but human nature normally kicks in to make sure any rules wont affect the person suggesting them in a negative way.
Would you also stop Michael eavis from being on his own farm? Any acts, traders, bar staff etc etc over 50 from being there?
Most festivals make big efforts to keep under 18's out (I.D checks etc) because they are assumed to be in potential danger due to all the drinking and drug use that goes on. They are too young for it.
So, why not keep old people out to prevent the harm/danger that comes from Covid?
As a 49 year old, i guess you would just about pass the test, but anyone over about 40 should be forced to sign a waiver saying they cant sue the festival afterwards if they catch covid.
This solution wouldnt go on forever of course, but just for a couple of years i really dont see why people who are repeatedly told they are at risk of the virus cant just drop the stubbornness and stay at home, for their own good and the good of others.
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On 9/1/2020 at 5:39 PM, Tartan_Glasto said:
Do we have a test where you bet an instant result yet? Surely testing everyone who goes still risks infection spreading until results are back in.
An instant result that even if you catch covid you'll probably be ok is already widely available, it is called 'age' and 'underlying health conditions'. If any of the two arent great then just stick to socially distanced BBQ's for the foreseeable, not camping toe to toe with thousands of other people in unsanitary conditions. Its a no brainer, and then the rest of us can actually get on with enjoying life.
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You are a strange bunch. What is all this cliquey talk?
Anyway, anyone who suggests September is some kind of bucolic time to host Glastonbury on account of the weather should think again.
I have had enough soakings and trench like experiences at Bestival to know festivals should be done and dusted by end of August latest.
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1 minute ago, Suprefan said:
Maybe you shouldve told those same people to have stayed home to not vote on Brexit since thats the lot which mucked it up all up isnt it.
Im not convinced people that go to Glastonbury are the Brexit voting types, even the old ones, as they think of themselves as really quirky going to a festival at their age when they should have packed it in a long time ago. You can tell this from the looks on people faces that Friday morning a few years ago when the news was announced, i found it pretty funny to be honest as the result we got was the correct one.
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Fair enough. I just dont think it would be a good idea- i've had some hairy moments at Glastonbury including being taken to the medical tent twice for overdoing the ketamine so id have thought chucking diabetes into the mix would be quite dangerous.
i do however stand by my 50+ opinion, its very cringey to see some proper old farts at festivals, spooking out the young by lurking at the back and not really being able to dance due to old age.
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11 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:
thanks for helping me make my decision .... I will be sure to try the resale .... and `I will be taking my type1 diabetes with me to the farm ..... There is good coming out of a trolls post
cheers
Do you actually think its worth the risk? Personally if i was diabetic, id give things such as festivals a wide berth. Getting twatted in a field for the best part of a week must play havoc with blood sugar levels, as the body takes one hell of a battering.
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Would it be feasible just to simply say, if you are over about 50 and/or have underlying health issues, just stay the fuck at home and dont go to festivals until we have a vaccine in place? Its not that difficult to work out. Anyone aged 50+ really shouldnt be camping in a field with a load of youngsters anyway, if they have any self respect.
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2 hours ago, blutarsky said:
I was about to post and say this stinks of Jim 😂
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I get that, and i have always had help from mates getting into Glastonbury- normally ones who work there who come out with a wristband and nicked pass out, but surely the buying tickets thing should just be left to chance so that everyone gets a fair crack at the whip.
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Do you think Glastonbury 2021 will go ahead? 2.0
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It wont be going ahead, anyone with any sense will realise that.
At the moment, you cant even meet in groups of more than 6, and in some parts of the country not even that.
Do you really think that in 8 or so months time, everyone is gona be tested, Covid will have fucked off, society is back to normal again, and 200,000 people will be allowed to camp together and share all those facilities 😆. Ludicrous thinking.