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We drove out at 2am and barely saw another vehicle between Crickhowell and Witney The burst water main and road diversions that seem to have caused long delays in Orange were in place in the middle of the night, though, so I reckon that they had had at least six to eight hours to sort it before everyone started leaving en mass! Other than Phil 'boring' Wang (we left after 10 mins as he was regurgitating Generic Panel Show Jokes) and the woeful lack of toilets on both site and campsites, we had a brilliant time. Great weather, fantastic selection of beers and food, and some truly sublime musical performances.

Looking forward to seeing folk over the weekend - some new and some old faces, I hope! I will try and make the meetup tomorrow afternoon. I’m short and plump with blonde hair dyed pink, so I should be easy to spot! Safe travels (and stay dry, those already on site!)

Right, I've made a list. Leaving packing to last think tomorrow when I've got more idea of the weather. I'm going to leave the wellies in the car in case it gets really terrible, but hoping I can just do walking boots all weekend for 'dodgy ankle' purposes.

'Who's that playing the trombone at 2am?!'

You mean you beliiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeve that's that?

Diana Ross? Aretha? https://www.glastofestfeed.com/latest/news/emily-eavis-confirms-female-artist-glastonbury-2019-sunday-legend-slot/

It was ace. I don't want to even begin to think how much I drank but I was completely hangover-free the next day!

I'm just making a Goan Fish Curry... it smells good, but it won't be the same. And I'll be eating it off a plate, with proper cutlery. And the drink I have with it won't be in a floppy paper cup. Every cloud...

I should be three hours in to a litterpicking shift now...

I think me and @amfy were dancing on tables by this time on the Wednesday... I'd had gin-inna-tin for breakfast and had carried on, so I was bladdered, frankly

I would have breakfasted on Gin in a Tin and would be well on my way to being properly tiddled by now.

Don't joke about that. Seriously, please don't. And I was *sober*...

I know. I'd already have been there 48 hours and it's not rained yet...

Devastatingly, New York Brass Band have had their van and equipment stolen in London. Details are on their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newyorkbrassband/?hc_ref=ARTNUEVwXRd8VkgHQ6bjj8pi4f5iHJlyW0V6FDJsJTo7penISDfvixbpM5_9R0Xj8nY and posted below so if you follow them, please share their post. The unthinkable has happened and our band white transit van NA60EHO has been stolen in London Crystal Palace Travelodge. It is a 2010 white Ford Transit with 6 seats in the back (two rows of 3 facing each other). If anyone can help us get the word out about our gear can you contact James on 07736925660. In the van was the following gear: King Eb Sousaphone Vincent Bach Stradivarius Trumpet - Serial number MD496080 Rack of 7 Audio Technica radio mic receivers Box of 7 Audio Technica radio microphones and transmitters Cymbals Bass drum pedal Snare drum Drum rig with harness Roland battery amp in flight case New York Brass Band music stands x 5 RAT stands x 3 Hard case containing speaker stands, mic stands, instrument stands Please keep your eyes peeled, especially for the instruments and microphones.

I'd already be there... probably sitting on a bench above the Pyramid resting my feet after a REEAAALLLLY long walk around the site, and watching the Cider Bus arrive on site...