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  1. AA / NA at EOTR?

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    On 9/6/2021 at 3:14 PM, Sean1234321 said:

    How were your sober experiences? 

    I actually had to drop out of the festival for a personal reason which was disappointing, although it did mean I could attend Wide Awake on the Friday so wasn't a complete loss. 

    So having attended a number of gigs and festivals sober now, I love things like not spending a small fortune on alcohol (£6.50 a pint in some places now!) and not spending half the day queuing for that privilege as well. I also like not having to go to the toilet after every band I see...basically my time is now primarily based around the music, whereas before it was based around drinking (although don't get me wrong, it was still massively about the music too). 

    I will say one thing though...it is certainly a lot more noticeable now annoying drunk people are when you're sober. Not criticising one bit though as I've had almost 20 years of being like that myself. 

    Sorry to hear that you couldn't go but at least your weekend wasn't a complete write-off.

    Completely appreciate all those points, went to a gig on Thursday night (Sea Power) and it was so nice not to be doing the bar - stage - toilet circuit!!

    My festival turned out to be great. Lucky to have a very supportive group of mates who both joined me in the odd AF drink and knew it was a little bit of an anxious time for me. But, blimey, could they repeat themselves when they were drunk 🤣

    Being sober changed what I did a bit... didn't fancy being right at the front / centre surrounded by drunk people barging through, or getting beer over me, so tended to stay towards the back of the crowd and just took it in / focussed on the music.

    Already booked tickets for next year!

    On 9/7/2021 at 11:51 AM, ian the worm said:

    Pity there is far less soft choices at the bars. For kids and AF adults.

    I found very little grown up AF stuff other than the mocktail at the cider bus. Expect this will change in the future with more and more youngsters not drinking nowadays.

  3. AA / NA at EOTR?

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    14 hours ago, CaraEH said:

    This will be my first sober festival, 14 months no alcohol. I've been to a couple of gigs already but this will be a test. My husband still drinks but drinks a lot less no I'm not drinking. Staying awake past 9pm will be my biggest challenge, I'm normally in bed asleep by then. 

    14 months is fantastic, congratulations!

    I know exactly what you mean about staying awake, I don't know if it's pandemic or sobriety related but I'm in bed by 10 most nights now 💤 went to a gig on Monday night that finished at 11 and I was wiped out yesterday 🤦‍♂️😁

    If you need a chat whilst you're there with someone else going through the test then I'm available for a cuppa 👍

  5. 2020 Line-up Thread

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    18 minutes ago, Declan said:

    However, I took a lateral flow test last night and attempted to add it to the app. This requires a QR code or ID number that is not on my test. (I lied and said I was in England because the Isle of Man isn't an option). So I conclude you can only do this IF you have an NHS test, and I don't seem to have one of those. 

    Can I get the NHS test in London on the Thursday morning?

    BTW, here's where you can find places that are providing the free tests https://maps.test-and-trace.nhs.uk/

  6. 2020 Line-up Thread

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    4 minutes ago, tomsidg1 said:

    edit: just re-read that link and it does say you need a QR code or ID number, sorry about that! 

    I remember trying to add it to the covid app and failing but that link worked for me so hope it’s the same for you.

    That's right - PCR test references get reported through the NHS Covid App, and LFT tests get reported through the link and must use the QR/ID. Joined up Government 🙄

  7. 2020 Line-up Thread

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    6 minutes ago, Declan said:

    However, I took a lateral flow test last night and attempted to add it to the app. This requires a QR code or ID number that is not on my test. (I lied and said I was in England because the Isle of Man isn't an option). So I conclude you can only do this IF you have an NHS test, and I don't seem to have one of those. 

    Can I get the NHS test in London on the Thursday morning?

    Yep - you can pick up free LFT test packs at most pharmacies. As soon as you've done it report the result here (assuming it's negative!) and you'll get a text and an email with confirmation after a few minutes.

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  10. Club Long Covid

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    That doesn't sound like fun at all. I had it back in March last year, took me months and months to get over being breathless walking up stairs / cycling, and I struggled to concentrate most days (arguably still do lol). Most noticable ongoing thing is that I still have a dulled sense of smell 17 months on, but my chest is back to normal.

    Hopefully gives you some hope that it can get better, and hope it does for you 👍

  13. AA / NA at EOTR?

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    19 hours ago, Sean1234321 said:

    Will be my first sober multi-day festival too; 15 months sober here.

    Really looking forward to the experience. Would be up for a coffee at the festival if you're interested 😊

    Congrats on 15 months!!

    Would definitely be up for a coffee - I'll DM you 👌

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  14. AA / NA at EOTR?

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    5 minutes ago, Yoss said:

    All I would say, if it's of any help, is that there's a sort of hippy vegan cafe place in the woods at the far side of the Garden stage which is a good place to chill out and feels well away from the bars and the booze.

    That is a help - thanks 🤗

  15. AA / NA at EOTR?

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    10 minutes ago, ian the worm said:

    Bedtime is quite tricky as I used to drink till I passed out.  Now, I'm absolutely physically exhausted - yet awake all night on adrenalin so I advise you look out for this and bring whatever you think you may need to help you get off.

    Also, I'm an absolute idiot sometimes as I've wanted a "BUZZ" after dark so thinking a double espresso is a good idea IS NOT A GOOD IDEA!!!.

    LOL can relate. I went to my first sober gig this week - Fontaines D.C. - not sure if it was the emotion/adrenalin of actually being at a gig again, or experiencing it sober (and watching people absolutely out of it and cringing at that being me previously), but I was knackered/WIRED (without coffee!).

    Good point though - I'll bring mint tea and a book for late night wind down 👍

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  16. AA / NA at EOTR?

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    Wow! Thank you all for your replies, and the encouragement 🤗

    37 minutes ago, Guy Incognito said:

    Congratulations on the 7 months sober!!!!

    <snip>

    the woods have a very relaxed atmosphere and would offer a good break from the more booze heavy parts of the site.

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    Sorry I can't offer more specificity or detail but it's one of the festival's I'd feel most comfortable doing sober. 

    <snip>

    I used to walk around the woods late at night, looking at the art instillations and hanging around the piano stage chatting to strangers. I found that to be a really relaxing break and opportunity to speak to more relaxed (and in some cases I assume sober) people

    Thank you Guy! When you're really familiar with a festival you understand the vibe, so reading you'd be comfortable doing this sober is reassuring.

    32 minutes ago, ian the worm said:

    I've been sober for 6 years and this will be something like my 12th sober festival.  It will be OK for you.  There are plenty of us around, but we tend to not be noticed.  Well done on 7 months, thats cracking. xx

    12 minutes ago, wolfamongwolves said:

    Congratulations on your sobriety 🙏🏼

    I've been sober at festivals for 10 years. Personally I love it . You dont miss a thing,  remember it all, wake up feeling fresh

    Thanks Ian & Wolf, hearing from long term sober people is encouraging. I went to my first sober gig on Tuesday, it's a brand new experience remembering it all clearly now on Friday, I expect experiencing EOTR sober is going to be mind-blowing!

    36 minutes ago, shoebox said:

    Oh and yes, congrats on your sobriety. 

    Thanks Shoebox!!

     

    Thanks to you all - it's a proper boost to know there are others that get the anxiety around this

     

  18. AA / NA at EOTR?

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    This is probably going to sound like a really weird request, but wondered if anyone knows if there's any kind of AA/NA presence at EOTR as I know there is at some other fests?

    Last few years I've been a (sometimes barely) functioning alcoholic, festivals have always been one of the few times I could get pretty wasted for several days at a time and daytime drink without anyone judging me 😁 

    Won't bore you with the details, but now I'm a recovering alcoholic attending AA meetings and have been sober for 7 months. EOTR is going to be my first ever sober festival 🥳I'm not too worried about it (OK, slight lie), and I've got the best mates in the world who I'm coming with that all know the score so I've a bit of support there, but I don't want to be a downer for my mates either so having somewhere I can go for a nice cup of tea (living the dream etc) and get away from any boozey temptation for a bit would be welcome.

    Failing that, on the off chance that someone else in recovery reads this and is going then feel free to DM.

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  20. 2020 Line-up Thread

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    1 hour ago, xxialac said:

    Spanish study has shown that people attending outdoor festivals with antigen testing and no social distancing were 76% more likely to get covid.

    Not saying for a moment that EOTR shouldn’t go ahead but is worth acknowledging the risk is higher. 

    Do you have a link to the study?

  22. 2020 Line-up Thread

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    16 minutes ago, Losing my hair said:

    British Sea Power have just announced a gig in Milton Keynes on the Thursday after EOTR, so they must be available for the weekend if they're looking for replacements.

    That would be awesome... I *think* the MK gig is their first to go ahead since they played St Leonards last March, would be good if they can squeeze in a set at EOTR too.

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