Weather thread 2011

[haznutuk]

Oh yeah, a really challenging year would be just f**king WONDERFUL wouldn't it?

[ukslim]

I love Docs. Which is annoying for me, because I abhor brand worship.

But I look at other boots that have the same general look and feel, and no doubt all the same features, and think "nah, I want Docs".

[Big Vern]

As you ask - yes, it would. IMO. But I'm an unreconstructed hippy from the old school who thinks that festivals are where you meet up with like minded people. Whatever the weather. Now most of us have been priced out of Glastonbury it has turned into a corporate shindig with so many ever-expanding areas ring-fenced for hospitality that mere mortals can barely move around the site.

So a challenging year weatherwise? Yes! Bring it on! Might mean less competition for tix in 2013.

PS - I wasn't priced out. I took a considered decision to be elsewhere next weekend

[Wavy D]

For those of us who don't have, or aren't risking taking, snazzy smartphones.

Is...

1) the weather forecast put up anywhere on site while the festival is ongoing, in the information booths or whatever

2) there anywhere we can get online to get an update

...so that we can continue our weather obsession on a day to day basis while we're there?

Thanks

Dave

[_danny_]

As you ask - yes, it would. IMO. But I'm an unreconstructed hippy from the old school who thinks that festivals are where you meet up with like minded people. Whatever the weather. Now most of us have been priced out of Glastonbury it has turned into a corporate shindig with so many ever-expanding areas ring-fenced for hospitality that mere mortals can barely move around the site.

So a challenging year weatherwise? Yes! Bring it on! Might mean less competition for tix in 2013.

PS - I wasn't priced out. I took a considered decision to be elsewhere next weekend

[jebho]

Heading back on site ... if it's raining I'll post ... but it won't be

[wilko8]

I took a considered decision to be elsewhere next weekend

[cidy]

pissing down in taunton 20 odd miles away which was forecast so hope they have the rest of the forecast correct

[morph100]

Save the "its not as good as it used to be" " its too expensive" "its sold out" "you're not a real festival goer unless you wear these shoes*" for another thread this one is about the weather, and so far its looking good (just) ;-)

*I'm wearing flip flops :-)

[bumpy_capers]

Heading back on site ... if it's raining I'll post ... but it won't be

[haznutuk]

Very unfair comment from you that. If you feell it's got like best take it up with your boss.

[autoinflate]

Ring-fenced corporate hospitality? I'm only aware of the (relatively dull) backstage bars at the main stages, and some crew hospitality. What else is there?

[eFestivals]

priced out? £195 for Tuesday to Monday of entertainment, fun and some of the biggest music acts in the world. A snip I would say

while it's of course good value in some terms, it's very poor value when put against the price of the Festival arounbd 20 years ago - back then a ticket cost less than a week's dole money. Nowadays it costs more than a week's take home pay of many employed people.

[Magma]

As you ask - yes, it would. IMO. But I'm an unreconstructed hippy from the old school who thinks that festivals are where you meet up with like minded people. Whatever the weather. Now most of us have been priced out of Glastonbury it has turned into a corporate shindig with so many ever-expanding areas ring-fenced for hospitality that mere mortals can barely move around the site.

So a challenging year weatherwise? Yes! Bring it on! Might mean less competition for tix in 2013.

PS - I wasn't priced out. I took a considered decision to be elsewhere next weekend

[danbailey80]

So can someone tell me - how much rain has fallen on sight today..?

I've checked teh webcam, and seems to have been cloudy but dry today, maybe light bit of drizzle...

If this is the case and have we missed the worst of th epredicted rain>

I thought Monday was supposed to be the worst..?

[ukslim]

Glastonbury Festival - As Good As It Used To Be? by kosso, on Flickr

I like to completely ignore the corporate/backstage aspect. Out of sight, out of mind -- but it helps pay for the festival.

[MamaJojo]

Just started proper pissing it down in Weston-s-Mare - we're about 30 miles NW of the site. Major downpour

[haznutuk]

The Heavens have just opened. Seriously large quantities of wet stuff is now falling on Glastonbury [town]. My usual view of the Somerset levels and Brent Knoll has now been obscured by raincloud. As I type the rain is getting heavier so I'm off to check that windows and doors are closed. Damn! It's raining on my keyboard! Despite my previous message wishing a challenging year I really don't want this! I have kids going on site in a couple of days and muggins here will be clearing up the aftermath. Plus they paid the best part of £200 each so I'd kinda like them to have a good time!

[Richyharv]

Sadly it's heavy rain in Bridgwater 15 miles from site.

Total bummer. Still time for it to dry out!!!! /:

[strudders]

Unfair comment from me? Fair comment from you. But I don't have a boss. I am in no way formally connected to Festivals. I'm just a grumpy old bat who lives in Glastonbury and gets depressed at some of the folk she stumbles across at what she unreasonably sees as 'her' festival. Apologies to anyone I've offended. I'll make a note to not venture out of the hippy-dippy greenfields areas in 2013

[haznutuk]

Content deletes as already posted. I got an error message so did a repost. This Board seems to be struggling.

Edited June 20, 2011 by haznutuk

[mike46]

For those of us who don't have, or aren't risking taking, snazzy smartphones.

Is...

1) the weather forecast put up anywhere on site while the festival is ongoing, in the information booths or whatever

2) there anywhere we can get online to get an update

...so that we can continue our weather obsession on a day to day basis while we're there?

Thanks

Dave

[parsonjack]

hold onto your hats folks...this looks like being hard and heavy...but hopefully relatively short-lived

[MyTwistedWords]

I have kids going on site in a couple of days and muggins here will be clearing up the aftermath. Plus they paid the best part of £200 each so I'd kinda like them to have a good time!

[neil999]

while it's of course good value in some terms, it's very poor value when put against the price of the Festival arounbd 20 years ago - back then a ticket cost less than a week's dole money. Nowadays it costs more than a week's take home pay of many employed people.