The amazing Michael Eavis

[slamdunkdafunk]

So, 2013, my Dad came to Glasto with me. My mum told him it was strictly a one off due to finances.

Anyhow, he's had a bit of a terrible year for various reasons, none more so than my granddad passing away. So me and my mum agreed to club together and get him a ticket as a surprise for Christmas. We got lucky and got our tickets.

I wrote to the Glasto main office to ask if the could send something on headed paper over explaining the surprise for us to give him come Christmas morning.

Well I didn't get my letter. Instead, I received a handwritten card from Michael Eavis (addressed to my dad of course) passing on his sympathies and saying he's looking forward to seeing him at the festival in 2014!

A wonderful token, and one I can't wait to give to my Dad! He'll be blown away!

[jeffie]

Run out of likes, but that is awesome

[Thearg]

That's made my day and I'm sure it will male your Dad's

Nice one Eavii!

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

[lucyginger]

The Evii are truly marvellous people!

[JayBalls]

Truly touching, love it

[JayBalls]

Truly touching, love it

[russycarps]

wonderful stuff

[whisty]

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[boglin2]

Truly lovely.

[phillyfaddle]

Heart warming. Cheered me up after a week dealing with sh*theads no end.

[alframsey]

Bloody wonderful story

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Nice touch, thanks for sharing. Typical of the man, from what I hear.

On a side note, I can never understand why Michael hasn't been Knighted, for his services to British culture and global charity at least? I know there lots of people on these boards who may not necessarily see this as an honour as such (and I know I'm potentially provoking some anti-monarchy/establishment comments, which is not my intent so let's not have a huge debate about this) but in terms of recognition it is a special award. Maybe Michael himself has turned down the opportunity, which is his right, but I definitely think he should be recognised in the appropriate manner.

There are many who have received more, for doing less

[themuel]

Hooray! That's great.

[scaryclaireyfairy]

ah, that warmed my cockles.

i'm not sure eavis would accept a knighthood.

[dondo]

Fantastic stuff

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

On a side note, I can never understand why Michael hasn't been Knighted, for his services to British culture and global charity at least?

[LondonTom]

Edited October 15, 2013 by LondonTom

[BA4 4BY]

What a legend!

[stardustjunkie]

That's brilliant. I'm really pleased for you and I hope you and your dad have a wonderful time together.

[frostypaw]

Wonderful now all properly warm and fuzzy - I hope it goes down a storm and you and your dad have an awesome 2014 festival

THIS is what I wish people knew about the festival, not what goes out on the BBC. It's why we go

[Field Commander Jefferson]

Amazing story!

[slamdunkdafunk]

Some nice posts on here, thanks folks.

I'm glad my happy story has brought you all a smile!

[jeffie]

Shush, we need to keep this lovely sort of thing, plus the lady who got a ticket via the festy office quiet. Otherwise they'll all want to come.

[matt2007]

Michael is a caring Christian man who has found himself being a real humble human running one of the most incredible events on the planet

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Met him this year and told him the story of my then 8 year old son. Outside of the wateraid tent was the heady mix of Michael, Banksy and Prince Charles - see you tube clip of drug pusher and the prince.

Anyway my son was more pleased to meet Michael than Charles, so I told this tale to Michael and I swear you could see him welling up....

A Gentleman thoughout