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[Yesiamaduck]

Question for you, are you really a duck?

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[dubgaz]

There's an awesome stall on onecof the main market routes from the pyramid.. i think its called honchos or something like that..they sell all types of walking boots mostly seconds and returns... top names at 30% the normal retail price..still have a pair

Excellent. WIll definately check them out. Thanks very much for that.

[Starchild771]

Im flying from Ireland. Have to travel light and unfortunately I dont have walking boots. Yes maybe I should have invested in them but at this stage it is too late for me to get any. There is one shoe shop in the town where I live and they dont have any. Working until 7 this evening and flying out at 6am. I wore thick socks in 2011 but I just found it tortourous walking around as the mud caked on the wellies and made them even heavier to walk around. BTW I hate people who say MAN THE FUCK UP. We all have our own expectations for the festival. Anyway I will just have to invest in some wellies when I get there and psyche myself up. At least tomorrow and Thursday look good so I can get in as much of the area as I can.

I think the thing is that Glastonbury is very notorious for suffering from muddy/wet conditions so it would be foolish to not be prepared for that kind of scenario.

[marktea]

The %'s you quote are a general one for the whole day - have a look at the more detailed info - it is better than you suggest.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcn5np08t#?tab=fiveDay&fcTime=1403910000

Thanks, that's really interesting. We may get hit or may not, but we're not doomed yet!!

[stuartbert two hats]

Question for you, can I borrow one of your hats.

Preferably the waterproof one.

Sure. I'll meet you at the Pyramid mixing desk during Arcade Fire.

[frostypaw]

Dont get me wrong. The reason I didnt get any was because the weather here has been so nice for the last few weeks. I suppose I got complacent. I dont have a pair of walking shoes. Never needed them before as I always wore runners at any of the festivals I have gone too (well bar Glasto 2011 where I bought wellies on site). My bad but I was hoping against hope that the weather would be good. I much prefer wearing comfortable trainers when walking around. My wellies wont fit into a carry on bag. Its not a problem anyway. I can get them on site. I just hate walking around in the mud. Maybe I have an OCD about it :) Please god the rain wont be too bad. Looking at the acts I want to see I have a LOT of walking to do on Friday :)

Don't worry it's got potential to be a baptism of fire for many! You're going in with a positive mental attitude at least, can be needed to help others when they flag

Walking is overrated, skidding is the new way forwards - say no to friction!

[ambientcoast]

Here's the 'forecast' you want to be monitoring. It's an aggregate/best guess based on a whole bunch of other forecasts.

http://forecast.io/#/f/51.1651,-2.5845

I'm not even going this year (first time off in years... new baby!) and I'm still checking forecasts every 10 minutes. Jeez.

Edited June 24, 2014 by ambientcoast

[Yesiamaduck]

Thanks, that's really interesting. We may get hit or may not, but we're not doomed yet!!

That's what I've been saying the whole time, every forecast is based on a % chance and if you look at the % chance you'll see it's still very hit or miss The forecast pretty much always goes for the worst case scenario

DUCK CAST IS STILL forecasting 0.5mm of rain folks, so bring ur bikinis and speedos.

Edited June 24, 2014 by Yesiamaduck

[dubgaz]

I fully expect to come back from Glastonbury with a sun tan :)

[spursfan77]

I'm off to buy some waterproof trousers. Never bought a pair in my life. If that doesn't prevent a drop of rain then I don't know what will!

[Lentus]

Must.....stop.....hitting....refresh......

[A Guy Called Matt]

Here's the 'forecast' you want to be monitoring. It's an aggregate/best guess based on a whole bunch of other forecasts.

http://forecast.io/#/f/51.1651,-2.5845

I'm not even going this year (first time off in years... new baby!) and I'm still checking forecasts every 10 minutes. Jeez.

Never seen that one before - and I would take that if it really has to be wet.

[Simpo]

I don't like seeing my fellow Glastonburiers unhappy! Take the positives:

Looks like FOUR dry days, maybe showers on Saturday if we're unlucky

The exceptionally dry ground will take a lot of hammering before it decides to give up.

The predicted weather front is not widespread. It's patchy. Some parts will be hit, some won't. Will be a coin toss if we will!

No matter what happens, you're still at the most wonderful place on earth, with lots of lovely people.

Smile.

[dubgaz]

I don't like seeing my fellow Glastonburiers unhappy! Take the positives:

Looks like FOUR dry days, maybe showers on Saturday if we're unlucky

The exceptionally dry ground will take a lot of hammering before it decides to give up.

The predicted weather front is not widespread. It's patchy. Some parts will be hit, some won't. Will be a coin toss if we will!

No matter what happens, you're still at the most wonderful place on earth, with lots of lovely people.

Smile.

You have jinxed it :) There is going to be an earthquake and tornado now

[Yesiamaduck]

ITS REAL GUYZ!

[CaledonianGonzo]

Water off a duck's back.

[Gnomicide]

I've accepted it now. Wellies will be packed, buying some waterproof overtrousers on the way home, gone for a thicker selection of bin bags, will dance badly for 5 days.

[joeruss]

I'm liking the last few positive posts!

Its all going to be okay guys

[Toffee Crisp]

We will dance through it come rain or shine, that's my plan anyway. If anything bad weather= an excuse to drink and dance more!

[CaledonianGonzo]

The Beeb / Met Office summary icon for the Saturday is showing the intermittent sun again:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2640282

[A Guy Called Matt]

The Beeb / Met Office summary icon for the Saturday is showing the intermittent sun again:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2640282

Now if I were you I would now propose!!

[MrPink]

Never seen that one before - and I would take that if it really has to be wet.

Oi!! no compromise!

[frostypaw]

For the graphics fans we are now getting nice 3hrly output from Meteociel

clicky and scroll mouse down the number list on LHS

Looks like rain thursday from 5-midnight and showers friday afternoon from there - so it's pretty much trying to ruin the NFRNFC meet and move along. Har.

[Yesiamaduck]

The Beeb / Met Office summary icon for the Saturday is showing the intermittent sun again:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2640282

[PRSBOY]

This thread is like an emotional roller coaster.