NFR NFC >>>>>>2015

[JayBalls]

Exactly. These things matter to the average punter. I was mightily pissed off that Michael Jackson died when he did the selfish bastard. He had loads of people booked!!

Can see why they want to do it from a British point of view being their last tour, don't get me started on MJ cancelling all those sold out shows! Look at how much money he's made since he kicked it as well!! Selfish I tell ya

[Curlygirl]

Can see why they want to do it from a British point of view being their last tour, don't get me started on MJ cancelling all those sold out shows! Look at how much money he's made since he kicked it as well!! Selfish I tell ya

And they offered that we could keep the tickets as a souvenir rather than getting the money back! Not likely! Edited May 4, 2015 by Curlygirl

[A Guy Called Matt]

We were at beechenhurst lodge today so not far, we usually go over that way usually beechenhurst or canop ponds but when we camp we stay at bracelands.

I know Bracelands well - their shop stocks some of my products :-)

If you like 'proper' walking off the beaten track let me know and I could take you out to see what we might see if you wanted.

[A Guy Called Matt]

Well if GlastoChat on FB says it's the WHo then...........................................

It's not!

Biggest pile of garbage ever GlastoChat is

[A Guy Called Matt]

Hello ICgenie

Welcome back.

Loved the pics fro your travels on FB

You missed happy smiling folks who care about each other on this thread and lots of 'stuff' elsewhere

[A Guy Called Matt]

I shall make my decision on if the Who have been thoughtless etc until there is an official press release.

No point in going round and round the houses for weeks speculating.

[Curlygirl]

Well if GlastoChat on FB says it's the WHo then...........................................

It's not!

Biggest pile of garbage ever GlastoChat is

But Neil said it could be true?

[A Guy Called Matt]

But Neil said it could be true?

I know and it is almost certainly true - but GC on FB is utter garbage with so many trolls posting their insider knowledge I left.

A serious amount of real rubbish on there - but my sarcasm failed to show itself in the written word, as is quite normal

but as I said above, I shall wait to hear the reasons etc before deciding if anyone is thoughtless etc

[Curlygirl]

I know and it is almost certainly true - but GC on FB is utter garbage with so many trolls posting their insider knowledge I left.

A serious amount of real rubbish on there - but my sarcasm failed to show itself in the written word, as is quite normal

but as I said above, I shall wait to hear the reasons etc before deciding if anyone is thoughtless etc

I know most of what they post is garbage but I looked into this one. It seems pretty promising.

[lucyginger]

Would love to Lucy. I'd like to bring a uke too, but won't because I really don't have the capacity, travelling Ninja-Light and on the coach. Maybe someone will have brought one. I don't do cheesy, but love singing/playing with people who actually can! I know that sounds mega-snobby, but I think you know what I mean

Ben

We'll have to see if we can commandear (sp?) one for a bit! And yes, I know what you mean

[lucyginger]

As for The Who, I'm not a fan so that's no pyramid headliners for me!

[Curlygirl]

I'm not either Lucy. All the better for me as it means I can leave in daylight for my Birmingham hotel.

I'm off to bed peeps, 5am start tomorrow. Night night lovely ones x

[thurlow84]

Night night cg

[Babylon sister]

I know and it is almost certainly true - but GC on FB is utter garbage with so many trolls posting their insider knowledge I left.

A serious amount of real rubbish on there - but my sarcasm failed to show itself in the written word, as is quite normal

but as I said above, I shall wait to hear the reasons etc before deciding if anyone is thoughtless etc

I think I'll do the same Matty, I'm not convinced by all this. I'm not a fan of the who and didn't hang around for them in 2007. It doesn't make any sense to cancel 2 nights in Paris to attend gf.

[Babylon sister]

I'm not either Lucy. All the better for me as it means I can leave in daylight for my Birmingham hotel.

I'm off to bed peeps, 5am start tomorrow. Night night lovely ones x

Night CG, I had a double espresso at 4pm so no sleep for me tonight xx

[thurlow84]

Tonight i have mostly been listening to

[carlosj]

For a Green Leftie that would seem rather odd

He has kids too, that's so bourgeois.

[Mr Splodge]

To be fair to the forum, almost everyone, even those acknowledging that they will probably go see The Who, are united in decrying it as a really shitty thing to do. Mrs Ben and I have spent many a long day indoctrinating our three in the morals of making, and honouring, commitments. "Yes, George, I know that the party sounds really fun, and that 'everyone' will be there, but you have committed previously to playing for your football team, and they're counting on you, so that's really what you should do, isn't it?".

There's a heartbreaking link to an email from a guy from BRAZIL, contacting the Ffrench venue for clarification as he's booked his flight, accommodation etc. for that gig. And another post on The Who forum from January from a British guy who, at the time, could not contain his joy that he would be watching his favourite band, in Paris, on the day of his 50th birthday.

Just a rude and disrespectful way to treat the people who are the sole reason that they find themselves in such a position of privilege. No fans = no band, gents.

(a bit cross) Ben

So agree Ben, from a not happy simon

[Mr Splodge]

This weekend

Saturday, new van purchased then visited Matty and wen to pub, had a fab night with lots of laughter.

Sunday saw bluebells, had one of the best Sunday Lunches (in mattys local) I have every had. Mega yum yum

Today, packed the new van and changed Air and polen filter in new van.

Blooming knackered

Away next weeken for our first adventure

[thurlow84]

This weekend

Saturday, new van purchased then visited Matty and wen to pub, had a fab night with lots of laughter.

Sunday saw bluebells, had one of the best Sunday Lunches (in mattys local) I have every had. Mega yum yum

Today, packed the new van and changed Air and polen filter in new van.

Blooming knackered

Away next weeken for our first adventure

Sounds like you've had a good weekend, where are you adventuring at next weekend?

[Mr Splodge]

We are still wondering where our first adventure will be.

[thurlow84]

I like random adventures they're fun

[mr gumby]

To be fair to the forum, almost everyone, even those acknowledging that they will probably go see The Who, are united in decrying it as a really shitty thing to do. Mrs Ben and I have spent many a long day indoctrinating our three in the morals of making, and honouring, commitments. "Yes, George, I know that the party sounds really fun, and that 'everyone' will be there, but you have committed previously to playing for your football team, and they're counting on you, so that's really what you should do, isn't it?".

There's a heartbreaking link to an email from a guy from BRAZIL, contacting the Ffrench venue for clarification as he's booked his flight, accommodation etc. for that gig. And another post on The Who forum from January from a British guy who, at the time, could not contain his joy that he would be watching his favourite band, in Paris, on the day of his 50th birthday.

Just a rude and disrespectful way to treat the people who are the sole reason that they find themselves in such a position of privilege. No fans = no band, gents.

(a bit cross) Ben

It certainly is a difficult one, Ben.

As you say, almost everyone has said they dislike the way their fans are being treated. The question then becomes what to do about it.

You've said on other threads that you're not interested in seeing them anyway, so your choice is quite easy, but what about those who would be interested?

I'm what you'd call a 'greatest hits' fan of The Who, I've heard a few albums, but only own the singles. In normal circumstances I'd be pretty chuffed at them being announced, as I'd never normally pay their ticket prices to see them, but this situation with the Paris gigs gives me a dilemma. If I go to see them, I may well enjoy it, but it may leave a 'sour taste in the mouth'. On the other hand, if I don't go on principle, I miss what will almost certainly be my only chance to see them live, what my Nan would call 'cutting off my nose to spite my face'.

I very much doubt the number of people opting to stay away as a protest will have a huge impact on the crowd size, so the band, and the festival, are unlikely to notice any discontent. Most of the crowd won't even be aware of the cancelled gigs, and many who are will still go anyway.

I think, for the moment, all I can do is wait and see. Firstly, wait and see if they are indeed playing glasto. Second, wait and see if they do something out of the ordinary to recompense the fans who are losing out due to the cancelled Paris gigs. Finally, wait and see if any other act that is a 'must see' for me is headlining another stage that night, which could make my decision easier!

[mr gumby]

Anyway, time to catch some zeds I think. Wonder if we'll get another announcement tomorrow. Seems a popular guess, before refund date and the election. Fingers crossed, I'd like some more names to salivate over!

Night all

[carlosj]

It's sad if they have cancelled just to appear at the festival, against their fans who paid up already.