Northtim Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Sort of looks like something marked out in the field about where Arcadia would be? Unless it is just a flock of birds that has flown away on next pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuttlep Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 just waiting for the morning when i log on and see the pier has started being built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, shuttlep said: just waiting for the morning when i log on and see the pier has started being built I'm always blown away that with 75 days to go all that's up so far is half a tarpaulin on the Pyramid and some infrastructure work. They pretty much build a small town from nothing in just over two months. Amazing when you think about it 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuttlep Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 38 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said: I'm always blown away that with 75 days to go all that's up so far is half a tarpaulin on the Pyramid and some infrastructure work. They pretty much build a small town from nothing in just over two months. Amazing when you think about it it blows my mind from a planning perspective, like why aren't they there now sorting Arcadia out , or the pier or the tents. they must have it down to a fine art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshuwarr Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, shuttlep said: it blows my mind from a planning perspective, like why aren't they there now sorting Arcadia out , or the pier or the tents. they must have it down to a fine art I think part of it must be cost and the fact that parts of the infrastructure will be in use elsewhere (I guess?). Structures going up earlier would also mean more security needed earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 50 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said: I'm always blown away that with 75 days to go all that's up so far is half a tarpaulin on the Pyramid and some infrastructure work. They pretty much build a small town from nothing in just over two months. Amazing when you think about it It really is awesome. An incredible logistical exercise especially if you see the site before any work has commenced. The clear up operation is amazing, returning the site to farmland. It’s hard to explain to people who haven’t have the great fortune to have been to the festival what an experience it is. The excitement is building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumbles Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, shuttlep said: it blows my mind from a planning perspective, like why aren't they there now sorting Arcadia out , or the pier or the tents. they must have it down to a fine art I guess nearly 50 years of expertise and also so much work done over the year (long drops etc) made it easier. I guess Arcadia doesn't fall under the festivals remit as as such its a touring thing and setup by the arcadia folk. Would love to see a time montage from April > July (edit found one on youtube!) Edited April 12, 2019 by tumbles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, tumbles said: Would love to see a time montage from April > July A documentary that captures the build from the first day until the point when the gates are opened would be fantastic. I can only imagine the rollercoaster that it must be for all concerned, particularly with events like pre-festival downpours in 2016 when the whole event was apparently hours from being cancelled 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukeicon Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 36 minutes ago, tumbles said: I guess nearly 50 years of expertise and also so much work done over the year (long drops etc) made it easier. I guess Arcadia doesn't fall under the festivals remit as as such its a touring thing and setup by the arcadia folk. Would love to see a time montage from April > July (edit found one on youtube!) Here's one I did from the old camera in 2010. Camera runs from 13/05/2010 until 15/07/2010 There's a few more recent ones on YouTube. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumbles Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said: A documentary that captures the build from the first day until the point when the gates are opened would be fantastic. I can only imagine the rollercoaster that it must be for all concerned, particularly with events like pre-festival downpours in 2016 when the whole event was apparently hours from being cancelled This one is great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Chomper Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 A bus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madyaker Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Could it be a cider bus perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumbles Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, Madyaker said: Could it be a cider bus perhaps? Wondered if it was accommodation for pier builders ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, Madyaker said: Could it be a cider bus perhaps? bit early ... I would have thought ... unless they are being extra careful because of previous breakdowns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Not cider bus. Too small. Cider Bus typically arrives Tuesday before anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DareToDibble Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said: A documentary that captures the build from the first day until the point when the gates are opened would be fantastic. I can only imagine the rollercoaster that it must be for all concerned, particularly with events like pre-festival downpours in 2016 when the whole event was apparently hours from being cancelled I remember in the build up to it my non-Glasto going friends were asking if I was worried about it being cancelled and strangely it never once entered my head. I remember just thinking “It’s Glastonbury” Turns out it appears I should have been worried all along!? Edited April 12, 2019 by DareToDibble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilton digger Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 the bus has been kicking around site for a couple of years. It was parked by the Pyramid for a bit but was moved up to recycling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, pilton digger said: the bus has been kicking around site for a couple of years. It was parked by the Pyramid for a bit but was moved up to recycling. I think they moved it just to give us something to get excited about on this thread today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 From previous years, things start to kick off in earnest when the generators arrive by the Pyramid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug85 Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Pinhead said: Not cider bus. Too small. Cider Bus typically arrives Tuesday before anyway. Yeah way too early. In 2016 it got stuck in the mud on the way in on the Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, Doug85 said: Yeah way too early. In 2016 it got stuck in the mud on the way in on the Tuesday. All the more reason to bring it in early, one of the essentials of the festival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 4 hours ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said: A documentary that captures the build from the first day until the point when the gates are opened would be fantastic. I can only imagine the rollercoaster that it must be for all concerned, particularly with events like pre-festival downpours in 2016 when the whole event was apparently hours from being cancelled Kevin should do a Grand Designs on the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffy Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 13 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: Kevin should do a Grand Designs on the place. Keep him away FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Woffy said: Keep him away FFS. What do you have against Kevin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daclown28 Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 2 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: What do you have against Kevin? I have nothing against him but do find it suspicious that alot of the women on grand designs seem to fall pregnant mid build after Kevin has visited. I think he's a fertile chap that's for sure . 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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