First timers

[waynewdk]

how are you feeling?

[festivalf]

Very excited, possibly overprepared! I've seen a few advice threads but is there anything you guys would recommend doing while I'm there? Obviously there's plenty of acts to see and stumbling around to do, but it'd be nice to have some ideas for between acts. Only one of us has been before.

 

I saw something about climbing up the big hill at night without turning around until you get to the top, maybe some more things like that.

Edited June 19, 2015 by festivalf

[McCor]

Same here, was convinced I was going to pack light, but I think I've got everything I need. Finished work today for 2 weeks, I'm excited, slightly nervous for some reason! Counting the days til Thursday!

[davidishere]

See if anything ive downsized and im not taking as much as i planned..i dont wanna lug around a bunch of stuff and i figured the essentials il just buy at the festival if the weather gets really bad....but yes otherwise im pretty nervous

[bethannny]

EXCITED.

Also, pretty ill. But mainly excited.

[bennyhana22]

Fluctuating between lunatic hysterical euphoria and a healthy anxiety about the weather! I've done horrendous weather at festivals and still had a brilliant time, but I really want my first GF not to be narrated by the weather, especially as the line-up is, for me, stellar. I'm confident from obsessional Weather Thread Watch^© that it's going to be a mostly dry festival, but I'm greedy and would love some properly warm sunshine on my bones as I try to take in all that Worthy Farm holds.

 

Still fighting the almost absurd volume of the line-up to compress it into a 'plan', whilst being mindful of sticking to my promise of not attempting to prescribe or over-engineer how I want my festival to go.

 

Just one shift left at work on Monday during which I will do my level best not to be entirely distracted, as that can have fairly significant consequences in my case! Then Tuesday to finish prepping before the thrill of the first coach out of Birmingham. 

 

I love the period leading up to my annual festival, whichever it may be, but given the drama of securing my ticket in October, this has been unlike anything I've experienced previously. After the festival, I really do need to try to think about something else, at least some of the time. Or will I be consumed by preparation for Ticket Day all over again?!

 

Most of all, I'm so excited to meet as many people as I possibly can. I feel more 'at home' at a festival than almost anywhere else, because of the communal feelings of so many like-minded people. I just know that, like in so many other ways, Glastonbury will be a level apart from pretty much anywhere else in terms of the vibe.

 

Have a wonderful festival everyone, and thanks for letting me join the family. The forum ride that got me here has been an absolute pleasure...including Matt42!

 

 

Ben

[waynewdk]

Firstly dont worry about the weather, no one really notices when there drinking for 5 days, unless its extreme, i suggest pitching tent, put a few beers in a bag, and do, a full lap of the festival, while its light, and your relatively sober, sit and have a break at the stone circle for example, if something catches your eye, go for it, no plans, no timetable just wander, take a highlighter pen, sit up at stone circle, and mark up your time table book with your must see acts, you will get it on entry attached to a Laynard

[bennyhana22]

Firstly dont worry about the weather, no one really notices when there drinking for 5 days, unless its extreme, i suggest pitching tent, put a few beers in a bag, and do, a full lap of the festival, while its light, and your relatively sober, sit and have a break at the stone circle for example, if something catches your eye, go for it, no plans, no timetable just wander, take a highlighter pen, sit up at stone circle, and mark up your time table book with your must see acts, you will get it on entry attached to a Laynard

 

Thanks, wayne.

 

I've had lots of tips and advice over the last few months, for which I am very grateful. As I said, I have very much promised myself not to plan too much, but I very much intend to spend a massive chunk of Wednesday (hopefully pitched by 1030-1100h) walking and walking and walking. I am really fit, so I have no worries about that. I'm going to try to at least see as many areas as I can and just quietly (and possibly slightly tearily - I'm an emotional tit at times) take it all in. Aiming to do that, stopping wherever it feels right, until the eFests meet, at which point I can feel all self-conscious and disappoint all those who have written nice things too, and about, me on these boards over the last few months!

 

 

Ben

[Voxxeh]

Ultra excited, but also kind of hoping I'll live to share the experience.

[Twisted Melon]

As long as it's not a biblical downpour you will have the time of your lives. There is nothing like Glastonbury. Make sure you explore and get involved in the madness

[CiaranMc]

Mega excited.

But...

Glastonbury introduced the weather thread into my life. It's got a lot to make up for.

[bamber]

I was a first timer back in 1981, aged just 16

 

You all have a very long journey ahead of you. Enjoy the ride.

 

[frostypaw]

Or will I be consumed by preparation for Ticket Day all over again?!

Yup. Sorry.

Always jealous of first timers. Remember there's many more to come - don't feel you have to see it all by a long shot. Took me many festivals and wouldn't take a single one of those back to see it all quicker.

[slash's hat]

I have that feeling of going on a rollercoaster. Looks fun from the back of the queue but get more excited and nervous the closer you get. Think I've reached where they pull the bars down and I think I want to get off....but I can't and won't.

[carlos_londres]

Love that analogy slash. Exactly where I'm at. Nervous but Cant wait!

Also just realised whilst I've done the research I actually haven't acted much on it. Don't have a torch. No waterproof trousers (might just swerve these). No baby wipes (eeeeee). i wanted a ground sheet as well to carry around and make use around the site. Ahh better get to the shops.

[Zoo Music Girl]

Lovely thread! Taking two first timers this year, which only adds to my excitement

This year will be my 7th unbelievably and I still don't think I've seen it all. It rapidly went from a thing I'd always wanted to do to the highlight of my year.

[Mrsjones17]

Hey it's my first time I'm so excited even bought a shee wee lol

[sebcity]

Little worried about the drive over from Dublin. Apart from that I cannot wait!! Can't wait to go exploring!

[CarrieP]

First timer, coming solo from Australia. Super excited and nervous, but not really sure why! I think once the tent is pitched i will be fine as i can then wander and enjoy Any must do suggestions?!

[sloseph]

In the next few days I'm either going to get sacked, sectioned or just straight up explode with excitement

I genuinely don't know how I'm going to cope with the coach journey there, if I get to the gates and haven't pissed myself with excitement it's going to be a miracle

[Gutterflower]

For me the number one thing to do on the wednesday or Thursday is take a walk up to the top of the stone circle and watch the sunset over the festival especially if it's your first time. Will take your breath away. Still does it for me after 8 years.

[waynewdk]

Hey it's my first time I'm so excited even bought a shee wee lol

Mrs Jones Mrs Jones wake up now

[Perks]

First timer, coming solo from Australia. Super excited and nervous, but not really sure why! I think once the tent is pitched i will be fine as i can then wander and enjoy Any must do suggestions?!

Dude! Get yourself pitched up, go for a walk, and just let the place make suggestions for you...it's great at that. You'll have a great time. Enjoy it.

[grumpyhack]

For me the number one thing to do on the wednesday or Thursday is take a walk up to the top of the stone circle and watch the sunset over the festival especially if it's your first time. Will take your breath away. Still does it for me after 8 years.

 

Yes but.... walk up BUT DON'T LOOK ROUND UNTIL YOU'VE REACHED THE TOP.  Then turn round and the view will blow your mind with excitement.

[sheffieldlady]

The hill walk near the Glastonbury sign with the sun setting is an amazing experience - I love doing that every Wednesday. The best advice is to get lost - wonder, wonder and wonder some more. You will find amazing things and completely lose track of time.

I am loving all the levels of excitement though - I am sure you will all have a brilliant time