Philosophy and all that jazz

[eFestivals]

10 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Leon, who has a veggie food stall in West Holts, seems to have been serving up grub at the fest since 1983:

http://www.leonlewis.co.uk/leon-festivals.html

yeah, there's a number of other older ones still around, but not a huge number, and most of the 'famous' ones today are post-2000.

[stuartbert two hats]

9 minutes ago, russycarps said:

It's hard to believe that anyone could have enjoyed Glastonbury in 1998 when you think there were no stalls selling halloumi.

You do realise that this hypothetical time travel doesn't include being young and full of hope again?

[CaledonianGonzo]

Or a full head of hair.

[Miesh]

On 22 March 2016 at 11:25 AM, Spindles said:

If you watch these and feel that Glastonbury has lost it there is probably no helping you, to be honest.

I've been a bit stressed the last few days.  I've just watched these and the feeling of happiness and calm I have now is awesome. Thanks for posting.

The festival has changed and will continue to change but the feelings I get when I'm there don't change.  I can't wait.

[Sawdusty surfer]

25 or 30 years ago, if you lost your wallet , you would be wasting your time going to Lost Property to try to find it. Now, you would probably be reunited with it. That is a large part of what I'd call The Glastonbury Spirit. 

 Got a few Glastonburys under my belt and I know that the place still has soul, and a lovely one at that.

[eFestivals]

9 hours ago, Sawdusty Surfer said:

25 or 30 years ago, if you lost your wallet , you would be wasting your time going to Lost Property to try to find it.

Not true (in the case of my ex, anyhow).

It was handed in and she got it back ... tho light of the cash that had been in it.

 

[jparx]

Is 'the spirit of Glastonbury' not just a reflection of contemporary, 'alternative culture'? If that's the case, the festival is bound to evolve over time, as does 'alternative culture'. 

[Charm]

I think the whole area is a very special place, the atmosphere in Glastonbury town can be magical and there is a general feeling of loveliness all year round, pilgrims have been finding their way to Glastonbury for a very long time and I like to think that us festival goers are just carrying on the tradition. 
Charm x

[mikeydredlox]

I went three times in the 90's - I would say it has gained much more than it has lost

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

But......but......the wax flares...!

[mikeydredlox]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

But......but......the wax flares...!

christ, I had forgotten about those - they were rubbish

Edited March 24, 2016 by mikeydredlox

[stuartbert two hats]

It was nice before I realised the horrific results of Chinese lanterns. So beautiful without any context.

[russycarps]

the wax flares were still there well into the 2000s werent they? Pretty sure they were there as recently as macca.

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

If you don't remember wax flares being used for some reason then you weren't there, man.

[stardustjunkie]

6 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

It was nice before I realised the horrific results of Chinese lanterns. So beautiful without any context.

2010 was my first year and I was amazed at how beautiful the sky looked with the Chinese lanterns. I'm the same as you though - now I know the risks, I wont go near one and have discouraged friends/family using them.

[Yokel Again]

4 hours ago, jparx said:

Is 'the spirit of Glastonbury' not just a reflection of contemporary, 'alternative culture'? If that's the case, the festival is bound to evolve over time, as does 'alternative culture'. 

Very true. Is there as much alternative culture though these days? And / or is Glastonbury as 'alternative'?

Just asking the question.

We have some people coming this year who I couldn't in a million years have imagined coming with us even 10 years ago. 

[russycarps]

1 minute ago, Yokel Again said:

Very true. Is there as much alternative culture though these days? And / or is Glastonbury as 'alternative'?

Just asking the question.

We have some people coming this year who I couldn't in a million years have imagined coming with us even 10 years ago. 

alternative culture these days is not having a facebook or twitter account.

 

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

So's my dad!