e_p Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 sprightly grandparents have surprised us by saying they want to go next year. even if it is only investigating it, do you think they could manage it? they wouldnt have a problem with the less savoury aspects, its more the logisitics and whether they would be welcome? they are music lovers, but you might not find them brocking out to Randall in the salon carousel. i'm torn myself. they have a caravan - are their any options that could use that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themuel Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 I took my Nan for the first time when she was 75. It was the year Shirley Bassey played. She says it was the best weekend of her life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Interesting Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Do it you are never too old to experience something amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwinstanley Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Never too old! Age is just a number, you are only as old as you feel! I say they should go for it, they can do as much or as little as they want and I'm sure they won't be bored! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russycarps Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Depends, did they vote leave or remain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 They would be welcome, but could find it challenging, especially on a muddy year like this one. What's their mobility like? Do you think they would be ok with the walk from the caravan parks in mud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyfairy! Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 As long as they can get to from the campervans down the hill (if East) then go for it. It doesn;t matter how much they experience, they'll have an amazing time We took a seriously ill friend 3 years ago, she didn't make it as far as the pyramid, but she made it every day to circus, caberet and even made it to the Park one evening with our help and she had the most amazing weekend If they want to go, then go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastoEls Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 100% in. Of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya_concha Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) absolutely they should go if they want to. Anyone that age if healthy in mind and body will tell you that inside they feel years younger and what could give them more a breath of fresh air than several days at Glastonbury? You KNOW they will get nothing but respect and nice gesures from those around them, they'd love it. Tent wise, I would think seriously about maybe a Coleman Octagon tent that you can stand up in in the entire interior. I am only 51 but not fit and I find mine essential kit. Obviously weather will be a massive factor but being 75 they will have plenty of experience of bad weather in blighty. ~I am going to keep going till I drop, its been part of my life since 1985 and cannot do without it... Peace x Edited July 5, 2016 by ya_concha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at_derby77 Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 No doubt in my mind , DO IT i believe everyone should go once in their life to experience it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmb1992 Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 No way not too old! ust the kind of diversity that makes Glasto special!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwinstanley Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 They will regret not going in some way I'm sure, can't see them regretting it if they do go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chawk Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 I'd give it a go. They can always just go home if it is too much- a better option than getting to 90 and saying 'wish I'd done that ' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie G Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Explore all off site caravan/cottage options for them, that way they can take it or leave it as and when the decide.... As long as they can get a taxi home at 5am after a massive night at the spider then all will be well with the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Glasto Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 I spoke to a couple this year who were in their 80s. They were struggling with the mud so taking it slow, but were 'thoroughly enjoying themselves'. Total respect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveTLizard Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 As I told someone the other day who'd never been, but told me I shouldn't be going as I'm too old. ........ there's no age limit on fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Telephone Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 I would not begrudge a 75-year old using a camping chair to sit watching acts. Not like some chuffing 18-year olds I saw doing it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex DeLarge Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 75 would make them younger than some of the acts, it will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Not necessarily applicable to your grandparents (although it may be, who knows?) but one of the best things I've ever seen at Glastonbury was a couple that looked like Old Father Time's parents, sat in deckchairs at the acoustic stage in the sunshine, enjoying a cup of tea and a particularly large joint. And they looked as happy as I've seen anyone look. Like anyone I think that if you / they adjust expectations and approach dependent on the weather, they'd have as good a time as anyone. In fact probably better, as they'll probably get offered spaces to sit down. So in conclusion, hell yes they should have a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 56 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: They would be welcome, but could find it challenging, especially on a muddy year like this one. What's their mobility like? Do you think they would be ok with the walk from the caravan parks in mud? How did you get on Stuartbert? Similar "experience" and all. *ducks and runs for cover* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Telephone Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 My 68-year old Mum has voiced her interest in attending next year. She went to the very first one back in 1970 and has not been since. She drives the 300 yards distance between her house and her hairdressers, so I very much doubt she would cope with the hill of death. She voted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 I'd say go for it with a caravan in CV East. The problems for many people are the same: lugging all your gear in and getting a good night's sleep. A caravan solves both of those problems. I wouldn't do it any more if I couldn't take my caravan. And yes, take a camping chair. Ideal to pause and watch the world go by and strike up conversations with randoms, provided you sit somewhere sensible. It really depends on their level of fitness. Stress that they'll be walking at least 10 miles a day - albeit in gentle bursts, not one long routemarch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 5 minutes ago, Quark said: How did you get on Stuartbert? Similar "experience" and all. *ducks and runs for cover* Well, I was in bed when the Saturday night headliners started, I know my limits at 37 3/4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amfy Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 My mum went for the first time at 69 and I thought she would only want to do it once for the experience, but she went again at 70! she even camped. Came and joined us by coach on Friday morning carrying just her own change of clothes and we did the rest. She says that every year she is waiting for us to get a camper van so she can go again! To be brutally honest the problem wasn't so much her age as her being on her own with us, which meant that what we did had to revolve around her. For example - we had to choose Coldplay over The Chemical Brothers! On her last night we went to see Beyoncé, and I was soon bored and would have left that set to see The Streets if we hadn't been with mum, but being with her, we had to pick and act and stick to it, because flying about wasn't an option. I needed a couple of years of getting my Glastonbury freedom back before I could take her again, but God willing I will! It was amazing to share Glastonbury with my mum. She loved it so much! If your grandparents go together, then they can totally take it at their own pace and choose what they want to see. Maybe just checking in with you occasionally in case there is anything you can make easier for them, or to spend some really special time together. They'll be more than fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfuhruhurr Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Slipping in the mud would be the only reason not to risk it. CV East - bottom of hill very tricky. Plus railway to Other pretty bad. Only other issue would be mud around the loos - might need a bit of planning ahead! Old folks falling over hard isn't good - so it is a serious issue to plan through. If non-muddy, then can't see any reason not to - it'd be fab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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