OneLittleFish Posted May 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, nikkic said: "Why would you wanna sleep in a tent?" Because my house is fucking shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilkyJoe Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 "Oh I saw a little bit of that on the telly last year, it looked quite good" Quite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 1 minute ago, OneLittleFish said: Because my house is fucking shit. Because I like to go to bed ridiculously cold and wake up in a sauna at 5 am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 "You can't eat 15 burgers in five days and still lose weight" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penrhos Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) Why all the panic for a ticket in October when you don't know the line-up. Then if you don't get one "who cares it'll only be muddy and the line-up for V looks good". My boss was the best one - "Why have you booked a week in June 2019 off as holiday already?" Edited May 7, 2017 by Penrhos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy92 Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 I'm sure all my work colleagues think I get blackout drunk 24/7 and take all the substances in the world (far from it, I don't take any ha!) and are always amazed I make it into work on the Monday. They have a funny perception of what goes on at the festival, mostly have a bit of gin and see as many bands as I can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 "it's just too commercial these days", from people who've not been since Budweiser was the sponsor and there was a Virgin tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoptildrop Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 Usually something about the toilets, not having a shower and Pyramid headliners not being to expectations..... so other lineups better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DareToDibble Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 "Is it really worth the effort of getting tickets and then making the journey? I saw all the mud on the news..." Selfishly, I'm happy for them to think it isn't worth it. Less ticket competition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Lee Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 The one I get the most is people asking who the headliners are / were. As if that's the sole reason to go or not. Then they're amazed if I didn't actually see them, despite me telling them there's a load of other stuff to see and do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcade fireman Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 43 minutes ago, Lucy92 said: I'm sure all my work colleagues think I get blackout drunk 24/7 and take all the substances in the world (far from it, I don't take any ha!) and are always amazed I make it into work on the Monday. They have a funny perception of what goes on at the festival, mostly have a bit of gin and see as many bands as I can! I don't think it's a misconception to be amazed you're in work on the Monday - substances or not! The trekking all over the site alone needs at least a days' rest and I'm not back until the Wednesday - I think many take Tuesday off too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sedra Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 "Aren't you too old now to keep going to Glastonbury? ( I'm 56!) "you're not going to Glastonbury again are you? ( 19th this year!) " Why do you still want to go to Glastonbury at your age? " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneCircle Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 48 minutes ago, Lucy92 said: I'm sure all my work colleagues think I get blackout drunk 24/7 and take all the substances in the world (far from it, I don't take any ha!) and are always amazed I make it into work on the Monday. They have a funny perception of what goes on at the festival, mostly have a bit of gin and see as many bands as I can! No way would I have managed to work on post Glastonbury Monday, I am still on site! Impressed by your stamina @lucy92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalschools.price Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Jennings74 said: What time do the steward guide you out of the arena and back to your tent? Dowload has better bands!! (only if you like metal) Yeah, Download (and Reading for that matter) has better bands for me personally.The Glastonbury line up has very little for me but I still love just wondering around and always have a good time. Glastonbury isn't just about the line-up but it's impossible to explain that to someone who hasn't been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 9 hours ago, grumpyhack said: There's no such thing as bad weather at a festival - just the wrong clothing. I have a lot of love and respect for you GH, but with all the will in the world, that's cobblers. That mud last year, no way clothes can mitigate that. That Friday in 2011, you could have been in North Sea sou'wester oilskins, still bloody miserable. 2007, even a self contained astronaut suit wouldn'thave stopped it being a washout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 or maybe I'm just a softie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy92 Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Oh when I say work Monday I meant Tuesday. Sunday brain not in gear yesterday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetaKate Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 My parents are fairly certain loads of people get raped at the festival....(I know unfortunately a few people do) but I think that it is a giant misconception (and one I have to hear quite regularly) I haven't even told them how our tent got broken into while we were sleeping in it. Or how I had a bloke whip out his pecker at me while I was dancing. Or how my friend passed out and faceplanted in the mud. They just have a general feeling that the whole thing is unsafe, and it's impossible to explain to them that I feel safer at glasto than I do out in the rest of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 48 minutes ago, Mardy said: I have a lot of love and respect for you GH, but with all the will in the world, that's cobblers. That mud last year, no way clothes can mitigate that. That Friday in 2011, you could have been in North Sea sou'wester oilskins, still bloody miserable. 2007, even a self contained astronaut suit wouldn'thave stopped it being a washout. One year, I can't remember which, I wanted to see a particular band - again I can't remember which - and I sat in my chair, swathed in waterproofs in the hissing rain and enjoyed a great set. I've tramped around in thick squelchy mud, taking it slowly and carefully and wearing decent boots and had a great time. Yes, it can be a bit of an endurance challenge but I still reckon if you prepare well you can enjoy Glastonbury whatever the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuttlep Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 8 hours ago, sedra said: "Aren't you too old now to keep going to Glastonbury? ( I'm 56!) "you're not going to Glastonbury again are you? ( 19th this year!) " Why do you still want to go to Glastonbury at your age? " you'd think they get the point that after 19 festivals that you will be going until you drop I get most people saying "id love to go but can't get tickets / can't afford tickets / couldn't not shower for 5 days" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlpowell Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 A young girl working behind the bar last night over heard us talking about bearded and then Glasto and says ..."Oh are you going to park life", we say no, Bearded theory then Glastonbury ... She says " Im not going to Glastonbury ive been told its really bad and whats bearded thoery" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, grumpyhack said: One year, I can't remember which, I wanted to see a particular band - again I can't remember which - and I sat in my chair, swathed in waterproofs in the hissing rain and enjoyed a great set. I've tramped around in thick squelchy mud, taking it slowly and carefully and wearing decent boots and had a great time. Yes, it can be a bit of an endurance challenge but I still reckon if you prepare well you can enjoy Glastonbury whatever the weather. Yeah, I guess. For some people. Not for me, I've got be honest, it's probably the single most important thing. Good weather far outweighs any other consideration for me, even the lineup. I'm bound to have a good time if the weather is dry and sunny, it's maybe possible, but unlikely for me to enjoy it nearly as much in the rain, or the mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 There are always loads of great moments in a wet year, but they're framed against a backdrop of Passchendaele-like misery. Fuck a 5 minute walk taking 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miesh Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 58 minutes ago, MetaKate said: My parents are fairly certain loads of people get raped at the festival....(I know unfortunately a few people do) but I think that it is a giant misconception (and one I have to hear quite regularly) I haven't even told them how our tent got broken into while we were sleeping in it. Or how I had a bloke whip out his pecker at me while I was dancing. Or how my friend passed out and faceplanted in the mud. They just have a general feeling that the whole thing is unsafe, and it's impossible to explain to them that I feel safer at glasto than I do out in the rest of the world. My mum this year "oh you're still going on your own then? I'm worried and hoped you'd change your mind. How can you go when you won't know anyone?" I tried explaining how friendly people are, camp solo, that I am an independent 38 year old etc. She still doesn't get it. My friends don't say anything but I can tell by their eyes they think I'm mad. I've not even told them I'm not seeing Ed. I can't be bothered to explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterfalls212434 Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 that the majority makeup of the crowd is split between z list celebs and posh city workers coming down to the country for a week to play at being hippies but with designer gear,.......not saying Glastonbury attracts none of these people but its definitely not what the festival is about as many make out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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