Glasto hacks 2.0

[yehbutnobut]

27 minutes ago, rosieangel said:

If you would like to get into the Rabbit Hole then bring some carrots with you! Somebody on this forum suggested it was a trick which could help you get into the secret part. I took some carrots with me in 2017 and then we joined the long queue for the Rabbit Hole on (i think) the Friday or Saturday night... By chance the bouncer/people on the door wandered over to our group at which point I took out my carrots and presented them. They then immediately escorted us to an entrance round on the left of the hole and we walked straight in! We overtook about a 40-50 strong queue!

So i can vouch for the effectiveness of this hack and pass it on to somebody else in the Glasto spirit! ?

I have informed Mrs Yehbutnobut of this: 

[rosieangel]

4 minutes ago, yehbutnobut said:

I have informed Mrs Yehbutnobut of this: 

We were so euphoric at getting in that we went straight into the hot tub in there! 

the best of luck!

[MetaKate]

1 hour ago, rosieangel said:

We were so euphoric at getting in that we went straight into the hot tub in there! 

the best of luck!

Ive been in there but didnt find a hot tub!!

Someone else told me the carrot trick in 2016 and I happened to find a carrot laying in the mud on the Sunday. 

I thought "this is bullshit, no way a carrot will get me in" but I picked it up, cleaned all the mud off, and carried it around in my bag all day. 

I got seperated from my friends that night... and was a bit pleased because I knew now I could try my carrot (they all thought I was mad) 

I waited in the line for a bit, not sure how to wave around a carrot for entry, until the people behind me started saying they wished they had a carrot again. 

They told me where to try and said they'd save my spot in line just in case. 

Alas, the March Hare told me it was the wrong type of carrot, and it needed green bits on the top. 

I went back to the line and waited to get in (I was already half way to the front by the time I tried the carrot). 

In 2017 I brought the right carrots but never ended up in the park at the right time, so still dont know for sure. 

[Kim Wrong-Un]

So someone needs to tell the Co-op to order in a large quantity of carrots.  And to ensure that the QC check only allows green headed ones.

Could be a game changer.

[Crazyfool01]

6 minutes ago, Kim Wrong-Un said:

So someone needs to tell the Co-op to order in a large quantity of carrots.  And to ensure that the QC check only allows green headed ones.

Could be a game changer.

I doubt they do any with green bits ...right im off to raid the parents garden if the rabbits haven't beaten me to it  

[ICGenie]

6 hours ago, rosieangel said:

If you would like to get into the Rabbit Hole then bring some carrots with you! Somebody on this forum suggested it was a trick which could help you get into the secret part. I took some carrots with me in 2017 and then we joined the long queue for the Rabbit Hole on (i think) the Friday or Saturday night... By chance the bouncer/people on the door wandered over to our group at which point I took out my carrots and presented them. They then immediately escorted us to an entrance round on the left of the hole and we walked straight in! We overtook about a 40-50 strong queue!

So i can vouch for the effectiveness of this hack and pass it on to somebody else in the Glasto spirit! ?

@H.M.V - add carrots to the shopping list ?

[Sezz]

On 6/12/2019 at 1:13 PM, Pat test Tracey said:

Practice at home until you can relax enough to do it. I was the same, use the proper she wee ones not cheaper rubber imitations as they work a treat and def no leaks. I was then able to use the cardboard ones they hand out at glasto no problems and those loos were a joy to use. Literally, esp after a ton of whisky and coke! Have been raving about shewees ever since. Good luck!! 

Are they just so you dont have to hover or do you use the urinals with them?

[Brave Sir Robin]

11 hours ago, rosieangel said:

If you would like to get into the Rabbit Hole then bring some carrots with you! Somebody on this forum suggested it was a trick which could help you get into the secret part. I took some carrots with me in 2017 and then we joined the long queue for the Rabbit Hole on (i think) the Friday or Saturday night... By chance the bouncer/people on the door wandered over to our group at which point I took out my carrots and presented them. They then immediately escorted us to an entrance round on the left of the hole and we walked straight in! We overtook about a 40-50 strong queue!

So i can vouch for the effectiveness of this hack and pass it on to somebody else in the Glasto spirit! ?

@ian the worm, care to comment?

[ian the worm]

7 hours ago, Brave Sir Robin said:

@ian the worm, care to comment?

I believe something amazing happens when you present with a cabbage. ? 

Or was it broccoli? ?

It’ll never happen so we’ll never know.

Curious. 

[I feel like Pablo]

21 hours ago, rosieangel said:

If you would like to get into the Rabbit Hole then bring some carrots with you! Somebody on this forum suggested it was a trick which could help you get into the secret part. I took some carrots with me in 2017 and then we joined the long queue for the Rabbit Hole on (i think) the Friday or Saturday night... By chance the bouncer/people on the door wandered over to our group at which point I took out my carrots and presented them. They then immediately escorted us to an entrance round on the left of the hole and we walked straight in! We overtook about a 40-50 strong queue!

So i can vouch for the effectiveness of this hack and pass it on to somebody else in the Glasto spirit! ?

Think it must be hit and miss as to who is in charge of the queue as to whether this works. 

In 2015 we took carrots after hearing this to be true in years previous and when we presented them (rather ceremoniously) we were just laughed at and told to get to the back of the queue.

Both embarassing and disappointing. 

[lexlogic]

For those of you who, like me suffer cold feet at night, even with socks...?

Heat pads for pain make a decent hot water bottle to slip into your sleeping bag. They’re particularly good when you can’t get hold of hot water at that time of night. The poundshop do their version too, so a cheap solution to an annoying problem. ?? 

 

[Plumb111]

Do the moustaches still work for NYC Downlow?

[buffy394]

14 minutes ago, Plumb111 said:

Do the moustaches still work for NYC Downlow?

They did in 2017 but thats because a drag queen threw them at us from one of the windows

[Tuna]

19 minutes ago, Plumb111 said:

Do the moustaches still work for NYC Downlow?

They've said there will something different for entry this year.

[Pat test Tracey]

On 5/1/2019 at 10:35 PM, Gabi_says said:

Get one of these: it's cold at night and you might not want to walk around holding a torch.

And it'll make late night visits to the toilet a lot easier.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unilite-BE-02-Prosafe-Rechargeable-Headlight/dp/B01KFUEEQK

 

On 5/2/2019 at 12:58 PM, CeriG said:

I make sure that I tip it with out spilling. For me I would rather pee into a cardboard cup and tip it than risk any chance of sitting on them, especially when tipsy.

I steer clear from the long drops and aim for the compost loos. Only time I ever use long drops is when I am absolutely desperate in the main areas like the pyramid.

I tried a she wee once and putting it in and out of my bag all day just seem so unhygienic. 

Hover for the number ones and use your half empty/rolled up and flattened toilet roll to cover the seat for number 2s if you need to sit down and contemplate for those ones. Hopefully you won't be doing so many of those that you won't run out of loo roll. After a few days walking around especially if it's muddy you'll have thighs like a horse and will be able to hover for both! ?

[CaledonianGonzo]

Don't hover ffs. You just wind up trashing the seat.

[Jay89]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Don't hover ffs. You just wind up trashing the seat.

Yep. Alcohol sanitizer and toilet roll!

[frostypaw]

25 minutes ago, Pat test Tracey said:

Hover for the number ones and use your half empty/rolled up and flattened toilet roll to cover the seat for number 2s if you need to sit down and contemplate for those ones. Hopefully you won't be doing so many of those that you won't run out of loo roll. After a few days walking around especially if it's muddy you'll have thighs like a horse and will be able to hover for both! ?

Poo and wee don't levitate - hovering is the only way it gets on the seats in the first place. Wipe if you're worried and sit. Not one recorded case in medical history of an infection from sitting on a toilet seat.

Spare loo roll available at info points, but please do bring your own so they don't run out for those in real need.

[jow95]

The stewards on the fire towers all over the campsites are changed every hour on the hour. Ceremoniously stand up and salute the changing of the steward as it happens and then finish your drink, will keep you nicely buzzing along all day. 

[sedra]

Clip your nails right down- amazing how difficult getting mud and dirt out from underneath long nails when you aren’t showering! Always wash your hands under the tap if you get the chance rather than just using hand sanitizer. 

[Crazyfool01]

anybody worked out the solution to clapping when holding a drink yet ?  

[brightyoungthing2]

32 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

anybody worked out the solution to clapping when holding a drink yet ?  

I tend to hold my receptacle between my teeth and clap like a seal!

[jow95]

Just now, brightyoungthing2 said:

I tend to hold my receptacle between my teeth and clap like a seal!

Tried and tested, I like to pop it down on the floor and accidentally kick it over when you’ve forgotten it’s there 10 seconds later.  

[brightyoungthing2]

Just now, jow95 said:

Tried and tested, I like to pop it down on the floor and accidentally kick it over when you’ve forgotten it’s there 10 seconds later.  

Haha! Oh the trauma! 

[Tommy Dickfingers]

55 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

anybody worked out the solution to clapping when holding a drink yet ?  

Bang your free hand on your thigh. Been doing this for years.