The State Of The Ground.

[adrianro]

2 hours ago, clarkete said:

Great isn't it. 

 

Tickets just being handed out, it's like father Christmas is here ?

Weird one.. when were you given your tickets, had the coach left?  Thanks in advance... 

[LMK]

My brother’s coming tomorrow from Ireland and is travelling light. He’s thinking of ditching the walking boots for trainers, based on photos of people sitting on the grass enjoying the weather - is this stupid?  

[jparx]

31 minutes ago, LMK said:

My brother’s coming tomorrow from Ireland and is travelling light. He’s thinking of ditching the walking boots for trainers, based on photos of people sitting on the grass enjoying the weather - is this stupid?  

I wouldn't say it's stupid, but it's not very sensible. The weather can change quickly and hot weather on the forecast doesn't mean we might not get hit with some sudden storms.

[LMK]

7 minutes ago, jparx said:

I wouldn't say it's stupid, but it's not very sensible. The weather can change quickly and hot weather on the forecast doesn't mean we might not get hit with some sudden storms.

That’s what I said. Just wanted backup from people on the ground ?? 

 

Thanks for the updates everyone! See you tomorrow! 

[Tranquility of Solitude]

Have had to find shade. It's gorgeous. By that I mean everything. The festival, the ground, the weather, life in general. Am in Toad Hall, listening to I know not what. Quite emotional it's all worked out. Thank you ticket gods, thank you weather gods.

[buzzbox]

My old trainers have perished. My walking boots will probably be too heavy for my feet given the improving weather. So my (almost ) new white / red adidas will be given a chance to shine! I do like fucking up footwear on the hallowed turf that is Glastonbury. Although the walking boots will still be with me in case of emergencies...

What I'm more confused about is the shorts vs. grown up pants debate. I mean, what's a boy to do when it's 25+ during the day but could be as chilly as 11 at night?!?

[ICGenie]

4 minutes ago, buzzbox said:

My old trainers have perished. My walking boots will probably be too heavy for my feet given the improving weather. So my (almost ) new white / red adidas will be given a chance to shine! I do like fucking up footwear on the hallowed turf that is Glastonbury. Although the walking boots will still be with me in case of emergencies...

What I'm more confused about is the shorts vs. grown up pants debate. I mean, what's a boy to do when it's 25+ during the day but could be as chilly as 11 at night?!?

Man up? ?

[clarkete]

1 hour ago, adrianro said:

Weird one.. when were you given your tickets, had the coach left?  Thanks in advance.

No, of course lots would prefer that, but they stop midway. 

[Ricci's Special Kebabs]

20 minutes ago, buzzbox said:

My old trainers have perished. My walking boots will probably be too heavy for my feet given the improving weather. So my (almost ) new white / red adidas will be given a chance to shine! I do like fucking up footwear on the hallowed turf that is Glastonbury. Although the walking boots will still be with me in case of emergencies...

What I'm more confused about is the shorts vs. grown up pants debate. I mean, what's a boy to do when it's 25+ during the day but could be as chilly as 11 at night?!?

Shorts day and night for me. Just need a hoody for the evening. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Is it even possible to get cold calves?

[ivan]

1 hour ago, LMK said:

My brother’s coming tomorrow from Ireland and is travelling light. He’s thinking of ditching the walking boots for trainers, based on photos of people sitting on the grass enjoying the weather - is this stupid?  

It could be round the toilets ! 

[ivan]

41 minutes ago, buzzbox said:

My old trainers have perished. My walking boots will probably be too heavy for my feet given the improving weather. So my (almost ) new white / red adidas will be given a chance to shine! I do like fucking up footwear on the hallowed turf that is Glastonbury. Although the walking boots will still be with me in case of emergencies...

What I'm more confused about is the shorts vs. grown up pants debate. I mean, what's a boy to do when it's 25+ during the day but could be as chilly as 11 at night?!?

Go bin hunting 

[LMK]

19 minutes ago, ivan said:

It could be round the toilets ! 

Oh fuck aye, forgot about that! 

[Sawdusty surfer]

5 hours ago, jparx said:

I wouldn't say it's stupid, but it's not very sensible. The weather can change quickly and hot weather on the forecast doesn't mean we might not get hit with some sudden storms.

Spot the glass half empty dude

[Digi]

Just done a full lap of the site in Birkenstocks. Some muddy puddles and at the sides of roads here and there but nothing you can't avoid 

[Mezhyp1]

It's fucking windy 

[Simpo]

35 minutes ago, Mezhyp1 said:

It's fucking windy 

You'll be loving any gust of wind by Fri/Sat!!

[robillustrates]

Considering the forecast for Friday and Saturday a bit of wind/breeze should be more than tolerable for a day or so. Actually chilly tonight in Reading where I am currently.

[ghandi]

I brought some ankle height walking boots and only flip flops for around the tent. My boots are killing my feet, just too heavy. Anyone know if any market traders selling footwear?

[thrillhouse188]

After months of worrying that my dr martens wouldn’t be enough for the famed Glastonbury mud, I spent the whole of yesterday in vans! 

[dulcificum]

46 minutes ago, Deneva48 said:

I came yesterday in strong waterproof boots, off out myself today to see if I can buy a cheap pair of trainers, not bothered what they are, I’d bin them before I leave anyway. Was so glad to get the boots off last night.

Great way to follow the low waste ethos of this year's fest ?

[danbailey80]

3 minutes ago, Deneva48 said:

So how would you recycle / dispose of them. If I took them home they would be binned anyway. 

Why are you throwing them away? Chuck them in the washing machine, use them next year.

[dulcificum]

It's not rocket science. 

[gherkin8r]

2 minutes ago, Deneva48 said:

Well of course I would do that if they were ok, but honestly I think they would be knackered, I’m not talking of buying top quality here, cheap and cheerful is fine. To stop any more Glastonbury ethics comments, I’ll take them home even if there knackered. 

Just throw them out the window of the car on the way up the road lad. 

[Jne___]

Not so much weather wise but I’m curious to know how the litter is this year with the plastic bottle ban? Would be cool if it actually made a substantial difference. Perhaps it’s too early to tell? Let me know!