stuie Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, Jay Pee said: A wafty crank is usually a good way to send one off.. Apparently Remember to turn the tent light off first so you don't create any obvious silhouettes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 hour ago, grilladelphia said: had fuck all sleep last year maybe 6hrs over the weekend, due to the heat - so fresh and black it is this year! Beware, if it's hot at night, there's not a lot a reflective coating can do to keep your tent cool. I ended up opening all the vents after sweltering in the middle of the night, meaning that some (although nowhere near as much as a standard tent) light came in when the sun came up. It may be great in the mornings, but it doesn't come with an air conditioner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grilladelphia Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 13 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: Beware, if it's hot at night, there's not a lot a reflective coating can do to keep your tent cool. I ended up opening all the vents after sweltering in the middle of the night, meaning that some (although nowhere near as much as a standard tent) light came in when the sun came up. It may be great in the mornings, but it doesn't come with an air conditioner! Essentially I arrived back at the tent between 6-7am each day, so I only had the option of sleeping in a furnace! Even if it means I can get 2-3 hours a day its worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisque Posted January 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 11 hours ago, fred quimby said: I also see you say thinking and possibly picking someone up. Do you have to? She is a teacher so won’t be finishing until Friday unless she can sort something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisque Posted January 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 9 hours ago, The Nal said: Thats full blown insomnia. Daily exercise and yoga seem to be the best cures for it. I’m waiting for the weather down here on the South Coast to lighten up a bit (less windy) & I’ll get back into running & biking again. I’m actually applying for a job which I need to exercise for (you can guess what). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisque Posted January 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 11 hours ago, fred quimby said: From your first sentence are you talking about outside of Glastonbury and have you see anyone about that. Not recently but I have in the past & what they gave me didn’t work. I’ve had a few diazepam left over from a trip to Asia & some Zopiclone that isn’t mine with some effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazwwe Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 6 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: Beware, if it's hot at night, there's not a lot a reflective coating can do to keep your tent cool. I ended up opening all the vents after sweltering in the middle of the night, meaning that some (although nowhere near as much as a standard tent) light came in when the sun came up. It may be great in the mornings, but it doesn't come with an air conditioner! Little battery powered fans help this out, not much, but a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisque Posted January 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, chazwwe said: Little battery powered fans help this out, not much, but a bit. My father brought back a few of these from a yachting holiday in Greece. They are bigger than the usual hand held ones but if I can borrow one & get it in my bag then good shout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 59 minutes ago, Bisque said: I’m actually applying for a job which I need to exercise for (you can guess what). Spaceman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, chazwwe said: Little battery powered fans help this out, not much, but a bit. Yeah, probably would have, although to be fair, night temps like that are a pretty freak occurrence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisque Posted January 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 7 hours ago, stuie said: Remember to turn the tent light off first so you don't create any obvious silhouettes I stole some camp chairs off a couple shagging that hadn’t turned the light off in their tent. Sounded like they were having a lovely time. I returned the camp chairs in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazwwe Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 27 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: Yeah, probably would have, although to be fair, night temps like that are a pretty freak occurrence. Its great for during the day as well, depending on the size of it, was lovely just to put on first thing in the morning in the tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 12 hours ago, Bisque said: I’m actually applying for a job which I need to exercise for (you can guess what). Boxing heavyweight champion of the world? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 I seem to be in the minority (of one?) who sleeps well at Glastonbury. I don't normally sleep well (I can never seem to manage more than 5-6 hours, topped up by a strategic siesta) but the sound outside becomes white noise, and I enjoy drifting off to the sound of revelry and bass as long as it's not happening right outside my tent. Last year, I put my head down at about 2am each night and woke up by 10am ready for another day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 I've only ever had one good nights sleep at Glastonbury, but it was so good I still remember it 10 years later. I lived in NZ at the time so flew back a few days before. Still jet lagged so hadn't slept well before getting to the festival. Put my tent up, went for a bit of a lie down (not sure what time, late afternoon, early evening), next thing I knew it was tomorrow morning. I felt amazing and it seemed to set me up nicely for the rest of the festival So, my tip for a good nights sleep is to be at the exact right point in your jet lag recovery following a 24 hour flight. Hope that helps someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 Some people have this ‘pffft, sleep when I’m dead, I ain’t wasting time unconscious at Glastonbury’ attitude but I can’t operate like that, if I don’t get at least five hours of sleep then a) I can’t really function and b) somebody annoying will get punched in the face. Which is bad in crowd situations. For everyone within a fist’s distance 🤣🤣 so I have a blackout tent, proper pillows, an inflatable mattress, and PJs in which to kip. Must be warm and comfortable, must sleep reasonably. I quite favour a little twenty min disco nap in a quiet tent or some shade too. The yoga tents in the green fields are SUPERB for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 18 hours ago, chazwwe said: Little battery powered fans help this out, not much, but a bit. They arnt great but better than nothing. Folk in the tent next to us last year seemed to have a few running at the same time. At least it sounded like battery fans😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilb Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 1/10/2020 at 2:07 PM, Kinkyinuit said: I've always struggled with getting to sleep and have had crippling bouts of insomnia in the past so these days I take phenergan to help me sleep. It's available over the counter, doesn't interact with other medications/alcohol and doesn't leave you groggy the next day - especially when compared to stronger sleeping tablets like zopiclone or benzodiazepine based ones. +1 for Phenergan. I'm a terrible insomniac, usually 2am on a work night, up at 6am. Repeat. So frustrating. GP recently suggested Phenergan and works a treat. Available OTC and you can vary your dose 10mg to 50mg depending on how much you need. I've had no grog from it either. Its also used to treat hayfever and travel sickness so quite multi-pupose. I hate taking any kind of prescribed medication so this is a great alternative. P.S. I know it sounds like it but I don't work for them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoonerRob Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 Weed. That is all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 The first rule of sleep for me is that I have to be warm and comfortable. When I tented that meant a decent double air bed, good sleeping bag and liner, comfortable real pillow (not rolled up clothes) and a good supply of blankets. I use the same in my caravan Blackout blinds also mean I don't get woken early by bright sunlight at the crack of dawn. A mug of hot chocolate to settle me down also helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisque Posted January 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, grumpyhack said: A mug of hot chocolate to settle me down also helps. With milk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 Yep with warm milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 hour ago, GoonerRob said: Weed. That is all. definitely need to do this before bed ...cant be getting up in the early hours to traipse to long drops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 Take the pillow you use at home. Might sound a bit daft but it helps you nod off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 4 hours ago, crazyfool1 said: definitely need to do this before bed ...cant be getting up in the early hours to traipse to long drops Took me a minute to get that one 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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