gigpusher Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 29 minutes ago, Beerqueen said: I think if I had to get pop up tent folded away on the Monday after Glastonbury it would definitely end in tears and a tantrum. Speaking as someone who once threw a sleeping bag across the room as I couldn't get it back in it's bag (it was my first ever, and I was trying to fold it rather than just stuffing it). Top tip with anything like that is take a photo of it before you unfold them so you can refer back later to their technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzie Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 1 hour ago, gigpusher said: I can just imagine they are quite hard work. I have no arms or legs that are long enough for the putting away of this thing 😫 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickM45 Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 1 hour ago, gigpusher said: Top tip with anything like that is take a photo of it before you unfold them so you can refer back later to their technique. I second this - practice unfolding and folding it in the garden beforehand and take pix. The fresh n black pop up had me in a dilemma at Shambala Fest on the Monday morning..... now I got my technique down and everything. Got a mates tipi this year, so no problems there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John the Moth Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) On 4/9/2022 at 4:52 AM, FrankieX said: This is a genuine concern for me, either not being able to find my tent or other people wandering into mine by mistake. I guess the solution would be items of 'flair' to clip on to the tent, to distinguish yours from the multitude of others. Also… the What Three Words app Edit. I see someone already suggested this 🙂 Edited April 11, 2022 by John the Moth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogeggs Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) On 4/8/2022 at 5:52 PM, FrankieX said: This is a genuine concern for me, either not being able to find my tent or other people wandering into mine by mistake. I guess the solution would be items of 'flair' to clip on to the tent, to distinguish yours from the multitude of others. The wife takes outdoor solar fairy lights and wraps them round anything on the tent that’ll hold them, tried out a new/longer set last year at Worthy Pastures and the thing was lit up like Vegas by sunset. Edited April 11, 2022 by dogeggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am00 Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 On 4/8/2022 at 5:52 PM, FrankieX said: This is a genuine concern for me, either not being able to find my tent or other people wandering into mine by mistake. Due to delayed flight and general chaos of arrivals in the mud of 2016 I arrived about 130am, sober, with all my luggage, in flip flops, to find my tent at camplight with my name on it and hope nobody else has gotten in it. Their volunteers/staff were nowhere to be seen at that time obviously, but I found it with the help of a phone torch and exhausted desperation !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 12 hours ago, Kizzie said: I have no arms or legs that are long enough for the putting away of this thing 😫 Honestly I read a book about how many things are designed with default man in mind so it's not your fault if it's hard to do it's just badly designed!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmillen Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 Realised I need to buy and use up a different type of fabric softener before the festival, ‘cos this ain’t gonna work. 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelarmy Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, jimmillen said: Realised I need to buy and use up a different type of fabric softener before the festival, ‘cos this ain’t gonna work. 😳 Lenor bottles are common due to the girth of the neck. Other fabric conditioner bottles are available for those who don’t need the extra room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubick Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) Ordered some merino hiking socks to be tested in the run up to the festival - perhaps my days of double socking (that's 10 pairs of socks in the luggage, plus day afters) are over. Edited April 11, 2022 by rubick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogster Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 Booked the ferry. Glad it's not P&O / hoping Dover gets sorted in the next couple of months... Feeling odd I have to fill in paperwork, check passport, insurance, etc. Thanks Brexit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 Still trying to find a dogsitter for when we are away. The net is being cast further afield today as all local options seem to be fully booked. It's my last big stress!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogster Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 44 minutes ago, gigpusher said: Still trying to find a dogsitter for when we are away. The net is being cast further afield today as all local options seem to be fully booked. It's my last big stress!! Oh I know the feeling. We have an "interview" with someone who may be willing to take care of our cats (including an old lady who needs meds) in a week and I am probably preparing more than if the queen came to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 13 minutes ago, moogster said: Oh I know the feeling. We have an "interview" with someone who may be willing to take care of our cats (including an old lady who needs meds) in a week and I am probably preparing more than if the queen came to visit. The last time we went away there were 3 pages of A4 written instructions and that was before my girl had all her medical problems. My friends niece is training to be a vet nurse and apparently might be interested. I'd be very happy with this option as if anything did do wrong she'd have her Mum and my friend to call on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeble Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 1 hour ago, moogster said: Booked the ferry. Glad it's not P&O / hoping Dover gets sorted in the next couple of months... Feeling odd I have to fill in paperwork, check passport, insurance, etc. Thanks Brexit. We are coming over on the Hook of Holland-Harwich route, started using it when the French we’re being very French during covid, it’s more expensive but you get a cabin and a good nights sleep to start the day at 6am fully refreshed. Avoids France completely and any issues at Dover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogster Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, gigpusher said: The last time we went away there were 3 pages of A4 written instructions and that was before my girl had all her medical problems. My friends niece is training to be a vet nurse and apparently might be interested. I'd be very happy with this option as if anything did do wrong she'd have her Mum and my friend to call on. I am keeping my instructions to an A4 as not to scare people off. "Should I write that this type of poo means X while this type means Y? Significant other: NO " Nice to have someone in the vet business though! I've seen ads from young people in animal care training so that's option 2 if 1 doesn't work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogster Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Smeble said: We are coming over on the Hook of Holland-Harwich route, started using it when the French we’re being very French during covid, it’s more expensive but you get a cabin and a good nights sleep to start the day at 6am fully refreshed. Avoids France completely and any issues at Dover. I quite dislike boats so not for me 🙂 And I am actually French so if things get tough I have an advantage in bitching and complaining to my compatriotes. Oddly enough we come from the Netherlands so we may cross each other in Belgium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Pee Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 Charging up and discharging battery bank to test longevity. Size of these apples. Get 14 days out of it if used correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 My replacement Anker arrived! I need to not fry this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelarmy Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 Started to do some weighted bag training. My pack is currently only half the weight it’s going to be for the Glasto adventure but it feels good carrying a big weight around on my back. It feels far too long since I’ve done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzie Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 7 hours ago, gigpusher said: Honestly I read a book about how many things are designed with default man in mind so it's not your fault if it's hard to do it's just badly designed!! 'Invisible Women - Caroline Perez', yes I read it too. However, I am very short 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 Just now, Kizzie said: 'Invisible Women - Caroline Perez', yes I read it too. However, I am very short 🙄 Same here. The book did make me mad though even paths that are created in National Trust places don't seem to take into account those of us with shorter legs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2SO Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 I've done absolutely nothing to get ready yet. It's weird, I'm not feeling excited at all for the festival. I'm waiting for the buzz to creep up on me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceetee Posted April 12, 2022 Report Share Posted April 12, 2022 19 hours ago, Jay Pee said: Charging up and discharging battery bank to test longevity. Size of these apples. Get 14 days out of it if used correctly. Is that the 42150mAh model? 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Pee Posted April 12, 2022 Report Share Posted April 12, 2022 1 hour ago, ceetee said: Is that the 42150mAh model? 😍 it is mate. Its ridiculous. heavy and bulky bit could power the Pyramid P.A Literally just keeps going and going 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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