MEGATRONICMEATWAGON Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 33 minutes ago, Lucy92 said: I remember 2017 being ridiculously hot on the Thursday too 2017 was crazy hot Wed if I remember. Can't remember Thurs being as bad? 31 when we arrived. People were hiding in shade wherever they could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsonjack Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 13 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: Hang on, it didn't rain at all in 2010. I think @parsonjack is saying he had a day ticket that year. Yes sorry you're right it didn't rain at all in 2010.....I just had a Sunday ticket so i don't count it as 'full' attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasperella2 Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, MEGATRONICMEATWAGON said: 2017 was crazy hot Wed if I remember. Can't remember Thurs being as bad? 31 when we arrived. People were hiding in shade wherever they could. Thursday was nice and warm but the horrific wednesday heat had thankfully gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryclaireyfairy Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Sheffield Steve said: The Pilton forcefield in full effect for today’s thunderstorm risk…. That has made me feel all warm and fuzzy. May the forcefield hold strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGATRONICMEATWAGON Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Sasperella2 said: Thursday was nice and warm but the horrific wednesday heat had thankfully gone! I remember my wife and I had to take it in turns lying down in the shade of our tent (like, a space about 50cm wide and two metres long) because being inside the tent was roasting and there's almost zero shade in some of the campsites. We had to wait for our friends to turn up otherwise we'd of buggered off to a stage or somewhere else. Edited June 18, 2023 by MEGATRONICMEATWAGON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearless_Fish Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Sasperella2 said: Thursday was nice and warm but the horrific wednesday heat had thankfully gone! My car read 37 when I arrived on Wednesday in 2017, and as we walked into the valley from the carparks we found the air getting warmer and more stifling. Later on that day I realised I'd drank 3l of water and 2.5l of cider without using the toilet! Thursday dropped to a comparatively chilly 17 iirc Edited June 18, 2023 by Fearless_Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield Steve Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 53 minutes ago, Barneym said: How hot was it officially on the Wednesday last year (which I’m my opinion was too hot but I know that’s subject to debate) I think this is looking perfect so far, starting to pack today and wellies may not be coming out of the loft It got to 27c in Yeovilton on Wednesday last year. It felt far warmer than that if I remember correctly….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 If we get Wed 2017 heat again, I'm going to wander around looking for a fire engine firing very cool water at everyone. I genuinely felt like I was going to pass out for a while, rubbing ice cubes on my head didn't seem to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasperella2 Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, MEGATRONICMEATWAGON said: I remember my wife and I had to take it in turns lying down in the shade of our tent (like, a space about 50cm wide and two metres long) because being inside the tent was roasting and there's almost zero shade in some of the campsites. We had to wait for our friends to turn up otherwise we'd of buggered off to a stage or somewhere else. My friend and I were first to arrive and tried to put my six man tent up. One of those blue things with a room at either end and a tunnel in the middle. By the time we got the outside bit up, the inside had become so instantaneously oven-like that we couldn't get in it to hang the rooms up. We just lay on the bone-dry ground sweating and thinking that it was five days to our next shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SighMo Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, MEGATRONICMEATWAGON said: 2017 was crazy hot Wed if I remember. Can't remember Thurs being as bad? 31 when we arrived. People were hiding in shade wherever they could. You're right, Weds was the hottest day. Whole festival was dry I think but it did get very windy over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 It rained in 2017. Nothing heavy or threatening damage underfoot, but it still happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wherethewildthingsare Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 27 minutes ago, Alcatraz said: Yeah they’re good! In 2019 I was wearing it under a cap Thanks, they’re cheap enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wherethewildthingsare Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: It rained in 2017. Nothing heavy or threatening damage underfoot, but it still happened. Overnight/early morning I recall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Wherethewildthingsare said: Overnight/early morning I recall? Saturday am for certain. I remember having to run into the Cornish Arms to eat my breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYRTFT Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 We now await the bastard 06Z… will it let us down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SighMo Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 minute ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Saturday am for certain. I remember having to run into the Cornish Arms to eat my breakfast. Yes, I remember now on Sat morning. Watching Whitney play to a handful of people on the Other stage. It wasn't for that long but enough to see plenty of ponchos being put on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvoram Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 minute ago, DYRTFT said: We now await the bastard 06Z… will it let us down? So far it's similar up to Thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DareToDibble Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 I remain firmly in the “trainers only” camp. I will hear nothing to the contrary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helsbels Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 36 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: Hang on, it didn't rain at all in 2010. I think @parsonjack is saying he had a day ticket that year. I actually felt a single spot of rain on my arm as we got back to the car in 2010. Other than that totally dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlierc Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, DareToDibble said: I remain firmly in the “trainers only” camp. I will hear nothing to the contrary. Gives me flashbacks to when I turned up at Reading Festival in 2011 on a day trip to see Muse in brand new box-fresh white trainers to find the whole site was mud. Very much a bad idea that. In retrospect I regret not going for that whole weekend (though didn't have the money at the time), but I suspect if I had done, I may have brought more suitable footwear given that Friday was spectacularly wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: It rained in 2017. Nothing heavy or threatening damage underfoot, but it still happened. Definitely Sunday morning, it rained a little during Slaves opening slot. Anyway: Boots, trainers, trainers, trainers, trainers. Answer those Wednesday boots could be swapped out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelarmy Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, DareToDibble said: I remain firmly in the “trainers only” camp. I will hear nothing to the contrary. What do you wear? I’ve got some adidas running trainers with plenty of support and cushioning as well as very breathable top mesh. Why anyone would want to stifle their feet in walking boots is beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasperella2 Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 10 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Saturday am for certain. I remember having to run into the Cornish Arms to eat my breakfast. Aye, I remember some brief mist like rain also interrupting my breakfast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasperella2 Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 minute ago, squirrelarmy said: What do you wear? I’ve got some adidas running trainers with plenty of support and cushioning as well as very breathable top mesh. Why anyone would want to stifle their feet in walking boots is beyond me. Well, they look better with dresses for a start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvoram Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 I was gonna get some vessis to handle any showers, but forget until it was too late for delivery... They were on a bloody good offer too 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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