stuie Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 6 hours ago, philipsteak said: f**king Stickleball Gate again this year. f**king Stickleball. This better hadn't become 'my gate'. Although it seems once you're a team leader on a gate you tend to stay there. Certainly on the normal ped and vehicle gates anyway. I've never been to Stickleball but it sounds far far away from what everyone says! How do you know your shifts? Are you on earlies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Hare Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 (edited) when is it time to post this gif? I have a mate still checking and says there has been nothing all week Edited June 16, 2023 by March Hare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Hare Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 2 hours ago, stuie said: I've never been to Stickleball but it sounds far far away from what everyone says! How do you know your shifts? Are you on earlies? I think you get an email in advance if you are a team leader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 4 hours ago, balti-pie said: The perfect time to bust out the fizzy snakes for all and sundry! i never underestimate the importance of snacky things when it all gets a bit cold, boring and tiring That was very my old tactic, but the type 2 diabetes has put a stop to that. (The two may be connected) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 4 hours ago, jfaragher said: It's times like that when it's quite hard to hold on to the fact that this is the trade off for getting to Glastonbury I guess. Old hands tend to be a bit better at just putting up with it, but for a new steward (who might also be at Glastonbury for the first time) hearing the party happen *over there* whilst you're doing f**k all in the middle of the night can be tough to take. Some get frustrated too that it all seems so pointless and a waste of time and money. I just try pointing out that without these "pointless" positions they'd have even less chance of getting in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, stuie said: I've never been to Stickleball but it sounds far far away from what everyone says! How do you know your shifts? Are you on earlies? 43 minutes ago, March Hare said: I think you get an email in advance if you are a team leader You do. With briefing notes about your gate. No earlies unfortunately. I don't actually know when my shifts are just where Edited June 16, 2023 by philipsteak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 I remember doing Pennard Hill Gate one year for 3 shifts and watching the throng at Orbital I think it was on Other from the position and thinking ahh f**k - but hey ho its the deal take it or leave it I guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stave_1974 Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 1 hour ago, philipsteak said: You do. With briefing notes about your gate. No earlies unfortunately. I don't actually know when my shifts are just where Ah mate, I feel for you...! That Stickleball gate is a pain in the arse. I wonder if it will actually be on the map this time. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 3 hours ago, Stave_1974 said: Ah mate, I feel for you...! That Stickleball gate is a pain in the arse. I wonder if it will actually be on the map this time. . . Well, not everyone believes it exists. Including the mapmakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 28 minutes ago, philipsteak said: Well, not everyone believes it exists. Including the mapmakers It does exist but in another dimension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, Pinhead said: It does exist but in another dimension. As long as the shuttle bus can cross dimensions them that's fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Just now, philipsteak said: As long as the shuttle bus can cross dimensions them that's fine It can yes, I've checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Pinhead said: It can yes, I've checked. Sorted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyseven Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Anyone know if the cider bus is likely to be serving before the gates open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Up to them I think. Deffo when Ive been working there b4 gates open it has. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorT Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 (edited) Going to Glastonbury for my 11th time this year but my first time volunteering with Oxfam as never managed to get tickets in October/April. Quite a few in my usual group didnt but we all got some volunteer spots and really excited about seeing another side to it all but got a few questions if anyone can answer please. The showers, i know you get 3 tokens but once you use them are you still able to use the showers at all or once you use them thats it? Also the bit you charge yer phones and phone banks can girls use the plugs for say hair straighteners (I know but its my girlfriend who wondered that and tried to tell her its Glastonbury you dont need them who cares 😂) How long (on a good day) does it take to walk from Oxcamp to say the top of the pyramid field. What is the walk like in comparison to say gate C to east 17 camper fields (probably one of the sloggiest walks there is). Any answers much appreciated 🙂 Edited June 17, 2023 by TaylorT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, TaylorT said: Going to Glastonbury for my 11th time this year but my first time volunteering as never managed to get tickets in October/April. Quite a few in my usual group didnt but we all got some volunteer spots and really excited about seeing another side to it all but got a few questions if anyone can answer please. The showers, i know you get 3 tokens but once you use them are you still able to use the showers at all or once you use them thats it? Also the bit you charge yer phones and phone banks can girls use the plugs for say hair straighteners (I know but its my girlfriend who wondered that and tried to tell her its Glastonbury you dont need them who cares 😂) How long (on a good day) does it take to walk from Oxcamp to say the top of the pyramid field. What is the walk like in comparison to say gate C to east 17 camper fields (probably one of the sloggiest walks there is). Any answers much appreciated 🙂 1. Unless you can blag/trade a token from someone then no. 2. Really really no. 3 15 minutes ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 Just now, philipsteak said: 1. Unless you can blag/trade a token from someone then no. 2. Really really no. 3 15 minutes ish. Actually maybe more like 10 ish. Depends how fast you walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorT Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, philipsteak said: 1. Unless you can blag/trade a token from someone then no. 2. Really really no. 3 15 minutes ish. Nice short sharp answer cheers buddy that gets that put to bed. 2 minutes ago, philipsteak said: Actually maybe more like 10 ish. Depends how fast you walk I’m quite a fast walker so probably the 10 mark for me. Doesnt seem anything like that walk from E17 to gate C then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, philipsteak said: 1. Unless you can blag/trade a token from someone then no. 2. Really really no. 3 15 minutes ish. I'd put a minor note on 1. that you can still use the public showers on site of course, and possibly the ones near Toms field if they're still open to all staff (there'll probably be others with a similar status elsewhere that I don't know about). But yeah the ones in the Oxfam field have the limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr234 Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 How long is the walk from the car park to Oxfield if arriving by car? Going to be getting there tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field of Avalon Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Tr234 said: How long is the walk from the car park to Oxfield if arriving by car? Going to be getting there tomorrow No more than a minute or two depending on how close you can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmygod Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 On 6/17/2023 at 3:37 PM, incident said: I'd put a minor note on 1. that you can still use the public showers on site of course, and possibly the ones near Toms field if they're still open to all staff (there'll probably be others with a similar status elsewhere that I don't know about). But yeah the ones in the Oxfam field have the limit Volunteer for Shelter and the showers are unlimited. I presume this is because we're serving so need to keep the cleanliness up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyrulion Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, ohmygod said: Volunteer for Shelter and the showers are unlimited. I presume this is because we're serving so need to keep the cleanliness up Yes and there's 2500 Oxfam and it's a way to manage water supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grifff Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 Hi, I have a bit of a daft footwear question. This will be my tenth Glastonbury but first one volunteering with Shelter. Will I be ok in Gortex boots behind the bar? Just wondering if it gets extra muddy behind there with all the liquid sloshing about? I really want to avoid lugging my wellies all the way there if I won’t need them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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