Michaels involvement

[parsonjack]

7 hours ago, Neil said:

Sounds like Michael.hes well known as a bit of a flirt.

He absolutely is. Whenever we've seen him around locally Mrs P always plants a kiss on his cheek, and there was one occasion she ended up on his knee at Pilton Working Men's Club during one of the Pilton Party audition heats.  The vocalist of Pattern Pusher, who were in the middle of their performance, laughed and Michael asked Mrs P if he was her boyfriend, even though he was young enough to be her son! 

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

What's the big man like with approaching fans? I bet he must get mobbed wherever he turns up. 

[Neil]

22 minutes ago, MEGATRONICMEATWAGON said:

What's the big man like with approaching fans? I bet he must get mobbed wherever he turns up. 

He's Very humble but understands that people want to say hello

[philipsteak]

9 hours ago, Neil said:

if i see him on a mobility scooter i'm gonna give him a race. 😛 

If his scooter driving is anything like his Landover driving then good luck!

[DeanoL]

No appearances on the line-up this year, noticed his usual speakers corner slot on Sunday afternoon vanished a few festivals back. He did a spot with a band last festival but nothing at all this year.

[Yokel Again]

Met him in a local cafe a few years ago, he was out for lunch with his family. Was the most lovely chap, chatted for 10 mins, had a picture, asked about where we live and what we were doing that day etc. Top bloke!

[gooner1990]

Is he permanently in a wheelchair?  That must be a fairly recent thing? 

[Skip997]

Back in 1994/5 (can't remember) he was sat at the desk, in Goose Hall, from which crew were being paid on Friday evening. As I approached, with Hank, who some may know as the original pin painter ( @Funkyfairy!), in front of me. Michael, who knows Hank well said " no disrespect Hank, but I don't see you as a worker" in a jovial manner. I'd previously recruited Hank to help with the post festival tidy up, due to a mutiny among the original crew. Much laughter ensued.

Later on that year he came and found us to congratulate us on the best clear up ever.

[Northtim]

Judging from this tweet Michael's not too mobile at the moment.  His legs/ankles look very swollen.  Hope he is Ok and can get around to enjoy the Festival.

[William Mann]

Hope he gets better! Looks awfully sore! Isn’t he lighting the fire at Woodsies?

[Plateletboy]

I'm afraid at Michael's age that is likely a symptom of heart failure...  

[tigger123]

2 minutes ago, Plateletboy said:

I'm afraid at Michael's age that is likely a symptom of heart failure...  

or diabetes 

[Yeo-vile idiot]

35 minutes ago, tigger123 said:

or diabetes 

Edited June 15, 2023 by Yeo-vile idiot

[clarkete]

Maybe not necessary to go further with speculation about a dear old bloke's health? 

[parsonjack]

Ok....so let's just remember that various media outlets (you know who you are Somerset Live...) trawl these boards for anything they can print. 

While I'm certain that all discussion here is because we have genuine concern for Michael's welfare we need to be a little wary of idle speculation that could possibly get into the wider public domain. 

I'm sure that when Michael and Emily feel time is right to open up, and possibly not at all, then they will. 

Until then let's do all we can to ensure their privacy on this. 

Cheers folks x

[The Clearest Blue]

5 minutes ago, parsonjack said:

Ok....so let's just remember that various media outlets (you know who you are Somerset Live...) trawl these boards for anything they can print. 

While I'm certain that all discussion here is because we have genuine concern for Michael's welfare we need to be a little wary of idle speculation that could possibly get into the wider public domain. 

I'm sure that when Michael and Emily feel time is right to open up, and possibly not at all, then they will. 

Until then let's do all we can to ensure their privacy on this. 

Cheers folks x

Well said!

Edited June 15, 2023 by The Clearest Blue

[Pinhead]

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/15/gary-lineker-michael-eavis-social-homes-near-glastonbury-site

The oedema may be heart related yes. Met him in his Landy in 2019 and sure he was marching around only last year as well opening gates...

[plaskins]

2 hours ago, Northtim said:

 

What a lovely thing to do by the Eavii! Love it 🥰

[Glastonlocal]

2 hours ago, Northtim said:

Judging from this tweet Michael's not too mobile at the moment.  His legs/ankles look very swollen.  Hope he is Ok and can get around to enjoy the Festival.

Very upsetting not to see Michael in jean shorts. Hope he's ok. 

[Ommadawn]

I would imagine there's a number of people here who know what the issue is but I'm sure you wouldn't expect us to post about it.

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

On 6/14/2023 at 9:32 AM, Neil said:

He's Very humble but understands that people want to say hello

I'd love to meet him tbh, but I don't even know what I would say. "Thanks for starting Glastonbury all these years ago!", is about all I would think of saying 😄

[stuie]

A true legend in my book! I wish him well and hope he gets about the festival this year. 

[StoneCircle]

1 hour ago, Ommadawn said:

I would imagine there's a number of people here who know what the issue is but I'm sure you wouldn't expect us to post about it.

That is so true! 

[Keithy]

4 hours ago, Northtim said:

Judging from this tweet Michael's not too mobile at the moment.  His legs/ankles look very swollen.  Hope he is Ok and can get around to enjoy the Festival.

Subtle tease for the Foos innit. Dave Grohl was in a wheelchair 

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

1 hour ago, stuie said:

A true legend in my book! I wish him well and hope he gets about the festival this year. 

Hear, hear!