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Glastonbury 2009

tssk tssk, has no one mentioned the absolute essential?

The coffee grinder! Cant do a festie without one
 
wiskey said:
I'm afraid the china tea set didn't survive glade 2007
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I'm trying to construct a line that alludes to dance music being a bull in a china shop. And I've failed hugely. But you get the drift.

(Your glade story of the lost punters, observed from the fire tower, is still legendary in my book. Go on. Repost it here. :) )

Where's Derv by the way? And JTG?
 
paolo999 said:
I'm trying to construct a line that alludes to dance music being a bull in a china shop. And I've failed hugely. But you get the drift.
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well I'll imagine you came up with something witty and post:

:D


(Your glade story of the lost punters, observed from the fire tower, is still legendary in my book. Go on. Repost it here. :) )
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hang on

Where's Derv by the way? And JTG?
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derv is asleep having helped us pack 2000 stewards tabbards today.

JTG I saw yesterday and will be coming to glasto :)
 
paolo999 said:
(Your glade story of the lost punters, observed from the fire tower, is still legendary in my book. Go on. Repost it here. :) )
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Just for you

" anecdote alert:
at glade 2006 we were up a fire tower in the arena camping area looking down on tents. Its about 2am and fairly dark.

Munter A comes up to nondescript dome tent, stares at it for a while in a wobbly sort of way. Walks around it several times before finally locating the zip, after a fashion undoes zip. sits in porch.

A few minutes go by, Munter A stumbles off.

A little while later Munter B stumbles up to tent. Exclaims to his friend that the porch is open. Sits down in porch and says that there's a digital camera on the floor. Gets up, brings camera to us saying its not his. We're wondering if we had a reverse tent thief.

As we're telling Munter B to look and see if there's any pictures he recognises he's gets very confused and cant work the camera so we call him round to the front of the tower.

We're going through the pics with Munter B when a shout goes up from the tent and Munter A has returned and is saying someone's nicked his camera.

Cue complete confusion.

Believeing Munter B to be straight up we accost Munter A and ask if its his tent. He replies that it is. Munter B says no its his tent. Munter A identifies the camera as his and maintains he's sleeping in the tent. Munter B is confused, poor soul.

And then there was a moment of clarity and they realise that neither of them actually owns the tent, they are both borrowing it. And it turns out they are sharing but nobody bothered to introduce them at any point. So we found out their names and introduced them.

Simply identifying your tent is only half the battle sometimes. "
 
Last year I was all sorted by now
This year I havent done very much at all, not got anything out, bought a few bits though

Meh... will have to happen this weekend sometime
 
wiskey said:
Just for you

" anecdote alert:
at glade 2006 we were up a fire tower in the arena camping area looking down on tents. Its about 2am and fairly dark.

Munter A comes up to nondescript dome tent, stares at it for a while in a wobbly sort of way. Walks around it several times before finally locating the zip, after a fashion undoes zip. sits in porch.

A few minutes go by, Munter A stumbles off.

A little while later Munter B stumbles up to tent. Exclaims to his friend that the porch is open. Sits down in porch and says that there's a digital camera on the floor. Gets up, brings camera to us saying its not his. We're wondering if we had a reverse tent thief.

As we're telling Munter B to look and see if there's any pictures he recognises he's gets very confused and cant work the camera so we call him round to the front of the tower.

We're going through the pics with Munter B when a shout goes up from the tent and Munter A has returned and is saying someone's nicked his camera.

Cue complete confusion.

Believeing Munter B to be straight up we accost Munter A and ask if its his tent. He replies that it is. Munter B says no its his tent. Munter A identifies the camera as his and maintains he's sleeping in the tent. Munter B is confused, poor soul.

And then there was a moment of clarity and they realise that neither of them actually owns the tent, they are both borrowing it. And it turns out they are sharing but nobody bothered to introduce them at any point. So we found out their names and introduced them.

Simply identifying your tent is only half the battle sometimes. "
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Needs. To Be. In a Book.

Fave anecdote.
 
OK, bed now, so 2 more sleeps before I hit the road and find the Walworth, to compare our East 17 T Shirts, and probably do some Tor climbing and drink muddy ales that only his Debs knows the provenance of.

Bus! Bus! Bus! Festival! Festival! Festival!

slightly excited
 
electrogirl said:
A floor mat IS like a yoga mat I think. I'm sharing a tent compartment with my friend, she said don't bother with blow up beds. She is shit aswell though.:hmm:
Oh. fuck. I just realised I don't have a sleeping bag.

I DON'T HAVE A SLEEPING BAG.
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i'll help you get everything you need. i'm a seasoned camper :hmm:
 
list:

tent
sleeping bag
inflatable mattress
pillow
towel
toothbrush + toiletries
hammer
cordless drill + bits
bicycle
bike tools/spares
records
headphones
camera
phone
shoes X2
steel toe capped wellies :cool:
goretex jacket + trousers
night time/cold weather clothes
day time/hot weather clothes
hand wash powder
sunglasses
sunscreen
beer
drugs
fags + rizla X10
 
List - all packed and ready. (note we're in a caravan)

2 x pillows, double bottom sheet and double duvet
Folding chairs
Wooden feet for stabilisers on caravan
Check enough existing gas and get spare 4.5kg butane canister
Clean cutlery/pots n pans for van
Coffee Pot
Candles
Harsh sponge, Fairy liquid, jay cloths, tea towels etc.
Paraffin lanterns - get some more paraffin
Jar and candles
Tea bags, squash, foil, coffee and long life milk, snack food, can food, noodles etc...
2 Large 5ltr mineral water
Replace screw driver set, mallet, adjustable spanner and pliers
Clothes hangers
Ground sheet for awning
12v cigarette lighter phone/IPOD charger
Fire pit and charcoal/firewood chopped, kindling and fire lighters
Solar shower
Bungee cord
Board games and cards
Portable Loo chemicals
2 towels
Travel first aid kit
3 cases of larger and bottle of JD (plastic one) and Vodka
Industrial black bin bags
3 x Lighters
Field blanket to sit on when wet/gurning.
Sky lanterns
4 x boot/shoe canes
Torch x 2 (head lamp and hand held) – get new batteries and spare.
Driving licence, car/van insurance documents, MOT and Ticket
Woolly/Sun hat and sun glasses
5 Pairs socks and pants
2 Pairs of trousers – 1 jeans and 1 combats – wear 1 pair
Tracky bs
2 pair shorts
5 T shirts
2 Jumpers
Trainers, hiking
wellington boots
1 Fleece top
Waterproof jacket/trousers
Day/night rucksack
2 towels
Zovirax, Ear plugs, Sun cream, lip balm, Insect repellent, wet wipes, bar of soap, tooth brush, deodorant, hair wax, LOO PAPER
Drinking glasses and Mugs
Cork Screw

:D
 
Dear Lord, serious list!!! Mine is a little smaller...

paolo999 said:
Still to purchase: A very frightening amount of cigs.
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It's actually quite scary buying ALL your fags in one go. :eek: I have abandoned this approach now and buy an extra pack here & there so that come leaving day I have plenty but without actually being fully aware of how many...

sparklefish said:
For leccy.

tent
sleeping bag
pillow
wet wipes
sun lotion/ aftersun
loo roll
torch + batteries
camera + batteries
spare phone battery
resolve/berocca
imodium (just in case like)
facewipes
make-up
shower curtain (for sitting on if it's wet. They fold up really small and are wipe clean so perfect. That's my top tip just for you. :)wellies
waterproof
clothes
booze (vodka, JD and rum)
mixers
cool box filled with ice
sack truck
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I wouldn't take a shower curtain, I'd take a cheapie plastic poncho from Argos - about £5, does the same job but if it rains you can wear it :D


Question for peeps - info peeps maybe?

Having just got back from Download where there was a ban on gas cannisters which was a major pain in the backside (the alternatives aren't so efficient, half hour plus for cooking brekkie anyone?? :() Im desperate to know if gas cannisters are also banned at Glasto this year?
Please say 'no, we are responsible mature bunch of people who can be trusted not to throw the cannisters onto fires and then wait for them to explode'... :rolleyes:

EDIT - and where are the eggs & bacon selling places please?
 
wiskey said:
Just for you

" anecdote alert:
at glade 2006 we were up a fire tower in the arena camping area looking down on tents. Its about 2am and fairly dark.

Munter A comes up to nondescript dome tent, stares at it for a while in a wobbly sort of way. Walks around it several times before finally locating the zip, after a fashion undoes zip. sits in porch.

A few minutes go by, Munter A stumbles off.

A little while later Munter B stumbles up to tent. Exclaims to his friend that the porch is open. Sits down in porch and says that there's a digital camera on the floor. Gets up, brings camera to us saying its not his. We're wondering if we had a reverse tent thief.

As we're telling Munter B to look and see if there's any pictures he recognises he's gets very confused and cant work the camera so we call him round to the front of the tower.

We're going through the pics with Munter B when a shout goes up from the tent and Munter A has returned and is saying someone's nicked his camera.

Cue complete confusion.

Believeing Munter B to be straight up we accost Munter A and ask if its his tent. He replies that it is. Munter B says no its his tent. Munter A identifies the camera as his and maintains he's sleeping in the tent. Munter B is confused, poor soul.

And then there was a moment of clarity and they realise that neither of them actually owns the tent, they are both borrowing it. And it turns out they are sharing but nobody bothered to introduce them at any point. So we found out their names and introduced them.

Simply identifying your tent is only half the battle sometimes. "
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haha good story- under what circumstances were two people borrowing the same tent without knowing each other though? bizarre!

not gonna be back in time for the actual festival although i apparently could have got in, may well come and be a litterslave afterwards, was good fun last year despite the somewhat questionable management attitudes!

have fun all!
 
My list:

tent(including hammer and everything thing else)
sleeping bag
pillow
sun tan loation
plant water squirter for when its hot(best idea ever)
baby wipes
breakfast bars
mouth wash
weed, skins, baccy, tin, roach clip, lighter(x2)
pair of shorts
2 x jeans
5 x t shirts
socks and under wear x 5
trainers
work boots
hoody x 2
hoody jacket
fuck off massive big water proof jacket
cap
festival hat
sun glasses
spare mobile phone battery
gin/lemonade
bottle of water.
small bag
bin bag or two
bog roll x 2


To leave in car:
2 x red bull
clean trainers
depending on weather clean jeans.
ciggies, lighter

think thats everything i will be taking.


dave
 
My travel plans aren't getting any clearer so it's looking like I'm going to have to drive.

If I a park up a convertible Audi A4 (not a Bentley, not a Roller I grant you, but a soft-top that maybe a little flash), what are the odds of some weekend warrior keying it to bring capitalism to it's knees?

And how bad is the traffic going to be. I'd be leaving an office in Croydon at 4or so.....
 
paolo999 said:
DiY, Desert Storm & other old school sounds systems will be fielding DJs at Bassline in Shangri-La, if anyone's into that kind of thing.

I spoke to one of the Bassline crew this afternoon, who is still living on the road all these years after the old scene collapsed...

http://www.glastoearth.com/news/basslinecircusbringsfreepartyscenetoglastonbury
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I think I might be up for a bit of this... when you say it kicks off at 3.30am friday you do mean thursay night into friday morning don't you?

I'm very excited today! I am wearing my badge that entitles me to a free pint of Brothers at work today :cool:
 
Yelkcub said:
My travel plans aren't getting any clearer so it's looking like I'm going to have to drive.

If I a park up a convertible Audi A4 (not a Bentley, not a Roller I grant you, but a soft-top that maybe a little flash), what are the odds of some weekend warrior keying it to bring capitalism to it's knees?

And how bad is the traffic going to be. I'd be leaving an office in Croydon at 4or so.....
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Just park it next to something flashier and you are covered . There are always bottlenecks on the 303 but barring Fridays and Saturdays no major problems , I just try and make sure I`m off the M25 before 5 O/C
 
This is what I'll be taking:

Tent
The clothes I stand up in.
A change of pants.
Something warm to wear at night.
Sleeping bag.
Torch.
 
Another possible plan:

I could go with mate early Thursday and get dropped off somewhere with wifi and work from 'home' and then head into the fray at 4/5pm

So anywhere near the site with wifi?

All help appreciated, possibly with cider.
 
i'm back in hospital having things done to my leg and ive got everything crossed that none of the possible outcomes means I don't get to go after all :( :(
 
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