Glastonbury 2011
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Duane will be the man!
Garcia Lorca gets it on the w**th*r front -- the sitting down (or not) factor is massive.
That's IT from me on that one though** ....
**fer now ....
That's IT from me on that one though** ....
**fer now ....
ouchmonkey
Singe Gainsbourg
although I actually woke up in a very wet tent this morning
- in case anyone's forgotten - IT'S SHIT.
Looby
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although I actually woke up in a very wet tent this morning
- in case anyone's forgotten - IT'S SHIT.
I'm watching the appalling Isle of Wight footage and was pondering how many acts I'd be willing to stand in the pissing rain for and there weren't many. Morrissey, Pulp, Bouncy. Certainly not the fucking Script.
IOW really is fucking bobbins, isn't it?
ouchmonkey
Singe Gainsbourg
it is. nonsense.
they had Cast too I hear
they had Cast too I hear
Looby
Well-Known Member
it is. nonsense.
they had Cast too I hear
And now Beady Eye which I didn't know existed until 2 minutes ago. Liam Gallagher being a stroppy cunt-shocking.
Spent the afternoon on site today. Whole lotta rain, but the grass is all nice - drivers are being good and staying on the tracks.
One thing to note... Cockmill Meadow... There's a massive new recycling centre up at the top. I'd guess 5 times the footprint of the Green Barn where they used to do it. That, along with recycling crew camping, means that the top 3rd of Cockmill is non-public - from just above the wires.
Also, there isn't - as yet - any trackway laid on the late area peak access route. 10-20k people down that strip of grass, if it's wet, could get verrrry muddy. All the more reason to get in there before the railway track access closes.
Around the site... The Common have got their act together and are busy getting the bull ring finished. It looks rather nice. Some raked seating in it by the looks of things. Could be a nice spot to rest legs and take in their entertainment.
Arcadia's spider is looking a bit more spider than last year. Lots of high wires going up, so expect some "above your head" action during their show.
New mega wide stairway under construction from Railway track to Block 9, and the existing access ramp off the track into Block 9 has been doubled in size. Looks like they're really taking the whole late area pedestrian flow thing very seriously.
Other & West Holts stage frames and PA hangars are up. Still no sign of what's going to be on the corner where the Queens Head used to be.
Despite the rain today, overall, the site is looking great. If anything, I'd say the build is ahead of schedule compared with recent years.
I'll be back on Friday - can't wait.
One thing to note... Cockmill Meadow... There's a massive new recycling centre up at the top. I'd guess 5 times the footprint of the Green Barn where they used to do it. That, along with recycling crew camping, means that the top 3rd of Cockmill is non-public - from just above the wires.
Also, there isn't - as yet - any trackway laid on the late area peak access route. 10-20k people down that strip of grass, if it's wet, could get verrrry muddy. All the more reason to get in there before the railway track access closes.
Around the site... The Common have got their act together and are busy getting the bull ring finished. It looks rather nice. Some raked seating in it by the looks of things. Could be a nice spot to rest legs and take in their entertainment.
Arcadia's spider is looking a bit more spider than last year. Lots of high wires going up, so expect some "above your head" action during their show.
New mega wide stairway under construction from Railway track to Block 9, and the existing access ramp off the track into Block 9 has been doubled in size. Looks like they're really taking the whole late area pedestrian flow thing very seriously.
Other & West Holts stage frames and PA hangars are up. Still no sign of what's going to be on the corner where the Queens Head used to be.
Despite the rain today, overall, the site is looking great. If anything, I'd say the build is ahead of schedule compared with recent years.
I'll be back on Friday - can't wait.
WBC-WORKER
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Thanks for the report .
Do you think I can get a pass for a crew Hovercraft ?
With Glastonbury its all extremes { going on 32 years experience }
I reckon they should move Glastonbury to Henham Park { where Latitude is held } as it has far better drainage and less extreme weather swing although they do have a strange way they do Roast Chicken { they boil it - they claim its a old Suffolk Custom - sounded bullshit to me but I am not a Historian } although they still call it Roast Chicken.
It can piss down all the time and it just drains away { although on average it has not been all that wet - compared to Glastonbury }
I don't mind getting wet but after two heart attacks I can assure you that its bloody murder if its very muddy as its touch and go if I can get from A to B just as I get exhausted very quickly and I just don't have the strength any more and will not move far from the crew camp.
Do you think I can get a pass for a crew Hovercraft ?
With Glastonbury its all extremes { going on 32 years experience }
I reckon they should move Glastonbury to Henham Park { where Latitude is held } as it has far better drainage and less extreme weather swing although they do have a strange way they do Roast Chicken { they boil it - they claim its a old Suffolk Custom - sounded bullshit to me but I am not a Historian } although they still call it Roast Chicken.
It can piss down all the time and it just drains away { although on average it has not been all that wet - compared to Glastonbury }
I don't mind getting wet but after two heart attacks I can assure you that its bloody murder if its very muddy as its touch and go if I can get from A to B just as I get exhausted very quickly and I just don't have the strength any more and will not move far from the crew camp.
Garcia Lorca
Anger can be power
this weather on the run up is disasterous! i dont know how long it takes for the water to drain from the ground, but if the reports i am looking at are even remotely true then it could definately mean mud, no sitting on the dry ground watching the randlom entertainers, more getting to where you have to go without enjoying the shenanigans inbetween 
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i am trying not to be pessimistic, bloody difficult not to after the last 24 hours weather tho. I cant remember what the reports said last year at this time, however i do know that by the time of leaving i knew it was trainers weather. at the moment, its Welly material and the next 5 days appear to be keeping the moisture in the ground weather.
bah, i definately dont do the ideology of many who think its glastonbury, its fun no matter what the weather. worrying times for some
. i am trying not to be pessimistic, bloody difficult not to after the last 24 hours weather tho. I cant remember what the reports said last year at this time, however i do know that by the time of leaving i knew it was trainers weather. at the moment, its Welly material and the next 5 days appear to be keeping the moisture in the ground weather.
bah, i definately dont do the ideology of many who think its glastonbury, its fun no matter what the weather. worrying times for some
GL... I wouldn't fret yet.
Bear in mind that before the public arrive, the site is very resilient. The grass is almost completely untouched, and with it not being covered in tents, drainage is good.
Even when the site is fully occupied, two days of sun sorts it out (e.g. 2005). During the build it can heal much more quickly.
So there's still all to play for. If Monday and Tuesday are mostly dry days, the site will be great when the gates open. And it can easily take the odd downpour during the main proceedings.
Just as long it's no 2007, we'll all be fine. And at the moment, I reckon that's likely.
Bear in mind that before the public arrive, the site is very resilient. The grass is almost completely untouched, and with it not being covered in tents, drainage is good.
Even when the site is fully occupied, two days of sun sorts it out (e.g. 2005). During the build it can heal much more quickly.
So there's still all to play for. If Monday and Tuesday are mostly dry days, the site will be great when the gates open. And it can easily take the odd downpour during the main proceedings.
Just as long it's no 2007, we'll all be fine. And at the moment, I reckon that's likely.
19sixtysix
Life as viewed from a Gay Gorbals Garret
Noubt wrong with a bit of mud
Sunray
Its sunny somewhere.
GL... I wouldn't fret yet.
Bear in mind that before the public arrive, the site is very resilient. The grass is almost completely untouched, and with it not being covered in tents, drainage is good.
Even when the site is fully occupied, two days of sun sorts it out (e.g. 2005). During the build it can heal much more quickly.
So there's still all to play for. If Monday and Tuesday are mostly dry days, the site will be great when the gates open. And it can easily take the odd downpour during the main proceedings.
Just as long it's no 2007, we'll all be fine. And at the moment, I reckon that's likely.
I'm with you on this one, very trying when very wet. This is primary reason I steward it. I'd rather work a bit and get in for free, it moves my commitment to my shifts and away from the festival. Once my shifts are over I do what I like, without the feeling I should tough it out to get my moneys worth.
I have two spare tickets for "Michael Eavis: Festival Life", 7.45pm tonight at the Purcell Room, Southbank Centre. It's a talk he's giving as part of the Ray Davies curated Meltdown Festival.
Free to whoever wants one or both. I'll have them with me, so you'll just need to get yourself there by a sensible time and find me.
Free to whoever wants one or both. I'll have them with me, so you'll just need to get yourself there by a sensible time and find me.
Oh, i thought they were gonna be glasto ticks before I went a page back
Being a bit optimistic there sim!
Mation
real life adventure worth more than pieces of gold
Brilliant - thanks!Yep! Spare #1 for Mation
One left folks.
sim667
All aboard the 303 bus.
disco_dave_2000
la la lapland
my ticket arrived this morning and i am officially excited !
pennimania
still dre and drooling
Well it's a poor thing when you are including thermal vests (2) in the Glasto packing
but I am still looking forward massively
I do sympathise with you WBC Worker, my husband has kidney disease problems now and he will find walking very hard work if it is muddy - we will have to modify any big plans we may have.
That's why we are doing Tagerine Fields this tiime, less to carry, nearer car park etc. Any other Urbans taking the soft option?
but I am still looking forward massively
I do sympathise with you WBC Worker, my husband has kidney disease problems now and he will find walking very hard work if it is muddy - we will have to modify any big plans we may have.
That's why we are doing Tagerine Fields this tiime, less to carry, nearer car park etc. Any other Urbans taking the soft option?
pennimania
still dre and drooling
I have just been reading an old copy of 'Q' Festival Daily -22/6/2007 - funny how old newspapers always seem so more interesting a few years on
Gerry1time
Did a wee in Dirac's toilet
I was at a meeting today where they said they will be putting trackway on the steep and damp areas of that track before gates open, and will put trackway over the whole thing if it does end up muddy, so sounds like they're on it.
Mation
real life adventure worth more than pieces of gold
That was lots of fun - thanks paolo!
What an odd and engaging man!That was lots of fun - thanks paolo!
Glad you enjoyed it.
He's not very corporate.
I do like the way he lets some things slip, that would cause media handlers to have kittens. Good to hear. Was a bit worried for a moment.
