The Camp Triangle Glowstick War 2009

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

Due to the numbers now on the list (over 250!) I think the Glowstick War may take a little organisation this year. Maybe half the fun last year was that it was totally spontaneous, but with the numbers forecast for this year I think a tiny bit of organisation could make it intense. Anyone got any ideas? Maybe we could have two wars. One at the camp and one at a pre set location where everyone just turns up and starts chucking. Probably best when it's going/gone dark. Anyone not involved will just see a melee of colour spring out of nowhere. Should we have teams or just a free for all? Maybe you think it should remain as a totally spontaneous event. Do you have any suggestions for time/location? Your input would be very much appreciated

[LusciousLucy]

Lovely idea BUT...in this ere credit crunch AND lots of fundraising for WaterAid...would it not be a total waste of money to indulge in such a thing? I know that sounds extremely spoil sporty and I dont want to ruin anyone's fun but perhaps this year save your money or donate the glow stick cash to Wateraid. Longer lasting fuzzy feelings gained from doing so than an hours bloody good fun but at the end of it all just a big excuse to waste money you dont need to waste?

Meep

[Insomaniac]

It's all very funny until someone loses an eye

[Aphex's twin]

It's all very funny until someone loses an eye

[Aphex's twin]

Lovely idea BUT...in this ere credit crunch AND lots of fundraising for WaterAid...would it not be a total waste of money to indulge in such a thing? I know that sounds extremely spoil sporty and I dont want to ruin anyone's fun but perhaps this year save your money or donate the glow stick cash to Wateraid. Longer lasting fuzzy feelings gained from doing so than an hours bloody good fun but at the end of it all just a big excuse to waste money you dont need to waste?

Meep

[ivan]

Shame them all going to land-fill !

[deschwah]

one of my fondest memories from last year was listening to it and the occasional stick running down the side of tent

was too goosed to get out and join in but it was very funny from inside as well as outide so no being spoil sports!

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

Lovely idea BUT...in this ere credit crunch AND lots of fundraising for WaterAid...would it not be a total waste of money to indulge in such a thing? I know that sounds extremely spoil sporty and I dont want to ruin anyone's fun but perhaps this year save your money or donate the glow stick cash to Wateraid. Longer lasting fuzzy feelings gained from doing so than an hours bloody good fun but at the end of it all just a big excuse to waste money you dont need to waste?

Meep

[22mkent]

All is fair in love and war!

I love the idea of glowstick fun

And I say this means WAR!!

Poundland do 25 sticks for £1

[Mmmm Beer]

It's all very funny until someone loses an eye

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

I tend to agree with this comment, I would have thought a glow stick could do some serious damage.

I was at Leeds years ago and some cocks thought it a good idea to throw empty plastic bottles at each other, except some had water (or piss) in, and what do ya know, a guy near me got his head split open, and I mean split open, 20 stitches at least I would guess.

[22mkent]

It's not really the 'sticks,' it was more those bendy ones that you can join together and make wristbands/necklaces out of so the risk is fairly low.

[Mmmm Beer]

It's not really the 'sticks,' it was more those bendy ones that you can join together and make wristbands/necklaces out of so the risk is fairly low.

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

Atleast it's something to tell the grandchildren "and I got this scar from the infamous glowstick war at Glastonbury 2009! It were proper bo I tell thee!!"

[Aphex's twin]

You weren't there man, you weren't there.

[nina3d]

Brilliant idea Glasto Mongrel. Yes to teams. Yes to spontaneous. Yes to any type of glow stick war.

And thanks 22m for the tip-off - We've had a brand new Poundland open in Lewisham so I'll go and check it out and buy me some ammunition.

Safety concerns noted. Plastic goggles are fairly cheap from hardware stores, so we could kit ourselves out with them and then we'd really look like we were ready for battle! Howabout those 3D glasses - would they make the glowstick wars look even more spectacular? And would they suitably protect our peepers?

Can we all make sure we pick up all the sticks afterwards so that we're not adding to the Glasto litter mountain?

[Rhyscot]

I actually think this is a great idea and would love it to be arranged, can pick up stacks of cheap glow sticks from poundland so the sight of hundreds of glowing sticks being flung at mid night would be quite fun and entertaining. Count me in

[LusciousLucy]

LL I have to say you have turned into a right misery guts. No offence.

[pineapple-tea]

I'm in.

I've got my poundland ammunition ready and waiting.

[daveinafield]

anyone recall the great glowstick war of kidney mead a few years ago....think it was 03 anyone recall?

[markeee]

It's not really the 'sticks,' it was more those bendy ones that you can join together and make wristbands/necklaces out of so the risk is fairly low.

[Storm_NL]

Where be ye getting yer glowsticks from this yaaaar?

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

Where be ye getting yer glowsticks from this yaaaar?

[greenfairy43]

one of my fondest memories from last year was listening to it and the occasional stick running down the side of tent

was too goosed to get out and join in but it was very funny from inside as well as outide so no being spoil sports!

[Aphex's twin]

No I aint...just trying to get some of you's lot to see sense in this year of crunchiness...hey...your taxes are going to be paying for me soon anyway if I cant find a job...

Save your money...and save the landfill! Love the Farm Leave No Trace...