Weather 2016

[BambooShanks]

43 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

I would even go as far to recommend a quick shower  at 07:00 to keep the dust down! 

perfect time for a little freshen up for the walk back after an exceptionally heavy night 

[abiwish]

If we're exchanging burn stories, last glasto, my first, I got burnt on my shoulders napping in the sun on Thursday. In my naivety the only moisturiser I had was cocoa butter (not knowing this was the worst possible idea ever), so slathered this on. The burn got worse to the point where my shoulders were each covered in a blister at least an inch and a half in diameter, which I then had to go get popped in the medical tent and have my shoulders bandaged up. Not a great look

[stuartbert two hats]

My burn story I've told many times on here, it went something like this:

* I cut my Beatles length hair to a no.3 before leaving for the 2004 festival 

* Was very windy + sunny and I discovered 2ltr bottles of Brothers

* I didn't apply any sunscreen, or wear a hat.

* Next day I was in the medical tent with 'weeping sores'. I got an almighty bollocking and was ordered to go and get a sombrero style hat with shade

* Said sombrero was too scratchy on my weeping sores, so I had to purchase an additional hat to go underneath.

The rest was history.

[billum]

33 minutes ago, abiwish said:

... In my naivety the only moisturiser I had was cocoa butter (not knowing this was the worst possible idea ever), so slathered this on...

This weekend's prize for great use of 'slathered'

12 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

My burn story I've told many times on here, it went something like this:

* I cut my Beatles length hair to a no.3 before leaving for the 2004 festival 

This weekend's prize for having Beatle-length hair in 2004 *and* it leading to your world-famous moniker

[ghostdancer1]

blazing sunshine/heatwave is easy to deal with.

- suncream REAPPLIED during the day

- a hat

- drink water

if you're particularly fair; long, light, loose clothing to cover arms and legs.

there are plenty of tents big and small to get shade in, everything from the JP and Avalon, down to Pussy Parlure, Stonebridge and tiny little ones in the greenfields.

[SwedgeAntilles]

Has anyone started a 'Preparing For The Best' thread? 

[H.M.V]

I was covered in heat rash and blisters on my hand and got heat stroke last year and I'm still keeping everything crossed for a heatwave. Will just make sure to buy a big hat and apply suncream more often! Cook me babeeeee!!! I'm also a ginger. 

[FatAmmy]

As a regular Bonnaroo attendee, it's quite entertaining to see any consternation over a little heat. 30C? Bring it on!

[FatAmmy]

If you tell me its gonna hit 35, I might actually bother with reapplying sunscreen

[zico martin]

30 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

My burn story I've told many times on here, it went something like this:

* I cut my Beatles length hair to a no.3 before leaving for the 2004 festival 

* Was very windy + sunny and I discovered 2ltr bottles of Brothers

* I didn't apply any sunscreen, or wear a hat.

* Next day I was in the medical tent with 'weeping sores'. I got an almighty bollocking and was ordered to go and get a sombrero style hat with shade

* Said sombrero was too scratchy on my weeping sores, so I had to purchase an additional hat to go underneath.

The rest was history.

are we talking help, rubber soul or let it be hair?

[Deaf Nobby Burton]

So we've gone from rain everyday... To a heatwave and 30 degrees, what could go wrong now?

[fur_q]

6 minutes ago, Deaf Nobby Burton said:

So we've gone from rain everyday... To a heatwave and 30 degrees, what could go wrong now?

We're talking about a forcast for a period over a week away, commonly known as fantasy land in meteorological circles things are looking very good for the early half of next week but the models are still showing a range of possible outcomes thereafter, this means confidence in forecasts for that period is currently low, however the good news is at present nothing is suggesting things will be awful. 

[DeanoL]

2007 was awful and I'd rather take 2010 - although most things I see are in tents anyway. But there's something to be said for the atmosphere. 2007 was horrendous but there was the whole blitz spirit, people up for a good time regardless. 2010 people were just exhausted all the time, there was very little energy about and it showed.

Not complaining mind, but it does have a weird impact on the site that you won't get if you've never experienced it first hand.

[McCor]

[McCor]

[rpfranks]

As long as it doesn't rain on Wednesday morning when the tents go up I will be happy with anything following 

[Madyaker]

Id take 30+ degrees over a washout any day.

[bennyboi]

2010 changed my face permanently!

i love the sun, but after the tan/burn/premature ageing I underwent after 2010 my forehead has never retained sweat, when I exercise sweat just beads and runs straight into my eyes. Never happened before Glasto 2010.  

Edited June 12, 2016 by bennyboi

[Gommy]

I swear by magicool- http://www.boots.com/en/Magicool-Body-and-Face-Cooler-Spray-200ml_2239/

It won't solve heatwave temps but it will help make them more bearable.  Even if it's not 2010 weather, it's beautifully refreshing at various times such as inside some of the tents.  Plus it can be a useful way to make friends (though ask before spraying it in someones face you don't know). 

[CaledonianGonzo]

The key to staying hydrated in a hot one is to drink a bit of water every now and again.

[FuzzyDunlop]

I didnt drink alcohol or do any drugs on sunday 2010. Left straight after stevie. Couldn't bare bare waking up in that heat. 

It was the only festival of any description anywhere I was glad was over. Had a good time, but the weather had a negative effect for me.

[CaledonianGonzo]

So if this year is going to be a scorcher what will you do differently?

[FuzzyDunlop]

Just now, CaledonianGonzo said:

So if this year is going to be a scorcher what will you do differently?

Probably miss most of the acts I want to see and spend 99% of the time in the Glade so I can get some cover.

[Spindles]

1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

The key to staying hydrated in a hot one is to drink a bit of water every now and again.

Worked a treat for me in 2010.  I spent more money on smoothies than cider that year and my water bottle got a regular top up.

[CaledonianGonzo]

2 minutes ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

Probably miss most of the acts I want to see and spend 99% of the time in the Glade so I can get some cover.

You wouldn't seek out some more workable solutions?  On an average sunny day do you just stay inside?