NFR NFC 2017 - The friendly thread for lovely people

[Slavivlad]

18 hours ago, Quark said:

True, but equally my mother-in-law and wife's 90 year old grandma tend not to come for lunch at Glastonbury!

Except for that one time I was REALLY stoned, but I don't think that counts

That's no excuse, Quark. You should be preparing your body, mind and soul all day every day!

[lucyginger]

1 hour ago, H.M.V said:

I'll also be able to help in general but not sure about coach. 

I would be slightly concerned about Yog having so many offers of help affecting other chances of tickets depending on how the grouping is done. Obviously we want all to go.

When is resale? I'll help if I can! 

[H.M.V]

33 minutes ago, lucyginger said:

When is resale? I'll help if I can! 

Pretty sure its the 20th and 23rd.

[carlosj]

2 hours ago, H.M.V said:

I'll also be able to help in general but not sure about coach. 

I would be slightly concerned about Yog having so many offers of help affecting other chances of tickets depending on how the grouping is done. Obviously we want all to go.

He may be on the main spreadsheet on the other thread here, in which case he may be grouped with 2 others. I can't check atm. 

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

May as well post this here as well seeing as my name has been mentioned;

  3 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said:

So, @Yoghurt on a Stick - are you going to try for the ball?

Hello stuartbert,

You really couldn't have asked that question at a more awkward time for me. In the last couple of days my wife has (yet again!) said that she no longer wants to go. Before we got married we made a pact that we would never spend a night apart, unless we had to be taken in to hospital for medical reasons. In the years that we have been together we have kept that pledge faithfully. This time around my wife has (also yet again) said that we should ignore the pledge and that I should go (ticket permitting). Now it may come as some surprise, but I am an honorable man when it comes to things like this ie. my word is my bond. Then guess what happens - my wife's brother (who I went to school with and 'grew up' with) texted me yesterday to say that he has fucked up as he went to pay the balance on his secured Glastonbury ticket but was 24 hours late, and has asked me if I can do any wizardry on this site to help get him a ticket. I told him that I would try. But how do I go around asking the good folk on here who said they would help me to help him only instead? To my mind he would have a greater chance of success if I asked people off here to get him and me a ticket. So, there I am mulling this over earlier today when me and the wife have a monumental fall out (this kind of thing really doesn't happen in our relationship normally). So, now we are not talking to each other. So, I can't say to her that to improve her brothers chances of getting a ticket it would probably need me to go as well. In fact, I can't currently discuss anything with her, let alone going to Glastonbury without her. So, I'm in a right pickle, to say the least.

On top of all of the above, I have a tremendous desire to go to the efests and NFR NFC meet ups. I often feel like a fraud on this site seeing as I haven't actually been to Glastonbury for years (although I've probably done over 20 Glastonbury's in total). Then guess what - there's yet another dimension to add to the equation. I hadn't said anything about it because I feel a little embarrased about it. The 'it' is that I am missing a fair few teeth now. You really can't orally take the amount of drugs that I take (daily for about the last 4 to 5 years) and get to keep your teeth. Oddly enough, owing to some strange quirk, I am entitled to free dentistry because I have an under active thyroid. It's just that I haven't sought treatment because I no longer care about what I look like to my wife, family and friends. I really have all but given up on vanity. That said, I'm not sure that I'd feel comfortable rocking up to meet 'new' people at Glastonbury. Maybe I'd be Ok, maybe I wouldn't. Fuck knows.

Anyway, this is now turning in to a War & Peace type epic, so will stop writing soon. What do you think you would do if you were faced with all that lot? That question goes to anybody else reading this I guess too.

[carlosj]

Yog, there's only you can decide. On the one hand, you have a pass out, but on the other, you can honourably stay home with Mrs Yog.

I'm in a similar position, albeit with no drug taking, and I'm taking that pass out. The difference for me is that MrsCJ sees it as a break for me from my three step daughters who I love, but I escape the drama for a bit.

If you're happy then keep as you are, although I'm a big fan of taking advantage of medical/dental offers to keep healthy. If you can eat, then fine, but it might make it easier on time. Anyway, if people don't accept you as you are, then no friendship is going to last and they're not worth it.

And you can't be a fraud, as who's met Russy at the festival yet?

Edit, this above is all too much fence sitting, but I can't direct you to an action as either course you've given above is fine. Sorry.

Edited April 10, 2017 by carlosj

[dizzymoo]

7 minutes ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

May as well post this here as well seeing as my name has been mentioned;

  3 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said:

So, @Yoghurt on a Stick - are you going to try for the ball?

Hello stuartbert,

You really couldn't have asked that question at a more awkward time for me. In the last couple of days my wife has (yet again!) said that she no longer wants to go. Before we got married we made a pact that we would never spend a night apart, unless we had to be taken in to hospital for medical reasons. In the years that we have been together we have kept that pledge faithfully. This time around my wife has (also yet again) said that we should ignore the pledge and that I should go (ticket permitting). Now it may come as some surprise, but I am an honorable man when it comes to things like this ie. my word is my bond. Then guess what happens - my wife's brother (who I went to school with and 'grew up' with) texted me yesterday to say that he has fucked up as he went to pay the balance on his secured Glastonbury ticket but was 24 hours late, and has asked me if I can do any wizardry on this site to help get him a ticket. I told him that I would try. But how do I go around asking the good folk on here who said they would help me to help him only instead? To my mind he would have a greater chance of success if I asked people off here to get him and me a ticket. So, there I am mulling this over earlier today when me and the wife have a monumental fall out (this kind of thing really doesn't happen in our relationship normally). So, now we are not talking to each other. So, I can't say to her that to improve her brothers chances of getting a ticket it would probably need me to go as well. In fact, I can't currently discuss anything with her, let alone going to Glastonbury without her. So, I'm in a right pickle, to say the least.

On top of all of the above, I have a tremendous desire to go to the efests and NFR NFC meet ups. I often feel like a fraud on this site seeing as I haven't actually been to Glastonbury for years (although I've probably done over 20 Glastonbury's in total). Then guess what - there's yet another dimension to add to the equation. I hadn't said anything about it because I feel a little embarrased about it. The 'it' is that I am missing a fair few teeth now. You really can't orally take the amount of drugs that I take (daily for about the last 4 to 5 years) and get to keep your teeth. Oddly enough, owing to some strange quirk, I am entitled to free dentistry because I have an under active thyroid. It's just that I haven't sought treatment because I no longer care about what I look like to my wife, family and friends. I really have all but given up on vanity. That said, I'm not sure that I'd feel comfortable rocking up to meet 'new' people at Glastonbury. Maybe I'd be Ok, maybe I wouldn't. Fuck knows.

Anyway, this is now turning in to a War & Peace type epic, so will stop writing soon. What do you think you would do if you were faced with all that lot? That question goes to anybody else reading this I guess too.

You don't have to make the decision today Yog, sounds like you need some time to let the dust settle.  Having a ticket at least gives you a choice,  and you could throw it back for refund if you really can't go.  Hope you and Mrs Yog resume communication asap.   If you're entitled to free dentistry I'd go for it for health reasons aside from any aesthetic considerations. 

In terms of meeting new people, Glastonbury of all places will be accepting,  and I'm sure I'm not alone in being very curious to meet the poster of so many interesting stories and wise observations! 

Warm hugs xx

[Skoo]

@Yoghurt on a Stick If I were in your position I'd try for the ticket, because as @dizzymoo says, it gives you a choice - you can always change your mind later on.

I don't argue with my other half often either, it's very rare so when it does happen it's horrible. However hopefully you're like us and you resolve stuff quickly and can kiss and make up!

With regards to your teeth, I'd love the chance to have some shiny new gnashers if I could but it's so expensive! So if you can get them done for free then I'd be jumping at the chance - a few weeks discomfort for a Hollywood smile  

Sorry to hear you're in such a pickle but try not to worry about being judged. People are so caught up in their own stuff, worrying what everyone thinks of them that they won't notice your teeth or lack thereof!

[dizzymoo]

5 hours ago, lucyginger said:

On Saturday, we had rehearsal in the morning, then about an hours break before more rehearsals in the afternoon. So, for our lunch break, my choir buddy and I sat outside the venue, in the sunshine, having our sandwiches and a couple of cans of g&t each It was lovely! Now the concert is done, I have a few weeks before the next term starts so I can get in a bit of research for Glastonbury bands

Sounds like a great day Lucy.  How did the concert go?  We have a local choir festival in 6 weeks and then a couple of boozy gatherings before we stop for the summer.  A couple of years ago I'm surprised the police didn't turn up as we were singing bawdy songs in a marquee in someone's garden til the early hours.  It was a Monday too.

[fatyeti24]

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Hello again all,

Forgive me for not responding to you individually, but things really are mental this end. Much more mental than I have gone in to. The good news is that me and Mrs Yog are alright again. That didn't take long. We have also agreed that I should try for tickets for me and her brother in the re-sale. I get H.M.V's point about the number of people who have offered me help and that two others could be tagged on to the potential purchase. The only thing negating that is that I'll only have enough money to buy the two tickets, which effectively means it's a non runner for others unless they pay and I pay them back. It's a little too mind blowing for me right now with all this other stuff going on. Thoughts on a way forward anyone?

[dizzymoo]

4 minutes ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

Hello again all,

Forgive me for not responding to you individually, but things really are mental this end. Much more mental than I have gone in to. The good news is that me and Mrs Yog are alright again. That didn't take long. We have also agreed that I should try for tickets for me and her brother in the re-sale. I get H.M.V's point about the number of people who have offered me help and that two others could be tagged on to the potential purchase. The only thing negating that is that I'll only have enough money to buy the two tickets, which effectively means it's a non runner for others unless they pay and I pay them back. It's a little too mind blowing for me right now with all this other stuff going on. Thoughts on a way forward anyone?

H.M.V.'s right that we need to make sure you're only in one group and that everyone who's trying is going for the same 4.  Now it's possible to pay by credit card it means it's not absolutely necessary to have peoples' bank details.  I'd consider paying with my card as there's no immediate outlay -  obviously there's an element of trust involved in getting the money back!   I'm not sure what the rules are on cancellation;  would the person who buys the tickets be able to get a refund in the (obviously unlikely as we're all such lovely people) event of non-payment,  or would that only be the person the ticket's allocated to?

[lucyginger]

1 hour ago, dizzymoo said:

Sounds like a great day Lucy.  How did the concert go?  We have a local choir festival in 6 weeks and then a couple of boozy gatherings before we stop for the summer.  A couple of years ago I'm surprised the police didn't turn up as we were singing bawdy songs in a marquee in someone's garden til the early hours.  It was a Monday too.

It went really well, thanks! Turns out I did know most of the words after all! Choir festival sounds great fun, as does singing in a marquee until all hours!!

 

[Quark]

Can't give any advice on the purchasing of tickets Yog.  The dynamics of trust in people when you're talking in the hundreds of pounds is tricky at best.

The issue between yourself and Mrs Yog is down to you guys, but if she's told you to go then personally I'd go. But that's me.

However, the teeth and meeting people bit?  Fuck that.  Firstly it's Glastonbury, so missing a few teeth will be the least weird thing anyone's going to see anyway!  And quite frankly, none of us (I think I speak for others?) are going to give a shit.  Will be a pleasure to meet you, gums and all

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

1 hour ago, dizzymoo said:

H.M.V.'s right that we need to make sure you're only in one group and that everyone who's trying is going for the same 4.  

This is the tricky bit. To be honest I've not looked at the listy thingy that a (very helpful) bloke called Chris has produced. I do have a list (somewhere) of people who said that they would help me. I'll look for that tomorrow. Does anybody know of two people who could join me and my mate in trying to get tickets? That way we could secure the attempt for 4 tickets and not let 2 go to waste, as it were. Sorry, if I'm being crap on this, but if you had the day I've had you too would be punch drunk with the stress and aggravation (completely separate to Glastonbury). 

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

36 minutes ago, Quark said:

Can't give any advice on the purchasing of tickets Yog.  The dynamics of trust in people when you're talking in the hundreds of pounds is tricky at best.

The issue between yourself and Mrs Yog is down to you guys, but if she's told you to go then personally I'd go. But that's me.

However, the teeth and meeting people bit?  Fuck that.  Firstly it's Glastonbury, so missing a few teeth will be the least weird thing anyone's going to see anyway!  And quite frankly, none of us (I think I speak for others?) are going to give a shit.  Will be a pleasure to meet you, gums and all

You are right Quark - I couldn't give a fuck what people think of me around these parts, so why should I give a fuck at Glastonbury. Not only that but I know who my mates are off here and I'm completely certain that to a person you all couldn't give a fuck about my teeth either - or lack of them.

[mr gumby]

2 hours ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

You are right Quark - I couldn't give a fuck what people think of me around these parts, so why should I give a fuck at Glastonbury. Not only that but I know who my mates are off here and I'm completely certain that to a person you all couldn't give a fuck about my teeth either - or lack of them.

Hi Yog,

Not sure if this'll help or not, but fuck it, you can ignore it if you like! When I was in my 20's, my teeth declined badly, not sure why. I had an abscess in my jaw at one point, and a rather overeager dentist decided to pull several teeth out. She made a bridge thing for me, but it never fit properly, and after a while I gave up on it. I'm a bit self-conscious about it when I meet new people, but one time I never worried about it was when I met the nfr bunch. What really matters is the kind of person you are, and I'm sure everyone on this thread (and in fact, the whole of efests) would be delighted to meet you in person.

As far as the 'not spending a night apart' thing goes, I'm sure we'd all like to meet Mrs Yog, too, but if she's set on not going, and has said she's happy for you to, I think you should try for a ticket. You're clearly in each others' hearts, and that's the main thing. Many couples who spend every night together couldn't honestly say the same.

[mr gumby]

3 minutes ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

I know I'm two days behind but if I get to the end of this thread and nobody's finbarred this I'm going to be very disappointed. 

 

1 minute ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

I'm ashamed of all of you!

Me too, Scruff, me too.

[mr gumby]

8 minutes ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

I know it's not the done thing but after a day I'd have been tempted to self Finbarr that. Good restraint showed, Mr g

I generally try to save self-finbarring for birthdays and Christmas, makes it feel a bit more special, you know?

[Quark]

I can only apologise gentlemen....

[guypjfreak]

Yog get a fucking ticket old son.... Everyone else I hope you all had a good weekend and are all well and happy.. 

You best start praying there was still water and soggy bits on the farm so we need some sun.. 

 

[mr gumby]

9 minutes ago, DentalDan said:

Who in here's up for a scrap?

You pwopa fackin' nawty, intcha?

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

4 hours ago, mr gumby said:

Hi Yog,

Not sure if this'll help or not, but fuck it, you can ignore it if you like! When I was in my 20's, my teeth declined badly, not sure why. I had an abscess in my jaw at one point, and a rather overeager dentist decided to pull several teeth out. She made a bridge thing for me, but it never fit properly, and after a while I gave up on it. I'm a bit self-conscious about it when I meet new people, but one time I never worried about it was when I met the nfr bunch. What really matters is the kind of person you are, and I'm sure everyone on this thread (and in fact, the whole of efests) would be delighted to meet you in person.

As far as the 'not spending a night apart' thing goes, I'm sure we'd all like to meet Mrs Yog, too, but if she's set on not going, and has said she's happy for you to, I think you should try for a ticket. You're clearly in each others' hearts, and that's the main thing. Many couples who spend every night together couldn't honestly say the same.

Thanks mr gumby. Those fine words you have written are greatly appreciated. I'm almost mentally deranged ( stop it, I know what you are thinking!) with the excitement of possibly being able to go to Glastonbury again. It's been a while. If I get to meet up with the efests crew then I shall probably shit myself with glee - or possibly for some currently unknown medical condition. I'll tell you it's the later, but we all know it'll be the former reason. 

Edited April 10, 2017 by Yoghurt on a Stick

[cornish hick]

21 hours ago, lucyginger said:

Ah yes, I forgot about Beautiful Days! One year I will make it there, one year....

I'm going for the first time this year - 50th birthday present to myself

[lucyginger]

9 hours ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

Thanks mr gumby. Those fine words you have written are greatly appreciated. I'm almost mentally deranged ( stop it, I know what you are thinking!) with the excitement of possibly being able to go to Glastonbury again. It's been a while. If I get to meet up with the efests crew then I shall probably shit myself with glee - or possibly for some currently unknown medical condition. I'll tell you it's the later, but we all know it'll be the former reason. 

Yog get a ticket!! You must be there!! I insist!!