Green Man 2022

[_Tommy_]

15 minutes ago, SweepingTheNation said:

To add to the others, I wouldn't be surprised if Alice Low's magnetic Prince-by-way-of-Sparks glammy extravagance makes her a word of mouth draw in the same way as her friends Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard and Panic Shack.

Saw her supporting Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff. Did most the gig in the crowd wearing just underwear before running out the room down the stairs. Only to reappear about 5 mins later.

7/10 would recommend. 

(Also apparently with a 'full band' at the moment, don't know what that means in the context of the musical style and performance art style)

[JoellyG]

14 minutes ago, _Tommy_ said:

Where are we on the Welly rating considering current ground conditions and forecast rain on a rating from 1 (don't even both packing) through 5 (leave in the car) to 10 (trench foot guaranteed)  

Ground is still very dry. I'm still happily wearing trainers. More rain forecast over the next few days though...

[benali]

36 minutes ago, JoellyG said:

Ground is still very dry. I'm still happily wearing trainers. More rain forecast over the next few days though...

It got a bit soggy in places when it chucked it down yesterday but drained pretty quick.

Trainers or maybe walking boots. Wouldn't say wellies are necessary, definitely not at the moment anyway.

Met Office seem to have downgraded rain for today from thunderstorms to some showers. It's barely spitting now.

[benali]

58 minutes ago, _Tommy_ said:

Where are we on the Welly rating

6.5/10. Saw them recently, they were great fun and have a few cracking songs. Just need to smooth out some rough edges and I can definitely see them getting booked for stages like Rising next summer.

[warriormonk]

2 hours ago, collectivisedfarming said:

Wesley Gonzalez, he makes lo-fi pop, he used to be in Let's Wrestle who I was a big fan of. He can be a bit hit and miss live though.

I've seen him twice this year and I'm pleased to report he ...and the band... were excellent on both occasions.

[august1]

5 hours ago, GMOTR said:

I'm keen for that. went solo last year and the WhatsApp group came in extremely handy 

is that whatsapp group dead now?

Should I start a new one?

[GMOTR]

7 minutes ago, august1 said:

is that whatsapp group dead now?

Should I start a new one?

I think so, most people in it aren't going this year.

Yeah think that would be a good idea 

[august1]

23 minutes ago, GMOTR said:

I think so, most people in it aren't going this year.

Yeah think that would be a good idea 

PM me your number and ill get one started

[august1]

Group chat if anyone wants to join

https://chat.whatsapp.com/ImRRHfgNFLF4EyWNvaURfl?fbclid=IwAR1numWXXQo5N4sVuupm1nAQCpSwiIB73s9KKcHRj6SK88UcPzQFBr4UksE

[mario man]

I’ve been listening to the preview show on Amazing Radio, really nice to enjoy whilst packing

https://amazingradio.com/shows/thomas-little/archive

Edited August 16, 2022 by mario man

[Wakestock]

9 hours ago, Ted Dansons Wig said:

Am I imagining - isnt there a selection of ciders at the bar in Walled Garden?

I’m told they’ve moved the cider bar next door to Babbling Tongues this year. 

[benali]

Tonight's rain didn't amount to much, certainly nothing like what was predicted. Could be some heavy periods overnight but seems to be clear by tomorrow afternoon.

Ground conditions absolutely fine at the moment.

[_Tommy_]

8 hours ago, Wakestock said:

I’m told they’ve moved the cider bar next door to Babbling Tongues this year. 

This sounds like a good idea, all got a bit condensed at the back of walled garden at times. 

Plus, everyone needs a bit of room after their 4th pint of 7% cider 

[ciderbus]

Does anyone know what time the orange car park opens or starts to get busy usually? I just can't remember.

We are staying in a pub in Abergavenny tonight as a treat instead of having a longer journey tomorrow, so i suppose I had best get packing. Excited now.

[Wakestock]

Looking at the forecast I’m even contemplating leaving my walking boots behind and going for sandals instead. Foolish? Sunday looks like the one day I meet need boots. 

[joe501]

3 minutes ago, Wakestock said:

Looking at the forecast I’m even contemplating leaving my walking boots behind and going for sandals instead. Foolish? Sunday looks like the one day I meet need boots. 

Forecast is often unreliable for the site, bring both!

[benali]

25 minutes ago, joe501 said:

Forecast is often unreliable for the site, bring both!

So far it's been unreliable in our favour which is perfect!

Seems like there was barely any rain overnight. It's cloudy now but no rain and this was the time it was predicted to be heavy.

[Yoss]

I have one logistics question - I'm bringing my on car so will just be in the main car park, but I'll actually be joining a friend in the campervan field rather than general camping. Is it easy to get straight from one to the other? Do I have to go through wristband exchange first?

Thank you.

[bexj]

11 minutes ago, Yoss said:

I have one logistics question - I'm bringing my on car so will just be in the main car park, but I'll actually be joining a friend in the campervan field rather than general camping. Is it easy to get straight from one to the other? Do I have to go through wristband exchange first?

Thank you.

You'll have to go through wristbands, its quite a way from Orange to campervans

[Yoss]

3 minutes ago, bexj said:

You'll have to go through wristbands, its quite a way from Orange to campervans

Okay, thank you.

[benali]

Current view of Settlers. Clouds clinging to the mountains, faint drizzle around.

As you can see the field is pretty busy, the area to the right of the second picture is Family camping. It's not completely rammed but there's never been this number of people here at this point. Normally the Family area is half empty before Thursday.

[pie_and_a_pint]

Wow - the grass actually has some green in it! 

Packing now as leaving Stroud tomorrow morning. I'll bring the walking boots but only plan to wear them if it really chucks it down. 

[evannn]

1 hour ago, benali said:

Current view of Settlers. Clouds clinging to the mountains, faint drizzle around.

As you can see the field is pretty busy, the area to the right of the second picture is Family camping. It's not completely rammed but there's never been this number of people here at this point. Normally the Family area is half empty before Thursday.

Am I right in thinking they opened up the campsite to people coming via public transport today? Because of the strikes

[mario man]

1 hour ago, benali said:

Current view of Settlers. Clouds clinging to the mountains, faint drizzle around.

As you can see the field is pretty busy, the area to the right of the second picture is Family camping. It's not completely rammed but there's never been this number of people here at this point. Normally the Family area is half empty before Thursday.

Many thanks! We were intending on staying in Family Camping but won’t be on site until tmrw afternoon. It seems we may have to rethink! 

[zico martin]

Sorry I'm sure this has already been asked somewhere but how far  am i likely to be pulling my trolley from the car park to where i camp? And is doing 2 journeys feasible? My wife's just got out of hospital so won't be much help with the stuff!