What have you done today to get ready for Glastonbury 2023?

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

3 minutes ago, Helsbels said:

Just tested out my poncho in the rain...not that I'll be needing it of course!

Nooooooo, of course not 😁 I'm packing a poncho too, but more as a bluff to the weather Gods. 

[nikkic]

Got a load of sh*t sorted the past few days. 

My brother is getting married next weekend so it pretty much rules out any Glasto packing. 

So this weekend we’ve….

- Charged the battery packs 
- Bought our booze 
- Dusted off the camping gear and added it to “the pile” 
- Packed our clothes 
- Ordered a new rain jacket (which won’t be needed)
- Seen a man about a dog 

Not much to do now really, apart from the skittles vodka which I’ll start tomorrow 

[Crazyfool01]

Warmed up for Glastonbury at Lionel by acting as a meeting point and being asked where my pyramid hat is 

[liame]

8 hours ago, Crazyfool01 said:

Warmed up for Glastonbury at Lionel by acting as a meeting point and being asked where my pyramid hat is 

I went too, can confirm you were very easy to spot!

[Crazyfool01]

47 minutes ago, liame said:

I went too, can confirm you were very easy to spot!

Ha hope you enjoyed it 🙂 thought he sounded excellent and the crowd were very good and up for it 🙂 

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

Brought this guy home today. 

Plunged for the three man in the end because when I compared it in the shop, it's only an extra 20 Euro, but you get way more space and the actual carry bag is barely any bigger or heavier, like 5cm wider and 500g heavier - but still a good 20cm smaller than my old pop up tent from circa 2010. Lighter too.

 

[Jacksamthompson]

23 minutes ago, MEGATRONICMEATWAGON said:

Brought this guy home today. 

Plunged for the three man in the end because when I compared it in the shop, it's only an extra 20 Euro, but you get way more space and the actual carry bag is barely any bigger or heavier, like 5cm wider and 500g heavier - but still a good 20cm smaller than my old pop up tent from circa 2010. Lighter too.

 

 

You wont regret it theyre ace. Especially if we have a little bit of rain that extra space will be well worth it. 

[The Clearest Blue]

1 hour ago, MEGATRONICMEATWAGON said:

Brought this guy home today. 

Plunged for the three man in the end because when I compared it in the shop, it's only an extra 20 Euro, but you get way more space and the actual carry bag is barely any bigger or heavier, like 5cm wider and 500g heavier - but still a good 20cm smaller than my old pop up tent from circa 2010. Lighter too.

 

This is the same tent I have, this will be its fourth Glastonbury. Works great at keeping it dark and cool. Only problem is once you open the ‘door’ you’re straight out into the field, there is no porch protection. In case of rain we bought an add-on that acts as a porch area to protect the bedroom from any rain and gives us chance to take off any wet gear before getting inside the tent proper. Not that there will be any rain or mud this year!

[Phoenix Girl]

Absolutely nothing unfortunately. I am in serious trouble - stress packing imminent.

Although my pineapple tequila and barrel aged negronis have been brewing for a while - both of which are solely for giving out to friends 🙄

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

4 minutes ago, The Clearest Blue said:

This is the same tent I have, this will be its fourth Glastonbury. Works great at keeping it dark and cool. Only problem is once you open the ‘door’ you’re straight out into the field, there is no porch protection. In case of rain we bought an add-on that acts as a porch area to protect the bedroom from any rain and gives us chance to take off any wet gear before getting inside the tent proper. Not that there will be any rain or mud this year!

After reading about it on here ad nauseam for the last decade, I'm kinda hoping that when I open it up after a night in the SEC, I just step into a quasi-black hole and I disappear into nothingness.

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

6 minutes ago, The Clearest Blue said:

This is the same tent I have, this will be its fourth Glastonbury. Works great at keeping it dark and cool. Only problem is once you open the ‘door’ you’re straight out into the field, there is no porch protection. In case of rain we bought an add-on that acts as a porch area to protect the bedroom from any rain and gives us chance to take off any wet gear before getting inside the tent proper. Not that there will be any rain or mud this year!

Seriously though, I'm really happy to have purchased it. Smaller, lighter than my current one which means putting it on the plane won't be a problem. My current tent also doesn't have a porch really and I always just get ready in the tent bar my shoes and only open the door enough to stick my feet out to do the laces up and then it's a mad dash to get out before any rain comes in, hahaha. I'm gonna have a looky for an extension though now - didn't even know they were available!

[4AssedMonkey]

Apart from actually packing I think we’re sorted. Will start chilling the coolbox this weekend and freezing some water/capri suns/ciders.

Need the forecast to resolve itself a bit to help with what to pack clothes wise.

Tickets arrived this morning. Postie “Off to Glastonbury again? I think you’re mad!”  He’s a top bloke.

[woyski]

Sweet f**k all, but popping in here to get my arse in gear! Just booked a haircut which is much needed before I go.

I second that I feel non-committal about starting the clothes pack until I know what the weather is likely to do - in terms of footwear I'm considering buying new wellies as mine have seen better days, and I know you'll all encourage the purchase to ensure a dry week! We got a brand new tent but should get it out and give it a test run first. 

Food and drink wise we're pretty much there, so probably less to do than I think but I still have that feeling that I'm really behind. 

First time we're doing coach package so feels odd not to have the ticket in my hands yet!

 

[BBC7BBCHEAVEN]

33 minutes ago, Phoenix Girl said:

 barrel aged negronis have been brewing for a while - both of which are solely for giving out to friends 

Hello it's me, your new friend

[Phoenix Girl]

13 minutes ago, BBC7BBCHEAVEN said:

Hello it's me, your new friend

Yes a barrel aged negroni is a lovely tipple - so very smooth

[Neil]

today i'm getting my finger and toenails cut ready for glasto - cos of my mobility issues i can't cut them myself, and have to pay a lovely lady to come round and do it for me. its amazing how quickly they grow.

[The Clearest Blue]

1 hour ago, MEGATRONICMEATWAGON said:

Seriously though, I'm really happy to have purchased it. Smaller, lighter than my current one which means putting it on the plane won't be a problem. My current tent also doesn't have a porch really and I always just get ready in the tent bar my shoes and only open the door enough to stick my feet out to do the laces up and then it's a mad dash to get out before any rain comes in, hahaha. I'm gonna have a looky for an extension though now - didn't even know they were available!

The black out element is great for my partner who needs it pitch black. The cooling element is great for me as I run hot. Last year we slept in til 10am most days, popped into a mates tent around the same time and it was so humid in there I wouldn’t have been able to sleep in that!

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

35 minutes ago, The Clearest Blue said:

The black out element is great for my partner who needs it pitch black. The cooling element is great for me as I run hot. Last year we slept in til 10am most days, popped into a mates tent around the same time and it was so humid in there I wouldn’t have been able to sleep in that!

You've pretty much nailed two of my requirements at home. I'm not too bad sleeping in a tent, done it so much, but having it cool inside (I also run warm) and pitch black will hopefully let me sleep in longer. One of my biggest problems is that when I'm awake, I'm awake, and I have to get up and do something. Hopefully with this tent, I'll be able to push through and keep on sleeping. 

[nikkic]

The most important part of the prep has begun 

[Twiggy553]

Just bought load of cans of IPA, a new wig, and some other paraphernalia

[davefb]

2 hours ago, nikkic said:

The most important part of the prep has begun 

 

bruhaha, we've got some fishermans friends, lemon sherbets, fudge and a whole load of after 8 vodka done... twftpu is going to kill me ..

oh and ordered some shot glasses...

[philipsteak]

17 hours ago, The Clearest Blue said:

The black out element is great for my partner who needs it pitch black. The cooling element is great for me as I run hot. Last year we slept in til 10am most days, popped into a mates tent around the same time and it was so humid in there I wouldn’t have been able to sleep in that!

I can't sleep until 10 in my own bed! Maybe I should move in to a Fresh & Black tent....

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

10 hours ago, nikkic said:

The most important part of the prep has begun 

Funny this is, I bet all those sweets cost more than the vodka itself, right? 😆

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

On 6/12/2023 at 12:07 AM, Crazyfool01 said:

Warmed up for Glastonbury at Lionel by acting as a meeting point and being asked where my pyramid hat is 

I bet Lionel would've loved to have seen the Pyramid again. Hope he didn't ask mid-song! Ha!

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

9 hours ago, Twiggy553 said:

Just bought load of cans of IPA, a new wig, and some other paraphernalia

👀