What have you done to get ready for Glastonbury 24 ?

[Jay Pee]

14 hours ago, 4AssedMonkey said:

 

Decathlon do sailing jackets which are quite cheap, not too sweaty and quite light.  Mine's done a fair amount of work in the last 6 years and still stacks up.  Reproofing is key with these things so get some Nikwax wash in.

 

My only issue with most waterproof coats for G is that they don't cover your arse so the rain runs off and wets your shorts.  A knee length version of what I have would be perfect. Can't find it though.

Scooped back mate. Longer at the back than front. Perfect. Can keep arse dry and get todger out without inadvertently pissing on zips.

[EavisAintDead]

On 6/3/2024 at 5:09 PM, Dave_c said:

Any recommendations for a good waterproof jacket that isn't a 600 quid Arc'teryx? Can't be doing with Ponchos again if it rains.

https://www.newforestclothing.co.uk/products/didriksons-avon-parka?variant=42217940418751

 

I've got this - very waterproof, not very breathable

[EavisAintDead]

I've just ordered a Lebara Sim card - £1.99 for three months but I'll cancel it before the second month. I don't use my phone for more than meeting friends but having had no phone at all at Truck festival last year because the signal just wasn't working at all, it will be nice to have some signal

[dotdash79]

29 minutes ago, EavisAintDead said:

I've just ordered a Lebara Sim card - £1.99 for three months but I'll cancel it before the second month. I don't use my phone for more than meeting friends but having had no phone at all at Truck festival last year because the signal just wasn't working at all, it will be nice to have some signal

I got one the other day 90p for 15GB of data, think that offer finished yesterday.

[incident]

Should mention that the Vodafone app confirms they'll be offering free 7 day eSims for anyone who wants one. So probably the cheapest/easiest option for anyone who has a compatible phone.

[Spindles]

Ordered a flag for my tent.  Started the pile of stuff.  Just got to buy my booze and doobage and I'm set.

[CharlotteB]

Downloaded the app, and punched in my must-sees 🙂

[clarkete]

Downloaded the app.  Looks great. 

[faymondo]

Dummy run with the new tent and all went well. Just need to start building the booze collection up now. 

[Summertime]

8 hours ago, incident said:

Should mention that the Vodafone app confirms they'll be offering free 7 day eSims for anyone who wants one. So probably the cheapest/easiest option for anyone who has a compatible phone.

 

Thanks for flagging this.  I’ve been thinking of getting a Vodafone esim for the duration of the festival. Any idea how you actually get this - I found the section of the app that mentions it but not sure how to actually get it /sign up?

[incident]

19 minutes ago, Summertime said:

Thanks for flagging this.  I’ve been thinking of getting a Vodafone esim for the duration of the festival. Any idea how you actually get this - I found the section of the app that mentions it but not sure how to actually get it /sign up?

 

I don't know, but the app seems to mention it in the context of their on-site presence - so I assume you'll be able to sign up at their stall across from the Left Field.

[Beerqueen]

Got my ticket!  

 

Highlighted another bunch of bands that I probably won't see!

[The other Bellboy]

On 6/6/2024 at 6:33 PM, al_coholic said:

Wow 17 5 is a very long flight. Hope you aren't in economy. Guess that Auckland to Doha or similar 

It was a long flight, done quite a few of that length in the past, so knew now that I couldn't manage in economy, so we booked business for all of us, its made such a difference, worth every penny, the flight was no issue at all, Found the next 7 hour flight harder as even having the beds to sleep in, we were all getting tired by the end of it. The long flight was Auckland to Dubai. Kids were shattered by the time we got to London, couldn't keep them awake past 5.30, now we are all up and wide awake at 2 am 🙂

[philipsteak]

7 hours ago, The other Bellboy said:

It was a long flight, done quite a few of that length in the past, so knew now that I couldn't manage in economy, so we booked business for all of us, its made such a difference, worth every penny, the flight was no issue at all, Found the next 7 hour flight harder as even having the beds to sleep in, we were all getting tired by the end of it. The long flight was Auckland to Dubai. Kids were shattered by the time we got to London, couldn't keep them awake past 5.30, now we are all up and wide awake at 2 am 🙂

 

Blimey. 

And I'm worried about what it'll cost in diesel to drive from Northumberland

[al_coholic]

Just done my first shop. 30 cans of beer, 2 camp chairs for the tent, a new hoodie, a new flamingo shirt, 6 cans of Funkin cocktails, and 12 small bottles of water. 

 

Like I said, first shop!

[deadponyclub]

[Aragorn]

Anyone recommend good gortex ankle  walking boots? 

[Spindles]

Bleached a cheap bucket hat in preparation for some dye coming in the post.  

[dougal1]

Flown back from Melbourne.

 

Eighth time on the farm. Let's go girls.

[balti-pie]

5 hours ago, dougal1 said:

Flown back from Melbourne.

 

Eighth time on the farm. Let's go girls.

Now's a really crap time to ask if you can bring us a bottle of Bundy, innit 😄 

[Jacko45]

5 hours ago, dougal1 said:

Flown back from Melbourne.

 

Eighth time on the farm. Let's go girls.

 

From 13c in Melbourne to same in Jolly Old. 

[RaphPH]

In terms of phone signal - will the EE mast still be there now that Vodafone has taken over. Any confirmation from EE? 

[4AssedMonkey]

1 hour ago, RaphPH said:

In terms of phone signal - will the EE mast still be there now that Vodafone has taken over. Any confirmation from EE? 

 

They claimed to be, but I'm convinced that there was some level of blocking/priority in Vodafone's favour.  Friends on EE and O2 especially really struggled.  I had clear 5G all weekend on a lebara PAYG sim.

[4AssedMonkey]

This weekend's prep involved: -

• Booze run. Still need some more but got most of it, including Dead Man's Fingers spiced rum on offer at Asda (£18).
• Washed and re-proofed all our waterproof jackets/ponchos.
• Cleaned my wellies.
• Checked the tent over.
• Agreed our line up choices, loaded the app and created a playlist.
• 12.5 mile hike with Hollie The Rescue Hound (TM).

This week's to do list: -

• Check/clean the coolbox and rucksacks.
• Get the airbed and sleeping back out of their vacuum packs.

Nearly ready!

 

[CanWeRest]

I've bought some waterproof spray. Now I just need a dry day to put the tent up (which will hopefully happen some time before Glastonbury).