RedM Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 On train ok. Crowded but not packed. Actually got a seat and it's chill. Certainly lot less busy than usual. Train started at Gloucester and going to Weymouth. I got on at TM. I expecting queues for the shuttle bus from Castle Cary but so far so good. Hope everyone else is going well too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 I suspect a lot of people have decided not to bother risking the trains and made other arrangements. Campervan hire places are doing a roaring trade apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Im so jealous of you all going. Fingers crossed for the weather - ive been keeping my eye on it and the forecast seems to change quite a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Daughter got down there 9pm last night.She was in early this morning, tent already pitched! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 15 mins from getting off train to shuttle bus, an absolute record. Now waiting to move. Queues bad at some festival gates we are hearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 22, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Looks like I wont be popping in until Sunday now. Family issues. I shall give any Otibbers a wave as I depart the sire for the 10 minute drive to hot showers, flushing towers and a comfy bed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Enjoy everyone. Bristol having it's own mini-festival with Elton John and Noel Gallagher in town this evening. I'm heading to the latter, lovely evening for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Have fun everyone, last time I went was 81 with Hawkwind headlining. Did go a few years later but only on the Sunday. Always wanted to go back but never got round to it, and now the wife won’t go anywhere she can’t plug her hairdryer into. We go on family camping holidays as long as they rent cottages on the campsite I’m off to see Reg tonight, hoping he mimes and don’t ruin Tiny Dancer for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sturny Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 Having massive fomo. So jealous of those going this year. Had to mute a few people on insta, can't handle it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 20 hours ago, RedM said: Does the bottom picture mean you stopped off in Horfield on the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 For those that are missing out on Glastonbury, there is an alternative in Somerset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, TomF said: Yesterday was effort in that heat. But god I love the Wednesday at glasto so much Do they have any warm up bands playing or is it just mooch around checking out the site until Friday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 McCartney only playing a warm up at the bloody Cheese and Grain! Damn living to the north side of Bristol! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: McCartney only playing a warm up at the bloody Cheese and Grain! Damn living to the north side of Bristol! £25 as well! The Foo Fighters played there the year they played Glastonbury. If there's a Glastonbury headliner you like, it might be worth hanging around in Frome just before the festival! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, TomF said: Wednesday is defiantly an explore the site day. Today some of the smaller stages/tents open along with the SE corner. It’s all go tomorrow really. Absolutely knackered tonight and having a early one before the real action tomorrow. In a site of in excess of 200k people who would I happen to bump into as I’m walking back to my tent but @RedM - have are the chances! It's all go tonight, judging by the amount of noise coming from Pilton. From my cottage, over the valley, it sounds like the Devil moving furniture around. At the risk of sounding like a Disgusted Of Wells sort of local newspaper letter writer, there seems to be a bit of mission-creep among the festival operators from a three nights of noise to a five nights of noise scenario. I'm minorly peeved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 9 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: It's all go tonight, judging by the amount of noise coming from Pilton. From my cottage, over the valley, it sounds like the Devil moving furniture around. At the risk of sounding like a Disgusted Of Wells sort of local newspaper letter writer, there seems to be a bit of mission-creep among the festival operators from a three nights of noise to a five nights of noise scenario. I'm minorly peeved. Yup I can understand that. With travel situation this year it seems the vast majority arrived early. The site filled up and it was just people wandering around and exploring but yes there was a lot of overnight noise for the last two nights which would annoy the locals I expect. Nice to see you @TomF, hope you enjoyed your pizza! Now for a busy few days! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 21 minutes ago, RedM said: Yup I can understand that. With travel situation this year it seems the vast majority arrived early. The site filled up and it was just people wandering around and exploring but yes there was a lot of overnight noise for the last two nights which would annoy the locals I expect. Nice to see you @TomF, hope you enjoyed your pizza! Now for a busy few days! I think the Wednesday and Thursday noise and traffic disruption issue is something the Eavises will have to address. Local councillors email inboxes are full of complaints, I understand. For many years, the Festival has enjoyed majority public (and council) support in the area. But that's based on it being 3 days of disruption, not 5. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 Heard some of Crowded House's set on the radio earlier. Sounded great and I'm not a huge fan of theirs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 2 hours ago, BS2 Red said: Heard some of Crowded House's set on the radio earlier. Sounded great and I'm not a huge fan of theirs. They are fantastic live...nothing like they sound on record. So much better. Paul McCartney was asked who the best song writer of all time was...his answer...Neil Finn of crowded House. Talking of McCartney...he's playing a warm up gig at the cheese and grain in Frome tonight. £25 a ticket. Sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 IDLES on now! Like a shot of adrenaline straight into the heart! Need more of there music at the Gate and Danny Nedelko sung for Semenyo. I bet @Shtanley is in that mosh pit! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 That Mary Chain set brings back a few memories. Will Reid = god 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 Might just be me but what's all the fuss around Billie Eilish? Is it because she is young?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 52 minutes ago, One Team said: IDLES on now! Like a shot of adrenaline straight into the heart! Need more of there music at the Gate and Danny Nedelko sung for Semenyo. I bet @Shtanley is in that mosh pit! I caught a bit and saw them do all you need is love. The 10/15 mins I saw looked and sounded awful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 40 minutes ago, Super said: Might just be me but what's all the fuss around Billie Eilish? Is it because she is young?! My feelings exactly - but then we’re old! Well, I am. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 43 minutes ago, Super said: Might just be me but what's all the fuss around Billie Eilish? Is it because she is young?! I love what she stands for but the music is average. Little Simz on at the same time….much better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 Supergrass rocked 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 Andrew Innes - still a fantastic guitarist. Wow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 Foals are a bit naff aren't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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