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Posted by wesleyswig (# 5436) on :
 
So then, Greenbelt 2007 is around 358 days away and one suspects diaries are already cleared etc so I thought i would be the one to start the suitable thread.

As ever
1) Who is going
2) Who needs somewhere to camp
3) What should we be looking out for
4) who may not be returning after being at 2006 and possibly *shock* not getting on with it

Warm Regards
john

[ 08. October 2007, 15:15: Message edited by: Alan Cresswell ]
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
Fantastic John

I am up for a little pitville posse if others fancy it?? It was 25 pounds a night (99 for all four nights 89 for 3 nights) last year which for an ensuite with shower and a cooked breakfast works for me....

Wed have to book soonish and say we were together - it worked fab for me this year So id definately recoomend it!
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 


this has made me smile!

I have barely been able to process the one just gone, let alone think about a 2007 one, although I do have to 'fess that my diary is also blank for this weekend.

L
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
Well you know - bank holidays get booked up quickly... .got to plan ahead **grin**
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Hm... I, too, had thought about starting this thread!!!
 

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Posted by Genie (# 3282) on :
 
I'm definately up for next year. I'm going to have to camp though. It just wouldn't be the same without a damp sleeping bag and losing my hairbrush under my airbed. Not to mention the earwigs and whatever it was that bit me during the night. Call me antisocial, but I enjoyed having a tent all to myself.

What's the deadline for getting the cheap tickets? I'm a little wiped out right now after the last one.
 

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Posted by Rev per Minute (# 69) on :
 

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Originally posted by Pânts:
Hm... I, too, had thought about starting this thread!!!

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Ditto - typical to be beaten to the punch

Looks like this year the first 'cheap' deadline is October 31 (that's what it said in the site Ticket Office) but there's nothing on the website yet (why not? They've had three whole days... )

No doubt we'll be there - the kids wouldn't forgive us for missing GB, but I may have to negotiate the Sunday with my incumbent as baldly stating 'I'm going to Greenbelt' when he was also on holiday left the rota in a bit of a state
 

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Posted by Apothecary (# 3886) on :
 
We've booked the same B&B, and need to book tickets. We wouldn't know what else to do that weekend. The theme "Heaven in Ordinary" sounds potentially more useful for those of us in deepest suburbia- John Davies started talking about it this year and was excellent. (And it probably won't involve Exodus themes for the communion for once!)
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 

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Originally posted by Rev per Minute:
No doubt we'll be there - the kids wouldn't forgive us for missing GB

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:

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Originally posted by Rev per Minute:
No doubt we'll be there - the kids wouldn't forgive us for missing GB

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You know, I'd really like to say "the kids wouldn't forgive us for missing GB", but I doubt that'll happen. By the time they're old enough to know what's happening and ask "why aren't we going to GB?" they'll be old enough to be in school so the answer will be "because you have to go to school". Unless, of course, something unlikely happens like the organisers of the festival shift it to a weekend where we wouldn't need to take at least three school days (more if we can't do the trip down on Friday and back on Tuesday) to go.

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But, while the wee wan is still too young for school we'll be there. I can't see any reason at the moment that will mean us missing out next year. We'll need to get a bigger tent though.

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Why do I hear echoes of 'Jaws'?
 

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Posted by dolphy (# 862) on :
 

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Originally posted by starbelly:
I will be there, in my little 2 man tent (Ideally it is one man, one women - still open for offers).

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Maybe I'll stay the whole weekend in that case
 

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Posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider (# 76) on :
 
Last time Greenbelt moved from its normal Bank Holiday slot, it attracted just 5000 people. I doubt that'll happen again
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 

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Originally posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider:
Last time Greenbelt moved from its normal Bank Holiday slot, it attracted just 5000 people. I doubt that'll happen again

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Looks like this year the first 'cheap' deadline is October 31 (that's what it said in the site Ticket Office) but there's nothing on the website yet (why not? They've had three whole days... )

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
As I recall the details, through the mists of time, what happened was ...

"The Plan" (or maybe it was a Plot) was announced at the last GB at Deane Park that the following year there would be two festivals. One at Cheltenham Racecourse, and the other in some muddy field somewhere.

The Cheltenham one was intended to appeal to the more refined and mature GBers - a venue with proper loos, indoor venues, proper roads (hence a lot less mud), and local accommodation for those who'd outgrown tents. Plus, moving it to the start of August would result (on average) in better weather. I can't recall if not discriminating against those with school aged children (and teachers) from parts of the UK where the last weekend in August is already several days into the school year was something mentioned.

The other festival was going to stick to the traditional end-of-August weekend (the English/Welsh Bank Holiday) and old format of all-camping. I seem to recall something to do with a collaboration with another Christian Festival organisation. That one fell through because of several factors. I suupose at least one of which was that organising one festival is hard work, organising two proved impossible.

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Ah yes. I remember now.

I also remember a year or two later someone tried to put on a "sounder" Christian festival at the same time as Greenbelt. I also further seem to recall that Wesley Owen went with the competition, which then went tits up, by which time Greenbelt had got a deal with SPCK, and Wesley Owen haven't been seen at Greenbelt since. I think that St Andrews do all the book selling now.

The twisted part of me recalls that the relationship between Wesley Owen (or its previous incarnation as Scripture Union) and GB was sometimes a bit flaky; WO was required to sell the speakers' books but often considered them a tad unsound, which was clear from the other books they always put next to them
 

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Posted by Jonm (# 1246) on :
 

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Looks like this year the first 'cheap' deadline is October 31 (that's what it said in the site Ticket Office) but there's nothing on the website yet (why not? They've had three whole days... )

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My apologies: it's just turned up here on the website, for those who need to book straight away!

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Originally posted by madferret:
...We even provisionally have some Very Organised People to camp with (who even brought a gas powered fridge with them this year!)....

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Well it's important to keep the GIN cold you know
 

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Posted by chukovsky (# 116) on :
 

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
The other festival was going to stick to the traditional end-of-August weekend (the English/Welsh Bank Holiday) and old format of all-camping.

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Does this mean if they'd had that one they would have turned you away at the door if you couldn't prove you'd camped??!
 

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Posted by rosamundi (# 2495) on :
 

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Originally posted by Jonm:
where it also seems to claim Pittville is either sold out already or not being used. Having finally seen the light after the Greenbelt from hell and decided to lobby hard at home for an end to camping, this is bad news....

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
The other festival was going to stick to the traditional end-of-August weekend (the English/Welsh Bank Holiday) and old format of all-camping.

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Does this mean if they'd had that one they would have turned you away at the door if you couldn't prove you'd camped??!

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No, but like the previous sites (I was at Deane Park and Castle Ashby) there was effectively no local accomodation. So if you weren't camping on the site you had a long drive in and out from where you were staying. Plus, of course, there was no official non-tent accomodation like the Pittville Campus.
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 
Ok, I booked already

I'm kinda thinking about working it next year though, so I might have a ticket for sale closer to the time. But then, I was planning to work this year, and got as far as filling in the form but didn't send it off. So we'll see.

Paul W
 

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Posted by Clergyman'sdaughter (# 3136) on :
 
I really really want to go next year. The only thing I'm not too sure about is taking a three year old. I like the idea of camping with her - that part wouldn't be a problem. Its just that I don't really know much about what there is for very young children, being, as I am, a Greenbelt virgin.

Anyone with any experience of this? (Pants? )
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Clergyman'sdaughter:
I really really want to go next year.

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Oh please come... it will be so much fun

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
Am I the only person who isn't bothered (and in fact quite likes!) by the camping bit of Greenbelt?

Auntie Doris x

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Originally posted by Clergyman'sdaughter:
I really really want to go next year. The only thing I'm not too sure about is taking a three year old. I like the idea of camping with her - that part wouldn't be a problem. Its just that I don't really know much about what there is for very young children, being, as I am, a Greenbelt virgin.

Anyone with any experience of this? (Pants? )

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In laws are wonderful things. Little people love to spend time with their Granny and Grandad!! Alien stayed with them overnight, and was supposed to be with me during the day, but one day stayed with them!! It was the perfect way to do it for me. I didn't see the point of going with little person camping with me, cos although I thought she'd be fine, I didn't fancy not being able to drink, or go to anything after 'bedtime'.
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
Am I the only person who isn't bothered (and in fact quite likes!) by the camping bit of Greenbelt?

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Originally posted by Emma.:
I am up for a little pitville posse if others fancy it??

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I might be up for this, depending on money. Remember, my ticket's about to get about thirty quid more expensive...
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 
But at least you'll be able to get served in the bar then.

Paul W

[ 01. September 2006, 23:46: Message edited by: Paul W. ]
 

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Posted by eyeliner (# 4648) on :
 

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Originally posted by Paul W.:
But at least you'll be able to get served in the bar then.

Paul W

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[blinks]
Then?
I wasn't supposed to be drinking in the bar for the past three years I've gone for?

Bugger!
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
No dear - you'll notice he said *served* at the bar, not just drinking on the steps.

It means that from next year you can legitimately *buy* the rounds
 

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Posted by Ophthalmos (# 3256) on :
 
The bar has really lost a lot of its appeal now there's an organic beer tent, hasn't it?
 

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Posted by Tractor Girl (# 8863) on :
 
We'll be going again (and a certain person is rather excited about the idea of having her birthday & becoming a teenager at Greenbelt next year).
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 

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Originally posted by Ophthalmos:
The bar has really lost a lot of its appeal now there's an organic beer tent, hasn't it?

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Originally posted by Emma.:
It means that from next year you can legitimately *buy* the rounds

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Originally posted by Ophthalmos:
The bar has really lost a lot of its appeal now there's an organic beer tent, hasn't it?

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It never had any appeal. No proper beer=no appeal.
 

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Posted by GeordieDownSouth (# 4100) on :
 
My band have been provisionally invited back to the YMCA tent. Karl, guessing from your comments on the 2006 thread you're going to be really pleased to here us again
 

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Posted by GeordieDownSouth (# 4100) on :
 
[typo]hear[/typo]
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 

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Originally posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider:

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Originally posted by Ophthalmos:
The bar has really lost a lot of its appeal now there's an organic beer tent, hasn't it?

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It never had any appeal. No proper beer=no appeal.

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And, quite often far too noisy inside to sit and chat with anyone, and the steps made chatting with more than a couple of people impossible. Though, the one time I poked my head into the beer tent last year it was no better. I never did get a pint there - I never saw any Ship people there, though I was assured that there should have been.

But, if you want to sit and chat with people I suppose the Tiny Tea Tent is a better option anyway. Greenebelt isn't really an event that lends itself to lots of drinking. Far too many other things to do (including getting enough sleep to be up to do things in the morning).
 

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Posted by Jenn R (# 5239) on :
 
I wanna come but I don't want to camp. Will the uni accomodation be available next year?
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
Read up a bit, I think its on this thread, Emma is talking about booking. So, yeah, I am assuming it will be available, but how quickly it all sells out from the moment booking is allowed I dont know!

No convincing you that camping really enhances the Gb experience?

L

(edited to add - ok, so dont read up as I cant find it, but I am sure Emma was talking about it somewhere-maybe the other thread)

[ 04. September 2006, 12:10: Message edited by: Lookin ]
 

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Posted by Jenn R (# 5239) on :
 
I'm hoping to convince my husband that non-camping is the way forward. we'll see!
 

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Posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider (# 76) on :
 

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Originally posted by GeordieDownSouth:
My band have been provisionally invited back to the YMCA tent. Karl, guessing from your comments on the 2006 thread you're going to be really pleased to here us again

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Originally posted by Jenn R:
I'm hoping to convince my husband that non-camping is the way forward. we'll see!

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
But, if you want to sit and chat with people I suppose the Tiny Tea Tent is a better option anyway.

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The bar has really lost a lot of its appeal now there's an organic beer tent, hasn't it?

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Originally posted by -lucy-:
Although this time we may come a little more prepared food wise I think buying from the village is very expensive and it isn't even that nice!

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Certainly the food outlets in the village are very expensive, they always have been. Even if you have the means of boiling some water for a morning coffee you can save a small fortune. Though, there are times when the convenience of getting food on the site (compared to going all the way back to the campsite and then cook stuff) makes it worth it. Especially if you've limited time between stuff you want to be at.

Quality is variable. There is some stuff that would disgrace a works canteen. But there's usually some good stuff around too - last year there was a guy selling really yummy Jamaican stuff.
 

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Posted by madferret (# 3353) on :
 
Yep, the Jamaican van was there again this year. As was my No.1 favourite, Pie!

At risk of turning this into a 2006 thread clone, I thought some of the food choices were good for a festival [thinks back in horror to some of the stuff around in the 1980s].
 

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Posted by frin (# 9) on :
 

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Originally posted by Clergyman'sdaughter:
I really really want to go next year. The only thing I'm not too sure about is taking a three year old. I like the idea of camping with her - that part wouldn't be a problem. Its just that I don't really know much about what there is for very young children, being, as I am, a Greenbelt virgin.

Anyone with any experience of this? (Pants? )

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The group we camp with has had children joining in with the kid's programme for several years. There's a kids area, and there are up to two children's sessions per day. This year you had to queue to get a session token about an hour before the kid's stuff opened, and then come back later with the child and drop him/her off. There are a lot of kids at greenbelt, so this year we didn't manage to get the children into all the sessions they wanted to go to. But there are other child friendly activities around the site, and the kids in our group don't generally get bored. Plus their parents get to go to things without them in tow, which is great.

'frin
 

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Posted by Spong (# 1518) on :
 
My experience from this year is that the Uni accommodation doesn't go up until sometime around early October, but then promptly sells out VERY fast - which is why I missed it. It goes within a month, after that you are in Hardwicke.

I'm certainly on for the Pittville posse, but suggest that we all check regularly and as soon as anyone sees it go up it gets posted to this thread, PMed, whatever, so we can all book quickly. I would guess that if we put in the ocmments that we're part of the Ship they'll try abnd put us together; I think they put all the speakers and organisers together in one of the villas (which is probably another reason why it sells out so fast).
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
very very very good plan Spong!!! lets all look and then book
 

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Posted by eyeliner (# 4648) on :
 
Hmm, I'm still tempted, especially as All The Cool People will be there...
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 

 

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Posted by da_musicman (# 1018) on :
 

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Originally posted by eyeliner:
Hmm, I'm still tempted, especially as All The Cool People will be there...

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All the cool people? Your words are wounding.
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
Don't worry about it, da_musicman. Uncool is the new cool.

Thanks to a very kind offer by the Cresswells, subject to a several-months-in-advance bout of organisation on my part ( ) it looks like my tent can make it to GB07 from Scotland while I make it from further afield. So I shall be camping again - v happy about that.
 

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Posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider (# 76) on :
 
No Camp = No Greenbelt, as it's expensive enough without paying extra for accommodation.

I still don't quite "get" what's so terrible about camping, really I don't.
 

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Posted by Jenn R (# 5239) on :
 
Ok, so can anyone give me more info about the accomodation thing? Rough price? What are the rooms like? Are there doubles? Dorms? I know nothing! Help me!
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 

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Originally posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider:
I still don't quite "get" what's so terrible about camping, really I don't.

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Originally posted by Jenn R:
Ok, so can anyone give me more info about the accomodation thing? Rough price? What are the rooms like? Are there doubles? Dorms? I know nothing! Help me!

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The rooms are student accommodation, which more or less says it all - singles*, ensuite showers, on corridors of half a dozen each with a kitchen. You can use the kitchen but there aren't any utensils, so you need to bring your own. Price was about £100 for the weekend. You also get a large cooked breakfast from the refectory in the morning.

Nothing wrong with camping, if you like camping... I really want a shower when I get up in the morning, I want a loo that does not smell to high heaven which I can walk to in the middle of the night in ten seconds without having to get dressed first, I want a proper bed to sleep in, and in particular my back does not want to bend all the time as I get in and out of the tent. Boring old fart? Guilty...

* Supposedly singles. Last year there appeared to be about four people in the room next to me. Needless to say this is specifically forbidden in the Greenbelt literature.
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
Ditto Spong!!!

I really enjoy "real" camping, either in the middle of nowhere or on a campsite. I also really enjoy conferences/etc. What I *dont* enjoy is the mix of the two. When Im attending seminars, etc etc I really do want a shower, to feel civilized and have had a proper nights sleep. I obviously *can* camp, I have for the last 4 years - but why would I when I dont have to? This year it made *such* a difference that I didnt have to camp... and I *still* hung out with the late night chats etc so didnt miss a thing!
 

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Posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider (# 76) on :
 
Well, if you don't sleep well camping, that's fair point. Never had a problem myself. And you don't have to bend to get into our tent

Never understood the shower thing. I grew up with a one-bath-a-week regime, and I still loathe showers. But that's just me. The smelly toilets don't bother me enough to be worth £100 to avoid.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 

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Originally posted by Spong:
... I want a loo that does not smell to high heaven which I can walk to in the middle of the night in ten seconds without having to get dressed first ...

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My loo smelt of fresh grass and dew. It took 10 seconds to walk to. I didn't get dressed.

 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 

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Originally posted by Pânts:

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Originally posted by Spong:
... I want a loo that does not smell to high heaven which I can walk to in the middle of the night in ten seconds without having to get dressed first ...

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My loo smelt of fresh grass and dew. It took 10 seconds to walk to. I didn't get dressed.

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Originally posted by Pânts:

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Originally posted by Spong:
... I want a loo that does not smell to high heaven which I can walk to in the middle of the night in ten seconds without having to get dressed first ...

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My loo smelt of fresh grass and dew. It took 10 seconds to walk to. I didn't get dressed.

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I bet you don't get out of the shower to pee either.

[signs Pants up for the "End Wussiness Now" campaign]
 

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Posted by aj (# 1383) on :
 

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Originally posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider:
Never understood the shower thing. I grew up with a one-bath-a-week regime, and I still loathe showers. But that's just me. The smelly toilets don't bother me enough to be worth £100 to avoid.

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Originally posted by iGeek.:
I plan to be there again. I've an offer of the use of a guest room in town (price is right) and will probably opt for that *if* I get to stop by the campsite and have long, late-night deep & meaningful chats which is the best bit of camping, as far as I'm concerned. Sleeping in town has the bonus of avoiding the late-night Gemma screaming and a daily shower.

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Lightweight!!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by iGeek. (# 777) on :
 
Maybe I will be, by then. Or at least lighter-weight
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by iGeek.:
Maybe I will be, by then. Or at least lighter-weight

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We might both be wafer thin by then!!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 

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Originally posted by iGeek.:
Sleeping in town has the bonus of avoiding the late-night Gemma screaming and a daily shower.

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spacious and beautifully furnished cottage. Large living room with French doors to conservatory/dining-room with rugs on tiled floor and French doors to garden. Modern fitted kitchen. Cloakroom/W.C. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room/W.C. Twin-bedded room with en-suite shower room/W.C. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower. Two further family rooms each with double bed and additional single bed (for +1) and pull-out bed (for +1) and en-suite bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower.

*Five TVs
*Fridge/freezer
*Cot
*Two additional single beds (for +2)
*Two pull-out beds (for +2)
*Garden

*Elec, gas `wood-burner' and full gas CH incl *Parking
*TV
*Video
*Internet access
*Auto wm
*D/washer
*M/wave
*T/cot
*H/chair
*Double glazing
*Patio with furniture
*Shared utility room with t/dryer and freezer *All-weather tennis court
*Croquet and boule court *Covered heated swimming-pool (38ft x 18ft) - 10am to 8pm, all year (weather permitting)
*Games room and small gym
*Baby-sitting by arr
*Duvets with linen
*Non-smokers only

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It is £1510 for a full week Friday to Friday - that is £108 each if it's shared evenly (though it might be kind to give a discount to the people sleeping on the pull-out beds, subsidised by the couples getting a pirvate double bedroom). Less if we can get away with having some extra people on camp beds in the lounge, but many holiday home owners won't let you do this.

Given that the pittville campus is about £100 for 3 nights anyway, and for less nice accomodation, further away, I think this is an excellent deal. We'd also have it for seven nights so the fun could go on further.

Are there 12 shipmates who'd like to do this with me and my hubby? Speak now for the super-luxurious shipmeet of GB 2007
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
Wow! I think I might be in for this....

Im guessing wed need a deposit/ idea of numbers fairly soon?


 

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Posted by Jenn R (# 5239) on :
 
Definately maybe. I need to talk to my husband. I don't mind paying a little extra for a private double to subsidise people with not so nice beds. Need to talk to hubby about money.

I'll let you know
 

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Posted by frin (# 9) on :
 
Buzzybee, I wondered whether you would be willing to PM me with the website that has this property? I'm trying to find somewhere large to rent for my mum's birthday party next spring and it sounds like it fits the criteria.

I absolutely promise not to gazump you all and book it for Greenbelt, as I am a camping girl at heart and like excuses to get my tent out.

'frin
 

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Posted by BuzzyBee (# 3283) on :
 

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Im guessing wed need a deposit/ idea of numbers fairly soon?

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I'd guess so. There's no knowing when a sly bunch of holier-than-us christians from a different bulletin board (or church, I guess) might sneak in and book it.

They would need a deposit of £500 to secure it, and advise us to book as soon as possible, as two of the weeks in August have been booked already by other (non greenbelter) holiday makers, and what with the bank holiday they are expecting to book up the rest of the summer very soon.
 

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Posted by rosamundi (# 2495) on :
 
Oooh, I'd be interested. Quite happy to sleep on a pull-out bed, too

Thanks for the PM, Buzzybee!

Deborah
 

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Posted by Jenn R (# 5239) on :
 
Hello.

I've spoken to husband, and we can't afford the cottage. It will be camping for us if we make it.

Sorry guys

Jenn
 

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Posted by BuzzyBee (# 3283) on :
 
In the absence of a huge rush of people saying yes yes yes; I doubt we're going to get together a big enough group before the place gets booked up.

The same complex does have some smaller cottages, sleeping 4 or at a push 5, whice are a more expensive per person - probably too much so for me. PM me if you'd be interested in one of these.

[ 18. September 2006, 15:19: Message edited by: BuzzyBee ]
 

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Posted by dolphy (# 862) on :
 
I'll mention nothing about a nice hot shower, a home cooked meal and a clean toilet
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by dolphy:
I'll mention nothing about a nice hot shower, a home cooked meal and a clean toilet

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Oh, you're inviting me to stay? How lovely. I shall look forward to it!!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
Public service announcement

I got the GB mailing this morning, which says that the rooms for 2007 (which presumably include the Pittville campus) go on sale from Monday 16th October. Also, be warned that if you want the autumn discounted price you need to book by 31st October (apparently usually the autumn discount runs till the end of November, but not this year). I'm still going to go for camping rather than the room, but will hopefully be ultra-organised and book my ticket early (I'm just waiting for the last few days of Oct so it goes on the next credit card bill).
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
How good are you that you read all of that info!!?? I just read the price, rang the in-laws to check they'd have Alien, and am about to book!! (Camping obviously!)
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
Thanks Jack

Ithink ive already booked my ticket but not the accomodation. hmmmm. in fact i cant remember. How do i check?!
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 

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Originally posted by Emma.:
Thanks Jack

Ithink ive already booked my ticket but not the accomodation. hmmmm. in fact i cant remember. How do i check?!

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You ring up and say "I'd like to camp please."
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Booked!
 

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Posted by dolphy (# 862) on :
 

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Originally posted by Jenn R:
I've spoken to husband, and we can't afford the cottage. It will be camping for us if we make it.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Pânts:

quote:

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Originally posted by Emma.:
Thanks Jack

Ithink ive already booked my ticket but not the accomodation. hmmmm. in fact i cant remember. How do i check?!

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You ring up and say "I'd like to camp please."

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check whether Ive booked my greenbelt ticket silly!! BUt yes I think ringing up might be a start!!!
 

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Posted by Spong (# 1518) on :
 
Booked my ticket, and Pittville for my daughter and me. If the cottage has fallen through (and it looked lovely but I'm not up for sharing rooms - anyone sharing with me needs ear-protectors), then is the Pittville Posse still a possibility?
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Will that be with a tent too!?!
 

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Posted by Rev per Minute (# 69) on :
 
As I love the panicky feel that deadlines approaching give me , our tickets were booked yesterday afternoon. The mother-in-law obviously enjoyed herself enough to want to come again, and we hope to be persuading others from the church to come along (but they won't camp - wimps ) Never mind Christmas, roll on Greenbelt!
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
Our tickets were almost booked yesterday but we like the adrenaline of late booking

Actually, there was a big issue with the online booking thing, so they extended the deadline to take in today as well.

But I am pleased so say, we have tickets booked now to ... something which I wasnt going to do, but have thrown caution to the wind


 

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Posted by birdie (# 2173) on :
 
Mmm, I tried to book online yesterday, but there were problems with the site. I phoned the office and they said they'd be extending the deadline for online bookings.

So I've tried again this morning, and although the site looks all right, I've failed twice.

Anyone else having trouble?
 

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Posted by SemiFae (# 11972) on :
 
Filled in stewarding form for my 10th GB at the festival last year, I'm another of those strange people in yellow jackets.

For anyone willing to work and wanting to save on ticket cost stewarding actually makes the festival more fun!
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 
Still can't book online.

I'd quite like to as I save 40 quid!

Do I like that idea enough to try to do it by phone. Can I overcome my deep inbuilt aversion to doing anuy business involving money by phone? Still haven't called the insurance people about the leaks and drains in the flat. But Greenbelt office are nice people, not like Evil Insurance Paymentavoiders. But they will be hassled and full up today because of this very thing, so phioneing them wil add to their troubles and make them grumpy.

Email is so much easier...

Scary to be trying to book an adult ticket for my daughter.

But then if I fail to book today and she signs on the dole before next August we get more money to pay for it and she gets a concession...

Do I have the right to expect that she will either be a student (and entitled to the concession) or on the dole (ditto) or working (and can pay her own way)????

Hmmmm.....
 

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Posted by Apothecary (# 3886) on :
 
At least she'll have the right coloured armband next year Ken, and will therefore be able to buy you drinks at the bar!!
 

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Posted by cqg (# 777) on :
 
She's going to be buying drinks? Cool. I'll be there for that
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
Very relieved, having read all this, that I was organised (*cough*) enough to book my tickets on Monday.

Logistically it'll still be a bit complicated, as I'll be abroad doing my fieldwork and will be flying back to the UK specially for GB, before flying back out for another month to finish it off. Oh well, it all adds to the adventure

(PS Persephone Hazard, mine's a Guinness )
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Spong:
Booked my ticket, and Pittville for my daughter and me. If the cottage has fallen through (and it looked lovely but I'm not up for sharing rooms - anyone sharing with me needs ear-protectors), then is the Pittville Posse still a possibility?

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Yup - I think im booked tomorrow so Ill mention your name if you pm me a reminder and say wed like to book near you!!
 

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Posted by Freelance Monotheist (# 8990) on :
 
I'd love to go, would like to be in the cottage if there's still space (and would be happy on a pull out bed)... But would be coming over from France and am currently awaiting a new bank card, plus it looks like I've missed the cheap bookings, grrrr!
 

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Posted by birdie (# 2173) on :
 
I have just successfully booked online, Ken. Give it another try.
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 
Booked 2 by phone
 

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Posted by Spong (# 1518) on :
 

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Originally posted by Pânts:
Will that be with a tent too!?!

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The plan at the moment is to bring it and see if we can find a space near enough to the main area to make it worthwhile. If it's as far away as we were this year, it's as quick to walk back to Pittville...!
 

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Posted by Spong (# 1518) on :
 
Just had a look on the website - only Hardwick now showing on the booking form, so it looks like Pittville has already sold out.
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
Noooooooooooooooooo

Grrr - cant believe I left it so late!!!

Grrrr for cash flow issues!
 

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Posted by Tractor Girl (# 8863) on :
 
Emma - you'll just have to rough it like some of the rest of us.

In the mist of the madness which was the end of October I did somehow manage to book my tickets, but have realised I've forgotten to send of the proof of consession entitlement. Does anybody know what happens if you don't get that in within the 7 days they say?

[ 05. November 2006, 18:27: Message edited by: Tractor Girl ]
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
Tractor Girl - don't panic, I did exactly the same thing last year, and then I just realised this morning that my proof has been sitting in my bag all week waiting for me to buy a stamp

Last year I just phoned the GB office and they said it was fine for it to be a couple of days late - they were remarkably relaxed about it. I think they appreciate being told that it's on its way though.

So, like you, I'll be phoning them tomorrow then off to the post office. I was so proud of myself for remembering to book in time, so now I've done the same thing as last year I feel a bit silly.

But - yay! I'm going to GB! Hooray!
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 

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Originally posted by Tractor Girl:
Emma - you'll just have to rough it like some of the rest of us.

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Nope.

Been there. Done that. Have 1001 reasons why it's not what I will be doing in 2007 Proper camping - yes, festival 'camping' - no. Will value sleep and showers too muc, so will be BnB hunting I think!
 

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Posted by Persephone Hazard (# 4648) on :
 

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Originally posted by ken:
Do I have the right to expect that she will either be a student (and entitled to the concession) or on the dole (ditto) or working (and can pay her own way)????

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Fat chance.

quote:

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Originally posted by Apothecary:
At least she'll...be able to buy you drinks at the bar!!

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quote:

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Originally posted by cqg:
She's going to be buying drinks? Cool. I'll be there for that

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quote:

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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
(PS Persephone Hazard, mine's a Guinness )

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See above!

[ 06. November 2006, 09:29: Message edited by: Persephone Hazard ]
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 

 

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Posted by wesleyswig (# 5436) on :
 
Whoop! Greenbelt 2007 is this very year (now)!

Regards
John
 

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Posted by Spong (# 1518) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Tractor Girl:
In the mist of the madness which was the end of October I did somehow manage to book my tickets, but have realised I've forgotten to send of the proof of consession entitlement. Does anybody know what happens if you don't get that in within the 7 days they say?

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Sorry not been back to this for a couple of months. The past two years I forgot to send my daughter's concession proof off until a couple of weeks before the event, resulting in us having to pick the tickets up at the gate. This year I booked my ticket and the accommodation and she's booked her own ticket. And has also so far forgotten to send off her concession information... But they've never actually refused us the concession because of it. They'll probably wish I hadn't said that...
 

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Posted by Tractor Girl (# 8863) on :
 
Spong thanks for reminding me of the important things in life that has still managed to be overlooked (oh and thanks for reassuring me).
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
tick tock, tick tock ...

"234 days
until Gb2007"



 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
It appears the church that Im joining goes to greenbelt.... IM begining to be a little scared that I might end up camping....
 

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Posted by Persephone Hazard (# 4648) on :
 

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Originally posted by Lookin:
But I am pleased so say, we have tickets booked now to ... something which I wasnt going to do, but have thrown caution to the wind

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quote:

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Originally posted by Persephone Hazard:
If I've parsed that right, then I'll be there too. We should meet up. [snuggles]

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We should shouldnt we. Is that a deal ?

(Nice to see ya hun, "online" of course, hope your ok - L xx)
 

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Posted by Rev per Minute (# 69) on :
 

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Originally posted by Emma.:
It appears the church that Im joining goes to greenbelt.... IM begining to be a little scared that I might end up camping....

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quote:

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Originally posted by Rev per Minute:
the invigorating walk to the toilets

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.... then shitting in already full toilets.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:

quote:

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Originally posted by Rev per Minute:
the invigorating walk to the toilets

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.... then shitting in already full toilets.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Paul W.:
You don't use those toilets. You cross your legs and hop all the way to the grandstand to use the proper ones.

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Unless your Pants and you wee in the nearest hedge!!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by dolphy (# 862) on :
 
If you know you have a working toilet now, perhaps you should take that toilet with you and charge people if they wish to use it

As for Pants and hedges, let's just hope there are no nettles around
 

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Posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider (# 76) on :
 
I can't speak for the girls' bogs, but by Monday quite often the boys' bogs in the grandstand are the worse for wear. It's got better over recent years though.
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 

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Originally posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider:
I can't speak for the girls' bogs, but by Monday quite often the boys' bogs in the grandstand are the worse for wear. It's got better over recent years though.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider:
I can't speak for the girls' bogs, but by Monday quite often the boys' bogs in the grandstand are the worse for wear. It's got better over recent years though.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Lookin:
We should shouldnt we. Is that a deal?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Persephone Hazard:

quote:

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Originally posted by Lookin:
We should shouldnt we. Is that a deal?

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It is indeed. We should do something organised like specify a day and a time and a place.

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Blimey, we should shouldnt we! Will add a different flava to my Greenbelt if I try to be semi organised at least once wont it.

Well, lets go for it, but perhaps go in for the whole day, time and place a lil nearer the time, coz I aint never gonna remember

(I think I have a location in mind though already)
 

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Posted by DaisyM (# 9098) on :
 
An interested question from an overseas shippie (hope it is ok to ask): What is Greenbelt?
the only Greenbelt in my area is a gigantic parking lot at the end of one of the DC metro lines.
 

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Posted by Rev per Minute (# 69) on :
 

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Originally posted by DaisyM:
What is Greenbelt?

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All you desire to know is here
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:

quote:

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Originally posted by Paul W.:
You don't use those toilets. You cross your legs and hop all the way to the grandstand to use the proper ones.

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Unless your Pants and you wee in the nearest hedge!!

Auntie Doris x

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quote:

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Originally posted by da_musicman:
Regarding the toilet debate. What are you guys using the rest of the year for? Everything post-GB leading up to the next one is training for your bladder and colon for the next years festival. With a bit of hard work you could make the whole weekend without having to go once.

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Indeed a hearty student diet, lacking "ruffage" will soon sort this out. Toilets, pfah, who needs them...

Regards
John
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Sitting on nettles and toughening up the backside so it is imune to the nettles.
 

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Posted by The Machine Elf (# 1622) on :
 
Though anyone thinking of not using the facilities provided should remember that there are teams monitoring the drainage ditches and the festival gets fined if there's run-off. More likely an issue for no. 2s (I know they had excess bateria a few years ago, and closed some of the portaloos, I'm not sure about nitrates), but it's not good if you can help it.


TME
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
isnt it all fertilizer?
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 
First bits of the talks lineup are on the site.

For those of us that actually go to the talks...

Paul W
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
There are talks?
 

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Posted by Ags (# 204) on :
 
Just about to buy our first tickets since 1979!


(And currently B&B hunting. Camping??? You're all mad. )
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Yay for first GB tickets in aaaaaaages!

Weren't all the B&Bs booked up months ago?
 

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Posted by Alex Cockell (# 7487) on :
 
I was mentioning this on the Cafe last night - but due to finances, I'll probably have to see if I can budget for Greenbelt 2008.

Would need comments and assistance re hotel accommodation, as I don't know Cheltenham.

Also - I looked on their site - but wasn't able to see material about maybe a Greenbelt Experience DVD i could get hold of.

Out of interest, what *is* the teaching like at that conference?
 

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Posted by Ags (# 204) on :
 
There's teaching at Greenbelt?
We're going for the bands and the beer*.

Pânts, there seems to be a few B&Bs left that don't involve too long a walk back at night - but we're certainly getting more 'noes' than 'yesses' to our enquiries**.

* And the wonderful company, of course.
** So, what are the plurals to no and yes?
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
See, if you camped, you'd have even less far to walk.

I *think* I went to one talk once. Fraid I can't remember what it was about though.

[ 20. February 2007, 08:45: Message edited by: Pânts ]
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
I went to a couple of talks... but generally left about 10 minutes later to go to the Organic Beer Tent.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
We *may* have aj's family over for a few weeks near The Wedding so we may want to hire a cottage. Im now getting panicky that cottage may be in the next county :s

I was half wonderign about having a "hen party" of sorts at GB... as in looking silly and having a drink somewhere....

Good/bad idea!? Thoughts welcome
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
a drink?

hen parties generally consist of more than one drink do they not?!

As you know Emma love, I think its a superb idea
 

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Posted by Tractor Girl (# 8863) on :
 

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Originally posted by Emma.:
I was half wonderign about having a "hen party" of sorts at GB... as in looking silly and having a drink somewhere....

Good/bad idea!? Thoughts welcome

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quote:

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Originally posted by Emma.:
looking silly and having a drink somewhere...

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quote:

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Originally posted by Ags:
There's teaching at Greenbelt?
We're going for the bands and the beer*.

Pânts, there seems to be a few B&Bs left that don't involve too long a walk back at night - but we're certainly getting more 'noes' than 'yesses' to our enquiries**.

* And the wonderful company, of course.
** So, what are the plurals to no and yes?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Persephone Hazard:

quote:

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Originally posted by Emma.:
looking silly and having a drink somewhere...

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YOU'RE going to have a drink now? [quakes in boots]

"Ish thish my tent?"
"Yes, this is your tent."
"Are you shure thish ish my tent?"
"Yes, I'm quite sure this is your tent. Look, it's got your enormous airbed in it."
"[giggle] Oh look! It'sh my bed! [falls over]"

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Wouldn't have a clue what you are talking about
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
I might be persuaded to partake of a small amount of alcohol.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Pânts:
I might be persuaded to partake of a small amount of alcohol.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Alex Cockell:
I've only been to Spring Harvest and a YWAM Go Fest (SH in 2002, and Go fest in 1990). I looked around - and after I had posted, I saw copy that described Greenbelt as "God's Glastonbury"...

In comparison to Keswick, New Wine, Stoneleigh, Mandate, Prayer for the Nations etc etc...

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As well as Greenbelt I've only ever been to Keswick, but maybe I can help....
first, have you had a look at the Greenbelt website ? There is info under the "About us" tab and it is worth having a wander around.

Compared to Keswick it is has far more options of seminars, running for a huge part of the day. There isn't a central teaching or worship session like at Keswick, instead there are many choices - a great opportunity to try something new or something you don't often get to experience at home (I used to go purely for the Iona worship - anything else I did was a bonus). The roots of the Greenbelt teaching are varied, and it is an excellent opportunity to hear people from a range of backgrounds speaking on a variety of topical (and often challenging) subjects. Although most speakers will be Christian, there might bwe some exceptions - a few years ago I heard Anita Rodick speak and it was great.

The arts side is important as well, and you'll find a wealth of different music, performing arts and static art available - I would think something to suit everyone. There will also probably be workshops.

Like at Keswick there are many exhibitors, mostly in one "village", where you can learn about lots of different Christian organisations.

Like at Keswick there are many different places for beverages - all on site - and you could find the same people gathering at the same place - I particularly liked the Tiny Tea Tent.

I'd say give it a go even if it's just for once - get a programme as soon as you get there otherwise you could miss out on what is going on. Give yourself time just to "be" as well.

(for me the comparison isn't between Keswick etc but between "old" Greenbelt and "new" Greenbelt at Cheltenham )
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
very nicely put daisy daisy , i couldnt say it better myself, and I dont think I have anything to add to what I chatted about in the cafe the other night alex, about the differences between Keswick and Greenbelt. Or spring harvest and Greenbelt.
They just don't compare. They are completely opposite. I personally found it really hard to get a perception of Greenbelt in my head before I went for the first time, and then when I got there what I had got in my head turned out to be different to what I found .
I was used to a more charismatic version of spring harvest, and so greenbelt compared is very diverse.

I think though, most people find something they connect with

L
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 

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Originally posted by Lookin:
...the differences between Keswick and Greenbelt. Or spring harvest and Greenbelt.
They just don't compare. They are completely opposite.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Lookin:
I think some of my friends worked out if you filled your day non stop from sun rise to last thing in the evening you could cram in stuff to occupy you every moment of the day.

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Or you could do nothing at all.
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 
The first few music acts have gone up on the GB site:

Music Section

Billy Bragg is back!

Paul W
(Who hasn't been checking the site every day, honestly! )
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
oooooooooo Chas n Dave... how fun!!! and One Nation!! Marvellous. I am getting excited already!!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by birdie (# 2173) on :
 

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Originally posted by Paul W.:


Billy Bragg is back!

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Fantastic - missed 2003, and didn't think he'd be back for a while.

Very exciting.

b
 

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Posted by Tom Day (# 3630) on :
 
Cool. He was great in 03. Now all we need is Kate Rusby or something and Tom'll be a happy man.

Tom
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 

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Originally posted by Paul W.:
Billy Bragg is back!

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Why isn't there a manly-thrusting-of-fist-into-the-air smiley?




Of coruse the Waterson-Carthy people and Kate Rusby, and at least half a dozen other great acts made that year one of the best folk-rock line-ups imagineable
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
P'raps we should run a fantasy Greenbelt line-up one year and see who gets the most artists right!!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
i like one nation, and chas and dave, well ...

is looking promising
 

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Posted by da_musicman (# 1018) on :
 
Chas n Dave? Brilliant but nowhere near as brilliant as our Chav n Dave fancy dress party e had last week.
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 

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Originally posted by da_musicman:
Chas n Dave? Brilliant but nowhere near as brilliant as our Chav n Dave fancy dress party e had last week.

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Maybe we could organise another for their gig at Greenbelt...

Paul W
 

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Posted by Orb (# 3256) on :
 

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Originally posted by ken:
Of coruse the Waterson-Carthy people and Kate Rusby, and at least half a dozen other great acts made that year one of the best folk-rock line-ups imagineable

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Yeah, and the ones in robes of whom we do not speak...


 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 

 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
Waterson Carthy are playing at a folk club near me sometime soon. Are they worth going to see?

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
Waterson Carthy are playing at a folk club near me sometime soon. Are they worth going to see?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
Waterson Carthy are playing at a folk club near me sometime soon. Are they worth going to see?

Auntie Doris x

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quote:

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One of Britain's most successful and influential folk bands. This is a first visit to this club for the whole family, including their famous daughter, singer and fiddle player, Eliza Carthy.

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I suspect we would have to book early for it. What do you think.... advance warning of a ship meet?

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Tractor Girl (# 8863) on :
 
Billy Bragg and Chas and Dave

[ 28. February 2007, 18:08: Message edited by: Tractor Girl ]
 

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Posted by Ags (# 204) on :
 
Ok, they've just added Duke Special. I read the biog and was just as mystified at the end as I was at the beginning. Can anyone enlighten me?

(He did mention Joe Jackson, which can only be a Good Thing.™)
 

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Posted by Orb (# 3256) on :
 
I love "Free Wheel" by Duke Special.

"I don't wanna stand still, I just wanna free wheel..."

I think the word pretentious music hacks use is "elegiac", but I'm not too sure what that means...
 

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Posted by Persephone Hazard (# 4648) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Emma.:

quote:

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Originally posted by Persephone Hazard:
"Ish thish my tent?"
"Yes, this is your tent."
"Are you shure thish ish my tent?"
"Yes, I'm quite sure this is your tent. Look, it's got your enormous airbed in it."
"[giggle] Oh look! It'sh my bed! [falls over]"

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Wouldn't have a clue what you are talking about

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No dear. Course you wouldn't. That said, you didn't have much of an idea what I was talking about at the time, either.

[quakes in boots some more]

[ 01. March 2007, 14:32: Message edited by: Persephone Hazard ]
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 



 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
I suspect we would have to book early for it. What do you think.... advance warning of a ship meet?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Ags:
Ok, they've just added Duke Special. I read the biog and was just as mystified at the end as I was at the beginning. Can anyone enlighten me?

(He did mention Joe Jackson, which can only be a Good Thing.™)

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quote:

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Originally posted by Ags:
Ok, they've just added Duke Special. I read the biog and was just as mystified at the end as I was at the beginning. Can anyone enlighten me?

(He did mention Joe Jackson, which can only be a Good Thing.™)

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quote:

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Originally posted by Paul W.:
Maybe we could organise another for their gig at Greenbelt...

Paul W

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quote:

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Originally posted by da_musicman:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Paul W.:
[qb]I'll keep a hold of my David Blunkett dog on wheels for my costume.

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The problem is da_musicman is this could be a perfectly sensible statement for you!!!!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Quizmaster (# 1435) on :
 
Having just received the discount offers I may have to break the habit of a lifetime, book ahead of time and risk getting covered in thick mud (small risk).

Booking before March 31st is a £75 charge.
Waiting until the day carries a £90 charge.

If I get two tickets now I can invest the £30 in one of the British Banks and owe them about £500 charges by August.
 

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Posted by Ags (# 204) on :
 
Just beaten the deadline - 2 tickets booked.

Daughter No. 2 has bought tickets for Reading, which is the same weekend, so now I have to sort out a cat-feeder. Any offers??
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
Mother-in-law to be is now coming to greenbelt after flying over from Australia-land.....

... Im very aware its rather late to be booking accomodation now - anyone got any ideas/ know anywhere/ has good recommendations etc etc.

We initially wanted a self catering unit that all 4 of us could stay in , but I havent managed to find one available that isnt 100s of pounds! I think it may end up being a travellodge...
 

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Posted by Flausa (# 3466) on :
 
AC booked our tickets this weekend, so now we just have to get ourselves a new tent. Was talking with a friend and laughing about how we are now turning into "those people" who have mammoth family-size tents rather than tents you'd take up a hill in your pack. Also pondering what you do with a one and a bit year old for sleeping - bring the travel cot or trust him not to escape a sleeping bag? Wonder how much of GB I'll actually see this year.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Flausa:
Was talking with a friend and laughing about how we are now turning into "those people" who have mammoth family-size tents rather than tents you'd take up a hill in your pack.

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Reminds me of birdie's tent. I could have fitted my tent, and my car into their tent I think!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
Yay yay yay!!! I managed to find a not-to-expensive apartment with 2 beds for AJs family (and sofas for us should we feel the need for a "proper" nights sleep and a shower at some point over the weekend)

Im so looking forward to GB already - it will be a wonderful mix of worlds of shippies, my church, hen party and Ajs family

(We saw the vicar this morning to talk about weddings and its looking like he's very pro a Greenbelt-esque wedding )
 

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Posted by Chelley (# 11322) on :
 
Haven't booked tickets yet - but we'll be at Greenbelt as ever! Don't you just love it!
(I will have a bunch of teenagers in tow again!)
 

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Posted by Bittersweet (# 10483) on :
 
I'll be there, working in the "G-spot" (or whatever it is they've renamed the Pulse now!) And we'll be taking our HUGE tent again (although I may allow other members of community to share with hubbie and I, since it's an 8 man tent and all), and cooking equipment, and futons...and I'll be booking my showers as soon as I arrive (being HORRIFIED at the system, but unable to survive without being clean...)
 

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Posted by GeordieDownSouth (# 4100) on :
 
I just found out some of the youth in my youth group have persuaded their parents to pay for a teepee for the weekend.

I'm just hoping to find some flat ground for my tent for a change.

Anyone heard if T-Bone Burnet is going to make this year?
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 

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Originally posted by Flausa:
Wonder how much of GB I'll actually see this year.

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Originally posted by GeordieDownSouth:
Anyone heard if T-Bone Burnet is going to make this year?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Flausa:
Also pondering what you do with a one and a bit year old for sleeping - bring the travel cot or trust him not to escape a sleeping bag? Wonder how much of GB I'll actually see this year.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Annie P:
Looking forward to being able to do the whole weekend this year. We promise we won't move anyone's tent...

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Paul W
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
I can't see any discussion here about whether people are planning to get a few tents in the same place. We've not really decided whether we'd need to be looking for a more quiet place than general camping, I don't think the extra noise in the evening will prevent the wee wan from going to sleep, but it may be easier to not take the chance.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Pânts:
I'd like to camp with someone (!), so would be happy to try and find a spot like we did last year.

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Me too... so well volunteered. Same place as last year please, but further down into that little field so we can have the whole thing to ourselves this time!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Tractor Girl (# 8863) on :
 

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
Same place as last year please, but further down into that little field so we can have the whole thing to ourselves this time!

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Sounds like a good plan, particularly if moving up the field means that we don't have the screaming banshee next to us this year.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
All very well if someone gets there early enough! As it was we made them move down a bit. I don't think they expected as many of us as were there anyway.
 

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Posted by Spike (# 36) on :
 
Looks like we'll actually be going this year, despite having threatened to for the last several years. (This will be my first Greenbelt since 1990!) We're taking our youth group, so we won't be able to stay with you guys, but no doubt we'll meet up.

[ 29. March 2007, 18:29: Message edited by: Spike ]
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
If your nice to me you can come for tea and cake at our tents

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
We havent decided 100% about camping, as we now have a little holiday home booked.... (well AJs mother has) - we could just visit there for loos and a shower and **still** camp!!

We will have An AJ Sister with us who I think will fit in with the ship crowd very very well. Will everyone be nice to her? Especially if we go off and Do Boring Things (like a seminar)? She's at uni in Oz at the moment and very much looking forward to coming
 

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Posted by Shrinking Violet (# 4587) on :
 
Hi,

Looks like this little Australian duck will be going to Greenbelt. I have offered to volunteer so looks like I will be around for all of it.

Since this is my first time, what cheap accommodation can people suggest? I am travelling really light so not in possession of a tent or sleeping bag......
 

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Posted by aj (# 1383) on :
 

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Originally posted by Shrinking Violet:

Since this is my first time, what cheap accommodation can people suggest? I am travelling really light so not in possession of a tent or sleeping bag......

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Originally posted by Shrinking Violet:
Since this is my first time, what cheap accommodation can people suggest? I am travelling really light so not in possession of a tent or sleeping bag......

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You can pick up tents really cheap... something like this. Also lots of supermarkets do festival 'packages' which have a tent, sleeping bag and foam mattress which tend to be quite cheap.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
after spending 4 weeks last summer in a tent, i am considering not doing so this year, but my options are slowly fading so it may well be that I shall be slumming it again, however, you can make camping luxurious with an air bed

edited to add, i hope it dosnt piss down all weekend like it is today, otherwise it will be miserable

[ 30. March 2007, 11:12: Message edited by: Lookin ]
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Lookin:
however, you can make camping luxurious with an air bed

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Those who visited our site will know I do not do slumming it. I have just about everything you could possibly need to make our camping trip as comfortable as possible.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
sounds good then ad, anything I need I will pop over to you lot

I cant do camping without my airbed!!!
 

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Posted by cqg (# 777) on :
 
I've booked!

It was cool -- the website even remembered who I was so I didn't feel bad in responding "regular attender" to the question as to where I'd heard about GB. I suppose after 3 years, I am a regular.

Just wish I could get more of my compadres on this side of the pond to join me. They don't know what they're missing!
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Lookin:
sounds good then ad, anything I need I will pop over to you lot

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Everyone else did. Think I will try and get the gazebo again this year.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
yay cqg. I will look forwards to seeing you, and maybe having a beer ( or wine in my case, or vodka, or numerous other alcoholic things) at some point throughout the weekend then!

I am hoping other people have got my ticket, as I never do the booking and only remember to think about it last minute. Must look at the line up again and see if anything has been added.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Anyone know if QM and Atlanta are coming this year? I think they ended up with my flags!
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Pânts:
Anyone know if QM and Atlanta are coming this year? I think they ended up with my flags!

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I think I have your SoF's one still in my car!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Tractor Girl (# 8863) on :
 
I will give advanced warning of the fact that if Third Party is camping with us again this year she may be an ickle hyper on the Friday as she is celebrating her birthday at Greenbelt this year.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Aahhhh... it was you!!!!!!!!!!! (You obviously clear your car out as often as me. )
 

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Posted by aj (# 1383) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
Those who visited our site will know I do not do slumming it. I have just about everything you could possibly need to make our camping trip as comfortable as possible.

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Originally posted by Pânts:
Aahhhh... it was you!!!!!!!!!!! (You obviously clear your car out as often as me. )

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heheh... well actually I have got a new car since then. The flag has been moved from one car to the next!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Legodude_uk (# 5671) on :
 
Ok so someone has managed to convince Mrs LDUK that Greenbelt would be a good idea.

Who was it? Come on own up!!!

We'll have a look and keep you posted.
 

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Posted by Annie P (# 3453) on :
 
Goodie! You know you want to go camping with a bunch of strangers... You won't regret it...!

We are now booked and ready to go. I guess this year we're going to need a bigger area for all these super sized tents.
 

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Posted by Annie P (# 3453) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Pânts:
Anyone know if QM and Atlanta are coming this year? I think they ended up with my flags!

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quote:

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Originally posted by Annie P:
I guess this year we're going to need a bigger area for all these super sized tents.

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I think I'll stick to my little one. At least it can fit in my backpack!

And is surprisingly comfortable. A few days sleeping on the ground always makes me feel better - though not better enough to tempt me to give up using a bed at home.
 

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Posted by Flausa (# 3466) on :
 
Well, we have purchased and tested out our new super-sized tent (Alan certainly won't be shlepping it up any hills any time soon as it weighs 20kg ). The thing is big enough that we'll keep the boy in our "room" with us in a mummy bag and MA will be able to have the other sleeping quarter to himself (unless some lovely young lass wants to join him ). It also has a middle lounge area that's tall enough for Alan and MA to stand in, which is nice (so we'll have a nice place to hang out in if it rains). Now we just have to decide if we want to "camp" in the family section and risk being woken up by someone else's crying baby or hang out with the Shippies and be woken up by some overly-tipsy Shipmate who's lost the way to their own tent.
 

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Posted by birdie (# 2173) on :
 
My experience of camping in the family section with baby b is that when someone else's baby cries in the night, you wake up very briefly - just long enough to think 'ah, that's not mine, marvellous' and then go back to sleep, happily.

The advantages of the family field (IME) are:
a) if your baby cries in the night (which even if he's usually great at home might well be a possibility, what with all the excitement etc) you don't feel bad about the noise.
b) also, after a certain time there won't be much going on, so if baby does wake, he's less likely to think 'ooh, everyone else is having a party, I think I'll stay up now'
c) things tend to quieten down earlier in the evening, but also get going earlier in the morning, so if your boy is an early bird there's no worry about being noisy in the mornings.

I'd go for the family area every time, but to be honest I probably would even if I didn't have baby b! I need my sleep or I won't have fun.

b
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 
The wee wan isn't an early bird (thank God! It's hard enough to get going when rudely awakened by the alarm at 7.30 without having to worry about a little boy wide awake and wanting attention at that unearthly hour). As for late night noise, he doesn't tend to wake easily once asleep, and it's mostly visual distraction (and things to play with) that stop him going down in the first place.

Besides, people at GB don't stay up all night having raucous drunken parties, do they? There are far better things to do having forked out all that dosh to go. Not to mention it's hard enough to be up and awake for the 9am worship sessions without staying up past midnight. Or, have I spent half my life going to GB and totally missed the point of the festival?
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Flausa:
or hang out with the Shippies and be woken up by some overly-tipsy Shipmate who's lost the way to their own tent.

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A terrible slur on shipmates

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by cqg (# 777) on :
 
Never happens in my experience.

Snoring from the next tent, though -- that ought to be kept in mind (from a Chief Offender).

Now, meeting tipsy shipmates returning from allnight carousing on the path early in the morning on the way to the loos in the grandstands -- that's been known to happen. But that's not a bother in the campsite.
 

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Posted by birdie (# 2173) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
Besides, people at GB don't stay up all night having raucous drunken parties, do they? There are far better things to do having forked out all that dosh to go. Not to mention it's hard enough to be up and awake for the 9am worship sessions without staying up past midnight. Or, have I spent half my life going to GB and totally missed the point of the festival?

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I do think it's changed a bit (or maybe I have!); I went to GB about 5 or 6 times in the late 80's/early 90's, and my experience then was certainly that being in the main camping fields meant I got no sleep, and really didn't enjoy it all that much when my energy really ran out after the first couple of days.

Went back for the first time in 2003, and have been in the family area every year, which I've found much more civilised!

I think it's probably just me.

b
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by cqg:
Snoring from the next tent, though -- that ought to be kept in mind (from a Chief Offender).

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quote:

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Originally posted by cqg:
Snoring from the next tent, though -- that ought to be kept in mind (from a Chief Offender).

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Sounds like a clever trick - snoring and then making it sound like it's coming from the next tent.
 

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Posted by daisydaisy (# 12167) on :
 
I was beginning to be tempted until mention of snoring - I wonder how soundproof my tent is?
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
Besides, people at GB don't stay up all night having raucous drunken parties, do they? There are far better things to do having forked out all that dosh to go. Not to mention it's hard enough to be up and awake for the 9am worship sessions without staying up past midnight. Or, have I spent half my life going to GB and totally missed the point of the festival?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:

quote:

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Originally posted by cqg:
Snoring from the next tent, though -- that ought to be kept in mind (from a Chief Offender).

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Indeed. I had deepest sympathy with Atlanta who had to share a tent with Quizmaster and was in the next door tent to you!

Auntie Doris x

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quote:

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Originally posted by Paul W.:
I notice another artist has been added to the music section of the GB site - Kathryn Williams.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
if there isn't any cloud cover overnight it can get *really* cold, so don't forget your bedsocks/thermals/layers.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Paul W.:

quote:

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
Besides, people at GB don't stay up all night having raucous drunken parties, do they? There are far better things to do having forked out all that dosh to go. Not to mention it's hard enough to be up and awake for the 9am worship sessions without staying up past midnight. Or, have I spent half my life going to GB and totally missed the point of the festival?

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The point of the festival for you isn't necessarily the same as the point of the festival for me or any of the other thousands of people who go. Likewise, I'm sure that the precise definition of "far better things to do" varies wildly from person to person, and some would consider letting their hair down and having a few bottles of wine with friends they only see once a year to be one of the best bits of the weekend.

I notice another artist has been added to the music section of the GB site - Kathryn Williams.

Paul W

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Just to point out -- staying up till 7am drinking doesn't necessarily preclude you from being up and about for morning activities, eg. commuion.

But then me being a southern girl & outsurviving a night of drinking against a northern guy - this isn't gonna get forgotten - eh Paul
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 
Like you had anywhere near as much as I did.

Anyway, I'm old, I can't expect to keep up with you whippersnappers.

Paul W
 

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Posted by Manda (# 6028) on :
 
hey, I wan't counting units - all I know is I was up for 10am communion rther than at 2pm
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 

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Originally posted by Paul W.:
Anyway, I'm old, I can't expect to keep up with you whippersnappers.

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I'm a lot older than you...
 

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Posted by starbelly (# 25) on :
 
I can't last much beyond about 2am, although I do start drinking earlier than some of you
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
Im rarely up *really* late these days (wight meeters may have noticed my lack of night-owl-ness!) however, for me, I *do* think Greeneblt is as much about catching up with people, enjoying discussions and being with other Gbers as it is about going to seminars etc. I will often miss a seminar in order to continue drinking tea with someone and chatting
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
I have decided to brave the tent thing again this year.

After some consideration I now think its the best thing to do. I was thinking and looknig into staying off site, however have come to the conclusion that it would be more hassle if I needed to go and rest to find my friend, get back to the place, rest, and not ruin her weekend by having to drive me.
Also I tend to suffer from the "if i need to rest, i need to rest now" kind of thing, so I think it would be better to have somewhere I can go and crash close by.

So, all in all, I am looking forwards to the weeken, cant believe how quickly it has come round, and cant wait to catch up with everyone and drink lots of wine
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Will you camp with us or your yoof lot?
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
i dont go to greenbelt with youth at all.
hurrah.

but i do have friends from here that go who I shall probably be camping with, however will see, and am sure I shall be able to bring round some wine at some point

edited to add: our group has youth in it, ie my friends neices etc, but I take GB as my one weekend away without having to do anything almost work related

[ 19. April 2007, 19:58: Message edited by: Lookin ]
 

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Posted by Quizmaster (# 1435) on :
 
Atlanta has washed the pods.

The tent is now ready for Greenbelt.

Tickets were ordered early for the first time (we normally pay on the gate) and so we have an extra £30 to spend on .......... ice cream and beer.

Looking forward to meeting some old friends and introducing some new ones to the pleasures of the Greenbelt experience.

Billy Bragg on Friday night.

Has Martyn got his slot yet?

[ 21. April 2007, 21:55: Message edited by: Quizmaster ]
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 
More acts added to the music lineup. Two that I've been wanting to see for a while: Sarah Masen and Over the Rhine. Marvellous

Paul W
 

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Posted by birdie (# 2173) on :
 

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Originally posted by Paul W.:
Over the Rhine.

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and indeed
 

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Posted by aj (# 1383) on :
 
Cool!
 

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Posted by Quizmaster (# 1435) on :
 
A moment in Time:

We sat in the sunshine enjoying yet another gap in the music as the previous band had completed their set. The announcer mentioned a new band that had not been scheduled would make an appearance and we should give them a fantastic welcome as they were young and very nervous.

Youths from across the sea of bodies rose, moving quickly towards the stage and others followed as an air of expectation took the assembled throng by the throat. The pack at the stage grew and soon everyone was standing just so they could see the stage.

The next few minutes will live with me forever as the greatest noise I had ever heard accompanied by some meaningful lyrics, sung with true passion by a remarkable singer and played with a rhythm much closer to the feelings of life than Status Quo, left me a lifelong fan of the group that would go on to be one of the best supported bands in the world.

It will never be the same. It can never be the same. I grew up.

A callow youth will remember 1981 and U2 forever, nomatter how old and decrepit he becomes.

I hope you get your moment in time this year.
 

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Posted by cqg (# 777) on :
 
brilliant sentiment, qm.

To the moments past and to come ...

(raises virtual glass).
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 

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Originally posted by Quizmaster:
Atlanta has washed the pods.
Has Martyn got his slot yet?

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The other year at Greenbelt all you had to do to hear Martyn Joseph was sit reasonably still in or near any room in which any late-night event was going on. Sooner or later he'd dash in, play a song, and dash off somewhere else again. If you moved about you might miss him by being where he wasn't - sitting still was the best option.
 

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Posted by Annie P (# 3453) on :
 
The question is, if there is another pub quiz, do you think that the ship will enter, and will we get through to the final again? (That was a good moment from a couple of years ago)
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
A couple of weeks ago I was at the chiropracter and he introduced me to his previous patient who was just leaving. He is one of the organisers of GB and he told me that they were amazed that so many people turned up for the pub quiz. He also said the same thing about Beer and Hymns... but he reassured me that this will definitely be happening again this year

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Rev per Minute (# 69) on :
 

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Originally posted by Annie P:
The question is, if there is another pub quiz, do you think that the ship will enter, and will we get through to the final again? (That was a good moment from a couple of years ago)

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quote:

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Originally posted by GeordieDownSouth:
Deliriou5? Have just been added to the website for Monday mainstage.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Emma.:
Its over 10 years since I was really "into" them though (nostalga moment - when they used to be cutting edge and our youth group went to the worship events they played at).

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The chances are that we were at the same events then Emma... birdie and I heard them play quite a lot in Southampton... it was probably about 12 years ago I guess.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 
I shall be there, though I shall be camping with a load of guys from church rather than youse all.

See ya round the racecourse
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:

quote:

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Originally posted by Emma.:
Its over 10 years since I was really "into" them though (nostalga moment - when they used to be cutting edge and our youth group went to the worship events they played at).

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The chances are that we were at the same events then Emma... birdie and I heard them play quite a lot in Southampton... it was probably about 12 years ago I guess.

Auntie Doris x

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Oooh quite probably. I remember they used to be every other week in Southampton and then they dropped back to once a month - which devastated me at the time as it was "church" to me and our youth group was all hooked on it!!

Its bizarre I can still recall the emotion in "worship" I used to have then but the cynical growd-up me wonders how much it was to do with being a teenager......great memories though
 

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Posted by Dinghy Sailor (# 8507) on :
 
My decision whether to go to GB was today made for me, when a wedding invitation for Aug 25th dropped through my letterbox! See you all in 2008, perhaps.
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
We **thought** about getting married at greenbelt... but decided to get married the week after instead

Can't believe you'd rather go to the wedding than greenbelt!!
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Emma.:
Can't believe you'd rather go to the wedding than greenbelt!!

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quote:

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Originally posted by Emma.:
We **thought** about getting married at greenbelt...

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Oh getting married at Greenbelt would have been cool. Though I guess possibly a challenge for non GB friends and rellies - extra cost of festival ticket and all that.

You should have arranged it so you got married before, went to GB for part of the honeymoon and had a marriage blessing ceremony there. There's a few hundred clergy kicking around after all. (Can you do a marriage blessing before the marriage???!)
 

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Posted by Heydrich (# 12660) on :
 
As someone new to the Ship, I'm hoping to meet some people from SOF at Greenbelt.
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
Welcome, Heydrich. There's usually a meet on the Friday evening on the steps of the Winged Ox (pub in the grandstand), and thereafter lots of bumping into random people and less organised meet-ups (Tiny Tea Tent and Organic Beer Tent being the two most obvious venues). It will be good if you can come along

I'm really looking forward to Greenbelt. After nearly 4 months abroad in boiling hot sunshine (and another month abroad once GB is over) a few days in a chilly field will be ace!

It won't be ace if the field is wet as well as chilly, but who knows, maybe I'll get to wear my wellies this time. I bought them for my first GB in 2003 and have never needed to wear them yet.

[It's much more welcoming to spell the name correctly ]

[ 24. May 2007, 13:55: Message edited by: Jack the Lass ]
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 

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Originally posted by Yangtze:

quote:

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Originally posted by Emma.:
We **thought** about getting married at greenbelt...

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Oh getting married at Greenbelt would have been cool. Though I guess possibly a challenge for non GB friends and rellies - extra cost of festival ticket and all that.

You should have arranged it so you got married before, went to GB for part of the honeymoon and had a marriage blessing ceremony there. There's a few hundred clergy kicking around after all. (Can you do a marriage blessing before the marriage???!)

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You're right it was the thought of rellies and non Gb friends that put us off in the end. Also what happens if something *else* you want to go to is scheduled the same time as the wedding As it happens our vicar would have ben there and it would have been sraightforward.

I hadnt thought of geting married *before* and then going to GB for a blessing. That would have been fantastic. Small wedding here with family and then large blessing at Gb with all my strange internet friends.....

Im not sure about a blessing *before* (Although that would be fun) I think we should have some GB celebration/party/escuse for something at somepoint
 

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Posted by Heydrich (# 12660) on :
 
It would be good to meet up at the Tiny Tea Tent or the Winged Ox.

I've applied to be an assistant area manager at Greenbelt but I dobn't know yet what area that will be at or what times; it might even include the Tiny Tea Tent.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Marvin the Martian:
I shall be there, though I shall be camping with a load of guys from church rather than youse all.

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Do we smell???
 

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Posted by The Kat in the Hat (# 2557) on :
 
I'm sure a few years back there was a wedding, or blessing at least, at greenbelt. I remember seeing them walk through the winner's enclosure and up to the main stage. can't remember who it was, though.
 

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Posted by Tractor Girl (# 8863) on :
 

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Originally posted by Emma.:
I think we should have some GB celebration/party/escuse for something at somepoint

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Originally posted by The Kat in the Hat:
I'm sure a few years back there was a wedding, or blessing at least, at greenbelt. I remember seeing them walk through the winner's enclosure and up to the main stage. can't remember who it was, though.

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Originally posted by Pânts:

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Originally posted by Marvin the Martian:
I shall be there, though I shall be camping with a load of guys from church rather than youse all.

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Do we smell???

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Originally posted by Pânts:
Erm... why?!

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Originally posted by Tumphouse:
we are a biggish group and in the past, have had people trying to, (and in one case actually managing to, for a short time)pitch their tent in the middle of our group.

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If you're setting up in a popular area (eg: nearer the site) then it's not exactly recommended that you leave a large open area in the middle of your tents - if you want a large area for your exclusive use start by going further from the action. Not that I'm saying you were hogging prime real estate, but over the years I've seen it tried on numerous occasions. Most of the time you don't need a large area within a ring of tents anyway because most of the members of any group at any time will be somewhere else.

Putting a large canoe in the space to keep it seems somewhat counter-productive though. If you need the space so people can sit around and have a sociable cuppa together then the canoe would surely get in the way One or more reasonable sized ground sheets pegged out would seem to be far more practical.
 

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Posted by Tumphouse (# 11321) on :
 

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:

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Originally posted by Tumphouse:
we are a biggish group and in the past, have had people trying to, (and in one case actually managing to, for a short time)pitch their tent in the middle of our group.

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If you're setting up in a popular area (eg: nearer the site) then it's not exactly recommended that you leave a large open area in the middle of your tents - if you want a large area for your exclusive use start by going further from the action. Not that I'm saying you were hogging prime real estate, but over the years I've seen it tried on numerous occasions. Most of the time you don't need a large area within a ring of tents anyway because most of the members of any group at any time will be somewhere else.

Putting a large canoe in the space to keep it seems somewhat counter-productive though. If you need the space so people can sit around and have a sociable cuppa together then the canoe would surely get in the way One or more reasonable sized ground sheets pegged out would seem to be far more practical.

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Originally posted by Legodude_uk:

I'm sorry I'll get my coat!!!

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yes, you do that, go on, shoo!

(only kidding)

doris, i think gazebos are a wonderful idea for groups , and does provide a great space to sit, and chill and drink and anything else people wanna get up to.

I was just saying it seems a shame to erect things in an area to stop others from camping there.

Maybe I read the posts wrong. Anyhow, I cant wait until GB 07. I am going to be having my hair done mid July so hopefully by GB time it will still look reasonable and not in need of a dye
I have been known to dye my hair on residential before, but never tried it in a field.

I wander whether an on site hair salon would go down well, go get your hair washed and dried, and straightened, oh bliss! OR even A DIY hair salon where you could just go plug your irons in!!

ok, ok, i will stop now

[ 30. May 2007, 17:50: Message edited by: Flausa ]
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
(sorry about the poor coding, just realised and tried to go back to it, but it wont let me now,)
 

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Posted by Flausa (# 3466) on :
 
Fixed it for ya'. That'll be a fiver, thanks!
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Mind you, all these people commenting on leaving big spaces / gazebos / canoes don't comment on the people who have 16 person tents with only 2 people in them!
 

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Posted by Lamb Chopped (# 5528) on :
 
THAT's so you have room to make more people.
 

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Posted by cqg (# 777) on :
 
I like tea and cakes in the morning. Especially when someone else serves 'em up and i only have to rollout of my sleeping bag to partake.

A brilliant way of meeting the day.

I'm thinking of encouraging my remaining sister and her youngest (who just graduated from Uni -- I adore her) to join me at GB. My sis (1 year younger than me to the month) has had knee replacements and I wonder at how she'd manage given the long walking distances we typically have. Thoughts? Anybody want to help me entertain my social butterfly sis? (I was the bookworm, band and chorus nerd in high school -- she was the cheerleader who dated the jock)
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 

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Originally posted by cqg:
My sis (1 year younger than me to the month) has had knee replacements and I wonder at how she'd manage given the long walking distances we typically have. Thoughts? Anybody want to help me entertain my social butterfly sis? (I was the bookworm, band and chorus nerd in high school -- she was the cheerleader who dated the jock)

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Originally posted by Legodude_uk:
If you do take the canoe to be socialable around, please do not light a camp fire in it, the canoe will only suffer...

Further proof that you can't have your kayak and heat it!!!

I'm sorry I'll get my coat!!!

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Originally posted by Pânts:

quote:

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Originally posted by cqg:
My sis (1 year younger than me to the month) has had knee replacements and I wonder at how she'd manage given the long walking distances we typically have. Thoughts? Anybody want to help me entertain my social butterfly sis? (I was the bookworm, band and chorus nerd in high school -- she was the cheerleader who dated the jock)

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There is the special area of camping she (and you!) could use? Or, if she's okay to walk up and down once a day you don't really have to go back to the tents during the day?

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Cant we all use that as an escuse to camp in the disabled field....
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
thanks flausa
will buy you a drink if i remember, or a cuppa T
 

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Posted by Heydrich (# 12660) on :
 
Are additional Shipmates likely to find space at the 'Ship encampment' just runing up on the day?
 

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Posted by frin (# 9) on :
 

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Originally posted by Emma.:

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Originally posted by Pânts:

quote:

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Originally posted by cqg:
My sis (1 year younger than me to the month) has had knee replacements and I wonder at how she'd manage given the long walking distances we typically have. Thoughts? Anybody want to help me entertain my social butterfly sis? (I was the bookworm, band and chorus nerd in high school -- she was the cheerleader who dated the jock)

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There is the special area of camping she (and you!) could use? Or, if she's okay to walk up and down once a day you don't really have to go back to the tents during the day?

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Cant we all use that as an escuse to camp in the disabled field....

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Originally posted by Heydrich:
Are additional Shipmates likely to find space at the 'Ship encampment' just runing up on the day?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Heydrich:
Auntie Doris

I would hardly take wine on a camping trip; beer or lager yes.

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Originally posted by Lookin:

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Originally posted by Heydrich:
Auntie Doris

I would hardly take wine on a camping trip; beer or lager yes.

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no wine?!
shocking!
why "i would hardly take wine" ?
not your thing ...?

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No wine? I am totally confused. I thought that's what camping was all about. At least that is how my friends persuaded me to camp in the first place.
G
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
thats what its about for me

i guess other people go with different priorities, which I whole heartedly encourage ...
I mean, to go for a whole weekend to an arts and music festival and attend one seminar/meeting/gig isnt a great rtecord is it really.

My aim this year is to attend two of something

(though some would say i made many many different meetings, going here and there to see different people for wine, coffee and cake et al)
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Lookin:
My aim this year is to attend two of something

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quote:

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Originally posted by Heydrich:
Having said that, after a few bears, late at night, I'll drink anything.

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A few bears? What sort of camping are you thinking we are doing?

Auntie Doris x

[ 03. June 2007, 09:23: Message edited by: Auntie Doris ]
 

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Posted by Heydrich (# 12660) on :
 
A rather unfortunate typo....unless there are likely to be some bears (of whatever variety!) in the Ship encampment.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
I am not sure we have that sort of camping at GB!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Heydrich (# 12660) on :
 
Heavens above!!1 I should hope not.........
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
I'm not sure how to feel about the fact that I had exactly the same thought as Auntie Doris when I saw that typo! I think I've been spending too long on the Ship! (either that or she's just a bad influence)
 

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Posted by Chelley (# 11322) on :
 

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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
I think I've been spending too long on the Ship! (either that or she's just a bad influence)

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I expect it's the latter!
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
and I thought what chelley said but wasnt brave enough to post it myself

not long to go, cant wait, and AD, I think TWO wine tasting sessions sounds good. If I come up with names for each one, and a theme then all would be good and I will have felt like I have attended something ....

who is going to be front row @ delirious or have I asked that already?

(ps, FYI, i shall be in the beer tent or somewhere else)
 

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Posted by Flausa (# 3466) on :
 

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
I am not sure we have that sort of camping at GB!

Auntie Doris x

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quote:

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Originally posted by Lookin:
I know L'arche are in attendance at GB every year, they have their stand in the area where all the others are, but they also have a place to go, in the grandstands throughout the festival. Now whther this is for anyone and is ran by L'arche or whether it is just for their community members I am not sure.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Chelley:

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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
I think I've been spending too long on the Ship! (either that or she's just a bad influence)

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I expect it's the latter!

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quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:

quote:

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Originally posted by Chelley:

quote:

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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
I think I've been spending too long on the Ship! (either that or she's just a bad influence)

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I expect it's the latter!

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Charming! I should have guessed that it was going to be all my fault.

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Sorry, couldn't resist it! (You know I love you really )
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
Yeah. Yeah. Whatever!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by cqg (# 777) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Flausa:

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
I am not sure we have that sort of camping at GB!

Auntie Doris x

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Awww ... I think it would be lovely if ChastMastr and Cub could join us at GB. But after their recent move, I guess a trip to the UK probably isn't in the works this summer.

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I've the girth but not the distinctive hair so I guess that counts me out.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by cqg:
I've the girth but not the distinctive hair so I guess that counts me out.

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Oh I dunno

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by dolphy (# 862) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
No wine? The Ship's camp was flowing with it.

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So that's why they had to re-decorate the Pittville Pump Rooms!
 

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Posted by Yangtze (# 4965) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by ken:

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
Waterson Carthy are playing at a folk club near me sometime soon. Are they worth going to see?

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Does the sun rise in the East?

Norma Waterson is one of the great woman singers of our time. Compare her to Edith Piaf, to Aretha Franklin, to Billy Holliday. Hear her sing if you get the chance.

Martin Carthy is Martin Carthy.

And their daughter rocks. Or should that be reels?

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quote:

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Originally posted by cqg:

quote:

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Originally posted by Flausa:

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
I am not sure we have that sort of camping at GB!

Auntie Doris x

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Awww ... I think it would be lovely if ChastMastr and Cub could join us at GB. But after their recent move, I guess a trip to the UK probably isn't in the works this summer.

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I've the girth but not the distinctive hair so I guess that counts me out.

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I keep wanting to respond to this somehow, but all my wouldbe comments seem wildly inappropriate and chock full of unintended innuendo. Even saying, "I'd have you in my camp any time," seems not quite right, but hopefully you know what I mean cqg.
 

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Posted by Heydrich (# 12660) on :
 
The thought of meeting some of these 'bears' at Greenbelt get more worrying the more I think about it.

Is there a Gay camping area at Greenbelt where the Bears are most likely to roam and (like many wild animals) hopefully quite safe as long as you leave them alone?
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
I think we have quite a gay camping area. It is certainly very happy with lots of laughter!!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by cqg (# 777) on :
 
"wildly inappropriate" and "chock full of unintended inuendo" sounds like what passes for normal conversation and behavior in shippies campsites, as I recall. That's what makes it fun

Roll on, SoF extended shipmeets @ GB!

The bears look gruff and scary until one opens his mouth and says (in somewhat nelly fashion):

"You'll never *guess* what I found on sale at Pier 1 last weekend!"
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by cqg:
"wildly inappropriate" and "chock full of unintended inuendo" sounds like what passes for normal conversation and behavior in shippies campsites, as I recall. That's what makes it fun

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*gasp* How very dare you.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Annie P (# 3453) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
I think we have quite a gay camping area. It is certainly very happy with lots of laughter!!

Auntie Doris x

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Not to metion Paul and Tom. Should I let them roam together with a push chair??
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Annie P:

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
I think we have quite a gay camping area. It is certainly very happy with lots of laughter!!

Auntie Doris x

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Not to metion Paul and Tom. Should I let them roam together with a push chair??

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Why not? It is the highlight of their year of course!!!

I am hoping to bring a couple of my gorgeous (gay) friends with me this year. They seem to be a bit reluctant to camp though.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by DavidthesPecial (# 12708) on :
 
I've been scrabbling around in search of some means of proving I'm all studenty. I hope they'll accept a copy of a letter I found from ucas... if not, I'll probably have to pay adult fare and be a very poor David!


This'll be my first time camping, so if you see a pillar of fire you'll know that someone was dumb enough to let me cook...

[ 11. June 2007, 20:04: Message edited by: DavidthesPecial ]
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by DavidthesPecial:
I've been scrabbling around in search of some means of proving I'm all studenty. I hope they'll accept a copy of a letter I found from ucas... if not, I'll probably have to pay adult fare and be a very poor David!

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
I am hoping to bring a couple of my gorgeous (gay) friends with me this year. They seem to be a bit reluctant to camp though.

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When one *is* camp, "doing" it seems rather redundant, don't you think?

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[ 13. June 2007, 18:04: Message edited by: Flausa ]
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by cqg:

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
I am hoping to bring a couple of my gorgeous (gay) friends with me this year. They seem to be a bit reluctant to camp though.

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When one *is* camp, "doing" it seems rather redundant, don't you think?

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I shall point that out to them.

Auntie Doris x

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[ 13. June 2007, 18:04: Message edited by: Flausa ]
 

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Posted by Persephone Hazard (# 4648) on :
 
I hadn't really thought much about GB yet but having just read through this thread, I'm starting to get more and more excited about it. A very good friend of mine from Elsewhere will also be in attendance this year and I am very much looking forward to introducing you all - she and I intend to wreak much havoc over the course of the weekend!

I plan to bring gin with me this time. Beware.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Persephone Hazard:
I plan to bring gin with me this time. Beware.

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You mean you didn't have gin with you last time?!!!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by DavidthesPecial (# 12708) on :
 
I doubt we'll have car space for me to bring anything - is there any lovely cider available?
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Baileys.

Far nicer.

Who's was it anyway?!
 

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Posted by dolphy (# 862) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by DavidthesPecial:
I've been scrabbling around in search of some means of proving I'm all studenty. I hope they'll accept a copy of a letter I found from ucas...

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quote:

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Originally posted by DavidthesPecial:
I doubt we'll have car space for me to bring anything - is there any lovely cider available?

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quote:

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Originally posted by wesleyswig:
I'll be there, hopefully they'll do Beer & Hymns again.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Pânts:
Baileys.

Far nicer.

Who's was it anyway?!

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quote:

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Originally posted by Pânts:
Baileys.

Far nicer.

Who's was it anyway?!

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I only remember the milkshake that most people only had little bits off while pants and I had several tumblers cos it was so nice...
 

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Posted by DavidthesPecial (# 12708) on :
 
They accepted my ucas thing, thanks for the comments regarding that. And I look forward to singing with cider

Baileys and meringue and icecream is lovely. Especially since it doesn't look like you're drinking, so those of us with parental supervision are likely to recieve fewer comments!
 

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Posted by Heydrich (# 12660) on :
 
I finally got my application e-mail yesterday to be an assistant area manager at Greenbelt.

Are any other Shipmates volunteering for the festival?
 

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Posted by Bittersweet (# 10483) on :
 
My hubby's torn whether to work in the Tank again, or work for me on Scargill's stall at g:source (I swear they came up with the biggest double entendre making title they could just to spite me!)...
 

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Posted by Heydrich (# 12660) on :
 
Is Scargill's stall anything to do with the National Union of Miners?
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
(One of the current ads at the top is for the Scargill community.)
 

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Posted by Heydrich (# 12660) on :
 
I was rather hoping to meet King Arthure himself!
 

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Posted by Bittersweet (# 10483) on :
 
(BIG sigh...)


eta (and thanks, Pants!)

[ 25. June 2007, 14:08: Message edited by: Bittersweet ]
 

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Posted by cqg (# 777) on :
 
Checking the worship lineup, I see an event being sponsored by SoF.

Hmmm.
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 
Ah, Simon's doing something on icons again. Cool, I went to a talk he did a year or two ago at GB, it was interesting.

I also note that yet another Shipmate is a contributor this year...

Paul W
 

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Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 

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Originally posted by Paul W.:
Ah, Simon's doing something on icons again. Cool, I went to a talk he did a year or two ago at GB, it was interesting.

I also note that yet another Shipmate is a contributor this year...

Paul W

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Aye, and in my own right too!
 

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Posted by wesleyswig (# 5436) on :
 
On the beer 'n Hymns front I am glad to see they shall be back, though no amount of potent organic toxins will make singing Shine Jesus Shine acceptable... it wasn't funny last time and won't be funny this time

Oh and in response to who is doing what I'll be stewarding again on venues this year so do please stand and in line and don't consider sitting in the fire exits.

Regards
John
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by wesleyswig:
On the beer 'n Hymns front I am glad to see they shall be back, though no amount of potent organic toxins will make singing Shine Jesus Shine acceptable... it wasn't funny last time and won't be funny this time

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Oh I dunno... I nearly wet my knickers... or maybe that was too much beer!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Yangtze (# 4965) on :
 
For a horrible moment it looked today as if I might have to give up GB this year because of work. Albeit work involving going to exotic countries.

But I stuck to my guns that this weekend is sacred and didn't let myself offer to give it up and phew looks like I can go earlier. Does mean I may well be turning up at the campsite straight from the airport though.
 

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Posted by Tumphouse (# 11321) on :
 
It looked as though I might have a bit of a problem too- all the team is going to Greenbelt this year. Thankfully, someone else from the congregation has volunteered to take the service,
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
OK... so surely it is about time to find out who from the Ship is going to camp together....

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 
Tom and myself will be camp together.

Paul W

[ 08. July 2007, 08:28: Message edited by: Paul W. ]
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Paul W.:
Tom and myself will be camp together.

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Well that goes with out saying Paul.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Tumphouse (# 11321) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
OK... so surely it is about time to find out who from the Ship is going to camp together....

Auntie Doris x

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Will there be a chance for those of us who are not camping with Shipmates to get together with you at some point?
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
With me personally or with all Shipmates?

If it is the latter then usually there is a Ship Meet at the Winged Ox on the Friday evening.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Paul W.:
Tom and myself will be camp together.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:

quote:

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Originally posted by Paul W.:
Tom and myself will be camp together.

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But, where will Annie and Matthew be camping?

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As far away as possible.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by GeordieDownSouth (# 4100) on :
 
On the shipmates involved front I can also confirm that Sounds of Salvation will be back with multiple slots, though the only one I can confirm definitely is the Monday 9.30am worship slot in Stage 2, which we are always amazed at the turn out for.

We'll also be back on the Humanic/YMCA stage at least twice over the weekend.

And I'm surprised to find myself more excited by the presence of Billy Bragg than Delirious.
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by GeordieDownSouth:
And I'm surprised to find myself more excited by the presence of Billy Bragg than Delirious.

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quote:

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Originally posted by GeordieDownSouth:
I'm surprised that I'm getting old.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
With me personally or with all Shipmates?

If it is the latter then usually there is a Ship Meet at the Winged Ox on the Friday evening.

Auntie Doris x

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I will try to make that, Auntie D.
 

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Posted by GeordieDownSouth (# 4100) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by ken:

quote:

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Originally posted by GeordieDownSouth:
I'm surprised that I'm getting old.

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But so are Delirious.

And Billy Bragg's best-known songs were written when he was a lot younger than they are now.

And Stu in Delirious is only about 5 years younger than Billy Bragg anyway...

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All true. But I suspect that in the respective crowds I'd stick out like a dodgy uncle at one, and be patronised becuase I've only just started shaving at another.

In which case I'll probably slink off to the wonderful russian roulette arena of etertainment which is the performance cafe. Where no doubt either Billy or Delirious will be doing a spontaneous gig under some artfully assumed name. I shall then retire to the beer tent which will have sold out of beer, fail to get into any of the late night comedy, meet lots of friends for 2 minutes each and spend the whole day walking.
 

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Posted by Duck (# 10181) on :
 
I will be volunteering at GB, with the children's team - particularly Additional Needs.
I am very much looking forward to it - I went for the first time last year and loved it.
Hope to meet some of you there.

You should all go to Sophs' booklaunch. That way I can stand there and say 'I ate pizza with that Famous Author, you know!' Seriously, going on her varoius alt-worship / campaigning / reflective / stuff from the last few years, it will be good. Very good. & I will be able to say I know a Famous Greenbelt Author
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Duck:
Very good. & I will be able to say I know a Famous Greenbelt Author

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Isn't Dave Walker famous enough?

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Flausa (# 3466) on :
 
Or Steve Tompkin's for that matter.
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 
or, Simon Jenkins

Great reviews BTW. I particularly liked

quote:

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a sin in the making!
I saw this book in my local shop and it dawned on me that the authour may have not been blessed to have the word of god with them. The cover picture does not entice the readers and followers of god in with a bolt of lightning coming from the true one down to earth. This represents the apocalypse and the end of the world. This will not sell your book!! I am deeply offended and hope that your place in heaven can be redeemed by our saviour and alot of praying! Thanks be to god, Amen.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
or, Simon Jenkins

Great reviews BTW. I particularly liked

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a sin in the making!
I saw this book in my local shop and it dawned on me that the authour may have not been blessed to have the word of god with them. The cover picture does not entice the readers and followers of god in with a bolt of lightning coming from the true one down to earth. This represents the apocalypse and the end of the world. This will not sell your book!! I am deeply offended and hope that your place in heaven can be redeemed by our saviour and alot of praying! Thanks be to god, Amen.

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which, for some reason no-one found helpful.

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[ 11. July 2007, 20:36: Message edited by: DaisyM ]
 

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Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
But Dave, Steve and Simon have all done things there before, and this is the first time I'm actually standing up at Greenbelt and reading things I wrote as me, instead of "sophie from Visions".

Plus, I appriciate the - I have written a book, and been fairly quiet about doing so (apart from my blog and real life friends).
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by sophs:
this is the first time I'm actually standing up at Greenbelt and reading things I wrote as me, instead of "sophie from Visions".

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quote:

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Originally posted by GeordieDownSouth:
I shall then retire to the beer tent which will have sold out of beer,

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quote:

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Originally posted by ken:
till after midnight

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According to the stories that I heard about Certain Shipmates, to say "after midnight" is a bit like saying that Tony Blair became Prime Minister after the Magna Carta.
 

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Posted by Duck (# 10181) on :
 
Dave Walker, Steve Tompkins, and Simon Jenkins may all be Famous Greenbelt Authors, but none of them have ever let me sit on their bed and eat pizza, so they aren't my friends (they can be if they want, but they aren't yet). Nor have I ever built a Dalek with any of these esteemed authors. I don't think you can be properly said to *know* a Famous Greenbelt Author until you have loaded their Dalek onto a train.

Still, do not let my partiality put you off. A few years of regular Liturgy According To Sophs has convinced even this recalcitrant Quaker Fundamentalist that all that funny messing round with words and plasticine and stuff might not be such a bad thing after all (that *is* what Proper Church Services do, isn't it - paint flowerpots?).
I look forward to the book - with My Famous Greenbelt Author Friend's Name On The Cover
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Duck:
Dave Walker, Steve Tompkins, and Simon Jenkins may all be Famous Greenbelt Authors, but none of them have ever let me sit on their bed and eat pizza, so they aren't my friends

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But all of them have at least once bought me a pint. As I am a Bloke, that counts.
 

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Posted by Duck (# 10181) on :
 
Daleks outrank Beer* so I am still way cooler on the Famous Greenbelt Author front

Anyway, I spent a happy night last Greenbelt sat in Beer & Hymns laughing at a friend who wanted to talk to a Famous Greenbelt Person but was too overawed 'till a few pints in, so this year it will be much more convienient to already know a Famous Greenbelt Author beforehand in order to bask in reflected cool.

*Note: I don't drink Beer, so most things outrank it. However, Daleks outrank everything ever, so nyahhh.
 

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Posted by Duck (# 10181) on :
 
[eeek - all those are making me a bit seasick - sorry!]
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
gosh me too -it shouldn't be allowed!
 

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Posted by Campbellite (# 1202) on :
 
No, it shouldn't.

Campbellite
AS Host
 

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Posted by Yangtze (# 4965) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by ken:

quote:

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Originally posted by GeordieDownSouth:
I shall then retire to the beer tent which will have sold out of beer,

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.....
They still had cider left, and were trying to empty the barrels at a pound a pint. Which is the only excuse I have for my behaviour. At least four other Shipmates were there at the time. I draw the veil of cronegiality over their behaviour.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Yangtze:
(Not to mention the joys of getting chatted up by a 25 year old!)

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Was he pissed as well? *cackle*

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:

quote:

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Originally posted by Yangtze:
(Not to mention the joys of getting chatted up by a 25 year old!)

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Was he pissed as well? *cackle*

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As an eyewitness to the events described - I couldn't possibly comment.
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 
I already own a signed copy of a Sophs book - it's an alt-worship book with some of her contributions in. I got her to sign it at Greenbelt last year. Knew she'd be a famous writer one day

Paul W
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
I have put up my new tent today... it is enormous!!!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by aj (# 1383) on :
 
"Doc you've got to help me...sometimes I think I'm wig-wam, and sometimes I think I'm a tee-pee."

"Calm down, you're two tense".

Sorry. It's late and I'm in Bangkok airport waiting for my connection to London and the new airport building here is rather tent-like, so I'm imagining sitting in a big tent, with a glass of red in one hand, a bottle of Bailey's within reach, and various people trying to out-do each other with Greenbelt beer-tent stories.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by aj:
various people trying to out-do each other with Greenbelt beer-tent stories.

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quote:

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Originally posted by ken:

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:

quote:

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Originally posted by Yangtze:
(Not to mention the joys of getting chatted up by a 25 year old!)

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Was he pissed as well? *cackle*

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As an eyewitness to the events described - I couldn't possibly comment.

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Hey! What are you saying about me....? Sheesh I TTWACW - aren't we all supposed to build each other up? Leave me my little ego boost.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 


Auntie Doris x

[ 16. July 2007, 10:22: Message edited by: Auntie Doris ]
 

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Posted by cqg (# 777) on :
 
It's looking increasingly likely that the fine folks from the Home department aren't going to let me in because the not-so-fine folks from the USAnian analogue have not got their stuff together and a passport renewal takes 12 weeks.

Crikey.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by cqg:
It's looking increasingly likely that the fine folks from the Home department aren't going to let me in because the not-so-fine folks from the USAnian analogue have not got their stuff together and a passport renewal takes 12 weeks.

Crikey.

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quote:

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Originally posted by cqg:
It's looking increasingly likely that the fine folks from the Home department aren't going to let me in because the not-so-fine folks from the USAnian analogue have not got their stuff together and a passport renewal takes 12 weeks.

Crikey.

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quote:

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Originally posted by cqg:
It's looking increasingly likely that the fine folks from the Home department aren't going to let me in because

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quote:

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Originally posted by cqg:
It's looking increasingly likely that the fine folks from the Home department aren't going to let me in because the not-so-fine folks from the USAnian analogue have not got their stuff together and a passport renewal takes 12 weeks.

Crikey.

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oh no!!!! You have to be here!!!! Youre coming to my wedding the week after

Good luck!! If you dont make it over I think we will all have to use it as an escuse to visit you
 

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Posted by cqg (# 777) on :
 
Thanks, Ken. I knew "department" didn't sound right. Too french.

They have schemes like that but all the channels are stuffed at the moment. I'm meeting with our company travel person tomorrow to determine if there are any plausible expediting options. I'm not hopeful.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 


QM will have to be chief snorer.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
My ticket arrived this morning. Impressive. It isn't even August yet!!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Flausa (# 3466) on :
 
So what will you do with your little white box?
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Flausa:
So what will you do with your little white box?

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*snigger* dunno yet.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 
I'm thinking maybe just add it exactly as it came ... "full of potential", or something like that. Either that or I'm too lazy to do anything with it.
 

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Posted by Ags (# 204) on :
 
Our tickets arrived today (wristbands - cool!)

And just one box between the 2 of us. Mr Ags says we must share. Not too sure 'bout that.

Younger daughter is off to get drunk n dirty at Reading that weekend. I think we have the better deal!
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
This is the point at which I start flapping - I asked the office to send my wristband (and what's this about a box?!) to TME's place, and they took the details and said that in effect it means that his address is now down as my address too, but he said that he's had no mailings at all for me from GB since I've been away, so I'm now getting worried that the system actually didn't update after all and that my wristband has been sent to my Glasgow address anyway (where I won't get it till October).

Wow that's a long sentence. Can you tell I'm flapping? I've just emailed the office anyway, so hopefully it will be sorted out soon and I'll find something else to flap about.

I hope your rain stops soon. My wellies are really embarrassing (Farmer Giles type) but as I've never worn them I really can't justify buying a nice funky new pair like Auntie Doris's. I really hope I don't have to wear them, I'll look like your poor embarrassing untrendy friend that nobody wants around but nobody quite dares to tell
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Ahhh, what to do with the white box. So much potential...
 

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Posted by Ags (# 204) on :
 
On the subject of wellies, a friend who got very soggy at Latitude last weekend is lending me her funky, bright red and flowery ones.

As for the boxes, I believe we have to be creative with them. Or in them.

Not sure there's room... ours is very wee.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
I need new wellies, but can't find any which fit. Which is rather pants cos it means I keep getting wet feet!

(Actually, despite wearing the wellies which don't fit, the flood water was over the top of them yesterday so I got wet feet anyway.)
 

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Posted by aj (# 1383) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
This is the point at which I start flapping - I asked the office to send my wristband (and what's this about a box?!)

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quote:

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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
I really hope I don't have to wear them, I'll look like your poor embarrassing untrendy friend that nobody wants around but nobody quite dares to tell

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quote:

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Originally posted by wesleyswig:

quote:

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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
I really hope I don't have to wear them, I'll look like your poor embarrassing untrendy friend that nobody wants around but nobody quite dares to tell

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Is that a challenge to us all? (Most embaressing wellies)Because I'd take a wild stab in the dark and say folks would definatly want you around at GB.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:

quote:

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Originally posted by wesleyswig:

quote:

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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
I really hope I don't have to wear them, I'll look like your poor embarrassing untrendy friend that nobody wants around but nobody quite dares to tell

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Is that a challenge to us all? (Most embaressing wellies)Because I'd take a wild stab in the dark and say folks would definatly want you around at GB.

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Personally, I'm going for a wish for a really decent spell of weather in August until the other side of Greenbelt. At the very least, no more unusual levels of rain and enough warmth and gentle breeze to dry the ground out.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Pânts:
The way things are going here, it's gonna need more than a gentle breeze!

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Too right!
And, aside from the impending water shortages and more rain, they say this weather is set to continue well into August.

Forget the tents, pack inflatable boats!

Re: wellies, Pants you would do well to buy the long ones that fishermen wear!
 

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Posted by Quercus (# 12761) on :
 
*looks tentative*

Um. Well. I'm unexpectedly free that weekend, and having read this thread went to look at the GB website. It looks...well, quite entertaining really (and I normally metaphorically run screaming from the New Wine trip organisers at our local churches, having seen their 'sales pitch'). As I've never been to any festival ever, let alone a Christian one, and I'll be on my own, is this a good place to start? Good Lord, what an embarassing question.

*tries to remember where he last saw his tent*
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 
I'd say it's a good place to start. There's a bit of something for everyone ... well, OK, there's usually not much to get the more conservative end of the evangelical spectrum excited about (though there were still enough around to organise a "cleansing of unclean spirits" or something after a wiccan was asked to participate in a discussion of neo-pagan beliefs one year, much to the embarrasement of other evangelicals like myself who just spent a very enjoyable couple of hours listening to a very polite and intelligent man explain his beliefs and field questions from the floor). Worship ranging from silence to Goth Communion. Talks on most subjects under the sun. Plenty of music, some of it even good. Other forms of art, usually not as good as the music.

I'd strongly recommend hooking up with people who've been before very early on to guide you through the programme. Because it's the sort of thing that without the help of someone who knows what's what you could easily end up missing everything you'd want to see. If you're brave enough, and if someone organises it, you might even want to pitch tent with other Shipmates, and we'll be delighted to help out getting your feet.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Yeah, come camp with us. We're lovely really!
 

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Posted by Nats (# 2211) on :
 
This year I really want to meet up with some of you. I forgot last year - don't ask me how Over excited I think! And we didn't think that we would be able to go this year what with daughters and heart ops and all that, but have just booked. So please, tell me again, how do I find you lot when we get there?? (We will be camping with the church lot...)
 

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Posted by Chelley (# 11322) on :
 
This will be my first summer without Greenbelt in a good few years - and it feels really strange not to be going (we're moving a few days before). Of course I might decide that I'm totally sick of unpacking boxes and just get in the car (which could probably do the journey on automatic pilot by now!)...
 

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Posted by Quercus (# 12761) on :
 
Well, I've booked. Anything for a weird life.

I've also signed up on the Liftshare site, as I'll be driving down from Leamington and there'll be room in the car. *carries on looking for tent*
 

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Posted by Quercus (# 12761) on :
 
Incidentally, when does GB actually finish? Yes, I know it's the 27th, but is that "everyone off the site by 5pm on Monday" or "the last event is Monday evening but you can sleep off your organic-cider headaches and leave on Tuesday?"
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 
The festival finishes late Monday night (as in, mainstage shuts down at 11pm with a few other venues carrying on a while after that). Some people will leave during the day on Monday, or pack up during the day and then drive off after the last thing they want to see in the evening if they're reasonably local. Most people will break camp on the Tuesday morning. I don't know exactly when you need to be off-site but my experience over the years is that traffic off-site is busiest between 10am and 12noon.
 

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Posted by daisydaisy (# 12167) on :
 
Quercus, I can recommend you get a programme so you know what's on and where it's happening. Otherwise you might only find out that what you *really really* wanted to see / participate in has already happened. It also includes a map of the site. You get it from the Greenbelt shop, which you can locate on that map... (or of course by asking one of the helpful stewards )
 

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Posted by Quercus (# 12761) on :
 
Thanks AC & daisydaisy. I've updated my liftshare to reflect a Tuesday departure, and I'll definitely look out for a programme (especially as the website listings are ... tantalising but enigmatic, shall we say).

I am stupidly excited at the idea of camping for the first time in 9 years - maybe I'll be reminded just why it's been 9 years.
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
If the weather doesn't improve soon you'll definitely be reminded!

Really looking forward to seeing everyone again - though I won't be camping in the shippy area. But will definitely see you in the Winged Ox / Beer Tent / Tiny Tea Tent / shower queue / Nuts / etc.
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
Really looking forward to seeing everyone again - though I won't be camping in the shippy area.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:

quote:

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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
Really looking forward to seeing everyone again - though I won't be camping in the shippy area.

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You will find us though? I'm not sure the wee wan will be old enough for the beer tent and Winged Ox (though as last time we were there we hung around outside that won't be a problem), and besides will need to sleep in the evenings so one of us will need to be at the camp then.

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Oh I have every intention of finding you

(Actually I was planning on volunteering some babysitting services for one evening, if there was something you both wanted to go to. Though if it's Billy Bragg then I'll volunteer someone other than me cos I'm not missing him! )
 

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Posted by dolphy (# 862) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
Oh I have every intention of finding you

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Potential new sig for you, Jack!!!
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
Alex and I will be around and will probably pitch up with the ship camp. There will be his sister too who is fab. HIs parents will be off site so we may disappear to use one of those shower things one night!!
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 
You're assuming there'll be tap water for showers.
 

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Posted by cqg (# 777) on :
 
We're all assuming the race course won't be under water.

Getting serious now -- discussing who's gonna be there first and what area to aim for.

I recall being on the edge of 9 last year as well. There was yoof around which got noisy at points but not unbearably so. The best defense is a good offense (as far as night noise goes).

I've just signed the contract on my house. The proposed closing date is the 23rd so I'm reasonably certain I'll be sitting in an office somewhere in Houston on that day rather than at GB.

I have a ticket that I think I paid 75 quid for. Anybody want to buy it?

(This is a serious personal downer but I'm trying to do the Brit thing and deal with it -- stiff upper lip and all that)
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
Really sad it's looking like you won't be there cqg - the choral concert (not to mention the pub) just won't be the same without you
 

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Posted by welsh dragon (# 3249) on :
 
Yes, we will be very sorry to miss you.

We haven't bought tickets yet, though, and would be happy to buy one from you (and then would still be looking for one!)

(thinks to self, how nice it would be to meet you for lunch...)
 

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Posted by Tumphouse (# 11321) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
My ticket arrived this morning. Impressive. It isn't even August yet!!

Auntie Doris x

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Mine hasn't come yet! But it is still July. Or should I panic now and get it done with?
 

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Posted by daisydaisy (# 12167) on :
 
Did you see this ?
 

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Posted by Doc Tor (# 9748) on :
 
Tickets have arrived in Gateshead

However, anyone on the crew side know how far in advance loos and marquees arrive? It could be a bit tricky with all the water distribution logistics sharing the same site...
 

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Posted by aj (# 1383) on :
 
I noticed that, and wondered if Greenbelt would have a news update on its website about `monitoring conditions', etc.

Of course, the well-being of people in the area is more important than a little festival.

edited for crosspost - referring to Daisydaisy's post.

[ 25. July 2007, 10:35: Message edited by: aj ]
 

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Posted by Quercus (# 12761) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by aj:
I noticed that, and wondered if Greenbelt would have a news update on its website about `monitoring conditions', etc.

Of course, the well-being of people in the area is more important than a little festival.

edited for crosspost - referring to Daisydaisy's post.

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quote:

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Weather latest – the show goes on

Thanks for all your calls and emails concerning the flooding in Gloucestershire and how this might affect Greenbelt. Our site team live and work out of Cheltenham and we are in daily contact with the Racecourse there – which is unaffected by any flooding – and Greenbelt will be going ahead as planned.* We will continue to update you on this situation – if it changes – via the website and through email Dispatches. This is a very busy time of the year for us, so we'd appreciate it if you didn't call or email the office about this issue.

*This is not to ignore that things are extremely difficult for Gloucestershire residents at present. Our thoughts are with them.

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quote:

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Originally posted by aj:
Of course, the well-being of people in the area is more important than a little festival.

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Na, festival is far more important. It's only a little bit of water after all.
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 
Ooo, forgot to say: Yay, my wristband came! It's almost August!

Also, I had a dream the other week, where it was the end of Greenbelt and I'd had a really boring and horrible weekend. We need to make sure this does not come true.

Paul W
 

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Posted by starbelly (# 25) on :
 
Ticket arrived this morning, woohoo, and with a few weeks of dry weather forcast it will be ok, won't it, say it will...
 

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Posted by Flausa (# 3466) on :
 
Well, of course it will be dry - I've just purchased a lovely new pair of wellies for the occasion. I'm sure they'll still come in handy for traipsing to the bogs in the middle of the night, or for collecting water at the taps.
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 
Weren't you supposed to say that you'd splashed out on a new pair of wellies?
 

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Posted by Orb (# 3256) on :
 
Can't wait for this...
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Orb:
Can't wait for this...

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There was a horrible moment there where I thought it was going to be Polyphonic Spree...

Ok, ok, I'm sorry, I won't mention it again

Paul W
 

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Posted by Yangtze (# 4965) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by cqg:
...I've just signed the contract on my house. The proposed closing date is the 23rd so I'm reasonably certain I'll be sitting in an office somewhere in Houston on that day rather than at GB...

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Bah, what kind of an excuse is being in another country on 23rd? At the moment it looks as if I'll be coming to the racecourse straight from Heathrow!
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 
Better than a few years back when I went to Heathrow straight from the race course, because I had a meeting in Munich on the Tuesday morning. Pity the poor fellow passengers who had to share a plane with me after I'd only managed the most cursory of washes prior to leaving Cheltenham on the Monday afternoon - at least I could still take a can of deodorant in my carry on back then to spritz myself in the washrooms at the airport.
 

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Posted by cqg (# 777) on :
 
Eww.

Yes, Y -- I know. A weak excuse. That and the state of chaos that the US government unit that does passports is in at the moment.

Grr.
 

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Posted by wesleyswig (# 5436) on :
 
Yegads it is only 23 days to go... it is getting most exciting!

Regards
John
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 

 

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Posted by Tumphouse (# 11321) on :
 
Got back from a few days camping at the Gower to find my Greenbelt wristband had arrived! Hooray! August and Greenbelt! I hope to find you all at the pub and at Beer and Hymns.
G
 

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Posted by Chelley (# 11322) on :
 
Bah humbug!

[But of course I'm delighted for all of you that you can go to Greenbelt this year and I can't!]
 

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Posted by Nats (# 2211) on :
 
No wrist bands here either.... but also no camp bed (ReadyBed) I bought for my daughter on Ebay that was posted first class last Thursday and we go camping on Saturday... I hate Postal Strikes!
 

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Posted by Tumphouse (# 11321) on :
 
I hope the camp bed arrives in time. I have just orderd a zip -up futon, in the hope that it will be warmer then the air bed.
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
Am I allowed to actually not be looking forwards to Gb now?

I wander if as the time gets nearer I will get more excited?!

I was excited , and now I am not.
Maybe I need to keep reading this thread!

L x
 

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Posted by Yangtze (# 4965) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
Better than a few years back when I went to Heathrow straight from the race course, because I had a meeting in Munich on the Tuesday morning. Pity the poor fellow passengers who had to share a plane with me after I'd only managed the most cursory of washes prior to leaving Cheltenham on the Monday afternoon - at least I could still take a can of deodorant in my carry on back then to spritz myself in the washrooms at the airport.

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I did it that way round a couple of years ago too. But I discovered that there are showers at Gatwick. (Quite cool really, they're after passport control and there's a phone by the entrance, you call and they come down and open them up for you and give you a towel as well!) So my fellow passengers were spared the GB residue.
 

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Posted by Tractor Girl (# 8863) on :
 
Wristbands part 1 arrived the other day, just waiting for the final yoof one to arrive now.
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
TME has established that my wristband is down to be going to his, but that GB are still sending them out. So I have stopped flapping (for now - I'm sure I'll find something else to flap about soon enough).

How's the weather doing? I really don't want to see all these gorgeous wellies next to my embarrassing ones
 

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Posted by starbelly (# 25) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Lookin:
Am I allowed to actually not be looking forwards to Gb now?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
How's the weather doing?

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A few little white clouds in the blue sky, sunshine and a nice breeze.

As far as the water is concerned, we are now connected but it's still not fit for drinking or washing plates etc in. But that won't bother you lot in the slightest
 

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Posted by Nats (# 2211) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Nats:
No wrist bands here either.... but also no camp bed (ReadyBed) I bought for my daughter on Ebay that was posted first class last Thursday and we go camping on Saturday... I hate Postal Strikes!

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Bed arrived, leave for holiday tomorrow, maybe the wristbands will arrive while we are away...
 

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Posted by Apothecary (# 3886) on :
 
Our tickets have arrived twice - I think I only ordered them once- it's got the same order number on both envelopes. Has anyone else had duplicates
At least we get a box each now.
 

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Posted by Tom Day (# 3630) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Apothecary:
Our tickets have arrived twice - I think I only ordered them once- it's got the same order number on both envelopes. Has anyone else had duplicates
At least we get a box each now.

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We did - rang them and it was a mistake. Need to send them back now...

Tom
 

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Posted by Quercus (# 12761) on :
 
One wristband safely received, and I've assembled the box...just waiting for some creativity to strike...
 

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Posted by dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Is there something occuring at the Racecourse soon?

Sorry, but nothing has been mentioned about it here in Chelters

Are the Wrist Bands performing in the bar this year?
 

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Posted by Pearl B4 Swine (# 11451) on :
 
Uh Oh ~~~ A MerryCan Alert ~~~

What is this 'wristband' thing, anyway??

PB4S
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 
The wristbands are the tickets for the festival. By having plastic straps around the wrist you can't (easily) lose them, nor pass them around so more than one person gets in on the same ticket (or, an under 16 borrows an adult ticket for a while to get into something inappropriate).
 

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Posted by Miffy (# 1438) on :
 

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Originally posted by Miffy:
It's possible I'll be there for the first time this year. Though only for one day, possibly the Sunday; we'll see, as it'll be very much a last minute decision.

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It is, and I'm not. But Mr Miffy [faints with shock] himself has suggested we book a weekend a deux in the area for next year. Then we can duck in and out by the day as the fancy takes us. I'm too old to enjoy 'getting filthy together ' any more. [see Vikki Pollard and Arietty in the New Wine thread]; had enough of that when we were in France.

Mr M needs - copious supplies of beer, music, and ...yet more copious supplies of beer and he'll be happy. Oh and assurances that at no point will anybody attempt to persuade him that Jesus Wants Him for a Sunbeam. I need copious Nice Cups of Tea, and the chance to contemplate my navel (preferably not at the same time!)So I'm relying on you lot to post glowing reports post GB 2007, and you might just see us there the following year!
 

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Posted by Zealot en vacance (# 9795) on :
 

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Originally posted by Miffy:
Mr M needs - copious supplies of beer, music, and ...yet more copious supplies of beer and he'll be happy.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Miffy:
I'm too old to enjoy 'getting filthy together ' any more.

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Miff, I think you are posting on the wrong thread

If you and Mr Miff do decide to be here for 2008, I know a great place that has tea on tap.
 

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Posted by Screwtape (# 12661) on :
 
Where are the Shipmates camping at Greenbelt?
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 
We're still awaiting any suggestions on that.
 

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Posted by Tractor Girl (# 8863) on :
 
Not up for starting the suggestions,(I'd rather just go with what those who are good at planning think).

However, in terms of helping get rough numbers for how many people intend camping with the ship can I register 1 adult and 2 young people as very likely to be part of our ickle area.

Think that the numbers thing could be quite important, as would be knowing how many people have buggies, etc.

[ 05. August 2007, 16:52: Message edited by: Tractor Girl ]
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 

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Originally posted by Pânts:
I'll prob get there fairly early and will happily try to find somewhere like we did last year. We ended up on the edge of 9 I think last year, but it certainly wasn't where planned as the planned area was already all taken. It did highlight the importance of getting peoples' mobile numbers so that we could let people know where we were though!

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Originally posted by dolphy:

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Originally posted by Miffy:
I'm too old to enjoy 'getting filthy together ' any more.

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Miff, I think you are posting on the wrong thread

If you and Mr Miff do decide to be here for 2008, I know a great place that has tea on tap.

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Nope - Wading round in lakes of mud definitely doesn't inspire me to heights of whatever anymore. Thus spake the Miffy who has just spent the last half hour raking round on physio sites trying to replace her SI belt, sciatica having struck this morning. (Took 55 mins to do the usual 25 min journey)

Give me a nice comfy chair and a cup of tea, mind you...
 

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Posted by Campbellite (# 1202) on :
 

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Originally posted by Miffy:
Give me a nice comfy chair and a cup of tea, mind you...

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
I remember seeing that but wasn't sure if
a) it was a recommendation for where to be, or
b) whether area 9 would be in the same place this year

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Sorry. It was a 'there's no point on deciding a place, cos it'll probably all be taken, but I'll happily try and find a place somewhere vaguely in an area and then let people know' if that's what's wanted. If someone wants to try and be more definite, go ahead.
 

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Posted by Manda (# 6028) on :
 
I have (I think) finally got round to sorting out a ticket for GB - much joy .
Not long now, very excited.
Does anyone know if the organic beer tent is doing cider as well? If not, red wine and chocolate cake always makes for a good birthday at GB
 

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Posted by aj (# 1383) on :
 
CIDER!!!

Actually, the nicest (commercial) cider I've had in ages is that Cornish Cyder stuff. Excellent brew.

Looking forward to the beer tent again.
 

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Posted by Manda (# 6028) on :
 
Would that be a yes aj?

personally I'm torn between Westons and Thatchers as my favourite commercial cider. I reckon Thatchers would just sneak it but Westons is more widely available
 

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Posted by starbelly (# 25) on :
 

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Originally posted by Manda:
Would that be a yes aj?

personally I'm torn between Westons and Thatchers as my favourite commercial cider. I reckon Thatchers would just sneak it but Westons is more widely available

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Originally posted by Manda:


Neil - are you taking orders for that farm scrumpy? If so, count me in & you will be my hero, have missed that stuff.

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Originally posted by Manda:
True. Although if she drinks it as well, she'll probably be preserved for many years to come.

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Ah, so the cider is part of your secret plan to live to 100?

I make it 17 days to go! Yay!

Paul W
 

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Posted by Manda (# 6028) on :
 
Ah, so that's my excuse. Knew there must be one somewhere .
 

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Posted by Quercus (# 12761) on :
 
A question for the veterans - what's the catering like on site? (Excluding the beer tent, obviously. Although it's nice to have one guaranteed source of carbohydrate on hand) Can you survive without bringing 4 days worth of pasta?
 

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Posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider (# 76) on :
 

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Originally posted by Quercus:
A question for the veterans - what's the catering like on site? (Excluding the beer tent, obviously. Although it's nice to have one guaranteed source of carbohydrate on hand) Can you survive without bringing 4 days worth of pasta?

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Originally posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider:

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Originally posted by Quercus:
A question for the veterans - what's the catering like on site? (Excluding the beer tent, obviously. Although it's nice to have one guaranteed source of carbohydrate on hand) Can you survive without bringing 4 days worth of pasta?

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You can, if you can afford a second mortgage. There's a wide variety of food, but it's all expensive.

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Originally posted by dolphy:

quote:

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Originally posted by Miffy:
I'm too old to enjoy 'getting filthy together ' any more.

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Miff, I think you are posting on the wrong thread

If you and Mr Miff do decide to be here for 2008, I know a great place that has tea on tap.

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Good grief. It's only just dawned what thread Dolphy and Zealot were talking about. Really! Exactly what sort of a Miffy do you think I am?!

Though Mr M does spend much of his spare time in skin -tight lycra come to think of it...
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
I was just thinking what a shame it was the idea of a shared ship cottage didnt come about. Id be up for doing that next year but Im guessing it would need to be booked earlier than people would like to commit.

It could be fun to come back to shippie drinks...
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 

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Originally posted by Emma.:
Ive found it not to be worthwhile any more to cook at greenbelt - its such a long way from the main area to the tents and I prefer to stay onsite as much as I can.

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Originally posted by Campbellite:

quote:

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Originally posted by Miffy:
Give me a nice comfy chair and a cup of tea, mind you...

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[M. Python]
Oh no! Not the comfy chair!
[/M. Python]

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And the soft cushion!
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
Completely agree. I usually take raisins, bananas, orange juice packets etc with me rather than worry about walking back to camp to make a sandwich.

A few days of food from your rucksack wont harm you and means you can see a lot more of whats going on/seeing people etc. It just takes a bit of pre-planning, but can be just as cheap as cooking on site.
 

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Posted by Quercus (# 12761) on :
 

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Originally posted by Emma.:

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Originally posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider:

quote:

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Originally posted by Quercus:
A question for the veterans - what's the catering like on site? (Excluding the beer tent, obviously. Although it's nice to have one guaranteed source of carbohydrate on hand) Can you survive without bringing 4 days worth of pasta?

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You can, if you can afford a second mortgage. There's a wide variety of food, but it's all expensive.

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We did all right by deciding to have *one* meal a day from one of the (very many ) food options. Some of them are cheaper (and nicer) than others. There was a very nice french sausage something I think, and a nice pancake one. I also liked a cheaper veggie one (cant remember its name).

Breakfast can be those packet cereals and milk in the packet, and have a supply of cereal bars/ fruit for lunch.

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Oh, good. Karl MB had me worried for a bit, and the GB site doesn't help. (Complete quote from the FAQ: "What food outlets are onsite?
There is a wide range of quality food concessions onsite." )

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Originally posted by Emma.:
Ive found it not to be worthwhile any more to cook at greenbelt - its such a long way from the main area to the tents and I prefer to stay onsite as much as I can. It makes packing and planning much simpler!

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Thank you! I think that's what I was asking, in a a roundabout way - it's one thing dragging out a tent from the back of the loft, and another to have to beg my brother for the use of his camping stove and cooking stuff, assuming it came back from Latitude ok and assuming he washed it...
 

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Posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider (# 76) on :
 
It depends on (a) your definition of expensive, and (b) your appetite. My problem is that I'd need to buy a pie and chips from one place and go and get a pancake from somewhere else - which would be the best part of a tenner, a lot for some fast food on the hoof.
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 
I think point #8 of the Dave Walker Guide to Greenbelt sums up the buying vs cooking debate perfectly well. And the rest of it is worth a read too.

Paul W
 

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Posted by starbelly (# 25) on :
 

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Originally posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider:
It depends on (a) your definition of expensive, and (b) your appetite. My problem is that I'd need to buy a pie and chips from one place and go and get a pancake from somewhere else - which would be the best part of a tenner, a lot for some fast food on the hoof.

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quote:

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Originally posted by starbelly:
I am going to be at GB on a tight budget so can't spend too much time in the bar

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Ow! I think I just pulled a muscle.
 

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Posted by Quinine (# 1668) on :
 
Hurrah for Greenbelt. Looking forward to what must be something like my 15th festival. I have discovered that, in my anxiety to book a ticket, I have in fact managed to buy two tickets, since two of them have landed on my mat. I can't find a taker for the spare yet. Anyone interested? Free, just to clarify. Will post to anywhere in mainland Britain.
 

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Posted by Quinine (# 1668) on :
 
Actually, looking back through the posts, I wonder if I've received a rogue double, and will need to send one of them back. Sorry, I'd better check that. They do both have the same order number on them.
 

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Posted by Screwtape (# 12661) on :
 
I would be interested in a spare ticket if there is one going!!
 

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Posted by Screwtape (# 12661) on :
 
Please could soemone confirm if the Shipmates are going to be camping in area 9. Will there be a Ship flag or some other way of identifing the Ship area?
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 

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Originally posted by Screwtape:
Please could soemone confirm if the Shipmates are going to be camping in area 9. Will there be a Ship flag or some other way of identifing the Ship area?

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Originally posted by Paul W.:
It'll be the one with the dedicated wine storage tent.

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Next to our private toilet... hopefully... (pants????)

Honestly Paul... you make us all sound like a bunch of hopeless drunks!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Superslug (# 7024) on :
 
Off on Holiday on Friday and more or less straight onto GB. I'll be the one not standing in the Childrens area queue, first time for some 12 years, now they are all in the Mix. Woohooo!

Will keep an eye out for those tell tale shipmate signs. You know listing to the left and muttering about tat with a pirate accent! grrrrr!

SS

[ 08. August 2007, 15:08: Message edited by: Superslug ]
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 

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Originally posted by starbelly:
I try and have one meal at my tent, and one out on the hoof, usually costing about £5. My problem is that at about 10pm I suddenly need food again...

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Its easy to spend a lot more than a fiver

Last year I had no problem becuase (a) I got a list there in a car and so could bring a wine box and some food and (b) I had borrowed loads of money from the bank so I could afford the takeaways snyway.

This year I will probably be coming by train and I have run out of money so choices are harder... do I revert to carrying a pack full of cheap pitta bread and interesting Turkish spreads?

quote:

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Originally posted by Superslug:
I'll be the one not standing in the Childrens area queue, first time for some 12 years, now they are all in the Mix.

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My daughter now counts as an adult.

That's weird.
 

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Posted by dolphy (# 862) on :
 
As Alan and others have already said, there are a few supermarkets close to the RaceCourse if you have transport. There is also a bus service from the carpark (by Dragon Vets) which goes into the centre of town.

That said, if you come prepared, you will be fine. In any case, surely it's all about mucking in together rather than worrying about food.

And yes, believe it or not, some folks are on a low budget, so, I suggest you all take pity on Starbelly and offer him food, after all, he has the cider!

I am happy to take care of your wine, after all, many of you will be passing near to my house. I can promise you that I will return the empty bottles for you to re-cycle
 

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Posted by geroff (# 3882) on :
 

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Originally posted by Quinine:
Actually, looking back through the posts, I wonder if I've received a rogue double, and will need to send one of them back. Sorry, I'd better check that. They do both have the same order number on them.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:

quote:

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Originally posted by Paul W.:
It'll be the one with the dedicated wine storage tent.

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Next to our private toilet... hopefully... (pants????)
Auntie Doris x

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Indeed... there will be a toilet. It will also have it's own tent.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
(Which is only for short people.)
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Pânts:
(Which is only for short people.)

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quote:

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:

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Originally posted by Pânts:
(Which is only for short people.)

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er.... why?

Auntie Doris x

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Cos it's a normal 2 person dome tent, and if I put my mini Porta Potti in the middle, I can just about sit upright!!
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
So as long as we crouch we will be fine.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
ok , so i retract my earlier post, having spent two weeks in a field at another events surrounded by thousands of young people, i am now looking forwards to GB ... the thought of "not long till greenbelt" kept me going !
 

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Posted by mummyfrances (# 8635) on :
 
YAY for greenbelt!

Liopleurodon and I will be coming , but not camping as my sister is at uni in cheltenham and has offered us the use of her spare room. whether a student house spare room will be more hygenic/warm/comfortable/clean than camping, we are yet to discover

Could there be some kind of organised shipmeet for those of us who are not camping?

Or maybe just a signal so as to meet people randomly aroud the campsite (I will be the 21 year old iwth face paint. Liopleurodon will be saying "I like Dinysors" a lot, so we are reasonably distinctive....)
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
i think the tradition is to meet around 6pm on the friday night on the steps behind the bar?

is that right?

is that something people are up for again?
 

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Posted by Mr. Spouse (# 3353) on :
 

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Originally posted by Lookin:
i think the tradition is to meet around 6pm on the friday night on the steps behind the bar?

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I thought the tradition was to meet at the bar whenever it was open
 

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Posted by Tumphouse (# 11321) on :
 

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Originally posted by Lookin:
i think the tradition is to meet around 6pm on the friday night on the steps behind the bar?

is that right?

is that something people are up for again?

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I would be up for that. I want to meet people! We are a smaller group then usual this year but are all getting very excited.
 

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Posted by Nats (# 2211) on :
 
Double sets of wristbands now arrived - must post one set back. We will be camping with others from our Church (well it would be rude not to since we have persuaded them all to come ) But would love to meet you guys. HOWEVER 6pm at the back of the bar won't work as the wee ones will no way be in bed then.... Can anyone post any suggestions as to how I can meet up (and possibly Calisnenath as well if he feels so inspired and our resident babysitter is happy - it's good taking a granny along you know ) later? One that won't mean we miss out on great music on the first night?????? What about oh I don't know I don't have any ideas......
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
I always thought we met a bit later than 6pm but I might be wrong. I usually am.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 
No, we meet at 6pm, but some of us are still there at closing time...

Do we have the book again this year? We normally have a guestbook kind of thing that's kept in the Tank venue, for any of us to write in messages or meet suggestions. Although I have a vague recollection of it going missing last year.

Paul W
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 

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Originally posted by Mr. Spouse:

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I thought the tradition was to meet at the bar whenever it was open

totally ... And I am up for that for sure

Not even sure if I will be there by 6 , but I was just throwing in the suggestion to the pot as I recall it being that last year ...
 

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Posted by UKCanuck (# 10780) on :
 
I've only popped in for the Saturday for the last couple of years. This time I'm there for the whole weekend. Hooray! I'll be staying off-site, though, so I won't be sharing the joys of waking up with a crick in me back and smelling putrid by Monday. Oh well, can't be helped.
 

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Posted by mummyfrances (# 8635) on :
 
we will pop in to look at the book in the Tank then, as we are not arriving till Saturday morning.
sooooooooooooo excited:)
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
If anyone who is going wants my mobile number we usually have wine and cake at the tents at some point. All shipmates will be welcome, subject to usual vetting requirements and CRB checks.

(Rosamundi - are you going this year?)

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
Wow its coming round quickly now... less than 2 weeks to greenbelt (and a week until ajs family arrive and 3 til the wedding - its all go here )
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 

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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
If anyone who is going wants my mobile number we usually have wine and cake at the tents at some point. All shipmates will be welcome, subject to usual vetting requirements and CRB checks.

(Rosamundi - are you going this year?)

Auntie Doris x

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Ditto with my moblie number, and I can direct you to Auntie Doris tent as she has everything (and more) that anyone could ever need when camping!
 

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Posted by cqg (# 777) on :
 
Arrived home Friday night to find a brown paper envelope with wristband and such.

I need to post it quickly, airmail-like, to the person who asked to buy it. I hope they contact me soon!
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
*sigh* still wish you were coming.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Manda (# 6028) on :
 
Go on , buy a last minute cheap plane ticket. You know you want to really
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Manda:
Go on , buy a last minute cheap plane ticket. You know you want to really

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He would if he had a bloody valid passport!!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
i will be there somewhere with wine and cake, and wine, and more cake

i am actually starting to get excited now ...
have three or four things I want to see during the weekend, then lots of time for coffee, food, cake, wine, chat hurrah
and ship meets, which usually involve all the above at greenbelt anyway ...
 

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Posted by Carys (# 78) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by cqg:
Arrived home Friday night to find a brown paper envelope with wristband and such.

I need to post it quickly, airmail-like, to the person who asked to buy it. I hope they contact me soon!

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quote:

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Originally posted by GeordieDownSouth:
Are you planning to camp?

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Tom and Paul have new heels and handbags for the event. Not sure about Alan.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Derf (# 2093) on :
 

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
You should recognise the three of us.

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Originally posted by Derf:
...- will I finally get to witness you skanking? (I'm. guessing I might recognise you.....)

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Skanking????????
 

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Posted by wesleyswig (# 5436) on :
 
Sounds of Salvation are playing (according to Facebook), it should be good...

Regards
John
 

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Posted by Nats (# 2211) on :
 
I've never been to a shipmeet so won't recognise any of you.... Shall I pop up to the tank to check the book or does someone want to trust me with a mobile number?? I am nice - honest
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 

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Originally posted by Pânts:

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Originally posted by Derf:
...- will I finally get to witness you skanking? (I'm. guessing I might recognise you.....)

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Skanking????????

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you need to come Pants, and check it out
I will be at something of SOS, although last year I think they appeared 4 times? I shall probably make one of something
 

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Posted by GeordieDownSouth (# 4100) on :
 
I will be skulking around the back of the stage, occasionally breaking into a tentative skank and leaving most of that to the younger, fitter members of the band.

I think we're on YMCA stage 4pm Saturday and 5pm Sunday. One of these will be a more old skool worship thing and the other more gig like with a bunch of new material.

And on Monday we're on at 9.30am on stage 2 with another worship slot.

And the ukelele orchestra of Great Britain isn't at greenbelt this year, so no one has an excuse for not coming to see us.
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
GDS I will make sure I make it to something.
Was good to bump into briefly in Notting Hill a few months back. Did you enjoy it?

We were we missed half of it, as the transport plans went a bit wrong, when they closed all the tubes down, but hey ho, we got there.

Wasnt quite what we were expecting either, but still, you guys were good as always lol...

glad you have got some gigs happening,

not long to go now till it all kicks off, i think i needed to get over my work camping ordeals to startlooking forwards to GB as quite excited now, hurrah.
 

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Posted by GeordieDownSouth (# 4100) on :
 
Yeah, it was a fun one at Notting Hill, thanks for making the effort! We're quite often not entirely sure what we're going to end up playing at either but they were really good hosts.

No Ska mass this year I'm afraid. We're resting it for a bit.
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 

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Originally posted by Derf:

quote:

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
You should recognise the three of us.

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Well you and Flausa I'm confident of, but I'm not sure I'd recognise the wee wan unless he was with one of you - last time I saw him he was just about walking around grabbing onto things, and I'm guessing by now he's running round causing havoc!

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quote:

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Originally posted by GeordieDownSouth:
Yeah, it was a fun one at Notting Hill, thanks for making the effort! We're quite often not entirely sure what we're going to end up playing at either but they were really good hosts.

No Ska mass this year I'm afraid. We're resting it for a bit.

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we had been expecting more of a youth event than an all age deal, but hey ho, it was good, and Dee who is the youth worker there is lovely. Glad you enjoyed it

has anyone said if and when there will be a ship meet yet, or is it assumed its the same as usual?
 

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Posted by Genie (# 3282) on :
 
So who is collecting mobile numbers to coordinate the camp location? I still have some numbers left in my phone from last year.

I wont be able to make it to the campsite until after 4pm, so if someone could save me space for a one-person tent, I'd be very grateful.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
If people want to PM me with mobile numbers, I'll happily collect them. I'll happily give mine in PM to whoever wants it too.
 

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Posted by Derf (# 2093) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by GeordieDownSouth:
And on Monday we're on at 9.30am on stage 2 with another worship slot.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Derf:

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Originally posted by GeordieDownSouth:
And on Monday we're on at 9.30am on stage 2 with another worship slot.

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9.30am????????? That's not civilised.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Pânts:
If people want to PM me with mobile numbers, I'll happily collect them. I'll happily give mine in PM to whoever wants it too.

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Pants, your inbox is full.

Regards
John
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Minor point!

Tis better now. It has room.
 

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Posted by Esmeralda (# 582) on :
 
We'll be there, Travelodging off site as usual. I'm doing a 15 minute meditation at the Root & Branch zone in G:source on Monday morning at 10.00.

BTW, isn't G:source just ripe to be called G-spot? Although that would mean most men wouldn't be able to find it...
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 

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Originally posted by Esmeralda:


BTW, isn't G:source just ripe to be called G-spot? Although that would mean most men wouldn't be able to find it...

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now that has made me laugh!
 

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Posted by Tumphouse (# 11321) on :
 
Auntie Doris Thanks for the pm and number. I tried to pm you with mine, but your mail box is full.
My mobile seems to have gone for a little wander but as soon as it returns, I will put your number in my directory.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Tumphouse:
Auntie Doris Thanks for the pm and number. I tried to pm you with mine, but your mail box is full.

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Sorted.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
I am reliably informed my wristband has arrived. I'm not entirely convinced TME's has, but that's another story.

Really looking forward to this now. There's nothing like living in the former Soviet Union for making the prospect of camping in a swampy field seem luxurious Can't wait.
 

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Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 

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Originally posted by Calindreams:
My church - Journey, is hosting a stations of the cross meditation in the New Forms area - I think on Saturday if anyone is interested.

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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
I am reliably informed my wristband has arrived. I'm not entirely convinced TME's has, but that's another story.

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JTL, I was at the racecourse on Sunday for the carboot sale. There was a regular seller there who had some 'fun handcuffs' for sale and, beside her was a chap who cuts keys and engraves things at a reduced price.

We will be there again this Sunday... just a thought
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 
I'll be camping with my girlfriend/church mates, but will no doubt see most of youse around the site. 6pm at the Ox, you say?
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
Blimey Marvin... you're actually staying this year?!!!!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 
Sure am! Thought it might be fun after my two years of "warming up" by only going for the Monday
 

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Posted by Lookin (# 10855) on :
 
i got y wrist band today

(via a friend who got it the other day)
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Marvin the Martian:
Sure am! Thought it might be fun after my two years of "warming up" by only going for the Monday

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Fabulous. Will be good to see you

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Tumphouse (# 11321) on :
 
Got a phone call tonight, to begin planning 'the convoy'; and confirming that we will have the canoe this year again.
Only one Sunday to go!

 

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Posted by Rev per Minute (# 69) on :
 

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Originally posted by Tumphouse:
Got a phone call tonight, to begin planning 'the convoy'; and confirming that we will have the canoe this year again.

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Are you expecting more floods?

Came back from two weeks' camping on Tuesday - everything should be washed, dried and ironed in time to go to GB next Friday morning!
 

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Posted by dolphy (# 862) on :
 

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Originally posted by Rev per Minute:
Are you expecting more floods?

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Nope.
Weather here is random, perfect for GB!
 

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Posted by biscuit (# 3550) on :
 
I'm volunteering at the Tank - if there's anyone coming through there check for Tim - mind you, I'm still waiting for the ticket to show up!

b.
 

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Posted by Tumphouse (# 11321) on :
 

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Originally posted by Rev per Minute:

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Originally posted by Tumphouse:
Got a phone call tonight, to begin planning 'the convoy'; and confirming that we will have the canoe this year again.

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Are you expecting more floods?

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Just the usual. But the canoe will keep the small ones amused for hours. It did last year, anyway. And it forms a focal point for our group. See, it does make sense.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Yay... Marvins gonna be there! Yay. Haven't seen you in aaaaaaaaaaaages.
 

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Posted by wesleyswig (# 5436) on :
 
I believe the technical phrase is
"One week to go*"



Regards
John

*Ok some stewards and setup will be there since this coming wed/thursday and some folks won't appear until the w/end but that rather spoils the flow of excitableness now doesn't it...
 

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Posted by geroff (# 3882) on :
 

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Originally posted by biscuit:
I'm volunteering at the Tank - if there's anyone coming through there check for Tim -
b.

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I'm sorry everyone but I forgot all about The Book.
Last year, when I returned to The Tank at the end of the weekend to pick it up they had lost it! They didn't know anything about it and in fact didn't know it existed. The original book had three years of messages from Shipmates so it was getting to be quite a good souvenir.

Do you want me to arrange to bring a new book?

If this is something we want to continue to do can someone say so - ie by Wednesday night so I can go and find a suitably nautical book?
Also can someone PM me with an email address of someone at the Tank so we can make it a bit more official - then it may not disappear.
 

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Posted by wesleyswig (# 5436) on :
 
I'd suggest you get a new book...

Regards
John
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 

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Originally posted by wesleyswig:
I believe the technical phrase is
"One week to go*"

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And all I need to do is get my broken bendy tentpole fixed or replaced, buiy two train tickets and get hold of some food. And arrange a larger overdraft to pay for it all
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 

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Originally posted by geroff:

Last year, when I returned to The Tank at the end of the weekend to pick it up they had lost it! They didn't know anything about it and in fact didn't know it existed. The original book had three years of messages from Shipmates so it was getting to be quite a good souvenir.

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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:

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Originally posted by geroff:

Last year, when I returned to The Tank at the end of the weekend to pick it up they had lost it! They didn't know anything about it and in fact didn't know it existed. The original book had three years of messages from Shipmates so it was getting to be quite a good souvenir.

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And some people make a fuss about how the internet is ephemeral, and electronic files prone to corruption or being in a format that's obsolete in 2 months, and that if we wanted to keep things safe and accessible in the future we should put it down on paper.

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Posted by geroff (# 3882) on :
 
Ken
I can lend you a tent then you won't need to carry it on the train -
PM me!
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 
We just trawled through the local Sainsbury's and are now well stocked on pasta, rice, assorted sauces, canned veg and other odds and ends. Everything you need for a weekends fine dining at Greenbelt. Plus a few luxuries, a couple of bottles of beer and some wine.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
I have bought wine, pasta and sauce and have made cake. Almost sorted

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Paul W. (# 1450) on :
 
I've bought a new sleeping bag today, since my old one is falling to bits. I'll stock up on some food later in the week.

One or two minor lineup additions. dfg are there again - I must actually try to see them this year, since I've missed them every time so far.

Paul W
 

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Posted by Rev per Minute (# 69) on :
 
Currently thinking of new sleeping bags, since Mrs per Minute 'feels the cold' - and as the nights are expected to be chilly for southern Britain in August (yes, Alan, not really cold by Scottish standards), warmer sleeping bags may make for a happier Greenbelt!

Otherwise, all we need now is a new torch - everything else is filling up the spare bedroom (including a flysheet airing after returning from France). Have to tidy it up before the mother-in-law arrives the day before GB - she may be camping with us for the weekend, but I think she expects a proper bed the night before!
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
Yay for dfg!!!! I expect we will be there. We've borrowed a tent and confirmed the booking for Alex's parents. Havent brought food yet - but theres still a while to go yet. Alex's family arive on monday......

Looking forward to seeing everyone again, and hopefully going to a seminar or some music too!
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
I thought you were staying in a B&B Emma

I can't wait to go... just found out my neighbour is also going!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
Nope! I've posted quite a few times in the last few pages about camping I think!! (You may be confusing me with last year - I stayed in the student accomodation and it was FAB. I booked too late for a repeat performance of that sadly!)

We may get a shower at Alex's parents place though
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
Ahhh ok.... Iam probably just be being typically thick of course.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by GeordieDownSouth (# 4100) on :
 
An update on Sounds of Salvation. We very nearly had to do the weekend with a Tenor Sax player due to a set of circumstances involving bowling, a low hanging lamp shade and a Nintendo Wii.

Thankfully the tendons were ok*, so I'll be sporting a bandage and seven stitches and now no one will have to ask me how I got the injury so I won't have to tell anyone.

* They're white. Was quite surprised to see them.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
You took your time... I rushed over here to see what you had done to yourself!!! Hope you feel ok.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by GeordieDownSouth (# 4100) on :
 
Apart from embarrassment, I'm grand. Though I'm supposed to keep the bandage clean and dry. How does that work? I wash with water!

Also, my post above should say "without a Tenor Sax player." Otherwise it doesn't make sense.

[ 18. August 2007, 22:09: Message edited by: GeordieDownSouth ]
 

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Posted by Tumphouse (# 11321) on :
 
I have just bought a new sleeping bag and am planning food. Getting very excited.
 

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Posted by Mrs Badcrumble (# 5839) on :
 
Going to greenbelt for the first time. Am very excited! (and nervous, haven't done camping since I was a nipper)

Is the SoF doing anything special? It may have been discussed on earlier pages but I'm in an internet cafe and can't afford to pay for enough time to read it all...

Also any advice re:camping would be nice. I'll be camping close by some friends, maybe in the Outerspace thingy but am not sure.

I'd love to get to know some of you guys so if you want to PM me please do, it might be better than derailing the thread answering dumb newbie q's

Kate x
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 

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Originally posted by GeordieDownSouth:
Also, my post above should say "without a Tenor Sax player." Otherwise it doesn't make sense.

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I was wondering!!!

Aunti Doris, Emma *did* want 'real' accomodation, but its obviously just so much more appealing sleeping rough with us lot.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
Nothing wrong with sleeping with us all!!!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by dolphy (# 862) on :
 
For those of you who don't know already, there is a new Sainsbury's about 5 mins drive from the Racecourse.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Or a Tescos or Lidl (or however its spelt - never been there so I don't know!) the other way (which I pass every morning and evening on the way to / from picking up Alien each day, and will happily take orders!).
 

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Posted by wesleyswig (# 5436) on :
 
For those travelling in by train...

Public transport serves the racecourse and a bus appears at Cheltenham Spa at ten minute intervals starting at .09 the hour (daytime). The journey then takes around 25mins.

This info was stolen from the traveline website so I take no responsibilities for any error that is contained above... well to be frank looking bedraggled, friendly and tired tends to get you a lift from the station anyway...

Yeah I need to look at food now... hmmm ... got three days job training then onto site on Thursday.

Regards
John
 

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Posted by Derf (# 2093) on :
 
Well, I thought going to see Runrig at Loch Ness yesterday would be good practice for Greenbelt, but I do hope not. We spent about 7 hours out in the pouring rain in an arena which rapidly became a mudbath, and then had to push the car out of the even more of a mudbath carpark (I so hope the people who helped us found people to help them push theirs out - there was nowhere to stop so we could return the favour).

So I'm hoping next weekend is going to involve lots less rain and less mud, but just as much good music.
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
Ooooh we've been listening to runrig in the car today. They're fab! Scotland is just a bit too far to come to see them but AJ heard they might be in southampton, that reminds me to check it out!
 

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Posted by Derf (# 2093) on :
 
They're touring England (but not Scotland ) in the autumn - can't remember how far south they're heading.
 

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Posted by Nats (# 2211) on :
 
At a risk of continuing the derailment - they are going to Bristol. Must organise tickets....
 

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Posted by aj (# 1383) on :
 
...they'll be in Southampton also

See you all this weekend! (token comment to maintain thread track)
 

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Posted by Ags (# 204) on :
 
... and in London, too!

Was thinking about getting a ticket for the Southampton gig also (daughter lives in Portsmouth, so I could stay over.)

So, yes, Greenbelt. Mud. The long range weather forecast suggests that thursday & friday will be dry & sunny. Let's hope the weekend is the same.
 

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Posted by Nats (# 2211) on :
 
So far so good
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
GREENBELT

WOOT

WOOT


 

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Posted by Quercus (# 12761) on :
 
Just back from doing the bottom half (um, 40%) of the Offa's Dyke path, so I have 4 days to do a token amount of work, wash everything and wrest my brother's tent off him.

Oh, and hope inspiration fills the little white box in the next few days.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 
Okay, having read the last 5 pages (I got bored at that point), I think the following are planning on camping with Shippies:

Auntie Doris +? – 2 large tents
Emma, Alex, +1 – 2 ?? tents
Pants – 2 small tents
Alan, Flausa + Weewan – 1 large tent
Quizmaster, Atlana – 1 large tent
Ken – 1 small tent
Genie – 1 small tent
Tractor Girl

And these people I’m not sure about cos I don’t think they’ve said either way
Persephone (or whatever she’s now called!)?
Screwtape?
Paul?
Quercus?

Am I right or not? (Just trying to get a vague idea cos it sounds like Auntie Doris and I will be the first there).


 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 

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Originally posted by geroff:

I can lend you a tent then you won't need to carry it on the train -
PM me!

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Thanks but I love my little tent Also its actually very light to carry - a weekend's worth of food for two is a lot heavier!

I think I'll just reconcile myself to missing a Saturday afternoon session and going into town to buy some food!
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 

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Originally posted by Pânts:
Persephone (or whatever she’s now called!)?

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