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Just out of interest. Anyone elses vibe? |
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"Just out of interest. Anyone elses vibe? "
yea we have 5 days camping and just got disabled motorhome pass
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Yep. Go most years, hoping to pick up a ticket nearer the time, always good craic |
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Small handful then! Quiet for me also this year.
Why do I get the feeling that butlins is more popular here XD |
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We went for a number of years but not been for a while now, done slamdunk the last few years as its hard to get a babysitter for 4 days |
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By *0smaleMan 38 weeks ago
Pontypridd |
I'm going again, booked in RIP camping |
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Yes we're going will be in motorhome. Be good to meet naughty others there |
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I’m going again this year, 5th in a row (not counting Pilot).
Would be up for a social get together |
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By (user no longer on site) 37 weeks ago
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Campervan section for me....5 days |
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A social would be good while there. Especially if we end up as a big group by the last act ^.^ |
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By *exmanMan 36 weeks ago
Stainforth |
Looking forward to working at download again this year |
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By (user no longer on site) 36 weeks ago
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"Yes we're going will be in motorhome. Be good to meet naughty others there"
I'll be there in my camper as well |
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@mex
What's it like working there?
Trader or volunteer?
What does everyone else think about the lineup?
I'm looking forward to ticking the off spring off my blast from the past todo list  |
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"Just out of interest. Anyone elses vibe? "
where and when is it ? |
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By *ucalCouple 33 weeks ago
Llanelli |
We will be there camping Wednesday onwards
Please message us if interested in social/play x |
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Not long now. Always good to meet up with like minded folk fir social and/or fun  |
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Going quiet camp for 5 nights again this year for a second time love it and love the people I camp with. |
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My wife and I are in quiet for the 5 days from Wednesday.
Looking forward to it...  |
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Im in a Kik group to plan download socials and meets. Anyone want adding ? |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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Yep, I'll be there. Go every year |
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any view on where you'll look to camp? |
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Not actually used kik yet but im game |
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5 nights quiet camp for me. Won’t be long now! |
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I'll be there. Should be a blast. |
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2 weeks to go!
Can’t wait, but hoping the weather dries up a bit first |
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5 days camping should be a mega time .. is there any telegram groups or kik ones going yet |
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"5 days camping should be a mega time .. is there any telegram groups or kik ones going yet "
Be interested in a kik group if one set up, never like handing out my phone number for whatsapp, unless met people |
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Yes as a single guy, would be great to have some company. Feel free to drop us a message if you are going x |
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By (user no longer on site) 30 weeks ago
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I'm also going eco this year |
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We are there again this year 5 days in eco camping could be interested in a social x |
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5 days quiet camping, solo but meeting 5 great Download friends (male and female) from previous years. Let's chat and see... |
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Any ladies do random single camping and want company in West Midlands worcester area please |
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Sometimes we have to change our settings in certain circumstances to allow a chat outside of our regular parameters. Just saying lol.
It's only a chat and not a binding contract.
Quiet camping for 5 nights with 5/6 super social and fun others from various parts of the country. |
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The_Ticklers cool tatts btw
Only 10 days to go!
Yeah fingers crossed for the weather. Not sure if I should pack for both scenarios going by the 50 50 posts!
A group chat would be cool as would socials before convoys up from various places. So excited!
.... Also joined waay too many chats now lol
What's everyone doing flag wise or fancy dress for those who are? |
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Fyi also just listed my sleepy hollow ticket as now in quiet instead if anyone is needing an extra RIP |
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Great profile guys reads really nicely see you in quiet camp soon enough |
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Gen pop for me. I've always wondered how quiet quiet camp actually is.
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"Gen pop for me. I've always wondered how quiet quiet camp actually is.
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Well if you pretend you're not camped out right next to an airport.. it ain't all that bad |
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"Gen pop for me. I've always wondered how quiet quiet camp actually is.
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Obviously there’s still the planes and the noise from the village (not super loud though), but none of the shouting “ALAN!” and similar in the middle of the night |
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"The_Ticklers cool tatts btw
Only 10 days to go!
Yeah fingers crossed for the weather. Not sure if I should pack for both scenarios going by the 50 50 posts!
A group chat would be cool as would socials before convoys up from various places. So excited!
.... Also joined waay too many chats now lol
What's everyone doing flag wise or fancy dress for those who are? "
Always pack for all weathers |
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I’ll be there, general camping for the 5 days |
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"Gen pop for me. I've always wondered how quiet quiet camp actually is.
Obviously there’s still the planes and the noise from the village (not super loud though), but none of the shouting “ALAN!” and similar in the middle of the night "
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By *exmanMan 29 weeks ago
Stainforth |
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By *exmanMan 29 weeks ago
Stainforth |
10 days at download for me starting Sunday in my little caravan |
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"Gen pop for me. I've always wondered how quiet quiet camp actually is.
Obviously there’s still the planes and the noise from the village (not super loud though), but none of the shouting “ALAN!” and similar in the middle of the night "
Don't worry. My snoring will probably out do the aircraft anyway.
I'll have an emergency pillow with me just in case. Break glass and place on face if near by |
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5 days ECO camping for me be epic to catch up xx |
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By (user no longer on site) 29 weeks ago
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Shall be there again this year  cant wait for it. |
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I'll ne there too! 5days. General camping! It's so close now! |
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"I'll ne there too! 5days. General camping! It's so close now! "
So close I can almost hear the airplanes! |
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Hey All,
Did you manage to set a KIK group up? Xx |
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Best colour campsites for singles? |
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"Hey All,
Did you manage to set a KIK group up? Xx"
Not heard anything. Sounds like you the man for the job? |
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"The_Ticklers cool tatts btw
Only 10 days to go!
Yeah fingers crossed for the weather. Not sure if I should pack for both scenarios going by the 50 50 posts!
A group chat would be cool as would socials before convoys up from various places. So excited!
.... Also joined waay too many chats now lol
What's everyone doing flag wise or fancy dress for those who are? "
Cheers |
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KIK GROUP SET UP FOR DOWNLOAD 2024
Please post your addy's below..... |
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I can say as of yesterday the ground is firm with odd sequelchy bits..... however rain has fallen this morning and I'm not in till Monday may be a bit soft in places!
I also won tickets this year!!!!! But as I live 10 minutes away I'm not camping |
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"KIK GROUP SET UP FOR DOWNLOAD 2024
Please post your addy's below....."
Mc870 |
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All you peeps enjoy, wish I could make it this year but its a miss for me, defo hitting download next year rock on peeps |
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I can't wait this will be my first year camping 5 days |
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"KIK GROUP SET UP FOR DOWNLOAD 2024
Please post your addy's below....."
Did you not bother with the kik group then? |
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How do we work out where we are camping in our motorhome.
Pass just says general camping for motorhome.. |
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"How do we work out where we are camping in our motorhome.
Pass just says general camping for motorhome.. "
I think u go to blue gate |
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"How do we work out where we are camping in our motorhome.
Pass just says general camping for motorhome.. "
sorry it's the green gate |
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"KIK GROUP SET UP FOR DOWNLOAD 2024
Please post your addy's below.....
Did you not bother with the kik group then? "
Yes please add me _ipper969 |
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"How do we work out where we are camping in our motorhome.
Pass just says general camping for motorhome.. I think u go to blue gate"
Thanks.. Will try work that out on the vague map |
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By (user no longer on site) 28 weeks ago
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"How do we work out where we are camping in our motorhome.
Pass just says general camping for motorhome.. sorry it's the green gate"
Unless your in campervan plus... |
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I’ll be in quiet camp from Thursday xx |
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https://discord.com/invite/9nryXyQY
Public discord dl group here
(non fab members)
Good info and people about the event.
Only 2 days to go! |
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Village social meet on Wednesday in the Doghouse anyone... xx |
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What time does it finish on Sunday and do people tend to leave early on the Sunday. |
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"Village social meet on Wednesday in the Doghouse anyone... xx"
Won't be there till Friday |
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"What time does it finish on Sunday and do people tend to leave early on the Sunday."
the main stage finishes 10:30 ish. arena emptied pretty soon after.
Some will have packed up earlier in the day to get a swift start home.
Other with longer drives will hang around until Monday morning.
Sunday night still has the village and last night party. |
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First time to download this year. Cant wait   |
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So rain has fallen today.....some areas are already soggy!!!
Will be out in arena tomorrow so will report what it's like as soon as I can |
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"What time does it finish on Sunday and do people tend to leave early on the Sunday.
the main stage finishes 10:30 ish. arena emptied pretty soon after.
Some will have packed up earlier in the day to get a swift start home.
Other with longer drives will hang around until Monday morning.
Sunday night still has the village and last night party."
Good info thanks.. We'll be up for some drinks/after party Sunday night and leaving monday late morning |
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"What time does it finish on Sunday and do people tend to leave early on the Sunday.
the main stage finishes 10:30 ish. arena emptied pretty soon after.
Some will have packed up earlier in the day to get a swift start home.
Other with longer drives will hang around until Monday morning.
Sunday night still has the village and last night party.
Good info thanks.. We'll be up for some drinks/after party Sunday night and leaving monday late morning"
we be leaving monday  |
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Arriving Wednesday morning and staying in quiet ?? |
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"First time to download this year. Cant wait "
You will have an amazing time! |
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"So rain has fallen today.....some areas are already soggy!!!
Will be out in arena tomorrow so will report what it's like as soon as I can "
Really appreciate these updates, I’ve just purchased some wellies lol |
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"Village social meet on Wednesday in the Doghouse anyone... xx"
I will be popping in Wednesday but won't be there properly until Thursday. |
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Looking like a bit of a moist one! I'm kind of grateful it's not gonna be baking like last year, that was tough ! |
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"Looking like a bit of a moist one! I'm kind of grateful it's not gonna be baking like last year, that was tough ! "
Still can't work out where our motorhome camp is.. Just standard Camping not RIP or Camping plus |
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"Looking like a bit of a moist one! I'm kind of grateful it's not gonna be baking like last year, that was tough !
Still can't work out where our motorhome camp is.. Just standard Camping not RIP or Camping plus"
Looks like canpervans are bottom right of the apex stage, green colour on the map.. |
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"Looking like a bit of a moist one! I'm kind of grateful it's not gonna be baking like last year, that was tough !
Still can't work out where our motorhome camp is.. Just standard Camping not RIP or Camping plus"
If you download the download app it has maps on there, you may find it on there |
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Yep, campervans are right green field to the right of the main stage. Always there. There was talk they weren't providing a gate to the arena but seemingly they've caved and will be reinstating it. |
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By (user no longer on site) 28 weeks ago
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"Yep, campervans are right green field to the right of the main stage. Always there. There was talk they weren't providing a gate to the arena but seemingly they've caved and will be reinstating it. "
Thank god they have too, massive uproar and they got inundated with complaints! |
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By (user no longer on site) 28 weeks ago
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"Looking like a bit of a moist one! I'm kind of grateful it's not gonna be baking like last year, that was tough !
Still can't work out where our motorhome camp is.. Just standard Camping not RIP or Camping plus"
Regular campervan is green gate, canpervan plus is blue, feel free to message if you need any help I'm in regular canpervan |
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Thanks for info guys much appreciated.. The info on the website and app is so poor and difficult to navigate |
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Setting off today going to dollington services over night so not far to travel in the morning |
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"Setting off today going to dollington services over night so not far to travel in the morning "
Safe Travels. I’ll be there from tomorrow afternoon so hope to meet you there |
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Wonder if it’s going to be a mud-fest |
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By *88eMan 28 weeks ago
Northumberland |
After how amazing the weather was last year - I expect the rain to make a grand entrance to make up the no show hahha |
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I'll be there as crew over the weekend! Anyone looking for any filth or socials? |
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"After how amazing the weather was last year - I expect the rain to make a grand entrance to make up the no show hahha"
Don’t think it’s going to be as bad as some years might even get a couple of dry days if we’re lucky |
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I’ll be there with 3 others in the campervan plus area.. will to travel round the sites |
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Hope it's not too muddy but does add to fun |
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I’ll be there for just the Saturday! |
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Car packed. Can’t wait. Who’s for a social Wednesday or Thursday evening ? |
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"I'll be there as crew over the weekend! Anyone looking for any filth or socials? "
Do you know who the secret act is going to be? |
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"I'll be there as crew over the weekend! Anyone looking for any filth or socials?
Do you know who the secret act is going to be? "
I got a feeling it’s tenacious d as the tattoo artist put the pick of destiny in there designs |
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"Car packed. Can’t wait. Who’s for a social Wednesday or Thursday evening ? "
I get there Thursday. Off to the drag karaoke if anyone wants to meet there  x |
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"Car packed. Can’t wait. Who’s for a social Wednesday or Thursday evening ?
I get there Thursday. Off to the drag karaoke if anyone wants to meet there x"
Where and when is drag kareoke?! Sounds like fun |
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Sounds bit different Peachy. Happy to give it a whirl |
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Emo drag karaoke is in The Den on Thursday night at 11pm x |
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"Emo drag karaoke is in The Den on Thursday night at 11pm x"
Sounds fun |
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Happy download day 8D just rocked up!
Red Hair all the way |
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"Car packed. Can’t wait. Who’s for a social Wednesday or Thursday evening ?
I get there Thursday. Off to the drag karaoke if anyone wants to meet there x"
We are now on our way we will probably be at drag karaoke |
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Be there Friday can't wait for bevs music and great people hopefully see some of you there |
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Chilli eating competition!
Good weather today. Loving it :D
Shout out to Wednesday crew |
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Sounds like fun with the drag karaoke, sadly was still working in the arena this night. But 100% tomorrow night |
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Damn couldn't get in the drag karaoke tent XD busy af!
Freezing me tits off now! |
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"Damn couldn't get in the drag karaoke tent XD busy af!
Freezing me tits off now! "
Drag tent was mental managed to squeeze in at the end but lasted 10mins so busy... Great vibes though... |
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"Fuck it was cold last night "
was definitely chilly. Double sleeping bags for us.. hardened campers!!
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Breakfast tick, late morning snooze tick' now to get up and out... |
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"Fuck it was cold last night was definitely chilly. Double sleeping bags for us.. hardened campers!!
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This is why I invested in a expensive double airbed and sleeping bag combined ahaha |
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Little bit of drizzle but not dampening the spirits. Cooking up a storm in ECO, classic mince and tatties nom nom. |
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ECO as so many Fabbers this year, love it, private party? Xx |
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By (user no longer on site) 28 weeks ago
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I'm eco too |
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Just managed to cook a curry in a break in the rain in accessible |
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Camping plus here. Looking forward to drag Kareoke tonight! |
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Camping plus here. Looking forward to drag Kareoke tonight! |
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Any folks in accessible camp site |
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"We in accessible motorhome "
Nice. I’m holed up in the tent lol
Deciding what to do this evening given the weather. You got plans ? |
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"We in accessible motorhome
Nice. I’m holed up in the tent lol
Deciding what to do this evening given the weather. You got plans ?"
just got back from village gonna have a hot shower then possibly head back to village if rain stops |
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"We in accessible motorhome
Nice. I’m holed up in the tent lol
Deciding what to do this evening given the weather. You got plans ? just got back from village gonna have a hot shower then possibly head back to village if rain stops"
Will pop up village also if rain stops |
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"We in accessible motorhome
Nice. I’m holed up in the tent lol
Deciding what to do this evening given the weather. You got plans ? just got back from village gonna have a hot shower then possibly head back to village if rain stops"
Let me know where you are and I’ll come and say hi x |
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Just making people aware some bands pulling out of download in protest of barclycard
https://amp.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jun/12/multiple-bands-pull-out-of-download-festival-over-barclays-israel-ties |
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"In the doghouse.....I'm home "
Caught Halocene early. What voice she has.. cross been gwen Stephanie and lizzie hail..
Great set too.
Caught but of drag karaoke tonight, bit didn't last long.
Back at tent, getting set for the big one tomorrow. |
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By (user no longer on site) 28 weeks ago
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Anyone going back up to the doghouse now :D message me |
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Anyone awake for a beer or coffee?
Can steal me fab social virginity XD cider in hand hehe |
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Meh fek it. Message me if anyone wants to start a WhatsApp group |
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There is signal! Wonder how long this will last |
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Until the year you invest in walkie talkies XD otherwise the rest of the world with have to wait! |
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..... Also try turning 5g off :p |
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"..... Also try turning 5g off :p"
What's 5g...we don't av that ooop norf |
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Have any socials been organised? |
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Also watched halo scene last night. Caught a bit of the DJ set after. Currently listening to the rain needing a piss. |
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Finally set up and chilling on my double air bed till the long trek from blue to the arena is needed aha |
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Jeez that heavy rain downpour was awful |
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"..... Also try turning 5g off :p
What's 5g...we don't av that ooop norf"
Im from devon. Everything is tup North XD
Apparently you do get it in a field! |
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Ugh and the rain starts again!
Managed half hr of halocene after me back and feet were killing. Ended up at the comedy show with john which is always good fun.
Halocene today should be worth it being their own set as a tick off if anything.
Nap for me atm.. up since 2 |
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"Have any socials been organised?"
Not that I'm aware of. Can make up our own perhaps? Friends of friends etc to get some others involved?
What be the venue? Dogeums still limda fancy or would you rather be lobbing an axe like a viking? |
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No social or play meet has been organised but I'd certainly be interested in either ahaha |
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All set up.. Just in time for the sunshine |
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"All set up.. Just in time for the sunshine"
I think you might have jinxed us haha
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Sorry... Its so bloomimg unpredictable |
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Set up in blue!! Here on my own. Wouldn’t fancy playing in a tent at a festival tbh but up for a social if anyone else is solo or doesn’t mind tag along |
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By *iker34Man 28 weeks ago
east lothian |
My x was at download a few years ago definitely plenty fun to be had in the campsites |
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"Set up in blue!! Here on my own. Wouldn’t fancy playing in a tent at a festival tbh but up for a social if anyone else is solo or doesn’t mind tag along "
We're in a camper in the blue (I think) welcome to join us for a drink and natter |
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What a great day! Queens smashed it today |
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