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Just thought I’d start a thread for Download as it’s less than 6 months away… I can’t wait to be back in a field listening to great music!
Who else is going this year? |
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And those that are going, who’d be interested in a social meet? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I know my friends wannaseeusnaked will probably go. They love it. They went to the pilot festival this year when they tested it post covid. |
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over a year ago
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"Just thought I’d start a thread for Download as it’s less than 6 months away… I can’t wait to be back in a field listening to great music!
Who else is going this year?
Last year’s got cancelled. I haven’t seen who is in the line up for this year? Or is it same bands transferred? "
Some changes… Kiss, Iron Maiden and Biffy Clyro headlining |
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"I know my friends wannaseeusnaked will probably go. They love it. They went to the pilot festival this year when they tested it post covid. "
Yeah, I had friends go and they enjoyed it… it was too short notice for me to get time off |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Only 5 bands I like that are there, not worth it tbh when I've seen them live anyway. |
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By *aliceWoman
over a year ago
Birmingham |
"Only 5 bands I like that are there, not worth it tbh when I've seen them live anyway. "
I can't resist asking which five? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We are going. First year we've ever been. Should be great fun!  |
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Used to be my favourite festival but I hardly know any of this year's bands.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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At 42 I’m to old for download, I can’t tolerate the kids anymore. It’s the same old bands year in and year out now anyway |
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"At 42 I’m to old for download, I can’t tolerate the kids anymore. It’s the same old bands year in and year out now anyway"
That's true for some festivals with a younger crowd but I've always found download to be a good mix of ages.
As long as you stay out of the blue campsite!! |
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"At 42 I’m to old for download, I can’t tolerate the kids anymore. It’s the same old bands year in and year out now anyway"
There are dozens of bands playing over the weekend on 4 stages… Lots of them are newer and up and coming bands…..are you really saying there’s nothing there for you? |
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"We are going. First year we've ever been. Should be great fun! "
It’s a lot of fun and a great atmosphere |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I haven’t been since 2008 and I do miss the place |
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I'm going to go on my jack jones. I wanna see Kiss, I know its cheesy haha. Theres other bands I've seen and wanna see who are on so I'll be going, hopefully bump into a few of you there |
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I got given the the short straw from work and will have to be in...all weekend...it's a real bummer.... there's no racing going on on track though  #jobhassomeperksforonce |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"At 42 I’m to old for download, I can’t tolerate the kids anymore. It’s the same old bands year in and year out now anyway
That's true for some festivals with a younger crowd but I've always found download to be a good mix of ages.
As long as you stay out of the blue campsite!!"
Agree, that's why its better than any other music festival. Me and my friends first went with my mates dad and his mates. They were going for Aerosmith and Whitesnake. We liked Thunder and Quireboys. Poison were genuinely great and drew the females. |
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By *aiseiMan
over a year ago
Birmingham |
"At 42 I’m to old for download, I can’t tolerate the kids anymore. It’s the same old bands year in and year out now anyway"
I know the feeling, it’s 20+ years since I’ve done an open air concert and I don’t miss it. Can’t be arsed to stand around in a field all any more! |
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Some more announcements tomorrow… Anyone in particular people are hoping for? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Download could be an option tbh |
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Less than 90 days to go!
Anyone else going? Maybe we could arrange a social gathering? |
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Finances won't stretch to it this year..
But Download is an excellent festival.
Top tip...
If you don't want to camp, hotel in Derby, Nottingham or Leicester.
Skyline bus is 24/7 and is about 20 mins walk from site at East Midlands airport.
You can get a hot shower and a comfy bed and be refreshed for the next day.
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"Finances won't stretch to it this year..
But Download is an excellent festival.
Top tip...
If you don't want to camp, hotel in Derby, Nottingham or Leicester.
Skyline bus is 24/7 and is about 20 mins walk from site at East Midlands airport.
You can get a hot shower and a comfy bed and be refreshed for the next day.
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Friends of mine have done air bnb nearby before. Personally I like the camaraderie in the campsite (usually) so don’t think I’d do that myself just yet |
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I got a day ticket for my birthday |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I wish but not this year  |
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By *ndescentCouple
over a year ago
tewkesbury |
"I got a day ticket for my birthday "
Which day? |
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"Soooo .... who's going then??"
I’ll be there from the Wednesday! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Bin off Download and do Bloodstock instead. As a veteran of both festivals I feel qualified to say this! |
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UK festivals are a rip off.
I much prefer the European ones. Generally much cheaper with better line ups, better weather, better food and better facilities. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"UK festivals are a rip off.
I much prefer the European ones. Generally much cheaper with better line ups, better weather, better food and better facilities. "
Definitely one of the reasons Im a big fan of Bloodstock - I've never felt it was just a money-making corporate monster like Download is. I dont feel I'm being fleeced at Bloodstock. |
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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago
Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’ |
Bloody hell, couldn't they get other festival headliners? Maiden & Kiss have done it before... Change the record & be a bit more inventive promoters!
I'd have thought other bands would have been biting at the bit to headline after Covid & sitting on their arses doin' diddly-squat?
I've seen Maiden live - preferred their music when it was Dianno in the band any way.
I've got no intention to see Kiss live despite having a fair few albums of theirs.
I'm surprised by Biffy Clyro headling... Really? Volbeat a bit low in the order?
There are a few bands like The Darkness; Black Label Society; Volbeat.
Sadly, not enough bands to tempt me. I'm a bit disaponted realy.....  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I dont get it what do you do all sit around an internet how do you download a festival  |
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"I dont get it what do you do all sit around an internet how do you download a festival "
I hope this is sarcasm…. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m there, my first time, a present to myself for my 60th.
I listened to some of the less well known bands on the line up, found a few gems, Those Damn Crows particularly |
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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago
Camberley occasionally doncaster |
"Just thought I’d start a thread for Download as it’s less than 6 months away… I can’t wait to be back in a field listening to great music!
Who else is going this year?"
I was looking at taking my daughter to see Maiden. But there aren't enough bands playing we wanted to see to make it worth our while. So I'm taking her to Bulgaria to see them instead. The price isn't too different. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm giving it a miss this year and going to Belfast to see Maiden instead. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’m there, my first time, a present to myself for my 60th.
I listened to some of the less well known bands on the line up, found a few gems, Those Damn Crows particularly "
The originally planned golf weekend has gone belly up. Currently attempting to convince a fellow metal fan this is the appropriate solution for the disappointment. Agree that there's lots of interesting bands lower down the bill. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Bloody hell, couldn't they get other festival headliners? Maiden & Kiss have done it before... Change the record & be a bit more inventive promoters!
I'd have thought other bands would have been biting at the bit to headline after Covid & sitting on their arses doin' diddly-squat?
I've seen Maiden live - preferred their music when it was Dianno in the band any way.
I've got no intention to see Kiss live despite having a fair few albums of theirs.
I'm surprised by Biffy Clyro headling... Really? Volbeat a bit low in the order?
There are a few bands like The Darkness; Black Label Society; Volbeat.
Sadly, not enough bands to tempt me. I'm a bit disaponted realy..... "
Same, these were the same bands that were there when I went in 06, 07 and 08
Tickets were cheaper then too |
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This may seem strange to some, but an awful lot of people don’t actually go for the headliners…
With 4 stages over 3 days there are plenty of bands that can appeal to people.
As someone else has mentioned above.. there are some great acts lower down the bill that you may not have listened too before….
If the headliner is all you’re looking at a festival for then a festival isn’t for you.
Personally I get to see 10-15 bands I’m already interested in every year, plus discover at least 5-10 new acts to listen to that I may have overlooked or just never come across otherwise.
Yes, the headliner repetition is an issue, but for £250 you’re still able to see at least 30-40 bands over the weekend. That’s less than a tenner an act in a climate where a 5000 person venue is charging £40-50 for a 2 act show, or you’re paying over £80 for an arena with maybe 3 acts.
Add this to the get together of mates you maybe haven’t seen in months, the new friends you can make and the generally great atmosphere…
It’s a no brainer for me |
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"I’m there, my first time, a present to myself for my 60th.
I listened to some of the less well known bands on the line up, found a few gems, Those Damn Crows particularly "
Those Damn Crows are BRILLIANT live, that whole Saturday main stage line up has some real gems |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"This may seem strange to some, but an awful lot of people don’t actually go for the headliners…
With 4 stages over 3 days there are plenty of bands that can appeal to people.
As someone else has mentioned above.. there are some great acts lower down the bill that you may not have listened too before….
If the headliner is all you’re looking at a festival for then a festival isn’t for you.
Personally I get to see 10-15 bands I’m already interested in every year, plus discover at least 5-10 new acts to listen to that I may have overlooked or just never come across otherwise.
Yes, the headliner repetition is an issue, but for £250 you’re still able to see at least 30-40 bands over the weekend. That’s less than a tenner an act in a climate where a 5000 person venue is charging £40-50 for a 2 act show, or you’re paying over £80 for an arena with maybe 3 acts.
Add this to the get together of mates you maybe haven’t seen in months, the new friends you can make and the generally great atmosphere…
It’s a no brainer for me"
In 2006 I saw 28 bands that weekend, I’m sure I’ve the list around somewhere but that year the headliners were Tool, “Guns n Roses” and Metallica. The other 25 bands were just a bonus |
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"This may seem strange to some, but an awful lot of people don’t actually go for the headliners…
With 4 stages over 3 days there are plenty of bands that can appeal to people.
As someone else has mentioned above.. there are some great acts lower down the bill that you may not have listened too before….
If the headliner is all you’re looking at a festival for then a festival isn’t for you.
Personally I get to see 10-15 bands I’m already interested in every year, plus discover at least 5-10 new acts to listen to that I may have overlooked or just never come across otherwise.
Yes, the headliner repetition is an issue, but for £250 you’re still able to see at least 30-40 bands over the weekend. That’s less than a tenner an act in a climate where a 5000 person venue is charging £40-50 for a 2 act show, or you’re paying over £80 for an arena with maybe 3 acts.
Add this to the get together of mates you maybe haven’t seen in months, the new friends you can make and the generally great atmosphere…
It’s a no brainer for me
In 2006 I saw 28 bands that weekend, I’m sure I’ve the list around somewhere but that year the headliners were Tool, “Guns n Roses” and Metallica. The other 25 bands were just a bonus "
I like the quotation marks for Axl’s session musicians… Actual proper GnR were bloody brilliant in 2018 |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"This may seem strange to some, but an awful lot of people don’t actually go for the headliners…
With 4 stages over 3 days there are plenty of bands that can appeal to people.
As someone else has mentioned above.. there are some great acts lower down the bill that you may not have listened too before….
If the headliner is all you’re looking at a festival for then a festival isn’t for you.
Personally I get to see 10-15 bands I’m already interested in every year, plus discover at least 5-10 new acts to listen to that I may have overlooked or just never come across otherwise.
Yes, the headliner repetition is an issue, but for £250 you’re still able to see at least 30-40 bands over the weekend. That’s less than a tenner an act in a climate where a 5000 person venue is charging £40-50 for a 2 act show, or you’re paying over £80 for an arena with maybe 3 acts.
Add this to the get together of mates you maybe haven’t seen in months, the new friends you can make and the generally great atmosphere…
It’s a no brainer for me
In 2006 I saw 28 bands that weekend, I’m sure I’ve the list around somewhere but that year the headliners were Tool, “Guns n Roses” and Metallica. The other 25 bands were just a bonus
I like the quotation marks for Axl’s session musicians… Actual proper GnR were bloody brilliant in 2018"
Yeah it was Axl and Friends, he fell on his ass during sweet child of mine and walked off stage, eventually he came back out for my Michelle with Sebastian Bach |
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"This may seem strange to some, but an awful lot of people don’t actually go for the headliners…
With 4 stages over 3 days there are plenty of bands that can appeal to people.
As someone else has mentioned above.. there are some great acts lower down the bill that you may not have listened too before….
If the headliner is all you’re looking at a festival for then a festival isn’t for you.
Personally I get to see 10-15 bands I’m already interested in every year, plus discover at least 5-10 new acts to listen to that I may have overlooked or just never come across otherwise.
Yes, the headliner repetition is an issue, but for £250 you’re still able to see at least 30-40 bands over the weekend. That’s less than a tenner an act in a climate where a 5000 person venue is charging £40-50 for a 2 act show, or you’re paying over £80 for an arena with maybe 3 acts.
Add this to the get together of mates you maybe haven’t seen in months, the new friends you can make and the generally great atmosphere…
It’s a no brainer for me
In 2006 I saw 28 bands that weekend, I’m sure I’ve the list around somewhere but that year the headliners were Tool, “Guns n Roses” and Metallica. The other 25 bands were just a bonus
I like the quotation marks for Axl’s session musicians… Actual proper GnR were bloody brilliant in 2018
Yeah it was Axl and Friends, he fell on his ass during sweet child of mine and walked off stage, eventually he came back out for my Michelle with Sebastian Bach "
Yeah, thankfully he’s past that sort of bull nowadays |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"This may seem strange to some, but an awful lot of people don’t actually go for the headliners…
With 4 stages over 3 days there are plenty of bands that can appeal to people.
As someone else has mentioned above.. there are some great acts lower down the bill that you may not have listened too before….
If the headliner is all you’re looking at a festival for then a festival isn’t for you.
Personally I get to see 10-15 bands I’m already interested in every year, plus discover at least 5-10 new acts to listen to that I may have overlooked or just never come across otherwise.
Yes, the headliner repetition is an issue, but for £250 you’re still able to see at least 30-40 bands over the weekend. That’s less than a tenner an act in a climate where a 5000 person venue is charging £40-50 for a 2 act show, or you’re paying over £80 for an arena with maybe 3 acts.
Add this to the get together of mates you maybe haven’t seen in months, the new friends you can make and the generally great atmosphere…
It’s a no brainer for me
In 2006 I saw 28 bands that weekend, I’m sure I’ve the list around somewhere but that year the headliners were Tool, “Guns n Roses” and Metallica. The other 25 bands were just a bonus
I like the quotation marks for Axl’s session musicians… Actual proper GnR were bloody brilliant in 2018
Yeah it was Axl and Friends, he fell on his ass during sweet child of mine and walked off stage, eventually he came back out for my Michelle with Sebastian Bach Yeah, thankfully he’s past that sort of bull nowadays "
Fingers crossed anyway, the stage got absolutely bombarded by everything, even my mate got a pie and mash bounced off the back of his head |
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Depending on which pie place they got it from, that could have hurt a lot! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Depending on which pie place they got it from, that could have hurt a lot!"
I think he was too d*unk to care as we found it hilarious
If you YouTube bottle fight download 2006 you’ll see the extent of the carnage |
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"Depending on which pie place they got it from, that could have hurt a lot!
I think he was too d*unk to care as we found it hilarious
If you YouTube bottle fight download 2006 you’ll see the extent of the carnage "
Yeah, that year is famous for the amount of shit that happened… riots and all sorts… lots of changes made afterwards |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Depending on which pie place they got it from, that could have hurt a lot!
I think he was too d*unk to care as we found it hilarious
If you YouTube bottle fight download 2006 you’ll see the extent of the carnage
Yeah, that year is famous for the amount of shit that happened… riots and all sorts… lots of changes made afterwards "
It was great fun but the fear of returning to the campsite and finding it on fire was real!
2007 and 2008 were much more controlled you’re right |
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"Depending on which pie place they got it from, that could have hurt a lot!
I think he was too d*unk to care as we found it hilarious
If you YouTube bottle fight download 2006 you’ll see the extent of the carnage
Yeah, that year is famous for the amount of shit that happened… riots and all sorts… lots of changes made afterwards
It was great fun but the fear of returning to the campsite and finding it on fire was real!
2007 and 2008 were much more controlled you’re right "
Got to admit… that doesn’t sound like fun!
It’s a much friendlier atmosphere than that every time I’ve been |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just got my tickets for Friday only |
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By *ndescentCouple
over a year ago
tewkesbury |
Obviously we know the majority of the 'big' bands but has anyone got suggestions for who we should look out for on the smaller stages? |
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"Obviously we know the majority of the 'big' bands but has anyone got suggestions for who we should look out for on the smaller stages?"
Those Damn Crows, Monster truck… ok, the whole main stage on Saturday…. Skillet, Sleep Token, Tremonti, Ice nine kills, Boston Manor, Myles Kennedy… oh, and how the hell Sepultra are only on the 4th stage… |
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By *ean counterMan
over a year ago
Market Harborough / Kettering |
Last time I went it was called "Monsters of rock" and Guns n Roses played (yes I am that old!) but for some reason I fancy going this year although I don't know many of the new bands |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Obviously we know the majority of the 'big' bands but has anyone got suggestions for who we should look out for on the smaller stages?
Those Damn Crows, Monster truck… ok, the whole main stage on Saturday…. Skillet, Sleep Token, Tremonti, Ice nine kills, Boston Manor, Myles Kennedy… oh, and how the hell Sepultra are only on the 4th stage…"
Creeper, there first EP's and debut album was really promising. The distilliers are usually a good draw. She's still hot. The post above caught a few gems. Sleep Token have a lot of promise. |
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Oh wow this is a good thread to see. I use to do security at that festivals over the years but not anymore. Not my sort of music but the festival itself is a brilliant atmosphere.
Wishing you all a fabulous time. Enjoy yourselves. Hope it’s a sunny weekend for you but usually rains so fingers crossed lol  |
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"Oh wow this is a good thread to see. I use to do security at that festivals over the years but not anymore. Not my sort of music but the festival itself is a brilliant atmosphere.
Wishing you all a fabulous time. Enjoy yourselves. Hope it’s a sunny weekend for you but usually rains so fingers crossed lol "
2018 was glorious weather… 2019 was a waterlogged bog, but think that was more poor planning and drainage than just the weather
Either way, I’ll have a good time |
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I’ll be there!! Camping in my 6 man tent as a sign of my perennial optimism
Unfortunately not hugely fussed about the bands this year. I’ve not seen Maiden yet, so that’ll be fun. Was a massive Deftones fan back in the day, less so now but I’ve never seen them. Skindred are always awesome - saw them in a small venue last year and will be good to see them at download again. The Pretty Reckless are my guilty pleasure Descendents and Sepultura are going to be cool.
Getting Slipknot and Trivium on the only day I could go in 2019 was  Broke a rib in the Trivium pit!
So yeah, a social would be great! |
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"Obviously we know the majority of the 'big' bands but has anyone got suggestions for who we should look out for on the smaller stages?"
Venom Prison, Saturday on the Dogtooth |
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"I was going to go, changed my mind as I can see Venom Prison, on the Dogtooth, Saturday, at another venue for half the cost of a download day ticket "
There are 36 other acts playing on the Saturday though… |
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We'll be there, couldn't miss it.
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"Obviously we know the majority of the 'big' bands but has anyone got suggestions for who we should look out for on the smaller stages?"
Death Blooms |
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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago
Gapping Fanny |
Will Haven and Fire from the Gods on the dogtooth stage.
Surprised (but not surprised) Sep are not on the main or second stage. |
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Can’t wait for this, had tickets for the last two years which were cancelled. |
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So now that the new layout has been released, where’s everyone thinking of camping? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Go every year, working… but I get a great view of the main stage |
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By *ndescentCouple
over a year ago
tewkesbury |
"So now that the new layout has been released, where’s everyone thinking of camping?"
We aren't there until Friday morning so will have to squeeze in where we can |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My last Download fest was 2003 lol |
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"So now that the new layout has been released, where’s everyone thinking of camping?
We aren't there until Friday morning so will have to squeeze in where we can "
Maybe someone here could save you a space… |
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Couple of lineup changes announced yesterday. Particularly happy about Frank Carter and Kris Barras Band on the Friday! |
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By *ndescentCouple
over a year ago
tewkesbury |
"Couple of lineup changes announced yesterday. Particularly happy about Frank Carter and Kris Barras Band on the Friday!"
Not overly impressed to be honest |
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"Couple of lineup changes announced yesterday. Particularly happy about Frank Carter and Kris Barras Band on the Friday!
Not overly impressed to be honest "
Who are you more interested in on the lineup? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Loved Monsters of Rock in my younger days
Maiden Kiss G'n'R Megadeth Dave Lee Roth all in one day
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Always wanted to cross download off my list ...but time....restrictions...etc....but someday ....loool |
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I’m turning up Thursday night, haven’t even thought about where to camp but looks like I bought quiet camping tickets. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Itll be my first one does anyone want to show me around my tent |
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"Itll be my first one does anyone want to show me around my tent"
Well over in this corner is the beer, that corner is your toilet roll stash and just inside the door is your solitary change of pants |
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"I’m turning up Thursday night, haven’t even thought about where to camp but looks like I bought quiet camping tickets."
Guess you’ll be in Quiet camping then? |
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What I mean is, haven’t checked out maps or anything so no idea whereabouts that is in relation to everything else.
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"Obviously we know the majority of the 'big' bands but has anyone got suggestions for who we should look out for on the smaller stages?
Death Blooms"
I fucking love Death Blooms
I will also be there! |
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Used to love this festival but not enough bands we want to see. |
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over a year ago
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"I got a day ticket for my birthday "
Same. I’m going on the Sunday and really looking forward to Biffy & Rise Against. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm going too with a lady friend and staying at the nearby Travelodge for the weekend |
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By *exmanMan
over a year ago
Stainforth |
Looking forward to working this year at download |
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"Looking forward to working this year at download"
Backstage crew or a vendor? |
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By *nimal007Couple
over a year ago
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love download best festival out there. such a good mix of people...Not going this year though...away in sunnier climbs...but may hit it up again next year |
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"love download best festival out there. such a good mix of people...Not going this year though...away in sunnier climbs...but may hit it up again next year"
Sunnier than Download?… surely that’s not possible |
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By *nimal007Couple
over a year ago
Manchester |
"love download best festival out there. such a good mix of people...Not going this year though...away in sunnier climbs...but may hit it up again next year
Sunnier than Download?… surely that’s not possible "
Last time i went was 2013 i got sunburned and then nearly drown in the mosh pit on the same day!! |
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"love download best festival out there. such a good mix of people...Not going this year though...away in sunnier climbs...but may hit it up again next year
Sunnier than Download?… surely that’s not possible
Last time i went was 2013 i got sunburned and then nearly drown in the mosh pit on the same day!!"
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"So now that the new layout has been released, where’s everyone thinking of camping?"
I mowed camp loner and camp black last week.... currently nice and firm! Slight slope but fairly flat! Only 10ish minutes to main arena from there but there is a bit of a hill! |
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over a year ago
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I'll be there 2nd year in rip finally hmm I wonder if I can get a paraid lap on my bike |
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By *ndescentCouple
over a year ago
tewkesbury |
"I'll be there 2nd year in rip finally hmm I wonder if I can get a paraid lap on my bike "
I've done a few laps on a pit bike |
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over a year ago
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"love download best festival out there. such a good mix of people...Not going this year though...away in sunnier climbs...but may hit it up again next year
Sunnier than Download?… surely that’s not possible
Last time i went was 2013 i got sunburned and then nearly drown in the mosh pit on the same day!! "
2003- Slayer, sunburnt in a mosh pit choking on the dust kicked up. Rescued by the always more kinder than they look and act Slayer fans.  |
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Yup, going again. Finally went for the first time in 2019 and loved it, so was looking forward to 2020...
Treating myself to RIP pitch-your-own this time. Getting excited already. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We're going for the first time |
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By *ndescentCouple
over a year ago
tewkesbury |
Looking like our biggest challenge is going to be finding somewhere to pitch our tent as we can't get there until Friday morning!!  |
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Haha, yeah, I am having to drive down after work on Thursday, so it's almost certainly a night in the car and then straight to the front of the queue asap Friday again... |
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By *ndescentCouple
over a year ago
tewkesbury |
"Haha, yeah, I am having to drive down after work on Thursday, so it's almost certainly a night in the car and then straight to the front of the queue asap Friday again..."
We may be doing the same..any idea what time the Friday car park queue starts forming? |
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We'll be there camping for the full 5 days in Quiet Camping. Any other mf couples going, feel free to get in touch x |
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3 weeks to go!! Can’t wait. We’re getting there on the Wednesday afternoon sometime. Is there any plans for a social meet up? Xx |
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"We may be doing the same..any idea what time the Friday car park queue starts forming?"
I forget what time it actually was when I reached the car park - but it was definitely early. Want to say something between 7am and 8am.
To be fair, I didn't really have to queue for the car park either, but getting in through the security gates was already getting busy.
Having said that, it was *nowhere near* as busy as when I returned to the car to collect my second load of gear and change into my wellies! |
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"3 weeks to go!! Can’t wait. We’re getting there on the Wednesday afternoon sometime. Is there any plans for a social meet up? Xx "
I don’t think anything is currently planned, but would be good to set something up for people to say hi! |
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We would be more than happy to do a social meet at some point. We are there from Weds afternoon |
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"We would be more than happy to do a social meet at some point. We are there from Weds afternoon "
Wednesday morning for me. Maybe something could be organised for Wednesday evening? Or maybe Friday morning would be better? |
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By *ndescentCouple
over a year ago
tewkesbury |
Some of us don't arrive until Friday!! |
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"Some of us don't arrive until Friday!!"
What’s the consensus on a good time then? Saturday? Friday evening during Kiss? |
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How about after Kiss at the emo club night they have on? |
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"How about after Kiss at the emo club night they have on? "
Sounds like a plan |
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There's specifically an emo night in the doghouse? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I decided against it as the line up wasn't quite ticking enough boxes for me, but now I'm having fomo and regretting it. |
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Not long to wait now. Hoping to meet plenty of like minded people |
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We'll be there as always. 
Get in touch for a drink |
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Well the site is currently being built... stages going up...fences every where! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Cant wait |
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By *ndescentCouple
over a year ago
tewkesbury |
"Cant wait "
We can't either, first days off in 6 months!! |
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I hope you all have a lovely time, I hope the weather is good and you all get upto loads of naughty adventures. Gutted I won’t be there but maybe another time  |
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"I hope you all have a lovely time, I hope the weather is good and you all get upto loads of naughty adventures. Gutted I won’t be there but maybe another time "
Cheers!
I’ll have a pint and raise the horns on your behalf |
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"I hope you all have a lovely time, I hope the weather is good and you all get upto loads of naughty adventures. Gutted I won’t be there but maybe another time
Cheers!
I’ll have a pint and raise the horns on your behalf "
Top man enjoy fella |
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Traditionally there's a meet up Thursday afternoon at the Walzer
Although good old Drownload 2019 there was only 6 of us at it, think most were stuck battling the bog |
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By *ndescentCouple
over a year ago
tewkesbury |
"Traditionally there's a meet up Thursday afternoon at the Walzer
Although good old Drownload 2019 there was only 6 of us at it, think most were stuck battling the bog "
Unfortunately that's no good to us, we can't get there until Friday morning! |
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Depending on what time Thursday, I could meet up |
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Also depends on time on thursday as I'm running the fet munch at 6 or 7pm in the village.
Anyone who's interested in that you can find the event in thr download festival group on fl |
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Just so happened upon the thread - got my ticket the other day, pushing it a bit haha |
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"Just so happened upon the thread - got my ticket the other day, pushing it a bit haha"
Nah, that’s loads of time.. I got my 2018 ticket 4 days before |
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10 days to go, anyone started packing yet? |
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"10 days to go, anyone started packing yet?"
Almost all packed! Apart from clothes because who knows what weathers doing lol |
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By *exmanMan
over a year ago
Stainforth |
Can’t wait to arrive at download working day time but free every evening one week to go folks |
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There all 5 days
Wellys and snorkel at the ready
Bring it on RnFnR |
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Not long now. I'm looking forward to it. It will be a right laugh as always. |
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"10 days to go, anyone started packing yet?
Almost all packed! Apart from clothes because who knows what weathers doing lol "
Got to pack for rain and sun surely? |
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Officially 7 days! Wooo!
Have bought my booze and that's as far as I've got with packing lol.
And always pack for both rain and sun... always |
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Weather forecast looking very decent so far....cannot wait to get back to good old Donington....very messy weekend ahead ???? |
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I’ve got as far as writing down a packing list and getting a new power bank.. what are some essentials you guys take? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It'll be our first time there |
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Loo roll
Baby wipes
Hip flask
Etc… |
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"It'll be our first time there "
You’re going to love it! You camping too? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’ve got as far as writing down a packing list and getting a new power bank.. what are some essentials you guys take?"
My first time at any festival. What arrangements for phone charging are there please?
Hope the weather holds, only wet weather footwear I have are wellies which isn’t very R’n’R ! |
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"I’ve got as far as writing down a packing list and getting a new power bank.. what are some essentials you guys take?
My first time at any festival. What arrangements for phone charging are there please?
Hope the weather holds, only wet weather footwear I have are wellies which isn’t very R’n’R !"
I saw on the map a charge candy point: https://downloadfestival.co.uk/info/ |
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"I’ve got as far as writing down a packing list and getting a new power bank.. what are some essentials you guys take?
My first time at any festival. What arrangements for phone charging are there please?
Hope the weather holds, only wet weather footwear I have are wellies which isn’t very R’n’R !"
I’m taking a couple of 20,000 mAh power banks, charge candy are ok but they’re expensive.
Wellies should be fine if it does rain, a lot of people use them |
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No we are in commoners camping lol |
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By *ndescentCouple
over a year ago
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"No we are in commoners camping lol "
You'd have needed a mortgage to afford RIP tickets!! Commoners camping for us too! |
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I’m going the full five days xx |
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"It'll be our first time there "
It'll not be your last, Download is amazing, great people
We're on our 6th now |
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By *avey PMan
over a year ago
Newcastle Upon Tyne |
"10 days to go, anyone started packing yet?
Almost all packed! Apart from clothes because who knows what weathers doing lol "
The weather won't know what it's doing until its happened! Just pack everything. |
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"Anyone in RIP?"
Nope.. Council camping for me… although I do have a few friends that are doing RIP |
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Yeah, I am RIP camping in Sleepy Hollow.
Treating myself, after being in the quiet camp back in 2019 and having to lug all my stuff miles across the site
Getting real excited to go, now! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We’re going, so excited after such a long time
Waiting. |
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By *ndescentCouple
over a year ago
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"We’re going, so excited after such a long time
Waiting. "
Don't forget wellies!! |
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Especially after the latest update... and definitely taking the gazebo this time |
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Think we might be getting some weather! Better pack the wets |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We’re going, so excited after such a long time
Waiting.
Don't forget wellies!!"
Already packed |
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By *ndescentCouple
over a year ago
tewkesbury |
"We’re going, so excited after such a long time
Waiting.
Don't forget wellies!!
Already packed "
You've already packed?!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We’re going, so excited after such a long time
Waiting.
Don't forget wellies!!
Already packed
You've already packed?!! "
Well just the wellies haha |
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Yup, I got some new ones last week. Plus gel insoles and a bunch of long socks - learn from my mistake of having ill-fitting wellies rubbing my calves raw all weekend last time |
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In at work tomorrow and will update on ground conditions at some point |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I just like closing threads.
Sorry. Not sorry. |
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Being as I'll be 60 in a few weeks, don't think I'll be attempting that again anytime soon 
