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At Glastonbury and I’ve just had a row with twat in the next tent

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Glasto · 27/06/2019 16:05

Family camping. Absolutely boiling so brought DD back to the tent to have lunch and sit in the shade for the 12-2 bit. Been out since 9 this morning around the festival.

She’s sat in the foyer bit of the tent reading her kindle when performance parent dad from next door comes back to his tent with his kids.

He spots dd and gives her a jovial “oh come on now you shouldn’t be sat in their on a tablet you’re at Glastonbury”. His kid piped up oh we don’t have our tablets do we daddy. Dad is looking at DD and says come on put it down there’s a whole world out there you’re missing

I popped my head out of the tent and said she’s not on a tablet she’s reading a book. He said it doesn’t look she is, I was hot and pissed off and said it’s a kindle and if she wants to go on her tablet that’s not really your business.

He then goes on a 2 min rant about kids on tablets missing out on life. I told him again she isn’t on a bloody tablet and again, it’s not your business. He then accuses me of being rude and says he was only trying to help and says come on DS let’s leave these two to sit in their tent Angry

They are literally camped 2 ft away from us Hmm

OP posts:
LizzieSiddal · 28/06/2019 16:11

We’re meant to be going tomorrow but the weather is putting me off! I’m in the midst of lots of hot flushes so don’t fancy spending hours in a hot field with no shelter.

The80sweregreat · 28/06/2019 16:23

Does look like lots of parasols up everywhere!
Maybe buy one of those or a big hat?
I couldn't hack the heat ; I'd rather have cold/ rain if i were going!

Singleandproud · 28/06/2019 16:30

Buy some bubbles, get DD to seize life whilst blowing them at his tent!

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Singleandproud · 28/06/2019 16:32

I took some of our stuff in a big plastic storage box. Then filled it with water so DD who was 4 at the time could sit in it and cool down, she also hated showers so this was a good way to clean her off. If you fill it in the morning its nice and warm in the pm and isn’t such a drowning risk as a paddling pool for other peoples children as you can put a lid on it.

DartmoorDoughnut · 28/06/2019 16:41

I need more performance parenting updates! Stop enjoying yourselves immediately!

letsrunfar · 28/06/2019 16:52

Bloody hell Glasto has changed, last time I went no one was sat in tents on devices. Even the hippy parents were high, getting down with the vibe. But that was 20 years ago!

LizzieSiddal · 28/06/2019 16:54

Thanks The80, My weather app is saying it’s 28 degrees tomorrow, I just think I will explode in that heat.

The80sweregreat · 28/06/2019 17:06

Lizzie, have fun if you do go.
The bbc coverage isn't bad.
I'm in tomorrow night with wine and the killers.

ThistleTits · 28/06/2019 17:25

He wont last the pace with his kids all weekend, the knobhead.

Witchtower · 28/06/2019 17:33

Wanker

1forAll74 · 28/06/2019 17:36

Oh, what an unpleasant bloke, he sure has not got the festival spirit has he,even though he thinks he has. Not sure how long people stay at Glastonbury,but try and ignore and blank him.

I don't go to festivals,but like to watch Glastonbury stuff on the telly, so will look out for some miserable gits walking around the scene !!

CampfireZen · 28/06/2019 17:41

Festival Dad Dancing interlude:

Wish your tent neighbour was more along the lines of chilled Festival Dad, OP.
Grin

No idea who he is, but I defy anyone to last the 2 minutes without smiling.
(Very much doubt 'performance parenting' & criticising other people's kids ever figured on his radar).

onedogatoddlerandababy · 28/06/2019 17:44

For all those worried about the kids being out of school - my kids’ primary has inset days today and Monday. Genius scheduling 🙂

YellowDiamond · 28/06/2019 17:45

This is the first time I've heard of the phrase "Performance parenting". My kids and I call it "Loud Parenting". Enjoy the festival Glasto, and continue with the updates please.

Bugbabe1970 · 28/06/2019 17:52

We want regular updates
Following this all weekend 🤣🙈

pepperpot99 · 28/06/2019 17:56

OP you need to go all 'free love' on him. Drink a bottle of rose, strip off your top half and ask him loudly in front of his perfect kids if he'd like to swing with you and your dh. If he declines, pour the remaining rose down your majestic breasts and dance RIGHT OUTSIDE THEIR TENT in a hippy-esque fashion as the sun creates glints and sparkles on your marvellous mammaries.

That's what I'd do Grin.

Hazlenutpie · 28/06/2019 17:57

I imagine Glastonbury as Twat central to be honest

What a twatish comment.

Jux · 28/06/2019 17:58

Love that, CampfireZen. Beverley festival is something I think dd would enjoy.

pepperpot99 · 28/06/2019 17:58

Yeah , love that expression 'performance parent'. I bet he thinks he's right daaaaahn there wiv da kids, whereas actually Stormzy would probably kick him in his bollocks Grin - roll on Stormzy tomoz nite!!

Catwaving · 28/06/2019 18:06

yes yes yes

Mumsnet at it's best,

I'm following this one

Thanks everyone

ScrambledToe · 28/06/2019 18:08

Who actually fucking cares whether the kids are supposed to be in school or not? If you don’t like it don’t do it but just shut the fuck up on here!

Have fun op x

rwalker · 28/06/2019 18:10

hilarious
wish i was there

placemats · 28/06/2019 18:10

Fart loudly during the night and NEVER accept requests to babysit.

He's a bellend. Bet the son was jealous.

Never let that kindle out of your sight!

m0nkeymum · 28/06/2019 18:11

P1ss on his tent pegs, it's the only way. Then stay for when he packs up. Enjoy.

ToftyAC · 28/06/2019 18:12

Cockwombles everywhere. Ignore the twat and enjoy 😊

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