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BESTIVAL!!! ANYONE ELSE GOING????

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Crunchie · 08/07/2008 17:31

I am so excited less han 2 weeks to go planning loads of stuff, fancy dress gear etc

ANYONE ELSE GOING????

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thelollipoplady · 16/07/2008 18:04

Are you all planning to see lots of the bands, or just wander round in camping daze and let the kids get muddy and run riot? I think i'm the latter.... especially as i haven't heard of most of the bands - apart from the flaming lips.... or maybe i'm just out of touch....

sophiewd · 16/07/2008 18:15

what mud?

Crunchie · 16/07/2008 18:55

Hold on no-one said anything about MUD

OK so we will be the ones with the HUGE big top style bell tent (5m - noy mine btw) with bunting NExt to a small cath kidston and onother pink/purple tent We are also taking a gazebo, campstove/fridge etc etc

Bag of kids dress up clothes too

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thelollipoplady · 16/07/2008 19:02

Won't miss you then Crunchie!

Sophie - good news no mud. Wasn't fancying taking the wellies.

sophiewd · 16/07/2008 23:08

Twig - juist seen security in the pub, you will be able to get your car out as long as you don't leave when all the pedestrians do,

OK there is a coctail bar or cider tent are we going to do a meet up?

Crunchie · 16/07/2008 23:24

I am leaving tomorrow pm, so no more access to MN, post where you want to meet up and if I can be there I will!!

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sophiewd · 17/07/2008 08:10

Weather report - cloudy but no rain forecast for today.

oops · 17/07/2008 08:22

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sophiewd · 17/07/2008 08:41

My vote is for cocktails at 7

oops · 17/07/2008 08:49

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sophiewd · 17/07/2008 11:33

large lady with red hair, accompanied by balding man, 2 year old and 4 week old.

Twiglett · 17/07/2008 13:00

thanks sophie

Crunchie · 17/07/2008 14:31

7pm cocktail bar tomorrow night!!

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oops · 17/07/2008 16:38

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sophiewd · 17/07/2008 17:49

andglasses and a pass hanging round neck

Twiglett · 21/07/2008 15:06

OMG

that was FABULOUS!

kids had an absolute blast too!

Crunchie · 21/07/2008 15:44

Amazing

SHattered

Great

(spent too much money though!!)

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sophiewd · 21/07/2008 18:31

Was great, had to collect my dog from the cocktail bar at 11.30 last night. Don't know who turned into the biggest party animal, him or DD. Really enjoyed it and glad you all did to, if you have any comments good or bad let me know and I will pass them on to Rob and the guy from here. Think it is happening next year as well so will keep you informed.

Twiglett · 21/07/2008 18:57

Comments for Rob and mates:

Thank you, thank you, thank you .. I have never been to a festival before .. gawd knows what made us think it would be such a great idea ..but it was .. that was truly a fabulous weekend. Our mates were shocked we suggested it, and equally delighted with the weekend.

Our 7 and 4 year olds experienced so much that we just can't give them in London in terms of freedom and joining gangs of strangers for impromptu games. What a blast!

Thoughts for next year, although they're not a huge deal they did cross our minds, although I guess you know this:

... it was really difficult to find a pitch (and we were there by 11.45am)

... great atmosphere, but can you ban bagpipes from the tent area

...more toilets. It also might be nice to have a bank of toilets in various places just for the smaller children (say under 8 or 10 year old) just 'cos of their difficulty in 'holding on')

... it was brilliant, so much fun!

... the distance from parking to camping was really quite far when you have small kids and heavy stuff and we were in yellow campsite.

... your security guys were excellent and really helpful.

... it would be nice for the 'Lost Kids' tents to have extra bracelets because they do get broken

... can't wait for next year!

... please don't increase the numbers though, it was the perfect size (although Sunday seemed a little busy though).

god I'm knackered

what a hoot

we'll be up for next year, when do the tickets go on sale?

Twiglett · 21/07/2008 19:07

oh and nerd alert comment: the website could do with a search box to ease navigation (we had to google 'Camp Bestival map' to find one), an HTML version would help a lot as even with 8mg broadband access it takes a long time to download... .

notnowbernard · 21/07/2008 20:08

We got back today too!

Great times had. Lovely atmosphere, loads for the kids, caught some good music too. Toilets suprisingly civilised

AND got a steaming hot shower after queueing for only 10mins!!!

I feel like I've been on an army training mission though. Pushing a nearly-2 yr old around in a buggy all weekend has totally knackered me!

I was VERY jealous of those in tipis or campervans. I am so not a camper Sat and Sun night were FREEZING

Oh, and me and DD1 had a fab time 'Come Dancing'!

Glad everyone else enjoyed it

oops · 24/07/2008 22:55

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