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Post by jimhxn on Aug 1, 2016 21:41:31 GMT
Too many chairs, not enough drugs.
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Post by sc on Aug 2, 2016 9:07:37 GMT
Too many chairs, not enough drugs. Although I was not there that has to be the best six word review of a festival I have ever read  |
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Post by prue on Aug 2, 2016 9:51:02 GMT
WAY too many chairs and the teens next to us were busted.
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Post by standing stone on Aug 2, 2016 11:58:50 GMT
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Post by deserttraveller on Aug 3, 2016 18:40:27 GMT
Well with a combination of the new 'clock' lay out (which meant longer walks), a broken foot & a womad partner with sciatica we needed the chairs.
As for drugs I took loads, all prescibed by the GP.
Were at the back and sides but to counter the clock layout I suggest drones to enable the less able.
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Post by Purpledawn on Aug 3, 2016 18:54:45 GMT
In the past I've made the same comment, but these days I need my chair because of extensive arthritis. I don't know how I managed the pain even though I could sit down. Unfortunately this year my knees and back constantly ached. Maybe that was due to a lack of drugs? Methinks jimhxn is being a bit of a devil's advocate  |
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Post by bloohair on Aug 3, 2016 19:33:18 GMT
For the first time I took my child's chair into the arena. Low chairs and back rest seats are less obstructive than full size chairs and save on back strain. Evenings I leave it in my tent, more standing and dancing at night, chillin' in the day.
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Post by calndel on Aug 3, 2016 19:49:41 GMT
to chair or not to chair
Cal took her chair sometime but stood for most gigs and only use to rest before bands came on
Del can't sit on the ground due to kilt related issues so he was on his feet for most of the weekend and by Sunday afternoon his feet were very sore, a bit of rain would have helped soften the ground
as for the drugs Del had a great supply of caffeine and alcohol so we were very happy
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Post by dorsethelen on Aug 3, 2016 19:55:10 GMT
I take a chair (well a little stool) again due to arthritis in my hip ( we are all getting old in body but not in mind and heart!) but only use it at the back of a stage or to sit on before an act starts. I did find the standing hard on the feet this year - worse than normal. As for the drugs, I came with supplies of nurofen plus to be used only when the pain got too much and the red wine wore off!
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Post by jax2000 on Aug 3, 2016 20:18:57 GMT
We've both had our rucksacks with little stools attached for years. They are so easy to use. We usually head for the back of the audience so we can sit when we need to. We both have back problems and wouldn't be without them! |
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Post by sc on Aug 3, 2016 22:00:40 GMT
We've both had our rucksacks with little stools attached for years. They are so easy to use. We usually head for the back of the audience so we can sit when we need to. We both have back problems and wouldn't be without them! I've often thought about attaching stools to my backpack as well, particularly as it is good for clearing space at the bar. However, I can never guarantee they will always be firm enough to tie to the backpack with any reliability or duration..... would appreciate knowing how you achieve it Jax |
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Post by jax2000 on Aug 3, 2016 22:06:36 GMT
We've both had our rucksacks with little stools attached for years. They are so easy to use. We usually head for the back of the audience so we can sit when we need to. We both have back problems and wouldn't be without them! I've often thought about attaching stools to my backpack as well, particularly as it is good for clearing space at the bar. However, I can never guarantee they will always be firm enough to tie to the backpack with any reliability or duration..... would appreciate knowing how you achieve it Jax Hahahahaha SC!!! I have to be sooooo careful what I say don't I!!! Let me rephrase that......rucksacks with seats attached.........  |
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Post by grey on Aug 3, 2016 22:20:13 GMT
Jim's spanner in the works has ended up a pain relief medication thread.
Oooh me back.
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Post by sc on Aug 3, 2016 22:44:47 GMT
I've often thought about attaching stools to my backpack as well, particularly as it is good for clearing space at the bar. However, I can never guarantee they will always be firm enough to tie to the backpack with any reliability or duration..... would appreciate knowing how you achieve it Jax Hahahahaha SC!!! I have to be sooooo careful what I say don't I!!! Let me rephrase that......rucksacks with seats attached......... hmmmmmm I'm thinking some sort of net system............ |
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Post by beef on Aug 4, 2016 19:33:12 GMT
It's too expensive. . . and I can't afford it anymore - I can't be the only one. . . which changes the audience. It's now around 800 quid for the two of us - tickets, travel & spending money. I used to think of going to Womad as a cheaper alternative to a holiday. . . I know things have changed, but in 1994 a weekend ticket was just 40 quid. . . and I'm sure was more fun then than now - all for about 74 pounds in today's money. . .
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