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« on: July 12, 2023, 10:57:44 AM » |
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As of today, it’s only 4 weeks to Cropredy! What kind of prep do you all do? We’re having a dry (hopefully!) run of the awning this weekend at a campsite just outside Glastonbury. Then over the next few weeks I’ll be listening to something from every artist playing so I know in advance which ones I can skip  I’ve never heard a bad act at Cropredy (well, maybe one or two…) but we do like to pop into the village and over to field 8 to see what’s appertaining. 4 weeks!!!  |
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« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2023, 11:25:54 AM » |
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this IS a light hearted reply honest :-)
No "bad acts" ? ... bootleg beatles were awful. IMO. YMMV natch :-)
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Nick Reg
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« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2023, 12:47:30 PM » |
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this IS a light hearted reply honest :-)
No "bad acts" ? ... bootleg beatles were awful. IMO. YMMV natch :-)
There have been far worse acts than them!! |
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« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2023, 01:12:59 PM » |
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this IS a light hearted reply honest :-)
No "bad acts" ? ... bootleg beatles were awful. IMO. YMMV natch :-)
There have been far worse acts than them!! OMG!!! |
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Amethyst (Jenny)
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« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2023, 01:34:57 PM » |
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Only four weeks… WKWTTG?
Can’t wait!
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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2023, 01:42:43 PM » |
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We'll just about have recovered from NFFF!
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Lubiloo (Lorna)
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« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2023, 05:08:00 PM » |
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I’ll be getting in the snacks for comfort eating and the tissues for crying, because I can’t go to it this year  Oh...and finding Radio Oxford on the internet,assuming it will broadcast the Saturday evening as usual? |
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« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2023, 05:11:40 PM » |
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My main preparation will be buying a ticket Looking forward to it very much.. have found my tiara and Wendys water pistols.. |
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« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2023, 07:18:24 AM » |
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I'll be glamping for the first time this year, so looking forward to that. I may be treating myself to a new, sturdier, collapsible chair (if that's not an oxymoron!) |
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Poor Will (Bill)
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« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2023, 10:38:02 AM » |
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A practice run at Wickham then a one day turnaround before Cropredy.
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« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2023, 01:55:26 PM » |
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Caravan booked, mobility scooter hired, message sent to all weather presenters
asking for no more than 24C and no rain with just a gentle breeze for five days…
Sorted!
See you there xxx
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« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2023, 03:51:38 PM » |
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The really good thing about last year was that, having been so warm during the day, it didn't get too cold in the evenings. That would be nice this year as well.
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« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2023, 10:26:08 AM » |
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Will if you found last year pleasant weather wise you really do spend too much time in Africa!!!
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« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2023, 09:03:41 PM » |
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Camper is booked for a service in a fortnight - which gives a bit of time if something needs done - hopefully not
Other than that I've got to replace our chairs - after 5 years they are looking a bit dodgy and I don't fancy tempting fate. If I end up on my uppers I want at least to be able to blame the beer.
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« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2023, 12:22:31 AM » |
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Camper is booked for a service in a fortnight - which gives a bit of time if something needs done - hopefully not
Other than that I've got to replace our chairs - after 5 years they are looking a bit dodgy and I don't fancy tempting fate. If I end up on my uppers I want at least to be able to blame the beer.
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« Reply #15 on: July 17, 2023, 10:46:13 AM » |
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Will if you found last year pleasant weather wise you really do spend too much time in Africa!!!
I certainly prefer being too hot to being cold, and I've had too many times at Cropredy in recent years where it has got too chilly in the evenings. |
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« Reply #16 on: July 17, 2023, 01:46:16 PM » |
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Will if you found last year pleasant weather wise you really do spend too much time in Africa!!!
I certainly prefer being too hot to being cold, and I've had too many times at Cropredy in recent years where it has got too chilly in the evenings. You can always put more clothes on when it is chilly, but you can only take off so many when you’re too hot. We nearly dropped in the heat last year and only really relaxed and enjoyed it after 7pm each night. Partly because we had acclimatised to a cooler, fresher climate all year round having lived in the Hebrides for 4 years at the time, let alone the exceptional temperatures. I found a water spray was helpful, one of those little indoor plant sprays. It gave a cooling feeling on the clothing. If I was coming this year, I would definitely bring one again just in case. |
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« Reply #17 on: July 17, 2023, 02:06:02 PM » |
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Getting back to the theme of preparations, I have booked my Weds night overnight with youngest son in Abingdon, so I can get away at a decent time on Thursday morning, rather than having to leave home at stupid o'clock!
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« Reply #18 on: July 17, 2023, 09:10:55 PM » |
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Air b'nB booked for TraddArr, hope it's a bit more civilised than last year (B'nB, TraddArr were great), practice run with tent a couple of weeks ago. Memo, must sort out deflating air bed....
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« Reply #19 on: July 18, 2023, 12:16:45 PM » |
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Getting back to the theme of preparations, I have booked my Weds night overnight with youngest son in Abingdon, so I can get away at a decent time on Thursday morning, rather than having to leave home at stupid o'clock!
Book a table at the Brewery Tap and try their brisket. You'll thank me later. |
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