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June 20, 2005
Scorched!
This is a super quick summary of our weekend. Got a busy couple of days and if I don’t do it now it will get pushed aside by our solstice celebrations.
Anyone who was anywhere in the UK this weekend will understand that I am eternally thankful that the main stage was in a darkened air conditioned hall. It was a great place to be around the midday point I can tell you! Also someone had the bright idea of holding most of the kids’ events indoors too. Genius every last one of them.
Musical highlights included Justin Sullivan’s (New Model Army) acoustic set, but then I have never seen Justin or NMA do a set that is anything less than immensely enjoyable. I did however come as close to hating him as I’ll ever be when he bellowed ‘See you at Glastonbury next weekend!’
Yes THANK YOU Justin. Thank you very much! *Snarl*
(Watch this space over the next week for continual brow furrowing about how it’s just not fair that I’m not going to Glastonbury. Be very prepared.)
Disappointment of the weekend was that Mark Chadwick (Levellers) and Rev Hammer’s set clashed with Eddi Reader’s. After much pained decision making I watched Mark and Rev and then legged it over to catch the last 2 ½ songs of Eddi Reader. (Note to self; Buy myself Eddi Reader’s Robert Burns CD as a consolation prize)
Bad idea of the weekend was Mr PE’s decision to pitch the tent directly behind the burger and bacon stall but then it was right next to the coffee stall so I guess that convenience does make up for the meaty aroma that wafted though the tent 24 hours a day.
Talking of food if you ever go anywhere and there is a veggie food stall called ‘Leon’s’ you absolutely MUST try a plate of his scrumptious food. I loved the stuff so much that I actually treated myself to his cookbook so I can eat that stuff all year round. I even got it signed (he offered I didn’t ask, so wipe that smirk off your face!) Littleone spent a chunk of the weekend playing with his little girl.
Oh and everyone had literally emptied the bar dry by about 11:pm Saturday night. I guess this means that a great festival was had by all. (Although I am the wise one who steered well clear of what Jenn calls the Bad Mamma juice. Soaring heat, alcohol and parenting duties – not the best combination in the world)
Posted by purple elephant at June 20, 2005 09:43 AM