The Glastonbury Festival is a victim of it's own success. When I first went in 1982 it was still small, about 20 thousand people - mostly alternative hippie types, no security, no big sponsers, you could get close to the stage, great atmosphere. After Stonehenge got stopped and it got more mainstream the spirit was different, a lot more commercial in terms of businesses and drug dealing. Th convoy got too big too, still some of the old lags like Phil Shakey, Syd Rawls etc, but whereas heroin was taboo in the early days, the travelling scene got heavier, sad. Michael Eavis has done well over the years to appease all the different interests, one can never satisfy everyone. I won't go again, I preferred it how it was in the old days, still, for a lot of young folk it's an amazing experience. Thanks for posting Mr Mojo......DA.
I have to say, as a Somerset local who has enjoyed rambling across this great countryside for several years now, it is a bit rich of these farmers to go on about how their way of life is upturned, all this rubbish, noise etc. I have lost count of the amount of times on my walks where I have found public footpaths deliberately obstructed by farmers by way of fences and livestock, had the pleasure of incredibly loud machinery and the pervading stench of animal waste as well as unfriendly encounters with farmers' dogs who should be kept safely on a lead, yet are allowed to roam around freely as if there were no laws against such things. I have to say also, it tends to be Somerset in particular, as even neighbouring counties such as Wiltshire are friendlier to us innocent walkers. I can sympathise with farmers who have had great misfortune in regards to the festival, and I am sure Mr Eavis has dealt with their grievances, but a bit of litter on a field? I've seen worse done by farmers themselves frankly.
Funny cause since mad old Anne has passed away, dear old Vivvy now quite merrily cashes in - renting out many acres of land to the Festival each year! Anne would be spinning in her grave don't you think? eh Vivvy darling??
Michael has bent over backwards for the Villagers over the years to keep them secure, happy & safe spending a fortune on extra policing, security & stewarding aswell as FREE entry each year for EVERY resident in a 2 mile radius of the Site. FACT.
I met the nagging selfish bat, alas for her I was on the other end of a spliff and much whisky. People are much happier now, as they are renting their land to the festival. Glasto is giving a lot of happiness to many. Its putting our country on the map. Its giving positive messages, politicians are not!
Most people that live in and around Glastonbury at the time of this recording in my opinion should decide that the only decent thing is to set them self on FIRE!, and do the world a big favour!
The Glastonbury Festival is a victim of it's own success. When I first went in 1982 it was still small, about 20 thousand people - mostly alternative hippie types, no security, no big sponsers, you could get close to the stage, great atmosphere. After Stonehenge got stopped and it got more mainstream the spirit was different, a lot more commercial in terms of businesses and drug dealing. Th convoy got too big too, still some of the old lags like Phil Shakey, Syd Rawls etc, but whereas heroin was taboo in the early days, the travelling scene got heavier, sad.
Michael Eavis has done well over the years to appease all the different interests, one can never satisfy everyone. I won't go again, I preferred it how it was in the old days, still, for a lot of young folk it's an amazing experience. Thanks for posting Mr Mojo......DA.
She should be grateful for having the greatest show on earth on her doorstep.
I have to say, as a Somerset local who has enjoyed rambling across this great countryside for several years now, it is a bit rich of these farmers to go on about how their way of life is upturned, all this rubbish, noise etc. I have lost count of the amount of times on my walks where I have found public footpaths deliberately obstructed by farmers by way of fences and livestock, had the pleasure of incredibly loud machinery and the pervading stench of animal waste as well as unfriendly encounters with farmers' dogs who should be kept safely on a lead, yet are allowed to roam around freely as if there were no laws against such things. I have to say also, it tends to be Somerset in particular, as even neighbouring counties such as Wiltshire are friendlier to us innocent walkers. I can sympathise with farmers who have had great misfortune in regards to the festival, and I am sure Mr Eavis has dealt with their grievances, but a bit of litter on a field? I've seen worse done by farmers themselves frankly.
Funny cause since mad old Anne has passed away, dear old Vivvy now quite merrily cashes in - renting out many acres of land to the Festival each year! Anne would be spinning in her grave don't you think? eh Vivvy darling??
At Glarstonbury
Yep, all those glampers paying an absolute fortune to park their 100k motorhomes and be driven in to the festy in swish 4x4,s!..very nice for her.
Michael has bent over backwards for the Villagers over the years to keep them secure, happy & safe spending a fortune on extra policing, security & stewarding aswell as FREE entry each year for EVERY resident in a 2 mile radius of the Site. FACT.
There a lot cooler with him now he rents their land, after Glasto got bigger :)
I met the nagging selfish bat, alas for her I was on the other end of a spliff and much whisky. People are much happier now, as they are renting their land to the festival. Glasto is giving a lot of happiness to many. Its putting our country on the map. Its giving positive messages, politicians are not!
Please call it , Glastonbury
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I've heard that the daughter now lets people camp on her land during the festival, for a charge obviously...!!
haha that's funny!
He bent over backwards to help her, all she does is moan. Lol.
Most people that live in and around Glastonbury at the time of this recording in my opinion should decide that the only decent thing is to set them self on FIRE!, and do the world a big favour!
my pleasure :o)
I blame her parents!
Mmm, only a week to clear up. Not bad at all, fair play.
I think she is a drunk hiding a sordid past with all her choir singing etc
She wouldn't be the first one.
The Pilton 1st world problems.
alright for the gentry;;suffered so much sshe aint got a fuckin clue .put her in the wicker man.
ohh vivian!
If you're going to pronounce it's name madam be aware it does not rhyme with Bra ! ..... God you townies !
Who pays for the 900 strong police operation?
Interesting to see the millionaire pseudo hippy singing for his money.