tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post1788939019320866165..comments2024-01-24T08:47:09.313+00:00Comments on Landcroft House: Yikes!Silvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01914650689645763319noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-52876299490487993102007-07-03T21:20:00.000+01:002007-07-03T21:20:00.000+01:00Bltp - I tried to download your Glasto Guide but D...Bltp - I tried to download your Glasto Guide but Divshare wouldn't let me have it :(Silvanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01914650689645763319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-7213558833270446742007-07-03T14:05:00.000+01:002007-07-03T14:05:00.000+01:00Excellent advice, DrMm. Especially so as now we've...Excellent advice, DrMm. Especially so as now we've ditched the camping idea enitirely! It's cocktails in the bar, hot bath and bed ahoy!Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02338991522618100015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-69764860527620804472007-07-03T13:24:00.000+01:002007-07-03T13:24:00.000+01:00As a seasoned camper with small children, I will g...As a seasoned camper with small children, I will give you one piece of advice:<BR/>Take a wine box, and drink all of it.Drunk Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12416146729096629298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-64559727049295444322007-07-03T09:43:00.000+01:002007-07-03T09:43:00.000+01:00Apparently, Travelodges now also have flushing toi...Apparently, Travelodges now also have flushing toilets, television, bath-tubs and pubs next door (with sofas)...Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02338991522618100015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-14850246767375183152007-07-03T08:25:00.000+01:002007-07-03T08:25:00.000+01:00don't go camping - it's horrid. bed is best.xdon't go camping - it's horrid. bed is best.<BR/>xally.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00785337830247364400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-75888033467161115502007-07-02T23:34:00.000+01:002007-07-02T23:34:00.000+01:00Hydrostatic head S, (because I'm sure you REALLY w...Hydrostatic head S, (because I'm sure you REALLY wanted to know) is the amount of liquid, in mm, a 1 cm squared piece of fabric can resist before it leaks. <BR/><BR/>I think the hydrostatic head in Travelodges is 'quite considerable'Valentine Suicidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158284655510301196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-47005897756331588902007-07-02T23:26:00.000+01:002007-07-02T23:26:00.000+01:00you need something warm to sleep in - flannelette ...you need something warm to sleep in - flannelette PJs? it gets very cold under canvas. a bucket - you don't want to be traipsing across a field to the facilities. but if you do, a torch is a must. Guy ropes are hazardous in the dark and you don't want to drop in on your fellow campers. and.....yes, a built in groundsheet is a must!<BR/><BR/>oh and if you see Martin Clunes wandering around, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-50547595478348495222007-07-02T21:34:00.000+01:002007-07-02T21:34:00.000+01:00I agree with all the above take ya stove top expre...I agree with all the above take ya stove top expresso pot it's the only way to start the day. oh and pillows, black bags, wellies and folding chairs oh and you could look at my glasto checklist (200 downloads and counting). Decathlon in surrey quays is good for outdoor kit especially kids.Oh and head torch is fun.BLTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564846497205095201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-64854464248438468202007-07-02T21:31:00.000+01:002007-07-02T21:31:00.000+01:00oh and as for camping tips - leave the mesh window...oh and as for camping tips - leave the mesh window thing open to get air running through. And don't ask barnaby levy to put yr tent up after dark on a lumpy patch of ground then take too many magic beans to get over the horror...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-44791190856076537722007-07-02T21:29:00.000+01:002007-07-02T21:29:00.000+01:00I've got a great sleepign bag (currently languishi...I've got a great sleepign bag (currently languishing at Lorraine's house). It has a hood and eveyrthing. want me to get it for you>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-5436340247331398572007-07-02T20:59:00.000+01:002007-07-02T20:59:00.000+01:00Pad says we have loads of stuff (gas, stove, chair...Pad says we have loads of stuff (gas, stove, chairs, pans, kitchen sink, etc, etc) you are welcome to borrow it all.....Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362210345982007966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-28789335149694678852007-07-02T20:56:00.000+01:002007-07-02T20:56:00.000+01:00Silvana! What is wrong with "having to go to Mitch...Silvana! What is wrong with "having to go to Mitcham"?!!! If you can make it this far you are welcome to borrow ours. It has a massive sleeping area, a built in ground sheet and a bigger porch than our house. Final tip....an inflatable matress is a must, those roll mat things are pants.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362210345982007966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-14311841783155893162007-07-02T20:55:00.000+01:002007-07-02T20:55:00.000+01:00We've got lots of tent gear you can borrow - foldn...We've got lots of tent gear you can borrow - foldng chairs, table, etc. Call round! Have got got a nice tent too, but don't think we've got it back..will checkTonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043636929103674939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-52387129218982805982007-07-02T20:52:00.000+01:002007-07-02T20:52:00.000+01:00*looks up travelodges**looks up travelodges*Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02338991522618100015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-59632593331891443062007-07-02T20:30:00.000+01:002007-07-02T20:30:00.000+01:00Ken - fantastic tips, thank you very much.VS - my ...Ken - fantastic tips, thank you very much.<BR/><BR/>VS - my sister also highly recommends the Montana 6 so I believe it could be the one for us. But £350!! And what on earth is a " hydostatic head of 5000"?Silvanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01914650689645763319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-18617357518781413962007-07-02T20:01:00.000+01:002007-07-02T20:01:00.000+01:001) Fabsil tent waterproofer - if the tent is dry y...1) Fabsil tent waterproofer - if the tent is dry you can endure most things in the field<BR/>2) Wellies - except wet feet<BR/>3) Don't forget a pillow of some kind when you pack the sleeping bag.<BR/>4) Those little filter coffees that you put over a mug and pour boiling water into. Environmentally ruinous but the easiest way to get real coffee at your own tent 9especially if someone else makes Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-22424001099764565722007-07-02T19:21:00.000+01:002007-07-02T19:21:00.000+01:00Get yourself an Outwell Montana 6.Got two sleeping...Get yourself an Outwell Montana 6.<BR/>Got two sleeping compartments I can stand up in mine (6'4"). It's got a sewn in ground sheet so no creepy crawlies <BR/><BR/>AND<BR/><BR/>a hydostatic head of 5000.<BR/>(you won't get wet)Valentine Suicidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158284655510301196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-12869684841752344782007-07-02T17:37:00.000+01:002007-07-02T17:37:00.000+01:00I like James's suggestion but we'll have to go to ...I like James's suggestion but we'll have to go to Mitcham to get it. What about <A HREF="http://www.loftyshelters.com/" REL="nofollow">this</A>?Silvanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01914650689645763319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-49288524400917107052007-07-02T16:57:00.000+01:002007-07-02T16:57:00.000+01:00I like it!I like it!Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02338991522618100015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-76989506503240407732007-07-02T16:56:00.000+01:002007-07-02T16:56:00.000+01:00James means thisJames means <A HREF="http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_230915_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_33978_crumb_34005_parentcategoryrn_33978" REL="nofollow">this</A>Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02338991522618100015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-91425465578527118902007-07-02T16:50:00.000+01:002007-07-02T16:50:00.000+01:00what about this one http://www.halfords.com/webapp...what about this one http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_230915_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_33978_crumb_34005_parentcategoryrn_33978James Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999434760105303155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-62707785555034005422007-07-02T15:32:00.000+01:002007-07-02T15:32:00.000+01:00they look nice Gav. Are you suggesting this might ...they look nice Gav. Are you suggesting this might be a better option than a night <A HREF="http://www.urban75.org/photos/glasto/images/glasto134.jpg" REL="nofollow">under canvas</A>?Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02338991522618100015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-73103591342103553532007-07-02T14:51:00.000+01:002007-07-02T14:51:00.000+01:00www.feathers.co.ukcharlbury taxis will assist with...www.feathers.co.uk<BR/><BR/>charlbury taxis will assist with transport to and from<BR/><BR/>01608 810501<BR/><BR/>gehAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-88553793047389711172007-07-02T14:35:00.000+01:002007-07-02T14:35:00.000+01:00Yes, I agree with MG and Grahame, your one's tiny....Yes, I agree with MG and Grahame, your one's tiny. We need to be able to stand up in it and we need a porch.Silvanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01914650689645763319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826061.post-44959539009266246362007-07-02T14:31:00.000+01:002007-07-02T14:31:00.000+01:00if you can get a tent with some kind of "porch" ar...if you can get a tent with some kind of "porch" area it can make a big difference, allowing more space when you sleep and also a shelter from sun/rain in the morning. Wet wipes are essential too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com