andy-y Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 You need to get a seat with a beer holder. You can get them in Tesco's for about ?4 and they're strong enough. i think they are sold out, we got some from Argos on sat for ?5.50 each, with beer holder!! the good times!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 Seat is sorted ?6 courtesy of asda Folds up and down, arm rests and drinks holder, pretty sturdy too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 For goodness sake mind and take yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Seeger Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 will a 6 D Cell Maglite do the trick? I'm going to have a thick moment and grudgingly admit to not knowing what a 6 d cell maglite is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Having looked at the line up this year I would recommend your iPod and a good book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommythejambo Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 beats waking up at 7am for three days and wondering what your gonna do till the afternoon. there no that strong anyway, there hardly vallies. Drink!!! Thats what I did last year. Only took a tent, sleeping bag, a spare pair of boxers, a toothbrush and toothpaste last year and I was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn artist Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Drink!!! true, there always that or make a dent in the south american market and you wont need sleep. you only really need an hour tops a day at festies anyway and looking at this years line up think there will be plenty of time to find that hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommythejambo Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 true, there always that or make a dent in the south american market and you wont need sleep. you only really need an hour tops a day at festies anyway and looking at this years line up think there will be plenty of time to find that hour. If it takes an hour to get you Lillian Gished I admire you in a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuno Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Take plenty of water, the taps are always hoachin' at peak times of the day. Also, whoever said take plenty dry socks is talking sense. If it rains you'll end up going through socks like Romanov does managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morry Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Pear cider from Ikea is an excellent Festival choice as its easier to drink for your breakfast than stale lager. Bring a Big jacket for night time as its freezing - even if you got sunstroke during the day! A flag is good for putting onto your tent so you can find it. The campsite is like an ethiopian refugee camp minus the ethiopians. Tents as far as the eye can see - Its HUGE! An old wheelbarrow is ideal for carting your stuff - the walk from carpark to campsite is massive - you dont want to be doing double runs! Also comes in handy has a seat/table/go-kart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Also, if you plan to have any fun at the campsite and when TITP closes (it used to be around 12ish mind) take a cheap mp3 player and cheap speakers. If they could be as cheap as you are willing to lose, that would be better. Don't go for baby wipes, take a bar of soap and a cloth, wash in the cold water sink bays. Take alternate footwear (two pair of trainers/boots, or one pair plus wellies) use one per day if weather is shocking. i would never have suggested babywipes as an alternative to the above. what do you think we are? hibs fans? they're still a bit of a festival essential! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Don't pitch your tent on the first blade of grass you see when you enter the camp site - Thats what the neds will do. Its at the bottom of a hill and will be very wet/muddy if/when it rains. We usually always aim for the the furthest away point in the campsite (usually somewhere in the direction behind the beat 106 bus or whatever its called) - Its high ground up there and we've never encountered any trouble. This year however, we're going posh and will be staying in the myhab village complete with "pristine" loos and showers just for myhab pass holders......... allegedly anyway! An old granny style shopping trolley is a good shout for carting your bevy from the car park to the campsite too as its a hell of a treck. We got one for ?15 from Argos and I rekon it'll fit around 3 crates of lager and a bit more in it - Got to be better than carrying it eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordeaux 03 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Don't pitch your tent on the first blade of grass you see when you enter the camp site - Thats what the neds will do. Its at the bottom of a hill and will be very wet/muddy if/when it rains. We usually always aim for the the furthest away point in the campsite (usually somewhere in the direction behind the beat 106 bus or whatever its called) - Its high ground up there and we've never encountered any trouble. This year however, we're going posh and will be staying in the myhab village complete with "pristine" loos and showers just for myhab pass holders......... allegedly anyway! An old granny style shopping trolley is a good shout for carting your bevy from the car park to the campsite too as its a hell of a treck. We got one for ?15 from Argos and I rekon it'll fit around 3 crates of lager and a bit more in it - Got to be better than carrying it eh. I wanted to get one of the myhab tent things but friends didn't fancy paying about ?100 for one. Would be interesting to see if you do get your own toliets, showers etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 What about a Chelsea strip with "Avram" on the back? Hang out in the dance tent, sure to freak a few folk out as they're chewing their faces off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Don't pitch your tent on the first blade of grass you see when you enter the camp site - Thats what the neds will do. Its at the bottom of a hill and will be very wet/muddy if/when it rains.We usually always aim for the the furthest away point in the campsite (usually somewhere in the direction behind the beat 106 bus or whatever its called) - Its high ground up there and we've never encountered any trouble. This year however, we're going posh and will be staying in the myhab village complete with "pristine" loos and showers just for myhab pass holders......... allegedly anyway! An old granny style shopping trolley is a good shout for carting your bevy from the car park to the campsite too as its a hell of a treck. We got one for ?15 from Argos and I rekon it'll fit around 3 crates of lager and a bit more in it - Got to be better than carrying it eh. Disco Dave spouts this claptrap every year and he's always wrong! I camp in Blue which is on the left as you go into the campsite and I've never had any bother with neds or water, even last year when the campsite was like a swamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 will a 6 D Cell Maglite do the trick? I hit my mate with my one of those once a bit harder than I meant to (just meant to tap him) and he cried and rolled around and claimed I had shattered his hip (he was actually ok, just in a bit of pain) so I'm guessing it'll do the trick with a decent bit of force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Disco Dave spouts this claptrap every year and he's always wrong! I camp in Blue which is on the left as you go into the campsite and I've never had any bother with neds or water, even last year when the campsite was like a swamp. Thats cos you're mental and run around in army fatigues and a lightsaber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecjambo Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 As long as you pitch your tent up away from the toilets you should be fine. By Saturday the reek off them is bad. By Sunday you can taste it as you approach them. Only had one person have a phone and hat nicked the twice ive been before apart from that no bother at all. Aye there is plenty of neds kicking about but just tell them where to go and they'l no bother you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Meant to say in my post way up the page. The two golden rules for what you take to T in the Park. 1) You've got to be able to get it from the Car Park to the camp site in a single trip. It is a very, very long way. 2) If you would be upset if you lost it - don't take it. Or at the very least, don't leave it unattended in your tent. Place wallet, mobile phone etc inside the very bottom of your sleeping bag while you are in it, otherwise on your person. I've heard lots of horror stories which could have been easily avoided. You know the type - "some radge nicked ma jeans from ma tent and ma wallet was in the back pocket". Personally, I've only ever had trouble once, back in 2003. Woke up at 4am to discover somebody had been in the tent while we were asleep, had gone through my small rucky (which had been at the foot of my sleeping bag), nicked my wee tranny radio, and squirted sun cream all over me and my pal. And we slept through it - what does that tell you about how wasted we were? Since then we leave a camping lantern on all night so it looks like we're still partying, and haven't had any more trouble. Although I doubt there would be another ned whose idea of fun was nicking crap radios and squirting sun cream, somehow....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Thats cos you're mental and run around in army fatigues and a lightsaber. I disagree with my being mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 Morrys idea with the Pear cider is definitly happening, was drinking it at the weekend and had been looking for some today I am now having 2 cool boxes, 1 with a crate and 1 with a couple of bottles of cider, juice and vodka Seat is bought The tablets, toilet roll and baby wipes are being bought with the shopping. Just need to choose a hat and shades :rolleyes:now and pretty much sorted. May go out and buy a couple of cheap crappy t-shirts too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Dassler Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Don't pitch your tent on the first blade of grass you see when you enter the camp site - Thats what the neds will do. Its at the bottom of a hill and will be very wet/muddy if/when it rains. We usually always aim for the the furthest away point in the campsite (usually somewhere in the direction behind the beat 106 bus or whatever its called) - Its high ground up there and we've never encountered any trouble. This year however, we're going posh and will be staying in the myhab village complete with "pristine" loos and showers just for myhab pass holders......... allegedly anyway! An old granny style shopping trolley is a good shout for carting your bevy from the car park to the campsite too as its a hell of a treck. We got one for ?15 from Argos and I rekon it'll fit around 3 crates of lager and a bit more in it - Got to be better than carrying it eh. I'll be looking for a refund if this does not transpire. It does look like the whole thing is run by crusties so you never really know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn artist Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I'll be looking for a refund if this does not transpire. It does look like the whole thing is run by crusties so you never really know. dont hold your breath, all the pre pitched tents and teepee areas at connect where soon overrun by the rest of the campsite even tho they where kind of set aside. a lot of the empty ones where also moved into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Badgy Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I am now having 2 cool boxes, 1 with a crate and 1 with a couple of bottles of cider, juice and vodka You won't be allowed to take glass bottles in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Earplugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Incase it rains take some zip-lock bags up wi you, I usually keep my phone, money and beer tokens in one if its ****in it down to keep them dry. Ended up with a mush of beer tokens in my pocket one year, never making that mistake again especially at ?4.50 odds a token! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy-y Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Incase it rains take some zip-lock bags up wi you, I usually keep my phone, money and beer tokens in one if its ****in it down to keep them dry. Ended up with a mush of beer tokens in my pocket one year, never making that mistake again especially at ?4.50 odds a token! ?4.50 drink tokens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 ?4.50 drink tokens? Were they not ?3.10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy-y Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 check this forum out, a few good pointers, especially about the tent thiefs!! http://www.efestivals.co.uk/forums/index.php?showforum=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Were they not ?3.10? They were last year but from what ive heard theyve gone up to ?4.50 this year! Ridiculous increase if true but it wouldnt surprise me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy-y Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 They were last year but from what ive heard theyve gone up to ?4.50 this year! Ridiculous increase if true but it wouldnt surprise me i know inflation is going up lots but 45%?????? doubt it!!:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 They were last year but from what ive heard theyve gone up to ?4.50 this year! Ridiculous increase if true but it wouldnt surprise me They were about ?2.80 about 5 years ago with small or no increases year on year. No way will they be ?4.50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Dassler Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 They were about ?2.80 about 5 years ago with small or no increases year on year. No way will they be ?4.50. Correct. At the very very most they will be ?3.50. And even that would be pushing it. ?3.20 i reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 They were about ?2.80 about 5 years ago with small or no increases year on year. No way will they be ?4.50. I hope not, just what I heard off a mate, he could be talking ****e! Anyone taking fancy dress for the friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skotskosparta Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 This year however, we're going posh and will be staying in the myhab village complete with "pristine" loos and showers just for myhab pass holders......... allegedly anyway! Do you think they will beat the big tent me and the water had in 2002, 19 of us in the living room area with room to spare!! memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy-y Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I hope not, just what I heard off a mate, he could be talking ****e! Anyone taking fancy dress for the friday? my mates and i have superman, bananaman, zorro etc etc outfits we bought fo a stag doo but were not taking them, too much to carry!! we have pre ordered crates of cold Tennants for each day. ?25 for 24 cans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy-y Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Do you think they will beat the big tent me and the water had in 2002, 19 of us in the living room area with room to spare!! memories like this one????????? http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001001&productId=1500153671&langId=-1&engine=froogle&keyword=Pro+Action+Scout+20+Person+Tent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 my mates and i have superman, bananaman, zorro etc etc outfits we bought fo a stag doo but were not taking them, too much to carry!! we have pre ordered crates of cold Tennants for each day. ?25 for 24 cans So far we've got superman, buzz lightyear, batman, robin, superted and bananaman. Couple of others still to decide, just simple costumes, nothing heavy to carry! Was thinking about getting the pre-order tennents but decided to save my money n carry mine up in a cool-bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy-y Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 So far we've got superman, buzz lightyear, batman, robin, superted and bananaman. Couple of others still to decide, just simple costumes, nothing heavy to carry! Was thinking about getting the pre-order tennents but decided to save my money n carry mine up in a cool-bag ill make sure to look out for u lot on Fri then!! were getting the bus on fri morning, not sure how far away we get dropped off but were staying beside the beat 106 bus apparently, (ive never been)!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skotskosparta Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 like this one????????? http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001001&productId=1500153671&langId=-1&engine=froogle&keyword=Pro+Action+Scout+20+Person+Tent NAH man, more like this. 3 x double rooms, we used two and the third one was our storage room, when it rained the rest of the gang came in for a dry drink and puff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy-y Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 NAH man, more like this. 3 x double rooms, we used two and the third one was our storage room, when it rained the rest of the gang came in for a dry drink and puff!! thats mint ours is not so 'mint' lol like this one! http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000U71L1A/nextag4-21/ref=nosim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Do you think they will beat the big tent me and the water had in 2002, 19 of us in the living room area with room to spare!! memories I believe there will be a few visitors staying at the Stott/Clifford mansion this year. Namely Messrs Durie & Lawson (I hope its fire proof!). Will probably pay them a visit when its pishin it doon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 NAH man, more like this. 3 x double rooms, we used two and the third one was our storage room, when it rained the rest of the gang came in for a dry drink and puff!! Ours is pretty big, 3 4-man bedrooms and a massive living area! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.N.T.H. Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 NAH man, more like this. 3 x double rooms, we used two and the third one was our storage room, when it rained the rest of the gang came in for a dry drink and puff!! That's pretty gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skotskosparta Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 That's pretty gay. You think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsswc Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Don't take a stove, if they catch you they will tell you to turn it off anyway It says you're allowed to take a wee stove on the TITP website I'm sure. A couple of questions, a few people have said you can leave the campsite and walk into Kinross, I was under the impression that you couldn't leave the campsite all weekend?? And when people are referring to the car park in this thread, is that the same place you get dropped off if you're getting the bus yeah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 :107years: It says you're allowed to take a wee stove on the TITP website I'm sure. A couple of questions, a few people have said you can leave the campsite and walk into Kinross, I was under the impression that you couldn't leave the campsite all weekend?? And when people are referring to the car park in this thread, is that the same place you get dropped off if you're getting the bus yeah? Camping stove: I think you're right. Open fires are a no no though. Campsite: Closes between 2 am and 7am or something like that. Outwith those hours you can come and go as you please providing you have your wristband and ticket. Bus: Drops you off at the drop off point which is next to the campsite entrance. The car park is where the cars park and is miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 going for the first time so not 100% what to take so looking for anything Ive missed Got Tent, Sleeping bag, clothes, cool bag, beer, sun tan lotion if hot, some snacky food things, spare battery for phone, sunglasses, hat What else should I be looking to take? You might need some of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsswc Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 :107years: Camping stove: I think you're right. Open fires are a no no though. Campsite: Closes between 2 am and 7am or something like that. Outwith those hours you can come and go as you please providing you have your wristband and ticket. Bus: Drops you off at the drop off point which is next to the campsite entrance. The car park is where the cars park and is miles away. Cheers, good news on all 3 fronts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 :107years: Camping stove: I think you're right. Open fires are a no no though. Campsite: Closes between 2 am and 7am or something like that. Outwith those hours you can come and go as you please providing you have your wristband and ticket. Bus: Drops you off at the drop off point which is next to the campsite entrance. The car park is where the cars park and is miles away. **** knows where the smiley came from. I never put it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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