older woman seeks others!!

Jilly · #1 30-01-2011, 10:35 PM

Hello everyone,

I find myself, aged 50+ attending glasto for the 3rd time. I camp with family and friends however they are mostly in couples and I would really like to know if anyone out there is in a similar position and would be up for a a bit of meet and exploring? Or if anyone knows of any pre-existing groups of saddo singles of men and women in my position that I can join?

Far out (!)

Jilly

stinkywitch · #2 31-01-2011, 07:47 AM

Hi Jilly, welcome to the forum. I'm pretty sure you won't have any problems finding new friends at glasto. Get to know us on the forum and meet up with us when we have our little get together.

Jilly · #3 03-02-2011, 12:00 AM

Thanks that sounds good. its so amasing its nice to share it.

Glasto oldie · #4 03-02-2011, 08:23 AM

Hi Jilly,

snap!! I'm the wrong side of 60, third Glasto, going with my son and meeting friends who are couples with kids. Would be great to meet up with others in a similar position. I'm sure we cant be the only 'saddo' singles!!

Jilly · #5 03-02-2011, 01:54 PM

That is fab, look forward to it, its great to share the experience. As you say they may be others in the same boat, there must be in the vast amount of people that are there. What is your favorite part?

subtitlesonly · #6 03-02-2011, 10:09 PM

fifty *cough* also,been going since 197 *cough* , not missed one since 98, and don't intend missing any more ever again. Always camp with a group of over 40's single m & f friends usually somewhere up Home ground. Been taking my little boy since 2000 , except he's not a little boy anymore

Glasto oldie · #7 04-02-2011, 01:24 PM

Hi Jilly

Looking foreward to meeting up.
My favourite Glasto bits? Love some of the big names eg Muse, Neil Young but also enjoy the less well known names that you just come across, in fact those
surprises are often the best. Also enjoy the green fields the amazing food and best of all the wonderful atmosphere.
What sre your best bits?
Kay.

Jilly · #8 06-02-2011, 11:20 AM

Hi Kay and subtitlesonly,
My favorite bits are the theatre field and Shangrila although just being there and the great atmosphere of acceptance to be who ever you want to be is great.
Looking forward to meeting new people who know about different bits and enhance the experience.
Jilly

kiwi · #9 09-05-2011, 11:46 AM

I sent a message but dont know if it went through. Showing my age already lol Yes i am of the older persuasion (still crazy though)and would love to meet some like minded people. Any meeting places sorted?

f_paul123 · #10 09-05-2011, 01:06 PM

Hi Jilly (and all the others over the magic number!) I'm also 50+, second timer and flying solo again. Great to learn there are so many others in the same boat and would love to meet up.

I've just clicked ... it's NEXT MONTH!!

Paul

Glasto oldie · #11 09-05-2011, 02:56 PM

Hi guys,
This is looking really good, that's 4 or 5 oldies so far I bet there are a few more out there too. We will have a whale of a time!!! I don't think any plans have been made for meeting up yet anyone got any suggestions? When are you all planning to arrive?
Oooh! it's getting close now :-)))

stinkywitch · #12 09-05-2011, 07:01 PM

whatme is getting on a bit!

Glasto oldie · #13 09-05-2011, 07:38 PM

Jilly · #14 09-05-2011, 10:49 PM

This is good news, no where sorted yet, when are you getting there???

f_paul123 · #15 10-05-2011, 06:27 AM

Coming down from Brighton by coach on the Wednesday and should be there at about 11.30. Not sure where to camp yet, but thinking about Park Home Ground unless the forecast is bad (not that it will be of course!).

Best moment from last year? (my first). Really hard to pick, but possibly coming onto the site for the first time on the Wednesday morning, in fantastic sunshine, buying a pint in the first bar I came to (near the Meeting Point) and just sitting on a bench outside taking it all in. Hundreds of amazing moments after that though.

Paul

kiwi · #16 10-05-2011, 08:29 AM

Getting there about 3.30 on wed, be good to see you all and show the young folk how its done lol

No camp site sorted yet going to see what the weather is going to be like

kiwi · #17 10-05-2011, 08:31 AM

maybe pennard or home grownd

kiwi · #18 10-05-2011, 08:31 AM

maybe pennard or home ground

Glasto oldie · #19 10-05-2011, 09:24 AM

Plan to arrive Tues night, not fall asleep in the car AGAIN!!

and not be at the back of the queue AGAIN

Aiming for Kidney Mead.

Can't wait

akicif · #20 10-05-2011, 06:28 PM

And another oldie sigining in.... 51 and this will be my seventh Glastonbury (two with my daughter in 1999/2000, two working 2007/8 and 2009/10 with a friend).

Campsites used: Holts 1999 and 2009 (almost my favourite: pity it's unusable this time); Dragon Field 2000 (fun when the lorry parked through the fence and turned into an extra pedestrian gate); outside the fence to the North 2007/2008 (stewards' and medics' camping area) and Park home just down from the entrance to the Park in 2010....

KarenEH · #21 11-05-2011, 12:56 AM

I'm also 50+ and going for the 3rd time!! Will be with family and friends and hopefully pitching in Lower Mead, always good to find new friends though! Eek! Not long now!!

Jilly · #22 11-05-2011, 10:14 PM

How about meeting up Wed, West holts, suggest near the stage??? how about 6pm?

Glasto oldie · #23 12-05-2011, 07:33 AM

Sounds good to me.

f_paul123 · #24 12-05-2011, 08:23 AM

... sounds good to me too. I think we have a plan!

kiwi · #25 14-05-2011, 04:09 AM

count me in too

Lou's other half · #26 14-05-2011, 04:17 AM

Well, although Lou and I are mere teenagers (shh, don't tell our bodies

) we may well come along and say hello too!

Jilly · #27 17-05-2011, 08:20 PM

Looking good, really excited!!!

Jilly · #28 11-06-2011, 09:25 AM

Glasto is nearly here now, anticipation is rising!!! Looking forward to meeting you all. Just checking 6pm by West holts stage good for everyone??
Jilly

stinkywitch · #29 11-06-2011, 09:28 AM

We should be there from about 2pm

can't bummin wait!

Glasto oldie · #30 11-06-2011, 10:13 AM

I'm ready

See you on wed at 6pm

Cherielabombe · #31 14-06-2011, 11:48 PM

Hi guys, how do you feel about a solo lady traveler quickly approaching middle age (38) possibly meeting up as well? I am definitely fun at parties - first Glasto SUPER excited!

KarenEH · #32 14-06-2011, 11:52 PM

Blimey! 38 is middle aged?? I call that young!

Cherielabombe · #33 15-06-2011, 12:05 AM

Moving fast, not there yet!!

subtitlesonly · #34 15-06-2011, 10:11 AM

middle aged !!!!!!!!

of course you're welcome, Brothers Bar, West Holts from 2pm, come and mingle and you'll soon be making friends

Jilly · #35 15-06-2011, 08:05 PM

I think thats great more the merrier!!

mrmog · #36 16-06-2011, 02:39 PM

Can I come too?

This is my first Glasto and I'm flying solo until my daughters arrive late Friday.
And when they do arrive, they won't want their old dad hanging around with them.
Mind you - the feeling will be mutual!

I'm arriving Tues night, putting up 3 tents on Wed morning - Yes 3 tents!! (one for me, one for my 2 girls and possibly another for their friends who arrive on Thursday).
After that, I'll definitely need a

Glasto oldie · #37 16-06-2011, 04:23 PM

Of course, you'll be very welcome.
Not long now

mrmog · #38 16-06-2011, 04:53 PM

Thank you so much, I'm really looking forward to it.

Glasto-mum · #39 16-06-2011, 05:00 PM

Hi all lovely grown-ups! Sadly I'm not landing till late Thursday - the good news is Glasto-dad will be around so maybe he'll turn up

Jilly · #40 21-06-2011, 04:54 PM

See you all tomorrow!!!