It's become sort of an annual tradition. Second weekend in June, I disappear off to a field to live in squaller. I think it goes by the name of "Download Festival".
Either way, that time is now. Well....tomorrow.
Tomorrow, at roughly 8am, me and the convoy (ha, it's really just 2 cars) set off to East Midlands and Castle Donington. So right now I'm just starting to collect together everything I will/might need. This, of course, includes my TMobile G1. Can't exactly go sit in a field and not blog about it.
For those not in the know, Download Festival is the sort of reincarnation of Monsters of Rock, and this year the festival is more true to its roots than ever. Headliners, we have both AC/DC and Aerosmith! As well as a lot modern rock bands such as 30 Seconds to Mars.
Usually, Download is usually a way of getting a "med" tan without the flights or language barrier. But this year, ahhh this year, we have rain. Probably the first time in the 5 years I've been going, we actually have a forecast of complete dread. Time will tell of course, but I'm packing my Jack-In-A-Pack.
The biggest difference apart from the weather, is the extreme lack of funds. Normally I'll have enough cash to actually bring some home, but what with moving house and various car bills, this year looks a lot tighter than usual. Download, this year, will be on a shoe string.
As I go along I will probably post what works well, and what is a waste. Fresh from the fields.
Anyway, the next time you hear from me, I'll most likely be drenched and sitting in my tent. Toodles.
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