Electric Picnic 2011

drunkmonkey · 28-08-2011 7:19pm

AdMMM wrote: »

I've also decided not to bring my iPhone.

Me too, time to dust off auld faithful

AdMMM · 28-08-2011 7:22pm

This is what I found lurking in my drawers:

Even has snake on it.

H8GHOTI · 28-08-2011 7:45pm

mutley18 wrote: »

Please let these Seasick reports be true! Missed both his gigs last year, I won't be missing him this year if it's true. How come they don't have a timetable for the salty dog stage inside the lanyards you buy at the gate? Or did I just miss it last year? Must dig out last years and check...

Same here. I wanted to catch him on the Salty Dog but last year there wasn't even a timetable available for it online.
There is this year so maybe it'll be the the lanyards as well.

I think the idea behind it, is it's meant to be a bit of a secret.
But any time I passed it last year it seemed quiet enough, so maybe they'll advetise it a bit more this year.

mand0621 · 28-08-2011 11:01pm

This is a long shot but worth a try!!
Does anybody have family camping tickets for EP but dont want to camp there? I have 2 general camping tickets but as we now have no babysitter at the last minute I desperately need to swap them for family tickets, Maybe someone has family tickets and dont have kids, or would prefer to camp with friends...
Would travel ANYWHERE to collect them

dominiquecruz · 28-08-2011 11:34pm

mand0621 wrote: »

This is a long shot but worth a try!!
Does anybody have family camping tickets for EP but dont want to camp there? I have 2 general camping tickets but as we now have no babysitter at the last minute I desperately need to swap them for family tickets, Maybe someone has family tickets and dont have kids, or would prefer to camp with friends...
Would travel ANYWHERE to collect them

Check this out: http://forum.electricpicnic.ie/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=19093

LostinKildare · 28-08-2011 11:56pm

mand0621 wrote: »

This is a long shot but worth a try!!
Does anybody have family camping tickets for EP but dont want to camp there? I have 2 general camping tickets but as we now have no babysitter at the last minute I desperately need to swap them for family tickets, Maybe someone has family tickets and dont have kids, or would prefer to camp with friends...
Would travel ANYWHERE to collect them

If you don't get them, you can still camp in any of the other campsites -- our kid stayed with us last year in the Quiet Campsite, which was fine. And actually, we were twice invited by EP organisers to move to the Family Campsite if we wanted.
Since this year they are refusing to allow adults without children into the Family site, they'll likely be plenty of room there and if you show up with kids they might just let you in even if you don't have the right ticket.

29-08-2011 12:26am

Campervans can go in anytime cant they? Was gonna go down Friday evening, but someone told me in the past they could only go in on thursdays.

Just checked the weather, its all conflicting at the moment. Will probably be a bit of rain tho.

danniemcq · 29-08-2011 8:19am

Fishooks12 wrote: »

Was wondering where I should aim to set up tent? Looking to party and serenade lasses with my uke but also somewhere for a bit of kip in the wee hours??

far far far away from me

LostinKildare · 29-08-2011 9:22am

mutley18 wrote: »

Please let these Seasick reports be true! Missed both his gigs last year, I won't be missing him this year if it's true. How come they don't have a timetable for the salty dog stage inside the lanyards you buy at the gate? Or did I just miss it last year? Must dig out last years and check...

Ah, damn. I asked about this on EP's Facebook wall and they said the IT is mistaken. No Seasick Steve.

Grrr the Times for getting my hopes up

donal666 · 29-08-2011 10:43am

Hi all,

EP newbie here - anyone have a lowdown on the different campsites in terms of walking distance, noise etc?? Coming from Dublin on Fri afternoon so any help would be appreciated...

Fishooks12 · 29-08-2011 11:20am

danniemcq wrote: »

far far far away from me

Congrats on being an asshole. I wouldn't mind actually being recommended a good camp-site without the cynical bull**** from above poster

danniemcq · 29-08-2011 11:44am

Fishooks12 wrote: »

Congrats on being an asshole. I wouldn't mind actually being recommended a good camp-site without the cynical bull**** from above poster

wow...

In all fairness the majority of people will want to kick the crap out of anyone who sits in a campsite playing bad cover versions of soppy songs while everyone in the area is dying of hangovers. I know for a fact that people have moved from areas of the campsites because of Damien Rice being played over and over again as someone tries to impress some hippy for the weekend. I know you are a festival noob and probably think it’s a great idea but really… its not.

wait you aren't even a festival noob... gawd

Fishooks12 · 29-08-2011 11:51am

danniemcq wrote: »

wow...

In all fairness the majority of people will want to kick the crap out of anyone who sits in a campsite playing bad cover versions of soppy songs while everyone in the area is dying of hangovers. I know for a fact that people have moved from areas of the campsites because of Damien Rice being played over and over again as someone tries to impress some hippy for the weekend. I know you are a festival noob and probably think it’s a great idea but really… its not.

Man, have you ever heard of a joke. I have been to many a festival (and house party) where some dope starts throwing out the oasis in an effort to try and get his hole, I don't even own a uke! Can you recommend a good camp-site for me though seeing as you seem to have EP experience!

I was just reading over my original comment and It may not have been too obvious that I was being sarcastic about the Uke part......should have used a smiley!

irishbuzz · 29-08-2011 12:05pm

Fellow Picnickers,

Does the onsite off-licence only accept online pre-bookings, or can you pop-in and buy some drink on the Saturday or Sunday?

danniemcq · 29-08-2011 12:06pm

Fishooks12 wrote: »

Man, have you ever heard of a joke. I have been to many a festival (and house party) where some dope starts throwing out the oasis in an effort to try and get his hole, I don't even own a uke! Can you recommend a good camp-site for me though seeing as you seem to have EP experience!

I was just reading over my original comment and It may not have been too obvious that I was being sarcastic about the Uke part......should have used a smiley!

Ah right, yeah the internet has a habit of messing with peoples comments! Guess my bad too! Personally I recommend the red campsite, close to arena, close to all the shops and stalls, its where I camped the last 5 years, bit of an extra walk from the car parks though. If you are looking for late night parties Oscar Wilde is probably your best choice. You’ll be near the salty dog stage and trenchtown. Both excellent for when the main arena closes.

Enjoy the weekend!

AdMMM · 29-08-2011 12:33pm

Looks like I shouldn't rely on Metcheck.com for weather forecasts. Or at least I hope I shouldn't be able to rely on them - look at the wind!!!!

threein99 · 29-08-2011 12:40pm

AdMMM wrote: »

Looks like I shouldn't rely on Metcheck.com for weather forecasts. Or at least I hope I shouldn't be able to rely on them - look at the wind!!!!

I may get the extra long tent pegs for that :eek:

I usually go by accuweather and their 5 day forecast is predicting rain for friday and saturday, hopefully its not too much.

electronic · 29-08-2011 12:41pm

Does anybody know if its possible to use a one day ticket for the sunday to get in to the picnic after midnight saturday as its technically a sunday .I am working friday and saturday so wouldnt be down until around midnight and it would be alot handier than having to pay 240 for a day of music

FastFuse · 29-08-2011 12:47pm

Ladies & Gents

I don't plan to avail of the EP Off Licence as the funds are tight. If anyone knows of local off licence deals in the lead up please drop a post in here as to what and where. I'm not having much luck online. Looking for decent beer ata decent price.

A friend is travelling down on Wednesday for work and ahs agreed to bring a tray down for me

Cheers in advance.

threein99 · 29-08-2011 12:48pm

electronic wrote: »

Does anybody know if its possible to use a one day ticket for the sunday to get in to the picnic after midnight saturday as its technically a sunday .I am working friday and saturday so wouldnt be down until around midnight and it would be alot handier than having to pay 240 for a day of music

I wouldnt think so, theres prob a certain time they starting letting the daytrippers in on Sunday.

danniemcq · 29-08-2011 12:55pm

yeah they'd have to have a set time, it would get wayyyyy to messy otherwise

babymanval · 29-08-2011 1:01pm

FastFuse wrote: »

Ladies & Gents

I don't plan to avail of the EP Off Licence as the funds are tight. If anyone knows of local off licence deals in the lead up please drop a post in here as to what and where. I'm not having much luck online. Looking for decent beer ata decent price.

A friend is travelling down on Wednesday for work and ahs agreed to bring a tray down for me

Cheers in advance.

24 cans of Heineken in Tesco for €30? (2 x 12 pack @ €15 each)? My tipple of choice in any case.

Fishooks12 · 29-08-2011 2:06pm

FastFuse wrote: »

Ladies & Gents

I don't plan to avail of the EP Off Licence as the funds are tight. If anyone knows of local off licence deals in the lead up please drop a post in here as to what and where. I'm not having much luck online. Looking for decent beer ata decent price.

A friend is travelling down on Wednesday for work and ahs agreed to bring a tray down for me

Cheers in advance.

24 Tuborg in Lidl for 20 beans, can't go wrong.

Fishooks12 · 29-08-2011 2:07pm

Anyone know if the AI hurling final will be shown anywhere or will I have to venture into town??

danniemcq · 29-08-2011 2:11pm

you'll have to head to town i'd say. They never show any sporting events AFAIK

heebusjeebus · 29-08-2011 2:16pm

It's not much of a walk to the town anyway so shouldnt be too bad.

mand0621 · 29-08-2011 2:29pm

LostinKildare wrote: »

If you don't get them, you can still camp in any of the other campsites -- our kid stayed with us last year in the Quiet Campsite, which was fine. And actually, we were twice invited by EP organisers to move to the Family Campsite if we wanted.
Since this year they are refusing to allow adults without children into the Family site, they'll likely be plenty of room there and if you show up with kids they might just let you in even if you don't have the right ticket.

Really? maybe we will take the chance then..Had planned to stay in the quiet campsite if we didnt get a swap, but there doesnt seem to be one the year or am I missing it on the map?