Another week has now passed which means it is now time for my weekly round up post Ramblings Of A StressedMum -01/06/2023. My house is still so quiet and strange without Max.
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Health
As I shared last week, I have to go for a face to face diabetic dr appointment, next week. This could be why I am itching so much. I have swapped to drinking tea, and only have 2 coffees a day now, plus watching sugar intake.
Even while away at the weekend, apart from once ice cream I was very good. Although with it being so hot all I wanted was water.
I am hating the not knowing, and maybe having to make huge changes to my diet, which is really not helping my mood at all.
Festival
Last Thursday we headed off to my very first festival and camping experience. We headed off early and made our way to Port Talbot for the In It Together Festival. Luckily, we went for the Thursday night extra and so glad we did.
We found a pitch and started setting up, as the site got busier and busier. Once we had finished with our trips back to the car, and everything was set up. We went for a walk to see what was going on. Considering the Thursday night was a sell out, there was hardly anything open.
We did pay for VIP which meant nicer toilets and showers, plus a VIP area in the main arena area, which boasted shade, table service, cocktails etc.
Friday
In their FAQ’s they state that facilities would be open from 8am for food etc. On Friday morning after disturbed sleep from being so cold during the night. We went to see what we could find for breakfast, apparently nothing was opening until 10am, you could not even buy a bottle of water.
Friday more people were turning up, and we heard quite a few people asking if they could open up more areas as there was no room to pitch tents.
We had a lovely Friday, and after a busy day, headed to bed to be woken up by one hell of an argument.
Saturday
I was sitting outside when the woman opposite me, apologised about the previous night. Apparently the tent next to them were running around naked, and were being out of control. Even with my hot flushes, I had so many layers on so no idea how they could do that. They were apparently thrown off site.
While talking to her, she was asking how we were finding it. They were fairly local and went last year, and said it was amazing. This year it was awful, facilities were disgusting, everywhere was filthy. I explained that we had the VIP bands and the showers and toilets were ok and cleaned regularly.
Sunday
We went for a shower to freshen up, and the sign had changed to anyone. I went to shower and omg they were so disgusting I gave it a miss. Came out and asked one of the girls if they were being cleaned, she did not know. Found someone with a walkie talkie, who radioed someone to clean them.
There is so much more we saw as well. Would we go back again no. I have emailed In It Together who have yet to reply. It seems that it is all about money and getting tickets sold, and not following up on what they offer. If you are thinking of going I would suggest finding another festival to go too. Luckily we have one more local in September to go to which will hopefully be better.
You had to be body searched and have your bags searched before entering. This was fine, but it was not uniform across the entrances. Sadly on Friday a 16 year old died due to drugs and two others were in a critical condition.
Fathers Day
Not long now until we show our Dads how much we love them, which is why I am still working hard on my Fathers Day Gift Guide, where I have been adding more gift ideas.
Giveaways
I do love hosting giveaways and giving you the opportunity to win some great prizes. Make sure you keep checking back as I have a new giveaway going live today. Here are my current giveaways.
I’m looking forward to the camping and festival experiences! Taking my family is also on my list of things to do.
It was different, I do think I would be too scared to take kids with me just because of the crowds
not been festivals since covid – thus year I’m going to two – so excited
Good luck with diabetes doc
We have another one in September. I have my appointment tomorrow so will find out what is happening
Can’t say I like the sound of the festival, definitely not for me I like my home comfort too much. They could at least provide decent facilities
It was the facilities and providing what people pay for that let it down
The festival and camping experience sounds nice! I also want to take my family.
I would give this one a miss
You have quite a week there! I feel you about waking up to an argument, not so good.
It was an experience
Sad to hear that the festival was disappointing. Hope the September festival is better!
Thank you, if I hadn’t heard so many others say the same, I would have thought it was me
That’s crazy! I can’t believe that a girl died whilst you were there. I’ve always known facilities to be really bad at festivals, but I did expect better for VIP. I can’t even imagine how bad the showers were. And sometimes a hot shower can make such a big difference during a cold night.
It was apparently to do with drugs, but as I said the security was very hit and miss. When VIP bands were being checked they were fine as soon as they changed they were disgusting. Plus everrything started closing down on Sunday nd not Monday
Festival sounds like it started okay but not great overall especially with VIP. So sad to hear someone died.
I know and the worst thing is the events company doesn’t seem to care
A festival with camping! This must have been soooo much fun! I would love to experience something like that.
It was fun but very cold at night