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Metal_Martin · **Posted:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:39 pm

Emberfire wrote:

just need to look up Pontins on Tripadvisor.

That made me laugh so much I tried it:

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i should have known better having stayed at this god forsaken place before but as my son lives in liverpool i am limited to where i can stay. I thought i would pay for an 'upgrade' as previously the apartments were totally pants. For an extra £50 we got a microwave, toaster and 'clean linen' . However this was balance out by having a broken cooker, broken fridge, no heating and no hot water. When i complained i was met by total apathy. They did however fix the cooker but took over 90 minutes to cook a pizza ! The general cleanliness was awful and the entertainment non exhistent, unless you like bingo. I bought some food and asked the staff member if i could take it into the bar with me. He said " do waht you like mate its sh1te here" Went on to say that all the blue coats had been sacked the previous week and everyone had thier hours cut. Everytime you asked for something it was an ordeal. I cannot think of any positives other than it is a location to visit other places. The apartments are freezing and my son had to wear his clothes in bed due to the cold. The 'restaurant' had chicken nuggets,fried chicken, chips, sausages, bacon and macarroni cheese, presumably for the vegetarians.....I could go on but have caught the pontins apathy. All i would say is AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Won't be going there then. LOL. Maybe we could suggest the bluecoats fill in for Ace?

HornyToad · **Joined:** Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:20 am **Posts:** 7526

metalicbear wrote:

90 minutes to cook a pizza :shock:

get pissed at hrh instead and eat the pizza without cooking it :lol:

graham p · **Posted:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:46 pm

Seems weird to me that someone would go to a festival for 1 band, would make more sense to have gone to one of his own shows.

We've been over this many times, the T&C's clearly state what's what, talk to the organisers direct, as we can't really help you on here.[/quote]

Well funny you should say that coz I booked HRH 2 on the strength of BLS,however I did find a few other gems over the weekend and met some top people and thats why I keep going back.But as others have said you would be better off contacting Fleur direct to get the answer to your questions.I would strongly advise you to come to the event anyway as it is always great.

Ravendark · **Posted:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:51 pm

metalicbear wrote:

graham p wrote:

Well funny you should say that coz I booked HRH 2 on the strength of BLS,however I did find a few other gems over the weekend and met some top people and thats why I keep going back.But as others have said you would be better off contacting Fleur direct to get the answer to your questions.I would strongly advise you to come to the event anyway as it is always great.

Obviously there will be one stand out act for you, mine was also BLS at HRH 2, but there will always be others you like as well.

I just find it strange that someone would buy a ticket to a festival just for one band and no one else.

I just have a vision in my head of them standing outside until Ace hits the stage :lol:

Is Elvis still playing?

graham p · **Posted:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:55 pm

No he has broken his squirrel :lol:

Tiger · **Posted:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:56 pm

graham p wrote:

Seems weird to me that someone would go to a festival for 1 band, would make more sense to have gone to one of his own shows.

We've been over this many times, the T&C's clearly state what's what, talk to the organisers direct, as we can't really help you on here.

Well funny you should say that coz I booked HRH 2 on the strength of BLS,however I did find a few other gems over the weekend and met some top people and thats why I keep going back.But as others have said you would be better off contacting Fleur direct to get the answer to your questions.I would strongly advise you to come to the event anyway as it is always great.[/quote]

Not really as HRH was announced first and depends where abouts in the country you are based too - And Ace was only doing a few shows. I have booked day tickets for a fest before to see the headliner before so can see why folks are gutted.

lrostoke · **Joined:** Thu Mar 04, 2010 9:20 pm **Posts:** 232

It's probably pretty common for people to pay only to see one band, How many gigs have people been with 2 or 3 support acts and the place as seemed empty and then fills up when the headliner comes on.
I like to see as much as possible for my money

and sometimes the support can be a suprise.

Ravendark · **Posted:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:58 pm

graham p wrote:

No he has broken his squirrel :lol:

hope his nuts are OK

Metal_Martin · **Posted:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:00 pm

lrostoke wrote:

It's probably pretty common for people to pay only to see one band, How many gigs have people been with 2 or 3 support acts and the place as seemed empty and then fills up when the headliner comes on.
I like to see as much as possible for my money

and sometimes the support can be a suprise.

I've bought tickets just because KISS have been announced as Headliners - including Download in 2008. But there were other bands that were there. I love checking out new bands at festivals, couple I am looking forward to this weekend. Reckless love are one.

Spaced Ace · **Posted:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:02 pm

I travelled from the Isle of Man to see KISS headline Donington in 2008. Wasn't arsed about the rest of the bill. Except High On Fire. And Motorhead.

Refunds.

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