western australia

Getting Too Old for Sitting on the Grass

@JudyEv (343707)

Rockingham, Australia

January 22, 2016 9:03pm CST

Tomorrow we are going to Perth to stay with friends and will be away four nights. Opportunities for MyLotting might be limited. Tomorrow evening we are going to a concert featuring The Waifs who were originally from Albany on Western Australia's south coast. The two girls are now based in the USA but I don't know where the third member, a guy, is based. I know they are all some distance from each other. We booked tickets for a group of eight and have just read the small print about the site. We'll be sitting on the grass but no chairs, beanbags, etc are allowed. Oh dear, I wonder how we'll get up off the grass when it's all over? A small picnic blanket is okay. We can't take Eskies (cooler bags), definitely can't take alcohol although we can buy it there, can only take unopened water or cool drink (soda) but we can fill empty water bottles for free. Respectfully priced food and drink will be available whatever that means. Next time we'll read the fine print first. Makes our house concerts seem like a doddle.

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@mom210 (9115)

• United States

23 Jan 16

I agree that sitting on the glass is not ideal, but I hope you can make the best of it and enjoy it.

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Jan 16

We've paid our money now so we'll have a great time whether we like it or not.

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@paigea (36315)

• Canada

24 Jan 16

@JudyEv I heard someone say something like that to their child once at the ski hill. "We are on vacation and we are having fun. Stop whining!"

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@mom210 (9115)

• United States

27 Jan 16

@paigea Sometimes you gotta let those kids know when they are having fun

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

23 Jan 16

Oh dear, I can certainly understand your concerns about getting up off the grass! I still don't mind doing it, but it is getting more & more difficult to get up again gracefully. Enjoy the concert and your time away!

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

24 Jan 16

@JudyEv my husband would never get up again from ground or floor level, he'd need a crane to help him!

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Jan 16

I don't even care about the 'graceful' bit - just want to be sure I can get up. We can lean against each other and look sideways for a while then swap sides but Vince doesn't think he can turn his head far enough to look sideways. Should be a fun night!!!

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jan 16

@valmnz I think we might be relying on the two younger ones.

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@kaka135 (14935)

• Malaysia

27 Jan 16

I can imagine it can be quite uncomfortable for some people sitting on the grass. I enjoy sitting on the grass, but perhaps not for too long, unless I can lie down. Hope you'll find yourself a better solution to get rid of the discomfort and enjoy the concert!

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@kaka135 (14935)

• Malaysia

28 Jan 16

@JudyEv Good that you managed the discomfort, and hope the standing up was not too tiring for you all. Yes, I think we really need to read properly before we purchase such tickets. I wonder if everyone else knew about this before they bought the tickets.

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Jan 16

@kaka135 Many took along picnic chairs as they were all lined up along the fence to be picked up after the concert finished.

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Jan 16

We stood up for half the concert so we managed but we might think twice about going to the same venue again.

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@BigMoney25 (1286)

• Philippines

23 Jan 16

I don't think someone is too old to sit on the grass I mean age is just a number, Have fun with your trip my friend! @JudyEv

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Jan 16

As you get older it gets quite uncomfortable sitting with your legs straight out in front - and I'm too stiff to cross my legs. Age might be a number but it brings with it tired backs and aching legs. If I thought I would be comfortable I'd be quite happy to sit on the grass. But the rest of it will be fun.

@LadyDuck (472388)

• Switzerland

23 Jan 16

Oh poor Judy, sitting on the grass is not comfortable. What about an inflatable pillow?

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@LadyDuck (472388)

• Switzerland

24 Jan 16

@JudyEv This is the only solution that I can see for the moment. Good luck.

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 16

@LadyDuck Once the main group started playing everyone stood up so that's what we did too. :)

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Jan 16

It's really the need to have a backrest that is the most important thing. Perhaps Vince and I will have to lean back to back and look sideways. :)

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

24 Jan 16

I wouldn't do very well having to sit on the ground and forget trying to get up...lol. I hope it all goes well for you and that you and your group enjoy the concert.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

25 Jan 16

@JudyEv I'm glad you enjoyed the concert. I probably would have had to stand for most of it also. I wonder why they wouldn't let you bring chairs to sit in?

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 16

@simone10 They can probably get more people in without chairs and some take big chairs and obstruct the view of others.

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 16

It was a great night. The weather was lovely and warm and we spent most time standing which was a bit tiring but we managed.

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@SIMPLYD (90721)

• Philippines

25 Jan 16

That's easy . To get up be on your hands and knees first to be able to get up from the grass .

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 16

Yes, that's how I tackle it and it works :)

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@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

23 Jan 16

lol I have found that there is really no way to be dignified while trying to get from a sitting position on the grass to a standing position. Good luck and enjoy.

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@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

27 Jan 16

@JudyEv That works, I will be looking on Facebook for the photo of the lady with a bag n her head, no doubt someone will post it!! lol

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jan 16

I'll put a bag on my head and no-one will know it's me!

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@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

24 Jan 16

Ooh, sitting on the grass belongs to the past for me, as does getting up afterwards!. I hope you have a good trip though.

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@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

25 Jan 16

@JudyEv Oh dear, I don't like standing for long periods either - I hope it was worth it.

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 16

We ended up standing up while the main act was on. Everyone else did so if you wanted to see anything you had to stand.

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 16

@jaboUK It was a great concert but I was quite pleased when it was over.

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@garymarsh6 (23412)

• United Kingdom

23 Jan 16

OH lordy. Its OK getting down and sitting on the grass its the undignified way of trying to stand up on your pins again. Well Let the most able get up first to help those who can't. Have a great time although I suspect it is nearly over by now!

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@garymarsh6 (23412)

• United Kingdom

23 Jan 16

@JudyEv Yes I do Judy and I hope the weather holds out for you!

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Jan 16

No, we're heading off tomorrow. Wish us luck!

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@cintol (11261)

• United States

25 Jan 16

Sounds like it will be fun but I couldn't sit on the ground and would not be able to get up at the end.

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 16

In the end we stood for about half the time so it wasn't too bad. ;0

@Morethanamom (1948)

• Canada

28 Jan 16

Enjoy, and I hope sitting in the grass is my too rough on you.

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Jan 16

We managed thanks. Stood up, along with everyone else, for the main act.

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@Shiva49 (26853)

• Singapore

25 Jan 16

I also overlook to read the fine print assuming it will be just the normal requirements, but it always pays to take the trouble! Occasionally, I have to sit on the floor but I am not used to it for years so I have to keep shifting and getting up needs some effort later! Hope you are having a good time otherwise - siva

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 16

This is exactly how it is like for me. I am getting old and stiff whereas once I was much more agile. But we still enjoyed the concert.

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@Shiva49 (26853)

• Singapore

26 Jan 16

@JudyEv yes, as we age we have not only to shift gears, but our body too! siva

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@Daljinder (23236)

• Bangalore, India

25 Jan 16

Oh! Wow seems like good outing..., Hope you have a nice time there...wish I could be there so I could have fun too and would have loved to help you up..., It would have been win win situation but oh well....

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 16

Luckily we were all able to help each other so it wasn't too bad, thanks.

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@Rollo1 (16679)

• Boston, Massachusetts

24 Jan 16

I think my days of sitting on the grass are long gone. I hope you don't get too uncomfortable down there.

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 16

We took big cushions but everybody stood once the main group started playing.

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@arthurchappell (44998)

• Preston, England

24 Jan 16

not heard of the band - hope it is a great concert despite the restrictive seating arrangements

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 16

Everyone stood once the main group started playing so we didn't have too long trying to be comfortable on the grass.

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@jillybean1222 (6407)

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24 Jan 16

fine print is important! huh?! hope you are able to enjoy anyway. :-)

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jan 16

By this time tomorrow it will be all over! And we'll know how bad - or good - it was. :)

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@PainsOnSlate (21852)

• Canada

24 Jan 16

I can not get off the ground with grace since I had a knee replacement. No kneecap on that knee so only knee can touch the ground. I can get up but it's not pretty or graceful. I know you will have fun. Ask for help to get up.

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 16

We all managed. Everybody stood for the main act so we did too. It was nice to get to the car and sit down again in the finish.

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@Missmwngi (12915)

• Nairobi, Kenya

24 Jan 16

Despite that i hope you will enjoy

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jan 16

Thanks. I may not be able to walk tomorrow but I'll enjoy tonight.

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@paigea (36315)

• Canada

24 Jan 16

Gee, they won't even allow those beach chairs that are basically on the ground. I know I am not very dignified when I have to get up after sitting on the ground for a while. (even getting up from the sled today was not a pretty sight)

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@JudyEv (343707)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 16

Some had padded cushions with a sort of backrest. We might invest in those one day but I doubt we'll go to this venue too often.

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