So, in despite of the mixed weather, this year's GuilFest turned out to be another cracking weekend.
Anyone else see Blondie? I though they were marvellous - though, having said that, I don't think anybody was very impressed when five minutes before the band were due to go on, Debbie Harry announced that she didn't want any photographers in the pit.
Inevitably, this led to the words 'prima donna' and 'wrinkles' being bandied around fairly liberally backstage, but that aside, it was a storming gig, the atmosphere was brilliant and Stoke Park was packed out. I've no idea what the official figures were, but the place was heaving.
Unfortunately, the same could not be said for the rest of the weekend, when numbers did seem to be a bit down. This could have been due in part to the unsettled weather, but I can't help wondering if it was also due to the slightly odd choice of headliners on the other nights.
The Levellers would have been great as a second or third on the bill, but a headline act? Equally, I'm sure Australian Pink Floyd were amazing - but I'm afraid I didn't stay to find out because I felt vaguely cheated by having a tribute band as top of the bill.
All in all, though, a fantastic weekend - loads of brilliant of bands (Senser asolutely rocked!), a really laid-back, friendly atmosphere and plenty of fabulous festival shopping with lots of lovely veggie food - perfect!