I didn't get out much, but I've had a few mini adventures to keep me sane!
I finally saw this guy after 12 years!!
(He's not a midget, he was just getting the lighthouse in shot...)
This is my friend Dan from Uni. We always do the 'we must meet up' thing, and never quite get round to it. So, a few weekends ago I got my ass on a ferry & a train and went to the delightful Littlehampton to see Dan and his Boyfriend Martin. Not forgetting his dogs!
We went for a stroll along the sea front and ended up in this lovely little Tea room, where I had the best High Tea I'd ever eaten.
Martin with all the food!
Brie & Cranberry sandwiches, with a shot glass of coleslaw. Then cream tea, made up of a cherry & almond scone with cherry jam & cream. 2 (yes, 2 ) cakes! One Gluten free Chocolate almond cake, which was incredible! I took my bakewell tart home as I couldn't eat any more!
It was lovely catching up with Dan, and I really don't think either of us has changed that much. But I know we won't be leaving it so long next time!
Sunday was also a mini adventure as well to the Victorious Festival in Southsea. It was such a lovely laid back festival, really well put together and a lot of fun. I met Claire on the seafront (we braved our way through the mods) and ventured on the cat to meet Lucy.
We ate a whole bunch- Toastie, sweets, nachos and a halomi & pitta and donuts! Yum. Not all in one go of course.
We saw the Southsea Alternative choir. I was still swooning at the ginger one who was struggling to sing. So very cute! Lucy and I were most excited about seeing Menswe@r!!!
We went on a mini adventure to the Blue reef aquarium. I squashed a penny. I know, right!? Awesome!
So yes, Menswear sounded pretty much the same, and Lucy and I were playing the game of remembering the songs. We were pretty close to the front, so hadn't realised how big the crowd had got for Shed Seven. Man, People LOVED Shed Seven. There was a guy in a Wonderstuff tee going Mental for them. He was pretty entertaining.
Claire and I didn't stay to the end. thanks to Wightlink for having a crap timetable, but it was fun none the less.
Last weekend was the Ryde Illuminated Carnival.
The Highlight really was getting my light up Bunny ears.
Its such a shame, because the illuminated carnival used to be a lot of fun & had a whole bunch more floats. I guess that kinda goes to show that people can't be bothered anymore. Sorry state of affairs.
Last night was a whole bunch of fun too.
My friend Andy was doing his regular Vintage Rock'n'Roll night at The Wightrock Bar. It also happened to be Max's birthday weekend, so Dawn & I hatched plan to hijack his event with a surpriseish party for Max.
I went to Cowes earlier in the day to collect the food and Balloons from Dawn. I drove home with a Bull looking at me in my rear view mirror!!
I got there and decorated and waited for the birthday boy to arrive. It didn't really go to plan and it was just me yelling SURPRISE at Max when he walked in. HA!
He was like, Surprise what? ha ha
He was like, Surprise what? ha ha
Me rockin' my gringo tash- it made it really hard to drink or stay on..
Yeeeeehaw
Andy rockin' his gay cowboy shirt.
The fun was had and it was really lovely to hang out with my rockabilly pals, as well as the lovely Helen & Frazer from Vintage Vacations who I hadn't seen in forever. Wendy & her husband came over too which was lovely.
We all consumed the some what rummy chocolate rum cake I made for Max. People kept on asking how much rum I put in. NO IDEA! tasted great though! ha.
So, I just wanted to wish Max Warner a very Happy Birthday.
Now for some shameless self promotion!
I finally got my ass in gear and listed some of my new Fascinators on Etsy, so it would be incredible if you guys could go and have a look and let me know what you think!
Thank you & Happy Sunday!
