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Sunday, 4 September 2011
Summer Holidays
Seems a million years ago since the beginning of the summer holidays and also seems like 5 minutes.
First week went by in a whizz getting ready for Barefoot Camp.
My first time and I was really looking forward to it.
I was not disappointed.
I picked my friend Ruth up and with all our camping stuff piled in my little polo we set off to Wendy's to meet up with our fellow festival goers.
We managed the journey in convoy pretty well but due to traffic issues we took longer than planned and missed the first workshop I had earmarked to go to.
Car park was a bit of a way from camp-site so I hired a wheelbarrow to transfer all of our stuff.
After some negotiation we did manage to set up all together. Our Friday night meal was to be a veggie curry with all of us contributing different dishes. My dish was bombay potato. This worked really well. I think we fed a few extras too.
Friday night was freezing. Nobody slept well. But the two days that followed were truly magical.
I enjoyed the Bollywood/Bangra class the most .
I loved getting a henna tattoo.
The cabaret on Saturday night was awesome.
Everything was so relaxed and the people were all friendly and fantastic.
There were all sorts there all enjoying themselves and getting on.
I can't wait for next year.
PS
The shopping was good too
First week went by in a whizz getting ready for Barefoot Camp.
My first time and I was really looking forward to it.
I was not disappointed.
I picked my friend Ruth up and with all our camping stuff piled in my little polo we set off to Wendy's to meet up with our fellow festival goers.
We managed the journey in convoy pretty well but due to traffic issues we took longer than planned and missed the first workshop I had earmarked to go to.
Car park was a bit of a way from camp-site so I hired a wheelbarrow to transfer all of our stuff.
After some negotiation we did manage to set up all together. Our Friday night meal was to be a veggie curry with all of us contributing different dishes. My dish was bombay potato. This worked really well. I think we fed a few extras too.
Friday night was freezing. Nobody slept well. But the two days that followed were truly magical.
I enjoyed the Bollywood/Bangra class the most .
I loved getting a henna tattoo.
The cabaret on Saturday night was awesome.
Everything was so relaxed and the people were all friendly and fantastic.
There were all sorts there all enjoying themselves and getting on.
I can't wait for next year.
PS
The shopping was good too
Part of our camp with my little tepee
The other side of camp with bottom of flagpole
Was going to post some more pictures but blogger seems to be playing up
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
The Barefoot Goddess Festival
Some friends came over for lunch today to make some plans for the weekend as we are all going to The Barefoot Goddess Festival. Some have been before but it is the first time for me. I need to get my head round what I need to get ready but I am really starting to look forward to it.
I have bought a flag pole and a pirate flag to fly at our camp as there will be a few of us and I think that a flag is vital. I shall probably forget other important stuff like a kettle etc.
There are so many activities to choose from and I am not sure that I have the stamina for all those I have planned but I will try. I also plan on taking loads of photos but will probably be so involved in stuff that I will forget.
Have been a bit distracted over the last couple of days as we are having a few 'traveller' issues locally.
I have bought a flag pole and a pirate flag to fly at our camp as there will be a few of us and I think that a flag is vital. I shall probably forget other important stuff like a kettle etc.
There are so many activities to choose from and I am not sure that I have the stamina for all those I have planned but I will try. I also plan on taking loads of photos but will probably be so involved in stuff that I will forget.
Have been a bit distracted over the last couple of days as we are having a few 'traveller' issues locally.
Monday, 25 July 2011
And finally a new Tattoo
After manning a stall selling Tattoos Only magazine at the Essex Tattoo Expo in March Marc promised me a tattoo. Finally Tanya, his gorgeous wife , booked me in. So I had to make a decision about what to have done. I knew that I wanted something with Celtic links as I have a Celtic dog on my right arm and I do find myself drawn to all things Celtic. After a lot of research I decided on a Triskele .
One of my tribal dance teachers, Deana,has one on the back of her neck and mine is based on hers with a little added by Marc.
It represents the three ages of women maiden, mother and crone.
I know which phase I am in !!
One of my tribal dance teachers, Deana,has one on the back of her neck and mine is based on hers with a little added by Marc.
It represents the three ages of women maiden, mother and crone.
I know which phase I am in !!
Linda Miller
Went on an Embroiderers Guild workshop with Linda Miller.
It was on machine embroidery and while I am a fairly confident beginner I struggled a bit on this one. Some people had obviously done a lot more than I had.
I wanted to do a bee as a gift for a work colleague as her name is Mrs Bee
Lots more practise needed I think.I am always frustrated if I don't pick up a technique quickly and also make the mistake of comparing my work with the tutor who is of course an expert .
It was on machine embroidery and while I am a fairly confident beginner I struggled a bit on this one. Some people had obviously done a lot more than I had.
I wanted to do a bee as a gift for a work colleague as her name is Mrs Bee
Lots more practise needed I think.I am always frustrated if I don't pick up a technique quickly and also make the mistake of comparing my work with the tutor who is of course an expert .
Old Friends
After seeing Keith at Brands we met up with him and some of his family for a drink. Old school chum Dawn and her partner Mark came too, Keith and Dawn had not seem each other since school .Thats a long time ago!
Dawn is far right and Keith is between her and I
Bikes
Went to Cadwell to watch British Historic Racing (VMCC) a long drive but probably our favourite track so worth the drive
Met up with Gary from the IOM. Sadly no Manx Nortons with For Sale signs on them
Couple of weeks later went to Brands for CRMC meeting. I knew that my old schoolmate Keith Higgs was over from Australia and was racing. He was actually the first person we bumped into on arrival. Also saw Dave Frost another old friend.Some glorious bikes including the Dunnell bikes .Our Triton is a Tony Dunnell bike.
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| Dunnell Manx |
| Had a laugh over the fact that Keith had been banned on the Saturday of the meeting for using tyre warmers. What is he like ? |
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