The Report

The rain stopped for long enough for us to have a go on the dodgems and for me to win a coconut on the coconut shy. It rained for the fireworks but there were big heavy umbrellas laid on so that we could stand outside and watch. They were magnificent, but I couldn't hold the umbrella and take photos at the same time. I did get some photos of the evening here are the best of them. Words to go are here

I Blame Ian MaCaskill

We're going to a ball tomorrow evening, I'm getting rather excited now, I picked up our tickets today, we are promised champagne, chocolate fountains, bands, cocktail bar and fireworks. Pimms and canapés on the Veranda, that sort of thing. It should be absolutely spiffing except this....



it's going to look like a posh Glastonbury by the dodgems so tomorrow I'm going to be scouring the shops of Lynn for gold lamé wellies.

Recovery

A rather wan Simon is now back in bed, still recovering from the Summer Ball we went to yesterday/til stupid o'clock this morning. We spent the evening drinking (although no pimms this time), dancing, eating, socialising and bashing the stuffing out of people on the dodgems. I have a doozy of a bruise on my inner right knee from a crash, it was great.

Thing is such fun takes its toll on the body and when we woke up this morning Simon looked as shabby as I felt not so much the hangover, although that was there it was the general tiredness and out of syncness with the day.

It was a smashing do which is really thanks to the staff there, they worked like stink to make sure we had a good time whilst managing to keep their sense of humour and seemingly enjoying themselves.

Performing highlight of the night was the Kylie tribute act, she was very good vocally, had legs that reached all the way to the ground exceptionally pretty with a lithe body. She also had a mesmeric effect on a lot of the men, the dancing was not pretty as so many of the audience were not concentrating on what they were doing.

But today we have been mostly doing nothing except sleep bimble about the shops and eat replenishing food like sausages and baked beans the alternative to the bacon buttie.

Summer Ball Update

Well tonight is the night, I've washed my hair and I'm waiting for it to dry. Bunny asked what dress I will be wearing. So I will oblige it is long black velvet dress with a few sparkly bits on it.

After considering it and as the weather isn't brilliant I have decided to go for that taxi option. So that's it. I'm off to make myself beautiful.

I'm Gonna Have Me Some Fun On Friday

I'm going to a summer ball on Friday, it should be good, the ticket is paid for, ouch, I know what I'm going to wear mostly, I've got the shoes, a new evening bag, a shawl in case it there is a slight chill while I'm drinking my pimms on the terrace and all drinks are included in the ticket price so I don't actually have to carry much money.

I'm basically sorted, except for one thing, how to get there? I've got 2 choices as I don't own a car. I can get a taxi 7 or 8 quid or I can catch the bus £1.50 but open to ridicule from the fenny bennys and the chavs. I'm tempted by the bus option as I can catch it almost from in front of my house and the drop off point is almost in front of the do. Of course taxi is door to door but does cost more than 4 times as much. I will have to think on it!