Camping washout

Today was supposed to be a day of packing and sorting for a few days away in the camper. Dorset was the destination but sadly the weather has been unkind to us. With winds of 70-80mph on the coast and driving rain set for friday and sunday it was going to be no fun with two toddlers and a baby. SO we decided to lose our deposit money and stay home. I'm properly miffed as I was really looking forward to it as well, the bad weather this year has ruined several plans. Another problem to deal with was the mountain of met that was defrosting to make Camp Cassoulet. We were making enough for 6 of us to eat with a bit left over, instead we now have ready meals for several sittings. It smelt delicious though.

Lazy days

With a few more days holiday tacked on the end of the Jubilee weekend we have a rare couple of days. Lily went off to Kims parents as normal for a wednesday and we had the house to ourselves. Kim quilted, I sorted some stuff on the PC and then fired the Wii up for a few games. The stair gates were left wide open and food and drink was abandoned on the table with phone and iPods scattered around. No little fingers swiping any of it. Of course we missed her and when she was dropped back home she was soon into everything. Discovering the Wii Motes for the first time.

End of an extra long weekend

Bit of a fake title as we've booked the whole week off as well, but for some friends it was the final day of the bumper Jubilee weekend. We decided to have a BBQ and invite a few people over, the weather had other plans but not to be thwarted the bunting was up, the gazebo erected over the BBQ and much meat and beer consumed. Lovely end to their break and the half way point of ours.

Sonning Scarecrows

With Kim helping her Guides at a street party, Lily and Me decided to hitch a lift with my parents to Sonning. Every other year they hold a scarecrow trail. Dozens of houses and businesses take part and set up elaborate displays, being Jubilee time several had a Royal theme. In all there were 74 displays and a further 26 miniature crows dotted round the village. We spent several hours happily hunting most of them out. Lily wasa big fan of the Gruffalo's Child and Peppa Pig versions, but was also quite taken with this really clever Jack & the Beanstalk version.

Rainy Jubilee celebrations

With a nice long Bank Holiday weekend taking in the Jubilee as well it was a dead cert it would rain. Sunday we had decided to join the masses in The Forbury for the picnic and concert in the bandstand, sadly it hammered it down from morning till night. Instead we lumped ourselves on the sofa in front of the TV to watch the Thames Pageant and see other people get wet. Snacks for the afternoon had to be Jubilee themed though.

Travelling postcard

Today was Just Kampers open day, a chance for the VW parts supplier to throw its doors open and say thank you to its customers with a free BBQ and some bargains in the sale hall. There were traders and you could camp as well, we chose to go just for a few hours and parked in a field full of Campers. I've seen all sorts of things painted down the sides of vans, but this is a first and I really liked it. There were some more postcards on the other side as well. If it wee mine I would be covering the seats like deckchairs too!

Busy bee

Last day at work for over a week all thanks to the Queens Jubilee. We have loads planned for the next 10 days including a party so Kim is busy knocking up some Jubilee bunting. My wife is so clever.