Margate's Big Event!

Margate's Big Event took place at the weekend and as The Red Arrows were to take part, I am not one to resist a few more photo opportunities! I never tire of watching them. They always manage to thrill me - even on the dullest of days.

The weather was atrocious! Boy, was it cold....and wet....and windy. So here we are - all bundled up with hot chocolate to keep us warm. With a top temperature of 13c! That is just 56F. Eek...and it's almost 'mid summer'!

Nothing would deter me from watching The Red Arrows.....and...without further adieu...

WHOOOOOSH!

A seagull gets in on the act...

Now for some aero-dynamics...






Poooof!

Yikes!

A little light refreshment while the sky changed from grey to blue - briefly!

I met up with quite a few characters.....

....and creatures.

The England team might be able to make good use of this guy! LOL.

Anyone seen my gorillas? This traveller had 3 to entertain the crowd.

Wolfman!

You looking at me?!

...and there were several bands who played a variety of music.... including my favourite Marylebone Jelly.

There was no shortage of food stalls but as usual, they were so expensive. (Look at that black sky!)

Four small sugar doughnuts were £2.00 and a weak - very watery hot chocolate was £2.00 each!

As well as the funfair...there was other kinds of entertainment.....water bubbles - and bungee jumping.

All the fun of the fair.

This is the ride where I first spoke with my husband - in London - in 1966!

No, I don't have the photo the wrong way up!

The Ghost Train ain't what it used to be! LOL.

I gave up my title of 'Coaster Queen' to my 11 year old granddaughter last year! My brain won't take it today!
Ahhh...this is more like it....although at £2.00 per ride...it was extortionate.

A selection of the usual funfair stalls.

I'm not one for soft toys and with some of them at three feet tall....there's no way I will make space for one in my craft room!

There were some peeps who were carrying 3!

The Red Arrows didn't disappoint and I had a great time with my family. Right, I'm off for a REAL hot chocolate.

Toots for now,

America's Got Talent!!

I can't help thinking about Linda Elbourne. I mean, who hasn't been drawn into her little world of Ranger U and felt her excitement about meeting up with her 'idol' - her 'American Idol' at that!

She is most probably flying high in the sky as I type and is now realising that 'This Is It'! This is actually happening - for real. All that preparation, all of those sleepless nights and those fabulous countdown tags. I'm feeling so excited for HER!

Seeing as the new series of 'America's Got Talent' is back on our screens, gave me cause to think about our talents and passion for crafting.....that, in turn led me thinking about Linda and her visit to USA. So I decided to play with some photos and this is what I did!

America is preparing for Linda's arrival and have her pic on the posters! Look, they know who she's there to see!

Her name is on everyone's lips and they are even sketching her. (This is a moving photo but doesn't work on here).


Linda will also be meeting up with Suze Weinberg . She makes the most amazing creations with her 'Melting Pot'!

We all know the true reason why Linda is so excited!

If Tim lived in Australia....he would be known as 'The Wizard of Aus'! LOL.

It seems that every craft item that I look at, it has Tim Holtz's name on it, so all that is left to see now is this..... it will happen one day....that I'm sure!

Have a wonderful weekend folks and how about getting out those TH Distress Inks for a little play - for Linda's sake! LOL.

America sure has talent!

Come on England!

Well done Gerrard!