It's Your Birthday 28-29 July 2012

There seems to be a theme this weekend. First off we are off to a 40th masquerade party tonight then sunday it is the gathering of the clans to celebrate four family birthdays all within a few days of each other.

First off, into town for an appointment at the opticians and visit a few shops. I had to buy a new charger cable for the camera. The other one is 'lost'. The camera shop doesn't sell them, but they did sell me a universal battery charger which fits any battery in the various gadgets I own. Then on the way back to the car we stopped and said hi to Webbo, who was hosting 'Ashfords Got Talent'  at Park Mall.  On the way home we stopped at Dobbies for lunch, then spent the afternoon watching the Olympic ceremony recorded from the night before. All was going well until V+ decided to end just as the cauldron was being lit. A quick scramble through the iPlayer was required to see it to the end. All in all I was impressed. Danny Boyle did a cracking job.

Then it was time to get suited and booted to set off for Park Farm. The taxi was on time, but as we left Stanhope we realised that the present was still at home. So we got the driver to turn and head back home. We eventually met up at Drew and Anita's place for a quick tipple then boarded the  coach down to Finchcocks Museum of Music in Goudhurst for her 40th Birthday Soiree. The theme was Masquerade so we donned our masks. I was particularly impressed with Jason's mask which had a nose so large he had to use a straw to drink ! After a few Pimms on the lawn to the sounds of a string quartet we made our way to the cellar for a very good buffet, then a look round the museum. The only thing I could play was the ' Hurdy Gurdy', but as Dave pointed out the Monkey was missing. We then gathered for a musical interlude in the main hall, then back down to the cellar for more music and dancing.  There  are photos of the event on Facebook and a rather embarrassing video of us doing the 'push and pull' dance. We finished about 11pm and after herding everyone on to the coach We headed back to Park Farm. Luckily we were offered a lift home from Dave and Tina because we couldn't get through to the taxi firm. It was a fun, memorable evening shared with great friends.


Sunday.

We had a nice lie-in then, after the weekly shop and a spot of lunch it was off to Wilmington for the gathering of the clans. There a four Birthdays to celebrate. Mum, Sarah (sis in law), Deborah (sis in law sister) and James (Nephew). The weather put paid to us sitting in the garden. It was real biblical stuff, torrential rain, thunder, lightning the lot. It didn't spoil the party though and there was plenty of food, drink, wonderful cupcakes courtesy of Rebecca and a cake made from sweets! We sang 'Happy Birthday to you' four times, with three little cakes and Jame's sweetie cake lit, then it was time to say our goodbyes as we headed home. 


I have been recording the first hour of my DWR show tonight. Now that I have re-vamped the room and studio layout I found it more comfortable to use, thus I was much more relaxed than previously. I hope this comes out in the broadcast!


Until next week then....