It was a bit of an overcast day, but looked like it would turn out nice ( or at least not too foul). We were torn between 3 events that were going on locally, but decided to try a Pumpkin and scarecrow event in aid of charity.
This was running at a seaside park,so gave me the chance to get the kids to help me hunt out some treasures for my arts and craft projects ( http://ofsoilseaandsky.blogspot.co.uk/ )
I suspected that the park would be heaving when the event started at 12, so we headed out early and decided to walk the dogs first. Walking along the sea shore Abby did her usual barking at every dog insight, she just is not improving with her fear of other dogs, I fear this is a battle that we will loose.
Then we headed into the woodland on a path that we have walked many times. Its funny how something can be right under your nose, and yet you just how no knowledge of its existence. Half way along the path Aidan suggested we take a little path that branched off and this immediately led to a previously undiscovered play park and big field. This was a really lovely find.
On the way back the kids decided that it was necessary to make hats out of leaves, I never know why they do these slightly odd things, I don't see many other kids walking around with leaves on their heads ( normal is certainly not something you can accuse my family of!)
Aidan then found a very steep hill and being a boy just had to clamber down to the bottom, and back up again. I on the other hand see a steep hill and think about how best to avoid having to waste energy climbing it, and head off for a nice cup of tea instead.
At 12 we headed into the festival, and it turned out to be a very pleasant way to spend an afternoon. I managed to distract the girls so they didn't see the face painting tent with its queue from hell. How many times have we been stuck in those queues waiting for hours with increasingly irate children. I hate face painting at festivals there is always too much demand and too few painters. Luckily we stumbled upon a tent supporting guide dogs where they could get very quick and very lovely face stencils done for 50p with no wait, so they were happy bunnies.
We rounded the corner of the big central building to find two ponies, so immediately had two very excited little girls upon our hands. They got to do a lap of the circuit for £3, and very much enjoyed themselves, what is it with girls and ponies!
Having only snacked we decided to find a late lunch, and this was when the weather decided we had well and truly had enough fun for one day. As we were queuing for hot dogs the heavens opened. The kids found space in a tent, but Ellie was in the buggy asleep so for a while we were stuck out while I worked on my drowned rat look. Luckily as the heavy hail set in a chap found a space for the buggy and we sheltered while the hail pelted those that were still unlucky enough to be trapped out.
I am not sure I faired a huge amount better being under the tent as the awning had to be regularly prodded to dislodge the water on top, and on several occasions the weight of the rain managed to run off and straight onto me in the tent.
Once the storm eventually cleared the kids were keen to do more stalls, especially the tombolas and other games, but us adults do not enjoy being wet through to our pants, so we headed home.
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