Hot Roddin' - The 7th Hayride (Sat & Sun)

I got up bright and early-ish for the second day of The Hayride which I was super excited about.  It was the day of the Detonator Drag Race at Dunsfold Park!!  Dunsfold Park is steeped in history, a place where work took place protected by the Official Secrets Act.  Between 1942 and 1945 a variety of aircraft operated from Dunsfold, including B-25 Mitchell Bombers, Typhoons, Mustangs, Mosquitoes and Spitfires.  It all sounds very exciting and you can find out more over at their website.  It's also a place worth visiting as they have a lot of events.  Plus they also film the Top Gear shows there and Dunsfold has been featured in Bond movies and other Hollywood blockbusters too.  I'm sure going to visit again and The Pavilion which is a shooting range at some point in the near future!

I spent the morning doing my hair, make-up and choosing something to wear.  It was a pretty hot day, and what did I do but go and choose to wear black, hehe.  I actually don't have a photo of my outfit but lots of other people were taking photos of me so maybe I will have one sent to me at some point.  I had a lot of requests for photos over the course of the three days which was nice :)  Some from photographers and some from just people attending the festival.

Here I am wearing my favourite pair of vintage Pin-Up mules by Bally.

They are very Sandra Dee, plus they give me a great wiggle!

Day Two

Some shots from the Dunsfold Drag visit...



A different kind of take-off here... and a noisy one indeed!



The drive between The Pavilion and Dunsfold Park was probably a little too far apart.  Luckily my sis was around to give us a lift as I don't drive and was thinking of just catching a taxi or grabbing a lift with someone.  Maybe they should re-think that one over even though both sites are very good for what it's for.  Although driving there and back with all the lovely cars was fab to watch.

After freshening up we went to catch The Wall of Death back on site.

We were entertained whilst we waited out in the sun to go in for their performance.

And the show begins...





After the shock that is The Demon Drome Wall of Death we had to grab a drink and took another tour around the site.  There were some more cars arriving today and I needed to capture those.  Oh and Jaana and I did some posing too but I don't have the ones of me as she took those and I took the ones of her.  Lucky Jaana... haha!

The Circus Freak Shows which we missed :(

After more drinking the evenings entertainment began.  The line-up for our Saturday night was -

Lucky Phil - Rusti Steer & the Star Tones - Mouse - The Slapbacks - Mouse - Deke Dickerson & the Ecco Fonics - Little Carl with Anna Fur Laxis as the finale once again!

We drank, danced, drank and danced some more until it was time to leave the site, tottling along in my heels.

Day Three

We only managed to go to bed at around 4-5am the night before so we didn't get up to go to the Flea Market & Autojumble.  We did of course get there just in time for The Soapbox Derby.  This was just a little fun and giggle, perfect for a hungover Sunday afternoon in the sun.  In fact it was so hot we immediately afterwards bought an ice-pop and sat in the shade.

Sorry about the rubbish shot, I couldn't really see much myself :(

I did catch this later on which I thought was cute.

I also liked the up-right bass sitting on top of this car.

This was pretty much the end of The 7th Hot Rod Hayride.  We strolled around some more on the now half empty site with some friends we met along the way.  Taking in what it was and thinking that maybe I could possibly hold a stall here next year.  That would be fun right!?  I had fun indeed, especially with all the dancing we did.  We had a lovely barbecue waiting for us at home so we headed back taking the canal route.

I leave this post with my hairstyle of the last day of The Hayride.  I'm not being serious by the way but there was sun in my eye.  Up next is The A-Bombers Old Style Weekend in Sweden.  Toodles!



xxx

Another year... Another Tattoo...

Well, actually it's my second tattoo of the year but the arm was started in December 2010 so it does and doesn't count ;)  Another year refers to my recent Birthday where I semi celebrated for a long weekend.  I took some days off work as I never like being 'in' as there is too much attention put on you.  I know it's nice but I really do shy away from those situations.

On the Thursday before I took time off, the lovely Thom baked me an amazing vegan chocolate cake.  I didn't get a chance to take a photograph unfortunately but he had iced an 'A' in mint coloured icing on the top and it was delish!  Thank you Thom :D

On this very evening the train that usually takes me home decided not to run as normal.  In fact, everyone was stuck at Waterloo as the whole system was down.  My poor sister was stuck in the middle and was subsequently on the train for 5 hours!  Luckily I have some good friends to call on living in London, namely Kate.  However this led to an impromptu night out to The Blues Kitchen and Gaz's Rockin' Blues where a lot of dancing was had.  We eventually put our heads to our pillows at 4am.  Yawn.  I had my tattoo appointment the very next day.

Friday came quick and I was excited for my appointment with Valerie.  I was fearing it also as I had been told by everyone how painful it would be having it on my ribs.  The most painful of all.  It was lucky then that I was pretty sleepy and was half falling asleep during the process.  Although it didn't really hurt so bad.  Or maybe I'm just brave!

This is the final result by Valerie!

This lovely hibiscus is sitting pretty on my ribs/waist area and I love it!!  The colours are so vivid and striking.  I had to take quite a close-up image which I know is not the best to show you all but rather that then flashing to everyone, hehe.

I had a quick dash home after the appointment to get ready for my night out at London Zoo for Zoo Lates as one part of the celebrations.  This is actually part of a celebration of a trio as myself and two of my girl pals have birthdays near each other and we decided to do something together.  We are a little gang!

The New Penguin Beach at feeding time.

Danger Danger!

We sipped Pimms whilst watching the animals and ate some yummy food before browsing in the Zoo Shop.  Unfortunately we couldn't join in with the Silent Disco as it was packed!  Even in the downpour!

A Shakey pic of me and my sis with some churros in hand.

End of the night... things went wild!

On Saturday I had a surprise instore for me by my girls.  All I knew was I had to meet at Green Park tube station for 1pm dressed in a childhood inspired outfit.  Ooh...

First stop - Fortnum & Masons for breakfast. Yum!

Indulgent, moi?

My Sundae Girls!

Jaana, Beck and Kate all ice-creams in hand.

The Slutwalk also happen to pass by our window view as we indulged.

1000s of people marched on in front of the Royal Academy.

There were also these fab candles at F&M (if anyone is still thinking of buying me a pressie)

On our walk through Hyde Park we also spotted the Nude Cyclists.  For some reason, I do not have photos of them.  Must have been so in the moment I didn't even think to... Hehe.  We stopped off at a couple of exhibitions and then spent the rest of the afternoon in the park reminiscing, looking forward and talking about life and boys.  The evening was dinner in a nice pub with a doctor as our waiter.  Not too bad.

I opted for a more 60s inspired attire on the day as it felt much more playful and childlike as requested!

Fast forward to Tuesday where I had a family thing.  Dinner at a yummy Korean restaurant with their traditional sizzling hot plates.  Double Yum!

Marinated chicken and pork and a seafood platter.  It wasn't all for me, there were seven of us I promise!

My Birthday got a little bit stretched out to say the least.  Oh well, still a day trip to come as the 2nd part to the trio's celebrations!  Shall report back on that no doubt. xxx