What fun!

I have just returned home from visiting the Tate Modern - again. This time we didn't really go to look at any art, but to take part in it. The main entrance area has several wonderful metal tube-like helter skelter rides. Have a look at the site: http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/exhibitions/carstenholler/default.shtm My sister felt rather sick afer the ride, but I am going back for more!

FIrst of all you get into mat with a fold for your feet, then at the signal push off into the tunnel. It is very fast and slightly bumpy, so that any screams, squeals etc sound very strange. I loved it - as you may guess!! The Tate also used lights to project shadows of the tubes onto the walls and floors. Cool!




When i fin dout what is the matter with the other pictures I will show you what the London Eye looked like at night. That is another ride I would love to make!

A quart does not fit in a pint pot!!

I am going on holiday soon, a camping trip. The 'c' word in that sentence means that I have to carry my tent, bedding and eating utensils with me as well as my clothes etc. At the moment the useful bits all fit in one rucksack and the clothes etc in another. This is without any luxuries like perfume or a hairdryer. The wine glass is even on the outside of both rucksacks, and as for the pillow Tami, it is on the floor!
Houston, I have a problem!!

The list, the list!!

I am a person who will make a sudden decision to do something, without thinking about the underlying repercussions.

A few weeks ago I decided to throw a retirement party, planned the food and wine etc, but forgot to factor in the amount of time it would take me to sort out my house so that people could wander around without having to step over the piles of books etc. Well, I now have a house that is sorted, really sorted!! And I am exhausted.

We partied on Saturday night into the late hours and I think everyone had a good time. The food preparation started several days before with the goulash. Have you used smoked paprika? Wow, it just makes this dish worth cooking, it is a fabulous spice - there is a hot version and a sweet type. That went down very well with all the carnivores, needless to say the veggies had a different menu - worked at on the phone with my daughter.

I like giving parties, I think the 'sorting out' side effect is very beneficial so I might do this more often!! The other reason for celebrating were the arrival of my tickets for the journey to Africa. Only 16 days before I leave now, and there is such a lot to do. Guttering to be cleared, freezers defrosted and emptied, etc etc - I think a little panic might be on its way!! So far, it fills a sheet of A4 paper, that is a lot of little jobs to tick off. Still, at least I can walk across the floor of each room to do this!

This is a rather disjointed entry, but that is exactly how I am feeling at the moment - bear with me.