Universal Islands of Adventure in Florida
December 31, 2011
I think I’ve pretty thoroughly covered Harry Potter World, so here’s the rest of the park…
I still haven’t worked out what to do when I grow up! I’m mainly a writer, an artist, and a fairytale dressmaker with various crafty hobbies! Here (and on YouTube) I share bits of my life, thoughts, and what I’m learning along the way. Let’s find magic and inspiration; join me for this creative living adventure!
2011
A Halloween Romance
November 5, 2011
Competition time again at our writers’ group. We were challenged to write a short story with a ghost/supernatural theme. This was my go…
A Hallowe’en Romance
It was a cold clear night as a witch, a devil and Frankenstein’s monster made their way down the High Street towards Susan. The witch’s head was far too big for her body and she parted her black wig in order to be able to see from the eye sockets. The monster’s cloak had inadvertently wrapped around the devil’s trident and it nearly tripped them both up. The trio whispered to each other as they approached Susan, and just when it looked like they were going to pass her, they suddenly turned, with their hands up in the air and yelled in her face.
She’d been expecting something, but none-the-less it made her jump and she let out a little scream. As the kids ran off laughing, she called after them, ‘Your costumes are rubbish.’
Harry Potter World, Universal Islands of Adventure, Florida, Part 2
November 3, 2011
And yes, there is even more to say about this wonderful place…
Harry Potter World, Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, Florida. Part 1
October 18, 2011
This was the thing that did it for us. In the past we may even have been a bit snobby about other people who went to Orlando on holiday, (that sort of holiday wan’t our thing,) but when they made Harry Potter World our opinions changed entirely. I mean, it’s Harry Potter World! Read on for reviews and tips.
Monarch Airways and The Dibb
October 4, 2011
We really treated ourselves for our summer holiday this year, and decided to go and do Orlando, Florida. I’ll be doing loads of reviews of the various places we visited, but for today I’ll be concentrating on the airline.
Dirty Dancing Live Tour
September 25, 2011
I took Rain and Jude to watch the matinee at Bristol Hippodrome yesterday and we loved it! Here’s my full review:
The Many Expressions of our dog, Ziggy.
September 9, 2011
It’s 2am and I can’t sleep. Yesterday – well day before yesterday I suppose – morning our beloved dog Ziggy died suddenly of a heart attack while he was happily running up the hill towards us. To help me deal with the grief, I have just written this…
Threads of a Fairytale / Oshun Interview
August 8, 2011
Oshun has been featured on a cool website called HeartHandmade, about all things beautifully crafted. I’m very chuffed about it! Have a look at my interview HERE!
Stourhead National Trust Property in Wiltshire
August 5, 2011
There aren’t many National Trust places near us, so on a year when we’re not travelling round England, we tend to visit the local places several times. Stourhead is one of these, and although I’ve done the gardens a couple of times, I’ve only just visited the house. These are my thoughts on whether it’s worth the visit…
“The first time I smelled that…”
July 27, 2011
The little village of Pilton in Somerset has been home to many creative people, including authors such as Fay Weldon, John Le Carre and Guy Kennaway. Our writers’ group has been fortunate enough to have the company of Guy Kennaway recently; it’s so fascinating listening to a published author and having the opportunity to ask questions. A couple of weeks ago he gave us the line, “The first time I smelled that…” for our homework. We’d been talking about darker fiction involving children, which I think may have been the inspiration for me writing this…
Glastonbury Review 2011 – Circus & other bits
July 13, 2011
We missed the circus tent last year due to the intense heat under canvas, however this wasn’t a problem for the first few days! On Friday we got to spend an hour or so in the circus big top, and on Saturday we watched The Infinite Monkey Cage in the Cabaret tent. Here’s my review of those sorts of acts I saw.
Glastonbury Festival 2011 music review
July 1, 2011
Every year I intend on looking at the line-up and discovering some new bands before we go by looking their songs up on You Tube. Mostly, I run out of time and don’t do it at all, or I do it too soon and forget their names by the time of the festival. Next year I will I will I will! I want to know more good music! Anyway, this is my round-up of the musical acts that I did go and see.
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