So, Saturday dawned damp... turned much wetter
After a cooked breakfast to set us up for the day, we walked the short distance from our Hotel, the Bridge Inn, to the Hulme Hall where the show is held. in the drizzle... stood and queued for a few minutes... I was hoping to meet some PAtwits and some WOYWW deskers...
First up, deskers...
I have known Neet as long as I have been blogging, but Saturday was the first time I have ever got to meet her in the flesh... here she is with Shaz.
Neet hasn't been too well lately, so I was thrilled she was able to come, and it is always lovely to see Shaz (and Doug, who carries the shopping so well... he seems to have evaded the photo...)
Leandra demonstrating...
Sam, Chris and Lin
Alison, ready to demo... much better pose than some I've got of you lately, Alison, eh?!
Sarah Anderson, Neet and Shaz again, and Chris.
Leandra busy demoing
and Sam, looking at some Seth stamps, trying to work out if they were what she wanted..
Chris Sam and Sarah
Alison in action..
time for tea and cake again... Chris came too this time! Had Victoria sponge this time, with fresh cream.. oh yummy yummy again!
back to the show, got soaking wet on the way... Sam and Emma, watching Alison, and Claire watching Leandra... as I decided I'd cut Sam in half with the stand supports...
we decided to prove it!
don't have any more pictures but Sam has a lovely review
here too
and some stash... well, I wasn't going to come all this way without buying something...
but not as much as usual!
After a freshen up we headed down to dinner in the pub restaurant, and whilst we were waiting for our meals to come, I happened to see Alison posting on facebook that she was in the bar of the hotel waiting for her husband to pick her up, so Sam went and got her and she joined us. In the end, when Graham arrived he came in too and they ended up having dinner with us.
so, by being anti social and checking my phone at dinner, we ended up having a good evening with them.
the blog title says part three - parts one and two are
here and
here
but not as much as usual!
Great photos Helen!
ReplyDeleteIt was great to see you Helen! When I got home it hadn't rained at all in Manchester! Great haul of goodies BTW! It's always good to see your photos, I need to catch up on Kew! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteAw what a wonderful weekend you had! More gorgeous photos and nice little stash haul. Hope you all left some goodies for StampMagic in a couple of weeks.
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Lesley Xx
What a meeting.......I am so jealous!!!
ReplyDeleteWow what a wonderful weekend you all had, great photos Helen. Enjoy your new crafty stash xxx
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the show, it was great to see you.
ReplyDeleteIt looked great fun Helen...looks like you had a lovely time
ReplyDeleteIt looked great fun Helen...looks like you had a lovely time
ReplyDeleteHehehe, I'd totally forgotten about that photo of me straddling the pole, can you see that ladies face next to Emma, she is like, what on earth - lol xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic weekend had by all, it's just so much fun when we all meet up - great photos xxx
It looks like a good time was had by all Helen. Another good result Saturday.
ReplyDeleteB x
Great photos Helen, it was a lovely day. Great to see everyone, and a fab end to the day, having dinner with you all! Enjoy your new stash!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Your photos always capture the fun, Helen. So glad that you had a great time. Everyone looks like they're enjoying the show! Nice to see all those familiar faces! xx
ReplyDeleteThe chap in the background of the first pic of Alison, his expression made me smile! Looks like you had a great time, so glad that Neet was up to joining you, am very jealous!
ReplyDeleteReally great to see you again Helen! Fab photos, love Mark's expression on the one with Alison!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great write-up! Looks like you had a wonderful trip!
ReplyDeleteLucy x
Great photos - love that one of Neet and Shaz - thanks for sharing all the fun.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Fabulous Post `Helen, and great photos xx
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