Wednesday 31 August 2022

WOYWW 691 - a (very) brief moment of fame

 Once more we meet for WOYWW with Julia and the deskers 

I'l l start with my desk - floor -  


despite having a Bank Holiday weekend and an extra day,  I didn't spend any time crafting...


I took this waiting for the Channel 5 programme about Kew to start...


I sat poised with my phone to capture my moment of fame...good job you can rewind live TV these days -  I kept missing it -

 At the front of the queue, (in the blue hat)  posting to Facebook no doubt!  
and then they finally got to the bit about the orchids (there was some earlier stuff about the building of the display which was really interesting)  but I really can't believe they got me to sign a release agreement for this!  

good job I'd taken my hat off inside in the heat or you'd probably not know it was me...


and then last weekend at Kew - quite a bit warmer than in February!!  




21 comments:

Robyn said...

no dust on your "desk" as usually. I've only been to Kew by slide show! thanks for the tour and sharing your fleeting fame!
Robyn 3

Neet said...

I didn't see the one with your hat on but I caught your other shot. Probably because I was not expecting to see you - will go back and watch again on catch up.
Why no crafting on a day extra off? You totally surprise me as I always think of you crafting away, especially in your journals which you do so well.
Have a good week and thanks for linking me last week.
Hugs, Neet 1 xx

Tracy said...

Good morning 🤗 Helen, your floor desk is filled to bursting with lots of treasure ⭐ and pots of paints 🥰🤩 ... oh to come and have time to just sit with you and look 😉 Yaay for getting captured at Kew and on the telly, will most definitely be watching it on catch up 😘🥰⭐ with another beautiful photo of blooms to finish ... I used to grow them at my allotment... a favourite they are. Sending love and hugs Tracy #9 xxx

glitterandglue said...

Morning Helen. I saw you... not at the beginning of the queue, but inside the orchid house. My daughter had got us tickets to go to the orchid exhibition... but Kew was closed because of the storm on the day we were due. Never mind... maybe another opportunity will present itself!
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #5

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Can I have your autograph please?! Nic to see you looking so well and enjoying your visit to Kew! Who care about crafting on a BH, sometime its ok to stop and just chill!!
Hugs LLJ 6 xxx

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

It's not the law that we have to craft everyday! or is it...what am I saying Hee! Hee! Great pic of you, bet you had a great time. Have a very happy and creative woyww, Angela x12x

Sarah Brennan said...

Ooh I will have to go back and watch it Helen my famous friend! I am sure you will get some crafting done soon lol. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #15

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Congratulations on your minute of fame. I knew it was coming from what you said on your photo blog, but since I don't get it in the states, I'm glad you shared it. The Orchid Festival seems SO long ago, now.

My name is Cindy said...

Oh dear, it was a little brief wasn't it? Good job you took your hat off as well!! Love those yellow daisies, so cheerful. Have a good week, love n hugs Cindy xx #16

Twiglet said...

Oo-er Madam! TV stardom - only what a faithful Kew fan deserves! xx Jo

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Wow the professional photographer of Kew Gardens, captured live on the “Teev”, well done, Helen! Love you photos and desk, the orchids are beautiful.
Happy WOYWW. Thanks for Sharing, God bless and keep you safe, and all those you love, hugs Shaz in Oz.x

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Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith said...

So cool that you were on TV! I accidentally commented on your previous post, so was hoping that you would capture yourself on telly - and here it is! You should get free lifetime access to the place now - you practically live there LOL! Have a lovely week! xx zsuzsa #19

Crafting With Jack said...

Fantastic to see yourself on TV. I would have been jumping up and down with excitement. Have a great week and Happy WOYWW. Angela #17

Lynnecrafts said...

Watched your Kew programme and saw you in a couple of shots. I thought they’d be interviewing you!
Lovely photos as ever. I loved the lilies and the dark red sunflowers.
Many thanks for sharing them
Take care and happy WOYWW
Hugs
Lynnecrafts 14

StampinCarol said...

Enjoyed your photo of your moment of fame! Gorgeous flowers!
Have a great week!
Carol N #21

Spyder said...

An Extra day!? I feel like I've lost a day! great pictures, I remember setting the video to come on, while we were at The Horse of The Year Show years back, and yes, as the cameras spun slowing round following the show jumpers, we saw ourselves on the telly...I spec that video is in land fill now! Have a great week! Happy Late WOYWW!? ((Lyn)) #23 last again!

Julia Dunnit said...

Brilliant clear footage of you Helen, did you actually pose for it or did they take the film and then ask you? Very exciting and yes, seems a bit strange seeing you bundled into your duvet coat! I’ve had a good look at your floor space and decided that the chances of you getting up onto a desk a bit high at this point….! It’s going to be one of those move everything out first jobs. I hate those!

Lindart said...

Isn't it fun to be a part of a program like that! My hubby was in a movie once - blink and you've missed him, but it was fun! At least you are on camera long enough to be recognised! Regarding falling of the rocks at NS - no chance of that for me! But I was watching people posing for Instagram photos and holding my breath...it wouldn't take much to slip and fall...Have a great week, thanks for your visit, Lindart #22

Mary Anne said...

I recognized you without reading the tip. Exciting for you. Crafting next week instead - maybe a journal page about fame!

Mary Anne (4)

BJ said...

Love the screen shot of you taking a photo next to the orchids, that epitomises you completely, love it. I guess they have to cover all bases as some people have to stay away from all media for safety reasons. Sorry I am so late, life has been ridiculous this week. BJ#8

Kyla said...

I thought that was you with the red hair and mask on, I shouted across the room to hubby when watching it "that's Helen!" but didnt spot you in the queue.

Kyla