What a wonderful pre-Christmas week I've had - culminating in last night's Hungerford Extravaganza, where a few of us plotholders joined in with the lantern parade, I don't think I've ever been in a parade before, it was a lot of fun!
The HAHA lanterns were a beetroot, a carrot and one decorated with flowers and a butterfly.
And we managed to get HAHA into each of our designs...
We made our paper lanterns over the last two weekends at workshops. First we made the structures, then added tissue paper coated with a PVA/water mix, then they were hung up to dry for a week.
And after the parade Kerry, Zoe and I walked to Marsh Lane Allotments with our lanterns - look how lovely the look on the plot. (I expect they look a bit sad now as it's raining - freezing rain!)
While we were looking at the lanterns and star-gazing the Extravaganza fireworks display started and we had a great view from the allotment site. The ricochet around the town from the whizzes and bangs was amazing - echoing all around and such beautiful fireworks.
Earlier in the week Jamie and I enjoyed the HAHA Committee Christmas meal - delicious food and lovely company.
I'll say HAPPY CHRISTMAS now and please listen to this song, at least twice. It's so beautiful by The Killers - enjoy x
Well that certainly is a good show. I don't approve of those sky lanterns as they can cause problems for wildlife, but these certainly are a good way to light the place up. Happy Hols.
ReplyDeleteThanks, it was a lot of fun. Happy Christmas to you too
DeleteVery clever take on the lanterns to look like vegetables. Have a good Christmas, looks like you have already started. PS Your right about the weather - freezing rain.
ReplyDeleteThankyou, enjoy the break with all those tasty treats!
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