Well, we’ve finally got it together after another glorious New Years Sleepover with our beloved niece and nephew, it was a triumph in every sense of the word, but sadly, now ……. the party's over, although, no one’s burst our balloons!
However, the was one …….
…….. minor casualty ……….
……. poor uncle Nigel!
We couldn’t have wished for a more wonderful and perfect (6.30pm) Midnight Walk (especially after last years was a total wash out when rain stopped play) which included, for the first time ever, (drum roll), mini flashing balls in place of glowsticks to pave our way to the park and then, as we gathered them back up, guide us home, as well as several packets of sparklers …….
……. the squeals of delight were magical …….
……. as well as, obviously, emotional. As the last sparkler petered out, Nigel suggested we place an aforementioned flashing ball on each of the fence posts in the garden to help flash in the new year …….. it looked lovely, even if “him what oft finds fault”, complained that such an unfettered and abundant unsolicited “runway” could confuse low flying airplanes in the vicinity…… with disastrous consequences!
Then as the last light was laid …….
……. poor Uncle Nigel went a*** over t** on the slippery, wet, sodden ground ……
……. fortunately, no bones were broken, just a pair of very muddy knees and a nose to match, but as little fella so philosophically said, his tumble simply added to the romance and memories of a truly epic evening, he wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
This “adventure” lead to our tradition, crazy foam bath, being brought forward from the morning to the evening, to help facilitate the cleaning up of Unc Nige ………
……. including a seat of your pants, facsimile, wasp nest construction competition, which was diplomatically declared to be just too tight to call …… so the Milky Bar prizes were on me!
HAPPY DAYS OF HOPEFULLY A WONDERFUL WONDERFUL 2024
4 comments:
Goodness me, for a heartstopping moment there I thought Nigel had been singed by a sparkler. Phew, thank goodness it was only mud. Happy New Year to you all x
Oh goodness, poor Nigel! I too thought he’d got too close to a sparkler so I’m very relieved it was just mud!
Your party sounds wonderful! We went for a midnight walk on St Anne’s prom to watch the fireworks, which was nice despite being a tad gale force windy in nature! It took our breath away but it was the wind not the fireworks!
I, too, thought that Nigel had been "sparklered." Not that such a word exists. (A shame, but I like the sound of it.) If poor Nigel had been burned, it would have taken a long time for him to heal.
Fortunately, no first, second or third-degree burns to worry about. And a dip in the tub, crazy foam akimbo has everything sorted.
Oh the joy and the memories - and your 'runway' confusing flying airplanes - oh my goodness - let's fly over that comment quickly....what a wonderful evening full of spectacle and wonder for these young children. These are special occasions that will never be forgotten....this one especially by young Nige!!! JantheFan x
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