Props For The Medieval Day..

Gosh two postings in one day...
We've just been up to the Riding School to drop Harry and some Raffle Prizes off and I remembered to take my camera.
The first photograph is of the shields that I've been cutting out for weeks, with their base coats, there's a big box of them as well, which you can't see.
The second photograph is of Ebony, she is the Horse that Harry rides and will be riding on the day. I only noticed while taking her photo that her white bit on her face looks like a shield. Donna said I'm seeing shields everywhere!..
The next photo is of the jump that we painted yesterday, the piece laying on the floor, fits across the middle, so that it can be made higher or lowered. Just need to paint the brick work in now. The next photo is of more shields with crossed swords, this is also another jump.
Then we have the stocks, the holes have been lined with pipe insulation, so that no one gets splinters in their necks. The last three photographs show the Guillotine, Harry agreed to model it for us. Well its one why to hold him down and cut his hair..LOL
Our Post Lady has been and mine and Mick's outfits have arrived.. I'll get modelling and show you later...

Medieval & Family Update..

The weather was appalling here yesterday, it tipped down all day. But we managed to get loads done at the Riding centre. We had such a laugh. Harry, Donna and I painted the jumps that John has built for the displays. We also put a different colour base coats on the shield's that I've been busy cutting out, ready for the children to paint them next week. We laid out loads of dust sheets on the floor of a stable and ended up working in there.
One of the other Mum's also named Debbie is a fabulous Artist and she is painting some full size Knights and other bits to go around the place. She also has a blog and a website.
John and Mick went to the local wood yard to pick up loads of wood that they'd donated and together they built a Portcullis to go over the entrance gate and a Guillotine. Both look brilliant. I think we are all just as excited as the kids.
Unfortunately, I didn't take my camera, but I'll try and remember next week.
Donna has managed to get some wonderful donated Raffle Prizes, one of which is a weekend break at a Hotel.
I'm also trying to sort out everything for Mick and Ben's joint birthday Party the following week! I definitely need my head tested..! LOL
Mick is going to be 40 on 21st August and Ben will be 18 on the 17th September, so they decided to have a joint Party on the 22nd August. Ben's friends are all going to camp out in the garden and little paddock. So hoping that we have good weather or I could end up with a mini Glastonbury. We also have friends and family coming up from London. Plus we also have some more Horse shows to do in between, Oh and did I mention I've got to finish the Kitchen. I've got so much to do and so little time left. I could do with one of those time turner's that Hermione used.. x

Medieval Fun Day...

Today we are going up to the riding centre to paint some jumps that John has built in the shape of Castles and to build some more props for the Medieval Fun Day.
I've ordered mine and Mick's outfits, which hopefully will be here by the end of the week. I'll post pictures when we get them.
The local shops are helping out as well by donating gifts for Prizes and putting posters up in their windows and the local wood yard is donating wood for the props.
Next week I'm up there again with all the shields I've made ready for the children to paint them...

We Have A Visitor..

We have a visitor of the four legged kind.
This is Peggy Sue, she belongs to our friends who are moving to Wales shortly.
Peggy was born with a large birthmark on her left hand side and no one wanted her, except for our friend Frank. She can be ridden as the birthmark, does not affect her at all. She arrived yesterday and has already made herself quite at home, and seems to be totally intrigued with our little ones.
She's 16 years old is a lovely gentle lady.

Welcome...

I'd like to say a big Welcome to some more followers they are:-
Hanh who unfortunately I can't find a blog for, but is following lots of Mini Blogs.
Stephanie Kilgast, who I first met over on CDHM. Stephanie creates the most wonderful Food Miniatures, her blog is called PetitPlat and she also has an Etsy Shop of the same name.
Crea8 of Tiny Crafts, this blog is filled to the brim with "How To's", and loads of links to other sites of interest.
Le Bohrer who's blog is called Bonecas De Marion, she also has a Flickr album filled with wonderful miniatures.
Kayjay who again I can't find a blog for, but is following a few Mini Blogs.
And last but not least is Ascension who's blog is called Mis Miniaturas. This blog is filled with Mini's. Just have a look at the wonderful Christening Set, it's beautiful.

****Nikki Update****

Hi its Debbie again.
Just to let everyone know that Nikki is now back indoors with Michael after spending most of the afternoon and evening in A & E.. Michael is feeling better now, but will be going back to hospital for more tests next week, as he is suffering chest pains and the Consultant thinks that he may have Angina.
Nikki and Michael thank everyone for their concern and best wishes. As you can understand Nikki may not be around for a few days....

Nikki Sends Her Apologies.

Nikki has asked me to apologise on her behalf, that she won't be listing anything on her Etsy today and she wanted you all to know that she's sorry for letting everyone down.
Unfortunately, Nikki's husband Michael is not very well. Nikki rang me on the way to the Hospital to let me know and asked me to write this post on her blog for her.
I'm sure you can all understand that her priority at the moment is her family.
If I hear any further news, I will update both blogs later.
Hoping all is well Nikki, sending you all our Love...xx