Nicola

Last Saturday (16 june 2012) Nic (my boyfriend) and I went to the Top Gear festival in Durban.  It was fantastic. I’m not one for cars; I can’t even put a name to a car. Top Gear showed us some vintage and some fast cars, was fascinating to see. I know a good car when I see one. I was very impressed with all the cars that had been wrapped. My favorite was a car wrapped in wooden looking paper and one wrapped in pink and glitter paper. I found my dream car, the Fiate 500.

After seeing all the exhibitions we went to go watch some stunt driving. They were driving through traffic cones. The thing I found scary was that they were driving so fast and the guy sweeping the dirt of the tar was just standing there, cars driving around him. They gave people the opportunity for R100 each to go in the stunt car while he drove around the cones.

Later we checked the motor bikes do stunts in the air. Was so freaky to watch as it looked like at any moment they could fall and die. They went in the air and one even let go of the car for a second or 2.

At about 3:30 the street circuit started. We didn’t get a seat to watch it so we had to stand behind the fence. This was the time where we first met the Top Gear presenters, James May, Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson. Then came the Stig. A bunch of cars went by, even the Stig drove past, was awesome.  I love how they made the circuit South African. They had a taxi do a trick where it drove on   2 wheels.

That took about an hour and a bit. By this time we were hungry so we went to get a burger. We were in the line for 10 min and they then told us they were sold out. Bunny chow was also sold out. Eventually we found a place that still had some chicken wraps. When we got to order ours they were R40 each, such a rip off but we were not standing in another que.

It was then about time for the show. They show was so hilarious. They made it into the car Olympics. They had curling with cars and a sweeper, bowling with a shopping trolley, chariot race with the Stig, cars on fire and car soccer. I think my photos will tell it all better than I can. South Africa won the soccer against England. They had a street drag race for a few min then a cop car came to brake up the party.

Well worth my money, or lets say well worth the debt (still have to pay Nic back for the ticket).

Next time you all must go.

 

 

 

7 treasures I have sold recently.

1: A lovely girls hairclip with butterflies on it. I will be making more in this style soon.

2: A greeting card of Giants Castle in the Drakensberg. My favorite place to be and just chill.

3: A beautiful greeting card. I have noticed that a lot of people have been buying this one as a sympathy card.

4: The lady who bought this stunning purple bracelet was thrilled with it. It was exactly what she was looking for and looked very pretty on her arm.

5: This necklace was a bright shade of pink with a lovely pendant on it. The young girl who bought it wore it straight away and was happy with the purchase.

6: This bracelet was made with bits and pieces I had lying around. So I decided to sell this one in aid of CHOC. I was very delighted at how well my CHOC sells were.

7: My addington beach sunrise greeting card always does well. Many people think this was taken overseas and are shocked when I tell them were it is.

On Saturday 9 June 2012 was the Cygnet School Fun Day, oh and what a fun day it was. Be Blessed was there with all our goodies, necklaces, photo cards, bracelets and hair clips.

This time was the first that I have had a bowl full up with goodies that when sold the money went to CHOC. I have a friend who helps out with the children who have cancer, so I decided that I wanted to support them in this way by selling things for money. I made enough money to buy a keyring to support CHOC.

When you work on your own it is very hard to have a table and look around at the rest of the market, but I did my best. My mom helped me in the morning and my boyfriend in the afternoon.

There were a few treasures I want to mention. Across from my table was a table with lots of ballet type dresses. My mom bought one for my niece in Taiwan. The dresses are made with netting for the skirt and lycra for the body. For R120 the dress came with extra puffy sleeves and a hair clip. Very pretty and well worth the money. Just wish I had a little daughter of my own.

Another table next to me had bags. Handbags and shopping bags and carry bags. They are woven and don’t collapses on themselves, very sturdy. Lots of beautiful coloures. I had to buy one, so I bought a pink and blue handbag. So many people already have remarked on I have only had it 2 days.

The last treasure I would like to mention is a lady who makes brooches and hairclips. The hairclip I bought is really only for decoration as it won’t keep my hair out my face, but it would keep a 1 year olds hair back. She uses all different coloures of felt and makes pretty pictures. I bought a cupcake, but there are all kinds of pictures. You can reach her on madebyk@ymail.com to make orders.

On the field I saw lots of games organized but the different classes. My one friends daughters class organized a bean bag toss. Other classes did fishing with magnets, fake glitter tattoos etc. There was also lots of different food to choose from. Samosas, bunny chow, bore rolls, hamburgers, candy floss and popcorn. Later during the day they had some entertainment with the kids at after care who do hip hop and karate.

 

A great market and one I am sure to go back to.

 

 

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