Bank Holiday Monday

Well bloggers hope you had a great couple of days off thanks to the Easter weekend. Why is it when it's a bank holiday you get the erge just to do something, even if its going to the cinema, everyone gets the erge to do something. Well in my case it was if the entire population of Birmingham had the same idea as me. Me and Kieron decided to the West Midland Safari Park, and to make a nice social gathering, we invited my mum and gareth. Anyway gareth also invited his mates Adam and Carl and we decided to meet them there as it was a spare of the moment thing.

So off we went in Gareth's Mondeo. The sun was shining, everyone was happy until we hit a mile long line of traffic heading towards the Park. Hmmmmm, didn't look good. But anyway we decided to persue with our adventure. Finally after 1hr 30 mins drive we arrived, to be greeted by an army of cars. It was if people were evacuating their houses to come here. Cars piled high with people and picnics and children and lord knows what. We managed to get in though and started to drive round the Safari track, and for about 10 minuets all we saw was grass and a big log. Where were the animals? finally we saw the rhino's, and carried on round, which lasted about 2 hours.

I must admit, West Midland Safari Park has gone down hill slightly, you've got more chance at finding an animal in a where's wally book then you have there. The lions was the worst bit, everyone was trying to look at them and it just caused a massive pile up of cars. Even the wardens seem to care. The M25 was less busier!

But we survived. We had finished the track, and made our way to the amusement section, and we found Adam and Carl.

We went and saw the Creepy crawlies, and the reptiles, and then what most impressed me was thay had a fre-flying bat section it was so cool. You walked through some plastic sheeting and entered what could have been Batmans Cave (Hmmm ... ironic!) and sure enough bats everwhere, they were really cute. You could stand in one spot and bats would just flash past you. It deffinately made up for the track.

We stopped for an ice cream (as you do) and went to see the Sea lion show. Now it wasn't exactly Seaworld, but it was ok.

On our way home we stopped off for a quick pint which actually turned into 4and by the time we left the pub it was about 10.30pm!!!!

So off we went on our travels and i began to feel very hungry. As we arrived home it was nearly approaching 12 midnight, we dropped Kieron home, and Adam and Carl came back to ours. We all then decided we were all hungry, so mum made a Spaghetti Bolognaise!

Note: My family are very random and we do like doing things at the drop of the hat!

It was a great day out, and i had a really great time, so there!

See you soon xx

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

Well bloggers i'm back after a full week of fantastic skiing (i hope you all missed me!!!)
Wow ... I cant believe it went so quickly, but i'm here again to blog you all about it.

Well at 5.30am on Saturday 8th April my alarm went off, yep it was the beginning of my trip. Me and Gareth got up and got ready and final at 5.50am we headed down to dads house where we were getting the taxi, so it was aurevoir to mum and viva la Salzburg.

The taxi was booked for 6.00am, however there was no sign of it so dad rang the taxi company (A2B) and was complaining about the taxi being late, anyway the taxi people said it hadn't been booked but they had a people carry in shirley.....Fantasic!!! 2 mins later the taxi comes .... it was Able taxis (dad rung the wrong company) But that didn't matter as Able taxis had sent us a Rover 400, and with no boot space and a big ski bag we weren't going anywhere! So we sent Able packing and waitied for A2B. Finally they arrived in a big mercedes carrier and we were off.

At the airport we met up with the group: (excluding me, gareth and dad)
Pete, Hazel and Michael Twist
Micheal's friend Adam
Clive, Pauline, Samantha and Charlotte Dowling
Sam's boyfriend, Paul
Charlotte's friend Amy
Steve & Kym Boffey
Andy & Lorraine Lake

We checked in our luggage, and off to departures. Now for those who don't ski, won't know that Ski boots,and Ski's weight an awful lot. The ski's have to be checked in separatley and are dropped off at another luggage, point. We are also charged excess baggage because of the weight. Now to save weight on our luggage (so we are not charged again) we nomally put 1 boot in our luggage and 1 boot in our hand luggage. And so there we no problems with this......until up 2 now!!!!!!

Went through security checks, me, dad and gareth were stopped because of the boot in our hand luggage. So we were sent back to checking where we explained the situation, and the lady was going to charge us extra, because of the weight, so as usual dad complained. So we then went back upstairs bought a hold-all thing and put the the boots in there. Went back downstairs checked the luggage in and we were back to departures, ready for our flight at 8.30am.

As we were all sitting in excitment *bing-bong* "Flight BE1875 to Slazburg will delayed 1 hour" *bing-bong*

Aaaahhhhh CRAP!!!!!

But anyway the time flew, (pun!) and we on the plane, and soon landed in salzburg at about 12.30pm (11.30GMT)

It took us about 30mins to get to the hotel. Hotel De Wergenberg in Eben. It was lovely, and run by English folk too which saved alot of hassle trying to understand what the menu was for dinner!!!!!!!!

Because of the delay, we couldn't ski that afternoon as planned, so instead we decided to stay in the bar all afternoon!

Sunday morning, everyone was excited, we went to the local resort of Flachau. The weather was beautiful. Sun shining, a nice cool breeze and a great feeling being back on the slopes. To celebrate our first day, we decided to ski all the way to the bottom. Even though i'm glad i did it, it wasn't the best option as the snow was really slushy and made it hard to turn. So we went back to the hotel at about 4.30pm, had a few drinks and went to get a shower before dinner.....nice!

Monday morning, weather was still good but a little bit chiller and not much sun. Still it didn't put anybody off, back to Flauchau we went, for my finest hour. Off one off the slopes, Mike and his mate Adam spotted a jump. At this point there was Me, Dad, Gaz, Andy, Sam, Paul, Mike, Adam and Amy. Mike being a dare-devil went shooting off for this jump with Adam not far behind him. Andy and Dad then followed. Paul and Amy, which just left me and Sam. Uptil now this was results of the jump:

Mike - Landed, good jump
Adam - Landed, but a bit wobbly
Andy - Didn't jump
Dad - Didn't jump
Paul - Flopped over it
Amy - Total wipeout!

So me and Sam decided to go for it, as i was following her we reached the track leading up to the jump, and from nowhere my skis got a sudden rush of energy, as i shooted past her all i heard was her voice shouting "Don't do it!" but it was too late, the jump was bigger than expected and i had gone........sailing into the sky that is. As i finally landed, i was so pleased with myself that i did a very stupid thing. I lent to the side and i toppled over. But it was worth it as i proud to do it. As i recovered one of my skis and made my way the group i got a really well deserved clap, which made me feel better. Mike was very impressed!!!

After we had finished the day's skiing, gareth adn dad were looking in the ski shops so i made my way to the hotel on the minibus. When they returned gareth had a little surprise for me - He had bought some new ski's. He had saved his birthday money from March adn had decided that's what he wanted. They were very nice, White Blizzards edged with blue. I might wait a few more years before i get some of my own.

Tuesday morning, we all woke up bright and early to find out.............the weather was awful. It had been snowing through the night (on the day gareth was going to try out his new ski's - he wasn't impressed!) but we carried on regardless, it was very misty at the top, and you couldn't see alot. Just to prove this as usual i was caught up in colliding with Pete Twist. It was kind of my fault. I turned to get through the thick, slushy snow, and as i did, pete was going gto go round me. But nevemind although my knee began to hurt again!

Info: I twisted my knee a few years ago when i was learning to ski. On my lesson i was taken off-piste by my instructor (idiot!) and i fell over and twisted my knee.

i stopped and had a break and a nice cup of hot chocolate to cheer me up. After being rested i took my time for the rest of the day, so i didn't do anymore damage.

Wednesday - still cloudy at the top. But we decided to try the other resort just up the road called flachauwinkle (or as we pronounced it 'flash-your-winkle!'). To be honest we skied up till about 2.30pm because the weather wasn't pretty and everyone was tired from the day before. So we headed off back to the hotel where we had fun in the bar (as usual).

Thursday we went back to flachauwinkle. Weather was a bit better. Some of the group were a bit late getting ready so dad, me, gareth, steve, kym, adam and mike decided to carry on. So we decided to go on a nice easy blue run.

info: there are normally 3 kinds of slopes (unless you're in America where they give the slopes silly names)
Blue: Easy run, quite flat, but narrow.
Red: Steeper but wider.
Black: Long, Steep, wide

So this nice easy blue run turned out to be the blue from hell, half way down the snow was getting slushier, and heavier every minute, we all struggled. Just before getting to the bottom we were skiing on a field, it was awful and we all felt the agony on our legs. I think Steve was going to complain because really that run should have been closed, far to dangerous!

Later that afternoon when we all met up. We were doing a few reds, when Mike skied in front of this big German dude and cut him up. It was very funny to watch this German with a face full of snow, he skied over to Mike and was telling him off, but Mike apologised (as he was still laughing under his breath!)

Friday was upon us, our last skiing day. Although to be honest i was quite prepared to go home. I missed mum and Kieron. But i still enjoyed every moment being on the slopes. Everybody wanted to ski as much as possible, but before we knew it it was time to go. On that evening we all decided to out to celebrate at a local bar called Kohler's bar. It was so much fun i haven't laughed so hard in all my life. These random guy (who seemed very gay) kept coming over to our group trying to talk to us. He sat next to Pete (who wasn't impressed) and this guy asked him his name Pete replied "Rupert".

Saturday morning arrived our flight was at 12.30pm and i thought it was going to drag, but before i know it i was back in Brum.

It was a brilliant holiday but i was glad to be back. Kieron came to mine to see me as we had both missed each other a lot. He then took me to see Ice Age 2, which is really hilarious and later we had Fish 'n' Chips (yummy!!!!). Iwas well knackered whe i got home.

See you laters xxxx

Useless Information!

Well hello there bloggers. Tomorrow is the big day.....it's come round so fast i can hardly believe it! It's Skiing time!!!! So this will be my last blog for a week, and when i come back i will blog all about it.

Yesterday i had an interesting thought, i suddenly remembered that i had been driving for 1 year. I was totally amazed, but also felt slighty proud of ones self!!!!! So staying with random information like that, here are some thoughts which may keep you occupied until i come back!

• Why do supermarkets make sick people walk all the way to the back of the shop to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.
• Why do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a DIET coke.
• Why do banks leave both doors open and chain the pens to the counters.
• How come we leave cars worth thousands of pounds on the drive and lock our junk and cheap lawn mower in the garage.
• 3 Brits die each year testing if a 9v battery works on their tongue.
• 142 Brits were injured in 1999 by not removing all pins from new shirts.
• 58 Brits are injured each year by using sharp knives instead of screwdrivers.
• 31 Brits have died since 1996 by watering their Christmas tree while the fairy lights were plugged in.
• 19 Brits have died in the last 3 years believing that Christmas decorations were chocolate.
• British Hospitals reported 4 broken arms last year after cracker pulling accidents.
• 101 people since 1999 have had broken parts of plastic toys pulled out of the soles of their feet.
• 18 Brits had serious burns in 2000 trying on a new jumper with a lit cigarette in their mouth.
• A massive 543 Brits were admitted to A&E in the last two years after opening bottles of beer with their teeth.
• 5 Brits were injured last year in accidents involving out of control Scalextric cars.
• In 2000 eight Brits cracked their skull whilst throwing up into the Toilet

Well i hope that keeps you going, see you all when i come back. Byzeeeee!

Are you a photo person?

Well sticking with the photo theme, I though it was about time you met some of the people I talk about in my blogs. (By the way that's Kieron with me in the last blog!)
So here's the introduction:

From Left to Right: Rosey, Jen, Dan, and Moi!

Another one of me, with my gorgeous Kieron!

My best mate Paddy and his lovely girlfriend Natalie

Emily trying to hide (but I wil get you!)

See I told you I would get you Emily, hehehe

My mum's friend Jackie, and my very silly mommee!

Well bloggers that's all for now, hope you enjoyed this brief tour of my friends, see you soon!!!!

It's Me!

Hey everyone. I've had trouble trying to add a photo to my profile, so i decided to put one in a blog instead. Now the photo here doesn't match the comment Rosey has left me 'cos i screwed up but anyway...here i am *plays introduction music*

Not alot!

Hello there bloggers!

Well how are wel all? i'm very well thank you. My gosh the weeks are flying by, it's only 1 week till I go skiing, that's right. You now how last weekend I told you all about my bargain buy from Milletts, well I forgot to buy some new sunglasses 'cos i've lost mine (which isn't unusual!!!) So i went to Boots, spent a good hour trying ones on that made me look like a total idiot, but I found some that I liked. They're white half-frames with cool blue lenses. (Nice!)

Friday night was a good night, I met up with my good friend Emily, we went out for a nice meal at a restaurant called 'Sweet Chillies' which does Indian Cuisine (very good!!!!). We had a good girlie chat and let our hair down (although I have short hair!!). On my way home from dropping Emily off, I was coming into Shirley and on the opposite side off the road, to which i was driving, there is a speed camera. I was just going over 30 when the camera went off. I was so surprised, 1) because it's illegal for it to flash at drivers oncoming and 2) because it wasn't going that far over the speed. Really annoying!!!!!!

I just chilled out with Kieron on Saturday watching a DVD (The Scorpion King -quite good) although when I left Kierons later, my car failed to start, it keeps flooding with petrol and you just have to keep trying to start it with your foot on the acclerator. I must admit it's a good little fiesta (which i will put a photo of on my blogg) but it does need changing. I really like Audi A3's but i'm going to have to build up to that, maybe like a nice 'R' reg Polo, or a Clio, but will have to check prices.

Anyway, when i returned home which was about 12.30am, my mum opened a bottle of wine (no we're not alcoholics!) and me and mum (somehow) started to talk about my birthday this year. I'm having a big party as it's my 21st (YAY!)and I'm having it at the Red Lion pub in Kings Heath. But again, somehow i'm not sure, we then got on how to get to the Red Lion and how it's not far from Stirchley Bowl, my brother told of journey he would take and I told mine. We then pondered which one was quicker (by now it's about 1.30am) so off we went, with mum at the wheel at me with my stopwatch on my phone we set off. We went to stirchley bowl on my instructions and came back Gareth's obeying to the speed limits. I actual fact Gareth's route was only about 1 minute faster, and the test was settled.

As we returned home, we were still feeling a litle bit spontaneous. I had previously told my mum and Gareth about my stupid incident with the speed camera and Gareth could not accept this had happened. So mum parked up and off we went to Shirley in Gareths car. As i noted him to the speed camera, he slghtly accelorated over 30, and again the camera went off. He was amazed. However, my mum made an interesting point, that the camera went off after going past it and not as we approached! We decided that it was faulty, but we will see if we both get tickets! :(

Sunday I just chilled out at Kierons before I went to my nans for tea.

Well I think that's all for now readers, yes i know you can't wait for my next blogg but you will have too.

Byzeeee! x