Yesterday I took Rosie and Jess into Norwich on my own, the other adults were all busy. We had lots of fun. We began at The Museum Of Norwich [at the old Bridewell prison] where there was a lovely scavenger hunt, throughout the museum, following the orange clues from one exhibit to another. Nothing to write down or scores to keep, just a fun trip - and stickers at the end.
Then we went to one of the rooms where there was a 'make a black cat' activity - well organised with card, pritt, templates, safety scissors etc. Obviously Jess needed a fair bit of help, Rosie managed virtually unaided. The other family who were round the table with us clearly enjoyed it too. I got into conversation with the Gran, who didn't realise there were benefits to having her own Museums Pass, if she was regularly bringing grandchildren to the different Museums.
Onto
Bill's for lunch. The girl's food was free [half term offer] I only paid for our drinks and my salad.
They cleared their plates, and enjoyed their desserts.
The Waterstones to look at books. I did not buy this family game. It was £13, and anyway the answer to the question is "It was probably the person who is taking Omeprazole meds for acid reflux" Jess is delightful - she enjoys 'riding' the vehicles in the Castle Mall even if nobody has put a coin in the slot to make them move!
The girls bought some Lego and an Elsa Doll. Then we came home, via Aldi, where the scary assistant, with a white painted face and black horns, dressed as Maleficent was frightening small customers. No it wasn't fun, and quite unnecessary imho.
We had a lot of laughs together. As we walked back to the CarPark, I encouraged them to speed up so we would be back before we got charged for an extra hour. Jess was still pointing out things of interest as we trotted down the street.
"Come on Jess, hurry up. We've no time for pleasantries right now" declared Big Sister. I was flabbergasted at this phrase. Has she been reading Jane Austen??
Such a joy and privilege to be with them all day. Thank you girls!
No wonder my mice are not selling. These ones are only a fiver in a certain Danish Gift shop. They are imported from China. I cannot compete...
Yesterday I took Rosie and Jess into Norwich on my own, the other adults were all busy. We had lots of fun. We began at The Museum Of Norwich [at the old Bridewell prison] where there was a lovely scavenger hunt, throughout the museum, following the orange clues from one exhibit to another. Nothing to write down or scores to keep, just a fun trip - and stickers at the end.
No one can compete with China! I think yours are much better.
ReplyDeleteThe two girls are delightful, what a lovely day out you had together.
I was really irritated when we visited a *Norfolk craft outlet" recently, to find that in between the locally made items were nestling Xmas ornaments from China.
DeleteI felt the same when I visited Strasbourg Christmas Market. No, they definitely were NOT "artisan" Christmas decorations.
DeleteThat grumpy comment was from FD xx
DeleteReminds me of a holiday souvenir a friend bought me as a joke; she couldn't stop laughing because it was a little decorative tin 'a present from Canterbury ' or somewhere, made in China and with a couple teabags inside....
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DeleteYour mice are twice as nice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day. I laughed about Jess happy in the vehicles, even with no money in to make them go. Our boys when small loved Eastbourne Pier amusements and the slot machines but didn't realise you had to put some money in to play and were happy to just press buttons and pull the handles on the one arm bandits, oh the innocence. It is such a shame that hand crafted items never realise their full value financially taking into account hours spent making them and superior materials used when compared to mass produced items made by people that probably get paid a pittance. Your mice are made with thought and love but sadly that is over-ridden by the shoddy and cheap imports . Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteSweet innocence of children!
DeleteChinese imports (&Amazon) have a lot to answer for.
ReplyDeleteEvery time somebody mentions Temu or Shein also, it makes me really cross. Kx
Yes they do
DeleteDuring the ‘worlds longest lock in’ my then 7-8 year old, avid reader grand daughter read so much Enid Blyton and several old novels of mine from the 1960’s that this southern Australian lass was sounding a bit like she was from 1940-50’s England😂
ReplyDeleteAll the soda pop and sticky buns they consumed in their picnics! Golly Gosh
DeleteYou don't have to try and compete with China, yours are made with time and love, theirs are made with forced labour, usually child-labour at that. Anyone that realises that will gladly pay a little bit more.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a lovely day out, and I'm sure that Rosie is going to be an English teacher when she grows up, she has the vocabulary that outstrips many adults!
I would not be surprised
DeleteI’m very disappointed how much of the stuff in the Danish shop is made elsewhere-no wonder it’s so cheap. What a great day out for the girls -you really are a super fan! Catriona
ReplyDeleteI was SO tired last night though...
DeleteIt sounds like a lovely day x
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
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DeleteSounds like a fun day for the girls! I love Rosie's sweater, did you knit that one? Too bad about the mice made in China. We come across that with cheap pseudo indigenous items, made overseas and imitating the fine craftwork of the indigenous people of Canada.
ReplyDeleteAs for Rosie's eloquence, it called to mind a much younger neighbour who, when asked a question, replied " I haven't the foggy ized deer"!
Rosie's sweater was knitted by her great aunt (started about 35 yrs ago for Ro's Dad, but only completed last year)
DeleteSounds like a fun (though tiring!) day for everyone! Your mice have character, though, and are very special.
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DeleteWhat a fun day you had with Rosie and Jess. No wonder you are tired though.
ReplyDeleteYour mice are special, each one individual and created with care for the pleasure of many. Keep crafting.
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