Hull Fair Weekend

Got lots of catching up to do. After saying I had nothing much to do, I have been quite busy! Friday is Braves Guild. Barbara had a meeting at 2.30pm so she left early. I stayed and helped tidy up. Popped across to Tesco and got some ingredients for tea while the turn was on.
PARK came across as soon as the children left school so were here in time for us to give the children tea. They had been going to go to the Fair but decided against it on the first night. Instead, we had a few beers and a very nice paella.
We were up on Saturday morning to go set up for the Coffee Morning. Rowan wanted to come with us so we squeezed him in the back. He helped us set up and then went into the hall and kicked a football around. Barbara went for Lisa and she helped out. There was a good turn out with people I hadn't seen before. Jean, who usually does the books was away so I stood around them all morning. PAK came up for a coffee but Rowan stayed with us when they came home. He walked down with me while Barbara took Lisa home.
P&A were out on Saturday evening so they went home after lunch leaving the children with us. We kept them occupied until it was time to go to the Fair. We went down to the Park and Ride and caught the Fair bus around 4.15pm. The weather stayed fine and the kids were very good, keeping with us as we walked around. The prices were ridiculous really. We spent £40+. Luckily Mum and Dad had left some cash and there was some from Grandma Mags so it wasn't all out of our pocket! I went on the Carousel with Kirsten and we all went on the Dodgems and a small rollercoaster. We also had to accompany Kirsten into various "fun houses" as she was too small. I think next year we will try to be away for the week!
We had to fight against the tide on our way out. The bus was there as we got to Anlaby Road and soon had us back. As we went over the flyover, the cars were nose to tail all the way over. There were loads of people walking along Anlaby Road and when we got to the Park and Ride car park, there were queues all the way round the building in the middle even thought there were already two buses loading. Loadsamoney!!
We'd had a hot dog (£2) and bought some candy floss and sweets but Rowan was ready for some scrambled eggs on toast. However, when we let him stay up, he began to flag and didn't demur when we told him it was time for bed.
Sunday morning was early Communion and Prayer Breakfast. Barbara was a bit worried that I would kill the kids but took the chance and left me in charge while she went to do the breakfast. I was reading waiting for some movement. At 8.30, Rowan went to the toilet. A little later, I heard someone go downstairs so I got up and made my way down to find them sat in the front room waiting for something to happen. They were great, helping me with breakfast and then getting ready when asked. Barbara rang at 10 and I told her we would be on our way shortly. We got to Church at 10.25 and sat up front near the Worship Group. Again, they were great and I was delighted to see and hear Rowan singing the hymns and songs reading the words from the OHP.
Barbara had another meeting in the afternoon so when the parentals came for them, we were sat watching Tom and Jerry and eating sweets. Talk about spoiling them! They stayed for a cuppa and then went to visit Mark and Caroline on the way home.
We had an invite to a Ruby Wedding/birthday do in Beverley. Maurice and Christine had just got back from Canada and were celebrating. It also allowed us to have a look at the house they had let while their flooded house is being repaired. Bob and Jean picked us up and we picked up Val L on the way. We were a bit early but they let us in! We didn't leave until just before midnight. It was great evening chatting with friends and catching up.