It wasn't so much a shower of rain, as a torrential downpour of FREEZING rain.
We went up to Belfast to see my Joy Tree in Lush's window and to visit a craft fair. But within 10 minutes we were soaked to the skin. Our umbrellas had died, my boots had decided that they no longer wanted to be waterproof and, to be frank, I just wanted to GO HOME!
That, my friends, is a picture of a VERY cold woman. I know I look like I desperately need to pee, but in fact, I'm just working hard at keeping my blood from freezing. Unbelievably, you can't see the rain. But trust me, it was bucketing down.
Despite the weather, I loved seeing people's reactions to my tree. I watched from outside in the street and I caught several people stroking it. Well worth the cut hands creating it.
And the craft fair? Never made it! It was straight home to put on dry clothes, sit by the fire and toast the tree with a glass or three of wine.
Yes, Inge, I remember that day, with the ice-cold freezing rain.....I love the way you say 'up to Belfast', like a native! Speaking of freezing cold (but dry) days, there was a great yuletide fair in Warrenpoint Park on Sunday. Sorry didnt let you know sooner. Anyway, it was great and I sold a lot of Lilycobweb originals (lots of scarves, hats etc because everyone was freezing!).Of course, being the eejit I am, I didnt photograph any of them before they were sold. I am too, too busy and behind with Christmas prep. etc. and I locked my keys in the car after the Yuletide fair! Think I need to lie down in a darkened room....or go to Lush and see your Christmas tree! Keep in touch, Rena (lilycobweb)
Posted by: Rena Roohipour | Monday, December 17, 2007 at 04:42 PM