Bumble's horn beeping when he went over a speed bump was funny at first. Not so funny when he was beeping all the way down the road. Luckily the only people that thought we were beeping at them were Rob and Maralyn! Pops had a look, then did the quick fix. Disconnected it. A mystery for another time.
Texted Chalkie and he was up for a trip out so quick shower and cereal bar dinner.. then, predictably, off to Hemsby!!! Busiest I've seen Hemsby in ages. Found a bare spot quite a way down the beach and got the kite out. Must buy a stake, for times there are not handy rocks. I very quickly regretted asking Chalkie to grab me if I started to disappear down the beach. Was very very windy and I am very light.. so he grabbed me.. and I didn't feel able to shout 'argh, let go, you're crushing my boobs!!' Not that there is anything to crush, but it hurt more being held down by his bear hug than being dragged does. It did provide the first comedy moment though... when the wind died and we both fell backwards in a heap. Nan thought it was hilarious. Unfortunately Pops hadn't hobbled down the beach quick enough to get it on video, but he was installed on a dune in time to capture my first Kiting face plant!!! It doesn't help that I lose all strength once I start to giggle.
I like how my father just laughs rather than running to my aid!
There is a longer video on you tube, you can watch it here.
Chalkie and Pops also had a go. However, Chalkie was either very wise, or just no fun depending on your point of view. He dug himself a little hole to sit in and got himself nicely immovable. Cheat! I got a rare compliment from Pops.. he was sat down and hanging on.. and said "well, you're not a wimp!" I'll take that!
Mum called end of play after Pops crashed the baby kite into her head, so we headed back up to Martins Bingo, emptying a dune's worth of sand out of trainers on the way. We got several wins between us so had a look at the prizes. I very nearly ended up with a pink doll after Nan asked if I'd like anything and so I pointed to the worst prize I could find. Worries me slightly that she would think for a moment that I would like a huge rag doll dressed all in pink. Actually worries me a lot. We did have a serious look at the prizes, and when we got home we discovered that between us we have enough for a Kindle!!!!
Yummy hog roast roll and chips for tea (worth skipping breakfast and dinner for) then home. Emptied another dune's worth of sand out of my trousers. Note to self, don't wear trousers with loads of pockets next time you get dragged down a beach!
Long drive back to Loughborough always depressing after a great weekend. Work sucks!
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