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Hubby got the day off work (not sure if he will come into the show with me or walk around Bluewater)... and daughter picking boys up from school, so all set to go on Friday... woohoooooo....
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Originally Posted by JaneH
I'm watching the weather forecast with very worried frown! Driving on the motorways in icy weather, even for a craft show, does not appeal to me!!!! It's snowing/sleeting here right now, but I suppose it's just early days (whine).....
Hi Jane. It's getting colder by Thursday. How about you get the National Express from Whitstable? It will save you driving, time and even money. Get yourself a £10 senior card and it will only cost you about £7.60 return. That's what I paid from here, so it may be even cheaper for you.
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Originally Posted by ArtAngel
Hi Jane. It's getting colder by Thursday. How about you get the National Express from Whitstable? It will save you driving, time and even money. Get yourself a £10 senior card and it will only cost you about £7.60 return. That's what I paid from here, so it may be even cheaper for you.
I did think about it, Glen, but instead I'm driving and taking 3 others with me. I'll just keep an eye on the forecast. I don't mind a little cold, it's the ice and/or snow that scares me. Last year when we had that blizzard, I was coming home to Whitstable from Broomfield, a journey that normally takes 15 minutes took 2 1/2 hours! We live half-way down a hill and I slid, literally, all the way down. Brakes were useless, as was the steering wheel.... it was just the angel on my shoulder that got me home, and even she had a bit of wild ride! Most frightened I've ever been. Now I'm paranoid about the weather.
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I got caught in that blizzard Jane and have to admit I've never seen snow come down that thick and fast. I was only going from Canterbury to Chestfield and it took me 9 hours as in the end we just couldnt get out of Canterbury at all, so I took 2.5 hours to get from Sainsbury to Morrisons and sat in the garage, until DH finished his shift, left my car parked in the car wash overnight and he drove home down the A2.
I learnt to drive in the snow so am quite confident in it, but if its anything like that I will not go on Saturday even for a stamp AND sewing show!!!
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Originally Posted by yizzard
I got caught in that blizzard Jane and have to admit I've never seen snow come down that thick and fast. I was only going from Canterbury to Chestfield and it took me 9 hours as in the end we just couldnt get out of Canterbury at all, so I took 2.5 hours to get from Sainsbury to Morrisons and sat in the garage, until DH finished his shift, left my car parked in the car wash overnight and he drove home down the A2.
I learnt to drive in the snow so am quite confident in it, but if its anything like that I will not go on Saturday even for a stamp AND sewing show!!!
Yep, if there's any chance of a repeat of that one, I'll stay home....in bed with the covers over my head!!! I still have nightmares about it!!! So far, however, the forecast is for cold, but mostly dry. Fingers crossed.
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Originally Posted by ArtAngel
I'm back from the ICHF show in Bluewater ....
I am pleased that I went today as it may be snowing tomorrow and Saturday!
Enjoy if you go.
Sounds like you had a good day. Thanks for the report. I'll be going tomorrow and praying it doesn't snow enough to affect the roads.
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i bought a fair amount particularly from Paperartsy. I enjoyed it but i've never been to any of the others so don't have anything to compare it to.
Hi to ArtAngel, i was the one who recognised you from your pic on here when you were at the Paperartsy stand.
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The best deal of the day for me was taking out a sub to either Parcraft and Cardmaking mag or Quick cards and walking away with one of the new style Papermania wheeled totes! I was going to buy one from the Range, so for the same price(years sub was £42.95) I got a tote, years mag sub, latest mag and a goodie bag! Well chuffed. This stand was upstairs with the sewing stands.
You could of got othet mag subs from this company.
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Just got home and absolutely LOVED this show! And, as a bonus, had sunshine all the way and the most wonderful day and bought lots of goodies!
The only criticism was that there was no creche or coatroom. If enough people complain, I'll bet they do one next year. As for food, you've got the Bluewater food court right outside the door to the venue. We ate at Ed's Diner and I can highly recommend it.
Go and enjoy.
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Originally Posted by ArtAngel
So I got up this morning and thought to myself...why don't I go back to the show...so I did!
I did look out for you Jane. I bet you spent a lot of time in the stitches part.....
You're right, Glen. I spent about 80% in stitches (so much just to see) and 20% in the papercraft area. I honestly wanted to go back myself and buy more of the fabric, and would have, but yesterday woke up with a horrible head cold and then today the snow stopped me. Oh well.... I think we may go to the Make-It show in Farnborough on our way to see DH's son in Devon, but I don't remember many fabric sellers there in the past. Maybe I just wasn't as interested then....
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I went on Friday, bought way too much stuff as usual but was really pleased with my buys..... bought foils for foiling with my laser printer and laminator, Daily Bread stamps and dies, lots of pearls, beads, charms and a flower kit which I am practising, and as an added bonus found a gorgeous (expensive!!) leather bag which I have been looking for for about a year and DH bought it for me for Valentines Day.... so really pleased I went, and we ate at the Tapas Revolution restaurant right outside and enjoyed our paella and beer very much.....
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I called the ICHF line today and told them that I went back on Friday and paid at the door when I was told that I could have got in free, so the kind lady is sending me a complimentary entry ticket for September.
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We never made it on Sunday. We didn't want to risk being stuck on the M25. And we had bought tickets inadvance too. So sorry to have missed it. I wonder if we could get our tickets exchanged for September
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