Last day of zoo camp! (And pimpage for the drum cafe)

[la_rainette]

Ooof, the Week from Hell officially ended with a bang when a tree right next to us EXPLODED as it was struck by lightning while we were waiting for Tadpole to be done with her camp, thus throwing Froglet's Best Friend into a panic attack. *sighs*

They brought the little ones out despite the torrential rain; being a standard mummy(tm), I had thought of everything for my little ones who both had lovely raincoats but also sunhats and sunscreen, should the sun happen to come out at any time, but I had failed to bring any sort of protection against rain (umbrella, raincoat, or any sort of waterproof shoes, though sandals can be called waterproof as in "water doesn't accumulate inside", I guess) for myself. I did run, but by the time I was back at the car, I was soaked. Drenched. DRIPPING WET. Ready to win the Most WET prize at any wet T-shirt contest.

*rolls eyes* The kids thought it was hilarious, of course.

I drove the children back home at 30 miles per hour on the highway (past the many cars that were just parked on the side with theior warning lights on, waiting for the end of the Apocalypse, storm), and they squealed in delight each time we hit a pond-sized puddle. "Again, again" Tadpole exclaimed. Uh, I'd rather not, if it's OK with you.

By the time I dropped Best Friend, it started to rain again, just a little.

Best Friend's Mum: Oh, it's raining again! Do you want an umbrella?
rainette *looks at self* mmmm pfffffff too late.

Dude. I changed ALL MY CLOTHES, underwear included, I was that wet.

In other news, if anyone who lives in Toronto or plans to go thre before labour day reads this: GO TO THE DRUM CAFE SHOW AT THE ZOO!!!! And learn to play the Djembe drum and have the time of your life. No, really. I had a blast (even though they had to stop the show when the rain started) and I'm taking the girls next week. And maybe the week after. I think it's exactly the kind of thing Froglet will LOVE -- though I may want to hit the drum less hard, I think I managed to hurt my thumb, ow.

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[notions.livejournal.com]

*holds blow-dryer up to Rainette*

The drum show looks like lots of fun! (Sounds like the kind of thing E would get a big kick out of, too). Ow thumb though, be careful next time! *applies band-aid to your thumb* XD

*runs off for more party stuff*

[la-rainette.livejournal.com]

YAY PARTY! Man, so much work though! No wonder you guys are stressed out!

The drum show is AMAZING. I had been wondering who played that well, such interesting rythms, you know, for THE WHOLE WEEK. I even had plans to take the girls yesterday -- and then the show was cancelled cos they had another concert in the evening and they needed the space to set things up.

And then I went today, and was FLABBERGASTED when they handed me a Djembe and I realized that, well, the AUDIENCE was playing. SO COOL! And such fun! (And am SUCH a klutz! I'm sure no-one else hurt themselves.)

*hugs* Enjoy the party!

[la-rainette.livejournal.com]

it's so amazing I went sort of beserk on the caps, now, did you notice? Psh. Bad rainette. *runs away with shift key*

[notions.livejournal.com]

That sounds so cool! I hope you have fun when you go with the girls! :)

And WHEW, the party isn't till tomorrow, yet I was working on it all day today. The air is so thick with stress you could cut it. With scissors. Or something. Seriously, though, I hope everyone has a REALLY GOOD time tomorrow. OR ELSE.

Today I assembled 55 sets of silverware - plastic knife, fork, and spoon nestled together, rolled in a paper napkin, and tied with a ribbon. A ribbon that read "happy birthday!", so one had to be sure the writing was rightsideup on both sides. Gah. *takes deep breath*

It will all be over tomorrow. :D

[notions.livejournal.com]

tehehehe, capslock is love! XD

[maple-clef.livejournal.com]

Wow, dramatic exploding trees! Aquaplaning on the highway as a sort of fairground ride! Who says bad weather isn't fun?! Hmmm.

My family are all meeting up in Toronto, as I write this... Except me. Damn dissertation! I'll recommend the Drum Cafe show to them - my bro is actually a drummer, and I reckon he'd love it :)

[muffytaj.livejournal.com]

Whereas I adore being soaked to the skin from rain - takes all types to make the world :D

But I don't like it when they start chaffing. Owowow.

[la-rainette.livejournal.com]

So, how did it go? :)

[la-rainette.livejournal.com]

*laughs* They also wanted me to turn on the MUSIC, which I didn't, cos I really needed to be able to concentrate...

I hope they like it! It's actually more interesting when there are less people, cos they try out more complicated things, but it's really fun all the time ;)

[la-rainette.livejournal.com]

*laughs* it's not so much the rain than the thunderstorm. I used to be badly afraid of thunderstorms as a kid, and while I am confident that cars keep me from being harmed (for reasons I used to know but have since forgotten), I am not comfortable walking outside in mad thunderstorms.

Also, driving with soaked clothes does chafe. Ow.

[notions.livejournal.com]

hehe, it went really well. The back yard was GORGEOUS, if I do say so myself, and I think everyone had a good time. I had several conversations with family members who clearly knew me but who I could not identify at all...and I got to see some family who I very rarely see but do remember, which was nice. So yeah! It was fun mostly. :D

[muffytaj.livejournal.com]

the rubber wheels?

Yes it does. Ow ow chafe. Better the drive nekkid!