So this will be my first thanksgiving stateside and therefore my first thanksgiving evarrr! Last year I was back in the UK for a bit so missed out on turkeys and such and most likely spent the day at Chiquitos asking Gibbo if he preffered the waitress over Tina (waitress!)
Although my schedule isn't going to be any different today I've tried to explain to a few people some of the holidays we have in England rather than thanksgiving, namely Bonfire Night. I could've explained it a little better- a day when we make a little man out of straw and burn him on a fire does sound sort of unbelieveable and similar to something straight out of The Wicker Man (which is even more like Eyam where they now burn a giant wooden rat). Remember remember the 5th of November and all that jazz.
Even though I don't quite know the tradition of thanksgiving I get to relax and have some lazy time off work which is pretty sweet considering I have to be up at 3am for work tomorrow. (I see no point in sleeping to be honest) Heck I didn't even know a 3am existed!
Speaking of new experiences I got to try a place called Cici's pizza with Vince and Raquel which people say is delicious. Now don't get me wrong, I like pizza but not in that quantity- it's the same premise as the pizza hut buffet in which you have your third slice and you feel terribly sick. It was at this point they tried to feed me macaroni and cheese pizza which didn't sit well with me and I didn't even eat it!
All turned out alright though, I didn't hurl and we got to meet up with the very loverly Alex at city walk to see Bond (although I swear the last time I saw that movie I saw Daniel Craig's arse... Where did it go?)
At any rate, wish me luck for tomorrow. I'll snap piccies.
Cheers!
- Location:Home
- Mood:Nervous
- Music:Dont Worry Baby - Beach Boys
Happy St. David's Day!
Now where are my presents?!
- Mood:
relaxed - Music:Monkey Sound Effects
Here are just some of the highlights of Day 1 at WaffleCon Sheffield:
Picture Right: Here we see a happy Waffler that has been hard at working creating his/her own costume. His friend (i'm unsure of his name) allowed us to take this picture of him spreading his waffle love as long as we didnt use it against either of them! (...and we didn't!)WaffleSong 1: If I had a Waffle
(To The Tune of 'If I had a Hammer (duh!) )
If I had a waffle, I'd Waffle in the Morning!
I'd Waffle in the Evening!, all over this land!
It's the Waffle of Syrup!, The Waffle of Sugar!
It's the waffle of the love between the butter and the jam
Al-lllll-Over this land
(Repeat for desired effect)
WaffleGuest 1: Ioan Gruffadd
I'm glad that we managed to catch up with Mr Gruffadd before the start of WaffleCon and that Ioan managed to make the day (as he promised) because it really meant that we were in for a treat... with rumours of Ray Liotta not being able to attend because of his beard we looked forward to having a Welsh celebrity show up on the scene to show Ray up. Ioan was good enough for us to take some pics and ask him a few questions about the festival.
Davie: Ioan! thanks for letting us interview you on Day 1 of WaffleCon!, are you having a good time?
Ioan: Yeah! it's nice to be a part of WaffleCon you know, seeing all the Wafflers makes me a very happy man *smiles*
Davie: Have you... tried any of the waffles yet?
Ioan: No, I don't believe there are any waffles here today, it's the beginning of the festival so i'm doing my part finding out what the Wafflers want to see over the next 16 days
Ioan: ...Why, have you managed to get your hand on any waffles? *laughs*
Davie: *laughs along* No Mr Gruffadd, unfortunately not!
Davie: Is it true... that in every movie you have some dedication to waffles?
Ioan: Yes! it's one of my many little dedications I do! During 'Fantastic Four' you can see that the villian clearly turns into a waffle for a brief period of time... and in the film 'Titanic' you can clearly see me 'waffling' down waffles when searching for survivors in the sea.
Davie: Truly Admirable! I hope you enjoy the rest of the day and maybe i'll get to speak to you again
Picture Right: We have reason to believe that this year, we may get to see 'Doug The Waffle Man' creating his almighty Belguim Waffles for us! however because he is only a legend that has been going on for many centuries we believe that this year, Doug will be played by famous director 'Steven Spielberg'!.
Know Your Waffles!
If you are planning to take part in WaffleCon 2005 then you may need to get down on some of the common lingo and facts!
WaffleCon: Short for Waffle Convention, many go on to celebrate this festival every 5th - 21st December
Wafflers: Avid Waffle fans that come to WaffleCon every year
Doug The Waffle Man: The song '16 Days of WaffleCon' depict Doug to be a friendly man who delivers waffles to you on each day!
WaffleSong: A song depicting the festival WaffleCon, many famous one exist such as '12 Days of WaffleCon', 'We Three Waffles', 'If I had a Waffle', Walking in a Waffle Wonderland' etc
WaffleDance: The giant WaffleDance taken at the end of every festivul lead by Doug!
Look out for more!
An unexpected guest this year at WaffleCon (after he tried to swim his way through all the syrup last year!). We presumed that Billy Zane was not going to make the turn out! However he did show his appretiation (sp?) to WaffleCon and said these few things.
Davie: Billy! good to see you again!
Billy: It's always a pleasure meeting you Dave
Davie: I go by Davie now! it seems to have that effect!
Billy: Ok! Davie! I like it!
Davie: *chuckles* So.. what are you doing here? I expected they wouldn't let you back since last years ordeal
Billy: Well... i'm a paying customer and I love my waffles... are you not happy to see me back?
Davie: No! I'm really glad!
Billy: *Pulls Out Waffle* Here, I thought I might see you so I saved you this!
Davie: Thanks! May be the first I actually try in a long time!
(Please Note: WaffleCon is a fictional festival!)
- Mood:
creative - Music:The Killers - Jenny Was a Friend Of Mine
Harriett and Debbie: You can't just find waffles. Waffles aren't naturally occurring
Dave: You know the kitchen? I was walking out of there, and as I was heading to the door. I found them
Harriett and Debbie: They had to be someones waffles
Dave: No, I even asked somebody!
Dave: I was like, are these your waffles?
..and he was like..
No
Harriett and Debbie: So what did you do with them?
Dave: I brought them here *shows waffles* I thought we could have a waffle party
Harriett and Debbie: I'm not eating any found waffles
Dave: They're potato
Harriett and Debbie: They're litter.
Ok Ok... it didn't go exactly like that but that would have been amazing!
- Mood: creative
- Music:Barenaked Ladies - Call and Answer
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