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Well, I am back in the states and I must say I had an absolutely awesome time over in England. Thanks to Blueberry and Sedric for putting up with me the whole time (don;t think I was that much of a PITA). Thanks to Mr Wolf for having me stay in his place to have a wonderful Christmas. Thanks to Evilsquirrel for bringing his suit and giving this squirrely some big hugs! And thanks to all the others I met while I was over there, really everyone was very nice and I would easily go back at any chance.
Trip described behind the cut:
Tuesday 23
Flew over to London then Manchester where Blueberry and Sedric picked me up. Big hugs were exchanged. We then drove down to Birmingham to Mr Wolf's place. Tommah stopped over and joined us for the night in which we went out to an Indian place to have curry. Some drinking ensued later that evening.
Blueberry, Sedric and Tommah
Wednesday 24
On Christmas Eve the highlight of the day was going to an old steam train station (with Mr Wolf suiting) and getting pics. It was fuin and we got a great reception by the people there. I love his suit! Also stopped at a pub on the way back where the wolfie poured a pint! Drank some of it even though I hate beer. Later that evening much drinking ensued. I discovered the wonders of Yagermeister and Red Bull! Think we played soem poker that night where I won! Yay!
Scooter, Mr Wolf, and Sedric
Thursday 25
Think we actually got Mr Wolf's tree decorated this day! Believe wolfie got called into work that morning and we did a little shopping at the local supermarket for some good snacks. The day was capped off by a great home cooked meal including Ham, Christmas pudding and mincemeat pie! Drank more. Started getting a cold that night.
Me, Blueberry and Sedric decorating the tree!
Friday 26
Blue and Sedric headed off in the morning to visit Blues folks for a few days. Me and Mr Wolf got up late and decided to take in a walk in the countryside where we hiked up a decent size hill where we took some nice pics atop a hill/bluff. We also saw some rock houses which was neat (houses built right into solid rock). Pretty sure we went out for dinner that night but my memory fails me a bit (I wasn't feeling great that night). No drinking that evening for the squirrely.
View from atop the hill we climbed
The rock houses!
Saturday 27
We got up decently early and drove to the Sheffield fur meet! There were four suiters that day and we did about an hours walk or there abouts. Everyone I met was really nice and I reconized some familiar names (from the UK fur board I am on) such as Mike Paws, Blue Leader and Lupinestripe. I also got to meet Rupert Skox who I talk to on MSN which was cool. At the end of the day, I definately knew I would love fursuiting, it just looks like such a blast! Can't wait for my suit! Drove back that evening and had some of the food we bought the other day.
Fursuiters!
Many more photos:
www.flickr.com/photos/22606043@N07/sets/7
Sunday 28
Mr Wolf decided to show me central Birmingham and just as we arrived, Blue and Sedric phoned that they were close by. We all met up at a nice Chinese restaurant where we had dimsum. Had some pretty good dishes and I also got to try some chicken feet which were interesting (weren't bad, just weird to eat). We stopped in the countryside and hiked up another hill and got some nice shots as the sun set behind some clouds. Later, I left Mr Wolfs place and Blue, Sedric and I drove to Sedrics place in Preston where we chilled for a little while before heading off to Blue's place in Manchester. Went shopping to get a few things for breakfast and such. We had some awesome pasta and meatballs (made by Blues mom I believe), damn those were good. Think we played poker that night where I ended up the winner. Twice now!
Great view!
Monday 29
We all went into Manchester to do some shopping. First place we hit was a tobacco shop where we picked up a little (legal, but just barely) herbal supplement for some ciggies. We then walked around several shops and Blue picked me up a british pin for my shirt (oh yeah, I kinda felt like Clark Griswald wearing the beret in Paris, but it was cool). :P Walked a bunch more shops where it was mostly fufu clothing and all and ended up getting no real souveneirs. Also discovered my camera was crapping out at this time. We ate that evening at a nice pub with nice atmosphere. Lesson learned, don't order a steak at a pub. I almost broke the knife the meat was soo tough. It tasted fine though and Blue and Sedrics meals were good. Evening was spent having a few fags (ciggies) and watching tv. Got to hear Blue play a little piano too which was very nice!
Manchester Wheel
Tuesday 30
Drove to pick up Evilsquirrel which we thought lived on the way to Liverpool. Well, a bit further away then that but not too far. Brought him two boxes of twinkies since he wanted some (I am not too good in judging "some"). We then drove to Liverpool and didn;t know what to go see. Evil then wowed up with awesome visions of a fun place with an awesome beach, theme park, pier called Southport. Got there and maybe it was good in the 70's. :P Come to find out he was never there and things were pretty dead. After walking awhile we found an indoor arcade where we had some fun. First off, the test of strength! Evil started and got a score in the 600's I think, Blue then went and got into the mid 800's if I remember. This squirrely then stepped up and got into the low/mid 900's getting the high score on the machine for that day. :P After that we played some coin pushers and then pinball, then air hockey. Blue beat the crap out of me in air hockey but Evilsquirrel was able to take down the dragon (Sedric) so I felt a little vindicated. Ate at a fish and chips place then headed back to make a breif stop at Sercis so Blue could do a little laundry. We had banoffee pie (think thats what it was) while waiting for Blue to do his laundry. hehe. After that we then headed back to Blues where we went to get some supper. I tried ordering Beef Curry which I will never live down. For my defense, the place did serve beef hamburgers. Later, poker ensued and Eveilsquirrel suited up to show me his suit and get some pics. He has such a cute suit and I got some good pics. My plushy squirrel may never be the same. :P Needed to get up early the next day so went to bed decently early but ended talking with Evil for several hours which was good.
Two squirrels, trouble is bound to ensue!
More photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22606043@N0
Wednesday 31
Got up at 4 AM is to catch a 5:55 Am train to London. Dropped Evil off before embarking and sleeping much of the way to London. Must say, I never been on a real train before and it was a rather nice trip! Got to London and did a walking tour. Saw many places including the London Eye, Big Ben, Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, and a few other places I cant remember the names to. During the afternoon we met up with Mike Paws who took up around for some photo ops where we got picks of Saint Pauls Catherdral, the Millenium Bridge and Tower Bridge before meeting up with some other furs later that evening. We met them at a huge indoor fun center where they were all around the DDR. Stepped out with Mike Paws to get some photos around Picadilly Circus and take out a little money. We then met back and all went to a japanese restaurant where we had a decent meal (mine was okay but nothing to write home about). We then all migrated and found a section along the Thames River right across from the London Eye at around 9PM. The three hours went really fast and we all just had a fun time with glowsticks, drinking and my squirrel plushies I picked up earlier that day. (I am also amazed that the teapot I got that day made it through everything intact). The fireworks were great and we all disbanded shortly after and Blue, Sedric, Mike Paws and I were hearded like catlle through the crowds to an underground station pretty far away (not as crowded). We then went back to Blues parents place and crashed for several hours (or tried to, Blue you are a loud snorer and it was freezing).
Horrible pic of me with some crazy furs! (no, I am not retarded) :P
More Photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22606043@N0
Thursday 1
We all then headed back to the train station where we said our goodbyes to Mike Paws and headed back to Blue's. We pretty much decided to chill that day since we did a bunch of travelling.
Friday 2
Was up at 5 AM to catch a 7 Am flight home. Good times.
Throughout this whole trip I did miss a few things. First and foremost I miss my special squirrely Cachette. *HUGE NUZZLES AND CUDDLES TO YOU!!!!!* Hopefully he will be able to come along on any trips I go on in the future! I at least was able to correspond occasionally through mail to give some cuddles and scritches back and forth. The other thing I missed was that I didn't see any squirrels (except Evilsquirrel :P) the whole time I was in England. I was wanting to see some red squirrels with the cute ear tufts and all. Well, no luck I guess. I did have an absolutely awesome time and look forward to going back again!
Trip described behind the cut:
Tuesday 23
Flew over to London then Manchester where Blueberry and Sedric picked me up. Big hugs were exchanged. We then drove down to Birmingham to Mr Wolf's place. Tommah stopped over and joined us for the night in which we went out to an Indian place to have curry. Some drinking ensued later that evening.
Blueberry, Sedric and Tommah
Wednesday 24
On Christmas Eve the highlight of the day was going to an old steam train station (with Mr Wolf suiting) and getting pics. It was fuin and we got a great reception by the people there. I love his suit! Also stopped at a pub on the way back where the wolfie poured a pint! Drank some of it even though I hate beer. Later that evening much drinking ensued. I discovered the wonders of Yagermeister and Red Bull! Think we played soem poker that night where I won! Yay!
Scooter, Mr Wolf, and Sedric
Thursday 25
Think we actually got Mr Wolf's tree decorated this day! Believe wolfie got called into work that morning and we did a little shopping at the local supermarket for some good snacks. The day was capped off by a great home cooked meal including Ham, Christmas pudding and mincemeat pie! Drank more. Started getting a cold that night.
Me, Blueberry and Sedric decorating the tree!
Friday 26
Blue and Sedric headed off in the morning to visit Blues folks for a few days. Me and Mr Wolf got up late and decided to take in a walk in the countryside where we hiked up a decent size hill where we took some nice pics atop a hill/bluff. We also saw some rock houses which was neat (houses built right into solid rock). Pretty sure we went out for dinner that night but my memory fails me a bit (I wasn't feeling great that night). No drinking that evening for the squirrely.
View from atop the hill we climbed
The rock houses!
Saturday 27
We got up decently early and drove to the Sheffield fur meet! There were four suiters that day and we did about an hours walk or there abouts. Everyone I met was really nice and I reconized some familiar names (from the UK fur board I am on) such as Mike Paws, Blue Leader and Lupinestripe. I also got to meet Rupert Skox who I talk to on MSN which was cool. At the end of the day, I definately knew I would love fursuiting, it just looks like such a blast! Can't wait for my suit! Drove back that evening and had some of the food we bought the other day.
Fursuiters!
Many more photos:
www.flickr.com/photos/22606043@N07/sets/7
Sunday 28
Mr Wolf decided to show me central Birmingham and just as we arrived, Blue and Sedric phoned that they were close by. We all met up at a nice Chinese restaurant where we had dimsum. Had some pretty good dishes and I also got to try some chicken feet which were interesting (weren't bad, just weird to eat). We stopped in the countryside and hiked up another hill and got some nice shots as the sun set behind some clouds. Later, I left Mr Wolfs place and Blue, Sedric and I drove to Sedrics place in Preston where we chilled for a little while before heading off to Blue's place in Manchester. Went shopping to get a few things for breakfast and such. We had some awesome pasta and meatballs (made by Blues mom I believe), damn those were good. Think we played poker that night where I ended up the winner. Twice now!
Great view!
Monday 29
We all went into Manchester to do some shopping. First place we hit was a tobacco shop where we picked up a little (legal, but just barely) herbal supplement for some ciggies. We then walked around several shops and Blue picked me up a british pin for my shirt (oh yeah, I kinda felt like Clark Griswald wearing the beret in Paris, but it was cool). :P Walked a bunch more shops where it was mostly fufu clothing and all and ended up getting no real souveneirs. Also discovered my camera was crapping out at this time. We ate that evening at a nice pub with nice atmosphere. Lesson learned, don't order a steak at a pub. I almost broke the knife the meat was soo tough. It tasted fine though and Blue and Sedrics meals were good. Evening was spent having a few fags (ciggies) and watching tv. Got to hear Blue play a little piano too which was very nice!
Manchester Wheel
Tuesday 30
Drove to pick up Evilsquirrel which we thought lived on the way to Liverpool. Well, a bit further away then that but not too far. Brought him two boxes of twinkies since he wanted some (I am not too good in judging "some"). We then drove to Liverpool and didn;t know what to go see. Evil then wowed up with awesome visions of a fun place with an awesome beach, theme park, pier called Southport. Got there and maybe it was good in the 70's. :P Come to find out he was never there and things were pretty dead. After walking awhile we found an indoor arcade where we had some fun. First off, the test of strength! Evil started and got a score in the 600's I think, Blue then went and got into the mid 800's if I remember. This squirrely then stepped up and got into the low/mid 900's getting the high score on the machine for that day. :P After that we played some coin pushers and then pinball, then air hockey. Blue beat the crap out of me in air hockey but Evilsquirrel was able to take down the dragon (Sedric) so I felt a little vindicated. Ate at a fish and chips place then headed back to make a breif stop at Sercis so Blue could do a little laundry. We had banoffee pie (think thats what it was) while waiting for Blue to do his laundry. hehe. After that we then headed back to Blues where we went to get some supper. I tried ordering Beef Curry which I will never live down. For my defense, the place did serve beef hamburgers. Later, poker ensued and Eveilsquirrel suited up to show me his suit and get some pics. He has such a cute suit and I got some good pics. My plushy squirrel may never be the same. :P Needed to get up early the next day so went to bed decently early but ended talking with Evil for several hours which was good.
Two squirrels, trouble is bound to ensue!
More photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22606043@N0
Wednesday 31
Got up at 4 AM is to catch a 5:55 Am train to London. Dropped Evil off before embarking and sleeping much of the way to London. Must say, I never been on a real train before and it was a rather nice trip! Got to London and did a walking tour. Saw many places including the London Eye, Big Ben, Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, and a few other places I cant remember the names to. During the afternoon we met up with Mike Paws who took up around for some photo ops where we got picks of Saint Pauls Catherdral, the Millenium Bridge and Tower Bridge before meeting up with some other furs later that evening. We met them at a huge indoor fun center where they were all around the DDR. Stepped out with Mike Paws to get some photos around Picadilly Circus and take out a little money. We then met back and all went to a japanese restaurant where we had a decent meal (mine was okay but nothing to write home about). We then all migrated and found a section along the Thames River right across from the London Eye at around 9PM. The three hours went really fast and we all just had a fun time with glowsticks, drinking and my squirrel plushies I picked up earlier that day. (I am also amazed that the teapot I got that day made it through everything intact). The fireworks were great and we all disbanded shortly after and Blue, Sedric, Mike Paws and I were hearded like catlle through the crowds to an underground station pretty far away (not as crowded). We then went back to Blues parents place and crashed for several hours (or tried to, Blue you are a loud snorer and it was freezing).
Horrible pic of me with some crazy furs! (no, I am not retarded) :P
More Photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22606043@N0
Thursday 1
We all then headed back to the train station where we said our goodbyes to Mike Paws and headed back to Blue's. We pretty much decided to chill that day since we did a bunch of travelling.
Friday 2
Was up at 5 AM to catch a 7 Am flight home. Good times.
Throughout this whole trip I did miss a few things. First and foremost I miss my special squirrely Cachette. *HUGE NUZZLES AND CUDDLES TO YOU!!!!!* Hopefully he will be able to come along on any trips I go on in the future! I at least was able to correspond occasionally through mail to give some cuddles and scritches back and forth. The other thing I missed was that I didn't see any squirrels (except Evilsquirrel :P) the whole time I was in England. I was wanting to see some red squirrels with the cute ear tufts and all. Well, no luck I guess. I did have an absolutely awesome time and look forward to going back again!
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