Bonfire - mark 2

Bonfire night has always been quite special for me and Simon. Before the children arrived we always dragged ourselves out to the same pub in a local village and watched the fire all cosy late into the night. Now it's all about convenience, who has a cold, nap/bedtime routines, busy areas, too noisy fireworks and where can we get a toffee Apple. So in a shift from tradition we headed out on Saturday after the 5th to a village renowned for its family friendly affairs. It was good. Not only did I get a hog roast, Della got a toffee apple. There was a small soundless display (for babies) while the huge fire was lit then a band played in the back of a lorry before the proper fireworks. 

Della loved the band most. They were quite young but had a drum kit and 'three real guitars'. They somehow managed to gather a small crowd of school aged children all standing on a pallet having their tiny ear drums explode!