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Skateboards

The kids got their skateboards yesterday despite my misgivings. Papa just cant resist buying one for each. And I cant resist displaying my little knowledge -- balancing acts. That's easy! And running right smack into the wall, haha-

The Big Swing

MC and papa doing the big swing. There are a lot of things that I would gladly do and enjoy with the kids, but swinging on this thing? No way!

Stretch Limousine

Everybody's eyes followed with amazement while a stretch limousine came gliding as we wait for the parade to begin the city's four-day fair (kerwe) last week. We waited in awe for the celebrity to expose herself/himself -- (drum rolling....) out stepped the chauffeur, driver doesnt seem fitting, opened the trunk for the red carpet and laid it down. Excitement is brewing. Inside were the boys of the kerwe, presenting themselves with style! We are all impressed, hmm. I havent seen one up close, really!

Dancing Flower

Oh yes, this plastic flower dances. But I had to take the picture while it's taking a break or else the camera would be wet ;-) The first thing to do is make sure that the rod is firmly stuck on the ground. Then you need to screw a water hose to the noozle, and presto -- the pressure of the water would bring the wiggly plastic water head to dance. You wouldnt really know where the flower would turn. Oh, dont forget to let the kids run in their bathing suits -- this could get really nasty wet. This is a shrieking success to the kids, and to us parents, too.

Adult Carousel

And this is the adult's bar carousel. It moves slowly, so better watch yourself, especially after a heavy visit -- or else you'll either lost your footing or your sense of direction. It looks like a kiddie carousel, but it is actually a bar serving a complete list of beverages -- cocktails, wine, beer, coffee or tea. I didnt ask if fruit juices are only sold within the mixed drinks, though I can guess -- as my husband came with a bottle of beer for him and a glass of sparkling wine for me. Nothing for the kids!

Carousel Ride

A part of every childhood's carnival memories, a carousel ride. Around and around it goes, I used to go gaga over carousel rides, but not now. One ride would be enough to bring my stomache to its own carousel ride. Enough said.

Hell's Angels

We saw the congregation of big bikes on one side of the carnival area and went nearer to catch the real machine beauties. Different kinds of motorbikes -- from Harley's to Kawasaki; all well maintained and glistening with care. And when the owners decided to ride them -- VRRRM -- the sound was really an exciting addition to the already exciting atmosphere.

Smart Car

My hubby came home from work driving a car from the office, a tiny Smart Car.

The kids were immediately concerned and asked 'papa, why did you buy a small car? We would not fit in there.'

We had to reassure them that our car is still in the garage. That the small car (tiny actually), would only be used by papa because he must go to a seminar.

What follows next? A joy ride. It was IC's turn. (It is a two seater.) She happily waved goodbye and her verdict? The car is too loud for her.

Then came MC - she just said 'that it is a car for Barbie'. Oh yeah? Then it should be pink, nyeheh! That the kids readily agreed to stay alone at home while I took my joy ride turn puzzled me. I didnt say anything though, just waved goodbye and gawked myself. The first thing that I noticed was the smell - I had to open the window -- I guess, as a company car, nobody even bothered to clean it up, whew! I think it is too small, I would be afraid to drive it in the highways for fear of being puffed away by speed of the Porche and the Lamborghinis, not to mention the shadows of the big, big, trucks!

The only advantages -- the car is not too expensive and parking would not be a problem.