Monday, June 18, 2018

A GREAT EXPERIENCE!

I haven't posted pictures of our grandson, Corson, in quite a while,  because he is growing up and I didn't want to embarrass him.  He's been a busy fella,  finishing his first year of high school, trying to build a career in modelling and doing a bit of acting on the side.  Yesterday, he had an amazing opportunity through his agency, to film a music video with a wonderful Canadian country music band, The Washboard Union, from British Columbia.  We were so fortunate, because they were filming in a tiny town about 10 minutes from where we live.  We weren't familiar with the band, but are amazed by their wonderful harmonies and their talent and their kindness.   Corson and two other boys, had a fabulous time making the video and even though it was a very long 12 hour day in stifling heat, the crew and the band were such fun and made the boys feel very comfortable.  They had a great experience and got lots of souvenirs and can't wait for the video to be released, in about a month or so.  Corson's comment was "I loved every minute of it".    Best of all for us, we got to see him during the filming on set.  Here are a few pictures and a huge "THANK YOU" to everyone involved.

Waiting to film



Getting some fluids - it was  hot!
                                    


Taking a break



Chilling between takes



Setting up in the park



Checking equipment 



New friends




Corson and the band members



    
A post from The Washboard Union's Instagram account
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Monday, June 11, 2018

BRISTOL TEDDY AWARDS

I am very honoured to have been awarded a Bristol Award, at the Woburn Abbey Bear Show in Woburn, England, on Saturday night.  Hazel and Harriet are extremely chuffed to have been selected in the Here Comes the Circus category.




Four other pieces were awarded Exceptional Awards, so it was a wonderful experience!


Winter Bunny, based on a Beatrix Potter sketch


Peter Pan, based on James Barrie's book
                                             


The Easter Bunny



 Miniature Peter Rabbit, based on Beatrix Potter's book.