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These girls are amazing!! six flags was amazing girlss!!! you rockk. they placed 2nd!! go piratesss. Seacrching for treasure. heading for the gold. black, silver, pink. pirates with bows!!!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Blackpool's Main Attractions
The seaside town of Blackpool, a major tourist hub since the 19th century, continues to be heavily dependent on tourism. There is so much to see in Blackpool that is uniquely its own. The following are only some of its leading attractions.
1. The North, Central and South Piers
It is no secret that the way to judge the stature of a seaside town is by its pier, and Blackburn has three of them: the North Pier, Central Pier and South Pier.
Built in 1863, the North Pier is the oldest and largest of the three coastal piers. It was mainly used for leisure instead of seafaring and is one of the last remaining piers designed by Eugenius Birch, who built 14 piers in all.
The Central Pier, built in 1868, came about largely due to the success of the North Pier. The Blackpool South Jetty Company, established one year after the North Pier opened in 1864, hired Richard Laidlaw, the North Pier contractor, to build a new pier near the now-defunct Blackpool Central railway station and a scant 500 metres to the south of Blackpool Tower.
The South Pier, built in 1893, was spurred by the ever-growing popularity of Blackpool as a tourist resort. Naturally, development eventually reached the south shore and construction of the third pier began in 1892. It is also the site of the famous American carousel built by John Outhwaite on sand dunes that has drawn hordes of holidaymakers. A pair of massive fires in 1958 and 1964 caused major damage to the South Pier. These were the same fires that razed the Grand Pavilion to the ground.
2. The Blackpool Tower
The Blackpool Tower is the main attraction of this famous seaside resort, especially given its superb beachfront location. During the traditional illuminations each year, the tower shines magnificently and offers a superb vantage point for enjoying the colourful lighting displays that adorn the town and seafront. The Tower complex also boasts the renowned Tower Ballroom and the world famous 'Mighty Wurlitzer Organ' whose melodious notes can still be heard during the holiday seasons.
Built in May 1894, this 518-foot-tall structure was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris and is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers.
While the Eiffel Tower is a free-standing structure, the Blackpool Tower is not quite so, although this is a common misconception. This is because its base is strategically hidden by the building that houses the Blackpool Tower circus.
There are two lifts that lead to the apex of the Blackpool Tower, where there are four viewing platforms that provide visitors with a breathtaking view of Blackpool and surrounding areas such as North Wales, Cumbria, Lancashire, Winter Hill and the Isle of Man. There were actually 14 platforms in all, including enclosed ones, when the tower was rebuilt in 1900.
A Union flag usually flies proudly atop the tower, which is painted dark red except during its 1994 centenary when it was gold. During illuminations, the tower glows brightly from the light of one hundred lamps.
3. Pleasure Beach, Blackpool
This amusement park near South Pier was inaugurated in 1896 as an American Style Amusement Park whose main objective, according to its founder, Alderman William George Bean, was "to make adults feel like children again and to inspire gaiety of a primarily innocent character."
About six million visitors come to Pleasure Beach, Blackpool each year, drawn by its wide array of rides, ranging from traditional wooden and small family rides to modern steel roller coasters and highly-advanced thrillers as well as some rides that have been around for generations but are still in good working order. In recent years, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool has also installed ongoing ice shows and a casino.
One attractive thing about Pleasure Beach, Blackpool is that it seems to be constantly evolving and visitors are often amazed that there is something new every time they visit.
4. Blackpool Illuminations
Illuminations are an electric light festival held in several cities in England during Autumn. The Blackpool Illuminations are the biggest such light show in the UK, running for 66 days in September to early November each year and stretching beyond 10 kilometers. They have been thrilling thousands of people each year since 1879.
Each year, there is a "Switch On" ceremony that includes live entertainment featuring a host of acts such as Peter Kay in 2006. Over a million bulbs are used during the Blackpool Illuminations, with every kind of light display imaginable, including neon, lasers, fiber optics, searchlights and floodlighting.
The 2006 Blackpool Illuminations featured over 500 scenic designs, including characters and "moving" objects, which only seem to move because of the effect of blinking lights.
5. Sandcastle Waterworld
Sitting opposite Pleasure Beach, Sandcastle Waterworld is the leading indoor waterpark in the UK. Launched in 1896, the park's four huge waterslides and dozens of smaller ones as well as a lazy river. There is also a pirate galleon and the Caribbean Storm Treehouse.
Sandcastle Waterworld also houses Master Blaster, the longest indoor roller coaster ride in the world.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
The Princess and the Frog Party Ideas
The Princess and the Frog Party Ideas...perfect pretty party ideas for a girls birthday party. If your daughter loves the Disney Princesses, this just might be the ideal party theme for her birthday.
The Princess and the Frog is an enchanting tale beloved by all ages. Meet Tiana and Prince Naveen and find out about the fun party ideas you can get from the newest Walt Disney Princess movie. A Princess and the Frog party can be held outdoors, weather permitting, with a main table set up in your yard or garden area. Think "Fairy Tale" and Walt Disney and you will come up with some great ideas for kids birthday party fun.
If your party is to be held outdoors, you may want to add cute garden decor, wind chimes, butterflies, pastel streamers, and outdoor candles to prepare your yard for the theme. Anything that will make it dreamy and in line with the story. You can also use toy frogs, home-made lily pads, and huge tissue paper flowers for a magical touch.
Princess and Frog Invitations:
Creative invitations can help to build the excitement level that leads up to the "big day." It is always fun to make invitations by hand. In keeping with the princess theme, you could cut a tiara or crown out of gold or silver card stock and decorate it with plastic jewels and glitter. Party details can be written in "royal" calligraphy.
Another option would be to cut out frog shapes, gluing on the eyes and tongue. Write the party details on the front or back of the frog. You can even use royal wording such as, "Hear ye, hear ye, Princess (party girl) officially summon you by Royal Decree to attend her birthday gala on (date) at (location)."
Princess Party Food Ideas:
In keeping with a royal look, serve the party food on pretty trays and tiered plate stands. Some of the items can include fruit trays with yogurt dip, finger sandwiches cut in the shape of hearts, and sparkling juice in pretend champagne glasses.
If the party is for a little girls birthday, a castle cake would be perfect. This can easily be made with two square cakes stacked into two layers with frosting in between and several ice cream cones placed upside down on the top of the cake with little flags sticking out of the top for a finishing touch. The entire cake can be frosted in pink for a princess or use the green and lavender colors found in the Princess and the Frog party supplies.
Princess Party Games:
Traditional games can be easily adapted to fit your theme. For example, Pin the Tail on the Donkey can become, "Pin the Frog on the Lily Pad" and Simon Says can become, "The Princess Says." Even Duck, Duck, Goose can be transformed into "Frog, Frog, Princess." If your guests are up for some relay races, a game of "Leap Frog" would be perfect!
Princess or Frog pinatas are also very easy to find and fill with goodies. The fun pinata game is a safe and fun game when you choose a pull string model or buy a pinata pull string conversion kit. Little girls will enjoy getting the goodies you put inside.
Princess Party Craft Idea:
Your guests can make a sweet treat to take home with them. An edible necklace can be created with licorice strings, round candies, and cereal. After the creation is complete, place the treasures in little baggies for your guests to take with them.
Of course, this game can also be moved indoors, if need be. The oversized flowers, streamers and some colorful helium balloons will help to transform your party area into a magical princess and frog setting. Whether your princess is 4 or 14, she will absolutely love this party theme.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Have a "Boston Tea Party" How to Ideas
A Boston tea party themed event will make for a very memorable Fourth of July. Here are some Fourth of July party ideas to help you create a fun and entertaining day for all.
Mixing a little history with some fun is a great way to learn something new. Consider asking everyone to dress in the clothes of the era. There is lots of variety here, as there were the sailors and those that worked on the ship, the colonists, the town crier, and of course, the Sons of Liberty disguised as Mohawk Indians, that came into town under the dark of night and threw all that tea over board!
Here are a few guide lines to what the American colonial wore:
o Tri corner hats
o A white loose fitting shirt to wear under a vest or a cloak
o Vest and or Cape
o Pants, use corduroy pants, rolled up to the knee
o Socks long socks from knee length
o Black shoes (with buckle if possible)
o Carry a fife, drum, or hand held bells
Female attire would include:
o A mop cap or kerchief, at times a hat
o A long dress
o Apron
o A tucker which is a piece of linen, muslin, or the like, worn by women about the neck and shoulders.
If you think dressing in era costumes is not your thing, consider asking everyone to make and wear a hat from the era. You may even consider a project for the children that will be attending. The can make hats from supplies you provide. In those days, it was considered treason to go against the British King. If you were charged with treason, it meant a death sentence. The Sons of Liberty disguised themselves to avoid being charged with treason.
Making Mohawk headdresses can be a fun as well as a learning activity for the kids, as well as the adults in the group. You may even consider putting on a little war paint.
To go along with your theme of "Boston Tea Party" you may consider re enacting the tea being thrown overboard. Place signs, "No taxation, without representation" around party area. Find empty cardboard boxes and make tea signs on the boxes. Tea was sold in large blocks in those days. Allow the children to throw the tea, out of the designated boat area and into the designated water area. It is a great time to discuss how freedom of speech and the right to assemble is something that our forefathers fought so hard
to accomplish. That is why we enjoy the freedoms we do today.
Some activities that children participated in colonial times may be activities you introduce at your Boston tea party. Grass bowling, bobbing for apples, playing tag are activities adults can enjoy with their children.
More on Have a "Boston Tea Party" Fourth of July Party Ideas
In keeping with theme you may consider a Boston tea party game of jeopardy. Do a little research and make index cards up with the questions and answers. You will be able to find some fun and silly facts that will stump every one and cause a few laughs.
In keeping with your theme you may want to make it a red, white and blue color scheme. Greet your guests with small flags, the kids with bags of red, white and blue confetti or a bag of red, white and blue jelly beans.
Food is always on everyone's mind at a party. The Boston Tea Party was about the taxation of the colonist's beloved drink, tea. The amount of tea that was thrown over board, in present day terms is well worth over 1 million dollars. So celebrate with tea!
Make iced tea lemonade, watermelon spiked tea slush, serve Boston iced tea with its tart and tangy cranberry taste. You can make a great and tasty barbecue sauce with tea that is sure to please. And don't forget about dessert. Fresh fruit with a tea syrup or raspberry tea ice cream will have your guests talking about your Boston tea party for years to come. Enjoy your Boston tea party and the Fourth of July party ideas. You will create a memorable and fun learning experience for everyone!
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