Annual EX Weekend

[rusty_armour]

This past weekend was the annual EX pilgrimage. As usual, my mom came to stay, and we had a WONDERFUL time. On Friday, we took in Mesopotamia: Inventing Our World at the ROM. It's a fascinating exhibit with a great gift shop. Sadly, my mom and I get equally excited by gift shops as exhibits. Not surprisingly, we spent money in both museum gift shops. We spent even more money the following day at the EX. We both bought new bags. My mom's bag is more beautiful and expensive than mine, but I got a great deal and it's something that should last me for years. My mom managed to find it for me while I was at the Vintage Video booth buying a combo Three Musketeers/Four Musketeers DVD. Actually, I got a pretty good deal on that too, but not as good a deal as I got for the 3-Disc Collector's Edition of Hot Fuzz, which was only $5 before taxes. OMG, tazzles, I wish I'd seen the light sooner because it's a special features paradise! Speaking of the Cornetto Trilogy, we saw The World's End yesterday! Yeah, Roy! :-D It was funny and clever and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. However, we both agreed that Hot Fuzz was still our favourite of the three.

I ended up snapping some pictures at the EX, so, naturally, I'm inflicting them on my flist. The first two are from the cat show. My mom and I always go to the EX on the day of the cat show. Anywaaaaay, I couldn't resist taking pictures of a pile of Ragdoll kittens sleeping in this carrier. If I remember correctly, there were six kittens in total.








Another annual tradition is the International Sand Sculpting Competition. I thought that all of the entries were fantastic, so I snapped some photos.







My favourite sculpture




Cyberbully sculpture. My mom had to point out that the animal is a bull. *g*







My mom's favourite sculpture




Probably my second favourite sculpture -- and not just
because it's by a Canadian artist and came in second
place. It also appeals to me because I'm a Sherlock Holmes fan. *g*







Not surprisingly, this is the winning sculpture.
I believe it was created by a Russian artist.

Comments

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

It is a well known fact that you can never have too many bags.

Those sand sculptures are amazing. Deciding which one was your favourite must be so hard.

[funkyinfishnet.livejournal.com]

Wow, those sand sculptures are amazing! So beautiful. I love the crocodile one, they've always been a favourite animal of mine. When visiting a zoo, I'm always eager to head straight to the reptile house lol. Glad you and your Mum had such a wonderful time *hugs* :)

[njc2007.livejournal.com]

I can see why the Time Sculpture would be a favourite of yours...it is very Whovian. They are all stunning.

I'm glad you posted about The World's End. Hubby and I plan to see that when things settle down a bit.

I hope you didn't eat a cronut burger. ;) I don't think they're serving them any more, but better safe than sick.

It is really sweet that you and your mom get along so well and have so many common interests. Cherish her.

[alysscarlet.livejournal.com]

Looks really fun. Those sand sculptures are amazing!!!

[crimsoncorundum.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you had a lot of fun. Very cute kittens and really cool sculptures. :)
And like someone else mentioned here, one can never have too many bags (or backpacks). LOL.

[avictoriangirl]

AWWW. Fluffy kitten pile! *snuggles*

OMG those sand sculptures are AMAZING. *boggles*

[crew4.livejournal.com]

Wow, those sculptures are incredible! Great that you had such a good time. I have seen The Worlds End yet, but I can't wait. Hot Fuzz is one of my favourite movies! So funny.

[boobamiaow.livejournal.com]

When I saw the pics of the kittens I got a feeling in my tummy like I imagine 'normal' people get when they look at babies haha

The sculptures are kick arse. But your 2nd fave one-what is it??

[tazzles.livejournal.com]

Aren't the special features awesome? I like that they're usually both funny and incredibly entertaining. I have to agree with you about Hot Fuzz being the best of the Cornetto Trilogy. Or should I say the The 91 on Rotten Tomatoes Trilogy, as per Edgar Wright? ;)
I found World's End to be entertaining but not as funny as the previous two. A good romp all the same. Loved seeing Nick Frost beating the crap out of people with a stool!

Some of those sand castles look pretty awesome!

[karen9.livejournal.com]

That's great that you and your mom had a wonderful time. I understand the fascination of gift shops attached to exhibits, historic sites, etc. I love buying people gifts when I go overseas.

You must have been delighted to find Hot Fuzz at a bargain price.

A lovely pile of Ragdoll kittens - they look so cuddly: all warm and furry and sleepy!

The sand sculptures are incredible!

[jackycomelately.livejournal.com]

Confess! What you really wanted was a sand sculpture of kittens!

Ooo! I look forward to seeing the new bag.