Lord Mayor's Show

Just a quick note to say that I'm going to be on the Royal British Legion Float for the Lord Mayor's Parade tomorrow on Saturday... shout if you see me!!

graffiti

I love the vibrant art scene around London, whether it's the National Portrait Gallery, or just some of the amazing painted walls. This really energetic piece is just in East London, near trendy Brick Lane.

a nation of shoppers

I thought I'd try and get some Xmas shopping in early, but the crowds are absolutely crazy already around Oxford Circus. Even in all those people I still managed to stick out like a sore thumb - I ought to have one of those "golf sale" signs...!

some poetry

I know this blog is normally just about me posing around London, but I just got this email from Helen Walker at secondary school, who wrote two pretty good poems about Remembrance day.

Helen's email has put me in a thoughtful mood and I spent the morning reading some very touching poems on http://www.forcespoetry.co.uk/ - check it out if you get the chance.

my attempts at disguise: #2

Saw a load of paparazzi coming and tried to quickly conceal myself!

for the little ones

All the children I've met on my travels seem to love the bright colours of the poppies. Now, don't think I'm getting broody or anything, but here's a really nice activity for kids to get them involved in Remembrance Day. Click through to the iChild website to get some themed colouring in activities.

I think I've fallen in love...

I was in Devon, minding my own business, when I met the delectable Poppy Woman, hanging around The Sidmouth Florist. I may be visiting Sidmouth a little more in the future!