We got to spend a lovely afternoon with LOTS of yummy nibbly foods, a few too many glasses of wine, and having a laugh with old friends and a couple of new ones.
It was also great to meet a couple of our fellow forumites today as well!
But most importantly, Felicia was christened and given her official title "Bussingham Palace" - complete with generous sprays of bubbly across her windscreen.
I will post more photos later - but for now, there are 2. The first is my mother and her travel buddy Sandra christening Felicia - the second, in their true style, is them quickly realising that there was still champagne left in the bottom of the bottle, and going to great pains to ensure that it didn't go to waste.
What an occasion! A very official occasion. She looks very grand, and so does your mum and her friend. I'm interested in the writing on the windscreen. I've been looking for some thing like that with my own personal trade mark, but I'm not sure what printers to it. Any clues please?
Dave83 said
07:10 PM Sep 10, 2011
We found a lady locally who does the stickers, and were very happy with the result.
I've found that a lot of larger Sunday markets often have somebody who can do custom vinyl decals - prices vary wildly though.
The website for the lady who did ours is http://www.2eezy.com/ - we were very happy with her prices and the end result.
Happywanderer said
07:15 PM Sep 10, 2011
Looks like the same lady from Qld who did my Nanna with Attitude sticker. I found her on Ebay. Love the name, very apt. Did you realise the numberplate RQL Royal Queensland.
Dave83 said
07:41 PM Sep 10, 2011
Mum's name is Laura, so in keeping with the royal theme, the number plate stands for Royal Queen Laura.
The 911 is obviously a reference to the emergency telephone number, which they will need to be reminded of frequently when falling out of bed after too much wine
-- Edited by Dave83 on Saturday 10th of September 2011 07:44:02 PM
Happywanderer said
07:59 PM Sep 10, 2011
Dave, Isn't the emergency number for Aus 000. Would hate you to get it wrong, and the ring the wrong number after falling out of bed.
justcruisin01 said
07:59 PM Sep 10, 2011
Cruising Granny wrote:
What an occasion! A very official occasion. She looks very grand, and so does your mum and her friend. I'm interested in the writing on the windscreen. I've been looking for some thing like that with my own personal trade mark, but I'm not sure what printers to it. Any clues please?
Chris, most sighn righters can do these stick on sighns for you. Just pick your colour, print type & size you need & a computer does the rest. I've had one done for the van & its not expensive.
Sheba said
08:28 PM Sep 10, 2011
I just went to a sign-writer for mine. [Dragon Wagon.]
Glad the Christening went off with a bang Dave. Marj. is right though, 911 is for Yankee-land.
Mum and her friend look as though they're enjoying life. You'd better look out. You might not get to use "Bussingham Palace" much.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 10th of September 2011 08:30:10 PM
shazartist said
09:49 PM Sep 10, 2011
What a fun time we had Dave, thank you for the invitation.
Felicia looked Gorgeous. I know Laura will have a fabulous time with her as they both glow with glamor and fun while wrapped in a touch of pink!
Cheers Sharon and Douglas
Dave83 said
09:53 PM Sep 10, 2011
It was great to have you there guys. Maybe you both need to have a party to christen your new baby when she's finally ready!?
I see you've uploaded a new avatar - looks awesome. We might need to talk about you doing a commission piece when you have some spare time haha.
shazartist said
10:04 PM Sep 10, 2011
We were talking about that too Dave.. you and Laura made such a fun time of introducing Felicia ....
A sentimental painting of our little dogs teddy, it sat for years in my studio, I decided I had to paint it one day before tossing teddy out ;(
I bet I know what your commission would be..lol
cheers Sharon
Dave83 said
10:07 PM Sep 10, 2011
Hahaha, you may be right.
Well, I figure that today was as good an excuse as any to have a glass of wine and meet some new and very interesting people! I would highly recommend it!
Cruising Granny said
10:28 PM Sep 10, 2011
Thanks for the tips everyone. I've asked a few at markets but they only do individual letters for an stupid cost. I'll check out those you've recommended.
Elle on Wheels said
01:10 AM Sep 11, 2011
Het Dave I wish I could have been there = a bit of a trek from WA. Looks like a great christening and I'm so glad your mum and her mate Sandra salvaged the champers as it would have been a frightful waste
shazartist said
07:45 AM Sep 11, 2011
Hi Everyone,
I had to tell you Dave is just as charming as his pro's sounds, and his Mum Laura is very funny and easy going, as she must be for this story to have such a happy ending,
Although, there is more to the scenario as Laura has yet to drive Felicia.
We were just lucky that we lived 40 min away!
Cheers Sharon
Travel Bug said
04:33 PM Sep 11, 2011
It looks like a fun day was had by all..... Sorry I couldn't be there.
Great looking bus....and I Loooove the name
Looking forward to seeing more piccies.
Cheers.
Dave83 said
08:43 PM Sep 11, 2011
More piccies from the day!
I have been terribly negligent, and haven't gotten around to taking photos of inside yet! I'll try and get around to it shortly.
These photos are courtesy of Sharon and Douglas (shazartist). There are a couple of shots that include these very lovely forumites.
What a fun day!
We got to spend a lovely afternoon with LOTS of yummy nibbly foods, a few too many glasses of wine, and having a laugh with old friends and a couple of new ones.
It was also great to meet a couple of our fellow forumites today as well!
But most importantly, Felicia was christened and given her official title "Bussingham Palace" - complete with generous sprays of bubbly across her windscreen.
I will post more photos later - but for now, there are 2. The first is my mother and her travel buddy Sandra christening Felicia - the second, in their true style, is them quickly realising that there was still champagne left in the bottom of the bottle, and going to great pains to ensure that it didn't go to waste.
I'm interested in the writing on the windscreen. I've been looking for some thing like that with my own personal trade mark, but I'm not sure what printers to it.
Any clues please?
I've found that a lot of larger Sunday markets often have somebody who can do custom vinyl decals - prices vary wildly though.
The website for the lady who did ours is http://www.2eezy.com/ - we were very happy with her prices and the end result.
Love the name, very apt. Did you realise the numberplate RQL Royal Queensland.
Mum's name is Laura, so in keeping with the royal theme, the number plate stands for Royal Queen Laura.
The 911 is obviously a reference to the emergency telephone number, which they will need to be reminded of frequently when falling out of bed after too much wine
-- Edited by Dave83 on Saturday 10th of September 2011 07:44:02 PM
Chris, most sighn righters can do these stick on sighns for you. Just pick your colour, print type & size you need & a computer does the rest. I've had one done for the van & its not expensive.
I just went to a sign-writer for mine. [Dragon Wagon.]
Glad the Christening went off with a bang Dave. Marj. is right though, 911 is for Yankee-land.
Mum and her friend look as though they're enjoying life. You'd better look out. You might not get to use "Bussingham Palace" much.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 10th of September 2011 08:30:10 PM
What a fun time we had Dave, thank you for the invitation.
Felicia looked Gorgeous. I know Laura will have a fabulous time with her as they both glow with glamor and fun while wrapped in a touch of pink!
Cheers Sharon and Douglas
I see you've uploaded a new avatar - looks awesome. We might need to talk about you doing a commission piece when you have some spare time haha.
We were talking about that too Dave.. you and Laura made such a fun time of introducing Felicia ....
A sentimental painting of our little dogs teddy, it sat for years in my studio, I decided I had to paint it one day before tossing teddy out ;(
I bet I know what your commission would be..lol
cheers Sharon
Well, I figure that today was as good an excuse as any to have a glass of wine and meet some new and very interesting people! I would highly recommend it!
I'll check out those you've recommended.
I had to tell you Dave is just as charming as his pro's sounds, and his Mum Laura is very funny and easy going, as she must be for this story to have such a happy ending,
Although, there is more to the scenario as Laura has yet to drive Felicia.
We were just lucky that we lived 40 min away!
Cheers Sharon
It looks like a fun day was had by all.....
Sorry I couldn't be there.
Great looking bus....and I Loooove the name
Looking forward to seeing more piccies.
Cheers.
More piccies from the day!
I have been terribly negligent, and haven't gotten around to taking photos of inside yet! I'll try and get around to it shortly.
These photos are courtesy of Sharon and Douglas (shazartist). There are a couple of shots that include these very lovely forumites.
Wow Dave!!
Great chandelier!!!
Priscilla would be jealous....
Love the chandelier!!