Who's going to the carnival?

[Paulacrazyplaits]

I AM, WHOOP! WHOOP! It's my first time so want the best advice on the best sounds to go, I want to dance from sunrise to sunset, I want to lose myself in a never ending congaline, I want to disappear in a pile of red stripe beer, jerk chicken and satay beef and rice. It's going to be SWEEEEEEET!

[Paulacrazyplaits]

Notting hill!

[jno]

it's supposed to finish well before sunset. Keep any money well hidden. Have fun. You might see me there, don't know yet.

[sara3]

it's a strange one to register over but hey, have a good time :o)

[jno]

supposed to be good and dry in London.

[Paulacrazyplaits]

I will trimereserus, thanks jno, yes it's blue skies and sunny sun here!, thanks sara, got to get ready and do my hair, see ya!

[sara3]

yes, all those crazy plaits to sort out, lol!

[snags]

Don't forget the red nose...

[jno]

wrong carnival, snags, Terry Wogan doesn't do this one.

[sara3]

lol snags(h)

[boxtops]

You'd better get over there, then - it started at 9 am!

[Paulacrazyplaits]

HIYA ALL! I went last night and am badly hungover, lucky I took the week off! I went to all saints road where they were playing jungle and drum and bass and had the best time ever! I actually did as I said have beautiful curry goat, plantains, rice and peas and the end of the day after much drinking and dancing, the vibe was alive, black and white uniting and I never seen any trouble! If you've never been go NEXT YEAR!

[Paulacrazyplaits]

Jno did you end up going?

[jno]

I did and had a good time but find the sound systems a bit much; I'm sure they have dislocated several bones. I remember the good old days when it was all steel bands - more tuneful and a lot quieter. I gave the goat curries and things a miss, though, just had a corn on the cob.

[Paulacrazyplaits]

I found that it was easier to move around this year, were there less people or was it just better organised?

[jno]

phew, I didn't, took me ages to get anywhere. I was clutching my money and my camera hard while edging through the crowds. Have you been before?

[Paulacrazyplaits]

No it was my first time jno, I wish I could rewind time and go again instead of waiting for a whole year! :(