Photo from Peaks walk

Here is a photo of our team at the end of the walk. As you can see, the charity we were fundraising for was the British Heart Foundation. Since Tasha didn't get a t-shirt I let her wear my completion medallion, tee hee.

I just noticed at least one person is missing from this picture, there was another female involved and the other guy who rode up in Carl. Hmm. Where could they be? I suppose they had not finished yet.

I believe that is one the three peaks, Pen-y-ghent, in the background. Not 100% sure though...

And yes, that is a Honda Integra Type R in the background :D It followed us around during the race it seems, it might have been carrying the BHF official photographer or something.

Crayfish costume!

Not too surprisingly, I was hired to manufacture two crayfish costumes for a Zoo. Yes! One of my major life goals = accomplished! Here are photos of the mostly-done costume in the lab:

Front view

Back view:

Crazy person wearing costume view:

'Natural' view:

The costume is made from two inch thick foam, covered in a wool/viscose blend and cotton. The main pieces are the carapace (body), legs, claws, and the tail piece. For the finishing touches, I added detailing to the claws and carapace, but I didn't get photos of that. Also, the wearer is supposed to have a black shirt and tight black leggings...and I'm wearing...not that. And I put it on sloppily! Terrible! So I'm hoping to get some better photos of the next costume!

So, now I have to make costume number two! Yay!

In other news, I went on a massive 25 mile hike over some big ol' hills, for a Heart Foundation charity. It was lots of fun and I took Tasha as well. I didn't have a camera, so no photos, but you can read a bit about the hike route here: http://www.walkingenglishman.com/dales1.htm There was lots of running and mud involved, so overall a good experience. Now my legs are very very sore, but only the muscles it seems, which is good news!