RED BULL RAPIDS

One of my most exciting ventures over the last few weeks has been hosting the first ever Red Bull Rapids at Holme Pierrepont!

I was very excited about this as, no doubt you've seen previous Red Bull events. The Air Races-where pilots, who can only be described as complete lunatics, fly low level, flat out through obstacles, narrowly avoiding various landmarks...and peoples heads. Then of course, the Red Bull Flugtag...which looks far more up my street. You design, build and pilot a 'flying machine' which you then run off a jetway in the hope of flying, yet inevitably nosedive into the water. What I love about Flugtag is the brilliant designs people come up with. Like a flying taco. Or Snoopy. Or a Dragon. It's basically whatever comes into your brain. And I find it very, very funny.

So the Red Bull Rapids is basically the same concept. Except you are building a raft. And navigating your way down 500m rapids....you know this is not going to end well for most.

And it really did not disappoint. Before the event started, having a look at the designs and ideas the teams had come up with was utterly brilliant...

Bubble

The Captain Plaice

Personal favourite....H.M.S Rubber Ducky

The Start...

England cricketeer Stuart Broad was amongst the judges, who were looking for creativity, showmanship and of course....speed. (if they made it down)

I was at the starting jetty where the boats were launched and they performed their 'ritual'. A 30 second dance routine which would also contribute towards their score. At times I was struggling to pull it together, when several teams capsized the moment their vessel hit the water. Hilarious! Sorry teams...was just too funny.

Desert Island Risks...

RAPIDS 

Congratulations to local Nottingham team, 'Water Wars' who smashed it and took home the Red Bull Rapids crown!!

Check out the vid....


http://www.redbull.co.uk/cs/Satellite/en_UK/Video/Red-Bull-Rapids-2011--Highlights-Video-021243094353310

Girl Crush

I go through phases with my girl crushes. The first I remember was Dannii Monigue when I was about 10. I preferred her to Kylie because everyone loved Kylie and Dannii was a bit less 'obvious'. Plus she had dark hair and so did I. Ridiculous.

Just to clear this up...mainly incase you are male and don't quite understand the 'Girl Crush' concept. Sadly it isn't who I'd like to spend a night with. It is who I'd like to either look like/dress like/act like/perform like/be like/want their hair or boyfriend. Basically admire in some way.

Brief Britney-Slave era only....shaved head-not so much. Abs.

Went downhill with the pretty embarrassing Spice Girl crush. Geri Halliwell. Mainly when she became 'Trixie Firecracker'. Lets try and forget about this one shall we....

Teenage angst lead to Avril Lavigne...you know when she kicks that door in 'I'm With You'. I like...totally got that.

Then the Gwen Stefani stage....(still ongoing tbf)

Katy Perry....

Moss (also ongoing) Still want this exact dress (not the Topshop crappy copy)

And now, introducing my new latest addition....Lana Del Ray. She is like...so hot right now...

Watch the vid...