Day Out With Thomas The Tank Engine…
zoopslife on May 06 2008 at 11:25 am | Filed under: Family, Food, Ian, My Little Emperor, Places
It was the May Bank Holiday weekend, so we have Monday off as well. We took Ian to see Thomas the Tank Engine on Sunday. Woke up quite early, as we were getting ready to go..guess what….it rained and rained…. arghhh….it was quite nice and sunny the day before…just my luck…
I was not gonna let that change my mind so we still went. It was at the East Lancashire Railway in Bury. That’s about nearly 40 plus miles away. Raining also means less people and not so crowded.
I thought that it would be quite a big event with lots of train models. But there was only one steam engine, which is Thomas at one end and Percy at the other.
It is open carriages and you just stand in it while it takes you on a really short distance and back. Ian loved it though.
Then the other 2 were diesel trains. We only went on one…can’t remember the name of the train anyway.
Empty…
Ian enjoyed himself…I guess that is the only thing that matters… but I think the ticket was really expensive. Not worth it, oh well just once a while it’s alright I guess.
Oh yes, the ticket was £34 for family ticket which can be used for 2 adults and 3 children (max). It’s the same if you buy individually. £12.50 per adult £9 per child (3 years and above). I also bought Ian a flag and whistle for £1.30 and a huge Thomas balloon for £6!! I know, i spoil him…hehe..
Anyway, after that we dropped by at the Trafford Centre, Manchester, just for some window shopping. Hubby won Employee of the Month at work. So he had £50 gift card to spend. Didn’t buy anything. Was going to get the Nintendo Wii Fit but it was sold out.
He didn’t want to get up at Early Learning Centre….screamed his head off
Cute remote controlled car with teddy……
So, just walked around and ate at the Tampopo restaurant there. This restaurant serves South East Asian cuisine.
We ordered a Tampopo Platter to Share ;i.e Tempura Vegetables, Bulgogi (marinated grilled beef), Gyoza (dumplings), Coconut Prawns, Satay, Yasai Gyoza.
Hubby had Nasi Goreng Indonesia and I had Thai Chicken Panang Curry and Miso Soup.
It was suppose to be real spicy curry but it was not. Ian had his own food….
When the bill comes, the total was around £35. Well, we used our £50 gift card. So now we still have a balance of £15. Not bad as long as it is free…haha….but nothing beats Malaysian/Penang hawker food…
Yup! Penang hawker is the best. So tasty and cheap!!
woo I can see little IAN really enjoy it
holy lovely those food make me feel so hungry xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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wow!!! i wish i an bring my kids to see Thomas!
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I really love that look of adoration on Ian’s face - the picture he took with his Daddy. Ian seems to be saying “Daddy, I just wanna be like you when I grow up!”
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The balloon is expensive!
Eh Sue, the thing that you tie around Ian, isit OK to use it? What is the purpose ar? Will it look weird?
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It’s child reins…Won’t look weird…very common use here…although some parents may differ….but better safe than sorry…in case he falls or kidnap..hehe
wow if J see the thomas engine , he’ll flip!
Wow they have train that looks like Thomas…cool. I am sure my children would love to ride on it.
Can know that Ian was really enjoy. every time see his photos, still think that he is cute. haha. u shd have post your photo as well mar…. never see your photo recently.
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Wow, the Thomas Tank over there is soooo huge and real. The ones we had here last year were sooo disappointing.
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Like have enter the cartoon world of Thomas Tank, even the track controller also look very alike..
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it’s a nice trip. i think Nelson will love too..thanks for sharing and Happy Mother’s Day
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wah quite ex but kids love it. i also love to go if can..
the food looks very good. especially the nasi goreng.. and ian certainly looked very grown up compared to last time when i saw his pics in his little ‘coop’ hehehe
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Sue,
My girls will go crazy for the Thomas The Train, and I will for Nasi Goreng Indonesia… Looks so yummilious… Wah, the meal so mahal… Luckily, it’s free ya.. Hehe.
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Nice train…:)
Congrats on your hubby getting the employee award…may there be more to come…:)
wow! life size Thomas & Friends!! Kids will flip if they get to see this! lucky Ian!
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That looks like a really fun place to go with kids.
huuuuu…aaahhhh !!! look at the size of that train !!! I would love it too, much less little kids !!!
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wow, that train is so cool. but for 35 pounds, it is indeed too pricey. Ian is sure one lucky boy
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Whao..they have real Thomas the train and friends for the kids. My boys simply love them .. too bad the nearest one from where we are would be Japan.
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