The tutu visits Hilton, Derbyshire

After a visit to Derby, the tutu found its way to Hilton, a village 8 miles away.  It had expected to be visiting Graham and Lisa but after a quick passing on of carrier bags in the local school playground, it found itself with Eve and Mike who may be more commonly known by some as Sheitl.

This visit coincided with Mike's birthday pub visit so the tutu was taken to the Kings Head pub where it hid in the carrier bag until enough beer had been drunk to loosen some inhibitions.  As the group was mainly made up of dramatic types from the local Am Dram society, this didn't take long and before long most people in the pub had worn it including a rather embarrassed bar man who found himself surrounded by people with camera phones.

The tutu graced various parts of various people, some of which are suitable for public viewing,

and it quickly become evident that Graham would try to get himself in as many photos as possible.

The following Sunday, Lulu's tutu found itself again surrounded by even more dramatic types at Hilton Amateur Theatrical Society's rehearsal of 'Cinderella'.  Bring a tutu to an Am Dram group and everyone will want to wear it so rather than fill the blog with lots of pictures, some clever photography and the help of Photoshop means that here is everyone wearing it at the same time.

Having spent some time with these flamboyant folks Lulu's tutu looks forward to its next adventure.

 - Eve & Mike

Tutu Stop Number One: Chelmsford With Gill

Chelmsford has many attractions: the birthplace of radio, one of the most boring places ever visited by Charles Dickens, and two good dancewear and fancy dress shops. And so it was that I bought a hot pink tutu. I'd like you to know that a considerable discussion was had between me and the lovely lady in the shop about which would be best for the purposes. I hope this one is up to the job, but there is a paler pink version should we wish a slight change.

The eagle eyed among you will notice that I'm not actually playing the organ as there are no stops down. This is just down to time - it was 5 to 10 on Christmas morning, the church was full, and my friend Anna was taking the photo just before the service commenced. I'm reasonably sure the baby Jesus didn't mind. The rector certainly didn't. I can actually play the organ (very badly), so I'm not lying too much.

This is a statue of Byrhtnoth, who was the leader of the Anglo-Saxon forces against the vikings in the battle of Maldon in 991. He was also a jolly decent chap, reputedly allowing the Vikings to move to a better position. From which they promptly slaughtered the Anglo-Saxons. You see, Essex people are lovely! This was taken by my friend Claire on Boxing Day, and it was, frankly, jolly cold. My children ran away in disgust.

-Gill

How it all started...

Having recently heard about Lucy's diagnosis, I saw this posted on Facebook in December 2013:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/maycie/this-guy-travelled-the-country-in-a-pink-tutu-just-to-make-h

I half jokingly shared it with the comment "So anyone on TeamLucy wanna give this a go?!"  I didn't expect anyone to run with it, just thought it would provoke an amusing conversation and that would be that.  It certainly started an entertaining conversation, Lucy immediately nominated Graham to travel the country naked apart from a pink tutu for her amusement!  This led seamlessly into a conversation about Graham doing his household chores in nothing but a tutu and so the first Lulu's Tutu photo was taken (albeit not with the official tutu!):

 

He claimed that was Antarctica in the background, but I'm not convinced...

 

Vicki S then coined the term Lulu's Tutu and Graham set about making up the rules!

 

Rule #1: You're not allowed to wear anything but the #teamlucy tutu.

Rule #2: You do NOT talk about the #teamlicy tutu.

(Rule #3: If the #teamlucy tutu gets licy, you wash it before sending it to the next wearer.)

Lucy (thank goodness) had this response to the rules:  Graham, I veto your rule of wearing ONLY the tutu.  Don't get your thrills from my journey, Mr!  You may wear what you wish with said tutu.  Xxxx (except you Graham, who has to also wear nipple tassels.....)

Soon afterwards Gill B went tutu shopping and so started the adventures of Lulu's travelling tutu!

Gabi