Sizzling Saturday in Town

What a great saturday( 1st July) I had. Fabby time on the hottest , best weekend this year.
Sales had just started ..................at least by my schedule.
Hosted some great French knitting pals as well as another local fiber hog( a co-conspirator)

Swung into town at about midday, only to find Oxford Street closed to traffic.

Yikes I thought, then I remembered it was Gay Pride.

The streets were packed , the shops were not heaving as should have been.With the anticipated England football match set for a few hours later , all was looking great if you werent in a pub , bar or outside an electrical shop.
Sadly there weren't great pickings in the sales for me.
I had decided (hoped)there wouldnt be much to tempt me.
Me of the recent 70 pelotes (aka balls)of Phildar yarns eurostar expressed to moi only a few weeks ago. I missed the Liberty preview( or not by all accounts).
With specialist local knowledge on the yarns , I was able to tempt as well as dissuade many a frenzied yarn purchase.
Five yarnaholics in John Lewis 4th floor location was indeed a sight to see.

Fabrics/yarns/pattern books/sewing patterns there and at Liberty were purchased.

Alfresco lunch in the glorious sunny London, tips were shared , fiber chat , yarn fondled , even a foray in football chatter.
Well with savvy french ladies , enough to drool over thier soccer squad.
Au revoirs, A bientots several hours led to the departure to Eurostar Terminal and surburbs.

All in all a grand day, planning a return visit to France early autumn.

Me !!!!!!Sale purchase??? Well a small bag of Luxury soft cotton in walnut by Sirdar.Not to stash , but to knit up asap