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| Queen Beryl In Drier Times |
It's Trelawnyd Carnival today
What a shame the weather has closed in somewhat!
The carnival Queen will be driven through the village in a vintage car at 11.30 am
So Mike and I will be donning our waterproofs, and will be waving our soggy Union Jacks with gay abandon as Beryl Evans ( a lady in her 80s) passes by!
I thought It a nice touch that a more mature lady was picked as the figurehead
Meg with her 5th place Rosette in the Scruffy Dog Competition
Chris and Mike in the "ale" tent
PS. Unfortunately the weather closed in even more by 11.15, so as Mike and I stood alone on London Road, waving our flags as Chris sat in a warm dry church, a farm land rover roared past with the RFWF's son announcing through a megaphone that the parade had been cancelled to tomorrow!
Mike and a VERY wet Boris
I am off to work later
PS. Unfortunately the weather closed in even more by 11.15, so as Mike and I stood alone on London Road, waving our flags as Chris sat in a warm dry church, a farm land rover roared past with the RFWF's son announcing through a megaphone that the parade had been cancelled to tomorrow!
I am off to work later
Looks a lot of fun. Our village carnival is doing away with the traditional queen ( voted in a very boozy evening at the social club ! ) I wonder who will be on the throne in August. Well done Meg !
ReplyDeleteThe weather has closed in somewhat? It's bloody freezing!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and the last one is wonderful. (Chris actually looks happy to pose for the camera. Is that a first?) Congratulations to Meg for not being the scruffiest! Would love to be in Trelawnyd for the carnival.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea choosing a mature lady as the Carnival Queen. That scruffy dog should have won a first for being the most cuddly dog.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Weaver. I've always hated those silly, spotty, 15 year old, 'beauty' queens. Well done Beryl (was she in Bikini?).
ReplyDeleteGosh, that is a wry smile from Chris...love to know what he was thinking!
ReplyDeleteJane x
Meg appears to be "smiling", as do Chris and Mike, but I am sure for totally different reasons. Meg's not being 'ale' as one of them? LOL Cold, wet and damp here in Ontario the past couple of days.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how much you look like Chris.
ReplyDeleteBest pic of Chris I think I've seen, he's usually so sober um ... somber.
ReplyDeleteLooks a bit damp and chilly there.
Well done Meg!
ReplyDeleteI just hope she isn't altered by fame.....
Is Chris Roger Moore's lovechild?.... just wonderin'....
The Carnival Queen is a beautiful woman, no matter her age but, like you, I'm glad a "more mature" woman was chosen.
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
well drat! it rained on your parade...thank heavens Queen Beryl didn't have so brave the elements!
ReplyDeleteWouldn't be Wales without rain would it!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos all around. Lovely queen.
ReplyDeleteMeg looks pleased with herself and rightly so.
is that the dog most like it's owner competition? :-)
ReplyDeleteI do hope you get better weather, and love that Queen Beryl will be waving to all and sundry.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you lads are having a wonderful time, and congrats to all of your pooches!
megan
She's a lovely Queen, I'm sure she'll enjoy all the fun and attention.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Weaver of the Grass, Meg should have been voted most cuddly dog, she reminds me of my old teddy bear, though sadly it's missing an eye and thread-bare on one ear :)
Hope your skies clear tomorrow, and a grand time will be had by all !
~Jo
you really ought to "camp out" to ensure you have the best positions for tomorrow's festivities..... bring on the Beryl!
ReplyDeleteEverybody should have a 'Boris' in their life! Love that shot!
ReplyDeleteI have a relative of your Boris who comes gobbling outside my bedroom window at 5 am! Is your parade queen aware that the current hurricane off of Florida is named Beryl?
ReplyDeleteMay I look half as good as Beryl when I am 80! Pic of you and Meg was FABULOUS
ReplyDeleteYes, I too think that's a great photo of you and Meg. Hope your weather is better tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteFor poor Boris, I think it is a shame that you're off to work later as the expression on Mike's face suggests he's got designs upon that unfortunate turkey.
ReplyDeleteHail to Queen Beryl! Gorgeous gal! I too think the picture of you and Meg is wonderful! Too bad the weather did not cooperate!
ReplyDeleteToo bad it was rained out. Hope the weather is brighter tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteHave a good evening, John.
Looking forward to tomorrow's pics. I think I need a Boris here on the farmette.
ReplyDeleteShame about the weather. Better luck with the rerun! I felt sorry for the organisers of the Jubilee pageant on the Thames, completely deluged by the end!
ReplyDeleteWas "waving our soggy Union Jacks with gay abandon" a Freudian slip?
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday for the other day!