I think we did Sylvia proud, all told. One of her daughters turned up just before we opened the doors and spent an emotional few minutes walking around the exhibits, soaking up memories of Flower Shows Past . It was a quiet, moving moment to watch.
Mr Butler our lead vegetable judge, shed a few tears too. Although a national Exhibit Judge of some standing, he has been involved in our little show for many years now and forged close links with Sylvia during her time as secretary.
" I'll be back next Year" he assured us all tearfully as he left " I promised Sylvia I would"
Another constant in the tradition.
We went to my celebrate my brother in laws birthday last night, and. was asked what my favourite part of the day was. I could have said many things.....the camaraderie of the show committee, the fun and humour of the silly " novelty veg" entrants, Auntie Glad beaming at the success of her raffle, meeting fellow blogger Jeneane and her daughter who turned up out of the blue, Sandra Cameron getting all emotional over her prize winning beet roots....Terry Malthoff's quiche victory.....the list could have gone on and on
But I think what moved me the most, was the reaction and happiness shown by local character Pippa, who entered several classes at the last minute. she won one of the larger trophies of the show, and the win , which was totally unexpected, tickled her pink......I think that made me feel that the whole slog was worthwhile.
Anyhow..apologies for not replying to comments...I will be busy today and am working a night shift later on....I will be buggered tomorrow
I was going to post mine last night but I can't find my bloody card reader. I'll have another look later!
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased it all went off well. I know only too well John that when a leading light of these shows passes on it leaves a sad gap which is very emotional. But she would have been pleased with the way things went i am sure.
ReplyDeleteThose runner beans are amazing - ours at present are about two centimetres long.
A classic village show. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great community event. It must be hard work to organise, but ever so well worth it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post John.
ReplyDeleteThe leading light from our village community center who pioneered the whole thing and built up the youth group, fund raised & worked so very hard retired a while back.
We are having a volunteers' party soon & she will be thanked.
Such a lovely thing to do on a Saturday, thanks in no small way to all your hard work. It's very comforting to know that these things still go on in the weird and crazy world we live in today.
ReplyDeleteI am just besotted with the plate of three mice, have not stopped giggling yet. I hope that won a nice prize for the creator!
I stared at this plate for ages before I realised there were mice on it!
DeleteIt was Jason's children and they won second place
DeleteGorgeous photos and recap of the day, Sir John. We all feel as though we were there too ~ or wish we were :)
ReplyDeleteI am loving the ambiance of this show, I would have fully enjoyed this event .
ReplyDeleteGreat photos John, and some super fab paintings on that table too.
When me lose control, when me on the brink,
ReplyDeleteNeed to just calm down, me need to stop and think
Me need control me self, yeah that's the way to live
And then me functioning, like an executive.
When me lose control, when me have no doubt
Me have strategies, that can calm me down
Me can talk to self, me can stand up straight
Me can take deep breath, me can self-regulate!
LOL!
If I owned a stately home in England, I would employ Mr Butler as my butler just for his name. I hope the last words of your post are purely metaphorical.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to hear that Lady Mondegreen and her charming Kitty visited the show.
ReplyDeleteit's so exciting... ours is coming up soon and if you think yours is old-fashioned imagine it in a church hut about an 1/8th of the size of yours!
ReplyDeleteI wish we had shows like that here. Looks fantastic
ReplyDeleteA lovely traditional show. Long may they reign!!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for your wonderful day...it all looked lovely! What a great tradition.
ReplyDeleteSeeing your lovely displays reminds me, it will soon be fall fair time.
ReplyDeleteI'm very impressed with the quality. You've motivated me to see about taking part in our show this month.
ReplyDeleteThose green beans look lovely!
What a wonderful day you had John! Choke full of of memorable moments.
ReplyDeleteWhat nostalgia your post evoked of shows exactly like this in my youth. The runner beans are amazing (can you tell I'm a vegetarian by which exhibits caught my eye, LOL) Thanks for sharing, John. Greetings Jo
ReplyDeleteI miss this sort of thing...but get to enjoy them through you.Thanks.
ReplyDeleteJane xxx
Everything looks so splendid.
ReplyDeleteyep, it's that time of year...fairs. ours is just as old fashioned as well as very small. Thursday I carried churn and spinning wheel and demonstrated all day. I churned almost 9 pounds of butter but didn't count the yarn yardage.
ReplyDeletewere you on concrete floors, John? I was and it dang near crippled me; took lots of aspirin, beverages and sofa time to get over it.
Thank you so much for posting all those wonderful pic in this and the last post! So it was second prize again for the quiche? Don't let that Terry get too smug about it!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to see so many entries. It sounds like a wonderful day. And well done on everything you have done to make it such a success.
ReplyDeleteYou all did Sylvia proud.
Here are my pictures:
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:-)
Thanks Hannah
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Well done! All looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks so wonderful. You seem like such an involved member of your community!
ReplyDeleteLots of talent in your community, and that is an understatement. I adore the last picture with the potato mice eating the cheese :)
ReplyDeleteIt all looks absolutely fantastic. All the hard work--yours and others did made it so: congratulations :-).
ReplyDeleteYay Pippa!!!
ReplyDeleteand I must admit, i first thought someone was standing next to me throwing sand into my eyes when i read your words about dear sylvia and her daughter, and then "comrade in flower shows"... must be allergies...