Well, here we are, another 'pinch punch, first of the month' post and who would think that the year could come at you at such a hasty pace like a runaway train but as in all things, it comes around, it goes around.
The farmers are busy doing there thing. Don't you just love this sight? I'm very lucky to be surrounded by fields full of neatly packaged hay bales and roundels and I never get tired of taking pics of them.
August was a good month socially. I treated myself to a ticket for the Edinburgh Book Festival to go and see Sue Perkins (comedienne/ex-presenter of Great British Bake Off) talk about her latest book. I enjoyed the event and she came across as a very genuine and honest celeb (rather unique in this day and age!) and she talked affectionately and endearingly about her late father, who is obviously a great loss in her life. She was also very honest about the fact that she's been attending therapy for a number of years due to her anxiety issues.
Not a great pic but photos weren't allowed - I had to take this one very,very quickly lest I was escorted off the premises by the big burly bouncer just out of view!
Then two days later, it was Annual Flower Show time so we got busy in the kitchen.
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| The 10yr-old in the family is a better baker than me!She made her butterfly cupcakes from scratch, without using scales. She remembered how her Great-Grandma made hers. Wish I had such recall! No pics of the winning butterfly cupcakes which won a 'first' but these are the ones the 5 yr-old in the family 'designed' by herself. On show day, they looked a bit worse for wear but still managed to gain a rosette. The recipient was over-the-moon, especially with her grand total of £1.40 winnings!! |
Decorated biscuits went down well - highly commended in fact!
I did quite well with my produce entries.
and even better with my knitted hat! |
| The miniature garden entries scooped rosettes too. |
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| Someone won a 'first' for her photography entry (the paper clip is not part of the exhibit but a necessary requirement of flower show 'rules'! |
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| Some of us got 'tattoo-ed'! |
The best part of the day, though was our little treat to ourselves (me and the 10yr-old, it's our 'thing' after the event) at the local Italian Restaurant, paid for with my winnings!
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| Gifted Gladioli from a very nice man who grew and exhibited these beauties. |
Yes, all-in-all, it's not been a bad August.
Let's hear it for September.
Until next time.
xoxoxo
Wow i really enjoyed this post ,i love putting homemade items into our local show too,congrats to you and 10 year old for doing so well,you both deserved a lovely meal after the big day.
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower and i hope you will visit and follow me too,hope your day is a good one xx
Welcome Sheryl and thank you for leaving your thoughtful comment. I'll certainly pop over to yours soon.
DeleteYou did so wonderful at the local Show Anne - well done & congratulations! That Italian meal looks so delicious - wish I could reach into my screen!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie. I only had half a portion of pasta - the joys of being a 'senior citizen'!
DeleteCongrats to both of you! Great wins by two creative individuals that certainly deserved great Italian food!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Mer. It was great Italian food and such a treat to get it served up to us!
Deleteoops think my last comment didn't get thru - lovely to see you win prizes and I would love a tattoo like that!
ReplyDeleteThanks Betty. You should get a tattoo!!
DeleteWell done to both of you on your prize winning! Your treat to yourselves looks delicious, too.
ReplyDeleteBeing an urban girl I only see those hay bales when we're on our way to festivals, they always fascinate me. xxx
Thanks for popping over, Vix. I'm lucky to live in an agricultrual heartland. The views through the changing seasons never get tired.
DeleteHow did I miss this! Well done, Annie! I hope your finger is healing well. Yikes! That pasta looks delish. I'm hungry!
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