Ruth Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Yesterday we went to the Village Flower Show in my father-in-law's village and had a brilliant time! We entered lots of items, and (for the first time ever!) won a prize for every one! (Maybe it was a quiet year for entries!) Me: 6 Eggs (brown) First prize!!!! Thanks to Petunia, Misty and Jenny! One fruit and one flower First prize!! (a passion fruit and a passion flower) Rich fruit cake Second prize Dessert apples Third Prize (v proud as there were a lot of entries) My mum: Marmalade Third prize (best marmalade in the world... what were they thinking?!!) Stephen: Picture of "Birds in my Garden" under 10 First and Second prizes (well, they were the only entries...) the birds included the hens, of course... Floating garden (under 12) First and Third Prizes Buttonhole (under 12) First prize Then we bid for some great fruit, veg, scones and jam at the Auction at the end. I love village shows!!! If there is a flower and produce show near you it is such fun to do. Best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Well done Ruth, it sounds like a really fun day..... and successful too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Where was this show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 Not far from you, Martin! Feckenham, Worcestershire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 It's been advertised down the high street on a banner. Thought that it might have been that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 What a lovely day Ruth! We used to attend one locally which my Grandfather used to show at. He used to show all his vegetables and gladioli - I carried on the tradition with veg. but not flowers, and I also entered all the baking sections and some jam. There hasn't been a show now for a couple of years and I really miss it. Tell Stephen that he should be very proud of winning First and Second even though they were the only two entries because it doesn't follow that they will automatically win. Judges can - and do - award what they think is right for the quality of the entry., so you could have only two entries and they will be judged Third and Highly Commended - or Second and unplaced........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 What a fab day. I love those sort of things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Sounds like you were very successful-WELL DONE!!! Glad you had a great day and well done to your hens for winning 1st prize with their eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 how do you judge a box of brown eggs? just curious... Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 how do you judge a box of brown eggs? just curious... Phil Good question, I have no idea though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 how do you judge a box of brown eggs? just curious... Phil Good question, I have no idea though! It's not an eggsact science. Richard T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 It's not an eggsact science. Richard T Well, according to the "schedule" it has to do with how alike they are in colour and size. They don't break them to judge the yolks, or freshness, etc. Apart from one entry with very mis-matched eggs, I really couldn't see much in it, so was very lucky Thanks everyone! Maybe see you there next year Martin, and your eggs will probably win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 sounded like a lovely day....just my cup of tea...well done on the prizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Well done to you and yours Ruth sounds like you had a fab time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Well done Ruth and all! What a great day!! I wish I lived in a village like that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Well, according to the "schedule" it has to do with how alike they are in colour and size. I should enter My Lilys perfect white eggs into a show - they are so perfect they don't look real Well done on all your prizes,Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Well done you and your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Well, according to the "schedule" it has to do with how alike they are in colour and size. I should enter My Lilys perfect white eggs into a show - they are so perfect they don't look real Well done on all your prizes,Ruth dont think they would do very well in the best brown egg prize though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
