Martin B Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Hi everyone. Today I visited the Royal Show with my Family. It was fantastic although I dind't really mind much. I did become a member of the Poultry CLub of Great Britain though! Well here you go... I met up with Clare, Rosie and Tamsin at the Omlet stand, I seemed to impress my Mum regards the cube. There were plenty of georgeous pigs. That's my little cousin and brother giving a Oxford Sandy and Black some fuss. The next 2 pictures are of a rather delightful Kune Kune piglet. Next are some pictures of hlemids??? Well this is me with an Alpaca. The Alpaca judging ring A georgeous Llama Just for Lesley, some bees. There were hundreds of them, it is impressive how they did a real demonstration. I bought some honey in aid of the Bee Keepers Association. We did take a picinic, but ended up in a tent where we had our dinner cooked by a celebrity chef in front of our eyes for free!!!! The chef was Rachel Green. You may notice her from Kill it, Cook it, Eat it. She cooked us chilli taccos and Pork in mustard and apple sauce. We watched her doing it, for about half an hour, and during the cooking she brought the farmer on who explained about his free-range Gloucester Old Spots. It was delicious! A fantastic day for all! I'm just over to post what I found when I got home in the My family and Other Animals section. See you over there! Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Smashing photos, Martin . Glad you had a good time. It looks like an excellent show. You didn't take that Alpaca home though, did you? I need to check My Family and other Animals, don't I . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 It's not as exciting as an Alpace. It's quite exciting for me anyway! Sorry, you didn't like the first picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I think they're great photos Martin - esp. the bees! Don't think Carl would say the same at the moment! The BBKA apiary is on the Stoneleigh site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Looks like a good day out. The weather was kind to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Oooooo, how cute were those wee piggies! Looks like a fab day Martin and great weather for you too. I could have popped in on my way back from Southhampton had I known Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 We were there too, the weather wasn't that kind, although the heavy showers did pass over quite quickly. Tractors had to de dispatched to pull cars out of the car park, though not us Saw Clare and the cube, think i may have persuaded OH to get one. The Poultry marquee was fab, so many chickens under one roof. We especially liked the Knights of Middle England who put on a jousting show, great entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Wonderful pictures Martin! Looks like you had a great day out and i love the alpacas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 The weather today - the last day of the show - is vile. Such a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I thought the last day was Wednesday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Sorry - that was meant to have a ? by it - I couldn't remember when the last day was. It will be muddy, whenever it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 We were there too, the weather wasn't that kind, although the heavy showers did pass over quite quickly. Tractors had to de dispatched to pull cars out of the car park, though not us us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Those Kune Kune piglets were just behind our stand and the alpaca babies were opposite - I kept sneaking off for cuddles The weather was vile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 The weather has been so bad that the last day has been cancelled - the first time in the history of the Royal, 150+ years. There were reports of a lightning strike as well - overheard at the school gate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Thanks for letting me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Yup, I can confirm that they've cancelled the last day because the mud has got so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
