Month: July 2014

An English Country Show

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Saturday was one of those steamy July days when a craft marquee isn’t the best place to spend the day. Luckily for me, I was able to escape at regular intervals and check out some of the goings on at the Mid Devon Show. There’s always lots to see, but I only ever manage little glimpses. Here are some of them, starting with some classic cars.

Classic sports car
Rows of Minis
A splendid 1913 Rover
An old local fire engine

Being a country show there are always plenty of flowers.

Cottage garden plants
Lots to choose from
Bugs hotels are very popular

Add some rural crafts.

Willow basket making
Spinning a yarn
Bobbins for Honiton lace

Tasty treats.

I’d better not linger here
But the Ceylon Curry House do the best lunch!
Found it!

The odd tractor is a must
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And I’d love one of these.
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A burst of Kalash Tribal is a must see.

‘The Widecombe Wag’ interviews Kelly
Dynamic and feminine
Mesmerising

What would a country show be without some livestock?
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The prettiest cow ever
The prettiest cow ever

So, that was the Mid Devon Show 2014, and I’m already looking forward to next year, maybe you’ll be there too?

Summer Lovin’

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Yesterday was Scarlett, my granddaughter’s first birthday.She had a lovely party with lots of family and friends the day before, all very exciting! I was very lucky to be able to stay for the actual day and after a morning opening presents we had a seaside stroll.

Scarlett tries out her new Smart Trike
Scarlett tries out her new Smart Trike

Ice cream was spread around nicely

Look at my ice cream beard.
Look at my ice cream beard.

Then back home for some rainbow birthday cake.

Yummy thanks mummy!
Yummy thanks mummy!

A year ago I announced Scarlett’s arrival for a photo challenge, https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2013/07/28/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece/

This post is also for a challenge, ‘Summer Lovin’

http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/summer-lovin/

 

 

Early Beer

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On a sunny Sunday at Beer in East Devon, it pays to be around bright and early to enjoy the peaceful beach. With blue skies and the crunch of the waves on the pebbles and just a few people it’s a perfect spot.

Looking east
Looking east
A shimmering horizon
A shimmering horizon


The stuff of coastal folk

As blue as can be!
As blue as can be!

Busying up, it's 10 am and there must be 10 people on the beach!
Busying up, it’s 10 am and there must be 10 people on the beach!

Looking West, Branscombe is around the corner, I don’t think you can walk it at beach level, but you can always climb up to the South West Coast Path.
I hope you liked an early peep at Beer?