Monday 3 May 2010

Pretty in pink.



North Somerset Show - Several layers of clothing were needed today with little respite for removing any with a northerly wind blowing, but the rain kept off except for a five minute shower, the sun made many appearances and the fields had dried after the early weekend rain, so we are feeling that after-glow that you get on your face after a day in the wind and sun - not only that, but the glow may be the reflection off the pink rosette that Ambrosia won for fourth place! Although only a small show, the junior white classes will always be keenly contested, and so it was, though Valley Alpacas Davina was clearly a deserved winner, and it was a very friendly affair. The set-up for bio-security measures worked well, with plenty of space for penning, line-up, and entering and leaving the ring.

Judge, Matthew Lloyd gave us useful summaries of his decisions, though he could only be heard by (some of) those in the ring due to the competing fairground organ on one side, and the livestock tannoy on the other - hey ho, they have been staples of British Country shows for much longer than alpacas.

There was much interest from the visitors, with hardly a break between enquiries for a cuppa or snack. Most entertaining question of the day came from a gentleman who thought that the halters were worn to stop them spitting! Now there's an idea for development...

10 comments:

  1. Well done, I did think I would rather be at the show than digging the Veg garden this afternoon.

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  2. Well done Ambrosia (and Dave) on your rosette, it is a lovely feeling isn't it.

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  3. Fantastic, very well done!

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  4. Well done Ambrosia...Cream of the team!

    When's the next outing Dave...You will have caught the bug now!

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  5. I remembered your name, came home from show and had a look at your site. I'm still just as keen as I was yesterday, just have to convince the other half. Thanks for being so friendly, it was a pleasure.

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  6. AnonymousMay 04, 2010

    Well done Dave (and Ambrosia and Mrs. Smallholder too). I'd forgotten you were off to another show so quite surprised to read Phil's comment on Facebook - Hilda

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  7. Congratulations...on your placing !!..its a great feeling...to have someone..else admire your lovely alpacas.....Well Done to you all ....Jayne

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  8. How did I miss this one? Fab! Well done Apple Vale and the lovely Ambrosia. Great to see you and Brose (that's what our daughter Sorcha calls her when she makes up stories about everyone's crias!) in the pic with here lovely pink ribbon.

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