Yep, it happened
again! I honestly don’t know where the days go sometimes.
You think: “yeah
I was a long time writing that blog but it won’t happen again. I’ll do the next
one this weekend…”
Then it’s:
“hmmm, it’s getting a bit late and I’m tired. Maybe I’ll start writing that
tomorrow… wait, the weekend’s almost here I’ll wait until then and crack one
out in a day or so.”
But before you
know it summer’s raced by, we’ve done plenty of jobs at Wimpole and no blog! It
didn’t help that I didn’t have much access to photos… I know, I know excuses,
excuses!
Still I’m back
now and hopefully I will be a bit quicker posting this time! I’m thinking of
doing some micro segments and a new feature – extended editions. The extended
posts won’t be longer versions but those that are in the same vein but not
necessarily Wimpole based. Confused? I guess you’ll just have to wait and see…
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| Scyther's... you will go on my first whistle! |
Sticking to the
micro segment this blog post is more of a gallery since the scything was a
month or two back now and there’s no way I can remember that far back! All I
can say is that it was a great day and well received by the public in general.
Shane, Jane and
I chatted away in between making spoons (my speciality) and tent pegs (again!).
The public got involved with the demonstrations, which seemed to be a
crowd-puller; take note National Trust! Elsewhere there was plenty of scything
going on including first-timer Paul who did well. Even Debs drifted by during
the day on her break to have a say a quick hello.
Oh and I won a
medal too! No second place for me this time!! Sadly though my spoon didn’t make
the grade as I didn’t get into the final three, although on the flip side it’s
more practical as I use it now when I make wine. And I got first place with my
blackberry wine so it all works in the long run.
Anyhoo, without
further ado here are a handful of photos from that eventful day.
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| Olga - Scything hard... Simon - In contemplation... |
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| Spoon carving extraordinaire! |
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| Simon and Arthur drinking, er... I mean tasting beverages |
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| Winner! |
Next time on Wympol Journal... Something a bit different!
