Today, the last day of the holidays, was Show Day! Oh and what an event it is. We first experienced the NI Show, this time two years ago. Ben and I visited NI to get to know the place, prior to moving here. Our first impressions of island life were formed that day at the show - I'm pretty sure we met half the community in that one place! It was pretty overwhelming. What stuck in my mind though, was how fantastic the Rawson Hall exhibits were. It seemed anyone and everyone contributed an entry, whether it be a cake, some home grown produce, preserves, a quilt or a flower arrangement. In a sense it felt like I'd stepped back in time, to how I imagine an old fashioned 1940's show might have been. I just don't think there are many shows like this anymore. Nowadays they seem to be dominated by side-show alleys and show bag stands. I hope the Norfolk Island Show always stays just as it is: unique and fantastic!Here's how it panned out....I'll start with Harry who competed in his first ever equestrian event...and achieved third place! He was up against two very experienced riders. I am so proud of him!
And then Till had her moment of glory - particpating in her first ever equestrian event. And to our complete shock, she WON!
We came home with a stack of prize cards (5 firsts, 1 second and 2 thirds - all for paintings, drawings and Lego). Harry made a Lego model so spectacular it was applauded in the shows official opening speech by the administrator and acknowledged as being the runner up for the prize 'Best Primary Student Exhibit 2011'! Fancy that.
PS I told you there would be massive hungry bandwidth photos - I might give blogging a break for a while....see you in a week at least!
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that first lot of photos remind me of where we lived in England - the "Toot Hill Show "! Seeing all the perfect carrots ect lined up putting my weird looking ones ( obviously at home not entered by the way !) i grew to shame ! Waiting for the judging to be over to taste the cakes and jams !! Oh i feel all "homesick" now ! Well done to your clever kids ! Did you enter anything ?? I was always too shy !!
I did hope to - but ran out of time (so busy blogging). Next year the show committee is considering creating a new category 'Beginning Quilters'. Sounds perfect for me. Ben would like to make some preserves and enter some veggies. We'll have to start planning earlier next year.
That was always my other problem as well, never planned it early enough ! Looking forward to seeing your quilting projects ! i remember on Facebook ages ago you had cut up lot of pieces of fabric ... is that what it was or is for ??
I love that the show has a Lego model category. Cool! The kids look like complete naturals on their horses - hard to believe they haven't been riding for yrs and yrs.
Pumpkin just came up to see why I was crying again.
To see my babies with their gymkhana ribbons WOW that was my growing up dream and now they have done it. Congratulations on all the prizes I am so proud of you all. Yes! You cant beat a man in uniform. x Lego outstanding! :)
What an awesome achievement Harry & Till, you both look so happy and proud of yourselves, which you should be...Well done!!! xo
Yay! Congratultions to the kids! Whooooo!
After reading through your blog I don't think you guys are ever coming back. Loving the blog and will be checking in regularly. AND....keep 'em coming!
Hellooooooooo Sanch! So glad you found us here xxx
Hope your three little cherubs are happy and well!
Sanchia - I reckon you're right. They ain't ever coming back are they?! *sniff sniff*
Oh I love a country show! There are still a couple of old fashioned ones around here which we look forward to visiting each year. Looks like you all had a brilliant time! xx
I can see 'Birds On Sticks' in the background of one of your photos! How come you didn't comment on THOSE in your blog? I would have thought they were the highlight of your day!!xx
Hi!
My name is Deb Bradley, my husband and I live just a bit south of Sydney. We have four children 9,7,5 and 2. I have really been enjoying reading your blog, and getting to know about your life on Norfolk island. My husband is actually in the process of applying for a position at the Norfolk Island central school. he is a high school teacher ( industrial arts) and was a carpenter for 10 years before retraining to be a teacher.
I guess you could say, I am doing a bit of "research" into what it is like living on Norfolk island. As I have been looking around in the internet, I have seen many exciting websites about how beautiful Norfolk island is for a holiday destination...but until finding your blog I could not find much about actually living there.
Anyway, I am feeling a mixture of excitement, fear, and anticipation of a wonderful adventure....and we don't even know if my husband will even get an interview yet!!!
I am looking forward to getting to know a bit more about island life, through reading your blog!
I actually have a head full of questions, that I would love to ask, if you have some time, at some time!
Thanks for sharing the "adventure" through your blog.
Love Deb
P.s sorry to say all this as a "comment" on your blog...I was not sure how to email you!!
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