Saturday, 2 June 2018

And Finally from the Suffolk Show

A Freebie, from The Woodland Trust .........a rather skinny Hornbeam sapling. I put it to soak in the watering can after suffering from being carried around the show in a plastic bag nearly all day. Now it's in a pot with a stake  for a year or more before I can add it to the Birthday Wood



and an extravagance......

I saw this on my first walk through the Rural Craft Tent and decided to go back at the end of the day and have another look to decide if I should splash out. I decided Yes!

A Hare in Cold Cast Bronze Resin by a sculptor, limited edition.

It will always remind me of the photos of the hare I took a few weeks ago.

I enjoyed my day out, the weather was fine all day and not too hot, there were 40,000 people there but I only saw 3 people I knew!

Thank you for all the comments about the Suffolk Show.

I'm having problems with the blog, it keeps saying blogger is an un-secure connection for some reason. I have to fiddle about to get into it and can't always comment on other blogs because of the same problem. All very odd and no idea why.

Back Tomorrow
Sue

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  1. Valerie-Jael2 June 2018 at 06:42

    Go to 'settings, basic' and then you can change your blog to https which will make it secure. Valerie

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    1. Bovey Belle2 June 2018 at 07:41

      Thanks from me for this too - I've just gone and done it.

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    2. Sue in Suffolk2 June 2018 at 07:52

      Thank you V J. I've sorted it , wonder why things change to confuse me!

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  2. Bovey Belle2 June 2018 at 07:40

    I hope you can get your blogging problems sorted (offspring under the age of 30 are often the final resort I find!!)

    What an adorable hare and I don't blame your indulgence one little bit. Some things are meant to be. It will bring you memories of a pleasant day every time your eyes fall on it.

    I am sure that the Hornbeam has perked up beautifully for a drink and will bring you pleasure goo, when it is planted up with your other trees.

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    1. Sue in Suffolk2 June 2018 at 07:58

      I'd like to know why things change without me doing anything!

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  3. Craft-E-Place2 June 2018 at 07:41

    I've really enjoyed your trip to the Suffolk show ... you've made it feel as if I visited with you. It brought back memories of the Lincolnshire County Show we always used to go to when I was a child (quite a few years ago!).
    I've been quietly reading your blog for a while and really enjoy catching up with you.
    Elaine

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    1. Sue in Suffolk2 June 2018 at 08:00

      I'm definitely going next year, didn't even get to look at the big livestock. It's a two day show but don't think I could do two days in a row

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    2. Sue in Suffolk2 June 2018 at 12:14

      and I forgot to say lovely to have you reading, glad you enjoy my waffling on

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  4. Rachel Phillips2 June 2018 at 08:10

    I love the hare and I am pleased you decided to treat yourself to it. Sometimes it is the right thing to do at a given point. Like when I went to the Eye Church Art Show last year and treated myself to the jug by the Suffolk sculptor and had to psyche myself up to going alone and turning across the Norwich Ipswich road in a rare gap in traffic! I might even go to the Norfolk Show this year.

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    1. Sue in Suffolk2 June 2018 at 11:24

      I try to avoid turning across the traffic on the A140 too. This means using different roads to access it depending on where I'm going. Luckily there are 5 ways onto it and even more if I go north.
      I need to go to Eye Church for my Suffolk Churches posts so will look up the art show. Might see you there!

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    2. Sue in Suffolk2 June 2018 at 12:16

      I can get to Eye without the A140!

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    3. Rachel Phillips2 June 2018 at 13:46

      Getting there is not too bad, there is a roundabout at Diss to get me on the right side of the road. Coming back out of Eye I have to turn right and cross the traffic! There is generally a long tailback at the Eye junction. I will be away in Lisbon on August Bank Holiday when they have the Art Show. Maybe some other time we could meet.

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  5. Winters End Rambler2 June 2018 at 08:26

    What a lovely hare...what's he to be known as? x

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    1. Sue in Suffolk2 June 2018 at 12:23

      I shall consult grandchildren when they are old enough to discuss a name for Mr Hare!

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  6. Diane2 June 2018 at 08:53

    Oh I love the hare he is gorgeous

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  7. sadie c2 June 2018 at 10:15

    reading earlier comments I see you have sorted out your blogger problems. Good. it's annoying when things like that happen.

    The hare is so sweet, I'm pleased you treated yourself.

    Also glad you enjoyed your jaunt to the Suffolk show. x

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    1. Sue in Suffolk2 June 2018 at 12:21

      I'm so pleased to have the confidence to drive there now - couldn't have done it even 3 years ago!

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  8. Sharon2 June 2018 at 11:45

    We used to go all the time when we were little. I remember collecting badges from different displays and putting them on my hat. I did listen to Radio Suffolk who were broadcasting from the show. Made me wish I could have gone!

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    1. Sue in Suffolk2 June 2018 at 12:19

      Children are still rushing round collecting stickers and badges! there's loads more for kids to do now on many of the stands and under 15s are free which means loads of children there.

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  9. Andie2 June 2018 at 13:18

    Love your hare, he looks cheeky. Twelve years ago I had a stroke and while still trying to get my head around it all my hubby took me for a quick drive to a local beauty spot. On the way there I said that I had never seen a hare other than in photos or film. We parked up and just looking around when I saw what I thought was a rabbit and my hubby quickly said "No, it is a hare" I have never forgotten that short ride and I felt so honoured and surprised. So I think your hare is wonderful. Love Andie xxx

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  10. coffeeontheporchwithme2 June 2018 at 13:32

    I love the hare! I regret that I did not buy something with a hare on it when we visited England a couple of years ago. I'm glad you treated yourself. -Jenn

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  11. Elaine2 June 2018 at 15:16

    May your Hornbeam grow big and handsome. Talking of handsome, the hare is a delight. I have seen more hares in the fields this year than all my other years put together - and there are quite a few of those! I'm glad you treated yourself.

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  12. wisps of words2 June 2018 at 15:32

    Ohhh the hare!!!! I love hares!

    And you said in a comment, on Elaine's blog, that you have Elder superstitions coming, in next post. I love all old lore.

    So thank you, ahead of time...

    A 'Nana' in the upper North East of the US

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  13. Sue 2 June 2018 at 15:56

    Love the hare, I've got a bit of a 'thing' for hares too after a few years watching them from our Oxfordshire farm house windows. I've not seen any where we are now though.

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  14. Anonymous2 June 2018 at 16:03

    Love your gift to yourself. I’m back to commenting as anonymous due to some google mishap when the ipad updated itself. Your day out sounded lovely and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Catriona

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  15. Bonnie2 June 2018 at 16:47

    I really enjoyed your trip to the Suffolk show. Love the hare and all the personality he shows. How nice that you have a new tree for the Birthday Wood. I'm sure it will grow well with your special care. I am so glad you are getting out like this. Sometimes I have to force myself to get out but I'm always glad I did.

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  16. Living Alone in Your 60's2 June 2018 at 17:16

    I love the Hare, he is a real character. Will you name him? I would, I'm terrible for giving inanimate objects names! If you haven't seen Peter Rabbit yet, it's a must. Very upbeat and funny.

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  17. Teresa Kasner2 June 2018 at 17:58

    I'm having trouble with Blogger too.. they used to send me emails when a comment needed authorized.. then POOF.. no more! But I'm glad you asked the question as I've now turned my blog into an HTTPS, I hope that helps! Love your hare, I'm glad you bought it.. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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    1. Sue in Suffolk2 June 2018 at 20:43

      I think that answer in the very first comment will solve the problem. If everyone does it we should all be able to comment without problems and get into the blog properly without having to over-ride the system.

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  18. angryparsnip2 June 2018 at 18:32

    I am also having trouble with Blogger also.
    The hare is wonderful, we have lots of cottontails and Jackrabbits here.

    cheers, parsnip

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  19. Rosemary2 June 2018 at 18:58

    I have been having blogger problems too, but thought it was just me and my computer - they keep altering things without so much as a "by your leave".

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  20. The Weaver of Grass2 June 2018 at 20:08

    Me too Sue - atleast if we are all having problems then it is not our fault.

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    1. Sue in Suffolk2 June 2018 at 20:40

      Blogger, they think we are all clever enough to sort it all out when they change things.......if only!

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  21. 56steps2 June 2018 at 21:06

    Love the hare! I'm thinking a yearly progress picture of the Hornbeam might be in order.

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  22. Sheila2 June 2018 at 23:32

    Oh the hare is beautiful....I'm not surprised you went back for it.
    Hugs-x-

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  23. abbeysmum2 June 2018 at 23:38

    I have enjoyed the last few show posts, we lived in a small country town and the little show was an all day and night outing as we knew every animal owner and every craft exhibitor etc. Of course there was lots of chatting with people you don't see often.
    What a lovely gift to yourself... Harey Potter ?

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  24. Jo3 June 2018 at 01:39

    Thank you for the Suffolk show posts - I quite enjoyed them!

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  25. Virginia3 June 2018 at 02:48

    Thank you for such a lovely "Day Out" with you at the show. In New Zealand we don't get shows like that any more. When I was a child I showed my pony at the local A&P show, but of course I was too taken up with the pony to really appreciate the rest of the show.

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  26. DG663 June 2018 at 09:25

    Lovely hare, is it a Julia Hulme one?

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    1. Sue in Suffolk3 June 2018 at 10:43

      Yes, it is a Julia Hulme. I had a card in the bag with the hare with her details but now can't find the card anywhere.

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    2. DG663 June 2018 at 18:11

      Her work is gorgeous. We bought 'Hare in a winter coat' 11 years ago. Still special, still gets his nose stroked every day. I'm sure you will enjoy your hare very much.

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  27. Janice3 June 2018 at 18:23

    Loved reading about your visit to the shoe, we really don't have anything to compare here. Love the hair too.

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  28. Janice3 June 2018 at 18:23

    HARE!!

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