Monday, 3 June 2019

One Exhausted Nana

Eldest Daughter + now 3 year old Jacob came to stay for a couple of days and on Saturday we met up with youngest daughter + Florence and son, DiL and Willow at.............


WOOLPIT STEAM

Saturday 1st June & Sunday 2nd June 2019
international junior tractor

Warren Farm, Wetherden, Suffolk. IP14 3JX

Directions

A14 eastbound, junction 47a (from Bury St. Edmunds)

A14 westbound, junction 49 (from Ipswich)

Featuring:

  • Steam Engines, Tractors and working demonstrations
  • Vintage cars, motorbikes & commercial vehicles
  • Stationary engines
  • Vintage & modern fairground
 
Although this has been going for years it's not somewhere I would choose to go - Stationary Engines that just sit there and go putt, putt, putt don't excite me very much! But Jacob likes Tractors so of course Nanna wanted to go too!

It was a hot sunny day in a dusty field so you can imagine how filthy the two oldest were by the time we all got back to mine late afternoon! Willow wasn't so bad as she was mainly in her pushchair. 

Thankfully there was a bit more there than just putt, putt stationary engines.
















Shock for the children - as I went on the Merry-go-round too



Then all back to Nannas for tea.


Suffolk Show last Wednesday, Woolpit Steam on Saturday - I'm done  walking round shows for a while thank you!

Back Tomorrow
Sue


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22 comments:

  1. Sooze3 June 2019 at 06:19

    What lovely smiley happy children, they all seem to get on well together. Looks like you had a fantastic (even if tiring) weekend.

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  2. Rachel Phillips3 June 2019 at 08:00

    How quickly they grow!

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  3. Poppypatchwork3 June 2019 at 08:13

    Family time is precious, we are often shattered on a Monday evening after a visit from Will.

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  4. Joan (Devon)3 June 2019 at 09:03

    Treasured memories all round, I think.

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  5. hazel c UK 3 June 2019 at 09:59

    So pleased you had a good time we are so lucky to have family. I went to Scotland for a few days with the family to meet by grandsons girlfriends family. There farm was huge fields everywhere with sheep. We had a barn dance with a fiddle, guitar and something else I did not know, it was so lovely to see the youngsters dancing. Brought back so many memorie. Hazel c uk

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  6. hazel c UK 3 June 2019 at 10:01

    The photos are beautiful especially of the children.
    Hazel c uk

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  7. Anonymous3 June 2019 at 10:49

    I agree about the putt putt putt stationary engines, but as you say, plenty of other things to see. I didn't go this year but the grandkids and their cousins went with the other side of the family, H loves the tractors. PatC

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  8. Joy3 June 2019 at 11:22

    Lovely vehicles and even lovelier children. I bet you slept well!
    xx

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  9. Mary3 June 2019 at 11:45

    Your photos brought back some memories as I went to that show with two of my grandchildren a number of years ago when visiting my son (stationed nearby with USAF at the time). I remember some of the really large steam tractors and the wood planing machine as fascinating the children. Thankfully our visit wasn't on a hot day, but I can imagine how exhausting it must have been for you. Clearly the children had a grand time.

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  10. Marcia3 June 2019 at 11:59

    You complain now, but you know it was well worth the time spent with those lovely grandchildren. I sure don't pass up the opportunity.

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    1. Sue in Suffolk3 June 2019 at 17:57

      Not really complaining - anytime with all three grandchildren is a treat

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  11. Sharon3 June 2019 at 12:25

    Sounds like you need a nice easy day! It looks like you had a great time with the grandchildren though. The weather looks nice too!

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  12. EM Griffith3 June 2019 at 12:42

    What wonderful fun! And what beautiful grandchildren you have. Sounds like a lovely weekend.

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  13. justjill3 June 2019 at 16:48

    Sounds good although tiring. I know all about that!

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  14. Bonnie3 June 2019 at 16:53

    You've got some wonderful pictures! It sounds like a tiring time but also blessed. Enjoy that family for before you know it the kids will be grown.

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  15. Meanqueen3 June 2019 at 18:47

    Static engines that do nothing except make a noise have no appeal for me either. I like the red bus, I used to drive one like that. Smashing pictures, thank you.

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  16. Bovey Belle3 June 2019 at 19:36

    We have a local Vintage Fair/Steam Rally in our nearest village and often go along to that. As you said, not just the putt-putt static engines on show! Our vintage tractors parade in the ring and then go out for a local drive to show off! There are always vintage cars on display too and a car boot sale (mainly folk who follow the steam fairs round the country).

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  17. The Weaver of Grass3 June 2019 at 20:15

    Makes me tired just looking at the lovely photographs.

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  18. Jackie4 June 2019 at 04:17

    The children look as if they are having a grand time. Looks like there was quite a crowd.

    God bless.

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  19. mamasmercantile4 June 2019 at 11:59

    What a wonderful time had by all, creating so many happy memories for you to treasure.

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  20. Ann8 June 2019 at 09:21

    But what a lovely way to be exhausted, Sue :) x

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  21. Sue 12 June 2019 at 10:42

    What a lovely day,and my haven't your grandchildren grown!!

    I love, love, love the green caravan ... but you would guess that wouldn't you ;-)

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