Country Show Success

A short post this time.  We are very proud to share with our readers the recent successes at the Nimbin and Bangalow Shows.

Ian with entries for Nimbin show

Not expecting much, but thinking it was a bit of fun, we entered some produce, preserves and alcohol in the Nimbin show.  Michelle won first prize for her peas, and Ian won two first prizes - one for stout and the other for Davidson Plum Gin.  Sorry, no photo of the stout or the gin, Ian drank it all.  Interestingly, the only prize Michelle received was a blue card, while Ian received a blue card $20 gift voucher and can of brew mix for each of his winning entries.  Just goes to show there is no incentive to grow veges.

Then for a bit more fun Michelle entered some preserves and a novelty knitted tea cosy in the Bangalow show.  Michelle expected absolutely nothing from this.  The tea cosy was knitted from a free pattern found online for Michelle's own amusement and for herself. It's the only tea cosy she has ever made (to date).  The Bangalow show is known in the area as the show to enter needlework and craft items.  And it has a different theme each year, and last year's theme was "Bees", so it seemed silly not to enter the tea cosy.  Lo and behold - first prize!!  Still can't believe it.

And a nice blue ribbon to go with the prize card.  Nice.