A look at Reeth Show

Hello. This is a much shorter video because my camera suddenly stopped recording. Not my fault, batteries are always fully charged before I leave home. I must have accidentally pressed a button. I will be looking into getting a new camera. 

Just a few photographs, agricultural shows are very similar. What's nice about this one is that it's surrounded by hills, so it's fun to look down on everything from a distance. 

A nice Roller here, with two ladies sitting in the back seat. 

They take great pride in their tractors in North Yorkshire. Plenty of spit and polish to get these looking good for the show. 

This is the brass band doing their thing in the tent. It was a blistering hot day. Everyone followed them down the hill from the village earlier.

 

Lots of trade tents to buy from. To cater for the huge crowds there were four big car parks. All very well organised. 

Building a dry wall demonstration. It's great how they have cut the grass so people can picnic with a view. 

I huffed and puffed and climbed further up the hill. 

Over there just beyond the trees is Reeth Village. 

Ha ha, terrier racing. The dogs love it. They were all over the place running towards their owners at the other end of the ring. 

Then came the parade of tractors. 

By this time I had seen it all and it was still mid afternoon. I was beginning to wilt a bit because it was so hot. I am not one to lounge about and do nothing. The village of Grinton is not far away, so I went walkabout there. 

More to come. Thanks for popping in. Toodle pip.   ilona

The blame game.

Good morning. 

Just about to upload my next video and came across this one from Dr Suneel. He is so right. People blame everyone else for their bad habits, mistakes, and poor decisions, when in reality the only person you should be blaming is yourself. This might be something you don't want to hear, something that you can't get your head round, but think again. Taking personal responsibility could be the answer to moving forward in a more positive way. Let's bring back common sense. 

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This has to end for the sake of our health

Catch ya later. Toodle pip.   ilona

Car camping in North Yorkshire

Right let's get on with the posts from my trip to North Yorkshire. 

I parked up overnight at Scotch Corner Services. 

I arrived at Reeth Showground quite early the following day. 

I decided to walk the short distance to Reeth Village first. I remember it from years ago when I came walking in the area. Has it changed? No, just as I remember it. I love it here. I stopped to chat to a young man who was sitting on the picnic bench outside the shop. He had a big backpack as he was doing the Coast to Coast walk. 

First things first, let's have an ice cream. 

The band was getting prepared to walk down the hill to the Showground. It's a tradition apparently. Their arrival signifies the opening of the show. It's also the tradition that anyone can join in and follow them.

 

The Village Green allows parking. It's a voluntary payment, but I suspect that most people would be happy to pay that. There are no car parks nearby so it's a good idea to bring in extra revenue for the businesses. Not good for photographs though. You have to choose the best position. 

It's quite a compact village with cottages and cobbled streets. 

I would love that view to wake up to every morning. Minus the cars of course. 

I could have stayed there all day, but I have come to see Reeth Show. A ten minute walk back to the Showground. 

If you want to see more pictures, they are on their way.

Thanks for popping in. Toodle pip.   ilona

It's good to have a break.

 Howdy. Did you miss me. I took a couple of days off, had a smashing time. A bit of car camping and a visit to North Yorkshire and The Dales. Sunday night at 6pm I set off, and two hours later I was parked up on Scotch Corner Services on the A1. The motorways are usually quieter at that time, and it was straight through with no hassle. 

Monday morning I picked up the A6108, through Richmond, and on to Reeth via the B6270. It was the day of the annual agricultural show. I have read about it in the past and always wanted to go but never quite made it. There is always a lot going on Bank Holiday weekends. It was a great show. I spent the morning there. 

After that I drove to the nearby Grinton Lodge Youth Hostel. I have memories of staying there years ago. It's fabulous walking country. I stopped for a chat and took some photographs. 

There was still a lot of daylight left, must make the most of it. No point in parking up early when I didn't need to go to bed until it is getting dark. I liked the look of Richmond when I came through it earlier so I went back to it, found a quiet street to park in and went walkabout. 

I had planned to go to another agricultural show the next day, but decided I didn't need to. It would be much the same as Reeth. So my plans changed. After Richmond I went back to the services for another night. I checked the maps to see where I might go on the second day, Tuesday. 

I know. I will go to Bedale. I have been before, it's a lovely little town. Had a mooch round there. I had spotted on the map that Thorpe Perrow Arboretum was only a few miles away so I went to have a look. So pleased I did. Over 100 acres of all kinds of trees. 

Then I wondered if I might have time to go to Masham. Still only mid afternoon, yes, let's do it while I am here. Another pretty Yorkshire village. 

The motorway was a bit busier coming back. A lot of lorries on the move. I just slotted in with them. So much more relaxing to keep to 57 - 60 miles an hour. 

Now I have got the task of sorting the photo's out and uploading the videos. This is part of the fun for me. I see some comments came in while I was away. Thank you for that. 

See you tomorrow. Toodle pip.   ilona

Delivering the news.

Aye up me ducks, have you had a good Saturday. Tis a Bank Holiday weekend don't ya know. Three full days off the daily grind. That's what I remember of it anyway. It's a long time ago since I went to work. 

I stand corrected, I've just done two days work. Delivering 465 Newsletters to every house in a nearby village. I started yesterday and finished today. I knocked up this little video while on my coffee break. 

A lot of brisk walking, pleased that the legs held out. Up and down steps, long driveways to posh houses, and drive out to the farms nearby. All delivered. 

This one didn't get a delivery. Block paving all overgrown with weeds, gate with lock and chain.

It was interesting to see all the changes, since the last time I did it. Must be a fair few years now. People adding new extensions, and updating their gardens. It's a small village surrounded by farmland and countryside, not far from the river. I used to chat with an elderly lady who lived in a very basic bungalow on a farm. She had cats which were always hanging around her door. Sadly she is no longer there, and her bungalow is being updated with a new roof. Similar with an old gentleman I used to chat with. He was always sat in his conservatory. The house is completely different now. A new modern front. Sadly he has passed away. 

I think the good weather is going to hold out for the weekend. Best to go out while we can.

Thanks for popping in. Toodle pip.   ilona