The Train Track of History!

Esmé uses this turn of phrase to indicate that somthing is the biggest.

Carnoustie Flower Show Photography

Carnoustie Flower Show has been a great success this year. With more entries and competitors despight the terrible weather. The addition of extra categories into the photography section has paid off with more entries than ever before. So many that extra tables had to be put out on Thursday to give enough space. There were 6 categories and Gwen scooped a 1st and 2nd prize, particularly good as she only entered two. I had two 1st places and a 2nd place. However, my two favouite pictures didn't get a prize. Just goes to prove that everyone has a different taste. Or it could be that the very kind help received from Nick Morocco with the mounts was what swung it, my two faves were in black frames, so a big thanks to Nick. Our fruit and veg was poor this year and only the plumbs scraped a 3rd prize. The herbs did manage a 1st place although there were fewer competitors this year in this section.

Carnoustie Flower Show

It's that time of year again. Not enough time for much cooking this year but Gwen excelled herself with her crochet, her hat received a 2nd prize. Her felted bag made from an old jumper one a 1st in the new from old category. Esmé only had time for two entries as she was very busy with school but, she got a prize for each entry!

Crafty

Crochet and felt this month.

Esmé's first day at school

Esmé started school on Tuesday . She has grown up overnight and made us feel very old. Esmé really enjoyed colouring in and playtime. She also really likes her teachers.

Esmé's holiday highlights

Barry Mill, Father's Day Frenzy

Highlights from the Father's Day races at Barry Mill.

The fight to save it from closure goes on with the crucial council vote on Thursday. The puplic support is huge, so fingers crossed.