MELPLASH SHOW

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This above is the biggest thistle I have seen in my life (photographed in a private garden) it was about the size of a hand.

 

The day after we went to Dorchester which is a nice small town with stunning houses and gardens and a lively shopping area.
There happened to be a French market on the day (first of three days). How did I worked that out?
I first bought some patisserie from a stall and the man was speaking only French, but since they were also selling crepes I was not too surprised.
Then I bought some ready made giant prawns with garlic and lemon (tasty!!!) and again the person spoke to me only in French...strange. Then some ham from a different stall, same thing... Finally I asked some directions in a different stall and again they could barely answer me...It is then that they told me it is one off event-a French market for three days!!!
here follow a few pictures taken in a local museum (Dorset something)


This above chair is extremely heavy and I don't think only two person could possibly lift it even empty!!! I don't believe this picture.

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Fabulous Miraflores....i usually make a beline for the heavy horsesit looks like you all had a wonderfull time
That thistle could be a Cardoon or what ever they're called

 

since you are more expert than me you may well be right

lolimac-the horses were fabulous and a lot of them of all sizes and coats colour. Unfortunately I didn't have fully chance to enjoy the shows because so many people were watching by the enclosure.

 

Nice one Mira, lovely to meet you again. Glad you had a good time. The French onion seller still comes up to Crewkerne once a year, and he really does have a bike, ropes of onions, a stripey t shirt and a berret

 

Really? Have you checked out his accent?

I nearly made it to the show myself, but was a bit pushed for time. Anyway, glad you both had a good time, and thanks for posting the pics If I can wangle it, I'll be there next year

 

I have, it was outrageous He told me to go away or he would taunt me for a second time.

That'll be good Freddy, I was going to say what about the gardening show at Shepton Mallet, but Scrungee's going there

 

Yes please Freddy, you let us know! Although I am probably not going to talk about it much next time because it would be boring, but it is certainly an event that, money permitting, I would love to attend again. I also would like to go to Sandringham again, but for that one I need a loan...

 

Maybe we could get a few here to go?