Royal Cornwall Show 2012 3

we always like to check out the opposition (no lurchers allowed, pedigree chums only)

and one of the highlights are all the old steam and traction engines, alongside massive new tractors, a snip at £150,000.

Royal Cornwall Show 2012 2

Prime beef big boy exhausted after taking first prize, and sheep walking. Even by our grim standards the weather has been foul, and the sheep marquee was wrecked by the wind. Not that that stopped anyone from having a great day out.

Royal Cornwall Show 2012 1

prize winning pigs taking a quick nap, and some pig fanciers in a nearby stall (taken with permission!)

wagtails

our grounds are so full of birds now they even want to coming shopping with us to make sure we get the right kind of quality birdseed. This is a very juvenile pied wagtail hitching a ride.

two juveniles

house sparrow and bullfinch juveniles putting up with more wet weather.

the call to jubilate

the beacon on Kit Hill casting a fiery light into the heavens