Getting Ready for the Show

Stewards at Work

More fussy entrants

   At this time of year, who isn't singing "Our state fair is the best state fair...don't miss it , don't even be late."  And such would be the case here in Perth, although it is called the Perth Royal Show.  It's a very busy place at the moment as everyone from vendors to show contestants scramble to get set up by Saturday morning.

Jaw Dropping Jelly-so clear!

   I couldn't tell you why my nerves were vibrating as I brought in my entries. But I was not the only entrant biting my nails, fussing about the handling of each entry, wiping away crumbs from baked goods or fingerprints from jars.  This must be the toughest day for the stewards.  So many nervous nellies coming in and fretting endlessly.  The least nervous of the bunch seemed to be the kids entering their baked creations in the Junior Division. The little oddballs actually looked excited.

      One consolation to this whole process is getting a close-up look at other entries. "She entered that?"  "Oh, that is a nice touch" "How did he get that Quince Strawberry Jelly soooo clear? And how did he keep his family from digging into it?"  The stewards and the 35-year veteran of competition was impressed by the clarity of this year's jelly.

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So as everyone scrambles to get set-up (and I to work!) Watch this space for the finale.