40th DORSET STEAM FAIR (Finale).

So here we are at the Steam fair Finale, I expect most of you by now are thoroughly bored with these blogs, so all I can do is, say again "You really MUST go next year". Dates are fixed at 2nd to 6th sept 2009.This as the last Blog on this subject means I'm afraid that it contains lots of pictures that I wanted to share and use on these blogs. We are so excited by the thought of next year we are looking to stay at least one night.The site has full Camping/Caravaning facilities plus loads of local B & Bs or Hotels.
Now to the Blog, below we have just one of the dozens of beautifully restored Steam engines. This particular one was originally a steam Fire engine.
Please do click on any photo to Enlarge and enjoy further.
Below this lovely engine was once owned by the famous Rowland family who, are still in the fair bussiness today.

Below this nice "Old girl"started or at least was once local to us at "Exmouth".
Below, The amount of Mechanical as well as cleaning work that needs doing to keep these vehicles in this condition is quite staggering.
"David and Goliath" as these two lovely old engines chugged past side by side.
As I have explained in previous blogs the diversity of this show has to be seen to be believed. So below we have what would probably be known as "Gypsy" or "Romany" style vans. Of this style there were several that were pulled by horses to the site and then used as living quarters for the duraton of the show.
This absolutely stunning example (below) was just one of the ones that the owners used for living in.
Below they must have been really snug but perhaps a bit dark when the stable type door was closed up.
Below "Gypsy Rose Sue" or something, and another lovely example of horse drawn van. Enlarge these piccies to see the paintwork detail.
For you Farmers there were all ages and sizes (60) of Tractors parading and working daily in this Arena.
Below, For you Craft and Hobby lovers there were over 150 stalls and exibitions/demonstrations. This "Marquee" was three joined in length totaling over 200metres long by 20 metres wide.
Below and even more things on display in this huge Indoor area.
AND FINALLY below, just as we left it was getting dusk and what a stunning site this made with all the engines fired and all lit up too.

What more can you say, I was impressed, Flabergasted, Gobsmacked what ever you can say it all fits, in all A FABULOUS FAMILY DAY OUT.
Joke of the day.

'OLD' IS WHEN...

'OLD' IS WHEN...
Your sweetie says, 'Let's go upstairs
And make love,' and you answer,
'Pick one; I can't do both!'


'OLD' IS WHEN...
Your friends compliment you
On your new alligator shoes
And you're barefoot.


'OLD' IS WHEN...
A sexy babe catches your fancy
And your pacemaker opens the garage door,

'OLD' IS WHEN...
'Getting lucky' means you find your car
In the parking lot.

'OLD' IS WHEN...
An 'all nighter' means not getting up
To use the bathroom.

AND

'OLD' IS WHEN...
You are not to sure that these are jokes?