An Autumnal Village Affair …..

With Nigel away embracing the pleasures of Sunny Bude, and peace and tranquillity ensuing,  I thought I might as well take myself off to the village Autumn Fair, a new venture for the church across the road ……

…….. and well, it would be rude not to go!

I have to admit, it was rather quiet, and I know it’s probably not quite in the right spirit, but I rather hoped that it boded well for my finding a few bargains before anyone else noticed there was something going on.

And perhaps the chances of my winning the odd prize or two would be a little more stacked in my favour, though I very much appreciate the excitement of a bottle tombola, I have yet to win more than a bottle of tomato ketchup!

But, as per usual, the tickets I picked were yet again strangers to the thrill of a prize!

So I decided that I might do better on the “Prize Every Ticket” stall instead, after all, I was guaranteed a win!!!

I drew out No.22, and was handed a small, interesting  parcel which I decided to open when I got home to prolong the anticipation!!!!

I felt that my luck was now on a roll, and also partook in the raffle to win a very ample chocolate hamper, the contents of which would certainly not go unappreciated Chez Castle Greysquirrel, and will await the phone call to say I have won!!!

And finally,  I thought I would take a scone or two home for tea for Darrell and I, served with, perhaps, some strawberry jam and squirty cream, a far cry from the Cornish clotted cream Nigel is no doubt enjoying, but an autumnal treat nevertheless. I think the real winner on the day however  was our beloved little Iris, as I was able to find a huge pile of new books and jigsaws for her, something new to take down to Evesham for her this week. I am particularly looking forward to hearing how Darrell tackles reading Iris “Madame Prudente” particularly as it is written in French.

Oh…..  and my “Prize Every Ticket” prize ?……. Erm, it was a Union J charm bracelet. To be honest it isn’t “quite” me, and I am not sure it is “quite” Darrell either, perhaps I’ll just keep it and pop it in a cracker at Christmas!!!!