Yes, it's been 5 years since we did the Jousting! After a forced 2 year hiatus, they really pulled out all the stops for this year. We had sword and archery demonstrations on horseback in addition to the Jousting. There was medieval music and a village with re-enactors. There was falconry and jesters. Something for everyone.
So, the jousting.This year featured everyone's favourite villain; Sir Checkmate:
Battling it out with three other contestants for the brave maidens hand. This year we had a twist in the tail as our fair maiden, upon Sir Checkmate (dubiously and with a lot of cheating) winning, revealed she too, could joust:
Always a win in my books!
It was just hubby, Missy and I out for the day, and it was really nice to take it at our own pace and just enjoy the show with no distractions. Well, except for the 6 month old springer spaniel sat next to us (or more honestly, kept trying to sit between us, to which Missy was very unimpressed as she did not want to share her picnic blanket), but hubby loves giving dogs kisses and cuddles, so that doesn't really count!
The falconry was good. Sadly, due to the seagulls, they couldn't really fly the birds, but we got to watch them go from post to handler and see a little flying.
And then it was round two of the jousting. True love prevailed, the evil Sir Checkmate was thwarted once more. At least until the next jousting event! We're hoping to see it in Caerlaverock this year, so I wonder if the script will be the same or not!
In other news, Missy went on her first PAT visit this week, out to a care home. It went really well - at first I was unsure as the first few residents were a bit non-plussed at her being there, and then we met a lady who was completely deaf who grew up in a farm. My goodness. The kisses. The cuddles. The woman seemed to come to life seeing her. And then we had a few more really good encounters after that - so I can totally see why people volunteer at these places.
She's booked in next week for a hospital visit, so based on what is better for her, we're hoping to get something semi regular organised.
I also managed a big sewing project this week, but haven't had time to photograph it, so I'll save that for next week!
Has it really been five years?! Wow... Where has the time gone?! It certainly looks bigger and better from the photos! Also I'm really pleased to see/hear Missy being a therapy pet - she's perfect for it!
ReplyDeleteDo let me know how the hospital is it goes - and be sure to treat her with all the treats! She's working two jobs now after all!!