A day trip to the International Plowing match. The Canadian Cowgirls did and awesome show

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         Much cooler last night and another wonderful full night's sleep. Slept in until 6 am! Up and at it coffees and computing done. And a short walkabout. Because of the decent weather today we have a plan . Going to go the the Plowing match we have not been to for quite a few years. The next 2 days call for rain, and not a fun place to be when it is raining, (been there done that)
        At 8:30 this morning we hopped in the car and made a nice back country drive to the International Plowing Match in Pain Court Ontario only 1 hour and 18 minutes away, No major  highways just a comfortable peaceful back country drive.
        We arrived there just after 10 am got parked in a field as we usually do. and made our way to the shuttle to the match. Lotsa shuttles so no waiting always fun and the weather was wonderful.

getting directed to a parking spot

we right beside this truck 

this be our bus to the entrance

lotsa neat wagons here 

on our way in, 

      First thing we noticed was the Canadian Cowgirls beginning their show and it was amazing ! So we made our way there and the stands were full but we did get to sit on the ground right by the fence. What a wonderful show they did. Watched for a very long time. Love what they can do with these horses.

this lady was later showing what she does to train these horses

they are heading back to their stables
look amazing

     And here she is below just showing us the amazing things that she can do with them this particular horse.

     After a while we moved on down the road, lots more to see.

an amazing machine , it cut logs, splits them and makes a nice wood pile

of firewood , gotta love it!

    We checked this tent to check out some displays everything here is amazing

       Lotsa food booths don't want a large deep fried onion for 12 bucks? Hmm what the heck?

     The atmosphere is always fun , but we found that this year it seemed much smaller and a lot less people, mind you it has been quite a few years since we have been to a plowing match. Now we don't watch any plowing, not much interested in that.

helicopter rides here? think they would be pricey

     Then we stopped by to watch the Team Farmsll Dancing Tractors doing a Square dance.  Another amazing show we have seen quite a few times. These tractors doing a square dance to the music , and so close together. A definite must see if you go there.

square dancing Tractors so entertaining 

then of course Tim Hortons has a few vans here selling coffee

       We checked a few food vendors and this one had what Suzie wanted . Peameal bacon on a bun ( Canadian things) and we shared a small order of fries, The most reasonable vendor here.

this was a tasty breakfast

     So many vendors here with farm equipment and other things that we are not interested in. Well Suzie anyway.

clothing?they have that too

this helicopter is a crop duster kinda cool

not too crowded at all today

       Then we came across the Dairy Farmer's on Ontario , of course  they promote their products here and for a good price.

think we need an ice cream 2 bucks a good deal

lots of choices

a nice deal for 2 bucks each

    As we wandered on past the Main Stage this small band playing some very good music , we stopped for a while and almost danced on the street she was that good.

      More interesting displays to check out so much to see..

      Then before we knew it we were at the Last Furrow, ( entertainment tent) . Here we sat for a while to relax, enjoyed the entertainment and shared an adult refreshment. Craft beers and local wineries  were on the menu.

another small band playing some great songs
these guys were excellent as well.

this be the Last Furrow always a nice spot to relax for a bit

       Then make our way to gate number 1  and grab a wagon ride back to the parking lot. non stop  wagons here no waiting.

we are just down this row a bit

     Then hopped in our car and made our way back home, enjoying a different country drive and more scenery for the next 78 minutes and we home at 3: 01 pm in time for Happy hour.
      Think Tucker must have been  watching for us. Not 5 minutes later he appeared with Gerry in tow to chat for a while about both of our days. Paul dropped by as well to catch up and wish Suzie a belated birthday greeting.
     Now  Tucker eventually got his treat. A good boy as always.

he sat like he was told

Now a new one for him and Suzie, he gently
 took the treat from her mouth, good job Tucker

       Soon time for a later supper, just grilled a Turkey burger for Suzie and a chorizo burger for me. I still have 2 more left from Arizona, I treasure these tasty burgers.

not long and cooked to perfection

my chorizo burger was so tasty, really hit the spot

          After supper back outside and still pretty warm, so finishing up this posting and reading for a bit then finally inside just before 9 pm. Soon time to call it a night after another fun day.
         Glad that y'all dropped on by and hope you had a great day as well.

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