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

Where are we today ? 

Rock Glen Resort

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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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 Where have we been this summer?

Had a fun day at the International Plowing Match in Roseville Ontario

Where are we today ?
New Hamburg Ontario

        We are back in this area to go to the International Plowing Match. This year it is in Roseville Ontario about 15 minutes from the farm. We have been to quite a few since 1995 (my first one). Usually the weather rains and and can be very muddy and cold. We have camped at a few of them.  With over 1900 (1,760 electric and water sites, 84 non serviced and 102 handicapped) campsites in the field next to the tented city. Now we have been towed out twice and towed in once over the years, but now choose not to take this coach into that mess, not worth the damage that could happen. Mind you there is no charge for the towing lotsa tractors there to help out, all you have to do is crawl in mud and hook up the cable to your rig (liability issues).

       It is a fun day and ma wanted to come with us as well. So we met here at a spot near the edge of Kitchener and she followed out in her car. That way when she is done, long before us she can just hop in the car and head home.
        So a few minutes later we followed the signs to the north parking lot. Parked our cars and made our way to waiting wagons to take us to the Grounds of the Match.

here's the shuttle bus 

friendly bus driver

        We are dropped off at Gate three, paid our (expensive admission $17.00 each) and made our way thru vendors and antique farm equipment to catch the West Coast Lumberjack Show at 10.am. We have seen this a few years ago and is an entertaining show. Good clean fun (in the mud), ma did enjoy the show. 

        To begin the show we started with a quick chainsaw carving.

a cute chair

        By a few minutes after 10 o'clock the stands were full and standing room only, enjoying this great show.

The weather today is not the best, but typical for plowing match, overcast, cold, windy but no rain yet, at least until noon just when ma decided to head home.

lets spin the wheel at Sobey's display

mini sticks our prizes from Sobeys

Ma and Suzie by the Conestoga Wagon

        About noon Ma had enough walking so we headed back to gate three, hopped on a wagon (raining now) and back to the parking lot. Make sure she found her car and got out of the parking lot (farmer's field without getting stuck in the mud). Now we had rain ponchos and decided to head back to the match hoping the rain would stop soon.

yep its muddy

         We had taken our rubber boots but left them in the car, preferring to walk in our soggy but comfortable shoes, The mud wasn't too deep , as long as we avoided the puddles.

        Even with the weather there was lineups of school children everywhere , one big attratction was to actually milk a cow. Not a real cow, but lifelike udders and foamy milk into a bucket.

       So much to see and do but the weather did slow us down a bit, many tents and outdoor displays with farm type equipment, to garden tractors to food vendors, seminars, fashion shows, live entertainment in various different areas. This is known as the "tented city" 100 acres of tents , with rows and rows of displays, electricity all set up and water and draw about 20,000 people a day. Even this house below is built on this farm. All of this will disappear after this 5 day event. Only to be resurrected at a different Ontario location next fall.

home display

        There is even Plowing here if you want to check this out, but is something we have never had time to check out over the years.
        Well its after 3 o'clock and we are muddy, tired and cold, but at least our ponchos kept us pretty dry. So lets make our way back to gate 3. And just before this exit is the KW Oktoberfest Lounge. So inside here out of the wind and rain, they have good food, live entertainment and cold beer and hot beverages. Time to relax and reflect for a few minutes.

nice wagon

good band

still pretty muddy

        Now back on the wagons, taking us back to the parking lot and the car, just before it started to rain again. Turned on the heater warmed up the car and headed back to the farm. 
        Almost home and got a call from Dan at Carbon Computing, my Mac is better again,  cleaned it up and a new track pad, apparently it somehow got dirty and failed (he said don't eat or drink around your computer, food crumbs were found), hmm guess I gotta be more careful. Dropped Suzie off at the farm picked up my Mac. I like their 24 hour service there, Dan is a great guy. 
        Took off our muddy shoes and wet socks to let them dry out and all is good.

looks like I haver some shoe cleaning to do

notice our rubber boots that stayed in the trunk of our car

        Now its after 5 o'clock chatting with Sandy at the farm, they are heading to their daughters for supper so we are on our own tonight. Sounds good to us. Have had a craving to visit Kennedy's Restaurant in the Village of St. Agatha. Lotsa good food and the thursday night special in Schnitzel buy one second 1/2 price. So we opted for this great dinner here of Waterloo County Fare.

tasty Schnitzel, fries and sauerkraut

         If you care to look at more more pictures that I took yesterday just click HERE.
         Well thats it for another busy fun day, hope you enjoyed it too.
         Thanks for stopping by.

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