tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post1831058824382814489..comments2023-10-10T17:08:40.201+01:00Comments on Scotland for the Senses: Royal Highland Show 2010PurestGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860331983741242940noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-30348580544890058092010-07-06T19:42:58.139+01:002010-07-06T19:42:58.139+01:00What a wonderful trodge through the barnyard. I l...What a wonderful trodge through the barnyard. I love the variety of bulls showing that day! I swear I was a farmer in a past incarnation! I love this scene.<br /><br />SmilesJulia Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12962789783040804769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-71226938626685893902010-06-30T23:20:05.029+01:002010-06-30T23:20:05.029+01:00I didn't think I would enjoy the show as much ...I didn't think I would enjoy the show as much as I did. I am somewhat surprised by the number of people that visit, because the tickets are quite dear. But it is absolutely unique and worth visiting if you have a chance. <br /><br />Julia: I'm afraid my pronounciation is terrible. I do my best and John helps me, but I have a long way to go.<br /><br />If anyone is after more information about smokies, google Arbroath smokies to learn all about them. Yum.PurestGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860331983741242940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-81678397007932680382010-06-30T19:31:09.111+01:002010-06-30T19:31:09.111+01:00Ach, here's one:
http://www.rampantscotland.co...Ach, here's one:<br />http://www.rampantscotland.com/features/pronounce.htm<br />(although it doesn't have Arbroath).<br />And this one will come in handy for whenever I get there and hike the whisky trail:<br />http://www.whiskycast.com/names.htm<br /><br />So, they're out there!JuliaRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10795348297295716491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-29777776642337822612010-06-30T19:26:55.851+01:002010-06-30T19:26:55.851+01:00You know what would be useful? A pronunciation gu...You know what would be useful? A pronunciation guide! I just <i>know</i> Arbroath can't be pronounced "ar-bro-ath", can it? Or even "ar-broath". Like that woman's name Siobhan which is pronounced "shi-von".JuliaRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10795348297295716491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-2185097039988614352010-06-30T01:15:30.531+01:002010-06-30T01:15:30.531+01:00Gorgeous photographs. I want to move back to Scotl...Gorgeous photographs. I want to move back to Scotland !!!!! (Maybe not I hear it's been hotter there than here.)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352764994854290533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-65809590107577834882010-06-29T18:26:57.130+01:002010-06-29T18:26:57.130+01:00ohw i so want to go to something like that ones!
t...ohw i so want to go to something like that ones!<br />thnx for postingBreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087498733735409008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-15569196145260597982010-06-28T21:14:55.065+01:002010-06-28T21:14:55.065+01:00Hi - I hope you managed to squeeze in a visit to t...Hi - I hope you managed to squeeze in a visit to the Crafts from Scotland marquee at the show. If you did, you maybe even saw our stand! This was our 18th time at the show and it was a glorious weekend.Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827696171436657030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-17334161008540408242010-06-28T18:55:56.652+01:002010-06-28T18:55:56.652+01:00The toothpaste is all to do with preparing to impr...The toothpaste is all to do with preparing to impress the lassies. Presumably his sporran was already full of other essentials...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-75943749655259293322010-06-27T23:32:37.783+01:002010-06-27T23:32:37.783+01:00Loved the limerick and overnight kit idea! =)
Sou...Loved the limerick and overnight kit idea! =)<br /><br />Sounds like you had a wonderful experience. We have Fall fairs too, I didn't realize our neighbors to the north did as well, but nothing around here compares to this. Looks like a lot of fun. I just love Heiland cows and horses, now I can add the Bluefaced Leicester ram to the list.<br /><br />I don't really like fish, at least those with a strong fishy taste, but after reading about the famous Arbroath Smokies elsewhere and here, I think the smoked flavor would appeal to me. I am sad that you didn't get to sample goodies in the main food tent though! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing! I loved the photo of the woman and horse too.<br /><br />=DKarenLanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934956979627605935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-8083565166522136482010-06-27T21:28:21.921+01:002010-06-27T21:28:21.921+01:00I love the bulls too, I always have and as a child...I love the bulls too, I always have and as a child had a long running story in my head about having one as a friend! And I'm not even a Taurus... I especially like the belted Galloway one, and we've got a blond Limousin very like that one in the first pic who lives in the fields around here. He's a very gentle soul who seems quite scared of the farm dogs, and his wives seem to love and tease him very affectionately.<br /><br />I was so delighted when I first went to the Highlands and Islands to see that all the cattle really were Highland ones.<br /><br />Lovely tasty post!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09764296105901909328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-65229556264694498592010-06-27T20:26:14.497+01:002010-06-27T20:26:14.497+01:00What a hoot about that overnight kit. :)
I LOVE t...What a hoot about that overnight kit. :)<br /><br />I LOVE these magnificent bulls too. I remember how thrilled we were to see the the long haired ones on the hilly pastures of Scotland back in 1980. I have a framed photo on the wall in my special room of them in the waning sun.<br /><br />Please, what are smokies?<br /><br />The final photo of sweetness really is heart warming. I have a similar shot of a lady braiding her horse's main, but he is not nibbling her hand so sweetly.<br /><br />Find a dress yet?Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-53346921243218270302010-06-27T12:01:30.728+01:002010-06-27T12:01:30.728+01:00The riddle is solved! How fantastic - i had no ide...The riddle is solved! How fantastic - i had no idea about the Scotsman's overnight kit. Brilliant. Thanks for the Limerick T. :)PurestGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860331983741242940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-67780785068669090282010-06-27T11:31:42.002+01:002010-06-27T11:31:42.002+01:00Love love LOVE this post. I tried to answer on yo...Love love LOVE this post. I tried to answer on your twitter about the toothpaste in the sock - it's called a Scotsman's overnight kit. He doesn't need fresh underwear cause he doesn't wear any - so a toothbrush and toothpaste is all he needs to 'prepare' to spend the night somewhere else other than his home ;)Alisonhttp://www.edinburghspotlight.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-63246429340073867402010-06-27T04:43:45.034+01:002010-06-27T04:43:45.034+01:00Here's a limerick for your prepared judge:
A ...Here's a limerick for your prepared judge:<br /><br />A beef cattle judge from Glasgow<br />once found he was late for the Show.<br />His kilt had no pocket--<br />he'd just have to sock it,<br />and keep his blue toothbrush in tow.<br /><br />I also posted the picture and limerick on my blog--I hope you don't mind! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.~T~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17969562036638831748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-27839627626377794952010-06-27T04:33:52.437+01:002010-06-27T04:33:52.437+01:00Incredible! that one bull is so big! As big as h...Incredible! that one bull is so big! As big as his man!ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-90031279064243249572010-06-27T04:26:51.097+01:002010-06-27T04:26:51.097+01:00absolutely fabulous pictures! it's now on my l...absolutely fabulous pictures! it's now on my list of "to do in Scotland" and hope i will be able to go some day. thanks for sharing your day out with us. my favorite has to be the highland cows and the picture with the horse is wonderful too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-67473163501130480902010-06-27T03:16:02.444+01:002010-06-27T03:16:02.444+01:00I love that curly-horned sheep. And I'd forgot...I love that curly-horned sheep. And I'd forgotten how big a bull can get. My goodness! ;-)Deb Salisbury, Magic Seeker and Mantua-Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513482264195697450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-63138202610181756082010-06-27T03:05:58.870+01:002010-06-27T03:05:58.870+01:00I really loved your pictures.
Those bulls were hug...I really loved your pictures.<br />Those bulls were huge! And that ram is an interesting sight up close.<br />I too am a Taurus...<br />The horse picture was my favorite of all.redpoppy007@aol.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125340089039733932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-16658254904149543852010-06-27T02:13:42.740+01:002010-06-27T02:13:42.740+01:00That's really cool! I have been to a couple fa...That's really cool! I have been to a couple fairs and stuff, but nothing of that extent! (By the way, love the picture of the man carrying toothpaste and a toothbrush in his stocking top ;-) LOL!) someone should do a list of odd things Scotsman carry in their stockings!Hazel Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01234157921832851920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-69951372892238052882010-06-26T21:48:12.498+01:002010-06-26T21:48:12.498+01:00That bluefaced ram looks so dopey.
I figure the ma...That bluefaced ram looks so dopey.<br />I figure the man with toothpaste in his sock is probably a closet alcky, occasionally brushing to disguise the stench of cheap scotch on his breath!<br />Great post SophiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-23126704261327594012010-06-26T20:32:17.451+01:002010-06-26T20:32:17.451+01:00Thanks for the pics - I haven't been to The Sh...Thanks for the pics - I haven't been to The Show for at least 10 years, last time I was there I was working and enjoyed a quick tour of the Bonsai Tent, the silversmith, the llamas, the woodworker and the chainsaw artist. Love the Clydesdale pic & story - the time, care and love that people give their animals is enormous, not just for 4 days of the year, and it really shows. If only my Big Fat Cat wasn't too shy for a show...Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04360272405643318813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473528606413302079.post-45948807834074186352010-06-26T20:26:00.934+01:002010-06-26T20:26:00.934+01:00What a wonderful outing. And how I would love to s...What a wonderful outing. And how I would love to see those marvelous animals. The size of those bulls!! Like something straight out of Tolkien. And I adore the sheep. Those curly horns give me a bit of a headache though.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.com