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Title: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Aunt Sally on August 18, 2011, 18:03
As many of you know our friend and forum member Yabba (Paul) passed away, very sadly, not long ago.

This photo competition is to remember him.  

Dahlias and Chillies were the things that most of us associate with Yabba so please post a photo in that theme.

There will be a prizes for the winners of a £10 gardening voucher each.

This competition will run until the evening of Sunday 25th September 2011

The simple rules:

   
Full Rules (http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=15798.0)

Help Posting Photographs (http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=19476.0)

Let's do Yabba proud and post some lovely pictures  :D
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: New shoot on August 23, 2011, 11:42
That's such a nice idea Auntie  :D

Here's my entry

The promise of heat to come - my first Scotch Bonnet ripens  :ohmy:

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m198/suec_02/006-1.jpg)


I thought this was a fitting photo that Yabba would have liked.

My plot neighbour's lovely Dahlias.  He's in his eighties and cuts a bunch every Sunday for his wife.  

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m198/suec_02/Plot%20pictures/003-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: mumofstig on August 27, 2011, 10:09
My last Pretty in Purple Chili seedlings died :( (seeds sent by Yabba ;) ) so I've no picture of my own to show.
So this can't be an entry.............but I just wanted to post it anyway  :)
RIP Yabba

(http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grapevine/attachments/vegging-out/9712d1246911722-get-ya-chilli-plants-out-20090706_40prettyinpurple.jpg)
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Jamie Butterworth on September 04, 2011, 20:48
A dahlia from Keighley horticulture show :)

First prize, very well-deserved too :D

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff221/Aunt__Sally/Yabba%20comp/Jamie.jpg)


Here's anouther one of my favourites from the day:

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff221/Aunt__Sally/Yabba%20comp/Jamie2.jpg)
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Mosslane on September 07, 2011, 19:00
The before and after of Bulgarian Chilli growing - courtesy of our 71 year old neighbour!

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff221/Aunt__Sally/Yabba%20comp/Mosslane.jpg)
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Spana on September 08, 2011, 12:22
This is going to be Highland beef braised with tomatoes,mushrooms,onions, garlic and chillies
with dahlias on the side  :happy:

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2lbym2c.jpg)
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: tosca100 on September 11, 2011, 17:56
This tall cactus dahlia has been wonderful all summer, but as the label was wrong I don't know what it is.
(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv100/tosca100-dog/dahliasdogsandsoup009.jpg)


Another unknown, peachy pink with lovely dark glossy leaves
(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv100/tosca100-dog/moreflowersandhangers008.jpg)


Never seen one like this before. Different.
(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv100/tosca100-dog/producecheesecake011.jpg)
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: purplebean on September 17, 2011, 23:31
Harroagte Dahlias 2011
I have no idea why my son looks so grumpy he asked for this photo to be taken
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg192/purplevegan/PICT0518.jpg)
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: hillfooter on September 18, 2011, 06:02
Well I'm not the gardener so it will have to be a photo of Mrs HFs efforts in the garden here.  I think these are dahlias though not prize blooms I'm afraid?  Hope YABBA would have liked them anyway it's the thought that counts. :)

 (http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/hillfooter/DahliasforYABBA.jpg)

HF
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: sunshineband on September 20, 2011, 16:51
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/kathycockar/443dahlia.jpg)



Had a truly lovely day during our hols to IOW and this photo sums it up - the end of the summer, winding down quietly sitting in the sun  :D :D
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Iain@JBA on September 20, 2011, 22:12
Here is a picture of yabs with his favourite dahlia, or at least it looks that way :D

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff221/Aunt__Sally/Yabba%20comp/Iain.jpg)


He only had a few to choose from mind you.

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff221/Aunt__Sally/Yabba%20comp/Iain2.jpg)
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: A. Fallowfield on September 21, 2011, 20:33
Blooms from outside 'George's Shed!'
(http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/Flatters_photos/CompPic.jpg)
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Gandan57 on September 22, 2011, 17:56
(http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa363/trevor3457/DSC01043.jpg)     

Dahlias on the next door plot.
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Yorkie on September 25, 2011, 19:19
Yes, just trying to find the cable!

Here it is: not very good but I wanted to enter for Yabba.  These were the only dahlias I spotted when walking through the site.

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll181/Yorkie1_photos/DSCF0729.jpg)
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Aunt Sally on September 25, 2011, 19:31
Voting is now open and will last for 7 days.

You can vote for up to 3 entrants and the winner will recieve a £10 gardening voucher.

Thanks to everyone who entered in this competition to remember Yabba.
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Aunt Sally on September 30, 2011, 15:43
Two more days to go on the voting :)
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 02, 2011, 21:14
The competition voting is now closed and the results are:


1st - Iain with 18 votes

2nd - Jamie with 16 votes

3rd - Spana with 13 votes


Well done everyone – we've had some great photos :D

If you would each PM your name and address to me I will send you a Gardening Voucher.
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: sunshineband on October 03, 2011, 07:02
Well done guys and congratulations :D :D

and very fitting that Iain's photo was voted the best too :D




and I really must try and get off that last place -- wooden spoon again  :unsure: :nowink:
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: arugula on October 03, 2011, 07:10
Well done to all who took part!
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Iain@JBA on October 03, 2011, 07:47
Thanks everyone but I really did not intend on winning. What I am going to do is accept the voucher and then send Yabbas pregnant partner £10 in cash as they are in more need of it than me,

Many thanks to everyone who took the time to enter the competition and vote as I am sure it will be a great comfort for the family when they see how well regarded he was.
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: mumofstig on October 03, 2011, 08:06
congratulations to the winners, and that's a lovely thought Iain :)
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: joyfull on October 03, 2011, 08:59
Congratulations all and Iain what a lovely gesture  :)
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Spana on October 03, 2011, 09:36
Congratulations Iain and Jamie, and thanks to everyone who voted.  :happy:

Iain, hope your  winning photo gets a permanent spot on the site somewhere. :)
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: hillfooter on October 03, 2011, 11:49
Good on you Iain and well done to all those who took part.  It was after all about taking part and not really about winning. 
HF
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 03, 2011, 11:51
John has some plans for the photos I believe.
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Iain@JBA on October 03, 2011, 13:25
Spana has very kindly offered to send the gardening voucher to me so that I can send the value of the voucher to yabbas family.

It will be much appreciated. Its great to see the kindness of people on here.
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Iain@JBA on October 04, 2011, 20:26
Great news everyone.

Baby Yabba is here.

At 13:08 today Verity Grace was born. Mother and baby are doing well.

She almost timed it with the end of our photo competition :D
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: wighty on October 04, 2011, 21:13
What lovely news and what a lovely name.  I hope she gives Mrs. Yabba and their families great joy and comfort.
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Yorkie on October 04, 2011, 21:46
Beautiful names and congratulations to mum.
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 07, 2011, 16:32
I'm hoping that the 3 winners have received their prizes by now but I've had no messages to say they have  ???
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Spana on October 07, 2011, 18:53
So sorry Auntie, mine came yesterday  :blush: Thank you :)
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 07, 2011, 18:54
Thanks for letting me know Spana :)

You never know with the postal service  :wacko:
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Iain@JBA on October 07, 2011, 21:09
Thanks Aunty, mine arrived today and will soon be sent down the road to help with a new baby.
Title: Re: The YABBA Commemorative Photo Fest
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 07, 2011, 21:21
Thanks for letting me know Iain.