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Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: John on December 02, 2008, 11:12
THIS IS COMPETITION NUMBER 8 - HAPPY HOLIDAY

TITLE:  "HAPPY HOLIDAY"

PRIZE:  £10.00 Voucher for Suttons Seeds


Voting is now open and will run until 2nd February.

The holiday season is on us so this competition will run until 25th January. Plenty of time for you to get snapping. It's anything you fancy really - sowing onions on Christmas Day, lazing on the beach (for members in the southern hemisphere) the cat helping take the Christmas tree down or even some snow if we're really lucky!!

Then we have New year - some photo from the office party perhaps (but keep it child friendly please!) Go on, let's have a bit of fun

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The simple rules:


Full rules can be found Here (http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=15798.0)

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


The competition voting is now closed and the results are:


1st - Pep with 10 votes

2nd - Frog with 6 votes

Tied 3rd - Sharky, MoreWhisky, Vember and Jellyhed with 4 votes


Well done all some fantastic pictures there :D
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Quote from: Sideways
Title: Oyster & Velvet Shank (picture taken Saturday morning walking back from my allotment)

Description: For me it’s all about colour, mother-nature in particular can offer a stunning contrast if you look around you...

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_WJGb-YKRTWo/STv8TZur3_I/AAAAAAAAALU/Qqqxe4cdOTk/s640/100_1356.JPG)


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Quote from: FRUITFULL
Title: He wont ever find a chimney on our house!

(http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr32/ROSIETURNER/xmassanta2008004.jpg)


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Quote from: jennyb
Title: Boozy Christmas Cake

Description:  Homemade fruitcake topped with marzipan, fondant icing, home dried clementines and dried cranberries.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/3124318483_b1f30e122a.jpg)


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Quote from: DD.

Title: "Their First Christmas"

Description: Here's 2 of 3 I got earlier...

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c182/G4IAR/DSCF1320.jpg)


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Quote from: poultrygeist
Title: Christmas is not just for kids.....

Description: Evie wallows in catnip heaven.  :D

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc208/maksmum/2008_1225_091107AA.jpg)


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Quote from: sharky
Title: Passing 'Llyn llydaw' whilst walking mount Snowdon.

(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii2/sharky222/P1010150-1-1.jpg)



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Quote from: Faz
Title: Here's a picture of my frosty broccoli :)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/Faz_001/IMAG1336.jpg)
 

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Quote from: SalJ1980
Title: My Christmas present from OH's mum  :D :

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk49/salj1980/Vegetables%20and%20Allotment%20Pics/DSC03359.jpg)


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Quote from: Frog
Title: Happy New Year 2009!!

Description: Our traditional New Years Day walk. This year minus 1 degree C.

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj251/helenandrob/IMG_0015.jpg)

 

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Quote from: MoreWhisky
Title: Lil Mr MoreWhiskey showing off our new allotment presents :D

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e211/Drabod/DSC00758.jpg)


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Quote from: Yorkie1
Title: Frosty

Description: The latest allotment hut volunteer arrives for work ...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll181/Yorkie1_photos/DSCF0356-1.jpg)
 

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Quote from: millymolymandy
Title: On a Cold and frosty morning

Description: It was very cold !


(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/millymolymandy/IMG_4305.jpg)

 

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Quote from: Pep
Title: ICICLE TREE

Description: It was taken from the road leading out of our village.  It's surprising what minus 14 degrees of frost can do to an ordinary looking tree.

 (http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk41/Pep_045/Icicletree001-1.jpg)


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Quote from: happy chick

Title: 'It's freezing in the fields so let's have some festive fiery fare'

Description: There's nothing like a good fire and then chestnuts on the hot embers to warm the cockles!!!

(http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr59/happychickphots/DSCF1009-1.jpg)

 

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Quote from: Etherelda
Title: I really need to do something with Pip's facial hair!

Description: She was chuffed after she stole the big bone off the bigger boys!

(http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/81/58/615400457/n615400457_1673028_3616.jpg)


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Quote from: Porffor
Title: Santa's little helper!

Description: Iggy our JR Terrier doing what he loves best.. Talking! :) whilst in bed of course!  :lol:

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/purplehugs/Iggysmall.jpg)


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Quote from: chickchick
Title: The Girls enjoying some Christmas Cream!

Description: They were helping finish up the naughty bits b4 their mummys healthy living D day!! By the end of it they were covered in cream and slurping it off each other, it was hysterical!

(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll67/chickchick_photos/sarasxmaspiccies2008022.jpg)


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Quote from: Swing Swang
Title: Self-portrait on New Year's Day with wild agapanthus at Golden Gate

Description: Title says it all really. I'm lucky enough to have in-laws that live in South Africa.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk141/SwingSwang/Competition-entry-08.jpg)


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Quote from: Vember
Title: 87 & still having fun at Christmas :D

Description: He kept the best till last & unwrapped his laptop last  :roll: Grandad :D

(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii117/TotallyBonkers68/ChristmasDay08092.jpg)


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Quote from: Sadgit
Title: It never snows in Venice.

Description: We were so lucky when it started to snow at 22:30pm on 31st Dec 2008, this was taken the next morning.

(http://www.sad-land.co.uk/photos/RIMG0715.JPG)
  


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Quote from: Jellyhead

Description: Took this photo on my mobile, it was misty and cold and sunny, quite weird
 :shock:

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff221/Aunt__Sally/Jellyhead8.jpg)

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I’d like to thank our 'New Members' for posting the great pictures below.  

Unfortunately only 'Full Members' entries can be included in the voting.
 
But keep contributing to the forums and you could be eligible next time:D



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Quote from: beanie
Title: The chickens were running quite fast - they thought treats were on the way !

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/beanie3_photo/CIMG2473.jpg)


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Quote from: Plotbabe
Title: Dawn breaking over the Grimsel Pass in Switzerland on Christmas Day

(http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv106/plotbabe/skiingxmas08054.jpg)


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Quote from: Chas
Title:

(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll209/charlierymer/DSCI0799-1.jpg)


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Thanks for finding this picture for us FCG

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn320/freecyclegardener/snowman_on_boat.jpg)

Simply, a snowman on a boat. (i did not take this picture).

Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: milkman on December 02, 2008, 11:21
:oops: john your no. 2 in the rules doesn't quite match with the description above...
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: DD. on December 02, 2008, 11:44
Who's done a copy/paste job, then?
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: John on December 02, 2008, 12:15
Quote from: "milkman"
:oops: john your no. 2 in the rules doesn't quite match with the description above...


Are you sure? Look again :)

OK, I admit it, I've edited it.
Title: Colours
Post by: Sideways on December 08, 2008, 09:34
For me its all about colour, mother nature in particular can offer a stunning contrast if you look around you...

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_WJGb-YKRTWo/STv8TZur3_I/AAAAAAAAALU/Qqqxe4cdOTk/s640/100_1356.JPG)

(Oyster & Velvet Shank, pic taken Sat morning walking back from my allotment)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: John on December 08, 2008, 10:04
That really is amazing - nature is so beautiful. Flowers are pretty but that is a work of art, if I'm making any sense :)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: FRUITFULL on December 17, 2008, 06:50
(http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr32/ROSIETURNER/xmassanta2008004.jpg)
He wont ever find a chimney on our house!
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: John on December 17, 2008, 08:37
But why has Santa got a light sabre? :)
Is he a Jedi?
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: FRUITFULL on December 17, 2008, 08:45
its his rope lite up so he can see where hes going :D
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: John on December 17, 2008, 08:56
Ahh, that's a shame. I'd a vision of Santa going "I am your father, Rudolph"
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Sideways on December 17, 2008, 09:00
Quote from: "john"
Ahh, that's a shame. I'd a vision of Santa going "I am your father, Rudolph"


'May the frost be with you'.*








*I'll get my coat.
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: FRUITFULL on December 18, 2008, 07:22
Poor ole Santa hes been hanging around for over a week now up there.I expect his wellies are full of water.
The kids all like him though and thats what hes there for  :D
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: John on December 19, 2008, 19:55
Quote from: "FRUITFULL"
Poor ole Santa hes been hanging around for over a week now up there.I expect his wellies are full of water.
The kids all like him though and thats what hes there for  :D


And that's right, kids are what it's about :)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Parsnip on December 19, 2008, 20:01
Quote from: "john"
Quote from: "FRUITFULL"
Poor ole Santa hes been hanging around for over a week now up there.I expect his wellies are full of water.
The kids all like him though and thats what hes there for  :D


And that's right, kids are what it's about :)


Not according to Denise Royle..... :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: jennyb on December 21, 2008, 13:07
Title: Boozy Christmas Cake
Description:  Homemade fruitcake topped with marzipan, fondant icing, home dried clementines and dried cranberries.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/3124318483_b1f30e122a.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: John on December 21, 2008, 13:42
I'll have a slice, please :)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: jennyb on December 21, 2008, 18:09
details are in the cooking section for you john! :D
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: DD. on December 28, 2008, 08:00
Thought I'd better give this some support as there's not too many entries.

"Their First Christmas" Here's 2 of 3 I got earlier...

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c182/G4IAR/DSCF1320.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: poultrygeist on December 28, 2008, 13:36
To follow the feline theme.

Christmas is not just for kids.....

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc208/maksmum/2008_1225_091107AA.jpg)

Evie wallows in catnip heaven.  :D

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: sharky on December 30, 2008, 00:50
Passing 'Llyn llydaw' whilst walking mount snowdon.

(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii2/sharky222/P1010150-1-1.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: crackedflowerpots on December 30, 2008, 16:23
Quote from: "sharky"
Passing 'Llyn llydaw' whilst walking mount snowdon.

(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii2/sharky222/P1010150-1-1.jpg)


BREATHTAKING!!!!! :shock:
Title: My Christmas holiday photo.......
Post by: beanie on December 30, 2008, 21:27
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/beanie3_photo/CIMG2473.jpg)

Its a bit fuzzy - one i was cold and two the chickens were running quite fast - they thought treats were on there way!
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: sharky on December 30, 2008, 21:36
Quote from: "crackedflowerpots"
Quote from: "sharky"
Passing 'Llyn llydaw' whilst walking mount snowdon.

(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii2/sharky222/P1010150-1-1.jpg)


BREATHTAKING!!!!! :shock:


Thanks.  :oops:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: CHICKENGIRL on December 30, 2008, 23:49
thats the most beautiful picture i`ve seen in a long while.
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Faz on January 01, 2009, 13:42
Here's a picture of my frosty broccoli :)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/Faz_001/IMAG1336.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: SalJ1980 on January 01, 2009, 14:53
My Christmas present from OH's mum  :D :

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk49/salj1980/Vegetables%20and%20Allotment%20Pics/DSC03359.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: poultrygeist on January 01, 2009, 14:56
Were they book tokens ? ...Cds ? ....I hate when I can't guess. :roll:

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: SalJ1980 on January 01, 2009, 14:57
Ha ha ha! I LOVE that she wrapped them like that, with all of the prongs separately - so sweet!  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Frog on January 01, 2009, 15:21
Title: Happy New Year 2009!!

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj251/helenandrob/IMG_0015.jpg)

Our traditional New Years Day walk. This year minus 1 degree C.
(Still thawing out now!  :roll:  :oops:  :lol: )
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Vember on January 01, 2009, 15:43
Wow Frog fantastic shot :D


Sarah :)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: MoreWhisky on January 01, 2009, 16:17
Lil Mr MoreWhiskey showing off our new allotment presents :D (hope that book works  :lol: )

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e211/Drabod/DSC00758.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 01, 2009, 16:20
Quote from: "MoreWhiskey"
Lil Mr MoreWhiskey showing of our new allotment presents :D (hope that book works  :lol: )

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e211/Drabod/DSC00758.jpg)


OH NO... John will over rule the results - that's a winner  :wink:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: DD. on January 01, 2009, 16:33
The caption actually is - "See this book - well, this is where I'm going to bury it".
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: John on January 01, 2009, 16:54
Thanks Dave, I can rely on you to stop my head swelling :)

It's so weird seeing the book in a photo - honestly it doesn't seem real.
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Yorkie on January 01, 2009, 20:24
Quote from: "Faz"
Here's a picture of my frosty broccoli :)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/Faz_001/IMAG1336.jpg)


Faz, that is a beautiful piccie, congrats.  I just love the way you've captured the ice crystals.  I definitely need a better camera  :roll: (nothing to do with my ability to photograph things, honest  :roll:  :roll: )
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Yorkie on January 01, 2009, 20:28
Don't have any particularly Christmassy ones so this from early Dec will have to do ...

Title: Frosty

Comment: The latest allotment hut volunteer arrives for work ...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll181/Yorkie1_photos/DSCF0356-1.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Faz on January 01, 2009, 21:35
Quote from: "Yorkie1"
Faz, that is a beautiful piccie, congrats.  I just love the way you've captured the ice crystals.  I definitely need a better camera  :roll: (nothing to do with my ability to photograph things, honest  :roll:  :roll: )


aw thanks yorkie - its only auto focus - I only held the camera and pressed the button  :D
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: millymolymandy on January 02, 2009, 21:51
On a Cold and frosty morning(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/millymolymandy/IMG_4305.jpg)

It was very cold!.
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Pep on January 03, 2009, 12:25
Hi,

May I enter this one please?  It was taken from the road leading out of our village.  It's surprising what minus 14 degrees of frost can do to an  ordinary looking tree.

ICICLE TREE
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk41/Pep_045/Icicletree001-1.jpg)

Pauline
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: happy chick on January 03, 2009, 15:40
Love the tree Pep; it's absolutely beautiful.  So is Millymollymandy's cold and frosty morning.  What lovely landscapes!  Just to warm you all up a little after the wonderful frosty scenes and in the interests of variety, may I enter the following titled

'It's freezing in the fields so let's have some festive fiery fare'

(http://[img]http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr59/happychickphots/DSCF1009-1.jpg)[/IMG]

There's nothing like a good fire and then chestnuts on the hot embers to warm the cockles!!!
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Pep on January 03, 2009, 15:57
Thanks Happy Chick,

I think I'll have yours as a screen saver, it makes me feel so warm.  Royalties are in the post of course  :lol:  :lol:

Pauline
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: happy chick on January 03, 2009, 16:17
Quote from: "Pep"
Thanks Happy Chick,

I think I'll have yours as a screen saver, it makes me feel so warm.  Royalties are in the post of course  :lol:  :lol:

Pauline


 :lol:  :lol:  :lol: that's ironic!!! OH has just requested your icicle tree phot as his new desktop!!  He thinks it's the winnner by the way.  He's got a thing for weeping willows.  We inherited a small sapling in the garden and I told him that we had to find a new home for it as they grow just too big for even larger gardens.  His response; the neighbour's guttering overhangs our fencing and discharges rainwater onto our land so you've guessed it, that's where he moved the willow to!  It'll eventually get too big but hey, who am I to advise any man......        :roll:  :lol:

If you waive royalties for your icicle tree then you can have our chestnuts  :lol:  :lol:  :lol: I know who's got the better deal  :wink:  as your pic is fab!!!
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Pep on January 03, 2009, 17:42
Wow, Happychick, that is so wierd  :shock:

You've got yourself a deal, all royalties waived :lol:  :lol:

Pauline
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Hawkins on January 03, 2009, 21:22
Pep i'm loving the icicle tree, amazing picture, thank god you had your camera with you.
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Faz on January 03, 2009, 22:14
Quote from: "Hawkins"
Pep i'm loving the icicle tree, amazing picture, thank god you had your camera with you.


thank god you had your thermal undercrackers on too! minus 14 sounds coooollllllddddddd!
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: CHICKENGIRL on January 03, 2009, 22:16
beautiful picture pep x
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Etherelda on January 03, 2009, 22:17
I really need to do something with Pip's facial hair!

She was chuffed after she stole the big bone off the bigger boys!

(http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/81/58/615400457/n615400457_1673028_3616.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Porffor on January 03, 2009, 23:50
Santa's little helper!

Iggy our JR Terrier doing what he loves best.. Talking! :) whilst in bed of course!  :lol:
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/purplehugs/Iggysmall.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Porffor on January 03, 2009, 23:52
Quote from: "Etherelda"
I really need to do something with Pip's facial hair!



lol I have a norfolk x who I have to 'trim' his face hair to be able to see his lovely eyes! :)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Pep on January 04, 2009, 16:57
Thank you Hawkins and Chickengirl.  It took me by surprise when I saw it as I've gone by it several hundred times and not noticed it at all.

Faz - Thank God indeed, minus 14 is a bit on the nippy side  :lol:  :lol:

Those last two photo's just so sweet.

Pauline
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: chickchick on January 04, 2009, 19:58
The Girls enjoying some Christmas Cream!
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll67/chickchick_photos/sarasxmaspiccies2008022.jpg)

They were helping finish up the naughty bits b4 their mummys healthy living D day!! By the end of it they were covered in cream and slurping it off each other, it was hysterical!
xxx

ps wonderful photos all of them, loving the icy ones
Title: Fabulous.....
Post by: Paul Plots on January 05, 2009, 00:09
Thanks to everyone who has entered this competition - there are some fantastic photos!  I have really enjoyed viewing them. :)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Pep on January 05, 2009, 11:00
Bless them for helping you out Chickchick  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Pauline
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: poultrygeist on January 05, 2009, 12:07
They'll be needing the healthy eating forum themselves !! :lol:

Very sneaky. :wink:

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: FRUITFULL on January 07, 2009, 16:25
These pics are great.I really like them all  :D
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: MoreWhisky on January 07, 2009, 17:11
Those chicken photos are making me think about the keeping them. Hard work tho i bet.
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Vember on January 07, 2009, 17:31
Nothing to it MoreWhisky, once you've got the house & run secure that is :D

Pop over to the Hen House & Poultry info pages it tells all there :D


Sarah :)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: DD. on January 07, 2009, 17:34
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
They'll be needing the healthy eating forum themselves !! :lol:

Very sneaky. :wink:

Rob 8)


Mmmmmmmm. Cream of chicken soup. :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: poultrygeist on January 07, 2009, 19:09
:lol:  :lol:

You'll have to take the plunge soon Dave. :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: DD. on January 07, 2009, 19:20
No room. Not allowed. Move on.
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: poultrygeist on January 07, 2009, 19:34
You'll have to train those cats to lay eggs  :shock:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: chickchick on January 07, 2009, 21:40
Quote from: "DD."
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
They'll be needing the healthy eating forum themselves !! :lol:

Very sneaky. :wink:

Rob 8)


Mmmmmmmm. Cream of chicken soup. :lol:


nooooo, they are my very spoilt babies, i cooked then up some nice flaked rice today as it was cold, well the grounds too hard to eat naturel!!! and one cant live on layers pellets, corn and mealworms alone :lol:  :lol:  if i could have them indoors with me i would x
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: DD. on January 08, 2009, 07:01
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
You'll have to train those cats to lay eggs  :shock:


Do you mean that's not eggs's they're laying already>
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Swing Swang on January 08, 2009, 13:06
Self-portrait on New Year's Day with wild agapanthus at Golden Gate

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk141/SwingSwang/Competition-entry-08.jpg)

Title says it all really. I'm lucky enough to have in-laws that live in South Africa.

SS
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 08, 2009, 15:06
Lovely picture SwingSwang - you look very happy to be there  :D
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: chickchick on January 08, 2009, 16:20
wheres aggy i cant see her! lovely shot though
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Alex 98 on January 08, 2009, 16:27
Keep your knees together next time please

Alex
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: MoreWhisky on January 08, 2009, 16:32
should have gone to spec savers  :lol:  :D
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: chickchick on January 08, 2009, 16:34
Quote from: "Alex 98"
Keep your knees together next time please

Alex


oh honestly it never crossed my mind :roll:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: SalJ1980 on January 09, 2009, 13:52
Hahaha Swing Swang I always thought you were a 'she'!  :oops:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: poultrygeist on January 09, 2009, 15:15
I didn't like to say that Sal  :lol:

It's one reason I sign off with my name. I suspect I'm on a few 'not sure' lists as it is  :wink:

Rob  8)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: SalJ1980 on January 09, 2009, 16:16
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
It's one reason I sign off with my name. I suspect I'm on a few 'not sure' lists as it is  :wink:

Rob  8)


Well I always thought you were a lady too - just thought your sign-off was how you got your veg?!  :wink:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Jake on January 09, 2009, 22:04
I was on a different forum talking to someone called Eli but I read his name as Ellie!

We talked for months about all sorts of stuff but I couldn't believe it when I realised it was a man. The internet is well weird like that.
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: John on January 10, 2009, 00:06
Quote from: "Jake"
I was on a different forum talking to someone called Eli but I read his name as Ellie!

We talked for months about all sorts of stuff but I couldn't believe it when I realised it was a man. The internet is well weird like that.


So the date was a bit of a washout?  8)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: SalJ1980 on January 10, 2009, 00:12
Quote from: "john"
Quote from: "Jake"
I was on a different forum talking to someone called Eli but I read his name as Ellie!

We talked for months about all sorts of stuff but I couldn't believe it when I realised it was a man. The internet is well weird like that.


So the date was a bit of a washout?  8)


 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Sorry Jake, I had to laugh!  :roll:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Vember on January 13, 2009, 19:41
87 & still having fun at Christmas :D

(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii117/TotallyBonkers68/ChristmasDay08092.jpg)

He kept the best till last & unwrapped his laptop last  :roll: Grandad :D



Sarah :)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: chickchick on January 13, 2009, 19:46
oh bless his heart sarah, he looks so lovely and happy, i only ever had i grandad and he died when i was 14 :cry: and my kids have no grandads :cry: can we adopt him? :D
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Vember on January 13, 2009, 19:57
Sure thing CC I'll send him over to you next time he needs a holiday :lol:

We lost Grandma (suddenly) at the beginning of this year :( So he wasn't really looking forward to this Christmas (they'd been married over 60 years :shock:)
That said I think he enjoyed himself :D


Sarah :D
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: chickchick on January 13, 2009, 19:58
thank you!! :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: pots on January 14, 2009, 16:27
the photos are really good i love the nature walk one :D
wish i was a full member i got a photo :D
well i better get posting see if i can make it in time :D
only another 47 posts :D
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: wighty on January 14, 2009, 19:51
My Grandad came over every Saturday and took first me and then both my sister and myself for a walk to give my mum and dad some peace! (I only found a few years ago what they did :oops: ) We always walked up to the local farm and we played with the animals, there were different ones there each week to look at.  Just remember Grandad with his dew drop and the farmer leaning on the gate with their mug of tea and a pipe each.  It was only when I was in my 20's I discovered we were going to the local abbatoir each week!
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: MoreWhisky on January 17, 2009, 19:49
Some terrific photos this month!  :)  the competition is fierce.
 :salut:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Plotbabe on January 19, 2009, 19:48
Dawn breaking over the Grimsel Pass in Switzerland on Christmas Day
(http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv106/plotbabe/skiingxmas08054.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: FCG on January 19, 2009, 23:28
Flipping heck what a good photo.

What is it with ringers on these compos eh?
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: DD. on January 20, 2009, 07:29
A reminder - rule 4....

"The competition is open to all "Full Members". "

This means members who have made 50 relevant posts.

Great photo, and thanks for sharing it, it cannot be entered into the competition though.
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Sadgit on January 20, 2009, 09:53
Title : It never snows in Venice.
Description : We were so lucky when it started to snow at 22:30pm on 31st Dec 2008, this was taken the next morning.

(http://www.sad-land.co.uk/photos/RIMG0715.JPG)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Plotbabe on January 20, 2009, 21:16
Oh whoops missed that rule - sorry x
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 20, 2009, 21:20
Pop up to the Welcome Forum Plotbabe and introduce yourself.  tell us all about your gardening and veg and if you keep chooks :D
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: John on January 20, 2009, 23:16
Quote from: "Plotbabe"
Oh whoops missed that rule - sorry x


To be honest we only put it in to stop people just dropping in to win a prize. Although they're only tokens, you get some people who just want to win. As I'm sure you realise, it's just fun and for real members, which you are
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: MoreWhisky on January 21, 2009, 07:58
^ and some ppl will do ought to win free seeds  :lol:  :)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Chas on January 22, 2009, 17:41
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll209/charlierymer/DSCI0799-1.jpg)

This is totally new to me!!!!! :oops:  :oops:  :oops:

Charlie.
Title: Moody
Post by: Jellyhead on January 23, 2009, 10:05
Took this photo on my mobile, it was misty and cold and sunny, quite weird
 :shock:

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff294/Frenchconnectionphoto47/Photo-0034.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: sharky on January 23, 2009, 17:53
Please if you don't vote for me I will not win these seeds and starve to death. :cry:

Skint student, really. :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: jennyb on January 23, 2009, 18:11
thats a super photo for a mobile phone, jellyhead!
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Parsnip on January 23, 2009, 18:20
Isn't it! that tree looks kind of spooky...
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Jellyhead on January 23, 2009, 18:27
I was impressed too. I took a few and had to choose which one to enter :shock: might post another thread actually and show off me dinky donks :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Ice on January 23, 2009, 18:33
Quote from: "Jellyhead"
might post another thread actually and show off me dinky donks :wink:
Please remember this is a family forum. :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Jellyhead on January 23, 2009, 18:36
:oops: and I was being good for once :roll:  :roll: see you on chatting on the plot :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 24, 2009, 20:13
Voting Starts Tomorrow
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Kagganz on January 25, 2009, 07:20
Quote
(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii2/sharky222/P1010150-1-1.jpg)


Simply beautiful,  :D   xx
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: MoreWhisky on January 25, 2009, 09:36
Quote from: "MoreWhisky"
Lil Mr MoreWhiskey showing off our new allotment presents :D (hope that book works  :lol: )

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e211/Drabod/DSC00758.jpg)


Hello my names Tom and im going to buy some sweetcorn (my Favourite) if we win ), so vote for us please
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: DD. on January 25, 2009, 09:51
Rule 8: Self promotion will result in instant disqualification!

(I just made that up :lol: )
Title: Re: Moody
Post by: Mike.white on January 25, 2009, 10:00
Quote from: "Jellyhead"
Took this photo on my mobile, it was misty and cold and sunny, quite weird
 :shock:

Wow! That's one cool photo!!
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: MoreWhisky on January 25, 2009, 11:42
Quote from: "DD."
Rule 8: Self promotion will result in instant disqualification!

(I just made that up :lol: )


LOL
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: FCG on January 25, 2009, 20:44
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn320/freecyclegardener/snowman_on_boat.jpg)

Simply, a snowman on a boat. (i did not take this picture).

Jellyhead, that is a book cover photograph! Stunning.
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: chickchick on January 25, 2009, 23:11
sorry about the really thick question but where do we vote? :oops:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: poultrygeist on January 25, 2009, 23:15
When Aunty has closed the comp she compiles all the entries into one long list on page 1 and the voting poll goes up at the top of the pages. :)

You then scroll down to 'poultrygeist' and put a mark against that name. :wink:

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: SalJ1980 on January 25, 2009, 23:15
On the first page of the thread, only voting hasn't started yet. When it does a poll will appear as if by magic!  :D


Edit - must type faster!  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: chickchick on January 25, 2009, 23:24
just realised im a day ahead of myself :oops: sorry yes now i remember oh dear best get into bed b4 anyone notices :oops:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 26, 2009, 00:35
Voting is now open and will run until 2nd February.
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: wighty on January 26, 2009, 08:11
Cor we've got a whole year to vote on this topic.  The 2nd January next year will be here sooner than we think I expect :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: jennyb on January 26, 2009, 08:17
my vote's for Jebbyb....... :wink:

Aunty was over tired last night i feel - hope slept well Aunty
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Yabba on January 26, 2009, 08:18
Quote from: "jennyb"
my vote's for Jebbyb....... :wink


I don't think they entered :roll:

¥
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: jennyb on January 26, 2009, 08:35
They did according to the voting Yabba..... :shock:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Yabba on January 26, 2009, 08:37
:lol: I hadn't noticed that on the vote :tongue2:

¥
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 26, 2009, 10:24
Quote from: "jennyb"
my vote's for Jebbyb....... :wink:

Aunty was over tired last night i feel - hope slept well Aunty


Quite refreshed thank you.

It was VERY late last night when I put the vote up !  I've edited Jenny's name now - Sorry Jenny  :oops:

The vote will continue until the very early hours of the morning of the 2nd so voting will continue through all of the 1st.

Thanks for voting Yagga dear :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Yabba on January 26, 2009, 10:33
Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
Thanks for voting Yagga dear :wink:


Beats yoda I suppose :tongue2:

Ahh cast my vote I have :roll:

¥
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: jennyb on January 26, 2009, 14:29
No worries Aunty,  in fact it was kind of welcomed as it raised a smile to my face. :)
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Yorkie on January 26, 2009, 18:48
So hard to choose  :(

So many brilliant photos  :D
Title: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: FCG on January 26, 2009, 19:04
You dropped me off the list! Grrr.

I wonder who has taken the early lead..
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: jennyb on January 27, 2009, 08:54
I voted previously and just came to look at the thread again however it is offering me the chance to vote again.

Has the voting been affected by the upgrades?

EDIT:  ok, so it doesn't allow you to vote twice,  but unlike the previous board it still show the option rather than just display the result like the old board used to!
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 27, 2009, 09:10
Perhaps it doesn't display the results until the poll has finished Jenny
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 27, 2009, 09:14
The pictures are not displaying too well

For some people

Thgey seem OK in Mozilla but not in Internet Explorer
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: MoreWhisky on January 27, 2009, 22:43
My lil boy would like to thank who ever else voted for us  :)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 31, 2009, 00:17
Don't forget to vote in the poll.

Only two days to go  :ohmy:
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 31, 2009, 21:36
Only one day left for voting
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: MoreWhisky on February 01, 2009, 09:21
Yer looks like the icicle tree going to win unless i can pull 7 votes today............ :)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: poultrygeist on February 01, 2009, 09:29
I'm hoping for a late run. ::)

At least it proves I don't vote for myself. Maybe that's where I'm going wrong. If I don't think mine's the best, who else will ?????  :ohmy: :D

Well done to Pep, hopefully not prematurely. :)

Rob 8)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Pep on February 01, 2009, 12:26
Thanks Rob but I'm not counting my chickens and all that.  I haven't used my vote yet - I can't decide between three.

Pauline
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: MoreWhisky on February 01, 2009, 12:36
^ ah u keeping it in reserve just in case, cool tactical voting!

Next comp grrr  :D
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Pep on February 01, 2009, 13:10
^ ah u keeping it in reserve just in case, cool tactical voting!


Yep  :D  :D  :D  :tongue2:

Pauline
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Kagganz on February 01, 2009, 15:52
Quote
(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii2/sharky222/P1010150-1-1.jpg)


I wish I could have Sharkeys printed on canvas, for a picture in my house, I would never tire of looking at it, there's so much to see in it.

'Tis  lovely it really is ................

Sharkey... cha cha cha

Sharkey ...cha cha cha   :D
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: richyrich7 on February 01, 2009, 16:14
You can if Sharkey lets you, kodak online and a few others do a print to canvas jobbie  ;)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: FCG on February 01, 2009, 19:40
Methinks Pep has won handily here, congratulations in advance for an excellent photograph.

However sharky i must say your photo is indeed beautiful can i also get a high-res copy please? 
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Pep on February 02, 2009, 15:48
A really big thank you to all 10 members who voted for me.

I thought that the competition would run until midnight of the 2nd Feb (thought voting today was a bit slow ::) ::) :)) but realise now that the "submit vote" button has gone.

There were some really beautiful photo's entered, professional even.

Looking forward to the next competition  :) :)

Pauline
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: poultrygeist on February 02, 2009, 15:52
Congrats Pep. Well deserved.  :)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: MoreWhisky on February 02, 2009, 16:21
Yes well done Pep, enjoy the seeds  :)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: FCG on February 02, 2009, 19:32
Congratulations again Pep - it is a great photograph.
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: SalJ1980 on February 02, 2009, 19:37
Big congrats Pep!  :D
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: wighty on February 02, 2009, 20:39
Well done Pep, my personal favourite. Hope Customs don't confiscate your prize as an illegal entry!
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Pep on February 02, 2009, 20:49
Thank you for your congratulations.

Like I said before, there were some lovely photo's entered and, to be honest, I didn't think I stood a chance due to the lack of colour.  I'll post one of what it looks like now the ice and snow has gone for you to see what a boring thing it usually is.

The most amusing entry was the spade and fork (that's a guess as it was so cleverly disguised in Christmas paper  :D).

The official results haven't appeared yet as in previous competitions so what I should do now to claim the prize, I've no idea.  I just hope I'm allowed to have it sent to a member of my family in UK whilst I look through the catalogue from here on line.  The post to Bulgaria leaves an awful lot to be desired.  I have checked posting regulations and I can't see any problem with seeds being sent here - it's just that they see an English name and think there may be a pound or two enclosed.  The silliest part is that they will have to be declared as "used" so they come to our home address as opposed to a post office about 30 kms away  :D :D. 

Thanks again,

Pauline
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Aunt Sally on February 02, 2009, 23:42
The competition voting is now closed and the results are:


1st - Pep with 10 votes

2nd - Frog with 6 votes

Tied 3rd - Sharky, MoreWhisky, Vember and Jellyhed with 4 votes


Well done all some fantastic pictures there :D
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: sharky on February 03, 2009, 01:05
Quote
(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii2/sharky222/P1010150-1-1.jpg)


I wish I could have Sharkeys printed on canvas, for a picture in my house, I would never tire of looking at it, there's so much to see in it.

'Tis  lovely it really is ................

Sharkey... cha cha cha

Sharkey ...cha cha cha   :D



You are more than welcome to print/shop it. Remind me and I'll try to find you the higher res version. :D

'grats to pep and other runners up.  :)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Frog on February 03, 2009, 10:59
Congratulations Pep, I love your pic! A worthy winner, and not only because you went out in -14 to take it!  :ohmy:

Am chuffed to bits to have come in second! It was one of the first pics I took on my new camera. Many thanks to all who voted for it. Will be heading out in the snow now to take some more!!
Title: Re: Photo Competition #8 - "Happy Holiday"
Post by: Kagganz on February 05, 2009, 06:04
Quote
(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii2/sharky222/P1010150-1-1.jpg)


I wish I could have Sharkeys printed on canvas, for a picture in my house, I would never tire of looking at it, there's so much to see in it.

'Tis  lovely it really is ................

Sharkey... cha cha cha

Sharkey ...cha cha cha   :D



You are more than welcome to print/shop it. Remind me and I'll try to find you the higher res version. :D

'grats to pep and other runners up.  :)






Thank you Sharkey, that would be lovely!

 PM me when you have time with the info I need.

xx