Judging at the flower and produce show

It's regrettable but the “rug, handmade,” entries were definitely of an inferior quality to those in the “knitted garment, 2 ply” category. For it’s true. I have sat in judgement on the crafts people of Allendale at the annual Flower and Produce Show. My Mother–in- Law was originally invited to judge the Craft Section but feeling the need for moral support (Few have forgotten 2004, the year Mrs G awarded first prize to her daughter’s entry in the Queen Cakes category), she invited me to share the burden.  Such a responsibility left me emotionally drained by the end of it