As it’s G this time and I’m Gee I thought I would give Frizztext’s challenge a go and I’ve chosen Geese.
This is Goose Day, held every September in the East Devon village of Colyford and I go each year to have a craft stall. So far its always been warm and sunny and thousands of people turn up for a late summer day of fun. There are traditonal games, music, dance and performance as well as the geese. The beer tent is a must and afternoon tea or a hog roast lunch. Lots of people keep up the tradition of dressing in medieval costume so all in all its a very colourful day.
Doesn’t she look lovely?
The ‘Morris’ waiting to dance or maybe for the beer tent to open!
My daughter surrounded by a band of medieval raiders. Don’t worry she can quickly deal with them.
The Court Jester
I would love to try this lady’s gown.
Ready for battle against any invading marauders.
The stars of the day. I like geese and would love to keep guard geese but I haven’t anything to guard or any space for them and I suspect I’d spend more time cleaning up after them and running in the opposite direction!
Friztext is hosting the challenge over here, http://flickrcomments.wordpress.com/2012/08/14/story-challenge-letter-g/ so visit to see some more G’s and join in!
another of my favourite things giliy, geese! we had them for years, i even took some to the show …so i love to see your geese at the goose day … super pics of the people and costumes, nice to have a sneak peek at your daughter too, it all looks wonderful
Love this post.. really enjoyed it… thank you..
Thy look quite happy without guards.
The geese I meant…
That looks like fun. How far is Devon from London? And what day will it be this year?
About 180 miles, and it’s September 29th, a long way for a day but loads to do in Devon as you know from lucid gypsy! The best county in England
Dang I have plans that weekend, but I’m going to jot down a note in my diary for next year. We are trying to get out to these festivals to see different parts of England and to get different experiences. I know I can’t fit them all in, but I’ll do my best! Thanks Gilly!
Just in case, here’s a little about Colyford, http://www.colyfordvillage.co.uk/
Had never heard of ‘Goose Day’! Sounds colourful and fun.
Your daughter is gorgeous
Lovely photos. We lived in London 1982-87 and traveled around Devon a bit– gorgeous countryside. What a fun event.
How cool is that- enjoyed Goose day- my first one ever.
These photo’s remind me of when I was part of a medievil show many years ago.
It brought back lots of memories. Your daughter is gorgeous.
Looks like a lot of fun whether there are geese present or not. Is there a geese chasing contest?
I actually had a bad experience as a kid with geese. They were chasing me! I nevr had like a big trauma but I never go near them since.
Goose Day! I have never of it, but that is what’s so wonderful about blogging. You get to learn and experience so many different things. You have told us what it is all about and your photos bring everything to life. I love how the people dress up and get in the spirit of the day.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
What a super post., Gilly. Love the photos and the story.
Hi Gilly I love all those gowns and the beautiful geese.
Fun! Great shots, the last one with all the geese expressions is quite amusing!
Hi Gilly, I like the photos. Well captured and well described
hi Gilly Gee,
I like your saying
“…I like geese and would love to keep guard geese
but I haven’t anything to guard…”
Great post and a great trqadition. Your daughter is beautiful, Gilly.
Great photos, Gilly – the colors are so sharp and vibrant. I love your captions, too! (I think your daughter could likely take those raiders, as well!)
Your photos are EXCEPTIONAL!!