9. One’s Own History Can Surprise One.

Even your own history can turnaround and surprise you when you least expect it. We were off it investigate the history of Henry VII at Ludlow Castle when we saw signs for the 125^th. Shrewsbury Flower Festival and took a detour.

 Weather was warm and cloudy, just right for strolling around the hundreds of exhibiters. I will not spend time telling what a great show it turned out to be as you can follow it on this link by clicking on the Photo One tiny segment of the show with ample seating to rest and listen



The photos are of one tiny segment of the show

A tiny part of a Massive Show click to see official site

One of the many food spots. Thousands of people and never crowded.

 

https://en-gb.facebook.com/ShrewsburyFlowerShow 

 

For us a memorable a show and something totally unexpected. We entered the grounds and getting our bearings when a six foot++ character barred our way and said “I bet you don’t remember me!” Believe me, one’s past flashes through one’s mind. “Who did I cut-up on the way in? Now, what have I said? – A life time tendency to say inappropriate things at times. All checked, all OK.

“I’ll give you ten questions”. Totally, totally no idea, Who? How? When?. Then slowly from the murky, dim and happy distant past the mist clears. Rob! Rob M------k, a customer of ours from 20+ years ago. Then a youngster with a flair, a passion and a mission. A sort of Welsh accented Alan Sugar. What surprised us was he recognized a geriatric within seconds of us entering the grounds.

 

His story always was an interesting one but since we last met, besides getting married and having children, He and his Brother-in-Law when in Poland bought two WWII Army catering kitchens. Adapted them and can cater for hundreds of people or 250 at a sitting.

 

We have been to many outdoor themed events such as concerts, festivals, county shows etc etc. but very rarely find vegetarians catered for, other than chips. The Rustic Cooks served a polish goulash that was real value for money and added to the atmosphere created by the country folk group, Bellowhead.
 

Tens of thousands at the show but it never felt crowded as it was a large Show Ground.
Spectacular fireworks display to end the evening.  

Field Kitchen, Plastic Kit