Fair Day

It's Fair Day today - the 101st anniversary of the Abernethy Fair!

It's the first time in well over 55 years that Isabel has not
submitted entries -- but her heart is there with all of you as you
clean and mow, coordinate the pet show and children's races, bake and
sew, build the horse ring, and serve pork and pie.

Thanks to all of you Aber folk who have acknowledged how much you
miss Mum's physical presence this week while at the same time knowing
she is with you in heart!

There will be family visiting Isabel today -- and another therapy
session -- and who knows who will walk through her door or on to the
garden terrace with a story or good cheer.

And yes, Aber folk, Isabel is waiting for your phone calls and
letters to tell her everything that happened at the Fair. Who did you
see? Who won best pastry and best fudge? How many horse entries were
there? How many came for the pork supper? And did you have a sunny
day once again?

We are grateful for small communities and the volunteers who year and
after contribute hours of time to make a show that continues to
create memories... generation after generation...

Thanks and cheers to all of you - and here's to the 101st... and the
102nd!