I travelled up to the Winchester A&P show on Saturday morning to meet with the locals.
We have a National Party tent which we fill up with photos and pamphlets and pens to give away. Talk of the day was the tax package to be announced in the budget, and of course the weather.
The crop farmers are happy with this long spell of fine weather as they are getting their crop in, but the sheep and beef farmers are getting anxious for a good spell of rain.
We took our 1 year old dog with us, who mostly behaved himself, and who helped me finish off several hot dogs.
The star of the day was the magnificent working traction engine. We struck up a conversation with an elderly chap who recalled many harvests when steam technology was king. He was able to tell us how the traction engine operated, and as we watched, the mechanics threshed some wheat, with much dust and noise and enjoyment.
We were guests of the President for lunch, and sat at a table with a great view of the showjumping. If you haven't been to an A&P show for a while, I recommend it for a great day out.
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