Fenland Country Fair 2018

On Bank Holiday Monday Issy, Isla and I went to the Fenland Country Fair, as is our habit.  This year we arrived just after it had opened, and were in time to watch the gundog display.  First up was a lone spaniel.

Next came a labrador (naturally).

The handler brought out a couple of guns, using them as decoys and distractions.  Having said that, there were occasions when they were pointed rather worryingly at the labrador.  I don't know what he had done to deserve it...

There were lots of stalls at the fair, some of which were selling dog food and paraphernalia.  This one (The Country Store in Pampisford, where we buy our pet food) had a bucket of Pigs' Ears outside, positioned rather conveniently at nose height - if one happens to be a seven-month-old puppy, that is.  Next thing we knew, Isla had helped herself to one.  I guess that will be £1, then...

The Ely Wildfowlers Association had a stall next to the lake, and were offering dogs the opportunity to  try their hands (paws?) at retrieving from water in exchange for a donation to charity.  Isla watched for a while, but it became clear that she was getting more and more impatient to have a go.  I was a little concerned that she may not be quite so keen when the time came to get her feet wet; and, indeed, she was reluctant to enter the water at first.  A small amount of encouragement had her swimming like a pro, however, and there was absolutely no hesitation when it came to jumping in on the second attempt.  Having got the hang of it she was desperate for a third go, but sadly only two were allowed.  Bummer.

I imagine we'll be going to the fair again next year, if only to pick up another pigs' ear.