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Title: Whey hey I won a prize !
Post by: Mikeakabigman on August 20, 2013, 09:19:44

At our allotment produce show last weekend. Unfortunately I was unwell so couldn't enter any produce, However I'm chuffed to say, in my absence, a panel of three judges awarded me " Best newcomers plot"

Heres a few shots of the progression from Early January this year.

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/9551241597_ec09b4c48a_k.jpg)
Shortly after I took on plot 6 (didn't think to take pictures sooner)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3787/9551241775_779c7ac78b_b.jpg)
From plot 7 which I was allocated slightly later.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7306/9554034050_a886593c11_h.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5496/9554034408_016d550fe5_k.jpg)

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2875/9551241539_37592a0419_h.jpg)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7368/9551241861_53f7f7a254_h.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5550/9551241693_0b1ec579e4_k.jpg)
The plot as it was seen by the judges

Title: Re: Whey hey I won a prize !
Post by: macmac on August 20, 2013, 09:43:52

Congratulations Mike, smashing pics   :icon_cheers:

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Post by: peanuts on August 20, 2013, 10:26:39

What an incredible transformation, Mike!  Well done, and you have worked so so hard. And been justly rewarded!

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Post by: Belladay on August 20, 2013, 11:31:31

Congratulations, your plot looks brilliant.

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Post by: daveylamp993 on August 20, 2013, 13:03:07

Well Done great job

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Post by: patchworkperson on August 20, 2013, 13:17:47

Well done!!

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Post by: Digeroo on August 20, 2013, 14:03:46

Lovely plot, lovely pics well done.

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Post by: Borlotti on August 20, 2013, 14:24:16

Well deserved, lovely plot.  Congratulations.  :sunny:

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Post by: shirlton on August 20, 2013, 15:21:20

Wow! Did that Summer house take long to grow ? What a beautiful plot.

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Post by: pumkinlover on August 20, 2013, 19:49:59

Superb!! Well deserved :icon_cheers: :icon_cheers: :icon_cheers:

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Post by: gavinjconway on August 20, 2013, 20:41:56

Well done Mike... very tidy and compact.

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Post by: claybasket on August 20, 2013, 21:07:15

Well done Mike you have done a fine job with your plot brill. :toothy10:

Title: Re: Whey hey I won a prize !
Post by: Mikeakabigman on August 20, 2013, 22:04:51

Thanks folks, I appreciate all your nice comments :happy7:

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Post by: galina on August 20, 2013, 22:20:05

Well deserved prize.  Lovely plot  :wave:

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Post by: Paulines7 on August 21, 2013, 00:05:03

Congratulations Mike!  A well deserved award.

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Post by: jesssands on August 21, 2013, 00:48:52

You earned that reward. Plot looks fantastic :)

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Post by: manicscousers on August 21, 2013, 07:09:24

Brilliant, well done  :icon_cheers:

Title: Re: Whey hey I won a prize !
Post by: ACE on August 21, 2013, 15:34:46

I've lost count of the amount of time people have come on to A4A and said they have just got themselves a plot. Then they ask what is the best stuff to cover it up with to stop the weeds growing. Well there's your answer on Mike's pictures. Loads of plants. The carpet brigade soon disappear from these boards but the growers always stay. Very well done Mike.

Title: Re: Whey hey I won a prize !
Post by: Borlotti on August 21, 2013, 16:25:17

If ACE likes it, you have done very, very well.  Praise indeed. Wish my plot looked that good.

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Post by: lottie lou on August 21, 2013, 20:26:53

That is absolutely brilliant.  Would you be visiting Birmingham in the near future?

Title: Re: Whey hey I won a prize !
Post by: Mikeakabigman on August 22, 2013, 13:56:09

Thanks again folks, I'm overwhelmed by your responses. I have loved every minute of my time on the plots and appreciate your comments. It has been fairly hard work but it is a labour of love.

You never know Lottie, have camper van........ will travel  :sunny:

Title: Re: Whey hey I won a prize !
Post by: Deb P on August 23, 2013, 11:24:54

Great pics, always great when you have a sequence of photos to remember how grotty the plot was when you took it over, well done!

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Post by: cornykev on August 30, 2013, 10:19:32

Nice one Mike, I've only just seen this, nice shed too.   :blob7:

Title: Re: Whey hey I won a prize !
Post by: Mikeakabigman on September 02, 2013, 23:08:17

Cheers Deb and Kev    :sunny: