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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Dan on March 24, 2012, 08:02:03 am

Title: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: Dan on March 24, 2012, 08:02:03 am
Entries are now open for the TAS Online Sheep Show (http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/online-shows/spring-sheep-show-2012/). :sheep: :sheep: :sheep:

We've got three classes, and hope our sheep-keeping members will all have a go and enter at least one class.

The prize class is for the cutest lamb. We've got a copy of How to Grow Your Own Fruit and Veg (http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/books/how-to-grow-your-own-fruit-and-veg/) by Joe Hashman for the winner.

If you've got any questions at all about how the shows work please post them here, PM me or read the online show guide (http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/online-shows/guide/).

Good luck!  :sheep: :sheep: :sheep:

Dan
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: robert waddell on March 24, 2012, 06:58:01 pm
not a lot i can do with this comp lambs are nearly ready to get sold so not that cute now     Hampshire's don't have horns and the wool is manky with the crap weather we have had in Scotland ??? :farmer:
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: robert waddell on March 24, 2012, 06:58:46 pm
but i have a plan ;) :thumbsup: :farmer:
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: Bangbang on March 24, 2012, 07:10:47 pm
Is it a cunning plan?  ;D  ;D

We'll be lucky to lamb before closing date!
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: robert waddell on March 24, 2012, 07:24:46 pm
cunning plan    more like cunning stunt if the sheep will pose ;D :farmer: ;D
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: Rosemary on March 24, 2012, 08:30:42 pm
Is it a cunning plan?  ;D  ;D

We'll be lucky to lamb before closing date!

Doesn't have to be this year's lambs
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: jaykay on April 03, 2012, 07:02:18 pm
Mmmm. Shetlands not very woolly, horns not very big, my one little black lamb is obviously the cutest thing in the world, but even as besotted as I am I can see he's not in the same league as a Grey-faced Dartmoor lamb....
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: SallyintNorth on April 04, 2012, 02:47:54 pm
my one little black lamb is obviously the cutest thing in the world, but even as besotted as I am I can see he's not in the same league as a Grey-faced Dartmoor lamb....

I have had similar thoughts.  So, those of us with less natural cuteness have to make up for it in our actions and settings, eh? 

Maybe we should ask Dan to have an open prize and another prize for any non-GFD lamb!
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: suziequeue on April 10, 2012, 07:01:26 pm
Awwwww have seen some pics which are DEFINITELY cuter than mine!!!!! :-)
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: Pedwardine on April 20, 2012, 04:27:40 pm
I LOVE Barry the Orphan Lamb. Sooo smiley  :-*
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: Dan on April 22, 2012, 08:34:02 pm
Entries close at midnight tonight, so it's last chance saloon time!

http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/online-shows/ (http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/online-shows/)

Voting starts automagically after midnight, so you night owls can pick your winners later.  :)
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: dixie on April 25, 2012, 08:31:51 pm
Oh what fun I have voted but it was difficult, wish I'd come back sooner to enter! Next year eh!
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: Dan on April 25, 2012, 10:29:41 pm
Oh what fun I have voted but it was difficult, wish I'd come back sooner to enter! Next year eh!

We'll have another sheep show later in the year, maybe a worst haircut class at shearing time.  :D
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: Polished Arrow on April 25, 2012, 11:39:29 pm
Love the show - its a gem :D
Have posted about it on a motorcycle forum I am on.  Hope you don't mind!

Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: Dan on April 26, 2012, 08:09:31 am
Love the show - its a gem :D
Have posted about it on a motorcycle forum I am on.  Hope you don't mind!
That's great, thanks, we don't mind at all!
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: Dan on April 29, 2012, 05:59:57 pm
Last day of voting tomorrow everyone, we've had lots of votes so far so don't miss out!

Just visit the sheep show here: http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/online-shows/spring-sheep-show-2012/ (http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/online-shows/spring-sheep-show-2012/)

And pick your winner in each of the three classes by clicking the 'Vote' link below the thumbnail of the entry you like best. You'll get a thank you message once your vote has been cast.

 :sheep: :trophy: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: Tilly on May 02, 2012, 05:31:44 pm

WELL DONE to you winners ....... :trophy: :trophy: :trophy:
I think everyone deserves a prize though! - what great pictures  :thumbsup:
Great fun  ;) ;D :sheep:
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: kanisha on May 03, 2012, 07:30:50 am
Ti'beau currently munching quietly in the corner of the field and as  proud possessor of the title most impressive horns is quite overwhelmed!. The four horns were for sure very impressive but thanks for voting ;D :trophy: :trophy: :sheep: :sheep:
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: tizaala on May 03, 2012, 07:40:32 am
Congratulations to all the winners , well done.    (FIXED RESULT, JUDGES BRIBED, no sour grapes here......) ??? :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: Dan on May 03, 2012, 07:51:56 am
Ah, this is embarassing and I'm really sorry, but the results that were showing were incorrect. :-[

There was a technical glitch which meant the count wasn't updated at the end of voting, so there were quite a few votes that weren't included. Unfortunately I was away yesterday and didn't notice until this morning. :-[

My sincere apologies to those who were listed as winners who now turn out not to be. Please PM me and we'll send you a consolation prize.

I'm fixing the bug today so this won't happen again.  :-[

The correct results are showing now, and congratulations to the winners.  :trophy: :trophy: :trophy:
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: kanisha on May 03, 2012, 08:13:31 am
sob :'(
Title: Re: Online sheep show - entries close 22nd April
Post by: Rosemary on May 03, 2012, 09:02:10 am
sob :'(

 :bouquet: :bouquet: :sheep: