Lottie Competition

Tonight was the night,  me and Mr Milly went to the council offices,  drinks and nibbles from 6.30 and the award ceremony from 7.00.   We were surprised how many people were there and a complete range of ages.  A bit of a chat with our site reps and then into the council chambers.  One by one the prizes were awarded for each Allotment Site in our area - and then it was my turn,   2nd prize to Mrs Milly of plot 95!    Presented by the Deputy Major,  certificate and little envelope presented and then a photo moment with the Deputy Major and the Council Chief Executive.  It was all very civilised,  and fairly short - thankfully!

And my darling Mr Milly is so excited and pleased for me.. he was trying to decide all the way home the best place for the certificate to be hung up and what would be the best frame for it.  He is really chuffed to pieces for me that I won this prize, so to satisfy my hubby a picture for you!

The Conversation

Hello, May I speak to Sabena please
Sabena Speaking
This is Mrs Milly for the local allotments,   I know this is probably silly, but I have received a letter from you inviting me to a prize giving evening for the allotments
Oh yes - are you from Plot 95?
Yes I am!  I'm phoning as I am sure there has been a mistake - you see mine is a new allotment plot, I've only had it since May
Do you have a little green shed and lots of painted signs on your plot?
Yes that's my plot. 
 Oh well it's right then!  The judges saw your plot when it was very overgrown when they started the judging - When they were walking round for the next judging they couldn't believe the difference and were really impressed!  And yes it is right - the award is for you!!
Oh that is brilliant - thank you very much!  I wanted to phone as I was sure there was a mistake
No there is no mistake - you won - you do sound very surprised!!

Gobsmacked would probably the better description!!   How brilliant is that - it's is confirmed - I'm the winner for our site!! 

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