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Thread: Chatham Historic Dockyard at the weekend (warning, pic heavy)

 
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    Casper, a blue fronted Amazon. Loves banana. Hates plastic bags and red coats.

    Chatham Historic Dockyard at the weekend (warning, pic heavy)

    Kendra went to the Bahamas, we went to Chatham.
    It was free for us because we keep our boat moored their. Casper stayed on board whilst M and I went round the amusements.

    Watching the tide come in by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
    Casper loves staying on the boat, probably because while we are on board we can never be more than thirty feet away.

    I can eat a grape standing on one leg by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
    We either get seedless grapes or cut the seeds out before giving them to him.

    Room Service by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
    Now for the pictures of the steam fair.

    Traction power by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
    Not very many traction engines were there, its probably a bit early in the season.

    Fares please by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
    A lot of people got into the spirit of the occasion and dressed up in Victorian clothing.

    Steam Punks by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
    And a lot dressed up in Steam Punk gear (some sort of Mad Max fan thing - I think)

    All the fun of the fair by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
    All the rides were free, the beer tents weren't.

    Let the music begin by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
    Lots of music and dancing - this lot were Steam Punk Morris dancers. (Morris dancing is an old English thing involving dancing and big sticks)

    Classic line up by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
    There were lots of classic cars and vans, quite a few were American but you know what they look like.

    Ajax by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
    And of course the dockyard steam trains were all fired up.
    "A busy beak is a happy beak" - David Strom

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    Willy-Eclectus, Oliver-alexandrine, Mookie-Senegal, Bella- Australian King, Joey and Peewee- Barrabands, Peachiegirl-Peachfront conure, Pepper- crimson belly conure, Peanut-plum head, Babyblue-parrotlette, Harry and Louie-canaries.
    Looks like Casper had a good time. We have something similar here...steam powered tractors, vintage cars, food cooked over open fires and tractor pulls. It's great to see history kept relevant by having these shows. Instead of steam punk dancing we have cloggers.
    Is this a yearly event for you?

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    Illiger Macaw (Primolius maracana)
    Oh the pics are great. Love steam engine trains!!! Casper enjoying himself just hanging out with special room service is wonderful. Having a change of scenery is always a great idea!

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    Casper, a blue fronted Amazon. Loves banana. Hates plastic bags and red coats.
    Helena, yes they do it every year, and later in the year they have a 1940's weekend. It was too cold for Casper to spend time outdoors which was a shame. The previous Sunday he spent all afternoon relaxing in the cockpit.
    "A busy beak is a happy beak" - David Strom

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    Rosie, our Greenwing Macaw (Hatchday 4/1/12)
    That looks like so much fun. I don't know of anything like that here.

    Awesome pics as usual!


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    Rosie & Kendra


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    My newly adopted macaw lucky and hubby bird cheiwe duskey headed conure
    Looks like you guys had fun i love all the steam punk stuff

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    8 quaker parakeets, 4 Indian Ringneck parakeets, 3 lovebirds, 5 cockatiels
    Great pictures, looks like a fun time. Casper looks quite content.

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    Casper, a blue fronted Amazon. Loves banana. Hates plastic bags and red coats.
    Quote Originally Posted by luckyandjenn View Post
    Looks like you guys had fun i love all the steam punk stuff
    I think all you need as a starter kit is a bit of imagination, black clothes, a brim hat with a pair of welding goggles on and a pair of butterfly wings with swirly art nouveau design.

    Looking forward to the pics
    "A busy beak is a happy beak" - David Strom

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