Royal Welsh Show 2022 ; I Was Not Ready For This II 9B4M The Family Adventures II

[@suzanneaitken5939]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. They are very lucky kids to experience so much in their young lives.

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

Mac has done everything in life still learning things about him with every new video..

[@maximushaughton2404]

You've missed the Shropshire County Agricultural Show, that was back in the end of May, But it will return next year.

[@Badgersj]

It is just so lovely to see something like this done by a true countryman, as opposed to the 'Oh my God there's mud' type of thing!

[@lyndongarthevans639]

You are both so gracious about the UK. Its really good to hear although there are 'some' dubious areas like in every country. Glad you feel safe here. My only concern about going to the US with my young family is the gun culture. Hope you continue to enjoy the UK.

[@normanrussell5526]

Mac, It's good to see the farmers pride in the welfare of their creatures. I am I suppose half Welsh, and living in Merseyside i know the welsh people quite well. Good for you and your special family to also take pride in what we in the UK do, again thanks to you Mac and your good wife and kids.

[@garysimpson1486]

Welsh now.not Irish 😅😅😅😅😅

[@alimar0604]

Wales is a beautiful country with a fascinating history, well worth investigating. I'm from a Welsh background, so some bias there! 🇬🇧

[@archiebald4717]

The best show in the UK. The children are never going to forget the UK! Wales is amazing. If it does not exist in Wales, you don't need it!

[@paulmurphy5648]

Well said Archie, Wales is second only to God's own country of Yorkshire!!! 🤣🤣🤣👍👍

[@eanjamesmogg9488]

@@paulmurphy5648 You do know Wales is Gods country well before Yorkshire was even a thought in anyone's eyes maybe not the same name but a country of Celts and we speak the same language lol I think he pops over every year lolol 🤣

[@paulmurphy5648]

@@eanjamesmogg9488 Hi Ean, hope all is well. I heard that during the Pandemic Jesus was sitting down for his evening meal and God came in and sat at the head of the table. Jesus said “Father, the world has been suffering from a planet wide disease. People are suffering, there are food shortages and riots. Where have you been”? God looked across and quietly said “I’ve been in Yorkshire” Jesus looked at him and said “Yorkshire! Yorkshire! What have you been doing in Yorkshire”? God smiled and replied “Working from home, son. Working from home”!! Have a great day mate...🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bobbod8069]

@@eanjamesmogg9488 Apparently, the oldest example of Welsh writing was found in Yorkshire. I went to the Royal Welsh show a few years ago and it was a great day out.😀

[@eanjamesmogg9488]

@@paulmurphy5648 what he's only been there for 950 years??? Where was he before the Angels and Saxons invade and brought the inhabitants with them as illegal Migrants? 😱 and before it was Yorkshire it was part of the Celtic nations that made up Britannica where ancient Welsh was spoken all over Celtic world as Four of the Pre-Roman world most prolific languages so there 😝

[@kenrundle4225]

Not sure about England and Wales or the American County Fairs but the origins of the Royal Highland Show ( held beside Edinburgh airport)organised by the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society lie in the 18th century agricultural revolution and the need to spread the word about better ways or new techniques of farming. Common land was being enclosed to make farms that Estate owning landlords could charge rent for so improving productivity meant bigger rents. Early history of agric shows in Scotland shows that the owners of prizewinning bulls had to promise to cover at least 20 local cows so that the blood lines ( genetics not a common term then) were spread more widely. Agric Colleges and Universities have taken over but Shows like the ones you have featured still showcase the best each breed and species can offer or introduce new ideas in technology.

[@jonnybravo3055]

I never thought I'd watch agriculture shows but you have a knack of making anything seem interesting 👍🏼. This is turning into my top 3 go too channels for the feel good factor. Keep up the hard work and within 2 years 100 000 subs is easy possible. Great family 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@creone]

Guys, discovered your channel today and it's cleansed my soul! Welcome to the UK, I'm so glad you're enjoying it here. Big ups x

[@MacandBlair]

🙂

[@TheEmpressgoth]

It was awesome thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@MacandBlair]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lilme7052]

Henham steam rally in Suffolk! Early September. its only small and its not agricultural but its definitely British culture .

[@user-os8un6tx5o]

We were competing at the Royal Welsh show the year you were there with our Welsh Mountain Ponies as we have done for the past 30 years and have just got back from this years show 2023. There was some in hand (which is what we do) welsh mountain pony classes in the back ground when you were talking about your sausage/bacon roll, Theres no other show like it and its our main holiday. We are frim Bedfordshire/Herts borders but people come with their ponies from all over the world. The Welsh Cob stallions are a spectacular watch with the crowd cheering all their favourites. We are already booked our accommodation with some of our Ponies for 2024, i hope you can return again and watch some more of the competitions

[@gillcawthorn7572]

Your farming experience gives us a greater insight into the livestock side of these County Shows ,very interesting ,thanks.

[@nickgrazier3373]

Hi Mac! I’ve seen a couple of your county show vids now and what really impresses me is your enthusiasm for other peoples efforts in their chosen trade or interests. From bee keeping to sheep, cattle breeding to sheep sheering. I’m 68 now and when I was young the county shows were an annual trip for us. Our local show was the Staffordshire (I think) show, this was north of Wolverhampton somewhere, but I think that has finished now, a victim of the consolidation of counties by the government over the years. The village shows were also another part of the year, together with local flower and produce shows. Unfortunately these have also fallen by the wayside by the young people moving away following the job’s availability and not following dads and mom’s passions for flower growing and cake and pie making competitions. It still goes on but far, far less than before. FYI the three counties show at the Three Counties Show Ground near Tewkesbury and the Malvern Hills just North of Gloucester and a south of Worcester just off the M50, is starting, I thinks it’s a three day event on the weekend of the 23 - 25 September, it should be on the internet. Thanks for the vids I really enjoy them. Cheers Mac

[@MacandBlair]

Thanks Nick!

[@alimar0604]

Tug o' war is the stalwart of sports day in the UK! 🇬🇧

[@leogem177]

Hope you got to see some of the Brecon Beacons on the journey - the scenary is stunning in the Brecon Beacons /Black mountains... And there's loads of Sheep!! 🐑

[@georgeprout42]

Up until (and including) 1920, tug of war was an Olympic event. GBR won the last one and have been champions for over 100 years. 😉

[@arlenaholmes]

This was a GREAT video!!! I learned so much!! I want to see the other vids for the county shows or fairs. It was beautiful.😀😁🙂

[@MacandBlair]

👍🏾

[@gigmcsweeney8566]

I've really enjoyed watching your family visits to these agricultural and county shows. Your enthusiasm and appreciation of our culture is evident in the love and care you put into making these videos. Cheers to you and your family.

[@MacandBlair]

Thanks Gig

[@pauls.arts.and.craft.]

Those fire pits were awesome, more like art then simple metal work....I appreciate art because I do it myself. I have always said to people give it a go, especially children, it lets them create and explore their mind in a more hands on experience.....I should add art has no rules, let your dreams and thoughts run free

[@AnyoneForToast]

Thank you, Mac and the gang, your films only get better. You could help to get disenfranchised, English, townies to get interested in agriculture, nature and the countryside with your engaging tone and video presence. I know that your main interest is the agriculture itself, but your presentation is better and more, may I say "accessible" than say, the BBC "countryfile" programme. Your "reality" may appeal to a whole, new, younger generation. 😁😎👍

[@MacandBlair]

Thank you... it would be nice if I can help to get others involved in agriculture or to just appreciate the effort that goes into it. 👍🏾

[@denisrobertmay875]

Tug of War was an Olympic Event from 1900 to 1920. UK won Gold Twice, USA, Sweden and a Mixed team once. 1916 did not occur due to a different tug of War.

[@SeeDaRipper...]

You know what, i'm gonna sub because i like you man, and moreover how you appreciate the way in which we British do things. Yes we're mad as a basket of frogs, but that's why we endear. Fair shout mate.👍

[@MacandBlair]

👍🏾

[@Daibenswan]

So pleased you all enjoyed your adventure at the Royal Welsh :), we have some amazing scenery coast to coast from the Gower Peninsula in the south, through to Snowdonia in the north (as you know). Hope you and your family get to explore more of all that Wales has to offer and its culture. I enjoy watching your videos, plus your viewpoint from an American perspective, long may your channel grow. Happy adventures!

[@PaulMathias1]

Great video, but I am now pining for Wales!

[@_starfiend]

About 20 years ago, for about five years, my mother, who then lived in Rhayader about ten miles north of Builth Wells, helped out on the Mothers Union exhibit. She always raved about the show, but sadly I never got to go as I was always busy with work. I was contracting so any time I took off was unpaid. She's now to old and physically unfit to go, but misses it intensely.

[@loclnor]

How about the Royal Norfolk Show - too late for this year but usually at the end of June every year. :)

[@TheKwambus]

I could listen to you talk about cattle all day long. Thanks for taking the time out to make these videos.

[@bikeaholic6386]

Great Dorset Steam Fair, 25th thru 29th Aug 2022. Amazing spectacle to see 🙂

[@gmdhargreaves]

Great video Mac mate!! The longest TUG OF WAR in UK lasted nearly 4 days in 1890 in Gloustershire

[@MacandBlair]

4 days! Wow 😳😲

[@gillcawthorn7572]

@@MacandBlair My son was so hopeless at all sports but his school wanted everyone to participate on Sports Day ,so he was in the Tug of War ,as reserve!

[@iriscollins7583]

@@gillcawthorn7572 😅😅😅

[@vickiphillips1729]

This is the first video of your's i have watched and i just loved it!! Making memories with your family, this video was interesting and you kept me watching - can't wait to view more 😊😊

[@MacandBlair]

Vicki thanks so much, I am glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@eileentaylor1691]

we have always had tug of war comps in britiain

[@adrianrussell1476]

Great video. You are a lovely family. Your kids are a credit to you. Good luck and keep the videos rolling.

[@Louisa93able]

You might enjoy the BBC series called 'The Farmers' Country Showdown' on BBC I-Player.

[@MacandBlair]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@lindylou7853]

If you travel through the Brecon Beacons, you can’t move for sheep just roaming about. Mostly in the road when you least expect it, hovering above the mist.

[@MegaVector2011]

Great upload again Sir. I used to be in a works tug of war team when I was younger. I worked for the Government and we had cross departmental competitions. The fitness training we did was murderous and very gruelling. It's all about technique, much more complex than it looks.

[@botticellirejectbotticelli2668]

Tug of War is ancient. Used by many Countries to strengthen their fighters and naval men.

[@malsm8892]

Your American Bacon is called Streaky Bacon in Britain the ham looking one is Back Bacon our ham is as called Gamon. There are many types of cure used used on Ham and Bacon wet and dry as the customer you don't know if wet or dry just Yorkshire or Honey Roast to name only two.

[@lizbignell7813]

You know you have had a great day when you have a purple tongue!

[@MacandBlair]

😛 So true...

[@bluecheese1066]

I'm embarrassed to say I hadn't heard of this show before. It looks great and now I want to go to it. Cheers! Love and peace from Devon.

[@fayesouthall6604]

It’s fantastic. I went a few years ago, the size of it shocked me.

[@doobiedootwo3517]

Sheep that are grazed mostly on upland areas do not have their tails docked. Most lowland sheep have their tails docked when they are lambs. This keeps the sheeps bums clean and they dont suffer from flystrike when they are grazed on lush pasture. The hills are poorer grazing and so far less of a problem with flystrike.

[@MacandBlair]

Thanks... I didn't know that.

[@Louisa93able]

I hope you noticed and appreciated the fairly young giant American redwoods happily growing in the grounds, so far, safe from raging fires as for example in their homeland.

[@MacandBlair]

So they were American redwoods! I noticed them, but thought they were just very similar. 🙂🌲🌲🌲

[@andrewcollins2366]

Hope you are all ok and the pregnancy is going well. ❤

[@MacandBlair]

All is well, thank you.

[@lilme7052]

Cows are just so gentle.

[@MacandBlair]

🐮🐂🐃🐄

[@Lemmi99]

Another great video Mac. Glad you're all enjoying our lovely country.

[@user-hb7ps1gv9x]

Love these videos, so glad you're loving the UK and what it has to offer as a small island.

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

I am so pleased you made it to Sioe Frenhinol Cymru. Whether it's true still today, I'm not sure, but years ago when I used to visit friends' farms in Wales, the Welsh Black were the most popular beef cattle in the Principality. It's great your children are enjoying these events, possibly presaging one of them becoming the next generation of rancher in your family. 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾

[@iloveanimals1662]

I hope you visit Llangollen and walk along the viaduct ,it's amazing!👌🏻

[@MacandBlair]

We will!

[@ChrisLonsdale67]

You should maybe consider going to Grasmere Sports in the Lake District on, I think, 28th August. The same vibe as a county show but with Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling, hound trailing, fell running, lots of things peculiar to the Lake District.

[@eyesofisabelofficial]

You tubing at it's best !

[@PeterGaunt]

How did you get on with the Welsh language? My paternal grandmother, born 1893 grew up speaking Welsh and learned English properly when she moved to England when she was 12. She always spoke Welsh with her sisters, brothers and her pastor; I found it incomprehensible but always wished I could understand it.

[@ianprince1698]

I saw my first hairy cow in Glen Nevis nr the mountain just standing in the middle of the road in the mist- pass if you dare.

[@davidkidwell736]

by gosh, you know fairs and agriculture. Best commentary on a fair I've seen in awhile.

[@chrislawless3071]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the show. You are always welcome in Wales!

[@MacandBlair]

Thanks again!

[@simonbaker5972]

Brilliant vlog! You explain things really well. Pleasure to watch your vlogs.

[@ivandavies1388]

I love the Royal Welsh Show, a truly great event!

[@Andy-zm3lp]

As always a great vlog, that firepit Darth Star was phenomenal..Cheers and best wishes to you and yours Mac.

[@MacandBlair]

Thanks Andy!

[@ginibelle1416]

I wonder if the rope ever snapped in ''tug o war'' ? Thanks for the sip of your ice caramel mocca ... laughing @ ''put his foot in it''🤣🤣. That was such an interesting video . Much love to you and your beautiful family .💕💕💕

[@Sarge084]

The countryside around there is great isn't it!? Did you travel the road from Abergavenny to Builth Wells, I loved travelling that road early in the morning. Edit: I know you live in the Cotswolds so I'm assuming that you took the A40 through Gloucester, Ross-on-Wye Monmouth Abergavenny, if you did you would have passed the Monmouthshire Showground. The Monmouth Show isn't as big as the Yorkshire or Royal Welsh but it's great none-the-less, also the Cheshire County Show next to the A41 between Whitchurch and Chester. Also look at Steam Rallies, they have the same horticultural atmosphere as county shows but the have vintage steam traction engines, classic car shows and craft displays.

[@MacandBlair]

I really can't remember the path traveled... but it was beautiful.

[@leedshunk]

Absolutely loving your channel 😊👍

[@MacandBlair]

Thanks so much 😊

[@georgeprout42]

03:36 I love how Mac struggled to say ham burger as it was clearly more than just a hamburger.

[@Ingens_Scherz]

These really are wonderful videos. Thanks!

[@MrRawMonkey]

Great content. I always find your videos very interesting.

[@maxinemuhammad5979]

This was so amazing. Thank you so much for sharing it is much appreciated. Saw dome amazing things learned something new . It is wonderful to travel via a vid which is well done . You absolutely nailed it 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@MacandBlair]

Wonderful. Thank you Maxine. 🙂

[@helenjarvis7755]

Love Wales, but never been to this show. Really enjoyed watching this one.

[@davidfenn4444]

Love your videos.

[@MacandBlair]

👍🏾

[@angelcoops511]

I love Wales. My sis lives in Wales and I love visiting her. I love cows they are my favourite cattle, especially highland and jersey cows.

[@maxinedurling3425]

You might like to go to the Melton Mowbray Rare Breed show show in September you will see some Heritage breeds that you might not know about. Also have you thought about going to a sheepdog trial you might find that interesting but I the children might find it a bit boring

[@leeporter6849]

Kinsey show tomorrow , See you and the family there haha

[@dawnsheard4786]

We have Devon county show … but it was earlier in the season ( maybe next year ) 😀

[@hughn]

I'm glad you could make it there. A special show in a special country with special people.

[@captvimes]

sadly you have missed Ardingly South of England show which is the sussex area and a big show

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Great content and presentation

[@lindylou7853]

Crikey! That guy must serve thousands of cups of coffee to get muscles like that !

[@dylantierney6407]

Love your videos so much 😊

[@MacandBlair]

Thanks Dylan!

[@geofffletcher840]

Lovely kids you have.

[@charlieburton1579]

if you get a chance to go to the Lincolnshire show don't. Far to commercial. Hampshire is perfect apart from the traffic.

[@africadreamin]

Another great video, my children spent most of their holidays at agricultural shows including the Royal Welsh where we were exhibitors.

[@primalengland]

Thanks again, Mac. Another great video.

[@Chris_Carini]

Excellent vlog, so glad you enjoyed the show.

[@rosemarysilverman1855]

Great video! There's a show in Sandringham 10th September worth a visit but may be a long way

[@iriscollins7583]

Not to an American 😂.

[@Jqteadventures1659]

I was here with work on a stand was a great show as always! Thanks for the video!

[@pauldurkee4764]

Thank you for a great tour of the show, and your thoughts and expertise regarding the animals were very interesting. It was so nice to see some of the individual craftspeople as well, that gentleman who makes the firepits, he really does have a talent. I was due to attend the show but circumstances meant we couldn't attend. Although I live in a city I'm really a country and outdoors person at heart. Best Wishes from Wales.

[@MacandBlair]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@duncanbarker1885]

Rwy’n falch eich bod wedi ei hoffi.

[@lindylou7853]

The Queen is a well-known breeder of highland cattle. Her animals sell for huge prices.

[@bobbybigboyyes]

You really need to go to the Highland Games in Scotland. Have you heard of 'tossing the caber' ? You can check it out on You Tube. The Welsh protect their language which is why you see signs written in Welsh first, English second. Both languages are taught in their schools as standard practice. My brother has lived in Wales for 45 years. The longest 'place name' in the world is in Wales. I bet you can't even read it, let alone pronounce it!

[@lilme7052]

I was then gonna suggest seeing the Highland games. They are something else.

[@bobbybigboyyes]

@@lilme7052 As you saw Lil you I suggested that as well as many other shows including The International Balloon Festival in Bristol, The Royal Agricultural Show in Wadebridge, Cornwall, The Dorset Steam Fair, and more besides!

[@lilme7052]

@@bobbybigboyyes I suggested The Highland games for the sport factor. Great name btw.

[@bobbybigboyyes]

@@lilme7052 We both think alike then Lil you. 😂 We both have great names except you seem to be little and I seem to be big! 😱😲😜 Yes? 😵‍💫😵And you are probably thinking that I toss my own caber all the time too! 😱😱😱🤪😝😜😂

[@lilme7052]

@@bobbybigboyyes lol, yep I'm just lil ol' me.

[@inmate1614]

Have you thought about going to one of the 5 star horse trials like Badminton or Burghley?

[@MacandBlair]

I never heard of them before... thanks for letting me know.

[@inmate1614]

@@MacandBlair You are very welcome! Burghley is literally weeks away and is in Stamford, Lincolnshire which in itself is a very attractive small town. I would recommend going for the Cross Country on the Saturday which gives you the freedom to walk around the course as it's happening. Check out the official website for deets.

[@hughfranklin4002]

I would point out Wales is a country, where as all the others are county show

[@bobbybigboyyes]

The bacon you had was probably 'back bacon' which Americans call 'ham' for some strange reason. Americans normally eat what we call 'streaky bacon', which they like fried to a crisp! Most Americans are beef crazy and have never tasted lamb. Lamb is available in a few places in the US but it is VERY expensive. Welsh lamb, English lamb, Irish lamb and New Zealand lamb is the best in the world. Most of the beef and pork in the US, Argentina and elsewhere came originally from Scottish or other UK breeds such as Aberdeen Angus and others. The UK has over 700+ varieties of cheese. Cheddar cheese was invented eons ago in Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, England. The 'standard' American cheese and bread is like plastic, and full of crap chemicals and hormones and colourings, which is banned throughout Europe and the UK. The food in American fast food outlets such as McDonalds, KFC and Burger King is substandard compared to in the UK. Even the fish and fruit and vegetables is 10 times fresher in the UK. They are all FACTS which are easily checkable online and hundreds of videos on You Tube.

[@user-hb7ps1gv9x]

Welsh lamb is the best in the world in my opinion.

[@bobbybigboyyes]

I totally agree! Maybe that explains why Welshmen 'LOVE' their sheep so much, as the old joke goes! 😂

[@goldenlabradorskye]

Epic.........great vid

[@lindabryce689]

I very much enjoy watching your videos, there is a county show close to where I live: the Cheshire show in north west England. It takes place annually in July so too late for this year but its definitely worth a visit, Ive been to the Royal Welsh Show and the Cheshire Show is very similar in terms of size and content, and Cheshire is a beautiful county.

[@Distant394]

You should be on tv instead of country file your perfect for that role , 👍

[@lilme7052]

lol can't imagine the viewers liking that much

[@Distant394]

To be honest I’ve seen more of your vids than I have country file and I definitely prefer your vids 👍

[@iriscollins7583]

@@lilme7052 I disagree..😊

[@simon6133-v7m]

MALVERN AUTUMN SHOW Back for three days 2022! 23 September 2022 - 25 September 2022 - 36 days to go!

[@bobbybigboyyes]

You should try The Royal Agricultural Show held in Wadebridge, Cornwall. It is attended by The Prince of Wales and his awful wife, The Duchess of Cornwall. And you have yet to try The Chelsea Flower Show and other R.H.S. shows throughout the UK. We have more outdoor shows than you can shake a stick at! How about 'Crufft's too for dogs, the biggest dog show in the world.

[@sedekiman]

Camilla will make a great Queen Consort. She is down to earth, and very warm-hearted. LoveLLovely show

[@lizbignell7813]

Camilla is a lovely woman, in my opinion. She makes Prince Charles happy.

[@bobbybigboyyes]

@@lizbignell7813 Princess Diana ( whom I met and talked to ) made Charles happy too, and look at what cheating Charles and Camilla did to her. It was and still is disgraceful. If they had not have cheated Diana would STILL BE ALIVE! When he becomes King I am leaving this country! William should be King instead of him!

[@lizbignell7813]

@bobbobigboyys, you are entitled to your opinion, as am l.

[@bobbybigboyyes]

@@lizbignell7813 We are all entitled to our opinion. We live in a free country. But it still does not alter the FACT that those 2 cheated.

[@weeddegree]

You should show more of the food

[@lindylou7853]

Oh that little calf with the black ears was so cute!

[@viviencockle2116]

You should invest in a caravan and tour Wales.

[@MacandBlair]

That sounds wonderful...

[@viviencockle2116]

@@MacandBlair loved caravanning, you can tour cheaply with the family and dog. Being Welsh we love walking up the mountains in my area of Gwent, the best coast lines are in Wales With many places of interest. Dylan Thomas’s boat house at Laugharne near Carmarthen. Tenby being the favourite resort, part the beautiful coastline of Pembrokeshire which has many must see places. Then Portmierion in North Wales, take the train up Mount Snowdon or walk it. Try the Zip wire at Zip World…. even cross the Irish see to Southern Ireland, from Fishguard.

[@derektaylor6389]

tug of war used to be an olympic sport and britain was world champion