The ute got a rest today , we decided to go over to the Williams Gateway Expo . There were market stalls selling all the usual stuff , a few private producers with jams , chutneys etc , we tasted a few nice chilli ones , and some sheep cheese . There were also archery displays , sheep judging , sheep dog exhibits , a band , a car display , boy scouts with an adventure area and a climbing wall , a couple of speedway cars raced around the oval and a band was playing .
After walking around looking at everything , we discovered another display - there was a wedge tailed eagle , 3 owls - southern boobook owl , barking owl and a barn owl , as well as a brown falcon. All the birds were amazing , the wedge tail was 9 years old and the lady had had him since he was 6 months old .
Southern Boobook Owl - winking at us
Barking Owl
Barn Owl
Brown Falcon
The plumage on the birds was beautiful , with the Barn Owl probably the most colourful . they were all great . You could touch the eagle and give him a scratch - he loved it !!
There was a fair range of older vehicles , some hotrods , speedway cars and bike , it was a good display - the photos will show you .
1965 Jap 2 speed speedway slider - Lyn did ask whether the 2 speeds were stop & flat out !!
A V12 hotrod with a very high gear stick
1965 Mustang Coupe
Model T Ford - now a V8 monster
A very pink Ford Customline
I've decided there are more Ford Mustangs - of all ages and models - here in WA , I have seen over 50 so far - all of them are drivable and in immaculate condition .
We headed back to the van for some lunch and a nanna nap , waking in time for some cheese & bickies and a beer . The evening was signed off by the fireworks at the expo , we weren't expecting too much , but the display went for about 15 mins and had a good crowd watching .
That's it for today .
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