One man in his tent - reporter Carl Yapp took his computer, camera and camping gear to the Royal Welsh show to bring his web diary this week....
Updated Thursday 1800 BST
As I write this final instalment, I sit here all alone at the BBC stand.
The doors to the public outside are locked, many of my colleagues have gone (down the pub probably!) while Dan and Rob, the Beeb's trusty stand organisers, quietly dismantle everything and carefully pack it away for another year.
Yes, tomorrow this beautiful, rural part of Wales will return to relative silence after four days of clapping, cheering and laughter, as well as the odd moo and baa.
The work begins on Friday to prepare for next year's event. In fact, some of my colleagues have already booked their hotel rooms - I've got the tent on standby.
And we prepare for Royal Welsh 2007 with renewed optimism in the countryside after this year's record visitor attendance.
Some 240,000 packed in over the four days, and to help illustrate what it takes to organise such a major event, show chiefs have come up with some unusual facts.
About 736,000 cups of tea were drank over the four days, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s F at times.
An amazing 510 miles of toilet paper was used, more than enough to stretch from the showground to London and back.
There were some 883 stewards and 328 judges, 7,714 animals, while 158,200 gallons of water were used on the opening day alone.
Not only that, but visitors withdrew �200,000 a day from the cash machines on site.
As for the highlights, I loved checking out the animals and watching the King's Troop and the Kangaroo Kid performing in the main ring.
I've also enjoyed meeting friends old and new and socialising in the evening.
With that I bring an end to the diary. The only thing left to mention is my home for the last four nights - my trusty tent, The Commons. It's been nice.
Posted on Thursday at 1230 BST
It's the final day. Things are winding down and some stands are already packing up for the week. However, if you're a visitor, today is by far the best day to attend the show.
For one, it's quieter and you may even pick up a cheap pair of wellies - nice. For gardeners, there may be a bargain to be had in the horticultural section.
As for workers here at the show, in my experience the final day brings mixed feelings.
You're either absolutely shattered and can't wait to pack up for the day or you're hoping officials will miraculously announce that the event has been extended by a day.
Where do I stand on this? Well, I'll be sad to say goodbye to everyone, but I'll be glad to climb into a proper bed tonight instead of onto an inflatable mattress inside an insect-filled tent. I've grown quite fond of the insects, actually.
As for events today, the final round of Welsh cob judging is being held in the main show ring.
In the stands, the Farmers' Union of Wales (FUW) has announced its journalist of the year.
Andrew Forgrave of the Daily Post received the union's prestigious shepherd's crook for all his good work over the years. I missed out on the top prize again. Never mind, there's always next year.
The FUW celebrated president Gareth Vaughan's 65th birthday last night over a glass of wine and a buffet.
We all sang happy birthday and then there was a happy birthday duet from Mr Vaughan's two granddaughters.
Mr Vaughan spoke touchingly about the support his wife and all farmers' wives give.
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