Last night Jane and I did something we have not done for years. We went to the State Fair. We saw the cows, the sheep, the goats, the pigs, and the pigeons. It was fun to watch the little kids get so excited to see these animals up close. To quote one little girl "Look at the great big cow!!" She was right. They had a 3000 pound steer there who was indeed "great big". The goat judging was going on while we were there, and is was cool to see these young farm kids lining up with their prize goats. There were no messages in spider webs in the pig area, just lots of flies. It is amazing that even washed and cleaned up for the fair that pigs are still just pigs. I have to say that I have no idea what sets one pig or goat apart from another.
We enjoyed the fine art, the floral, baking and sewing exhibits. After looking at the bread on display I'm thinking that I should bake some zuchini bread and send it in next year. I think that Spencer should do some real bread and enter. We saw Janice's quilt hanging with it's ribbon.
Of course the main reason to go to the fair is the food. We sampled a few of the finer selections. I had a braut with grilled onions. Jane had a chicken fry bread something. Then we shared a big soft pretzel. There were so many stands with giant corn dogs. There were frog legs and alligator on a stick. The guy who sells the grease for the deep fryers was making a killing.
The people watching was great. It looked like Jazzy heaven. Also, the "odd person" bus must have made a few trips. They were all there.
As I said, it has been years since we've gone to the fair, and it may be a few more before we go back. When we can be grandpa and grandma watching our grandkids see the big cows, then we will be ready.
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