State Fair redux
Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 06:00 PM
We had breakfast and lounged around with the Benzigers until 11 then left for the State Fair. Had a lovely day at the Fair. Started with the little pioneer village then went to the gardens outdoors and the flower show indoors. It wasn't too bad as far as crowds went. Spent some time talking to the composting lady about worms and compost before resuming. Walked through the village of yesteryear and talked with the Son in the Turn N Burn exhibit about the Russian Violet article I wrote. They have it laminated in the shop in Seagrove. Did the Arts & Crafts next then found a grassy area with picnic tables for our tuna fish sandwiches. Next stop was the fine arts where we looked at an artist of mine who is a favorite, David Pollack or something. He does watercolor specializing in glass reflections. He also entered an Apple store glass reflection painting. I spoke with the hostess who told me about the artists Son who did a very nice painting in the Fair. Next stop was the quilts and cakes, Mary bought a candy Apple from a pretty blonde in the Education building. Next stop was the cows where we watched a calf judging before moving on the pumpkins and watermelons. Talked with Jennnifer who is hostess for the peppers. It was 5 hours and we were very tired and trudged back to the car in the beautiful weather. We made a stop at the Asian Market for Bok Choy and mushrooms for our stir fry. Took everyone home then went back out to Krogers for Old Geezers Day. Benzigers came along so they could get camping supplies for next day. They were going to cook stir fry in the Smokeys for a 2 day camping trip. Dinner was Bok Choy stir fry with Shiraz and Coconut Fudge Ice Cream for desert. Afterwards we watched the HBO documentary, "Birders, the Central Park Effect." I fell asleep halfway through. |
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