Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Off to the Fair!

I'm taking a one-day vacay from the job search to go to the State Fair of Texas which is, as always, in Big D.  The guy pictured above is Big Tex, who welcomes everyone to the fair.  What's my favorite part, after the corney dogs, I mean?  Why, the exhibits, of course.  I love the quilts and afghans, the cakes and pies, the jams and preserves.  Maybe it's the little old lady in me, but I love checking out all the things that people from every corner of the state have been working on all year.  Usually, there's some ribbon winner from someone I know.  You can have your midway and rides, except for the Texas Star ferris wheel, the biggest in the western hemisphere.  Gotta take a spin on it. 
Since I'm unemployed, Wes and I can go on a weekday morning.  What luxury!  I may never go back to work. 
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Doug said...

To put you in the mood, I hope you wore white gloves, a tiara and sash from your pageant days...? Gosh, I still remember how you would glide through the county fair, regally waving to and kindly conversing with your subjects. How you thrilled the masses! Kind of a South Carolina version of Princess Di, come to think of it.

October 6, 2010 11:00 AM
AC said...

Oh, how I envy you. The rest of us are relegated to attend with the masses after 5! I agree you can keep the midway rides. Personally, I like the Fiske French fries with vinegar. I read somewhere that they actually have the treat of "fried butter dipped in chocolate" at the Texas State Fair. Talk about the top of the food pyramid. If you see that, please snap a shot.

October 6, 2010 11:17 AM

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