Rob's State Fair Ramblings; Day #3

I headed out to the Fair after church, and began my adventures the same way I start every trip. Walking through the buildings looking for free stuff. I also made my way through the free pretzel and dip line, as well as the free coffee and bread samples. Yum!  On the fairgrounds is a large selection of storage barns. I was surprised how many people visualized living in some of these buildings. It reminded me of "Tiny House Hunters." As I listened to the people talk of this, I myself began to think the same way. I was thinking, "The kitchen appliances could go here, I could put the bathroom there, the bedroom could go across the room...." I have a feeling that I may be tiny house living when I get to San Diego. Another company brings an entire manufactured home onto the fairgrounds for people to walk through. They are nice, spacious homes. It's fun to walk through this house and through the barns and imagine life in one of these spaces.

I had not walked the midway yet, so I made a trip down in that direction. It was great to see "Whitewater" back in action. Be careful if you walk that way, as a spray of cold water might just douse you if you're in the right place. I noticed that the "Rainbow" has been replaced with a different ride. It's the same premise, does the same thing, it just looks different and has a new name. (Right now I can't recall what it is.) While walking the midway, I was shouted at by a lot of kids who know me from school, church, and Boys & Girls Club. I didn't recognize many of them, as they had been to a booth that had painted their faces to look like animals, fairies, or whatever. They looked pretty cool. Maybe I'll get that done to me. LOL.

This evening I had one of my must-haves. I'm not going to eat much at the fair this year, so I'm only going to have my top faves, in addition to what I eat with my folks. This afternoon I enjoyed fried veggies. I got the mixed veggie basket which included onions, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini. You also get a portion cup of ranch with your fried veggies. This treat is $8, and the people were pretty nice.  

While I was sitting down, eating my fried veggies, Bandaloni came out to do a show. Bandaloni is a talented musician who can play multiple instruments simultaneously, while singing. I was able to enjoy his mini-concert while video taping and holding a basket of fried veggies. I'm talented! I have posted a couple of videos from his show today, and you can see how he can play multiple instruments and sing at the same time.  

As I was getting ready to leave, the motorcycle Patriot Guard was setting up to ride around the fairgrounds, so I stopped to watch them. I was able to get some footage of their ride. The Patriot Guard does a lot of good for people and organizations, so I felt compelled to applaud them on their ride.

Lisa, it was certainly good to see you. Congratulations on the great news that you shared with me! Helen, it's always good to run into you, and I was more than happy to come see you at the gate to say hello. You 2 ladies are great friends, and I am glad to know you! 

Tomorrow is Dollar Day at the Fair. The price of admission is $1, or free with a Dillons Plus card. I'll be going with a good friend from work, and with my son, daughter in law, and granddaughter. I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for reading, and have a great evening. God bless!