I was hired as the relief cashier at the Fair, a chance for me to see people I haven't seen in awhile, an opportunity to earn a little spending money, and the ultimate dinner destination. This year's Fair is a little toned down- more expensive (naturally!) with fewer bells and whistles. There is no "kid's day", just family day today and the big tent of fun is not so full. I haven't seen any mascots walking around and the entertainment is great, but no big names.
It seems like many more of the vendors in the Borealis Pavilion are selling something, knives, pots and pans, pain relief appliances, quilting cutters, hand lotion, Tupperware, private schools, etc. It's rather put off-ish. I did pick up some freebies from the GVEA booth (Golden Valley Electric), the school district booth and the Interior Democrats.
I didn't sign the petition to lower residential property taxes- how will we fund our schools? I also didn't sign up for drawings- I don't need someone trying to sell me a vaccuum cleaner in the comfort of my own home.
As far as food, I'm really trying to be cautious. So far I've tried a chocolate covered cream puff (only one!), a latte, a hot dog, corn on the cob, and a dipped ice cream bar. Not bad for the 4th day of the fair. On my list before the fair is over- veggie burrito, pad thai, cherry smoothie and egg roll.
The livestock are looking great. A pig was evading capture the other day and I can hear the cows mooing from the Red Gate when I'm working. People aren't allowed to bring in dogs this year and my only comment is: why have they ever been allowed? It seems like dogs and livestock don't usually mix very well.
I'm pacing myself on looking at stuff. I've checked out quilts, the recycled projects, livestock and agriculture- cabbages and such, but I'm going early another day to look at photos, pottery and woven stuff. I also need to go to some of the science booths- fisheries, forest fires, etc. just to learn something new.
The biggest Tanana Valley cabbage was about 55 pounds.
I've signed up to volunteer a few hours at the school district booth and the US Census desk- I'm getting in free already so I can donate a few hours since GarageMan (Paul) is not home.
More berry picking tomorrow and that's it- I mean it. I also plan to pick currants for jam. The little bush that we've been growing for 10 years is finally bearing enough red currants for a few jars of jam.
GarageMan is over the White Mountains and just about to get into Maine.
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