Mmmm, State Fair...

[msfledermaus]

Holy crap, do I love the State Fair...

The Queen of Stuff and I went in the morning yesterday, before it got too crowded. I immediately sought out a corn-dog--it's not State Fair without a corn dog; even if it's only 10 on the morning. We had a glorious time checking off fun things We Like to Do:

Corndog: check.
Fine Art Building: check.
State Fair Knitties and stuff: check check check! And sooo pretty!
Kiwani's milkshake presented by kid on First Job Ever: Check.
Various fried and grilled things on sticks: Mmmm,Check.
Napkins: Check. *wipe wipe wipe*
Butterfly tent: Check.
Checking for butterflies on the way out: Check--Oh wait, there's one on your butt...
Overpriced lemonade: check. *schlurp*
Watching the Bungee-rides, which I call the Happy-Go-Pukey: Check, though at 10 in the morning there wasn't much screaming. Maybe people were still sleepy...
Various Animals...Baa, check! Moo, check! Bukbukbuk, Check! Uhhh,what sounds do alpacas and bison make? They were pretty quiet...
Old-Fashioned Heritage section, with blacksmith and whatnot:
Check!
Geeking out with spinning-wheel ladies: Check!!
Baaaaaby animals: Check. Awwwwwww...
Riding the skychairs: Check.
Counting how many people lost spare change, lip balm and flip-flops while riding the Skychairs: Check! *snicker*
Old Mill Ride: Saving it for later; I was getting tired...

I wish I could go back today. Humph. But I did have so much fun, and I'll get at least one more chance to go before Labor Day. Wheeeee!

Comments

[annablume.livejournal.com]

I love the blacksmith.

[msfledermaus.livejournal.com]

I liked him a lot, but I really loved hanging out in the little cottage with the spinning-wheel lady:)

[annablume.livejournal.com]

Predictable!

[halfmoon-mollie.livejournal.com]

I"m missing our State Fair this year, but your post definitely made me smile. Anticipation for next year...which comes sooner than you thing.

[halfmoon-mollie.livejournal.com]

I mean, sooner than you THINK.

Must find coffee.

[msfledermaus.livejournal.com]

But-but-but, I'm not done with this year yet!!!Wooooo!!!

[mcohenmn.livejournal.com]

Lileks is posting pretty good videos of the fair on buzz.com

[msfledermaus.livejournal.com]

Cool!!! I bet they're really funny:)

We had a pretty good time, even though we could *not* keep the butterflies off Erin's butt, for some reason. I kept having to go, "Uhhh, don't sit down or anything!!" heeheehee!

[serendipity.livejournal.com]

*turns green with envy*

Do they still have Tom Thumb donuts? And dairy building malts? And those spin-a-paint thingies, or is that too old tech now?

[msfledermaus.livejournal.com]

All those things and more:) I wish I could load up a box of everything to send to you, and top it off with butterflies from the Butterfly House...

[serendipity.livejournal.com]

I wish you could, too!

[roadskoller.livejournal.com]

Except for the corn dogs, I do the exact same things.
State Fairs a really fun.

[msfledermaus.livejournal.com]

I love them so!!! I love them so much!!!

Da Fare

[sirreal13.livejournal.com]

I may just make it down there today and sample the fare... It's the 150th Anniversary of the Minnesota Constitution today (29 August 1857)!

Re: Da Fare

[msfledermaus.livejournal.com]

Do it!!! DO it!!! Eat as many corn dogs as you can and not get sick!!! Ride on all the skeery rides...and pet the lambies and horses and cows and buffalo and butterflies and scary gophers in hats and stuff!!

And I will again sometime this weekend.

[goldleafgoddess.livejournal.com]

Heyyyyyyyy!!! This is now officially MY State Fair, too...an I haven't even gone yet..... I suck.

I so enjoyed your list, though. I DID make it to the Scott County Fair, and the Dog Show...drooled all over my fav Borzoi breed for hours.

Don't theeenk for a second I have forgotten I owe you.....
and some one of these days, I will surprise you when you most need it!
:)

Life with sis on horse ranch has been very taxing. I am trying to move into town now, hopefully by Oct. 1st. My bro has a friend w/an amazing apt. on lake Harriet for only 675/mo.....avail Oct 1. I have been sending my resume out and trying to snag a good PT job. Is it possible to have a chat w you about such mundane things and also about some advice re my art? I will be in town Thursday! and several more days coming up.

[msfledermaus.livejournal.com]

OOh, very exciting stuff there!!

Have you considered the wonderful world of museums? Last time I checked the MIA website still has listings for some part-time stuff. Might be worth a shot if you're looking for something close to downtown.

And yeah, I'd love some coffee sometime when you and I can find an evening:)
Thursday I'm booked, but I'm sure we can figure something out...

[goldleafgoddess.livejournal.com]

Well yippee then! I haven't thought of museums...it is strange to even look for a job outside of my studio!! I have some major skills from running my own art business for 20 yrs.....BUT-that doesn't stop me from feeling like I don't qualify for squat out there!

I will check it out. Is it a pretty laid-back environment? I'm trying to avoid really high-pressure stress jobs.

:)I can handle a bit of cow-irkiness, though. lol

Museums are always worth a try...

[msfledermaus.livejournal.com]

Museum jobs are interesting...usuall there's a bit of drama, depending on where you go. I would NOT recommend Rhymes-With-Stalker for jobs--too many pitfalls. Here at the Jade Mines it's 50-50...the stressful 50 comes from the public in general, like always:/ But it's really not bad in many respects.

Re: Museums are always worth a try...

[goldleafgoddess.livejournal.com]

Yesh...I looked at the jobits offered at the Stalker, and I don't qualify for any of the 4, design production mngr, etc. But- I am really good with public type peeps, being very outgoing, and I do know how to be helpful and patient most-times.lol I looked up art museums in Mn, but only found one or two, with no jobs avail., at least posted. Let me know if you hear anything from the boweloussss innerds, M'kaaaayy?

;)