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September 1, 2006
Annual Trek to the NY State Fair
The NY State Fair. We go every year. One year I went about 5 times! I love the fair. We wander around and see all the animals first and then see everything else.
Flower displays.
Annual picture of the butter sculpture. Did anyone else miss Wegmans in this building? Where were they, and where were the free cheese samples?
Rooster, dog and pig pictured inthe sand sculpture. Almost like home.
Funny woodworker outside the Ag Museum. There was a great photo exhibit inside of NY State Barns.
Smokey the Bear greeted all the kids outside the DEC cabin. I renewed my hunting license while I was at the Fair, but my annual duty to renew my subscription to the Conservationist was thwarted- I have to admit I renew at the fair to get the freebie gift (usually a tote bag) but today they were out.
Gary and I aren't much for rides but we did walk down the midway and look at some they had. Some were actually tempting but the ticket price was not. We skipped that and went for the Go Karts. Gary is ahead of me here at the starting line. He stayed ahead of me the whole race. I did manage to bump him pretty hard cutting an inside turn ;)
We bought our traditional pair of really cheap sunglasses at the Fair but didn't do too much shopping. We missed the presence of Buckn Bums outside the poultry barn. Also the winery area of the fair, where you could go and sample many wines from the state, has changed too. Instead of samples, most of the wineries are selling fancy wine drinks and slurpees. Treleaven and Knapp did not disappoint though.
All in all, it was a good Fair day.
Posted by roosterh at September 1, 2006 6:28 PM
Comments
I just read this and as a Netra rider who might be going 5 hours west to ride this enduro next year I'd like to apologize for my fellow riders. You see sometimes they get caught up in the battle and they forget their manners. I always mind myself while racing and remember that it's "just for fun" AND most importantly appreciate the land and time lended to us for our recreational use. I could never afford such land, racing breaks me ha ha, but do appreciate the beauty and respect it.
Signed, grateful and hopefully will get a chance to thank you.
-Sinceirly, Fabian Esponda
Posted by: fabian esponda at December 4, 2006 5:19 PM
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