We woke up to jack hammers pounding the pavement in the street as our neighbors were having their sewer lines replaced. It was a beautiful morning, no humidity and a lovely breeze so I opened all the windows and I sat down to start the blog. All of a sudden all the pounding noises stopped and I heard a terrible hissing sound. The I heard a man swear and say "that's gas". I smelled it and began closing all the windows. I threw on some clothing and headed outside to find out what was happening and I heard another man say "here they come" as I heard all the sirens approaching.
How many guys does it take?The mailman came and delivered some great news, Stella received notification that she is an AP Scholar with Honors! So proud of this kid!
Stella and I went over so she could meet her friend Raelyn and I was going to see some stuff with Mom.
As we walked past the DFL booth we earned it was Women's Equality Day at the fair! I have to believe that in the early 1900's women were at the State Fair fighting for the right to Vote!
One of my favorite things to to do is find people who are holding maps and looking befuddled and help them out! The State Fair maps have not changed much in the past 20 years, and as dad says, "unless you know where you are on the map, you can't figure where you want to go!" On my way to meet Mom & Dad, I helped a mom & daughter find the building across the street.
They were eating at the Hamline Church Dining Hall. One of the last ( The last??) dining halls on the grounds. A dear friend Elaine Christensen (sp) was there and we had a lovely chat.
I noticed one of the new foods is here this year. Izzy's made "Jello Salad Ice Cream" it is a white ice cream with lime flavoring, cranberries and marshmallows! I will pass, but if you try it, let me know how it is!
Before Dad headed home with his new soft sided cooler from the Grandstand ( they cracked their old one with dry ice this summer!) he helped me smash some pennies for Stella's penny passport! This one is in front of Love From Minnesota stand. (51 cents per penny!)
Mom & I walked over to the Bailey House to find their brick and on the way we picked up the " Omni-Freeze Zero" cooling arm bands they are giving away. Apparently they are also giving away flash frozen (dry ice) popsicles, but we did not wait in line.
The International Bazaar was our next stop. We systematically perused all the booths and soon focused my search to finding a Norwegian sweater for Stella. We found a booth with some beautiful ones, I just needed Stella to weigh in on color and I tried some on for size.
This one has sleeves that might belong enough!
After the Bazaar, we walked through the Dairy Building. I wanted to see butterheads and Mom needed some sustenance!
We looked at some prize winning meats, I asked Mom to sit in the egg chair, but I did not make her stick her head in the turkey sign! (all things I used to make Stella do!)
The parade was starting so we needed to get out of this area, and Mom decided to go home and rest and I moved on see some things before I had to get up north.
I stopped by MPR and if you are a member you can get a present! There is no wheel to spin this year, just a photo booth (similar to mine, but less interactive and less fun!)
I walked by Kare11 and remembered there was a penny smasher there too! This one was FREE and they give you the pennies! I got four more for Stella :)
On my walk today I found some new venues for people with kids who like to "sit on stuff" There is an Arcticat set up near the DNR with ATV's and snowmobiles by the Minnesota Trails association.
I walked past Monty's Reptiles with a sigh, remembering the days when Stella could not wait to see them...until she realized the cruelty in it all.
I got word that my friend Sara and family had a seat for the parade. I needed lunch and grabbed my first Gyro ( found out they are not from Philadelphia...they are from Baltimore...but still. so good) I needed to get to the opposite side of the Ag/Hort building and I entered through the pine tree forest. It was strangely cool amongst the trees!
I joined the Lietzke/Quinn gang for the parade
I stopped to get my Apple Cider Icee for a buck.....twenty five.
I did notice they have a new Apple Rollover which I might need to try another day!
I got to my post in the Forest and had lots of visitors today! Some Cousins Bruce & Marilyn Thompson stopped by. I took a picture, but it was not good, so when I saw them later at the talent show with Mom, I snapped this picture!
Amy Hanson stopped by and told me I needed to get my Bouncing Auggie at the Augsburg booth in the Education Building.
This is the 5th Anniversary of the Alphabet Forest and sculptor (who made the fairy mountain) made a birthday cake!
After my work was done, I went to the education building to get my bouncing Auggie. Apparently you have to fill out a card, spin a wheel and hope to win....I did it on the first try!
I caught the tail end of the Leinie Lodge talent show (in time to hear the winner) and part of the county show. I have been waiting for the Frozen songs every night, and I was not disappointed! this young lady did a medley!
We decided to stop and pick up our silicone baking mats since we measured all our pans!
Mom & I went to meet the Quinn family at the Ball Park cafe and we relaxed and ate and drank while we waited for Stella to get off work. We consumed; garlic fries, cookies, Mom got a hot dog, Mike went to get a porkchop, and kindly got me Manny's Hawaiian torta.
Hawaiian Torta
Stella arrived with an ear of corn and regaled us with tales of her very bad day. She ate something which gave her a stomach ache, she got a paper cut from a ticket, and some girls she works with were using derogatory words for people at the gates and the day before Stella stood up and told them it was not OK. Today they returned and dumped a pop all over her feet. :( It turns out someone reported them (it was NOT Stella, but they must have assumed it was) She was sticky and surrounded by bees all afternoon. The evening got better at work, and we had fun with friends, and shared some cheese curds. Stella's new favorite food! It stared to rain, so we made our way out to Snelling Gate 5. We had to wait a while for the green light and we think while waiting Stella was pick-pocketed from her backpack. When we got home her iPod touch (from NYC) was gone and she remembered someone bumping into her while we were at the gate. (NOTE** the next day Stella talked to a police officer and apparently there is a pick pocket working Gate 5, so be careful and watch your stuff if you are waiting to cross the street!)
We stayed up late changing passwords and trying to use the "find my iPod" app, but it was already turned off and probably being sold as we cried.
Distance: 14,263 ( I might have made it to 15K, but Mike kindly got my Torta!)
Freebies: Bouncing Auggie, Sweet potato chips at the gate, Hormel chip dip, onmi freeze bands, pennies and milk weed seeds.
Food: cookies, Hawaiian torta, gyro, beer, pork chop, cheese curds, corn, sweet potato chips, apple icee, sundae
Something new: Checked out the Christmas tree exhibit in AG/Hort and saw the butter sculptor at work!
After my work was done, I went to the education building to get my bouncing Auggie. Apparently you have to fill out a card, spin a wheel and hope to win....I did it on the first try!
I caught the tail end of the Leinie Lodge talent show (in time to hear the winner) and part of the county show. I have been waiting for the Frozen songs every night, and I was not disappointed! this young lady did a medley!
We decided to stop and pick up our silicone baking mats since we measured all our pans!
Mom & I went to meet the Quinn family at the Ball Park cafe and we relaxed and ate and drank while we waited for Stella to get off work. We consumed; garlic fries, cookies, Mom got a hot dog, Mike went to get a porkchop, and kindly got me Manny's Hawaiian torta.
Hawaiian Torta
Even Bouncing Auggie had fun!
Stella arrived with an ear of corn and regaled us with tales of her very bad day. She ate something which gave her a stomach ache, she got a paper cut from a ticket, and some girls she works with were using derogatory words for people at the gates and the day before Stella stood up and told them it was not OK. Today they returned and dumped a pop all over her feet. :( It turns out someone reported them (it was NOT Stella, but they must have assumed it was) She was sticky and surrounded by bees all afternoon. The evening got better at work, and we had fun with friends, and shared some cheese curds. Stella's new favorite food! It stared to rain, so we made our way out to Snelling Gate 5. We had to wait a while for the green light and we think while waiting Stella was pick-pocketed from her backpack. When we got home her iPod touch (from NYC) was gone and she remembered someone bumping into her while we were at the gate. (NOTE** the next day Stella talked to a police officer and apparently there is a pick pocket working Gate 5, so be careful and watch your stuff if you are waiting to cross the street!)
We stayed up late changing passwords and trying to use the "find my iPod" app, but it was already turned off and probably being sold as we cried.
Distance: 14,263 ( I might have made it to 15K, but Mike kindly got my Torta!)
Freebies: Bouncing Auggie, Sweet potato chips at the gate, Hormel chip dip, onmi freeze bands, pennies and milk weed seeds.
Food: cookies, Hawaiian torta, gyro, beer, pork chop, cheese curds, corn, sweet potato chips, apple icee, sundae
Something new: Checked out the Christmas tree exhibit in AG/Hort and saw the butter sculptor at work!
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