ISF Update #2

Raining with a 100% chance of more rain today = No people. Perfect!

Still zero on mullet count.

The Great Pumpkin

This one placed 5th, but was the only one that actually resembled a pumpkin.

The Infamous Crazy Mouse

Which one of us isn't having fun?

Reporting from Bret Michael's show

Nothing to report.

Now front row

Mickey Rourke?

Appearance at Big and Rich

Frampton

He looks really small on person. Where's the mane?

Drunk?

Under no circumstances. . .

General Lee

Overheard at the Fair #1

"Hey baby, this ride is too exclusive for the Midway"

Lee Township Appreciation Night

Tonight is when all of the east side comes out to shine.

Note to west enders and suburbanites: We travel in packs and can pick you out of the crowd instantly. You have been forewarned!

Tonight's plan is to hang at the hacienda until 9:00-10:00 PM then roll into the fair.

Tool Sale

On sale now!

You too could own this hard to find text showcasing Colorado's Biggest Bucks and Bulls.

On sale now . . .

Anne's Birthday Gift

Yes, who wouldn't want a painting of Grizzly bears in a canoe for their bedroom.

"It's a major prize!"

Van Harden

Oh, my bad. Ice cream was served by local radio personality Van Harden.

For those who like their free ice cream served by pseudo-famous Iowa celebrities, better hurry. Supplies are dwindling.

Ice Cream Stampede

I have never seen so many people wait in line for a thimble of ice cream. Thinking I was missing something, I deftly jumped into line for a sample. Check out the pic below.

Nothing magical, just ice cream. It WAS free I guess.

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ISF Update #1

It's really hot and sunny. Thinking about renting an electric scooter. I wonder if my insurance will pick up the tab. I feel a limp coming on . . .

Iowa State Fair Eve

Two can o' food admission tomorrow. Always a delight. My namesake will also be in attendance. Better dust off my dancin' moves. I wonder if my version of the Macarena could land me on DWTS.

On tap for tomorrow:

Turkey/Chicken calling contest
Big Ram Contest
Famous Dave's Pickle Samples
Chainsaw Sculpturing
Mrs. Grimes Chili Cook Off
Horseshoe Pitching Contest
Barb Wire Art
The Nadas

As well as the usual feats of jackassery.

Stay tuned.

It's not the heat . . .

I really appreciate that summer decided to show up today.

It's Fair time again . . .

I thought I would kick this years blog off with a top ten retrospective from last year's fair:

10. While appealing to humans, dogs generally do not like to be left behind in RV air conditioned comfort.

9. When building a deck for your RV, make sure safety rails are installed.

8. The Fair is not a place to buy pets. You know who you are . . .

7. If you are lucky enough to have front row tickets to Def Leppard, don't lose them. They won't let you in.

6. Never expect to have fun if you take 5 children to the fair. In fact, let me revise that to read, "any children".

5. Grinder!

4. Never ask one of the vendor's in the VI building a question about their product. Time lost will be measured in hours.

3. "May I test drive that tractor, sir?"

2. *Left intentionally blank*

1. Do not serve Captain Morgan to anyone in your immediate party on East Sider Night.

Ye Old Mill