We did dress up in old fashioned clothing and had our portraits done. I was delighted with all of the choices of costumes and poses. Dressing in fishnet stockings and a saloon girl costume was so out of character for me, and I had an absolute blast in front of the camera. Seeing my Husband dressed up in western wear, holding a shotgun was hitting the "wow factor". He's growing a goatee and it worked so well with his costume, he really looked like he belonged in the old west.
We saw baby alpacas as well as butterflies emerging from their cocoons. I ate two corn dogs, which were two corn dogs too many. That was about as exotic as my experience with RoachCoach dining got today. The crowds in the buildings were overwhelming. Just a huge sea of humanity all swarming from booth to booth. Everything was for sale, from storm shelters to bellydance costumes to caterpillars. It was so much fun listening to the carnies cajoling people to come try games, and hearing the demonstrators with the miniature microphones attached to their heads hawking mixers, cookware and who knows what all. I imagine that most of the folks sitting in the seats in front of them were merely cooling off and relaxing in the airconditioning.
I felt like a child again. The sights, sounds and smells all associated with fairs is something that brings memories long since tucked away. My Grandparents lived in a small town, and their house was a block from the fairgrounds. We'd go to the fair every year as well as an Antique Tractor and Engine Show that was a huge annual event. Seeing the antique tractor display this afternoon reminded me of many happy hours spent with my hand tucked into Grandpa's wandering among the tractors. I could almost smell the apple butter that was made in a huge kettle. Grandpa has been gone for 38 years, but for awhile I could hear his voice and his laughter. Love never dies, and souls live throughout eternity. His reached out and touched mine for a short time today. I know he was with me if only for a while, and I smiled...
We found a vender with all sorts of old fashioned candies. When you go in you're handed a big basket to put things in as you wander through. I ended up getting almost ten pounds of candy in individual pieces as well as rock candy on sticks, coconut bars, candy cigarettes (that's a blast from the past!) and stick candy. I sure won't buy any Halloween candy this year with this stash in the house.
Candy and portraits were the only souvenirs that we bought, but we sure made some memories today.
I love going places with my Husband. He makes every trip we take so much fun and an adventure. We've travelled and seen so many things, all of them memorable. I get excited when he starts googling maps of places, because I know he'll show me new things and places, and that I will get to have experiences that I've not had before.
Tonight we dined at Romano's Macaroni Grill. The food, service and atmosphere are superb every time. We were taking my Husband's Step-Mother out for her birthday. She is such a fun lady, we laugh a lot when we're together. As far as mother-in-laws go, she's a great one. I really enjoy her company.
Today was truly special, and I'll treasure the memory of it. Just a weekend day, the sort of which I want to enjoy again. The fun, laughter and companionship are what makes life worthwhile.
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