*To my knowledge, there isn't such a chapter. But there should be.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Looking Forward to The Fair: NC State Fair Sights from 2011
When you think of state fairs, you probably think of loud, garrish carnival rides and crowds waiting in lines for deep-fried whatever is determined to be more offensive than koolaid or bubble gum that year. 
The North Carolina State Fair is certainly that. But it is much, much more. Much of the NC State Fair is quite suitable to civilized, traditional temperaments. -Little Bean and I had a great time!
I'd love to be a proud 'Alpha' (member of the Alpha chapter of the North Carolina Gourd Society). I wonder what their secret handshake is? Do they TP the Zeta house (The Zeta chapter of the American Petunia Society*)?
*To my knowledge, there isn't such a chapter. But there should be.
Hey, just because we liked the quieter, agricultural side of the fair doesn't mean we didn't partake in some oohy gooey, deep-fried fair awesomeness.
A major focus of the fair is remembering the State's preindustrial past. Blacksmiths, basket weavers, homemade apple cider rekindle long-ago memories in the older visitors and spark curiousity in young fair goers who have never that side of North Carolina life.
*To my knowledge, there isn't such a chapter. But there should be.
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Now the mystery of who TP'ed our house has been solved (after 40 years); thank you for this service Mr. Trailer. Gourd Society members, consider yourself on notice...and look out!
Hmmmmmm....sandwich with orange goo....
Hmmmmmm.....powdered doughnut.....
Are black and white shoes from previous post still available?
President, APS,
"Chinch bugs, Manganese...I lot of people don't even know what that is..." Now that I've demonstrated my horticultural knowledge, can I rush Zeta?
Dear Uncle,
That'orange goo' was fine French Chevre or so the carnie told me.
Homer,
It's fried dough. Shame, shame. No Tilt-a-Whirl for you.
강남스타일,
They are now safely in my personal collection and are not for sale. Thanks for asking though.
Was there any midget bowling at the State Fair? How about goat roping and pig races? Did they have the life-size statue of Michael Jordan made entirely out of butter again this year? Memories from my childhood.
As a small person who raises hogs and really enjoys butter, I am offended by your lack of sensitivity, Mr. Trad.
Anon 12:35,
Rather than respond, I'll let commenter 'Timmy' take care of my light work.
Timmy,
You should gladly take care of my light work since you unfairly besmirched me with untrue 'heightism' and 'dairyism' accusations.
Hmmmmmm.....butter statue...
That last picture reminds me of the olden days on Dog Island.
I miss Dog Island.
So maybe I did the jump the gun with my accusations, Mr. Trad, it's just that I'm tired of all these non-vertically-challenged types looking down on me. And don't you dare laugh at my unfortunate choice of words.
How is the Old Navy football team doing this year?
我々は日本でトラッド、あなたのブログのトレーラーの非常に多くのファンです。いつ東京に来るのだろうか？
Mssrs. Va Expat et Weekender,
Yes....Dog Island. It is inhospitable and yet it beckons like a siren's call, does it not?
Timmy,
If it makes you feel better, I'm 6'1", 175 lbs and it's done NOTHING for me, that I'm aware of. And I find your way with words to be quite eloquent.
Chuck,
If you're referring to that great old institution in Annapolis, go to http://www.navysports.com/sports/m-footbl/navy-m-footbl-body.html
If you're referring to the retailer Old Navy, Ralph Lauren Rugby squashed them 68 -0.
Japan Trad,
I am humbled that Trailer Trad is appreciated in Japan and I would be honored to visit the beautiful city of Tokyo. -Lil' Bean would like to live there!
The CAPTCHA reads "Nachos." Makes me kinda hungry....
I like North Carolina, it's a nice place.
Thank you for the encouragement, Mr. Trad, you are a very kind man.
Agreed, North Carolina is much nicer than South Carolina...but it's no Virginia.
I'll admit that North Carolina is a very nice place, Anonymous, but, according to the latest U.S. Census, there are more dwarfs (aka midgets) living in Michigan than any other U.S. state or territory.
Plus, you can buy a 3 BR house in Detroit for less than the cost of a 2013 Ford Explorer.
We probably won't be seeing any gray meat sandwiches with orange goo on the first weekend of November, will we? Looking forward to it, gentlemen.
We think you got Seoul!
Where is this Dog Island?
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