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2011 MN State Fair, Trip 2

Nick and I headed to the fair on Sunday afternoon. We met up with Travis, Marshall and Karen, and their two chil’ns. I started off the eating festivities with Deep Fried Pickles. Unfortunately I didn’t order the kind with the cream cheese filling. Woops. Next time for sure.

We ordered a bucket of Sweet Martha’s Cookies to share—a must when you’re in a big group—and headed toward Machinery Hill to avoid the mass crowds. While everyone gathered around 3rd Lair to watch the skate show, I wandered to the Custom Fitted Toe Ring booth and got me a custom fitted toe ring. It is totally awesome. There’s a picture below. Sorry for the dirty feet. At least you didn’t have to touch them. Here’s a video of a cool bicycle trick to make up for it.

The Sunnies in a Boat at Giggles were exceptionally delicious. Well worth the hefty price tag. I ate them while we watched the Iron Jack show. Actually, they were long gone by the time the show started because we got there an hour early. I didn’t mind. We got to sit in the shade.

One of the highlights of this particular trip was seeing the woman man in the teeny tiny volleyball shorts and bullet belt. From the back, he was very deceiving. From the front, his chops couldn’t be mistaken. He did have nice legs, though…

2011 MN State Fair, Trip 1

This year, Nick, Blog Reader Kristen, and I kicked off the fair festivities on day one! It was a beautiful day; the temp held steady at 80° and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. We arrived around 2 PM and headed in to get some grub.

The first item on the agenda was to get Nick the traditional About a Foot Long Hot Dog. After that, Corn Dogs (not Pronto Pups cuz they suck) were enjoyed all around. Kristen and I hit up French Meadow Bakery and Cafe, where I got a cup of delicious Black Currant Iced Tea. We also splitsied a Butcher Boy Steak Sandwich with yummy toppings such as banana and bell peppers. Much other food was enjoyed.

On the way out, BRK was distracted by a jewelry stand in Heritage Square. While she was making a purchase, I spotted this really super cute owl necklace and made Nick buy it for me.

2010 MN State Fair, trip 1

This year Nick, Curtis, Blog Reader Kristen, and I started state fair season off with a bang on Friday 8/27. Yes, you read that correctly—Curtis was in attendance. I can blame it on thank Rush for playing at the Grand Stand. Unfortunately I forgot to get photographic evidence that he was there, but I highly doubt he’ll deny it since then he wouldn’t be able to say he saw Rush. Although, he can deny wearing the Rush concert t-shirt…

Instead of taking the bus, we drove to the fair and parked on the grounds which was a first for us all. It worked out well because, while the cklahrs were at the Rush concert, Nick and I got to take a little nappy nap in the explorer, while listening to said concert.

I ate many deliciously unhealthy food items throughout the day which probably let to me feeling nauseated later. Nothing that water and some more food couldn’t cure though. Items consumed by me were:

  • 2 corn dogs w/ mustard (not at the same time)
  • been and beef taco w/sour cream (Taco King)
  • black currant iced tea (French Meadow Bakery and Café)
  • Cherry Coke (in souvenir refillable mug)
  • Coke Zero (from Butcher Boys, $1 refill, mug savings of $2)
  • Tiny Tim mini donuts
  • cheese pizza (Vescio’s)
  • garlic bread w/marinara sauce (Italian Junction)
  • corn on the cob
  • Fresh French Fries

Kristen heard about some sort of Vanilla Lavender Cupcake at French Meadow Bakery and Café, that’s why we stopped there. I can’t say I liked the Lavender flavored frosting. It tasted like I was eating something that should be put on my body. However the black current iced tea was delicious. It wasn’t sweetened and didn’t need to be. All I know is that I want to drink more of it.

Overall, it was a great way to start the fair season! Hopefully Curtis will make it back to the fair before 2013.

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