End of August

Still trying to catch up from this past summer before talking about Fall.  The last weekend in August we were fortunate to visit with both our families.  Sharon's brother, Kevin and nephew, Lyle participated in the Warrior Run (I think that's the name of it).  It was about 5 miles from the campground we were staying at.  We were going to go watch them but Kevin called and said there wasn't a good viewing area and the terrain was awful for walking.  So, we visited with Connie (Sharon' sister-in-law), Donna (Sharon's sister) and Arlyn (Sharon's brother-in-law) until they were done.  They took quick showers (at the campground) then we went out to eat.  Again, did I think about the camera, NO.  I'm getting very bad lately.

We ate at Jethros, which is a BBQ and Jambalaya restaurant.  Sharon was going to have gumbo but it had spicy sausage in it.  So, she'll just have to wait until we go back to Mississippi for true gumbo and crawdads.

On Sunday, I had a reunion with my siblings.  We met with Sharon's family on Saturday.  Sharon took her camera on Sunday so we did get a couple of pictures.

Some of Marcia's family in this picture.  Her son, Mike, husband, Steve, daughter, Michelle and son, Matt.

Two of Pam's daughters made it, Samantha and Mykie.  In this picture is Jeremy (Sam's husband), Sam, Jersey and Mykie.

 

 

 

Here's Pam with granddaughter, Raegan.

 

 

 

 



And here are my siblings, Marcia, Ron and Pam.  Also in the picture is Marcia's husband, Steve.  If they see this picture, I'm gonna get it.  Makes me wonder if they read these posts.  Ha Ha

The next two days, we took off.  Didn't do anything but lay around the camper, watch tv and read.  It was so much fun.  Later in the week, got new tires on the truck and camper.  Did laundry before the trip back and just got everything ready to head back to Springfield. 

The month of August flew by but we had a great time.

Last Day of the Fair

Thought I'd be done talking about the fair.  NOT!  The last day for us is a sweet/sad time.  We're glad we're to the last day - usually tired but so sorry the fair is over.

We get up early - yes - I'm up and out the door before 8am.  We have breakfast on the fairgrounds then we take in the things we haven't seen or want to revisit.  We have until 1pm when we go back to the volunteer office and start "tearing" down the info and getting ready for next year.

So, this morning we had breakfast at Cindy's Place.  It's kind of nice.  The girls come to the tables (only at breakfast) to see what we want.  Sharon had scrambled eggs/toast.  I had French toast and bacon.  Then we caught the tram up the hill.  Stopped in at Pioneer Hall to watch a fiddling group.  Then we started our walk downhill.  Took in part of the civil war reenactment.  At the time we got there, they were talking about the clothing of the time.

It's been awhile since we saw the chain saw carver so we watched him finish up some of the last pieces.  The auction would be that afternoon.

Then we received a request from Connie to see if we could pick up a duffel bag Kevin saw at the fair.  So that meant we needed to go into the Shoppers Mart.  Definitely not a waste of time.  Bought a couple of new pillows - we did need them.  Getting headaches, etc.  Didn't buy any knives this time.

Had dinner at the Pork Producers.  We both had coupons for a free dinner.  Really didn't want them to go to waste, now did we.

Now, it's off to work to finish out this year's fair.  Got home around 9pm.  The next few days would be finishing the scheduling for next year's fair.  Having dinner with Paula and Ernie at their new Event Barn - forgot to take the camera.  It's truly amazing.  August is almost over.