But first, it’s that time of the year again. We all packed up and went to the Puyallup Fair yesterday. We didn’t lug the camera along, as we had enough to hang on to already, but did take a few photos with our camera phones. (Did you realize that it takes about six pairs of hands to manage two small children at a fair?)
We looked at more kinds of rabbits than I knew existed, rode rides (some of us), ate Elephant Ears (no, I didn’t even bother to calculate WW points for those), looked at the crafts, and watched the Mutton Busting contest. I didn’t get pictures of that one, but none of us could quite figure out why you would put a three-year old child on a terrified sheep, wearing flip-flops, no less. It was funny, but in a disturbing, watching a car wreck sort of way. Here are a few photos of the rest of the day.
For some reason, I didn’t take any pictures of the knitted items in the craft pavilion, but this crocheted doll caught my eye. I’ve blocked out the names of the winner to protect the innocent, but note that this thing won a blue ribbon. I don’t mean to offend anyone here, but WTF? I’m sure that there is some little girl somewhere who would like this on her nightstand, but this would just give me nightmares. Kris, you and I are so entering the fair next year. Surely we can beat this.
The kids rode the kiddie rides. Those of you who have been with me for awhile might remember this one from last year that George and I dared to ride.
We rode the one on the right, the Turbo Force. That was last year. We just chickened out this year. The only scarier ride is that slingshot thing on the left, and there is not enough yarn in the world that could induce me to strapping myself into that thing. Maybe next year.
Here’s Alicia and Penelope. I’m not sure either one of them realized what they were standing in front of, but John, being the guy that he is, couldn’t pass up the opportunity for a good photo.
Note that Penelope is having a very good time. So did Sam:
So did I. After enjoying the crowds, and the junk food, and the legions of screaming children, John and I needed a respite, and found the wine garden:
The people at the wine tasting booth said that the Fair organizers couldn’t ignore the fact that wine is a big agricultural crop in Washington, so had to include it in the fun.
I conned George into holding the sock for a picture. I finally figured out how the Harlot gets away with this one. You stuff the sock into their hands, jump back and shoot before they know what hit them.
And Sam, at the end of the day.
Whew, that’s over with for another year.
Here are the socks, done:
I’ll post Project Specs next time. I’m off to cast on the next pair.
Oh my – the Kids and Boobs picture is just too funny. Gotta love the fair. At our local county fair, kaity and I checked out all the knitted wares and thought the same as you did – we can certainly compete with this!
Your socks look great. I love mine. They feel really nice to wear, too. Looks like a fun day at the fair. 🙂
So who was wearing the flip flops? The kid or the terrified sheep? ba dum bum….
Love the socks and the knitting action shots!
So next year when you’re 50 you’ll thro caution to the wind and get on that hair raising “ride”? yikes, I’d have to be 150 – or 15, I had no fear then!
The striping on those socks is too cool!
Don’t you wish you could sleep that soundly!? He looks so cute! Love the socks. I need to knit my club sock yarn soon!
You are cranking out projects! My trip to the Northwest taught me how to pronouce Puyallup correctly.
Socks are lovely. I just wish self stripping yarn would not pool that bad!
Have several on the same lines. Wonder if we could go on a sock knitting riot and demand non-pooling yarn!
I agree, always wondered how can people be brave enough the waste their time on stuff like the doll. But then again, they might say I am nuts for knitting never ending shawls!
I betcha that doll has a roll of toilet paper up her skirt! hahahaha
My aunt has knit “seasonal” dolls like the one you have a picture of and they are in her curio cabinet. She must have one for every month of the year and one for each season. I’m with you…..seems like talent mispent..LOL The “boob” picture is too funny!
I LOVE that sock yarn!!
Your socks are awesome. Slowest knitter my arse! Now, if someone could just push me around in the stroller at the fair, I could get some knitting done!
Looks like a great time was had by all. I especially liked seeing the knitting part. Your socks look great – that colorway looks familiar.
I had to laugh at the doll. I remember making those in my childhood – they were all the rage! Right along with sock monkeys (which have actually become quite fashionable lately). I got exhausted just reading your post! Glad you had fun – and the socks are great. I love that picot edge.
Great socks! The colourway is lovely. I’ve almost finished my third pair of socks, and am starting to understand the sock-knitting compulsion. :0)
Those yucky crocheted dolls have been at every county fair craft display I have ever seen–in my opinion, they’re one step away from the crocheted toilet paper cozy. They should NEVER win a ribbon!!!
OK, I’m better now. Love the boob shot, by the way.
Great day, and I’m SO glad you said that about the doll. I was holding my breath, wondering if you were going to…praise it.
You can’t get me on those rides. My middle ear would explode and the people below me would not happy.
*giggling at knocked-out Sam* That’s too cute. I love it when the little ones have had a good time and it shows. I don’t know about you.. but I’d have NEVER gotten on that Turbo force.. I think it’s scarier than the sling shot thingy :)) But you got to hang out with the socks and the wine, and that makes the day hands down.
The photo of Sam made me laugh out loud – (whilst sitting alone, in the hospital staff room) – now everyone’s giving me strange looks…
The kids in front of chest picture is a hoot(ers)! 🙂 Thanks for the tip on getting people to hold socks for pictures. 😀