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goopysolelady
10-18-2010, 04:20 PM
Thought it might be fun to see how others in our diverse country live, work and play. How do you spend your day? Where do you live? Show us your small towns, large cities, farms, place of work, school activities, etc.

We live in "small town USA" located west of Houston in farming/ranching country. Our county fair is held every October and the entire county joins in the fun.
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16114.jpg

The US Flag and the Texas flag fly proudly over the entrance to the fairgrounds.
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16097.jpg

A parade through our town signals the official opening. This year the Bellville Heritage Cowgirls served as parade marshals.
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16079.jpg

Our elected county officals (hubby is on the other side of the float!) take the day off from business to ride a float in the parade. The theme this year was to have your float represent a country western song. They all joked that their song should be, "Take This Job and Shove It"!

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16080.jpg

This is one of my favorites this year ... The Beverly Hillbillies:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16094.jpg

DGD rode the Chamber of Commerce float as winner of Little Miss Mistletoe last Christmas:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16087.jpg

Youngest DGD was on her pre-school float:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16088.jpg

Cars park in every available spot:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16095-1.jpg

Entering fairgrounds after parade ... dress is western but notice young ladies in long white dresses (they were parade participants):
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16103.jpg

goopysolelady
10-18-2010, 04:48 PM
Parade Marshals at the luncheon honoring them and local government officials:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16108.jpg

Around the fairgrounds:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16110.jpg

A necessity!
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16109.jpg

Grand Champion decorated cake:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16157.jpg

4-H and FHA entries:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16158.jpg

Hand made quilt entries:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16159.jpg

DH is a member of the Fair Board and "moves" to the fairgrounds during the 5 day run.
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16100.jpg

...and so do many others!
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16099.jpg

Yours truly and BFF with granddaughters enjoying some quiet time after dinner at the campsite:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16132.jpg

DD and her BFF:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16138.jpg

Livestock Barn:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16152.jpg

Youth Livestock Auction with record sales this year of $800,000+ raised for exhibiters:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16156-1.jpg

goopysolelady
10-18-2010, 08:36 PM
PRCA Championship Rodeo:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16150.jpg

Hamburgers at the 4-H stand:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16121.jpg

...after enjoying some of the best barbecue in Austin County for lunch:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16115.jpg

And we can't forget the carnival with friends:

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16175.jpg
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16071.jpg

Yes ... I'm tall enough!!!
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16061.jpg
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16177.jpg

Thursday night entertainment, Sunny Sweeney:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16123.jpg

Part of the Saturday night crowd:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16191.jpg
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16190.jpg

Time to say goodnight:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16119.jpg

Kinda lonely after the crowds leave:
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Fair%202010/October16162.jpg :tink: