A FARE FOR THE FAIR?

Note to all, and self - bring cash to the fair...because they don't take credit card! Seriously, try walking to 3 entrances (not close together), just to find that out. Then sending Jim and Pete up the block to a bank to see if they have an ATM - all on Magnolia. It was a sight! Even got to see a man get arrested, up close and personal.
But enough about Melodrama on Magnolia... on Saturday, we went to the Tennessee Valley Fair and had a good ole' time indeed! We didn't do much riding on rides, but we did a lot of people watching!!!! Also, Jim and Pete went to see all the agri-prizes up in the hall and tested their skills of photography - which I think both of them are becoming obsessive about!
The fair, as always, was loaded with fabulous fair food and we indulged in those giant turkey legs, a corndog, an elephant ear (a flatter solid funnel cake), and a MONSTER BAG OF COTTON CANDY...which, when ingested after not living a year of much sugar, actually causes you to become drunk on sugar. Sugar drunk. It's silly!
Still, we saw interesting things and people. However being at the fair, I recognized I'm really starting to settle in here in Knoxville. We ran into the spectaular Randall, Becky and Willy - whom I hope we'll get to see more of and I realized, I may belong?! I mean, part of settling into a town is really setting roots and growing your friendship garden right? Up till now, Nashville left me feeling a bit hesitant to trust any new "friends". After the Easton trip, I've realized it's good to take some risks and open up to those who really do seem interested in friendship...life is too short not to see what's possible right? Anyway...who knew the Fair would be so enlightening...oh, and it's $9.00 for an adult admission - have FUN!