Actually, it's been the first time I was at the fair in over 10 years, and I was surprised at the changes. Our area always used to be big into agriculture and kids were into 4-H so there were at least 5 barns full of animals for 4-H competitions. This year, all the animals were in one barn except for the horses that had their own but there were only 7 entered (used to be 2 barns for the horses alone!).
I just think it's sad that so many kids don't participate in things like 4-H anymore. I guess video games and TV have become their hobby now. Especially here where it's mainly rural. I personally think it is it parent's responsibility to get their kids out their actually doing something productive. But, that's just my opinion.
I did win a prize though! It was a tip jar for one of the volunteer fire depts so it went to a good cause. I won.....a Grizzly Bear Lamp!! It is the CHEESIEST thing you could ever see, but I LOVE it! The post has two resin grizzy bears climbing it to get to the bee's nest, and one has his tongue out. Actually, it goes well in our family room because it is done in blue and browns and has a fire place so it's perfect for the end table. Plus...I WON something!
Well, I also won yet another tool set for DH on a tip jar for another fire dept, so we're both happy. And, I ate like a pig! Apple chips with carmel sauce, open pit roast beef sandwich with horseradish and onions, and a HUGE blooming onion. Yeah, my stomach doesn't like me too much today, but it was worth it! Just had to share.
I just think it's sad that so many kids don't participate in things like 4-H anymore. I guess video games and TV have become their hobby now. Especially here where it's mainly rural. I personally think it is it parent's responsibility to get their kids out their actually doing something productive. But, that's just my opinion.
I did win a prize though! It was a tip jar for one of the volunteer fire depts so it went to a good cause. I won.....a Grizzly Bear Lamp!! It is the CHEESIEST thing you could ever see, but I LOVE it! The post has two resin grizzy bears climbing it to get to the bee's nest, and one has his tongue out. Actually, it goes well in our family room because it is done in blue and browns and has a fire place so it's perfect for the end table. Plus...I WON something!
Well, I also won yet another tool set for DH on a tip jar for another fire dept, so we're both happy. And, I ate like a pig! Apple chips with carmel sauce, open pit roast beef sandwich with horseradish and onions, and a HUGE blooming onion. Yeah, my stomach doesn't like me too much today, but it was worth it! Just had to share.
