Comments on: Labor Day at the Minnesota State Fair http://hmunro.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/labor-day-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/ Random observations about writing, photography, travel, and life Tue, 21 May 2013 10:52:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: hmunro http://hmunro.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/labor-day-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/#comment-1345 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:41:52 +0000 http://hmunro.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-1345 I agree with you, Hallysann: Doesn’t that look like heaven — such a carefree moment under a bright blue sky? *Sigh.*

]]> By: Hallysann http://hmunro.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/labor-day-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/#comment-1344 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 09:18:50 +0000 http://hmunro.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-1344 I loved the pictures and description of the fair, but my favourite picture of all is the blue sky with the contrast of the coloured skychairs. :-D
Thanks for sharing an obviously brilliant day.

]]> By: hmunro http://hmunro.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/labor-day-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/#comment-1340 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:22:32 +0000 http://hmunro.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-1340 The fried pickles were *delicious.* They combined a crunchy, slightly-sweet exterior with the squishy, salty goodness of a pickle interior. And you know what I found out yesterday, by total coincidence? Fried pickles are actually a common food in the South. Good thing I live in Minnesota, I guess, or I’d probably be gnawing on those things 24/7. BTW: Glad you liked the bamf chicken. I bet he’d taste pretty good fried, too! :)

]]> By: kluckmeister http://hmunro.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/labor-day-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/#comment-1339 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:59:14 +0000 http://hmunro.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-1339 Ok so seriously on the fried pickle thing: does it just taste like a normal pickle but with warm breading? Of all the things you could fry…

That first chicken is a bamf!

]]> By: hmunro http://hmunro.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/labor-day-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/#comment-1314 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:19:29 +0000 http://hmunro.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-1314 Ha, ha! I love your description of the chicken who looks like he’s tussled with a pillow! You have such a wry wit, and such a way with words, db! :)

The goat backsides were a definite highlight. But by far the most impressive sight was a magnificent Friesian stallion. Too bad none of my shot-on-the-fly photos of him were worth posting. Oh, well. As I say every year: There’s always next year!

]]> By: hmunro http://hmunro.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/labor-day-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/#comment-1312 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:07:50 +0000 http://hmunro.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-1312 Believe me when I say you’re not missing anything in the “fragrances” department, Xpat! One can smell the barns from blocks away — though I think that’s part of the fun. And please, yes, please do go to the Royal Easter Show next year! And take lots of photos, and share them with me and your other eager readers! It’s always fascinating to read about similar events in other countries. It’s a reminder that, although our cultures may differ, humans seem to have an innate need for ceremonies and festivals.

]]> By: XpatScot http://hmunro.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/labor-day-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/#comment-1311 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:00:23 +0000 http://hmunro.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-1311 What a wonderful set of documentary photographs, Heather. Almost like being there (without the inevitable fragrances of food and animals I suspect). Some of the shots would stand tall even without the context. I sense your affection for the Fair in every one of them.Bravo !!!!!

We have a similar event here in Sydney each year called the Royal Easter Show but I’ve only been twice in over 40 years. Maybe I should go next year.

]]> By: dancingbeastie http://hmunro.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/labor-day-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/#comment-1309 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:29:33 +0000 http://hmunro.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-1309 What an entertaining essay on the state fair. It’s nice to see that people still hold on to their rural roots, even in a big city. So many things to comment on, like: the size of those sheep! We have ponies smaller than those giants! And the hilarious chicken who looks like it’s been in a fight with a pillow. And the devil-rooster. And the shot of the goats’ backsides. And that adorable, sad little piglet… Thanks for sharing it all with us. :)

]]> By: Emad http://hmunro.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/labor-day-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/#comment-1308 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:56:13 +0000 http://hmunro.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-1308 Nice !

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