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Yesterday, gentle reader, was our local agricultural show.
I wandered along, not because I have any strong interest in matters agricultural, but because of the photo opportunities it usually presents. I wasn't disappointed.
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Sideshow alley. |
Sideshow alley is these days an anachronism. Perhaps the sparse crowd was an indication. Having said that, those that were there were having a great time on all the usual rides, and the shooting galleries persist.
The signs were entertaining.
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Creative use of language - French or English? |
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Guns actually go bang. |
Maybe this is the future - nerf guns instead of 22s?
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Attendant looking bored. |
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Getting your ducks in a row.
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Everything is possible at your local Ag show, even your hand in wax.
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Why? |
Show bags are still a thing. I can remember when they were called sample bags, and were free.
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Where would we be without China?
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There were celebrities (Costa Georgiadis)
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There was the occasional Alpaca. |
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And a camel or two. |
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Produce was displayed.
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Send in the Clowns.
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The Dagwood Dogs were there. |
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And a ferris wheel. |