ajrwdwgirl
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Those look nasty.
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Those look nasty.
ajrwdwgirl
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Ok here are some pictures from the Minnesota State Fair. Once we finally got in, traffic and parking were horrendous, I really needed a beer and some food.
I started with a beer sampler, I took a picture listing the beers but when I asked the guy which ones were which he had no idea. Ugh, I used my picture of the descriptions to try to figure it out and I think I for sure picked out 2.
Brad found a friend. Haha!
Then we stopped for bacon wrapped tots.
And they came with a cheese sauce that was really good. I might have sipped it when the tots were gone, no need to waste it!
We walked around for a bit and got cheese curds. There are a few stands but this one is the best, the curds come from Wisconsin. From a town not too far away from me.
Then we got an order of General Tsao (probably spelling it wrong) tacos. This was one of our favorites.
I started with a beer sampler, I took a picture listing the beers but when I asked the guy which ones were which he had no idea. Ugh, I used my picture of the descriptions to try to figure it out and I think I for sure picked out 2.
Brad found a friend. Haha!
Then we stopped for bacon wrapped tots.
And they came with a cheese sauce that was really good. I might have sipped it when the tots were gone, no need to waste it!
We walked around for a bit and got cheese curds. There are a few stands but this one is the best, the curds come from Wisconsin. From a town not too far away from me.
Then we got an order of General Tsao (probably spelling it wrong) tacos. This was one of our favorites.
Songbird76
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Just tell them if they want to go, they'd better start saving their allowance.
ajrwdwgirl
Premium Member
Soon it was time for another beer, at least it was almost 10:00-10:30 am by then! This one is called the Hells ya you Betchya from Summitt brewing, which is a well known brewery in the area. This was a very lovely beer a little fruity but too sweet just a hint of it.
Then we checked out some of the displays in the agricultural building.
Then we went to the dairy building which also included meat stuff. I found a turkey.
They fair carves all the āQueenā contestants heads out of butter. This poor girl had to sit in the refrigerator for a couple hours while her head was carved in butter.
I found a moose friend.
And time for another beer. A chocolate chip cookie beer. It was okay.
Then we checked out some of the displays in the agricultural building.
Then we went to the dairy building which also included meat stuff. I found a turkey.
They fair carves all the āQueenā contestants heads out of butter. This poor girl had to sit in the refrigerator for a couple hours while her head was carved in butter.
I found a moose friend.
And time for another beer. A chocolate chip cookie beer. It was okay.
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SteveBrickNJ
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I went out directly after reading your post. Already done.
ajrwdwgirl
Premium Member
Our next treat was low carb, pepperoni chips with a roasted red pepper dip. Very yummy.
And I had a blueberry beer. I was very afraid it was be super sweet but it was and it was delicious!
Just us roaming around.
And a look at one of the sky ways.
Then we got scone bites that were stuffed with Nutella and marshmallows and Earth wings (cauliflower in a bbq type sauce).
A closer look at the scone bites.
Then we made a stop at the Minnesota Wild booth!
And I had a blueberry beer. I was very afraid it was be super sweet but it was and it was delicious!
Just us roaming around.
And a look at one of the sky ways.
Then we got scone bites that were stuffed with Nutella and marshmallows and Earth wings (cauliflower in a bbq type sauce).
A closer look at the scone bites.
Then we made a stop at the Minnesota Wild booth!
Songbird76
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It looks like an airport. I'm not a fan, but it will definitely appeal to some. I like a more homey feel. But if I was just looking for a cheap place to stay for a few nights, it would be fine.
ajrwdwgirl
Premium Member
Last fair post.
We got Big Fat Bacon, bacon on a stick.
A look at the fair grounds. It was really busy today, especially for opening day. Probably because the weather was perfect today and tomorrow it is supposed to pour all day.
Hubs got a lot of compliments on his shirt.
No visit to the fair is complete without two things, cheese curds (already had them) and Sweet Marthaās Cookies!
We got the big bucket and we ate a total of four of them there then bagged them up to bring home.
We also shared a pronto pup too at some point no picture though.
And our last dish before heading out was bacon wrapped pork belly! Which was good but needed a dipping sauce of some sort.
So we had a good and food filled day. But at least we shared all the food, well not the beer that was all mine. And we ended up walking 6 miles! Hope you liked a little peek at the Minnesota Fair!
We got Big Fat Bacon, bacon on a stick.
A look at the fair grounds. It was really busy today, especially for opening day. Probably because the weather was perfect today and tomorrow it is supposed to pour all day.
Hubs got a lot of compliments on his shirt.
No visit to the fair is complete without two things, cheese curds (already had them) and Sweet Marthaās Cookies!
We got the big bucket and we ate a total of four of them there then bagged them up to bring home.
We also shared a pronto pup too at some point no picture though.
And our last dish before heading out was bacon wrapped pork belly! Which was good but needed a dipping sauce of some sort.
So we had a good and food filled day. But at least we shared all the food, well not the beer that was all mine. And we ended up walking 6 miles! Hope you liked a little peek at the Minnesota Fair!
Songbird76
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Wow, those tacos look yummy. But the beer flight....how can someone work at a beer stand and not know what the beers are? How does one get what they order? That doesn't seem like he's very competent.
Just out of curiosity, have you ever had Shullsberg cheese? My cousin owns the Shullsberg creamery. Well, my cousin's husband. I don't like cheese unless it's melted, so I've never had it, but my mom and my brother used to LOVE the cheese curds when we visited. I vaguely remember touring the factory when I was really little, and the only thing I remember is that I thought it smelled horrid.
Songbird76
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So how did you do it if you didn't use flames?
Goofyernmost
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One word.... Caterpillars! Those were everywhere when I was a kid, but, I don't remember the exact sequence, whether caterpillars are hatched from them or moths or butter flies come from Caterpillar cocoons, or both.
Could be that was an old wive's tail, but I remember going out with my Grandfather and burning them. I also remember trees that were literally covered by caterpillars at the time. As a kid I was unsure of the sequence of stuff, but, I can also remember them falling on your head out of the trees. I've really had no close exposure for the last 60 years, but, I do remember those huge cocoons.
Speaking of nature... Weird thing, a least to me. Picture this... you are sitting there minding your own business when you happen to see a spider that would make Superman jump back. Big, huge, mean looking just standing there watching you. By some strange miracle a random book
happens to fall smack on the center of that particular evil looking spider. Oops! Another unfortunate literary accident, right? Anyway, not wanting to step over this sad sight constantly I opted to clean up the remains. Here comes something I wasn't expecting. When I respectfully retrieved the carcass for a proper burial, all around the body was a small army of tiny, tiny, tiny baby spiders. At first I thought they were just specs of dirt, (I've never been accused of being the worlds greatest housekeeper). No, they started moving around. Honestly they were so small I could barely make out the bodies and the gazillions of tiny legs. To make matters worse this one "accident" lead to a spider genocide. It seemed like the humane thing to do. Usually spiders don't bother me because they do manage to keep a lot of the other bug like critters down to a minimum, but, this was almost a 911 call.
Cesar R M
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Seems you both had an awesome time! would have loved to try these food thingies too!
SteveBrickNJ
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Flames would set the tree on fire. I got a ladder....climbed up and then cut it down. I rather loose a couple branches than lose the tree.
SteveBrickNJ
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Wow. That' somethin'!One word.... Caterpillars! Those were everywhere when I was a kid, but, I don't remember the exact sequence, whether caterpillars are hatched from them or moths or butter flies come from Caterpillar cocoons, or both.
Could be that was an old wive's tail, but I remember going out with my Grandfather and burning them. I also remember trees that were literally covered by caterpillars at the time. As a kid I was unsure of the sequence of stuff, but, I can also remember them falling on your head out of the trees. I've really had no close exposure for the last 60 years, but, I do remember those huge cocoons.
Speaking of nature... Weird thing, a least to me. Picture this... you are sitting there minding your own business when you happen to see a spider that would make Superman jump back. Big, huge, mean looking just standing there watching you. By some strange miracle a random book
Goofyernmost
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If I recall, all he did was burn the vessel enough to end it's purpose which burnt to quickly to catch the tree on fire. I think he did it because when they came out they ate all the foliage off the trees.
Songbird76
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I JUST commented to DH that I loved that Brad wore the T-shirt that says he only came for the food!
Songbird76
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Right....but....just taking them out of the tree doesn't destroy them, right? Don't you need to destroy the nest?
Songbird76
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@Cesar R M , my friend in Vancouver says she will keep her eye open, but that housing is REALLY expensive right now. She says she pays $1300 a month for 700 sq. ft. If she finds something, I will send you a PM.