The Big E

Okay, so the stupid user interface (UI) for Blogger on IE8 (Internet Explorer's latest version, which made its way onto my computer uninvited) is screwy. So the photos are in reverse order, and I can't seem to move them. Dern it. Okay, moving on...The Big E. The Big E is The Eastern States Exposition - the biggest fair in New England. It's even bigger than the Del Mar Fair (the "San Diego County Fair"). Check out this mondo spider I saw on the way out!

The cars for the parade

This is much funnier in order, but look at these fried vegetables. Healthy, huh? Can you even recognize that they're veggies?

Here's where they come from. Does anyone believe they're eating healthy here?

4H kids sleep on their cows.
It's true! Here's another one.
A butter sculpture! Hilarious. But seriously, dairy is a big deal here. And let me tell you, Vermont milk is delicious.
Hefty G?!? Pardon me.
I remember being so afraid of the Zipper as a kid. I didn't go on this time, but I could have. Really.
Yes we can be a prize at a fair.
Flannel is supposed to keep you warm, but I think these folks found a loophole, so to speak.
Emilee!!
Isn't it usually Mexican Cantina?
The fall colors are starting to punch.
And a giant turkey leg is bigger than you think.