It wasn’t as crowded as the time I went a couple of years ago. Seriously, sometimes maneuvering was the like the walking equivalent of a downtown traffic jam. This year was much better but the state of North Carolina could invest in some more seating areas. I had this big plan on everything I was going to eat and sadly didn’t even come close to accomplishing that. I had some fries because I always get fries at fairs. The ones on top were halfway decent but a few at the bottom were like hot greasy globs of potatoes. Still having a problem with getting fries actually prepared how I like them here. *shrugs* I had a slice and a half of really doughy pizza that just sat in my stomach for awhile taking up valuable room. I was kind of disappointed. I never did find my deep fried key lime pie. I did see the deep fried oreo pie but I was still waiting to digest that pizza dough. I did have a deep fried thin mint cookie. It was meh! The batter was weird kind of soggy, chewy, and lukewarm. It was serviceable but I’m glad I didn’t pay for it. The slushes were pretty blah. It was a cup of syrup with a snow mall in the middle. The ribbon fries looked delicious but the serving was huge and it’s definitely not something you could walk around and eat comfortably. Next year though I will get some in my tummy. I was really looking forward to the honey sticks. I didn’t buy enough. Next year I need to at least double the amount I got and probably triple if not quadruple it. Seriously, they’re yummy. I especially liked the strawberry, lemon, lime, and orange flavored honey sticks. I ended up having to share one after I posted pics on Facebook. Stupid Facebook!
The Romney supporters were out and about at the fair. People were walking around with his damn yard signs. Some idiot attached a sign to the top of his baby’s stroller. Seriously who does that?! I think one thing I dislike about election “season” is how obnoxious supporters of all candidates can be. It’s like those hypocritical pious twatwaffle assholes who post statuses like “He is the reason for the season” every Christmas. Shut the fuck up! Vote for and support whoever you want but don’t ram that shit down people’s throats especially outside of the political arena.
Sprint’s wack ass coverage ruined a cool video I had taken at the fair. Mind you my phone acted normally until I wanted to take the video and check-in on Facebook. Kept getting roaming warning messages every couple of minutes or so. The pop up warnings caused my video to stop recording but I didn’t know this at the time. Guess in the future I’ll just put the phone in airplane mode before recording because of dumb ass Sprint’s coverage.
Speaking of Sprint, my phone, the Samsung Galaxy Note II, is finally available. It’s $100 more than I was hoping it would be. While I want the phone so badly I almost do the pee pee dance whenever I think about it, I’m not sure I want to upgrade and tie myself to Sprint for another two years if they’re coverage is going to continue being sucky where I live and iffy whenever I go out. I’m almost ready to say fuck the discount and jump ship to Verizon or AT&T. If I could get a discount for one of them then it might be a done deal. I’m trying to wait hoping they improve but with each passing day I’m hating Sprint more and more.
I finally got a deep fryer. I absolutely ♥ french fries and it’s nice to finally be able to have them the way I want.
I like that we have the option to vote early here. Besides a minor snafu the process was quick and painless. I don’t think I’m ever going to vote on the actual election day ever again unless I have to.
I renewed my domain registrations again. Every year for the past several I’ve really wondered if I should renew. It’s not cost prohibitive or anything but with the state of blogging today it’s more of a why bother issue. I like the name of my site and at least a few other people do too based on the inquiries from certain domain registries. Sometimes I think it would be easier to just go back to Blogger or WordPress but I’m not going to let someone scoop up the name Freakytopia for free. Now if some adult site wants to buy it then hit the contact me link and make me an offer worth my time. Anyway thanks to the people who still find time to comment. I appreciate it.
Yes, I took the train to the TX State Fair…it was better than the cost & headache of parking…I didnt get to eat all the fair food I wanted either. Next year & a new Big Tex I’ll be there!
Ohh a deep fryer..cool gotta love the small kitchen appliances.
You failed to answer the most important question. What did you bring back for the D-O-G? I know you got him something assuming he let you in the door after smelling all that fair food on you.
Yep, it was a last minute birthday present. I love it sooooo much.
Yeah the D-O-G will have to wait until next year for something from the Fair too.
He did have a house guest that was smaller than him, but he was scared of the little Boston terrier.
Boooooo! That’s not right.
Scared? The dog who went to war with the squirrels is scared of a Boston terrier? Tell me it isn’t so? I don’t even want to live in this word anymore. :Tears:
I haven’t been to a state fair in years. Austin has a rodeo, not a fair, but it’s in the late winter/early spring. the state fair’s in Dallas, but I’m not driving all the way there just to go to the fair and spend more money. i do miss all the fair foods, though. 🙁 Hopefully my next city will have a fair.
My phone service has started to be more than a little spotty too. well, the internet service, at least. i rarely make calls, so i can’t comment on that. i’m not sure if it’s Sprint or my phone. really wishing i’d gotten the SIII instead. oh, well…
what exactly are honey sticks? even though I know they’re not, they do sound kinda naughty… 😉
I hadn’t been to Michigan’s state fair since I was a kid and I could actually get into that one for free. Now it’s no more. I went to NC’s state fair a few years ago and this year. I think I’ll be going every year. You could always move here. :Delicious:
My internet always seems to be spotty on 3G and I rarely get a good, consistent 4G Wimax signal. I’m hesitant to upgrade my phone because now I at least have some chance at getting 4G but once I upgrade if LTE isn’t up then I’m stuck on that slow ass 3G. If I don’t get my Samsung Galaxy Note II I’m getting the SIII.
Well a picture of the honey sticks can be found right under the second paragraph. They’re plastic straws filled with natural or flavored honey that can be enjoyed as a standalone snack or used as a sweetener in drinks, on foods, etc. I love the flavored ones! How can you make something so sweet and delicious into something naughty?
Remember I told you my back-up plan is to move to NC, stay with you, and not pay any rent? on second thought, that needs to be Plan A. 😀 all kidding aside, i’ve never been to NC. i need to visit.
for some stupid reason Austin still doesn’t have LTE, so I’m stuck with 3G.
oh, i saw the picture. for some reason i thought there was something more to them than being a flavored stick of honey… over-thinking it.
You should visit. I’d like to the visit TX on the one day it’s under 100 degrees during the day. LOL. Austin is supposed to be the place to be and I’ve always wanted to check out the Alamo Drafthouse Cineama among other places.
I could’ve sworn Austin was one of the first cities to get it. We’re supposed to have it but I don’t know anyone with a newer phone on Sprint here to see for sure. Regardless when in doubt with Sprint, just assume the worst.
It’s just sealed straws full of ooey gooey flavored honey. *drools*
November is really the best time to visit Austin to beat the heat. the weather usually acts right and it feels a little like fall. it was in the 80s a few days ago. :-/
well, you know i’m not too fond of Austin, but it is a great place for techies. and Alamo is very cool. that’s where i prefer to go when we see movies. it’s just a better movie experience.
just found out they started rolling LTE out in Austin a few weeks ago. but, i still just have 3G service. San Antonio got it before us.
Cool so do I need to make reservations at Hotel BW or just come on by? :Pleasure:
Yes, that’s definitely a plus for Austin. Still that heat is a very intimidating con. I’ve heard that about the Alamo. I think there’s a small effort to get one here. I hope it happens.
Sprint is the worst kind of tease ever. I hope that Japanese company that’s buying them ramps up their LTE network rather quickly.