Goin' to the Fair

I love the NC State Fair - there's just something about the mix of sawdust, fried pickles, goats and rides of questionable safety. This year we went with Matt, Paula, and our friend Catherine, who was down from Mozambique via NY to volunteer for the Obama campaign.



Our first stop: The UNC TV (PBS) tent to visit Curious George


Holding baby chicks & ducks




The great pumpkin - 632 lbs


Our first year trying the rides - we started out low-key with the carousel


Waiting in line for the spinning dragons


Upping the ante on the Caterpillar Coaster