Great photos, job and Jeff.
Alan: You are much too kind, my friend. I think we each indulged in two of those monstrosities that day. Thank heavens the fair only comes around once a year.
Ale: Thanks! I really miss wearing my straws.
Eric: Many thanks, neighbor! Seems that...
The ever popular concession of the Midwest Dairy Association. All-you-can-drink white & chocolate milk for $1.
Good stuff.
Canvasback drake at the MN Department Of Natural Resources pavillion.
American Wigeon and Redhead drake sharing the same pond.
Helpful DNR staffer.
One of...
'Uwharrie's Showdown', a beautiful 12 year old chestnut Saddlebred gelding eyeing my hat for his morning snack.
The Cattle Barn, built in 1921, among the largest structures at the fair.
Confident young lady leading her charge to the judging.
Final touch-up trimming. We visited with...
Even toddlers love their corn.
No reason to question the statistics, which indicate our state fair to be the second largest in America, and the largest based upon average daily attendance.
The Iceman cometh.
Most of the current livestock barns were built in the '20s to '30s, with...
The Great Minnesota Get Together, Part 1
It has scarcely been a month and a half since I last wore my Montecristi, and I am already going through toquilla palm withdrawl. Here are some images of the 2011 Minnesota State Fair from the end of August, when it seemed that the long, sultry days of...
Agree. Nice vintage Panama. Looks to be a decent Montecristi from the photos. Speaking of which, it looks like Ebay must be monitoring our grievances on this thread as they have reinstated Ebay hosted listing photos of completed auctions tonight.
Jimmy: Looking good in that rain bespeckled Campdraft.
Ale: So soft and rich appearing. Love that velour.
Alan: Vita-licious. A vital part of any healthy hat diet.
Ale: You will be faced with this dilemma often. So which one of the beauties did you don today?
Justin: Love that Twenty. Looks even better on your noggin.
Ebay has also apparently implemented a policy of immediate deletion of (ebay hosted) listing photos at auction end, so important reference photos should be saved without delay.
I believe the $170 BIN Mac currently listed is a different hat, the second of two Macs the seller originally listed. The withdrawn Mac has a beautiful tartan plaid liner.
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