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* Well, here’s some good news. My iPhone’s AT&T service actually worked at the State Fair last night, probably because there wasn’t a big concert and crowds were kinda thin (Monday’s don’t seem to draw large crowds). I doubt it’ll be the same the rest of the week, though.
* I stopped by the Commodities Pavillion to check out the table I sponsored this year at the Pork Producers’ booth. The graphic is based on this painting by my niece Reagan…
But it didn’t show up too well…
Oh, well. Live and learn, I suppose.
* I also tried this while I was at the pavillion…
Not so great, I’m afraid.
* I tried a different corn dog than my usual Miller’s and it wasn’t good. Never again. The emcee at the draft horse competition thought he was a comedian, so that was a little tedious. The pierogies I bought at Ethnic Village were on the bland side. It rained for a while.
But I did see some cool exotic animals, had a great pork chop sandwich, had a nice Sky Tram ride, and thoroughly enjoyed a long walk around the fairgrounds on a beautiful evening.
Even when things go a little wrong, the Illinois State Fair just can’t be beat.
* Blogging will likely be light to non-existent the rest of the day because I have to leave soon for the “celebrity” harness horse race, which I’m in, as usual, and will start at about 1 o’clock. Be there or be square!
*** UPDATE *** I finished in the money. HDems won, SGOPs placed, Governor’s office was out of the money…
posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 11:24 am
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Good luck, Rich.
Make sure your horse doesn’t “break stride”!
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 11:27 am
Have Fun Rich.
Comment by Mason born Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 11:35 am
Now I need to find my way to the State Fair one of these days. Never spent any time in Springfield usually just passed through by train going elsewhere. May have to take two trips one for state fair another for the Illinois General Assembly. Have little idea what I’m missing.
Comment by Levois Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 11:44 am
Insist on urine tests for your competitors. I bet the horses wind up cleaner than the riders. Not worried about you RM. That corn dog probably will show up though.
Comment by A guy... Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 11:47 am
This will be one of the first times in my life that I won’t be going to Democrat day at the fair. The only way to get a ticket is if you wear a green shirt and cheer Generalissimo Quinn. I hope the press gives him no coverage at his state worker’s rally.
Maybe he is just a coward.
Comment by Cassiopeia Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 11:51 am
Giddyup.
Comment by Cincinnatus Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 12:48 pm
Cass,
I can get you in Republican day…
Comment by Cincinnatus Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 12:49 pm
–I tried a different corn dog than my usual Miller’s and it wasn’t good. Never again.– Is that the Miller’s right next to the Ethnic Village entrance on Main Street? They are from Beardstown? I tried one there last night after hearing about them here. I didn’t really think they were any better than the rest tho. It was kinda slow tho and maybe they weren’t fresh.
Comment by Major Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 12:49 pm
Try the chocolate covered bacon…..just west of the Miller tent….yum!
Comment by Keyser Soze Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 12:55 pm
- The only way to get a ticket is if you wear a green shirt and cheer Generalissimo Quinn. -
That’s a complete lie, but I’m glad you won’t be there. Good riddance.
Comment by Small Town Liberal Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 12:58 pm
I didn’t win, but I did finish in the money. So I’m happy about that. Video later
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 1:36 pm
Excellent video of you, Rich. Who was driving?
;-{o>
Comment by Cincinnatus Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 1:51 pm
Why would anyone try to improve on bacon? Pork chops, ham — those little squealers truly are the magical animal.
Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 2:02 pm
In the money is good. Congratulations, Rich. Great work and great fun. Wish I could have been there.
My favorite time at the fair was the year I had a parking pass for every day, all day (but not anywhere). Good times.
Comment by Cheswick Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 2:06 pm
@FakeJasonPlummer: I hope dad takes me to the fair this year. But I won’t ride those upside down rides. Heeeeeeee
Comment by Cheswick Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 2:07 pm
Word,
I was at the Boone County Fair over the weekend when in the adjacent barn a hog started squealing. I figured it figured it was pork…
Comment by Cincinnatus Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 2:07 pm
“Governor’s office was out of the money . . .”
Ha! In more ways than one.
Comment by Joan P. Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 2:30 pm
Well done, Rich, and great video.
Looks like a blast too.
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 2:36 pm
House wins.. Gov loses!! Were describing the race or life in general??
Comment by Secretariat Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 2:49 pm
piggy squee! great art work.
Comment by Amalia Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 3:23 pm
The Trib is reporting Zuccarelli said no to the CTA board deal.
Comment by Chavez-respecting Obamist Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 3:28 pm
way to play down Steve Brown’s huge win!
BTW he will spending the winner’s share of the purse at the Alan Dixon Book Signing at Boone’s tonite at 5 p.m.
Be there or be square
Comment by CircularFiringSquad Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 3:36 pm
Who rode for the governor’s office? Saw Brooke tweeting from Orland Park today (the latest of PQ’s frequent feel-good “public” appearances).
Comment by Raymond Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 3:51 pm
I too love the Illinois State Fair and have only missed it twice in my life. Have spent many days and evenings there and even used to camp there when I was a child. Riding with the jockey at the Illinois State Fair is on my bucket list for sure!! Enjoyed your video - a little wind in the face (maybe eating a little dust) and I would have felt like I was there! Thanks Rich!
Comment by Way South of I-80 Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 3:51 pm
Yep, Zuccarelli quit - it’s official.
Comment by dupage dan Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 4:01 pm
This way to the glue factory.
Comment by Elmer Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 4:06 pm
Lookee here who won in the 9th
1st Fox Valley Bonita (4, M Yankee Skyscaper - Barberry Hanover - Walton Hanover)
Registered Owner(s)/Lessee(s): Ray Hanna - IL, Jim Edgar - IL
Breeder(s): Fox Valley Standardbreds - IL
Yup that Jim Edgar…congrats
Comment by CircularFiringSquad Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 4:30 pm
Illinois Politics-The View Never Changes.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 4:42 pm
Thanks for taking part in the race again and for posting the video. Everyone ought to get to sit behind one, it’s quite a thrill.
Comment by Harness Racing Fan Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 5:48 pm
They don’t allow pets at the State Fair and we wanted to go.
Our dog, PIP, is only 8 lbs is very well behaved and always leashed.
How backwards - typical!!
Comment by Wallendar Tuesday, Aug 13, 13 @ 7:57 pm