Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Alaska State Fair

Last week we went to the Alaska State Fair to see Ralph Stanley...here is a picture of the band of stage. I just love this stage!
Here is the man himself, working the crowd. Matt decided he wasn't going to bother him, but Ralph stopped and held out his hand to Matt- he wasn't going to leave until he shook Matt's hand! I think he sensed a Tennessee/banjo connection.
My whole agenda for the fair was to see the big vegetables. This one was pretty impressive I'd say..can you guess what it is? *** 

Here are some lumberjacks doing their thing...
Represent! An antique McCormick tractor!(*** It's a beet!!!)

2 comments:

Norah Group said...

O comments? How can there be 0 comments? You met Ralph Stanley! I've been a little envious of the mountain scenery and I've always wanted to hear a loon's call across the water,but YOU MET RALPH STANLEY! And you shook his hand and heard him sing. Now I'm really impressed and totally jealous. ... with love from your Tennessee Mama

Norah Group said...

A few more comments on the fair from blog mom.... 1. Do all the lumberjacks look like twin Robert Redfords? And do one in ten sing the lumberjack song? 2. Do you know that to us on a quick read it looks like Jen wrote "GO BAMA!!!!!" Nana would be so proud. But Jen would be proud that this granny bought an outfit for Norah that says, "Babies for Obama." Love to all, Obama Mama