The State Fair is Here!

In case you haven't already heard, the FAIR IS HERE!! I can remember going to the state fair with my parents and grandparents when I was young. In fact, that is where my fear of ferris wheels was born! My dad talked me into getting on the DOUBLE ferris wheel when I was like 5. We got on and started going around. That's about the time I looked at my dad and said, "Now, I don't want to go on that top one." Uh oh! Yes...I definitely had the "square mouth disease." That's what my family calls a child crying hysterically - if you notice, their mouth is square! Ha! Anyway...I've been on the ferris wheel since I've been older - much older! But, I have to know you VERY well because I act like an idiot - so embarrassing. No one can move or rock the seat in any way. I will not look down, and my body is as stiff as a rock. I don't want anyone moving or talking.

Last night, Russ and I went with some friends from medical school. We had a great time. We had fun on a budget, for sure! (Christmas is coming too soon!) Russ rode a couple of rides, and I sat this fair out. I'll catch the next one. That's why you'll see Russ in the pictures...I took them.

Part of the group getting ready for Fire Ball

Will, Christie, and Russ about to drop at least 50 feet from a tower - NO WAY, not me!

I took a video of the drop. All participants said it's a good thing I didn't have the audio from this. I wonder what they were saying as they dropped? Ha!