The State Fair 2010

I went to the fair today with my sister, Jodene, for my one and only trip to the fair this year. I used to help out my brothers-in-law who show cattle and would be there for 4 days (or nights as the case may be)! However, in the last couple years, I've not been a butt wiper or poop catcher and simply go to enjoy the show...and some food.

Today was not a great day for the boys as far as placing goes. We always want to be higher placed than the judge thinks we deserve. Who doesn't?!?! But today kinda sucked! The judge was wishy-washy, changed his mind about 3-4 times for every class, and flat-out told exhibitors that he preferred black animals. What?!?! To be honest, I know very little about what makes a good cow. I know the terms...depth of rib, pins, dairyness, walking up-hill...but have little knowledge about what those terms actually mean. I just love my brothers-in-law and want them to do well, which makes me a little biased about the "best" animals out there.

Since we didn't have an opportunity to take pics in the "top two" ring, I'll have to settle for sharing pictures of the animals getting ready and a few pics in the show ring.

Oh my gosh! I almost forgot about the food!!!! Jo and I did pretty well this year and we shared everything we got with Andy's uncle, Jimmy. All-in-all, not a bad day. You gotta get the...cheese curds, deep fried ravioli from Vescio's by the grandstand, deep fried pickels, funnel cake, corn dog, and a Donna's pork riblet sandwich from between the cattle barn and collosium. It seems like a lot, but we paced ourselves. And, nope, no pics of food. It was all eaten too fast to take a pic!

Me and My Sis




Jodene and Andy


Jodene and Andy getting a heifer ready for the show ring.


The Boys: Andy and Tony. I think a little alcohol was on board when this picture was taken. They never smile. I got lucky!


We use "hairspray"...


We comb out their tails...


And, yes, we wipe their butts...




Andy in the Show Ring





Tony in the Show Ring with Lou