Big Smith at the Fair!!

I know this probably sounds crazy, but this was one of my highlights of the summer! I think I won the title for "best chair dancer" haha! I really like their music and I love a live concert! Of course, sitting around a campfire near the river, in comfortable camp chairs, would have been preferred to the Grandstand bleachers, but I was very happy to be there, nonetheless! They sang about 12 songs, so we didn't get home until about 11:00. They sang all of my favorites, too! If you're reading this, and like hillbilly bluegrass, and don't know who they are...http://www.bigsmithband.com/ You can download mp3 songs there as well.

Tobin worked all day and rushed home, just so we could have time to mill around and check out the exhibits and the MO Dept. of Conservation booth. Prior to Big Smith, M-Dock and then Skinny Improv performed. It was nice to get out and do something. I'm VERY proud of myself for not partaking in the root beer jug, cotton candy, funnel cakes, and many of the other fun, fair foods that I saw while there. It was hard, and I'm not known for my will power, but I have lost 4-7 lbs. depending on what time of day I weigh-in on, so that was my motivation!



If you look closely at the pic of the ride, the people are lying down on their bellies!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The harness straps and bars go across their back to keep them on the ride! I am not sure if I'd do this nowadays, but I would have when younger. Poor Tobin wouldn't even look at it for more than 2 seconds. I made him ride the Giant Swing at Silver Dollar City earlier this spring and he about threw up and absolutely hated every minute of it! I, on the other hand, loved it and loved the rush! Other than the dirt, people darting in front of you, the carneys, the long lines, and the price for rides, I love the fair atmosphere! LOL!!!