tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231305164855240671.post2787399196479606590..comments2024-02-10T01:15:26.419-07:00Comments on <center>The Orange Jeep Dad's...blog.</center>: A Day at the County FairRonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06848643822308909132noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231305164855240671.post-10478722325728294612014-09-16T22:49:35.282-06:002014-09-16T22:49:35.282-06:00We're hanging in there...We're hanging in there... Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06848643822308909132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231305164855240671.post-75928457249783127562014-09-16T22:45:04.311-06:002014-09-16T22:45:04.311-06:00Well, at this point, we're thankful for ever...Well, at this point, we're thankful for every "no drama" day. Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06848643822308909132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231305164855240671.post-56925218055767174752014-09-16T22:44:00.182-06:002014-09-16T22:44:00.182-06:00It sure was fun! It sure was fun! Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06848643822308909132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231305164855240671.post-33899213808780021182014-09-16T22:43:05.858-06:002014-09-16T22:43:05.858-06:00we are aware of the inflated prices. And I've ...we are aware of the inflated prices. And I've already marketed the idea of becoming a purchaser to the doctors at my hospital. :-) Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06848643822308909132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231305164855240671.post-80517656432923476292014-09-10T09:06:21.952-06:002014-09-10T09:06:21.952-06:00I agree that raising animals, even under the umbre...I agree that raising animals, even under the umbrella of 4H, is great for kids. But please understand that the prices paid for those animals at fairs are in no way realistic in comparison to what "regular" farmers can get for their livestock. Part of raising a show market animal is asking people friendly to the competitor to come to the auction at the end of the show and bid on the animals. The winners are usually bought by some large local entity (grocery store, livestock supplier) and always at greatly inflated prices. This is great for the competitor, suppling that money your church friend counts on. But it does not reflect the market realities of the world outside competition.<br /><br />The best thing about being a competitor though might be staying on the fairgrounds for days instead of hours -- gives an entire different perspective. :)Sally Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231305164855240671.post-47072298331412346932014-09-10T04:17:26.118-06:002014-09-10T04:17:26.118-06:00Sounds like a great, fun day for your family! Goo...Sounds like a great, fun day for your family! Good memories for sure.Mary in GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11897145835153363737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231305164855240671.post-15308139565873559262014-09-09T08:17:58.452-06:002014-09-09T08:17:58.452-06:00Great hearing things are going good for you and th...Great hearing things are going good for you and the family.<br />Keep the faith....Warlock Sundancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358242593817146293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231305164855240671.post-80054672929657059332014-09-09T08:15:44.493-06:002014-09-09T08:15:44.493-06:00yes she did. It was a great time had by all.yes she did. It was a great time had by all.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06848643822308909132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231305164855240671.post-73538624876288884842014-09-09T08:12:08.592-06:002014-09-09T08:12:08.592-06:00That was a wonderful outing for you and the girls....That was a wonderful outing for you and the girls. Did you wife go, too?Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.com