Yesterday (8/16/09) I went to a fun Italian feast at a park called Penn Grove. There were about 200 people who were having fun. They had BBQ chicken, roast beef, basil and tomotoe pasta, salad, and ice cream. The park was founded in 1852 probably by Italians. There was an old game or two being played at the park. People bought tickets for one game to win $100 - and the way the winner won was that they put a chicken into a pen with numbers on squares. The chicken pooped on a square and the winner who had that square number won the money. Another game was one which you played by placing a $1 on a square. And a big wheel of fortune was turned. If the wheel stopped on your number you won a salami or a bottle of wine.
I picked wild blackberries on the fence line and the Pomo Indians considered the strawberries sacred to their tribe. I will get them from Bishop's Ranch someday.
Let me know how you have had fun with your summer.........
Monday, August 17, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
SONOMA COUNTY FAIR
Yesterday I visited the Fair in Santa Rosa. There were various animals and bands and a huge choice of foods. I went with an old friend and we viewed the artists who were selling western and Indian clothes and hats. We also viewed the Hall of Flowers which was made up of many jungle type exhibits with themes of prehistoric animals. I saw huge carnivorus plants and a large dragonfly made of paper mache - similar to the one I had made in 6th grade. The dragonfly is my special symbol which represents freedom and lightness. We went to see a band that was playing songs about being on a train with prehistoric animals.
We also viewed the full moon as we were leaving. Everyone seemed to be having a great time and the food was good. I missed the Clover ice cream booth - it was only open during the afternoon. We walked about 5 miles or so and got a chair cushion for our backs. We tried out a unique bed that had the ability to vibrate and move your legs and head up - only $2500!
I always like to look at all the different people at the fair - it's like visiting an airport. Many new faces and many types of ethnic backgrounds.
Let me know about your visit to the fair...or other Sonoma County places to have fun.
We also viewed the full moon as we were leaving. Everyone seemed to be having a great time and the food was good. I missed the Clover ice cream booth - it was only open during the afternoon. We walked about 5 miles or so and got a chair cushion for our backs. We tried out a unique bed that had the ability to vibrate and move your legs and head up - only $2500!
I always like to look at all the different people at the fair - it's like visiting an airport. Many new faces and many types of ethnic backgrounds.
Let me know about your visit to the fair...or other Sonoma County places to have fun.
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