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graphicgr8s · 02-03-2010, 09:16 PM

So the Florida State Fair is starting tomorrow. Whose going?

Parallax · 02-04-2010, 05:52 AM

I don't think I'm going to be able to make it. Why do they have the fair in the middle of winter, anyway?

graphicgr8s · 02-04-2010, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

I don't think I'm going to be able to make it. Why do they have the fair in the middle of winter, anyway?

Don't know. Usually it rains opening day. Nice day today though. Tomorrow? Rain. And more rain. And we're in our dry season.

seacapt · 02-04-2010, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

the Florida State Fair is starting tomorrow.

Cool that means strawberries are in season down there , which means we'll have em here in about 6 weeks. I like strawberries. Wonder if they'd work with canollis?

graphicgr8s · 02-04-2010, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by seacapt

Cool that means strawberries are in season down there , which means we'll have em here in about 6 weeks. I like strawberries. Wonder if they'd work with canollis?

I do believe they are very compatible. Last year after the fair was long gone I stopped by Parks Farms. Didn't get anything. The line was so long and I was on my way to Orlando to visit the inlaws. This year I am going to go get fresh berries.

ve2vfd · 02-04-2010, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

Why do they have the fair in the middle of winter, anyway?

Could it possibly be to coincide with high tourist season? (is the state fair a tourist attraction? wouldn't know never been to a fair)

Pat

Parallax · 02-04-2010, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by ve2vfd

Could it possibly be to coincide with high tourist season? (is the state fair a tourist attraction? wouldn't know never been to a fair)

Pat

Actually it was a sarcastic remark because we all know how severe Florida's "winters" are.

graphicgr8s · 02-04-2010, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by ve2vfd

Could it possibly be to coincide with high tourist season? (is the state fair a tourist attraction? wouldn't know never been to a fair)

Pat

Of course it coincides. And it wouldn't be much fun in the August heat. Plus the biggest attraction is all the strawberry stuff. And the heart attack foods. And like you I've never been.

graphicgr8s · 02-04-2010, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

Actually it was a sarcastic remark because we all know how severe Florida's "winters" are.

This winter was severe. Coldest I can remember that's for sure. Set new low temps and new low high temps

**Sailor** · 02-04-2010, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

This winter was severe. Coldest I can remember that's for sure. Set new low temps and new low high temps

Man, I hear you - we also have had a cold wet winter over here across the gulf. The sorriest winter I've experienced since we moved to Texas in '95.

Of course it's a picnic compared the winters we spent in Michigan, but the blood thins out after prolonged "souther exposure."

Jer

flyer · 02-04-2010, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

Man, I hear you - we also have had a cold wet winter over here across the gulf. The sorriest winter I've experienced since we moved to Texas in '95.

Of course it's a picnic compared the winters we spent in Michigan, but the blood thins out after prolonged "souther exposure."

Jer

I really feel sorry for you, guys.

Parallax · 02-04-2010, 09:42 AM

Yeah, we have 4 seasons here:
Winter
Still Winter
Damn-its-hot-where-the-hell-did-all-these-bugs-come-from
Winter's Coming

ve2vfd · 02-04-2010, 10:15 AM

Well, just make sure it warms up before I arrive in March! (going to be in and around Fla march 6th to the 22nd.)

Pat

**Sailor** · 02-04-2010, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

Yeah, we have 4 seasons here:
Winter
Still Winter
Damn-its-hot-where-the-hell-did-all-these-bugs-come-from
Winter's Coming

Reminds me of what we used to say in Michigan: "I love Michigan summers, especially when they fall on a weekend."

Jer

deadwolfbones · 02-04-2010, 02:01 PM

Are they still holding this in West Palm?

Went many a time when I lived down there. Was always a good time.

02-03-2010, 09:16 PM	#1
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02-04-2010, 05:52 AM	#2
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	I don't think I'm going to be able to make it. Why do they have the fair in the middle of winter, anyway?

02-04-2010, 07:01 AM	#3
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by Parallax I don't think I'm going to be able to make it. Why do they have the fair in the middle of winter, anyway? Don't know. Usually it rains opening day. Nice day today though. Tomorrow? Rain. And more rain. And we're in our dry season.

02-04-2010, 08:22 AM	#4
seacapt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Carolina , USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,271	Originally posted by graphicgr8s the Florida State Fair is starting tomorrow. Cool that means strawberries are in season down there , which means we'll have em here in about 6 weeks. I like strawberries. Wonder if they'd work with canollis?

02-04-2010, 08:51 AM	#5
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by seacapt Cool that means strawberries are in season down there , which means we'll have em here in about 6 weeks. I like strawberries. Wonder if they'd work with canollis? I do believe they are very compatible. Last year after the fair was long gone I stopped by Parks Farms. Didn't get anything. The line was so long and I was on my way to Orlando to visit the inlaws. This year I am going to go get fresh berries.

02-04-2010, 08:53 AM	#6
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	Originally posted by Parallax Why do they have the fair in the middle of winter, anyway? Could it possibly be to coincide with high tourist season? (is the state fair a tourist attraction? wouldn't know never been to a fair) Pat

02-04-2010, 09:01 AM	#7
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by ve2vfd Could it possibly be to coincide with high tourist season? (is the state fair a tourist attraction? wouldn't know never been to a fair) Pat Actually it was a sarcastic remark because we all know how severe Florida's "winters" are.

02-04-2010, 09:03 AM	#8
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by ve2vfd Could it possibly be to coincide with high tourist season? (is the state fair a tourist attraction? wouldn't know never been to a fair) Pat Of course it coincides. And it wouldn't be much fun in the August heat. Plus the biggest attraction is all the strawberry stuff. And the heart attack foods. And like you I've never been.

02-04-2010, 09:04 AM	#9
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by Parallax Actually it was a sarcastic remark because we all know how severe Florida's "winters" are. This winter was severe. Coldest I can remember that's for sure. Set new low temps and new low high temps

02-04-2010, 09:27 AM	#10
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Originally posted by graphicgr8s This winter was severe. Coldest I can remember that's for sure. Set new low temps and new low high temps Man, I hear you - we also have had a cold wet winter over here across the gulf. The sorriest winter I've experienced since we moved to Texas in '95. Of course it's a picnic compared the winters we spent in Michigan, but the blood thins out after prolonged "souther exposure." Jer

02-04-2010, 09:39 AM	#11
flyer Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ste-Anne des Plaines, Qc., Canada Posts: 2,013	Originally posted by Sailor Man, I hear you - we also have had a cold wet winter over here across the gulf. The sorriest winter I've experienced since we moved to Texas in '95. Of course it's a picnic compared the winters we spent in Michigan, but the blood thins out after prolonged "souther exposure." Jer I really feel sorry for you, guys.

02-04-2010, 09:42 AM	#12
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Yeah, we have 4 seasons here: Winter Still Winter Damn-its-hot-where-the-hell-did-all-these-bugs-come-from Winter's Coming

02-04-2010, 10:15 AM	#13
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	Well, just make sure it warms up before I arrive in March! (going to be in and around Fla march 6th to the 22nd.) Pat

02-04-2010, 11:37 AM	#14
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Originally posted by Parallax Yeah, we have 4 seasons here: Winter Still Winter Damn-its-hot-where-the-hell-did-all-these-bugs-come-from Winter's Coming Reminds me of what we used to say in Michigan: "I love Michigan summers, especially when they fall on a weekend." Jer

02-04-2010, 02:01 PM	#15
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	Are they still holding this in West Palm? Went many a time when I lived down there. Was always a good time.

Take me to the Fair

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