I was thinking we might do the same this year, skip two undetermined days. I even pre-bought only eight sets of discounted tickets in an effort to force my frugal self to take a couple breathers.
As we were driving home last night, I was tired but happy. I told Rob that assuming I got to bed by my currently normal and ridiculous time of 3:00am, I would be ready to Fair again today. So far no days had been skipped with only three left. Go me and my super star knee!!
I crawled into bed this morning at 2:24am. I woke up at 8:15am. I took an unexpected nap at about 10am. At about 12:30pm, I took a deep breath, assessed my current exhaustion and raspy throat from the still-smoky air, considered our early starts the next two days, and reviewed my calendar of post-Fair activities I want to be conscious enough to enjoy. I reluctantly made the call.
“I think we need to stay home today.”
I posted an announcement on my Facebook page since I have been littering all my friends’ newsfeeds with blog updates, photos, and Instagram posts all week. I knew there would be confusion – or perhaps relief – if I went dark one day without explanation.
Among the reactions were five “WOW” emojis from stunned friends and one “LOVE” emoji from a childhood friend who annually expresses her concern about my approach to All Fair All the Time. We are the same age but in some ways she’s clearly more of a grown-up than I am.
I also got comments such as “the sky is falling, the sky is falling!” and “Everything OK?” and “whaaaat?” My dear cousin who lives in Montana even posted a photo of himself eating a delectable looking “Huckleberry Lemondairy” to keep the Fair Food Feasting going in my absence. He is such a sweetie!
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| Oh to have been able to join you, Tucker! That looks and sounds amazing! |
I’ve popped back into Facebook Land throughout the day, in between lunch, laundry, and yet another nap. I’ve enjoyed posts from a few friends who are Fairing today.
But I must admit, I had a hard time seeing the Fair go on without me. While I know I did the right/mature/boring thing to stay home today, a big part of me hates that I’m missing out on llama fun and milkshakes and 4-H pig shows and a midway FINALLY filled as it should be of happy fairgoers.
Never fear, I will be back tomorrow! And Sunday! Even if I have to pay full price to get in.
STATS
Number of miles walked: 0.2 mile or 431 steps…only because the laundry room is on the other side of the house.
Re-entry stamp animal: Because my husband totally gets me, he asked for my left arm before we left Woodhaven for lunch. He then flipped it over, uncapped a Sharpie, and drew what he intended to be a cat on the inside of my wrist. The fact that it looks more like a cyclops turtle is not the point.
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| Perhaps an Ultra Fine Sharpie would have produced a more cat-like result? It's adorable either way...and likely to last longer than last night's squirrel. |
Number of friends we saw: 2 black fuzzy fur kids who seemed relieved to finally have their favorite laps back.
Best freebie of the day: A t-shirt from Burgerville (tasty Pacific Northwest burger chain) advertising the seasonal favorite: Walla Walla onion rings. All the employees were wearing the shirts. After we placed our lunch order at the counter, I asked Tisha if they were for sale. “No, but I can give you one for free.” It’s amazing what can happen if you just ask.
FAIR FOOD FEAST PARADE
Two basic meals without any snacks. I would have had some snacks if there were any in the house...and I had been awake.
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| Burgerville for lunch! Salad with balsamic vinaigrette, marionberry lemonade, and two of Rob's five Walla Walla onion rings. Mmm and mmm! |
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| Dinner: Frozen deep dish sausage pizza from Chicago (bought in bulk, they are less than $20 per pie and totally worth it), some limey bubble water, and my favorite bartender. |
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