gonzai | Maryland State Fair (Reply)

Yup. That time of year again. I skipped last year due to foot injuries/broken ankle, but back at it this year. Normally I go on a weekday, but today was 'Maryland Volunteer Day' and one of my organizations, Pets On Wheels, was one of the organizations that had a ton of reduced price passes for today. Encountered some of my fellow volunteers, including a PoW team I worked with a few months ago, and a bunch of service dogs in training. At least one of which was taking a break.

It seemed to me I was out of place at the Fair this year: apparently it was a legal requirement to bring a stroller. And take said strollers into areas clearly marked "No Strollers". Also had to go through a thorough bag search, pat down & wanding to come in. That was new. And annoying. They're car keys, people.

Mostly I just do the animals at the fair, you couldn't pay me to get on the rides and I'm lousy at most games, although I did ace GEICO's match the image game snd got myself a little stuffed gecko for my efforts. He's cute. As for the food, well...