tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post6583923137916727655..comments2024-03-29T06:49:10.671-04:00Comments on Success Along the Weigh: Fairly sure it’ll be interestingAnele @ Success Along the Weighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-22864620706866365802011-09-01T10:25:45.957-04:002011-09-01T10:25:45.957-04:00I think I forgot to say we didn't go on rides ...I think I forgot to say we didn't go on rides partly for lack of time, we only had a couple of horus - LONG LINEUPS, and partly hubbie is not a ride guy, it bothers his inner ear and I was still in surgery recovery mode<br /><br />But next time I might just find me a ride or two that I want to go on and will wave to himAnita The Epicure Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824626256613853132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-85363415203285431062011-08-08T14:32:02.037-04:002011-08-08T14:32:02.037-04:00I have not been to the fair in FOREVER! But I grew...I have not been to the fair in FOREVER! But I grew up going to a really large one (the LA County Fair) and then a much smaller one, but with the hometown flair to it (the Farmer's Fair). But once they moved the Farmer's Fair to a location in Perris, CA (a really ghetto city IMHO) I haven't been back. Maybe it's time to revisit it though! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13477548540626948283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-30155278896271008902011-08-05T03:55:11.438-04:002011-08-05T03:55:11.438-04:00I also enjoy fairs and some fair food - caramel/ca...I also enjoy fairs and some fair food - caramel/candy apples (the normal kind that aren't also dipped in chocolate and other candy) and elephant ears. I'm from the Northeast, and we just had 'fried dough', which is exactly like an elephant ear except smaller in size but slightly thicker - and you sugar/butter it yourself.LiLoIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00238538176102996612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-56418979126741344922011-08-02T23:43:52.938-04:002011-08-02T23:43:52.938-04:00I haven't been to a Fair in years and years. ...I haven't been to a Fair in years and years. For many of those years I mostly wasn't interested in going, but somewhere along the way I avoided them more out of anxiety than anything else. I'm looking forward time when I can choose to go, simply because I want to or not. :)Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11732454480996492992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-44679210188118580822011-08-01T13:44:04.027-04:002011-08-01T13:44:04.027-04:00Fairs are the best. I don't do rides (especia...Fairs are the best. I don't do rides (especially not fair ones since they seem so rickety no matter what size you may be) but I do enjoy the fair food. <br /><br />I love the spiral fries (the ones that are cut the thinckness of potato chips but all hooked together) and deep fried oreos (though you only need a bite of one of those and it's more than enough). I agree with the elephant ear (but only if it's cinnamon and granulated sugar from the shaker you have to chase wasps away from to use it).JLVerdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814082484881071454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-57250433185826462112011-07-30T00:33:12.428-04:002011-07-30T00:33:12.428-04:00I love love love fairs--my hubby took me to the LA...I love love love fairs--my hubby took me to the LA County Fair on our third date and ASKED if he could hold my hand (honest, even 32 years ago it was unusual!), so we usually go to more than one fair and multiple times. We used to really scarf down the fair food, but since we've been losing weight, we are a lot more selective and always share things. Haven't been on the rides in quite awhile but we might do some this year--if the prices aren't too outrageous. Have fun!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794334786555278616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-81619141670568328572011-07-29T17:03:38.895-04:002011-07-29T17:03:38.895-04:00Bob- Your attitude toward the fair is infectious! ...Bob- Your attitude toward the fair is infectious! :) We thought we might try some kind of deep fried candy since we've never had it. I love caramel apples (no nuts) but I basically have it everyday so I'm going to be selective and maybe let my nose be my guide! LOL It'll be interesting to see how my body tolerates rides now. I hope I don't need dramamine now that I'm a little older! HA!<br /><br />Jinx- That sounds like a great way to make sure everyone is able to enjoy the fair. In looking at the vendors, I noticed we have plenty of healthy choices (though not as much as yours it sounds like) so that's good that people who want that option have it!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-44839407814212982032011-07-29T16:02:15.422-04:002011-07-29T16:02:15.422-04:00I really like going to the fair mostly to take pic...I really like going to the fair mostly to take pictures and listen to music. I am lucky to live in an area where they are conscientious about what goes into the fair. They are eco friendly and as weird as it sounds they actually have food vendors that make raw foods, vegan and vegetarian and other healthy food choices. They also have the fried foods/sweets etc in a small section next to the carnival rides but the temptation isn't there. This year I had (through out a span of eight hours) A black bean and corn veggie burger with a side salad, an orange and a chicken gyro. It's the local ales and lagers that get me though. I love a good beer! If I had to pick a typical fair food it would be a turkey leg and roasted corn (without butter..don't like it on corn).<br /><br />Have fun!!Jinxmebabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18330389100444051987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-62333594410155205602011-07-29T15:11:21.885-04:002011-07-29T15:11:21.885-04:00I LOVE the fair! I absolutely ADORE it! Our state ...I LOVE the fair! I absolutely ADORE it! Our state has the fair every October and come August (or July!) I'm like, "When is the fair??? Why can't it be nooowww?"<br /><br />I seriously love the fair. The state fair is HUGE. I love to walk around and look at all the adorable animals and fruits and crafts that get judged. And of course I love the food! I love fried snickers bars and red candy apples! Hmm....fair food. <br /><br />I'm not a ride person. I went a few years ago with a boyfriend-at-the-time and his parents gave him a whole bunch of ride tickets I didn't want to ride anything! I felt like such a bum, but that's okay! To each her own! <br /><br />I like how you brought up that you don't have to eat the whole thing! That's definitely something I will have to keep in mind when eating at the fair this year!Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020691685796979694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-26076724170929653272011-07-29T12:57:59.254-04:002011-07-29T12:57:59.254-04:00Cat- That's okay. I haven't been to one i...Cat- That's okay. I haven't been to one in forever and hate crowds so I don't anticipate being there more than 2 hours...well between that and the heat!<br /><br />AL- If weigh in wasn't on a Saturday, I would be all for going during the week! The Mr will be getting a lemon shake up I'm sure! Love the kiddie dragon, the kids always look so thrilled. (Except for the one that's always screaming bloody murder!) ;)<br /><br />Missy- Yep, I said it. That's why we're splitting stuff. Most of it equates to 3 bites so we should be good to go. Ugh, no Fall until November? I'd go insane! I love the colors, the smells, the crisp night air, wearing sweatshirts, big cozy socks. Ahhh...*looks out window at crunchy grass*...Sigh.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-48601830434000193022011-07-29T11:10:11.325-04:002011-07-29T11:10:11.325-04:00I am about 90% sure that you said this line a long...I am about 90% sure that you said this line a long time ago and it stuck with me forever: NOTHING is going to taste as good as the first bite of a treat. So DON'T eat the whole thing. Just take a bite! Maybe it wasn't you, but your resolve to not eat all of something simply because it's there brought it to mind. You are SMART, lady. You truly are. And I love you. I hope you can ride every ride you wanna do. You would so hate it here. I love the French Quarter with all my heart. It is HOME for me. The mere thought of going down there in this heat and humidity makes me twitch. Fall for us arrives in about November. Ugh. lolMissyEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908854239406213971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-49810894119828994722011-07-29T09:02:27.908-04:002011-07-29T09:02:27.908-04:00I always liked fairs as a kid, but now I'm not...I always liked fairs as a kid, but now I'm not such a fan. I do go to our local one every year, but it's small and tolerable if we go on a weeknight instead of the weekend. I love me some funnel cake and fresh lemon/limeade. I just can't see my way clear to pay $6+ for those treats. The little one LOVES it though, he's been asking since last August when we can go back. He wants to ride the dragon (kiddie) roller coaster again in the worst way.another layerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15756727485274694135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-70699323383281518132011-07-29T07:37:05.024-04:002011-07-29T07:37:05.024-04:00I am not a fair-goer. I don't like the food at...I am not a fair-goer. I don't like the food at all and the rides make me nauseous! How fun am I?Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04421671430642993402noreply@blogger.com