July Highlights

We went to the County Fair;  Mike waited patiently while I looked at the quilts and other exhibits. 




Then it was my turn to sit patiently while he enjoyed the horse races
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We had visitors; 

Two from Camas, WA and Six from Oceanside, CA! 

All here at once, what fun!

 

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Oh yes, and the end of June we had these visitors (courtesy of some friends and a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)

A Fair day in Pleasanton

We went to the Alameda County Fair a last weekend.  The attractions are Horse Racing for Mike & the quilt exhibit for me.  It is a fun tradition, with one difference, we didn't eat much fair food (unlike last year).

lazy

I have been too busy (or lazy) to post much lately. But I came across some photos that I took at the Fair in July and decided to post some of my favorites from the quilt competition.


I love the outlining on the one above

have always wanted to try to do this window effect

I love this one, the rocks, the flowers, the overall feel

classic beauty

I like the fabrics used probably more than the design

I love this effect. lots & lots of little pieces for the graduated shading, but well worth the effort.

Alameda County Fair

FOUR hours
FIVE people
EIGHT beers
ONE margarita
ONE ear of corn
TWO milkshakes
ONE small coleslaw
THREE funnel cakes
ONE ice cream cone
SIX bottles of water
ONE order curly fries
THREE cans of seltzer
ONE order of baked beans
ONE chicken gyro sandwich
ONE order sweet potato fries
ONE barbecued pork sandwich
FOUR deep fried peanut butter cups
ONE order "homemade" potato chips
ONE deep-fried peanut butter & jelly sandwich
THREE* people with stomach aches (*see back row)