So I got home tonight and with wishful thinking I tried to get online. I am not sure what happened, but my old connection worked!!
So, I am sitting on my couch with a glass of local wine, watching Wheel of Fortune.
Second day at the Fair was just as interesting as the first. The Splasher suit is indeed a tad warm, but I did find a space to stash my ice packs. Thankfully it is the California Food Expo two doors down, so when I am in there switching out the pack, I sometimes can grab a little snack of leftovers from the food demos. Yippee!
Out in the fair grounds, I did have a delicious frozen banana and know that I will certainly have a funnel cake before all is said and done.
I do have to say that the reactions I get in the big frog suit are AMAZING. Adults smiling and waving, kids running up and giving me hugs. There have been a few uncomfortable adults and kids crying when I approach, but for the most part everyone is great.
A short list of memorable exchanges or "close calls" as you will:
-- When the handler was not looking, a young guy literally ran into me and grabbed me. He may or may not have been drunk. It was a little frightening, but finally she came back and shooed him away.
-- A woman asked to take a photo and I motioned her to come next to me. She grabbed my head and yanked it towards her and put my "mouth" next to her cigarette smoked lips. She also said, "I don't care if you are a man or a woman...I love frogs!"
-- A little girl followed me around the Expo saying, "Bring it on!" before she punched me in the arm.
-- At least 4 people coming up to me to tell me to clean up a beer spill by the surf boards.
-- The numerous people (adults & kids) who I sneak up on and surprise as they view the exhibit. Man, can people jump!
I'm sure I will have more and I promise photos soon.
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Hey Hope! Glad to see that you made it safe and sound. I should have moved when you did, because now I'm totally not ready for school to start and could really use another "business day" or two. *sigh*
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