Lake County Fair

 We came from North Carolina.  Every year, they do a state fair.  It is a big deal in October.  There were even sections I wish I had paid more attention to.  They had the food, the games, a big ride section, and then we have the agriculture.  They had the planters, the animals, etc.  Last night, we visited the Lake County Florida Fair.  It was like a small block at the NC Fair.  They had the food, rides, and some agriculture.  Really, there is not much space.  We did one stroll around time.  Food has really gone up in price.  The kids got to ride the Merry Go Round.  We would not let them go on any of the bigger rides.  Especially after the death of the 14 year old on the drop ride.    They did have cows, goats, rabbits, and chickens.  It was kind of pitiful.  I liked the chickens, but people were not around to answer questions.  They did not even list the kinds of chickens.  I did see some small chickens.  They were kind of neat.  It was kind of disappointing.  Guess I'll have to make my way back to NC during fair season.  

Duck Eggs

 We have had ducks for over a year.  There has been no activity.  I thought they were all males.  This weekend, we discovered there are some females.  One started laying eggs.  I saw a brown duck in a structure I set up for the chickens to lay.  Some use it, but not always.  I had my wife check the cubby the other day.  There were 4 eggs.  On top of that, we saw one duck trying to make baby ducks.  We can say we have at least 2 females.  

Don't Say Gay!

 From that title, you probably know I live in Florida, if you did not already know.  The other day, I found out that Hungary had a similar law in their country.  Wonder if our wannabe authoritarian used their law to fuel it.  Wouldn't surprise me.  Like all good authoritarians, he is punishing Disney for speaking out against his hateful law.  Also, he says you accept pedophile groomers if you do not like his law.  Only, he seems to have a bunch of people in his inner circle that have had issues with sex trafficking.  

Gym Etiquette

 During these days of  COVID, you'd think people would automatically give space.  Yesterday, I went to the gym.  I went to the treadmill.  I gave two machines between myself and another person.  Things were going great, then, I notice movement to my left.  I look and a person is on the treadmill next to the other person.  I had one between us.  Then, her male friend got on that one.  How rude!

It was like when I go to a movie theater, in the old days.  You would walk in and if the theater was empty, take a seat in the center.  For me, the next customer either sits in front of me or even close.  We have an empty theater.  There are plenty of seats.  Why do you need to sit near me?

I got of the treadmill and went to another piece of equipment.  Luckily I had already been walking for 15 minutes.  

Sourdough Bread

 I made 3 loaves this weekend.  It was great.  Who knew a bread that only takes flour and water would taste so good.  I did miss adding salt, but I do not miss it.  I have started using our chicken eggs and slices of sourdough bread to make breakfast sandwiches.  Right now, the hens are in a laying frenzy.  Eat them while you have them.  Now, with bird flu, we have to keep wild bird away from our birds.  

Old House Owner

 The other day, my wife got a call from the previous owner.  She's in her 90's and might have dementia.  She wants to come over and dig up a plant.  Thinking it was just a small section, she said okay.  Grant it that we have owned the house for about a year.  She comes over and digs up a big section out of our porch area.  My wife gets home and sees a big hole in the porch area.  I think we are going to put our foot down on any other plant gatherings.  We'll just have to remind her that she no longer owns the house.