all it takes is a few balloons, a length of police tape, local radio, a pop of color, and of course, a tent. people love a reason to flock together and create a festival out of most anything.
while stopping by my local grocery to pick up a few items, i once again found myself sucked into one of their parking lot extravaganzas. this time we were celebrating our state in all of it’s food and drink glory. combine watermelons, wine, granola, coffee, tortillas, and coupons and you have a state worthy of celebration. my check-out girl was absolutely giddy, anticipating her upcoming shift outside at the festival. embrace the cherries and jump on in!
Let the tent be struck. – Robert E. Lee
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
I always enjoy looking on these kinds of stalls, and especially
when there is something yummy to eat, wow I hope there were
some chocolates and sweets in there somewhere 🙂 😉
Andro xxx
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there was a little bit of everything in there –
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That’s good because I always
like a little bit of everything 🙂 😉
Andro xxx
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it’s what keeps life interesting, isn’t it?
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I am such a sucker for a tent fair. Just the possibility that they might have fried dough pulls me in!
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i agree )
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Very enticing indeed. 🙂
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hard to resist –
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This is so crazy and true. I fall victim to it myslef!
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it’s hard not to )
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I wonder how Robert E. Lee would’ve liked these tent extravaganzas…………I usually can’t resist them myself.
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interesting question )
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Wasn’t “let the tent be struck” Lee’s last words?
Any symbolism there?
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indeed, you are correct on both counts –
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What is it about a tent??
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i know! it just draws us in for some reason –
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Hmm we don’t have tent fairs as such, we have markets and some have tents, but not like you have described. Any reason is a good reason for fine food ..and wine 😉
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i agree jen )
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Looks like a great time. I wish a store by me would do that. I do love a good festival or farmer’s market. There is nothing like summertime to find all kinds of goodies!
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summer really has it all !
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I’m a sucker for carnival-like tents 🙂
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me too, eric )
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The big white tents are the Best Kind ~ wedding, party, reunion, oh happy day. Pup tent? Just a memory, TG 🙂
Toni
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absolutely, and they do have a tendency to be a sure sign of some sort of happy event occurring.
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It always makes life fun when there are tents and food! I think your great mind and mine should collaborate sometime! Congrats for being a wonderful sister in thoughts! Also, I would like more treats
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that would be fun for sure, sis! and i agree about the treats )
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I love it, especially your description of the giddy clerk. A couple of months ago I stopped in to my local WF’s to grab a bite of lunch and stumbled on the State Butcher Competition. I was mesmerized for an hour and ended up buying one of the cuts that came from the competition!
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i know, it is such a phenomenon that these mini-events just draw you in, there is always something charming or interesting about them. that is so funny that you bought the meat, why am in not surprised ? beth
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