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Labor Day Weekend
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We took a relaxing weekend off for Labor Day. As we had tickets for Mary Poppins on Sunday, there wasn't time for a trip to Sand Point. Instead, we headed to the State Fair. |
| This was the first time to the Minnesota State Fair for either of us. It is a lot like the Del Mar Fair we attended in San Diego but you have to take all the people that attend the fair and put them into a 2 week time period. It was a massive sea of humanity (maybe like living in Taipei). There were outstanding flower displays including an excellent bonzai tree demonstration. |
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There were the expected animal displays. This area was unique in that it showed the birthing process. These piglets were born the morning we came through and were only a few hours old. We also saw some newborn sheep trying to stand for the first time. |
| Yes, Becky found some quilts. |
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If you thought they were joking about having the dairy princess carved out of butter... |
| Since my friend Dana is a Cockshutt tractor collector, I took my picture in front of this one. |
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Sunday morning we visited the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. This is really a treasure to anyone interested in flowers or plants. I was surprised to learn about plants that I never suspected could be sturdy enough to survive a Minnesota winter - including a cactus! |
| We then went to pick up Becky's Mom for the play. She has quite a nice view from her front window. |
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The big event was attending the production of Mary Poppins at the Orpheum Theatre. No pictures were allowed so I will substitute some from the internet. |
| The play is based on the book and the Disney Movie. Although there is a lot of familiar music, there were a few new songs as well. The whole play was fresh as the story is retold with substantial plot differences that mean then story is told in a different order and brisker pace. The acting was great and special effects were amazing. . |
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The child actors were incredible. The dancing was spectacular. There is nothing but good to be said about this musical. If it comes anywhere near you, GO SEE IT! |