Fair Results

We both were very anxious to go to the Exhibit Hall at the Fair to see if our entries had won any ribbons. We arrived shortly after the doors opened at 9 AM and walked to the photo section where we saw that Josie's photo of the barn on Mormon Row had won a red second place ribbon. That was actually pretty good for a photo taken with her cell phone camera and not done professionally.

The next stop was the needlework area where I saw my entry with a blue, first place ribbon, and a Division Winner ribbon:

I was disappointed that it didn't win Best of Show this year, but the article that won the top prize was a very intricate knitted sweater. I can't say I understand that choice, but I'll take my ribbons. The real surprise was that Josie's afghan also won a blue first place ribbon and a Division Winner ribbon:

Congratulations to her for winning on her first try with an entry in this category. We both are already looking forward to next year's Fair and are starting to talk about what we might do to improve our chances for the top prize.

Following our walk to the Fairgrounds, we took a drive to Thayne, WY, where the Star Valley RV Resort is located. We had visited there before and wanted to take another look at the area and at the RV lots that are being sold. The prices are very reasonable and the area is nice enough, but we are concerned that it is too far from Jackson - 40 miles. We will wait on any decision to acquire a lot. The season for this resort is also short, as it is only open between April 15 and October 15 each year.

While driving around this area, we spotted an Alpaca farm where we stopped to take a shot of one of these unusual animals:

We also drove into the town of Afton, which is notable for our radiator replacement on the truck. It is a nice town and you may remember this archway, made from elk antlers, that has made the town famous:

Today, we will pick up our bikes at the shop in Jackson, and proceed to the Park to take a ride from the Gros Ventre Junction to Dornan's Restauarant...