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I took a video, but due to a marginal internet connection, I have been having troubles uploading it. Perhaps tomorrow.

I took a bunch of still photos with my phone and sent them to myself, so I'll be able to share them with you here.

We are at the 124th Western Illinois Fair, and there is no doubt that we're here in the heartland proper. It was hot today, high about 96 degrees. There are animal shows, family stage shows, carnival rides and games. About what you would expect. I love seeing the animals, our Magic Bus is parked right between the Petting Zoo and the Bar-B-Q Choo-choo. Not a bad place to be.

It's an hour back to the house, so I'm gonna' spend the night here in the Traveling Showroom. I'm learning a lot about how we are going to do things in the days and fairs to come.

Here are some of the photos I took today.

Above: The B-B-Q Choo Choo.

The Petting Zoo

Diane serves Elephant Ears with Berries

A great location right next to the Wheel Chair Porta-Pottie

I'll get some video off to you all tomorrow. We'll be here through Sunday, and there will be some Rockin' country Friday and Saturday.

More tomorrow from the Shottenkirk Traveling Showroom.