Author Archives: Roger

I made a point of only buying food that wasn’t normally available except at a fair. Jumbo Corn Dog ($5) — This was tasty, but I soon ran into a problem. Because the stick was so long (and very sharply … Continue reading →

I spent the afternoon alternating between wandering about and sitting in the auction barn watching the auctioneer sell cattle, pigs and sheep. The highest price for beef (while I was in the barn) was $5.10/lb. The champion hog went for … Continue reading →

You never get around to seeing the sights close to home, right? So I made another list — Things to Do in McHenry County. The County Fair was on this weekend. None of my family members were excited about going, … Continue reading →