Photo Friday - Roundabout

This is a personal favorite of mine.  I snapped this about 5 years ago at my local County Fair with an dinosaur of a digital camera.  It's been entered in a local photography competition where it took 1st place in it's category.  My first photography competition.  Yay. :)

I love going to the Fair.  I love walking around taking in the sights, sounds and smells of it all. The Fair is a must for me, especially after taking up photography as a serious hobby.  There are two County Fairs that I frequent each year, and I go a few times per Fair.  One of these days I'd love to go on a County Fair tour.  Won't Wahoo just love that?! 

When it comes to the Fair I have a tradition that I must keep to, though.  I must start at the back of the Fair where the animals are housed.  I must look at, coo over, pet and love on as many animals as possible.  I try to get photos, too.

I love watching the games and rides, but am not big on participating.  The Carousel is just about my speed.  I love the artistry of each horse, including their names.  Carousels are one of my favorite subjects at the Fair to photograph.  There is just something so Old World and Magical about a Carousel.

I may do photos on more than just Fridays.  I have so many just hanging out in a file, locked away in digital storage.  Just seems a shame.

Fun Places to Virtually Hang Out

Here are some of my favorite sites.  When I'm not hanging around Lucy March's blog, Argh Ink or over at Popcorn Dialogues, I can be found at one of the following sites...


I love reading about adventurous women!  That's what hooked me over at Lucy March's blog.  Yes, Alpha Betty I am talking about you.  Of course I had no idea I would be meeting so many other incredible and adventurous women by continuing to go there. ;)  Betties rock!

Here are some other chicks that rock:

The Daily Coyote is a blog I found after reading the beautifully written book by the same title.  Shreve Stockton is an interesting woman who has chosen to live in the wilds of Wyoming.  She was given an orphaned coyote pup to raise, and she begins photographing him as he grows. 

Honey Rock Dawn is another blog by  Shreve.  This blog is about her life on the farm and her farmily.  It's chock full of stories and pictures of her cows, goose, horses and other critters she comes across.  Shreve is an interesting woman, and a total Betty. ;)

Vespa Vagabond is another Shreve Stockton blog.  This one details her journey from San Francisco to New York on her Vespa. That's an adventurous spirit!  This one has great pics, too.


One Girl Trucking this is a great site about a girl and her truck.  I found this through Shreve's blog.  Some of the photos are just breath taking.  Confession:  when I was a teenage I wanted to become a truck driver.  Reading this blog gives me a vicarious thrill.  I still want to get my CDL, and maybe one day hit the road. ;)

Fun for entertaining, event planning or just drooling.

Cupcakes Take the Cake is one of my all time favorite blogs.  Julie mentioned it the other day when we were taking cupcakes and duck butts.  Over the years I've spent so much time here.   They have all things cupcake - photos, videos, t-shirts, storage containers and even a link to a cozy mystery series set in a cupcake bakery.


Bakerella is a fun site about baking and baking stuff.  Before you all get the wrong idea - I don't really bake.  I just love looking at the decorations, cake stands and other stuff.  It's fun. :)

Hostess with the Mostess is a fun blog about entertaining.  Fun stuff and pretty pictures.

Just for fun.

Disapproving Rabbits is a hysterical blog that has new pictures daily.  The rabbits are adorable and the captions hysterical.  I love this site.  I don't know how I found it, but I love it!  Makes me wanna get a bunny.


Stumble Upon - You will lose days here.  It's so very cool.  I've found some of the most interesting pages.  The Overdrive Interactive Social Media Map was a fun find, it's a great reference page to navigate the world of online social networking.  I love finding great photos on Stumble Upon.  I've found  grafetti art, moms in the wild and misbehaving princesses.  You just never know what you'll stumble upon next.

Say Anything - A Tribute

I love movies. All kinds of movies. I love the experience of going to a movie theater and taking in a good story. I love getting comfy on the couch with Mr. Wahoo and our latest Netflix arrival. One of my favorite ways to watch a movie is on regular old TV. There is nothing better than a lazy Sunday afternoon watching Pretty Woman on TNT for the 247th time while sorting your sock drawer.

Say Anything is one of those favorites I've viewed many, many times. I think it's a great combination of Cameron Crowe and John Cusack. I'll watch anything with John Cusack, and Mr. Wahoo knows that if I find myself single John Cusack is my next boyfriend.  Since John Cusack is also a Cubs fan Mr. Wahoo respects my choice.



Look at what I found! Ah, the joys of the internet. How did I grow up in a world without it?! I look back at the dark days of my childhood and shudder. We didn't have TV for a few years, never mind the sweet joys of the world wide web.

Yeah, sure there's danger lurking right around every virtual corner, but look! A felt finger puppet of Lloyd Dobler professing his devotion by holding a boom box above his head while playing Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes".

A little morsel of movie trivia - while filming this scene John Cusack was actually playing Fishbone not the iconic Peter Gabriel song "In Your Eyes". Gotta love that imdb!

This fine felt creation is being offered for sale here on Etsy by Abby Christine. She's got some great felt finger puppets from Bob Ross to Johnny Cash flipping the bird. God, I love Etsy!





Mr. Wahoo found this video on the web and knew instantly I'd love it. How could anyone resist a puppet tribute to Lloyd Dobler? I especially love the New Yorkers as they just keep walking.




Finally, a video of Sara Bareilles covering Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes". I collect good covers of great songs and great covers of good songs. This is one of several versions of "In Your Eyes" that I have in my collection. Enjoy.