Veteran's Day At The Illinois Stat Fair

After church, I put shorts and tee on for the state fair. Free to veterans today.

Frank said "What? No riding today?" I haven't worn shorts in a long time. It was hot so I drove, even parked for free blocks away. What a cheap skate I am! Even the lunch was free to veterans compliments of the Mayor of Springfield.

It was hot - 99 degrees. Even my neck cooler needed refreshed. Someone left a cup of ice from a lemon shake up on a chair so I dunked my neck cooler in it. The heat kept the crowd down

I saw the Marine Silent Drill Team. I hugged 2 marines today. Asked each if I could hug a marine and was given the "Yes Mam" routine. The routine was very professional and touching to see such discipline.

Families of Eisenhauer, Garbs, Belchik (who died in Iraq but was a former Silent Drill member) and I forgot the 4th were at the Veterans Day at the state fair honors.

Bumped into Grace and Jean, local WOSL
(I'm a member but the older ladies have more free time for events and such like Camp Butler ceremonies)

I wanted to stay longer for the 4pm parade but left at 3 because of the heat and went shopping in AC stores instead. Got a memory foam mattress pad for a better night's sleep. Getting ready to try it soon.