Wyoming State Fair
Earl and Jewell Reed
Earl's 90th birthday cake
Wyoming State Fair
Douglas, Wyoming
We recently went to Douglas for the Wyoming State Fair. Many organizations, especially those associated with agriculture, take advantage of the annual event to hold meetings and gatherings. it works out great because many people are already at State Fair, or if they're not, it gives them a good excuse to go. Back in the day (that is my 4-H days), State Fair was the absolute high point of my year. Then, as now, we got together with our friends from around the state, although in those days, I was busy caring for livestock and getting them ready for show.This year, we were only there overnight and spent lots of time sitting around and waiting for someone we knew to walk by. Our family presented a talk on family ranching to the LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) class . While we were there, we took in the carnival. Another great occasion was the recognition of Earl Reed's upcoming 90th birthday. Earl and his wife Jewell are well-known and well-loved Wyoming Wool Growers, still active in the business. Earl and Jewell have spent many years as the superintendents of the wool show and wool craft show. They were training replacements this year. I hate to see them give up these jobs as they are a fairtime fixture. Thank you, Earl and Jewell!
Brian, Siobhan and Seamus on the swinging pirate ship
Carnival
Wyoming State Fair
Maeve with ketchup
LEAD family picnic
Wyoming State Fair
photos by Sharon O'Toole
