Boy in a Bubble

$6 was the cost for this bubble adventure.

Biggest Pumpkin Prize

The winner of the biggest pumpkin at this year's Western Idaho Fair, weighing in at just over 400 pounds.

Pepper-palooza

I think the pepper entries were the most numerous and diverse this year in the agriculture competition at the Western Idaho Fair. Made me wish I had grown peppers.

A Salute to Michael Jackson

Yes, it's the King of Pop - a recycling display at the Western Idaho Fair.

Boise Curb Cup 2010

Some images from the Curb Cup competition yesterday in Downtown Boise. The public was given tokens to vote on their favorite street performances. More photos on the extras page, click here. And there's a slideshow, which you can see on YouTube by clicking here.

Baby Quail

This is always a popular exhibit in the small animal barn at the Western Idaho Fair: watching quail hatch. Notice how this is just the right height for kids.

The Western Idaho Fair

I really didn't think we'd be at the fair after dark last night, but we sure had fun. Animals, fried food and carnival rides!

Farming Relic

Look how the front wheel has sunk into the ground. This tractor has been sitting here for a while.

Louie's Ghost

The neglected sign still hangs on the bricks beside the parking lot....but Louie's downtown location closed a few years ago. I miss having them downtown.

Recycling an Old Tire

A sign along Willow Creek Road in the foothills.