september 7, 2009: roller race @ the minnesota state fair, saint paul, mn.

september 7, 2009: ski ball @ the minnesota state fair, saint paul, mn.

september 7, 2009: another shadow portrait of my friends and myself @ the minnesota state fair. saint paul, mn

september 1, 2009: it's a race to the top to win a prize, just have to find a way to keep that water on target @ the minnesota state fair. saint paul, mn

september 1, 2009: 9th installment from the minnesota state fair...the ferris wheel in action. saint paul, mn.

september 7, 2009: 8th pic from the minnesota state fair. mesmerized by the 'zipper'...it'll get you every time. saint paul, mn

september 1, 2009: 7th pic from the minnesota state fair...an absolute classic, the ferris wheel...saint paul, mn.

september 7, 2009: 6th installment from the minnesota state fair. here's the 'whacamole' game where you have to smash the heads of the moles that pop out. most points wins...some sort of tiny prize i'm sure...and i'm also certain that these battled it out one on one, with the guy prevailing (like he needed any more prizes). saint paul, mn.

september 7, 2009: 5th installment of the minnesota state fair. i loved this ride as a kid, always trying to pull my body away from the board you stood against as gravity held me down. today, i wouldnt dream of stepping inside, with the risk of getting sick. here is the starship 3000, saint paul, mn.

september 1, 2009: 4th installment of the minnesota state fair....this ride is called "fighter"...looks like its in the "street fighter" writing. saint paul, mn

september 1, 2009: 3rd installment from the minnesota state fair... 1st to the top wins! just have to get the water in the hole...saint paul, mn.

september 1, 2009: 2nd installment from the minnesota state fair... i absolutely love the ring toss. we never win but will play forever because we make friends with the carnies...sometimes you can talk your way into "winning" a large banana...saint paul, minnesota

september 1, 2009: first of many photos from the minnesota state fair. here is the sky flyer that twirls those high above the fair. saint paul, mn.

labor day weekend 2008: ferris wheel at the minnesota state fair in st. paul, mn.