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Clue Master

Thanks BroBro
Mon, 08/27/2007 - 8:47 AM Permalink
KITCH

Since 1965, sculptures of the winning Princess Kay and other finalists have been carved, one per day, at the Minnesota State Fair.

digjam
Mon, 08/27/2007 - 2:45 PM Permalink
KITCH

Full-throttle, Martha produces more than 70,000 cookies an hour. She sells more than that. Last year, she and her partners in two cookie booths, grossed an astounding one and a-half million dollars, in twelve days.

But you've got to know this is the exception.

In fact, Martha's so unusual, she's closing in on three-times her nearest competitor -- the Wozniak's and their french fries.

The dairy building is pulling in just over $600,000.

The cheese curd place in the food building rakes in more than $500,000.

The corn place better than $440,000 dollars.

Pork chips on a stick rake in a quarter of a million dollars.

There's the unrelated cheese curd place on Dan Patch that makes about $240,000.

And Giggles Campfire Grill brings in just over $200,000.

After that, it really starts to drop like a rock.

And remember, everybody has to pay the fair twelve and a-half percent. They have to pay the state six and a-half percent. Plus they have to buy their products and hire their workers.
Mon, 08/27/2007 - 5:17 PM Permalink
KITCH

the fairgrounds are four times the size of Disneyland. :confused:

remind me to not go to disneyland
Mon, 08/27/2007 - 5:20 PM Permalink
Clue Master

No way. That must be including the campground, parking and all the other extra areas. Disneyland is pretty small compared to Disneyworld but it's not That small.
Mon, 08/27/2007 - 5:22 PM Permalink
KITCH

The fair first opened its doors there on September 7, 1885. The site was then 210 acres (0.8 km²), but now stands at 320 acres (1.3 km²).
Mon, 08/27/2007 - 5:24 PM Permalink
KITCH

The magic lands and public areas of DISNEYLAND occupy 85 acres of ground
Mon, 08/27/2007 - 5:24 PM Permalink
KITCH

If you are familiar with Walt Disney World, you might wonder why anyone would visit Disneyland in Anaheim, California. After all, Disneyland is small. It covers fewer than 300 acres (including the Hotel properties) while Walt Disney World exceeds 30,000 acres.
Mon, 08/27/2007 - 5:26 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

And the fair keeps complaining that it doesn't make enough $$... I find it hard to believe with all the people there spending tons of cash. If you ask me, if they're not making enough, they're not budgeting well.

Of course, maybe I'm not seeing the whole picture.
Mon, 08/27/2007 - 5:31 PM Permalink
KITCH

I 100% agree...they need to get rid of all the old folks...

and HIRE KAT..shove some money her way...awww.....hmmm 500k should work.
Mon, 08/27/2007 - 5:36 PM Permalink
katsmeow

I'm working that way - First the Rice Street Festival Parade - then the Ramsey County Fair - Then the WORLD!! :hehe:
Mon, 08/27/2007 - 7:20 PM Permalink
OT

The pork chop guy is a plumber. Ted worked with him. He takes his vacation during the fair. If he's working when we go we eat for free! :grin:
Mon, 08/27/2007 - 7:32 PM Permalink
me2

I was gonna thank you for posting info on the fair- I wanted to post a State Fair Fact everyday of the fair but I knew I wouldn't have the time....

The 1st state fair was held after Minnesota became a state (1858)....Held in Minneapolis, in 1859, near 5th and Marquette.

the 2nd state fair was held at Fort Snelling in 1860.

The state fair locations actually were all over the state for a while, Winona, Minneapolis, Rochester, Red Wing, Owatonna, St. Paul.

The first time it was at its current location was what kitch posted - 1885.
Tue, 08/28/2007 - 7:37 AM Permalink
me2

pronto pup - First food on a stick at the MN State Fair 1947.
Tue, 08/28/2007 - 8:00 AM Permalink
KITCH

they will have issues with many repairs needed to the barns and other buildings...

the roof on the sheep/goat barn leaks...

the barns all have dorms that need updates but they won't touch them because of elevators that are required if they do.

the dorms are needed for 4-Hers and FFA...i'm planning on staying overnite with katie on sunday.
Tue, 08/28/2007 - 10:29 AM Permalink
me2

they could easily have a fundraiser DURING fair time to collect $ to preserve and fix them
Tue, 08/28/2007 - 10:31 AM Permalink
KC0GRN

Heh, well there's one place I don't need to donate to.

Heck I do enough donating just by buying stuff out there :chagrin:
Tue, 08/28/2007 - 12:19 PM Permalink
KITCH

I personally agree...at $11 bucks a ticket...and everything else...they do just fine.
Tue, 08/28/2007 - 12:24 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

thats on thing that gets to me about the fair!! look at the grandstand!!! the yelled and complaned about that and they have how much laying around!! they couldnt resurifse the race track because it would cost to much??? thas crazzy they have enugh!!! to do this stuff JUST DO IT ALLREADY its like of gov. we dont have enugh?? to fix 35w bridge so lets gas tax!! but we are getting fed. funding??? how dose that work!!!
Wed, 08/29/2007 - 12:38 PM Permalink
Pay Me

Kitch,

When a collector is calling your house, are they allowed to call 12-15 times a day if they don't leave a message??
Thu, 08/30/2007 - 12:38 PM Permalink
Clue Master

<----- hoping that just one time Kitch would call me without asking to pay off one of my overdue bills

Just call to say hi once in awhile huh bub? :sheepish:
Thu, 08/30/2007 - 1:36 PM Permalink
KITCH

hard to make it stick...

but it would be considered against the law
Thu, 08/30/2007 - 2:05 PM Permalink
Pay Me

What would I need to do?

Those bastards!

I would not be complaining if it were you kitch! :sillygrin:
Thu, 08/30/2007 - 5:36 PM Permalink
Clue Master

It's a computer calling you. Just pick it up and hang up instantly and it'll go away.

Don't ask me how I know this. :wink:
Thu, 08/30/2007 - 11:19 PM Permalink
KITCH

not always....

I call some people all the time...

I've been known to do every 5 mins. or so...

its call re-dial
Fri, 08/31/2007 - 4:07 AM Permalink
Clue Master

But I know it's you because it says Kitch-the-Crafty-Cash-Catcher on the caller id. :wink:
Fri, 08/31/2007 - 9:55 AM Permalink
OT

Kitch, where in the alphabetical sequence are Minnesota license plates?

I saw a car with VJJ on the license and it looked like a legitimate plate but I'm hoping it is a joke. :worried:
Fri, 09/07/2007 - 9:29 AM Permalink
Eags

what is VJJ??
Fri, 09/07/2007 - 12:35 PM Permalink
OT

Well, how do I say this. It's short for a term Oprah made popular a few years ago. VaJayJay
Fri, 09/07/2007 - 12:46 PM Permalink
Eags

Too funny! I am way out of touch with all the popular culture stuff, I guess.
Fri, 09/07/2007 - 1:16 PM Permalink
me2

HA! :sheepish:
Fri, 09/07/2007 - 2:13 PM Permalink
me2

ok so I want to know who owns this today...

can you find out kitch?

wonder if he ever sold it or if he had to suffer and stay king!

Kingdom For Sale

Heram Goes With It
Fri, 09/07/2007 - 2:14 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Prolly this guy
Fri, 09/07/2007 - 2:27 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

He must be Irish
Fri, 09/07/2007 - 6:20 PM Permalink
Wicked Nick

I think that guy lives in the frog pond?... :goofy: :confused: :confused:
Mon, 09/10/2007 - 12:06 AM Permalink
Wicked Nick

I talked with Carolyn, and if the Kingdom is still for sale - she said we should purchase it....

sweet.... im the king...

bow down... and stuff...
Mon, 09/10/2007 - 12:08 AM Permalink
Eags

I recall awhile back seeing instructions here on how to save a screen image. I can't find them now. Can you please tell me?

I bought some flooring awhile back. Now the company doesn't want to take back the excess, saying they no longer carry that particular flooring, however, their website - today - still has it advertised. I want to save an image of the screen as it looks today.

Thanks.
Mon, 09/10/2007 - 6:44 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Or hold Alt/Print Scr and paste into a photo, Word or even an e-mail prog
Mon, 09/10/2007 - 7:12 AM Permalink
OT

I left click on the image and save it to my pictures. Then when I need it I download it from there in my email or here or whatever.

Eags, I bookmark posts I want to save and then can read them by clicking on Message Center on the left side of the page.
Mon, 09/10/2007 - 8:38 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I press Print screen button then open Paint, edit, paste into the program. Then save as a JPG file.
Mon, 09/10/2007 - 2:06 PM Permalink
KITCH

you don't need to "ALT & PRINT SCRN"?? ..thats strange...
Mon, 09/10/2007 - 2:25 PM Permalink
Terry

No need to Alt/Printscreen - Just Printscreen. That copies it and then you just open the program you want to paste it into and Ctrl-V and there it is.
Mon, 09/10/2007 - 5:06 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I never use alt, just print screen
Mon, 09/10/2007 - 5:49 PM Permalink