Mmm, cake auction. I can remember making pies for a pie auction at my church as a teen. I can also remember that I boy I liked bought one! How is that for romance country-style?!

Good news! BIL used his corporate discount rates to find the ILs a hotel for their stay! (The fair starts in just 9 days, the day before they come, so weekend rates especially are very high and spots are tight.) I really would not mind them staying here -- it's nicer in a way -- but getting my office ready for us to sleep in would be a massive job even if I weren't going out of town. The rest of the house, obviously, has to be presentable either way. And I know they will be more comfortable -- we just can't offer privacy or room to spread out your stuff for a week.

So, I can concentrate on figuring out meals, fun stuff to do, and getting the rest of the house neatened and let my office be its messy self.

Happy hump day to you all!

Shaun
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