Kilroy was here!


It is the end of July and that means County Fair time in the Midwest. This odd conglomeration of animals, tractors, cotton candy, the midway and politicians has not changed a bit over my lifetime! I frequented the county fair each year while growing up. I gamed quarter horses and the fair was my venue to compete...4H at first, then as I grew relatively older...moved to the big time..."Open Class". The same competions still go on..The Vanderburgh County Fair Queen is a cute as ever, the garden vegetables are still waxed and perfect, the talent contests still leave a bit to be desired and the Midway still hosts the fun house. Tractor pulls, country singers and "the" horse show still takes place in full view of the grandstand.

One thing I noticed on the fun house wall was the depiction of "Kilroy", upper right hand corner. On the link above, you can find out what is unique about this. He has been around since World War II and is found by different names all over the world. Train cars and underpass walls now sport graffiti...perhaps Kilroy was the forerunner of it all.

See you at the fair...don't forget to bring your camera...there are always some unique happenings in this altered reality we call "The Fair".