Bakersfield Business Conference

I still can't figure out how Alicia can post 50 pictures in one blog. I could only upload the previous four. These are some more from my phone.

The Skinners and we attended the Republican love-fest we call the Bakersfield Business Conference. I was so impressed with the talks given by Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. When you live in The Socialist Republic of California, it is hard to find someone who has real answers to the mess we have in our federal and state government.
I will also fascinated by the talks given by Laura Bush, Dick Cheney, Rudy Giuliani and Karl Rove about the activities on 9/11/01. Sarah Palin spoke - not impressed.


A blurry picture of the podium from inside a tent for 10,000 people.


The BHS Choir - the highlight of the day for Sue.

Phone Pics

I am sure that you have packed your camera to make sure that you had some nice photo memories of your trip. I do it all the time. The only issue is that my camera never escapes from the luggage. These are some pics that I took with my phone of the St. George Marathon and then a couple just for Brian Skinner.


The key to getting Ava to smile is covering her face in something very sugary.


Sarah is obviously impressed. Way to go Landon in your first marathon.



The multi-marathoner Scott waves to the adoring crowd at mile 23.


These two are for Brian...you must be so proud. We all think that they look just as good on Davin as they do on Tawna.

Fair Favorites

These are some of my favorite non-fair pictures from the fair.


I always enjoy spending time with Sue. Lila is kinda cute too.


Lila is really enjoying standing in front of the swamp cooler that is cooling off one of the buildings.


I love this shot that shows the cultural diversity of Bakersfield. You have Dewey Kootstra's dairy barn in the front and the Muslim mosque across the street.

The Great Kern County Fair

What could be better than attending the Kern County Fair on a hot Autumn evening!


We watched them spray down the pigs. Pigs are cute, but they do have special odor.


We saw the chicks, which DOES NOT mean girls.


Lila likes the bunnies. Even Laura looks content. (The bunnies are in an air conditioned room)


The Skinners fed their kids pizza, nachos and corn dogs - with cotton candy to follow. The old folks had Boy Scout potatoes. Everyone was content. Sue and Blake were there too but Blake had somewhere else to go while the picture was being taken. Davin said, "Just use a tree, I do."