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It was a beautiful sunny summer day, July 8, 2008 as we departed Brookings, Oregon. Everyone was
excited!!
Wed morning, July 9th. You know, I sat looking at this one picture and reflected back on the energy that wasused just to get to this point.
We camped here Tue night in line for the land grab in“The Miss Piggy Lot” (trade circle) camping area. After repacking the camping gear we go get our
“wrist bands/vehicle passes” then go wait in another line.
With the “Claim Staked” we bring in the gear and set up camp. The kitchen on the right turns into a
selling space for Mondays trade circle.
Good Ole P-10 coming together. This is her 22nd year.
My booth as well as those around me have “grandchildren”.
Friday, July 11 opening day. It’s 9:30 and the gatesopen at 11. My crew is already inside hard at work
cleaning and setting out stock as I set foot onto the fireroad for my 1/2 mile trek to the booth site.
I’m now about to exit the main gate of Miss Piggy lot,
cross the next field and into the trees beyond.
I’m standing where in a short while buses will be unloading the daily fairies. To the right is the old main gate. Behind the fence is Main Camp/
Operations. Straight ahead is the new gate now called bus gate - lets go.
As you enter the “8” we see fairies strolling to and froas well as standing in line for breakfast sold before hours
by some food booths (extra $$). We take the left “Y” here up “East 13th” - going right will take the other way around the“8” or over the bridge to the “Left Bank” and “Chela Mela”.
She doesn’t work for DPW and that’s not the back of Capt Sparrow, it’s a stroll up E 13th opening day of OCF.
Get yourButtonsHere.
For a periodof time, we
could get ourthen papercamping
passes madeinto buttons
so they wouldlast the
weekend.
Landmark “Springfield Creamery” is left of center. To the left is theentrance to Energy Park. On the right is a great Tai food booth. At nightthere is always somebody playing music here and it jambs with young people who have to be seen at the scene and it’s hard to walk through.
This is the center of the “8” where Strawberry Lane to the rightand Shady Lane to the left intersect with E 13th. On the other side of the
fence is the Long Tom River inside the fence is the “Function at the Junction”It used to be the Drum Tower; drummers/dancers would go all night.
This hand carved Yin/Yang dragon caught my eye Fri morning,
too spendy to add to my collection I’m sure.
On the traditional Sunday afternoon stroll, I remarked toSilverlady about the carving and when I went to show it to herit had been painted beautifully but it changed it completely.
This is Community Village keeping us informed.
You can actually buy locally fresh veggies every morning here.
A stop to sayhi to my longtime friendand formerbooth mate;Nome Mayin her great
new location.
Hi Nome -Love ya!
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Onward, D’Frisco on the immediate left. Always stop Sat night for a grilledchicken stick or sandwich. On the right is a coffee house that wasthe first to offer drinks all night long; still does. Awesome masks’
behind those white tarps just left of center. A rest area to the right as well.
Then the path opens into a large meadow on the leftAnd tucked back into the trees is the main stage.
Continuing on we are about to enter “Restaurant Row” which has the largest collection of food booths catering primarily to the
main stage crowd. In the distance is “Pooh Corner” my destination
At Pooh Corner I gaze down Pike Street Loop it all seems like just yesterday.Fried Rice’s rainbow ends and my booth begins. Hilltop bakery on the left
Then Randy & Cynthia and Craig to my right
Super Kris is decked out and ready to party, Silver Lady and Tigerare setting up the display and ken wants to know what time his
shift starts.
Wow, this time around these Oregon Country Fairies are, well….bright!!
And yes, that is dust - all hours.
Well it was 5pm and time for me to head clear acrossthe grounds to the “Hoarse Choral” to see the Sugar Beets
Well, it’s 7pm, the shows over for the public. Time to head back tothe booth and shut down for the night. As I passed through
Chela Mela Meadow I noticed some Nomes had stopped for a photo op.
You just viewed Tues July 8 thruFri 7pm, July 11, 2008
Well, if you haven’t had enough - venture further and check out OCF08-II for Sat to Mon’s images - July 12 to 14.
Be advised that it was hot and clothing was minimal - It’s becoming quite a costume party -
anything or nothing goes a long ways or not.
You just viewed Tues July 8 thruFri 7pm, July 11, 2008
Well, if you haven’t had enough - venture further and check out OCF08-II for Sat to Mon’s images - July 12 to 14.
Be advised that it was hot and clothing was minimal - It’s becoming quite a costume party -
anything or nothing goes a long ways or not.