One of the exhibits at the MSI made us laugh out loud. Welcome to the city, my friends. Climbing aboard a combine that chopped fake corn and went through a field via video screen was a hit. I had to take a picture for Hudson and the rest of the Hillmans. Come visit us and we can take you on a fake combine ride! :)
Chris got to relive his days as a cow-milker. His time was 11 seconds, but he says it's a sham. No iodine dip or rinse. But, if this PhD gig doesn't work out, I know he's still got it. It's good to have a man with skills. (And these skills are applying a milker, not milking by hand.)
The exhibit was clearly sponsored (and influenced) by big farm companies, and their money. I'm always interested to see how information is presented at a museum. Forming exhibits and condensing the information would be tricky. This one clearly had a pro-big ag slant. Not that I don't agree with some of the info they presented, it's just intriguing to see how it happens.
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| Chris was completely enthralled by the chocolate dripping from the ceiling |
My favorite stop of our day out was at Albanese Candy Factory, Home of the World's Best Gummies, and some pretty good chocolates, too. We stocked up on gummies: bears, butterflies and more bears. And a couple chocolates. On the way home we realized we probably didn't get enough. After eating some Target brand gummies last night, Chris and I concurred that there really is a big difference and Albansese wins. Yum!
It's fun venturing to sites beyond our own little town, especially with Chris. He's incredibly good under pressure, navigating from a map and keeping a cool head in crazy traffic. If only school allowed for more play and less nose to the grindstone. Boo.



2 comments:
Nothing makes a blog post more interesting than a picture of someone staring @ a cow's bum! (Although I realize that's not really what he's doing - it kind of looks that way!)
And... who wouldn't me mesmerized by chocolate falling from the ceiling! I know I sure would!
I am glad you guys are finding some time to explore! The candy factory looks quite yummy!
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