The Things I Do for Work

Today is Opening Day for this big annual local event. Now, when I say big, what I really mean is ginormous. The event is held in a sprawling area that covers several acres. The crowds will be overwhelming, the parking will be a nightmare, the freeways will magically transform into veritable parking lots, and at least one of the next three weeks will be hot as blazes, because that's just how things go during the LA County Fair.

Well, a few of the surrounding towns are lucky enough to have their own designated Day at the Fair. I've never attended [fill in the town] Day at the Fair, but apparently there's a parade and all manner of special activities geared for that town, especially for the kids.

I've been warned that the whole town will be up in arms next Friday, because it's our town's Day, and the Chamber office will be closed. All day. We'll be at the fair. Working, of course. We have panning for gold to run, a Native American flutist to keep company, a VIP lunch to attend... Tragic way to spend a Friday, I know. But what's there to do? This is my job.

The Boss gets a comp ticket for his wife. Supervisor gets a comp ticket for her #1 daughter. I also get a comp ticket, if I can find someone to give it to. I'm working until after lunch, but once lunch is over, I've been told I can meet up with a friend.

Anyone want a free ticket to the fair for Friday, September 14? I get one, so the first viable call, email, or comment wins. The winner would have to deal with their own parking, of course, and we'll make arrangements for meeting when I know better what I'm doing.

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Friday night: Please, someone go to the fair with me.