New York State Fair

I have a moment to breathe following our Labor Day weekend trip to Syracuse and then five days of work at the Toronto Film Festival, so here are some photos from the Great New York State Fair.

This guy incorrectly guessed that Lincoln weighed 40 lbs. Lincoln got a plastic sword and this guy got $3.

The annual butter sculpture had an Olympic theme.

De riguer face painting -- a dolphin for the boy...

...and a salamander for the girl.

Carey rode all the rides, because I'm old now and get really sick.

Holding the baby chicks is always a hit. Lincoln nearly popped his.

These swings were at least 35-40 feet in the air.

Channeling Grandpa Larry on his motorcycle.