We went to the Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Fest – we even saw my hat in the 4H booth but the folks there told us that it hadn’t won anything, they just put it up for display.

Today I got my hat back in the mail with a big, fat yellow ribbon! I’m foolishly happy about this as it’s my first fair entry – of any kind – and I won FOURTH PLACE! Please don’t burst my bubble by reminding me that only 4 folks entered…

Listen, after last night I’ll take ANY victory.