The model White House exhibit was back again this year, and this time it was decorated for Christmas and housed in the Hall of State
       
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       The Lincoln bedroom in miniature, probably the closest I'll ever come to it!
       
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       Jim and Connie enticed us to try out the latest bed they'd discovered. Angie was ready to buy one until we heard the cost. Have 
      to rob a bank first!
       
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       Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Jim seems to have found the perfect chair.
       
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       While we were busy relaxing and getting a massage, who should be laughing at us but the Barnes. We told the saleswoman that Norma 
      was a rich Texas heiress and would buy at least one if not two. Then we left.
       
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       The old fair staple, Belgian waffles, is still in the same place and going strong.
       
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       Connie and Angie with Big Tex and the tower building in the background.
       
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       Marion and Shue Fong Dilley came up from Harker Heights to see the fair we keep talking about. We started them off right with Turkey 
      legs at Hans Mueller's.
       
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       Angie and I were kind'a wondering what to do next.
       
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       The Woofus is still holding court just down from Owens and across from the ranch arena.
       
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       The ranch arena featured a most interesting demonstration of how to train a horse. We all learned something.
       
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       The Vita Mix demonstration featured free food, so it was always a popular destination. I'm afraid she's going to buy one of those 
      things one of these days though!
       
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       Shue Fong decided to try out for the Dallas Cowboys' Cheerleader squad. She has my vote!
       
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       As the sun was setting, we had to have a picture with the fair in the background.
       
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       Three girls who never quite grew up had to try out the photo booth. Unfortunately they picked one that only "spoke" Spanish, but 
      they got results anyway!
       
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