organized chaos says it best.

have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes of a large gathering, concert, theatre or even a parade? if you've ever been back there, you already know. it can get chaotic -- and quickly.

the staff at the expo definitely do a great job of handling things but headaches abound. one pops up at least once an hour. perhaps that's the reason there are aleve, advil and even excedrine in the office supply cabinet.

it's 10:30 and we're just getting home. we believe, as they do, that the bulk of everything is done and the gates will be ready to open at 8:30 to begin welcoming the more than 300,000 people from across the southeast to 'north america's premier farm show.' let's hope so.

i'll be working in the cattle south exhibit as a live model distributing magazines by the same name as well as selling t-shirts and cattle prods. haha. i'm from the country but withstanding the two years i live in this county, i have never ever lived nor worked on a farm. most of the machinery displayed over the more than 1,000 acres there is like greek to me.

of course, there are some things i know about: the tractor, lawn mowers, cotton pickers, hay balers and such. some of the stuff, though, i have no clue.

the united states secretary of agriculture along with his horde of secret service will be present tomorrow. apparently he's having a 'listening session' to deal with all the farmers and their issues and concerns. it's interesting how washington works, even if some people don't like it. we have to remember that we entrusted them with our vote or gave our trust and vote to someone who appointed them.

there'll be a fly-over, too, which will be neat. f-16's always wake up and excite a crowd. and me, the lover of planes i am. i'm sure the national anthem will be somewhere in the opening ceremonies as well. why is it that the song brings tears to my eyes? it always happens, no matter what.

leslee came to eat with me today on her lunch break looking like a billion dollars. and in her new trailblazer. damn hooker. i hate 'er. you know that ain't true... we had a good time. talked and caught up. and planned for that steak dinner i hinted about.

oh! i tasted moonshine for the first time today... it was even grape flavored. the first taste was bitter and hot like... well, i guess like grain alcohol. imagine that, huh? but, the grape flavor was pleasant shortly after. kinda like the aftertaste of a nice wine.

the men i got it from got a kick out of my question. they told me you don't drink a lot of it. a little would go a long way. so, i asked why on hee-haw... haha... they always had the drunkards drinking it from the little jugs.

as i said, they just laughed.

i have to be awake in six hours. perhaps i should go to bed.