Some NC flavor

Since Marcus was in town, we had to make sure that he really experienced the finest that NC has to offer. What better place to go then the NC State Fairgrounds, eh?

We took Marcus to the state flea market which was definitely an interesting display of junk and some truly excellent people watching. Here's Brad displaying some of the wares at one of the stands - why they are selling swords, I have no idea!



Marcus took advantage of the Fair and bought a few things to bring home to Israel. His favorite stand was the $1 used hat stand (again, really? $1 used hats? Man, I love NC!). After much deliberation, Marcus purchased this gem - "Re-Elect Bobby Hammons for Sheriff"! Don't think it gets much more southern that that!



After the flea market, we headed over to the day's main attraction at the Fairgrounds, the "Dixie Gun and Knife" show ... I kid you not!

It was one of the most frightening places that I have ever set foot in. We didn't take many pictures since technically cameras were not allowed and let's face it, we were a little afraid of getting anyone pissed off at us given that we were surrounded by about a million firearms. But here's a couple of shots from the big day ...



It was definitely an experience, let me tell you! Lots of confederate flags being sold, the sounds of tazers being tested and the deepest of Southern accents, and the sight of fathers with their young sons trying out guns, fitting their sons with holsters, etc. SCARY.