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Saturday was “Free” Raleigh Day. We basically did as many free things as we could fit into 12 hours. It really was great.

We started at the State Farmer’s Market at 9AM. It was my first time there, even though I’ve live in the area for 11 years or so. So much stuff, and so many samples. I ended up spending money (I didn’t have to, I wanted to), but it was worth it.

Next, we went to Oak View for their “Fair Day in the Mill Village” festival. There was music, history, a hayride, FREE barbeque, and a baking contest (we got to sample ALL the entries). We were all stuffed when we left, and we didn’t spend a penny.

Then we went to the history museum in downtown Raleigh. There was an interesting exhibit on disease and medicine in North Carolina, which spanned everything from traditional medicine to faith healing to natural remedies. I was definitely fascinated, but it also made me feel like I really needed to go scrub my hands.

Then I got a call from my mom, who had accidently locked herself in the attic. Ask me personally if you’d like to know the whole story.

Then to the art museum, with the ultimate goal of visiting the cloud chamber. Unfortunately, the cloud chamber apparently gets locked when the art museum closes, even though it’s in the woods and not in the museum. So instead we wandered around a bit and looked at some of the things that weren’t locked up.

Our final event was watching Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit on the art museum lawn. Such a funny movie…you should see it if you haven’t already.

All in all, a pretty perfect day. If only a few more people had come. Next time, guys. Next time.