Throwback
In this world of rapid change, it's refreshing to find something that stays the same. Almost. Once a year, for two weeks, the little Humbolt County Fair in the small town of Ferndale, California kicks off. I've heard it's the longest continually running county fair, stretching back to the 1870s if I remember correctly. Let me set the context, because that's part of the appeal. Ferndale is a tiny dairy community tucked into the mountains of very Northern California, not far from the costal city of Eureka. This is beautiful country where redwoods meet the pounding sea. I've been there a handful of times and now I'm thrilled to be able to watch the horse races at the fair from my TV or computer screen given the technology available now. The fair is like most county fairs with fried everything and lots of animal exhibits and show competitions. Against this beautiful backdrop sits a little 5/8 mile racetrack, as cute as it is dangerous. Tight turns, the