The Walnut Valley Adventure begins

I got up before daylight this morning to get ready for the landrush. It wasn't the one into indian territory. It was the landrush at the Walnut Valley Festival, where you set up for camping.

I started yesterday. We have a pop up camper out on the river that we leave out there all the time.I took it down, checked out things like tires, and brought it to my house.

I left around 6 a.m., and was in line by 6:30 in Winfield, waiting for the landrush to begin at 7.
Even that early, I was still camper number 425. There are people who arrive over a month early and get lower numbers. Some people had already been there for weeks by the time of the county fair which was over a month ago.
I really had no idea what to expect, but it was not as hard as i thought it would be.
I plan on being up there most of next week and will be posting reports from the festival.
Going to do some live blogs from there as well.

 Last year they were washed out as far as camping goes. It was a bit wet this morning, but looks to be ok. The weather forecast is pretty good.
Click here for a longer account of today's activities.

Wednesday update

Lots of new stuff on the site.
New city commission story.
They put off changing the elections to make it more likely that there will be a primary. The argument is that it gets people more involved. Maybe, but it still seems like a lot of effort and usually you are just eliminating one person from the running. Ok, you can call me a naysayer this time.
Food page is updated. Our columnist writes about growing up gardening, and about making your own ketchup. Also a recipe for Okra. Some people are still trying to convince the world that okra is an edible plant.
Sports page is also updated. I am getting press releases from K-State and KU now. For the hardcore fan, there will be some useful nuggets in those.
Remember the Cowley volleyball team opens its home season tonight. It's a new era with a new coach and an almost new team.
Also, I posted an email from the arts council. They are looking for input for PrairieFest, and will have a meeting Thursday night. For those of you that criticized the festival last year, now is your chance to be heard. They do want to be responsive to the public, so stop by.
Another update for Walnut Valley Festival has also been posted. Its getting closer. I am going to camp this year, and will be live blogging from time to time.

Monday's posting

Greetings everyone.
The cop notes are posted on the site. Also posted a press release from the Walnut Valley Festival, or bluegrass as it is more commonly known.
Also put up a couple pictures from last year. The picture with this post is of the lead singer for the group The Wiyos. The WV Fest is one of my favorite events in the area. I hope to camp there this year.
They are really not bluegrass anymore.
Last year they were flooded and there was no camping. Several campers stayed in Arkansas City.
I will be posting pictures from yesterday soon.
I saw no one commented on the river post yesterday. No one wants to talk about that anymore?