Time to get a second job

Some people you've never met need a bigger fridge for their cheese sculpture contest.

Your tax dollars at work, paying the public relations bill for farmers and their friends.

"Cash from Ottawa will help the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair buy a new, larger fridge to accommodate increased entries in their cheese competition, the fair said after a whirlwind visit by Jim Flaherty, the Finance Minister, yesterday.

"Bill Duron, chief executive of the fair, said the new fridge will have a glass front so visitors can see the artisan cheeses entries on display.

“'Tourism is a key driver for the Ontario economy and the Canadian economy overall,' said Mr. Flaherty, standing amid empty livestock stalls and the faint smell of farm. He announced a federal grant of more than $1.4-million to the fair.

"The grant money for this year’s fair goes toward expanding programming and advertising, said Mr. Duron."

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"The faint smell of farm." That's not what a farmer's wife calls it when her husband forgets to take off his overalls and barn boots before he comes into the house.

I like the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair but I already pay a hefty admission price for the privilege of entering the building just so I can spend more money.