Last weekend, The Wife, MIL, MIL’s BFF, and me went down to the Manatee County Fair. We went last year and had some fun. It’s much smaller than the State Fair, so it’s more of an afternoon thing than an all-day thing.

Of course, we get through ticket gates and security wants to see my carry bag. Understandable. Then comes this exchange.

Security Guy: Do you have any knives, firearms, or weapons on you?

Me: Actually, yes.

Security Guy: I just need to see your license. <<Examines license>> Just in case you weren’t aware, this expires at the end of this year.

Me: Oh, thanks.

Security Guy: Hey, at least you weren’t like the guy yesterday. His had been expired for over two years.

The rest of the fair was fun. We had excellent doughnuts, saw some neat arts and crafts, and learned about a museum we’re going to have to explore in the future.