Apple Lab 2007 - 03 Oct 2007
This year, I was able to take the entire afternoon off to go help out with my Dad's famous Apple Lab (as seen in previous years - 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002). Why the change? Most importantly, this year promised to be the last year for the lab, since the apple farm should be gone before next October. Once again, a huge horde of students and community folks appeared to attend the lab, and once again they had a great time, not quite understanding why we felt a feeling of loss...

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Stacks of Tables
Since I arrived on time this year, I could help with setup as well as tear-down.
Rob the Helper
My brother-in-law was able to help out too.
Waiting to Begin
The apples weren't there yet, so there wasn't much to worry about.
Clean-Up Bins
Eh brought the bins to throw away the apple cores and such.
Hallway of Tables
We had them all set up and pretty well before was necessary.
Almost Set-Up Table
At least the table tents were up. The apples would have helped.
Orange Apples
This seems kindof odd...
Orange Apples, II
...why, that's not an apple!
Orange Apples, III
These were actually some ridiculously hot peppers from Dan's garden. We got them out of there before the students did anything too stupid.
Cutting Apples
Bernadine was happy to get to chop some apples.
Chopped Apples
Spigold, in this place; I like them.
Pictures of Me
I think Rob got these pictures? (Dan, Tim, Anna)
Smiling Tim
This one turned out okay, at least.
Eh, Chopping
She's better at it than, well, just about anybody else that I've met.
Cultivar Lab
The standard signs, this time up on the walls.
Nicely Chopped Apples
Go Eh!
Early Students
A few students were tasting things before the class started.
Kirby and Mariya Enter
I don't know that I'd met Mariya before this point, and didn't really expect to take a picture of the two of them when they came in, but, hey, it worked out!
Dad and Reporter
The News Gazette reporter always makes a point to come...
Waiting for the Lecture
Oh, students, you look so bored even when you're reasonably excited!
The Hordes
As always, there were a lot of people in that hallway.
The Swarm
It was actually better than most years, because I managed to convince a fair number to start at the end and/or go outside for a bit.
The Quiz
Everyone takes the apple grading more seriously because they know they're theoretically being graded on it. It's a good ploy.
Still Chopping
The initial chopping was only the beginning...
Taking Notes
It looks like they're trying to figure out how to use a knife. Heh.
More Quizzes
Everybody gets to work on top of the Evaluation Lab sign!
Christina
I got to bring a few friends along this year, as always.
Interviewing Students
They were, I believe, quoted in the newspaper.
Sam and Kid
I hadn't seen the kid before. She's cute!
Last Minute Evaluations
They don't *really* have to grade every apple. Oh well.
Everyone Meets
Sarah and Christina had never met Sam before, as far as I know, but Allen Hall ties run deep.
Double-Fisting Apples
We don't usually have too many small kids there, but they're fun to watch!

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