Rob's State Fair Scramblings, Day 8

That's not a typo, it says "scramblings." That's how I'm feeling after a wonderful day at the fair. I was glad that the predicted rain did not fall, but it was quite chilly today. Heavy jacket weather, to be exact. My friend Matt and I went to the fair today to ride rides. Let me tell you that I have not ridden on rides in many, many years, except for the big Ferris Wheel. I ride that every year because it's pretty tame, and you get a spectacular view of the Hutchinson skyline. But it did not stop there. We got onto rides that I had never thought I would get on again. The Sizzler, Crazy Mouse, The Spider (don't get me started on that ride), Pharoah's Fury, Avalanche, Rainbow Starship 3000, and assorted funhouses. We rode many of these rides multiple times. My inner child was released full-force today! You would be proud of the way I manned up and boarded those rides. I pretty much screamed the entire time (again, the spider ride, LOL) and Matt was having fun watching me freak out. By the way, we did NOT ride the Freak Out, but I freaked out on many of the other rides. By about 4:30 pm, I had learned two things: 1) I am not in my teens or early twenties anymore, and 2) I shouldn't be riding these rides in my forties. Matt noticed my shakiness and queasy stomach, and we agreed that this would be a good time to take a break. We went to watch the hypnotist and then the high-dive show. On the way there, we stopped to get an elephant ear. They had none left! We were disappointed, but we settled for a funnel cake instead. I could only eat small bites, for fear of upsetting my stomach. Rob didn't want to eat at the fair! There's a new one! Matt and I gave the funnel cake an A, and he also rated the caramel apple he had earlier as an A.

Following the high-dive show, Matt was ready to ride more rides. We headed back to the midway for more rides, but this time I took on a different role: That of a mere observer. My body had told me "That's enough," and I obeyed. I enjoyed watching Matt enjoy himself on the rides. I did ride the Ferris Wheel again, but I don't count that, because it doesn't involve spinning at high rates of speed, it's just a leisurely ride around.

All in all it was a great day. It was fun to have Matt with me to buddy around with, and ride rides with. I am so exhausted right now, so please forgive any typos I might have missed. I'm going to head for bed. Tomorrow's fair trip is still up in the air. We are traveling to Salina to see some family from the east coast. Should be a fun day! If we get back at a fairly decent hour, I might make a trip out there. If not, it's all OK. Family is most important.

Real quickly: Yesterday I was at the Granny's Mustard booth, and they were telling me that they supply Granny's Mustard at all 5 of the State Fair Pronto Pup booths. "There are 5 of them?" I asked. "Yep," the man said. So, the correct answer is 5! I had only 2 people attempt to guess, and both of them are named Laura! LOL. I'm giving both of you a prize for playing! For the record, Laura S. was closest with her guess of 6.  Here's the trivia for today: What ride formerly occupied Crazy Mouse's current location? I'll let you know tomorrow. Good luck!

Thanks for reading and supporting me! I pray God's blessings upon you!! Good night, all!