Today was Father's Day at the fair. This is the day I take my dad out to the fair and let him do whatever he wants. While we had a really good time, I can tell that the walking is a real struggle for him. The fairgrounds are not a small area, and getting from here to there was difficult for him. We started by walking through the buildings in pursuit of the magnetic clips that can clip to the fridge. We found one apiece. He liked picking up free stuff from off of the tables, and some things that were not free, Lol. "Put that back dad, that's not free, they are selling this." By the way, the best free stuff at the fair is in the Sunflower North building at the Union booth. They always have neat stuff to give away. From there, we took a trip on the Skyride. If you're not sure what that is, think ski lift. That's our yearly tradition. My dad enjoys the view, while I wonder if one of those seats has ever broken loose from the cable. I look up and consider that the bar that holds the seat to the cable does not look strong enough. :-o I posted pics and videos from the skyride on my Facebook page. By then were pretty hungry, so we headed to the food court for our other tradition: Lunch at Bernard's BBQ. It's in the northeast corner of the food court. For $8.00, we got a pulled pork sandwich with onion rings. Normally, it's served with french fries, but for a small upcharge, we could opt for the rings. The lady taking orders was very bubbly and friendly. She rung up our order and didn't upcharge us for the rings. I offered to pay the difference, but she just smiled and thanked us. The sandwich was very good, as well as the rings. The cost was a little high, but thanks to the nice clerk, I'm giving Bernards an overall A. From there, my dad wanted to see the livestock in the barns. He enjoys seeing the horses and cows, and likes to walk through the barns and see what competitions are taking place in the arena. During this time, horses were pulling sleds, and the person on the back of the sled was placing bales of hay on the sled, trying to be the fastest to load and unload the bales, while the teams weaved between cones. We watched this for about 30 minutes, and I actually dozed off, Lol. After seeing the animals, my dad wanted to go see Ron Diamond, the very popular comic hypnotist. On the way to the arena where Ron does his show, I stopped at Allen's P-Nut stand (cheapest drinks at the fair: $1.50 bottles) to get a drink. I told my dad to wait for me...and the unthinkable happened. My dad wandered away. I was gone for about 5 minutes getting my drink, and when I came back to where I asked him to wait...he wasn't there. I got really panicked. I searched for him for almost 30 minutes. I finally walked to the arena and saw my mom there. Scared, I told her what had happened. He had made it to the arena and she was with him. I really got on his case for walking away and leaving me. My dad's sense of direction isn't very good, and that's why I got scared. After Ron's show, dad was ready to go home. I brought him home and then came back out for a couple more hours.
What's different: Check out the Dairy Bar in the Grandstand. It has a new and modern look. I wasn't used to the look, and forgot where I was in the Grandstand. That doesn't happen to me very often. The campers and RV's are in a new location. They used to be in the field on the west side of the 4-H building, but now they are along the Main Street fence behind the Sunflower buildings. I like to explore the RV's and imagine living in one. Then I see the price tags, and it's back to reality, Lol. I do the same thing with storage barns, and wonder if I could live in one of those. I really could do the tiny house living, but I doubt a storage shed would be the answer. It would cost a pretty penny to wire, plumb, and insulate a shed. Missing from the fair this year is the manufactured house they bring in to demo for the public. It usually is just west of the Do Art building, but it's not there. Touring that house is something I really enjoyed doing. Also absent is the little monkey that would do tricks for a quarter, and pose for pictures for a cost. Another booth I looked for and did not find was "Fungal Fusion," who makes mushroom-themed meals. I was going to try it this year, but no dice.
Things that make you go Hmmm? The Carousel Café, famous for the Krispy Kreme burger, has rolled out the "Funnel Cake Burger." I did not have the chance to check out the prices, but I know that they are not cheap. I am intrigued, but not willing to part with my money on a thing that may or may not be any good. I took a chance on the Krispy Kreme burger a few years ago, and liked it, but I'm not willing to take the dive on the Funnel Cake burger. I like funnel cakes, but on a burger? Hmmm....
The People! It was good to run into my friends the Slacks, who I was able to direct to the petting zoo, and I made sure my buddy Zach knew the way to the fried cookie dough stand. He actually said he was looking for something fried, and I told him he was in the right place. The State Fair is everything fried! In fact, the Lair White House, which is the museum, is featuring fair food and it's history. 2 days in a row I saw my friends (family) the Wuthnows. There were many others, but I know I'd forget someone if I tried to name them all. I love running into friends and chatting for a few minutes.
Tomorrow is Mother's Day. I'll be taking my mom out to the fair to let her do whatever she would like. This is another day that I enjoy. My mom and I have many of the same interests, so it's sure to be a great time. Thanks for taking the time to read this evening, or mornings, or whenever you get the time. God bless, and I'll see you tomorrow for Day 3!
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