Today was Dillons Day, where gate admission was $1, or free with a Dillons card. It kind of takes the bite out of losing our free-gate Friday a number of years ago. The midway, where the rides are, was packed with people. This is the night that most people will come out to the fair. All rides are 1 ticket. A lot of families that don't have a lot of funds can really benefit from this day. I saw so many people! Normally, I post who I saw, but there were so many people I knew from church, school, and BGC that I wouldn't be able to list them all. Most of the people I saw were kids. My name was shouted across the streets, I was even tackled a few times. Again, I had to explain to some puzzled parents who I was, and then they were cool with it. While all of the action was down on the midway, the buildings were not packed at all. It was very easy getting through the aisles gathering up my free stuff. I think I got through Meadowlark and the 2 Sunflower buildings in about 20 minutes. I asked a vendor friend of mine how business was, and he said it had been a very interesting day. I asked him why, and he said that because of the low cost of admission, everyone came out, including some people who were very unusual. Of course, you never know who is who, so you treat everyone the same, and who knows, you might make a good sale. I had the privilege of seeing my granddaughter and her family, and I got to chat with them for a bit. I also ran into my oldest son, who said he is doing OK.
For supper, I didn't feel like inhaling a load of grease, so I took a healthier option. I stopped in the Pride of Kansas building to the little café they have in there, and I grabbed a bierock for $7.50. The bierocks are pretty good-sized, and come with a bag of chips on the side. For those who don't know what a bierock is, I compare it to a hot pocket, but with a soft crust. It's loaded with cabbage, onion, ground beef, and whatever else one decides to put into it. I think they're some of the best bierocks around, and they're a local Kansas business.
Sorry to disappoint you, but I didn't do much more than walk around. Tomorrow is Tasting Tuesday, where a number of vendors are selling $2.00 portions of their product. I am not sure which businesses are taking part in this, as it varies every year. People are also talking about Mason Ramsey, a young musician who is taking the stage at the Bretz & Young Arena at 7:30. Mason was discovered a year or so ago, when he was filmed singing and yodeling in his local Wal-Mart. The video went viral, some agents signed him, and he's a rising star.
I know it was kind of a short post today, but I sure appreciate you taking the time to stop and read. As always, feel free to like, comment, and share! God bless!
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