It was a hot one today. I arrived around 10:30, and by around 4:00, I was spent. This certainly get a little harder every year. I started off by eating at the Wheatland Cafe, located in the Pride of Kansas building. I chose the bierock $7.50. Their bierocks are always good-sized and the staff is friendly. I give them an A all around. Why not A+? My bierock was just a tad overcooked. It didn't affect the taste, and it was still good, but visually, just a little more brown than I would have liked. I walked as I ate. I always try to eat early in my trip, so that I can walk it off during the day.
I visited the Lair White House, aka the State Fair Museum today. This year's showcase was Grandstand acts over the years. I had never known so many big names had graced the stage of the Grandstand. Also showcased was the racing activities at the track in front of the Grandstand. There was a video playing with the sound down low, but I wasn't able to catch most of it over the loud conversations of the museum staff. There is a sign posted "masks required" for the museum, but it's not being enforced. There were several people walking around the room without masks. Also not being enforced is the one-way building traffic that was being promoted. People are traveling both ways, and I heard several people complaining about it, namely people using scooters. One-way traffic is ideal for people who need to use a scooter, and they were not happy about the lack of enforcing the one-way traffic rule. I'm not happy about it, either.
I attended the "Ninja Experience," which is this year's act for Gottschalk Park. In the past, I've always thought that some of those acts were so-so, but I really enjoyed this act. The host was energetic and funny, and the performers were talented and very agile. No, they did not come out in black robes and masks, they simply performed acrobatic acts that dazzled. The show was interactive with the audience, and the show was well-received. To me, it seemed that there were less bleachers than in years past, so you might want to get there early. I showed up about 15 minutes before showtime, and had trouble finding a seat. I ended up pushing an old lady out of her seat. "I'm a blogger," I said. NO, just kidding! Overall, I really enjoyed the show.
The walk through the buildings was about the same as yesterday, uneventful. The guy who was pushing me to buy his internet service last night was there, "Hey welcome back, let's get you set up!" I politely declined and walked on by. I jumped when I saw a mini-Nintendo equipped with 160+ games for $40. Growing up, I was a Nintendo geek! I went ahead and snatched one up. Since then, I have gotten reports of these units ceasing to work after a while, so I'll have to see what happens with mine. If it quits, I'm out $40, and I won't buy another one if they're back out there again next year.
As I took a walk down the Midway, I was kind of surprised to how how short the lines were on a Saturday. I had to chuckle as a dad rushed his daughter off of the Storm (a crazy spinning ride) so that she could puke. I guess the ride was more than she could take, Lol. I don't think she was very good PR for the Storm.
Things to know: The west side of the Oz Gallery is closed. Those exhibits have been relegated to other buildings. The east side of the Oz gallery is an interactive exhibit having to do with construction. Also, the birthing center is not open. I always enjoy seeing the baby animals , so I will miss that this year. On the north side of the lake, there is a stand sponsored by Dillons, and they hand out a lot of free ice cream cups. I got a funfetti ice cream cup. I suppose that if you went back several times a day, you could always score some more free ice cream. I also went across the street to see the 4-H exhibits and was doing fine until I saw the entomology displays and saw praying mantises pinned into cases. I had to walk away on that one.
I was glad to run into old friends. I enjoyed chatting and catching up with Roxanna, who I'm pretty sure I run into her every year at the fair. It was also to see my good friends Brad and Angela and their sweet family. Tomorrow is friends day, and I'll be going to the fair with my friend Christy to take in the fair and food, and to ride the Ferris Wheel. I'll also get an education on quilting, Lol. We do this every year, and always have a good time.
It's time to close this out. Are you enjoying the blog this year? Is there info you'd like to see, something you'd like to know about? Please comment and like, so I know how many people are reading. Thanks for reading! God bless you, and God Bless America!
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