Thursday, September 26, 2013

Dying Echoes

Sounds kind of scary doesn’t it?  Well, it’s not so scary…more mildly melancholy.  The sign that summer is really pretty much over is our fairDSC02752 .  This year it was really nice because we received free entry thanks to my Dad’s work place giving tickets away…it was a festive thingDSC02753.  It was so nice having a little extra money in the fairDSC02754.  Things are always expensive but this gave us some extra for rides and foodDSC02755.  Not having to wonder how we’d cough up tickets for rides was niceDSC02756.  Stuff toys beckonDSC02757…rides beg to be ridden and here Mike and Gabby obligeDSC02758.  So much to doDSC02759and so much to seeDSC02760.  Gabby was far more adventurous this year and joined her older brother and sister on Moby DickDSC02761.  Still the kid’s roller coaster remains one of her favoriteDSC02762.  She’s growing up now…I know, so I cherish these momentsDSC02763.  I don’t usually join the kids on these rides…though in Disneyland and world and Universal I sure didDSC02764.  I like being thrilled by a ride…not getting sickDSC02765.  How about a gunny sack and a big slideDSC02766?  How about a catapultDSC02767?  I like the vivid colors and tentsDSC02768even if I don’t play the games myselfDSC02769.  Gabby loves the stuffed toysDSC02770.  The petting zoo was fun too.  These miniature goats were hilariousDSC02774!  Next we watched a  dog and pig raceDSC02776.  These seemed like such good old fashioned ways to enjoy our time.  We also got into the rodeo free which was a lot of funDSC02777.  We felt like these were our kind of people…down home down to earth people.  The clown was good but didn’t have to work too hard fortunatelyDSC02778.  Plenty of other acts like these trained dogs who were all rescuesDSC02780.  This is classic rodeo stuffDSC02779.  I’m glad for the kids to experience itDSC02783.  They even had some amazing trained bullsDSC02784.  Night was coming on nowDSC02785and soon the rodeo finished upDSC02786and we headed back to our carDSC02787but not before glancing back while eating our funnel cakes wondering if we’ll get to enjoy the fair next yearDSC02788.

18 comments:

  1. A fun and nostalgic post, Joe. Lovely photos. I love fairs. Thank you so much for sharing.

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    1. Seeing the fair through the kid's eyes really has made it very enjoyable all over again. Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. Hi Joe.. Its been along time since I have been on a ride like that. I think I miss it. Your rodeo photos sure are wonderful. Rodeos and fairs are always always so much fun. Enjoyed your blog today.

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    1. We don't always make it to the fair either...it was a wonderful evening...so glad to share it with you Lisa.

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  3. All these photos look so fun. I love the Scrambler! I haven't ridden that in forever.

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    1. It was fun...if you would have been there you could have ridden the Scrambler...in fact I'd like to see that!

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  4. Life in the country, so different from the big city, although I consider Billings a big city. Looks like you had more fun then the kids.

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    1. Different life indeed. We have a happy medium here between big and small town. I admit, I loved the fair this year!

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  5. So glad it worked out you and family could go and enjoy the fair. Yes you kids are growing up all to soon. I love the fair. It's a great way to end the summer.

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    1. I think it's a great end to the summer too Toodie. It's quite cold already here...I knew it was coming.

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  6. It has been so many years since I have even gone on any rides. Last time was about 20 years at a place in Idaho. I went on the roller coaster once but couldn't do it the second time when everyone went. Not that I get a sick feeling just get an uneasy feeling. I am so not a thrill seeker. Must have bee fun for Gaby going on rides with your other kids. But her face does look pretty scared. What a fun way to end the summer. Fall must coloring your area soon.

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    1. Minus the kids I likely wouldn't go to the fair at all. Gabby loves to argue with her brother...that look on her faces is the continuation of an argument before she got on the ride...it seems some things never change ;) Fall coloring must be very soon...it's been so cold lately.

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  7. Nice pics Joe. My wife took our kids to the fair last week while I was at work. It was too crowded last year so I didn't really want to go this time. And Summer is definitely over here too.

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    1. This was a pretty quiet thing until night came along and the crowds grew. It was I'm the nineties then...forties now.

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  8. How lucky you all were. What a wonderful way to end the summer. Haven't been to a fair in ages. Too old for the rides but I love to people watch, especially children having fun.

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    1. People watching is a sport of all ages. I usually spend my time taking pictures while the kids ride.

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  9. Oh what fun! I haven't been to one of those in too long a time. Not for lack of interest..just haven't gotten there yet!

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    1. I know what you mean. Our youngest is so thrilled when she sees them putting the fair together that we seldom miss it if she has anything to say about it.

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