Small town carnivals--memories from being a kid

[Oh Haha]

Took the family to the Auburn Corn Festival today. Auburn is just outside of Midland, Michigan, home of DOW Chemical.


Anyway, we had a great time. I took my son on his first ferris wheel and he loved it.

Man, it sure brought back the memories of hanging out as a teenager down at our annual carnival. The smells, sounds, and atmosphere hasn't changed much.

We went on the swings too but Mom wouldn't let us ride the DEMON LOOP. Pffft.

The kids had a great time. Of course, the carnival food smelled incredible but we didn't get anything.

[slodave]

Did they have the Gravitron?

[Oh Haha]

Holy Crap Dave, they did!!!!

That must be a standard ride.


Oh, and The Scorpions Rock!!!!!!!

[slodave]

The Gravitron was my favorite. I don't think I've gone for a spin in 20 years. I loved the alcohol theme. I remember a couple of games where the prizes were Jack Daniels, Budweiser, Miller mirrors. Fun times!

[Oh Haha]

They still have those same mirrors!! Been a long time for me, too.

I didn't play any of the games, either. I was never any good at them but the "hawkers" still try to goad you into playing.

I saw a mirror that had a pot leaf with the words "plant manager" under it. Sweet.

Jeez, you know, I should have taken pictures. DOH!!

[azasadny]

Bumper cars!!!!!

[Oh Haha]

Originally Posted by azasadny

Bumper cars!!!!!

Yup, those were there too but I forgot to ride them/ Looks like we are going to have to go out there tomorrow.




Hey dave, I just realized you're the fellow with the bird in the ICU.. I checked the thread and glad to hear he's doing ok for now.

[rusnak]

How can you go to a small town carnival and NOT EAT ANY FOOD?

Cheeseburgers, kettle corn, and now fried calamari and Tri tip...Isn't that the reason to go?

and Scorps rawk dude!

[azasadny]

How about candy apples? I went to the Wyandotte Street Fair today and had one. It's a once a year treat!

[slodave]

Originally Posted by Oh Haha

Hey dave, I just realized you're the fellow with the bird in the ICU.. I checked the thread and glad to hear he's doing ok for now.

Skyler is coming home.

[TerryH]

Originally Posted by slodave

Skyler is coming home.

Awesome!



Alas too many years have gone by since I was a kid, but I do remember going each year and eating junk til I was ready to puke. About $3 was good for all night in 1965.

[kstar]

Originally Posted by rusnak

How can you go to a small town carnival and NOT EAT ANY FOOD?

Cheeseburgers, kettle corn, and now fried calamari and Tri tip...Isn't that the reason to go?

and Scorps rawk dude!

North County Fair (SoCal) Foods!

[lm6y]

I always liked the ride with the welder next to it.

[Mo_Gearhead]

QUOTE: "I always liked the ride with the welder next to it."
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The Mad Mouse!!!!????

Eeeeeeeeek!

[azasadny]

How about the "Zugspritze"?