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Electric Fire sounds great! We will definitely check that out. And how about the other stuff you saw? Anything else you'd recommend, besides EF? We've seen everything before, (including drag and drag shows during Gay Days at Playland) except the glass blowers and Electric Fire. But if it's still a good show(s), we'll easily see it/them again. Something from last year's Night Time Show. PNE Prize Home staff at last year's "Out At The Fair Day."

^ That's okay, us not connecting. I just couldn't put as much time in, for one day, as you guys did. Having the two week pass makes it so much easier, to just show up, take in an exhibit etc. eat and/or drink and then see a show, maybe. Or not. I do not envy those, who like you and especially families, have/had one day to "see/eat/ride it all," heh. I suspected that's all the Butterbeer soft serve was - just butterscotch ice cream and not much more. I did find where the specialty corn dogs were, so I may chuck my Corn Dog Challenge and eat those specialty ones instead. Going through all the areas where the food trucks and stalls were, I suspect most (if not all) of those corn dogs I've had last year, won't be that much different this year. And what did you think of Electric Fire, which ended the evening? I won't be seeing it until I'm with David on the 29th.

I am feeling a touch....uh......envious right now.

^ Now you're just toying with my emotions! Stop that! On second thought, don't stop that, LOL! Gator BBQ and Prairie Smoke 'n Spice are the two BBQ Ribs stops in (what's now called) Revel District in our annual fair, The PNE. The Fair just opened today. And I took a look around, taking pix as well. (o; David and I will have our mid-day meal here (with both as 1/3 racks) on our Aug.29th visit. With beers! Sadly, Misty Mountain (which used to be our fave ribs) wasn't doing ribs this year! So they were moved to where Henry's BBQ Chicken was. And Henry's BBQ is now where they were, in Revel District. And all Misty Mtn. is currently selling is pork loin, turkey legs.....I forget the other stuff. No ribs, though. )o:

More photos taken... Ah, the smells of the country. Old bus used as a rolling museum. Last year's Celebration Plaza is now Revel District. Two rib spots to enjoy. And Henry's BBQ Chicken moves in beside Unroutine Poutine. In Playland, this was cute for the kids to enjoy. Several of these around the fairgrounds, thanks PNE! A very long row of food trucks and stalls. Misty Mtn. is now up where Henry's BBQ used to be - but they aren't serving ribs! Only pork loin. The PNE Prize Home. Win it! Or a car! Something to see when it's near closing time. The all-important Proof-of-Age wristband. And my Stella Artois. Opening Day Information Flyer. One side is the fairgrounds map. The other side, schedule of the day. It's pretty efficient to carry around. NOTED. I will return there later in the afternoon, on my next visits. (o: And the flower pot heads just passed by. Thus, ends my first visit to the PNE!

Opening Day of The PNE! I got to the Fairgrounds just after noon, and ended up staying there for only a few hours. It stayed overcast all afternoon, but that didn't stop the crowds from showing up. Which is good for The PNE, right? I did my usual circular route, checking on what was there, what was where, and so on. Had a beer, and then left for the day. I will be back several times, tasting corn dogs, maybe seeing Super Dogs again (it's been a few years), eat some ribs, buy some popcorn, take more photos. Have some more beer. Now that I know when "Happy Hour" is at the bar tents. Here's what I took pix of today... I was a bit surprised there was no WELCOME! message on the electric board, there. Marketplace is still where it is, as usual. The new exhibit in the Garden Auditorium. Will check on that, another visit. The Aurora Winter Festival is coming to the PNE grounds! Much later. Believe it, these are packs of playing cards! Not phone cases, as I first thought. Where to find what. One of several pairs of ATMs on the fairgrounds. I always smile when I see this sign. The food? Not so great, IMhO. Here they are.... ...Freakk Fries! Noted. Not sure how this exhibit will interest me, since I do not have a cell phone of any kind. Later. What's playing at the Coliseum this year? Super Magician and Super Dogs. Behold! Butterbeer Soft Serve and Corn Dogs. A perfect pairing. BC Transit put together a big exhibit on the future of....well, transit! Inside the tent itself.

New sign posted on the construction walls of the new Tomorrowland flat ride. Art concept by Disney.

^ That's really an amazing rep of everything that's Knott's! Very impressive. Yes, placemats!

^ That's klassy.

Is that Catawampus looking at that can can dancer "the wrong way?" Not that I'm religious or anything, but I'm a bit surprised they didn't include their little "Chapel By The Lake" there. EDIT: But I do realize they had a small space to fill with as much Knott's stuff as possible.

^^ Well now that you mentioned it.... ^ So that explains what happened to The Beast. But still nothing about Coaster, which is still closed as of today. I visited Playland one more time earlier, and it - was - MOBBED. It looked like every kids' organization in the city, decided Playland's last day before the PNE was The Day to go. And although it was totally overcast, the humidity level was up, and it felt uncomfortable just walking around. So I took a spin on The Wheel, one ride on Gladiator, and checked out one of the cheap fun houses they bring to The Fair. And that was enough, for now. I'm coming back tomorrow and check the whole PNE out. 1000 Nachts. Whatever this is now, the entry sign still said "Toon Town". People could hardly find the entrance queue to The West Coast Wheel, so nobody was riding it. (It's to the left of these games. That narrow opening between them and cotton candy, was the exit ramp.) Queue set up for buying ride tickets and passes. Mardi Gras mirror/glass house. Starting tomorrow. Noted. (o:

^Cool. We'll be at Knott's the 6th (Friday) and 8tth (Sunday). Taking a day off on the 7th.

^ Yeah, those too.

^ I totally agree with this.

Most food stalls are are a bitch most of the time, IMhO.

Repeat. Tra lah.

^ Yeah, probably. Deal with it.

Axe throwing? It almost sounds "Japanese."

It's Opening Night of our Queer Out ON Screen Film Festival! Photos will - be - taken! Wait until then. The one they published in this year's film program! David and me sucking face - at our age! And 47 years on, too!

^ Cool. Well, maybe you'll run into me, more than I will, into you. And your friends. And the semi-birthday girl. Or you can stalk me if you wish to. Your choice. P.S. Weather forecast just called for "drizzle" on early Sat, then sun/cloud for Sat-Sunday. P.P.S. Remember - I am The Oldest TPR member, who will admit it, in town! (And probably several other Cdn/U.S./World cities, too.) Take that, as you see fit. P.P.P.S. Happy 14th Anniversary to Me, having been a member of TPR since.....2005!

So what were Paddlewheels like in ..... 1870? I like the idea of really "going back in time" to what "thrills" existed when the park began. In this case....a Paddlewheeler!

^ Well that's better than I believe we went through. And that ferocious (to guys) drop tower ride. Quite the park. But I did get my #300 there (Backyardigans: Mission To Mars, YAY!), and The Best Pic of me on any ride, any where, has to be the one below. Genuine terror on a wild mouse, and not for the camera either, LOL. Fun times. Thank you Robb (?) for taking the pic! (o: TPR 2008 Europe Tour.

Me

^ Ha, the guy in the bottom corner of your pic looks like he's "not quite sure" what's going on, LOL! I did not like Bandit that much on the TPR 2008 visit. Maybe one day, I'll check it out again. Maybe.

Tokyo DisneySea. The entire park. And soon, with Fantasy Springs! (Always worth repeating.) Will THIS become the new Best Themed Area in TDS? And/or the world as we know it? Stay tuned till (fiscal) 2022! (o;