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The Pig Races and my final meal, before heading home... The crowds are ready for The Races. The host with his pet dog. That's what he said! Knows some tricks, too. Getting the two "cheerleaders" ready for action. Pigs racing. Everybody into the pool! I think the food is in the bottom, there. Various horseshoes. Cleaning a horse's hooves. Distraction in front of me. Hot little oven. Heating and striking... More heating and striking... And then eventually.... You get a heart made! Thanks Heather, our blacksmith for the demo. "Moo" Snuggled Ducklings. Pigs from Guinea. Dogs from Diggity! I chose #1 ~ Southern Comfort. Me and my Comfort...and two 1/2 price beers. (o: And it was good...and messy...but very good. And today's PNE visit was done. (o:

The first thing I watched was the Honey Extraction Demo. It was basically taking the honey filled racks, scraping off as much wax as possible, then loading them into a device that spun the honey out of the racks, and eventually into a collecting jar underneath. Refinement of the honey would come later. Next was the always popular, annual Pig Races at the PNE. It was three races: the first one with ducks (why are ducks in a pig race?), then a freeforall race with some "untrained" piggies, and then The Big Matchup, helped along by two young volunteers from the audience. And our side (We're Number 2!) won the race! It was fun to watch, and everybody gets a kick out of it. Finally, I took in a Blacksmithing Demo which for the first 1/2 hour or so was used to clean a young horse's hooves and trim it's 'nails.' All with explanations about how to keep a horse calm, and not letting it get spooked. After all that, then there was a demo, taking a piece of metal and eventually shaping it into a heart. I thought this demo would be more than just what it was, but it was a nice break from the noise and such outside of the barns. After all the demos and races, I got myself a "gourmet hot dog" a couple of cheap beers (Happy Hour between 3 and 5!), and after consuming that..... to home. Egg laying hens. A young girl feeding her fingers to the hens. Hens and Roosters. Doves and Pigeons. These guys got it right! Everyone gets their own perch. Piggies resting before The Big Race. Busy mom. Bzzzzz. Bees making movies! Great place for the kids and family. Pony rides. $7 a kid. The very overpriced Farm Country Goods Store. Feeding the pigs before The Races. Where it all happens. Honey Extraction Demo place. See? I was right! A rack full of golden stuff. I was told each rack weighs around 2 kilos. Scraping the wax off, as much as possible. Then into this device, and the racks are spun. A lot! The honey hits the walls.... And then slowly slides down.... ....into the receptacle below. (To be continued...)

~ Exploring Farm Country @The PNE ~ Today's Fair visit, was just to the Farm Buildings that have been on the PNE grounds as long as I can remember them. Everything associated with Farm Life is here, including how to grow stuff, milk stuff, and hammering metal into horseshoes and hearts. The Clydesdale horses are here, as well as guinea pigs, too. And the cows and the pigs, ponies and hens. The kids go crazy seeing all this "wild life" around them, and the parents are glad they don't have to pay extra for it...except $7 for the pony rides. And $3 to feed the race pigs. And various overpriced items in the Farm Country "Store." It's all here! Sorry ma'am, I'm looking for the Forum Cafe... And here it is. Got myself a nice beef panini, along with a hard lemonade. Both were great. Entertainment while I eat. Can't miss all the Farm Buildings. Noted. Hand washing is advised everywhere in here, no matter what you touch. First horsey of the day! Little guy was just standing there. I think it was pissed off at something. "Yeah, I'm a big sonofabitch!" The rest of the 'herd.' Where jousting armor goes to rest. Monster Milking Machine. New born calves. Six weeks old. Very quiet stables here. Llamas? Well, why not? Noted. (o: (To be continued...)

It's a balloon ride. I have no idea, really. Disney Paris, Sept.2015.

When I'm planning to go to a new park, I immediately try to find (usually online maps) where the Bathrooms generally are. I did it with Cedar Point, when Bert and I were there, last summer...Good things to know, y'know? At my age. And I've already forgotten where they are, now. The most bizarrely located bathrooms at our PNE: "Past the Blue Cement Walls, below the West Coast Wheel."

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Nice colour of the track, that is.

One Moment In Time Whitney Houston

Lobsta? Interesting take on the word. Yeah, it really sounds NE. Actually, there's a lot there, that our PNE used to have. Like judging contests on everything from home crafts to baked goods, pickling, etc. But when they rezoned the area for more "green space" several major buildings on the grounds took a hit, and got levelled. A couple of them used to have all the hobbie craft displays and food displays. Nice to see they're still happening. Great First-Day-of-Your-Trip TR, Andrew. Oh yeah, BREW & BOURBON & LOBSTA ROLL!

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The restraints I am to guess, were nothing more than the lap bar, as Coaster has never had any other restraints added to it, of any type or kind. Ever. And believe me, you can stand during that air time! I let it happen all the time on my rides, and it's like riding a bucking bronco, truth! And the 2 bunny hops at the end are really what makes it an out-of-your-seat scary marvel.

Trust the Japanese to show what they served in the dining cars, with their meticulous plastic foods, lol. Loved the tour, Chuck! Great museum. I would love to visit that, some day, some how.

No Surprises ~ Radiohead

Wheel

^ then then I love you. As a home professional bbq....er.

Bless you. (I'm sure you mean Coaster in Vancouver, right?)

For everyone who is planning to go to The PNE this Thursday...... Out at The Fair Day – Thurs. August 30, 11am – Late "Purchase Pride socks at the Fair Gate at Hastings & Renfrew streets, and get into the Fair for FREE! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE VANCOUVER PRIDE SOCIETY." We love it, that you buy a pair of socks to get Free Admission, lol! http://www.pne.ca And there's a big drag show in conjunction with the Dueling Pianos act (remember them at SF-Magic Mountain?) in the evening (7-8pm). Will probably be packed for that! PLUS! Jann Arden is the headliner at that night's Concert Series performance! Performance during Gay Day @ Playland ~ 2013 ~ (o:

Yes, it does sound awesome. And I don't know any of the featured acts/singers/performers, etc! But my home town Fair is finally giving a whole day to the LGBTQ2+? community this Thursday! Out at the Fair Day ~ The PNE ~ Thurs. August 30, 11am – Late "Purchase Pride socks at Vancouver Pride Weekend events or the Fair Gate at Hastings & Renfrew streets, and get into the Fair for FREE! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE VANCOUVER PRIDE SOCIETY." We love it, that you buy a pair of socks to get free admission, lol! http://www.pne.ca And there's a Big Drag Show in conjunction with the Dueling Pianos act (remember them at Magic Mountain?) in the early evening. Will probably be packed for that! Hmm. You can barely see the wording with the logo, but it's there! And we bought four pairs of the socks, too! (o:

^ Okay, thanks!

About.

^ Um, what the heck's in their frozen Blue Hawaiian? I really have no idea. And your version of it, is probably better than mine is.

Deluxe Poutine

^ & ^^ Europe Top Ten > USA Top Ten. (for myself)

^ I say, burn the hat. And it'll be Dueling Mini Golf.

Top Thrill Dragster Cedar Point (Sandusky, Ohio, USA) June 05, 2017. Last day at CP.