Yesterday Jeremy and I ventured out to the State Fair Carnival. We decided to go early (11:00a.m) since it was what they call “Youth Day”1 and it would be hella crowded that evening. We definitely managed to avoid the crowd as it was just us, my sister, her friend, and about five other kids. The last time I have been to State Fair was ten or so years ago, so you can imagine my disappointment when we arrived to find roughly seven rides with only four or so being geared toward adults and three of those that were actually running. A long ways away from the twelve to fifteen that were in my childhood memories.
My disappointment didn’t last long however when I spotted The Gravitron. According to Cherry, who has gone to the State Fair a few times, this was the first time she’s seen it back since we were little. I must have great karma or something. So I excitedly dragged Jeremy, Cherry, and her friend towards it, making it our first ride. It was as awesome as I remembered it and I was lucky to get a photo from my phone of Jeremy and I smooshed against the panels.
Now, for any of you who go to amusement parks you will notice that there is at least one dramatic baby in every crowd who must scream out and annoy the piss out of everyone. For us this was my sister’s friend. After listening to her scream dramatically about being afraid, and I’m sure she was some just not to the degree she made it out to be, I in a half-jokingly manner yelled at her to shut up. 2 Shockingly she did. and that was the last I heard her scream in that manner. :P I rule.
After a disappointing haunted mansion ride we went on one where Jeremy swears the operator was checking me out with a smile until he sat down in the cart with me. The smile turned to a scowl look. Personally I didn’t even notice. Perhaps I’m a bit dense. Either way I was focused on the fact that Jeremy and I fit comfortably into the seat with lots of room to spare (so much that during the ride my body kept getting thrown over into his.
Sorry babe, didn’t mean to crush you. It was a great feeling though. When we went to Elitches for our honeymoon I cried on the roller coaster because we barely fit in the seat and I couldn’t get the seat belt to close without help. Not this time! :upsidedown: *fist pumps*
Oh, in case you’re wondering. YES this is a play by play of my awesome ass day.
We only went on two more rides after that. One being a vertical circle roller coaster type called “Fireball“, which was a TON of fun. Jeremy and I sat right at the front so we got to watch everything. Being upside down and staring at the ground was exhilarating, but the looping makes even the strongest of stomachs a bit queezy. The last ride Jeremy has dubbed, “Slow Vomit3“ and it went on way longer than it should have.
I don’t know if it was taking my vampire body4 out into the 98°F heat or the Fireball slash Slow Vomit combo, but during the last ride I began to get dizzy and sick. Sadly it wasn’t something that went away after drinking a $3.00 8oz Diet Pepsi and resting for a bit.
Since neither Jeremy nor I wanted to push our luck we walked around a bit and ignored 99% of the con-artist booths with one who yelled out, “Hey ladies why not see if you’ve got what it takes. Come here and watch.” Yeah, fuck that guy. Then… it happened. I spotted a con-booth balloon dart game that had a Knuckles plushie prize.
Jeremy, knowing my love of Knuckles from the Sonic game series asked what he had to do to get the prize. Sadly, it would have been three rounds and nine balloons costing $15.00 in order to win. He played one round to try and win me a small stuffed animal prize when the old man said “If you play just one more you can have him (my Knuckles) as a prize.” So Jeremy took up the offer and WON ME A FUCKING KNUCKLES PLUSHIE! I grinned ear to ear and have been all happy-catz since.
After saying goodbye to my Sister and assuring her we had a good time we barely made it back to the car. I say barely because the heat and sickness got to me so much that we had to stop a few times so I could rest. Jeremy even offered to carry me to the car :love: as he was afraid I was going to pass out. All I have to say is thank god for AC and iced tea.
My day was fan-fucking-tastic is how this whole entry wraps itself up. XD Click to view the photos in a larger size.
Thanks hun. :) You know just how to boost my ego.
It’s so cool that you have actual carnivals where you live! We have “fairs” here, with the rides consisting of pony and horse rides. *eyeroll* They bore me to tears, but I dutifully drag the kids to them and spend money on overpriced snacks and games.
I rode the Gravitron as a kid. I have memories of being able to turn around so I was upside down and plastered to the walls. Fun times. Now? There’s no way I could do it, I wouldn’t even *try*. I get dizzy from getting up too fast and going through loops on roller coasters. I hate to think what a spin on the Gravitron would do to me.
P.S. Cute pics!
P.P.S. I’m still waiting to hear back from my hosting company regarding your question. I sent a second email yesterday evening. :/
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I’ve never been able to do more than lift an arm or half my body on the Gravitron. I’m always amazed at all the kids that can turn around and what not. Show offs *glares at them*
I’m shocked there weren’t any horse rides at the Fair/Carnival here. There were hundreds of horse trailers with people riding them around… then again there was a rodeo event for the “fair” part.
Sounds like you had a blast! And I’m not surprised the guy was checking you out, your absolutely beautiful!aka: ZombieKitty
*ego boost* I did have a lot of fun and thank you for your compliment. You’re not so bad yourself.
Aw sounds like you had a great time!! Look at the prize so cute!!!
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Isn’t it? I saw it and pointed and squealed at Jeremy that they had a Knuckles prize. I’m so immature sometimes. :P
We have those types of things here every year, but you guys get a better deal. We have to pay for every ride we want to ride. I stopped going years ago as the highschool and middle school population in this area seems to inhibit these things a lot. I used to have fun though. I’m glad you had a good time..
P.S. I would have told her to shut up too. No one needs to hear that!
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OH that sounds like such a nice day. Plus, you had great weather and got to spend time with your man :D I love your cute plushie too
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you look so beautiful dez. I havent been to a carnival since I was a little kid. Aww the childhood memories.