It first started with a trip to Armstrong for the Interior Provincial Exhibition (also known as the IPE). It seemed a lot like the Ancaster Fair and Heritage Days combined into one event. The day started off with a parade. I LOVE parades. Luke, however, does not. So the fact that he came to watch the parade was huge. It takes a pretty awesome person to be willing to put up with something that they REALLY don't like, just for the sake of making their partner and friends happy. Having a good seat and good company can also make the situation better.
After the parade we made our way over to the fair and the flood of nostalgia began. The smells of the animals, the grand stand, the rides, the crafts, the vegetables, and the many many ribbons. I felt like I was home again - just in a much hotter and drier climate. I have not been to the Ancaster Fair for almost ten years now, so perhaps things have changed since then, but there were some things at this fair that I had not ever experienced in Ancaster. Such as waiting in line for the tilt-a-whirl right after someone threw up on it, getting bruised from the Scrambler, watching miniature horse races, or eating Taco Salad out of a Doritos bag. IPE - you are awesome!
Also awesome is making it back to the camp site in time for some hot cocoa, roasted marshmallows, and spider dogs, and a view of the night sky. Generally - it was a great Saturday!
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