Klondike Days and that Mechanized Dragon... Its not Capital Ex Dammit...

For some reason I'm really looking forward to going to Klondike Days. Maybe its because I'm in Camrose for the rest of my summer and when I ask about things to do, walking trails and Wal-Mart top the list. But lets move this blog forward by thinking backward. ..

My very very first memory that I can actually recall is walking in the scorching sun and trying to make it underneath that bridge that connects the formerly known as Northlands Coliseum to the Agricom. Yep, we're heading off to Klondike Days! I can't remember a lot except those little cars you could drive on those old wooden tracks. Except you didn't really drive, but it was still super awesome. Another childhood memory I have is the ride "Dragon Wagon." Its a tiny kids roller coaster that travels in a loop and has two whole bumps. As a kid, this ride scared the shit out of me as it seemed to move me much faster than any previous experience. That damn dragon, too intense. (On a side note, in a random fit of rage, I threw away my favorite childhood book, Dragon in a Wagon... oh what have I done?!)

Ah, and there is always the Midway games. I declare myself to be the Whack-A-Mole champion! This is the only game where I aways win, but the downside is I have to keep spending and beating other people to win an stuffed prize I don't want... anymore... Well the amusing part is when anyone decides to play against me, despite knowing I have and will again without doubt hand them utter and horrible defeat. Awesome.

Then there is the food. Corndogs!!!... Three dollars for a small one?? Aww crap... why must I fall for you, delectable fried food. You are sweet and salty... how?! And those classic times people have taken on Monster Dogs. Man...

Finally, my favorite part, RIDES!!. At one time, I was not a fan of rides. Yep, these sky high dragon fast dizzying machines freaked me out. But now I've embraced these mechanized spin machines, because where else can I get such excitement? To me its like performing any really good jump kick except without having to put hard work and train for it. You get an adrenaline rush and thrills galore! Right now, all I want is to get strapped into the Fireball and feel the wind and G's as the ride goes. And lets not forget the rides that clearly state: "Heavier person on the inside." Seriously, don't ignore that instruction and don't be the jerk that flares his elbows out. ...Heh....

Again, I'm looking forward to having fun at Kdays and I'll end off by paraphrasing Mitch Hedberg, "Weeeee! That is what people say when they are having fun. They refer to themselves and other people."