Recently my grandchildren have been enjoying the book Angelina at the Fair that was given to their Aunt E in 1986. It is inscribed “Happy 4th Birthday E! We’ll be going to the fair soon – Just like Angelina!”. The story concerns an adventurous mouse who takes a younger cousin to a fair where they go on a ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a Haunted House before the little cousin gets lost.
Maybe because of this story, when he heard that we were going to the North Stonington Fair Mr J immediately was interested in riding the ferris wheel.
It was difficult sitting through dinner…
The animals were a little more fun…
Dels Frozen Lemonade was enjoyed…
Ribbons were earned for being good farmers…
That ferris wheel was always within sight…
And finally we were there…
He wasn’t frightened at all…
We could see Mom and Miss E waving from the train…
Unlike her brother, Miss E really didn’t like the rides…
Mr O got some great shots of us on the roller coaster…
I like roller coasters and now have someone who will go on them with me…
Miss E did not want any help catching this fish…
Before we left the fair Mr J got to go on a pony ride…
I have been going to county fairs since I was in a 4H club showing my rabbit. It was nice to return with grandchildren and to remember how hot, dusty, and fun it had been.
