The Show was awesome. We had a ball. Cost us a total of $165 all inclusive and that included $50 of showbags for us, family and friends.
Highlights included ;
- going on one ridiculously scary ride with a mate. Imagine two footballers who thought they were tough screaming like bitches. He plays for North though so not to much of a surprise there
- the food was good this year. Maybe because we waited until we were really hungry but started with sharing a plate of string fries in cheese sauce and chicken salt and later had the footlong Dagwood mofo Dawg. Actually didn't get through it. Mrs had those fancy mini pancaked, posejas or whatever they are called and they were inhaled. Chocolate donut and thick shake also made brief appearances
- IGA tasting pavilion was not busy so we were able to try everything and went back at the end to purchase the obligatory small goods
- dog shows, dog pavilion and the other dog hall were all good. Got to play, hold and nearly had a nap with a 12 week Lab. Awesome pup.
- checked out some main arena stuff and a few shows. All ok to watch
- parked off Rose street about 100 metres from the show at 1pm, moved the car at 3pm about 3 foot. It was a 2 hour park from 9-5
- pretty much got to see every hall and pavilion and caught a bit of wood chopping and sheep shearing
Looking back we spent a lot on food, drinks and Showbags but we had a ball and considering how much I enjoyed and how much the wife loved it, it was money well spent. I will say this though, I simply would not go if it was a weekend as the number of reptiles would increase ten fold. It was not busy and the whole atmosphere was very enjoyable.
See you next year when I'm going to be the a$$hole who stands in the middle of walkways with the pram oblivious to the fact I will be the one holding up the entire flow of the show. There is a bit of that I must admit