Midway Report September 17, '07

Stocking Stands Working on Garage

Hello everyone. Today started out cold but soon warmed up nicely, allowing for a great day to set up the various stands that will make up the 2007 Bloomsburg Fair. Hopefully the weather next week will be just as nice.

Tidal Wave Orient Express

The rides started arriving early this morning and have been trickling in ever since. Most moved right into their designated places while a few waited in the parking lot so they wouldn't be in the way. Once parked, the workers got some much needed sleep before beginning the task of setting up.

Storm racked Orbitor racked

There are some different rides this year. In the big section is a ride called Storm. I can't wait to see what it does. Judging by the theme, it appears to simulate being in a tornado. Also, back after more than 10 years, the Orbitor is an old favorite of mine. There are also several different kiddie rides, such as Castle Mania in Kiddie Land and a small carrousel in with the big rides. Here is the complete ride list:

The "Big" Rides

Tidal Wave
Speed (Not included in any ride specials)
Haunted Mansion
Avalanche
Wild Claw
Power Surge
Zipper
Sizzler
Storm
Century Wheel
Tilt-A-Whirl
Orbitor
Fireball (A.K.A. Ring of Fire)
Starship 2000 (A.K.A. Gravitron)
Pharaoh's Fury
Bumper Cars
Tornado

Kiddie Rides located in with the "Big" rides


Cuckoo Haus Fun House
Raiders
Fun Slide
Bumble Bee Bop
Train
Drive In
Carrousel
Helicopter
Pirate Boat
Krusty Crab

Kiddie Land


Jumping Jumbos
Wave Swing
Rockin' Tug
Crazy Bus
Nascar
Mini Himalaya
Grand Carrousel
Orient Express
Crystal Lil's
Hot Pink Slide
Yo-Yo
Demolition Derby
Mini Indy
Dizzy Dragons
Castle Mania

Heaps Dinner Stand

Today was opening day for two food stands on the grounds. Grandma Edwards on the east end and Heap's Dinner Stand near the paddock on the west end. Heap's is celebrating their 60th year at the fair. These two stands will be open all week as a convience for the workers and anyone else who happens to be hungry.

My next report will be posted tomorrow. I hope to begin the progressive reports soon. Be sure to check out the video and pictures of the day. Also, remember that if there is anything you would like me to report on just email me and I will see what I can do to accommodate.

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