Capital EX.

Don had time today so we took Dexter to his first Capital EX! I'm not big on the rides (they're sort of old and creaky) but I do like strolling through the grounds. People watching. Carnies. Mini doughnuts. All that good stuff.

There is such an amazing array of things to eat. Things I would never make at home.

On the train on the way home Don commented that my hair smelled like smoked meat. How delicious! We got some sandwiches to take home and eat for dinner (with salad).

I also love going inside the exhibition halls. There is all this You Saw It On TV stuff where people demonstrate their products. I find it very novel.

And I always leave wanting things. The lady here is showing off the Bamix. I sort of really want one.

Other things on my wish list are a massage chair, eco linens, and a Softub.

Mini doughnuts are a must.

Hi guys!

"Hi Miss Sarah!"

Lots of people had won huge stuffed animals!

They look so awesome, but I hate how hard the stuffing is.

A big monkey.

"I Love You"

Cat and dog.

And let's not forget about the rides.

The swings are my favourite.

Upside down.

This was one of those crazy huge pendulum rides. The kind that I would ever try for fear of peeing my pants in public.

This Crazy Mouse "roller coaster" is more my speed.

Swings are good, but the Tower Swing is actually kind of sketchy. Don and I went on it two years ago and it was not smooth. Not at all.

My love remains with the original swing.

There was a lottery where you can win free groceries and gas for a year.

Uh. Yay?

Games games games.

It is incredibly rare for Don to have the afternoon free to have family time with Dexter and me. He has been knocking on doors all day on Saturdays and Sundays (it's an election year). During the regular year I work on Saturdays too.

Spending the day together is a real treat for us!

Dexter and Dad had lots of fun on the walk home from the train.

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And then we ran into uncle Ben!

Ben is visiting his family from Toronto. He and Don used to be Scouts together and grew up together. Ben is back for the folk fest next weekend so there are many good times to come. We happened to run into him while he was on his way to pick up groceries for dinner. He just got in.

Happy run-ins like this are why I like active transportation. Being out in the community means... running into people from your community!

It was a wonderful afternoon with my little family (biological and urban).