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Fairfield Billiards &…
3 reviews
Fairfield, CA
Category: Amusement Parks
Butler Amusements
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
2 reviews for Butler Amusements
It's Friday, date night. Me and him finished window shopping at Hilltop Mall. As we drove home, I noticed the carnival outside of the JcPenny parking lot. The kids were at the sitters and the night was still early. Drove home to bundle up and we were on our way.
The carnival is completely gated. There is an admission booth at the front with a $2 per person admission fee to keep the riff-raffers out. The first thing I want to do is ride the Gravitron. Back when I was a wee kid, I remember my cousins and I having a blast on this. Then, this was my favorite ride. It has been about 17 years since I've attempted this ride. I was excited to try it once more.
We buy 24 tickets for $20. The Gravitron is 4 tickets per person. With the ride in action, I'm squealing with delight. I think the attendant got a thrill from the riders reaction so he extended the time. Not a good thing. I'm definitely not young anymore. This ride proved it more than anything. I got off it and was sick as if I had morning sickness. I tried to revert the feeling by turning in the opposite direction but that made it worse.
I recall calling my parents old because they were unable to keep up with me at events such as these. With me in their shoes, I understand why.
I like to live dangerously, so when I see a roadside carnival I like to stop, hop on that Ferris wheel and rock the shit out of it until they threaten to kick me out. Then I like to head over to the fairway and dodge the advances of toothless carnies who want to take me behind the generator and do bad things to me!
I also like to see how much crappy food I can eat before I am doubled over with stomach cramps that could be grease induced or caused by the anti-hygienic conditions that you find at these street side shows.
This carnival company disappointed. Most of the carnies had teeth and none attempted to take me to some secluded place. The food was limited to a mere 8 items, none of which were deep fried ....and no funnel cake!!! I can get that crappy ass pink popcorn brick, better used as a weapon than for consumption, at Stowe Lake. Show me some deep fried powdered sugared doughy love, you bastards!
They did gain one extra star for providing yet another Ferris wheel from which I assume someone will clinging for dear life in the near future. As we were locked in and ready to take a spin I heard the carnie supervisor telling the ride operator "Watch that thing, it is slipping and that is VERY dangerous!". Hooray for near death experiences!!!