I am sitting here writing this at the conclusion of Farm and City Days. It was another packed weekend. The car show turned out more cars than ever before. During the nightcap Saturday, I lost count of the number of people who commented about the band. By all accounts, it appears to have been a hit. (Even though I didn't know all of the songs.)
The kid's tractor pull was bigger than ever too. That takes a lot of dedication.
Running around Saturday I was reminded of many things. That, and talking with the new Farm and City Day's Committee member, Jennifer Weber (Kristi Harrington's sister), brought back a lot of memories too.
Jennifer wanted to know what I thought Farm and City Days could do better. The only thing 1 could really tell her was the carnival/fair. I enjoyed those games and rides every year and really looked forward to it as a kid. I understand it costs money and insurance and all of that. But that was my answer. It wasn't a complaint either. As an adult, I wouldn't ride the rides, and I don't know if I would play the games. Where I am today, I enjoy the weekend every year. It's something I look forward to.
Last year I asked someone why we couldn't do this sort of thing more often. The answer I got back was, "Then it wouldn't be special."
This year someone asked me that same question. Because then it wouldn't be special.
Speaking of special, I'd like to thank the Farm and City Day's committee, the Fire Department, the Police department, Ambulance department, Lions Club, and all of the other volunteers and persons who helped put this weekend together. I, for one, was a very happy camper.