Trembling fingers. A lot. Ugh.

The San Diego Fair…

I think it was 2 years ago was the first time I actually went to the fair.  All these years of living in SD, I had no idea.  I heard about it but I guess no one I knew really went to it so I never thought anything about it.  The fair is an experience I think people should try once.  One year we went like 3x in one week – that was a bit of an overload.

We went at a good time this year.  It was on a Tuesday and we got tickets for $4!  I think it’s normally $15-20.  It was not nearly as crowded which was really really nice.  I’ve been on the weekends before and it is insane.  I think since it is so early in the “season” it was less crowded as well.  Lines were short for food and to get in.  There was parking available at Horse Park and getting to the parking wasn’t bad at all.

This year we tried fried avocado, fried oreos, some people tried the waffle dog – hot dog wrapped in a waffle.  Got some strawberry lemonade from the gingerbread house as usual.  Australia battered potatoes covered in cheese & ranch – delish!

I don’t really do rides and I’m actually not a huge fan of the fried stuff but I do like to on occasion try my luck at carnival games.  Basically tossing money away to win stuffed animals that just sit there but it’s more about conquering the game!

The first game we played was regulation rim free throw shooting with a kobe blocking the way – $5 and you have to make 8 shots in 15 seconds.  Totally seems doable..right?  I did terribly.  You have to shoot fast and you can’t watch your shot – that makes it difficult.  And you also have to get the balls quickly.  I don’t think I made any lol.

Next game was the football one.  Throw the football into the star hole.  2 years ago when I asked the guy to show me if the ball fit – he threw a hissy fit.  Turns out at that time the ball didn’t really fit – you had to jam it in.  This time they showed me, it had about an inch or so around it.  J told me to aim for the higher one which was a good idea because previously I aimed for the middle one which is slightly low.  I aimed for the top left one – it looked “bigger”.  2 throws – $5.  They had my ball which made me very excited and more hopeful.  First throw was close but the second throw was even closer!! I think it got rejected by the star point.  I had to leave because I knew I wanted to play again because I was so close and there was the potential of throwing down a lot of money.

F tried her luck at trying to win another jersey playing basketball but it was difficult this time.  And the jersey she wanted was only at one basketball game so that was kind of lame that she couldn’t try at different places.  I think they had it at more basketball games last year.  J try to win the jersey for her.  The thing with this basketball game is that if you want the jersey you have to pay $5 for only 1 shot.  You can pay $5 for 3 shots but then you can only win a stuffed animal if you make it.  J’s first shot was really off – too high – too hard.  Later on he decided to warm up with the 3 shots and then go for the jersey after that.  What  happens next?  He makes the first shot….but he can’t win the jersey cause he paid for the 3 shots.  So he can only win a stuffed animal!!  lol lame.  F. tries her luck again – no cigar.

I play a dart game to try and win a huskie – basically paid $10 for it lol.

On our way out I wanted to play the football game again.  I felt like it was doable.  I was close.  I didn’t care about the prizes lol I just wanted to make it in the star.  So this time I picked to go for the top right since J asked which side I usually throw on – right side.  Made sense.  Should have thought of that before – I never throw left lol unless its to C on the 7.  First shot wasn’t as close as when I played earlier – it hit the right side of the star…ugh.  By this time more people had gathered around.  I was nervous.  I could feel my legs quivering.  I stepped pretty far back – I liked that distance better.  It would give the ball time to level out into a spiral.  I was getting ready to throw but people walking by were too close to me so I waited a moment.  Then I flip the ball a few times in my hand.  Bring it up.  Throw it.  BAM!  Bullet THROUGH THE STAR!!!!!  WHAT!?!??!? I MADE IT!! I DID IT!! I THREW IT IN THE STAR!!! lol.  I was so excited I jumped up and down.  I can’t believe I ACTUALLY did it.  Though I thought I could do it – I didn’t think I would actually do it!!  I won something – I didn’t even know what to pick cause I didn’t even really care for those prizes lol.  The only jersey that was my size was a Rivers Chargers jersey but it was all girly and ugly.  I got a Colts Luck one.  It’s oversized. Oh well.  Haha,  Yay!!  That was the most exciting thing – actually throwing it in.  :)

Finished the fair off looking at a few of the scam exhibits.

Waited 1.5 hours to get on the bus to go back to horse park.  Note to everyone – do not wait until the end – else you will have to wait FOREVER.

Oh yeah, I also really liked the theme this year – games.  It was cute and nostalgic and a good idea!  The exhibit was neat and a great way to make more money lol.