Bethune Catholic

It was the first time at a carnival for all but the oldest. Only locals were there as the 'Chicken Strut' doesn't really start til today. So it wasn't crowded-we have few locals.

The ferris wheel was a bit more than a ferris wheel, it was called the 'Sky Diver' and cars rotated in two directions. Two sons bravely and confidently went. They didn't undertand what they were in for....

Mrs. Curley talked to a kiddie ride operator for quite a while (in an effort to distract him from stopping the ride). This man has worked carnivals for 18 years. He is friendly but also lonely. (And he wasn't distracted much).

A man running a booth (pop a balloon with a dart and get prize) tried to get Mrs. Curley to play. I was lagging behind with 4 of the kids, Mrs. Curley had 3. He called her over and said, "3 darts for 2$-but I will give you a deal. How many kids do you have?" She replied, "7". The expression on his face changed. Mrs. Curley followed up with, "That sort of changes your deal right?". He nodded as Mrs. Curley moved on.

I noticed our local (and lone) police officer checking out the games. The basketball rims were 'non-regulation' as noted in the small print, but just big enough for the ball to slip through as Chief confirmed before moving on to the ring toss games.

I think it was a magical night for some of the kids. They each got two rides. (Somehow young Thomas Becket sneaked a third).

Now back to work....

From the Bethany, the small holding in Bethune...Oremus pro invicem!