A group of kids were did the routine from the video for A Million Ways, and the singer noticed, so they grabbed them to go on stage, then played the song again so everyone could see them dancing.
Then later some Stampede official taps me on the shoulder in the crowd, and asks me and my girlfriend to move a couple steps over. Then he sets up mini riser and a mic that the singer comes out to to play an acoustic solo.
I haven't been to the stampede for years because I have been out of the country, but there are some things that I always enjoy. Terry Stokes is a great show that I love to watch, even though it is quite scary the control he can have over people.
I went yesterday and had a great time, despite being rained on for most of the day. The Chuckwagons and Grandstand show are excellant, and I think anyone would enjoy them.
Is it only me? Somehow every time I go I wind up getting pi$$ed off as a result of some carny's actions, or the whole scam that they are operting under. I played a game last night where you shoot a dart, if it lands inside the star you win your choice of the sports jerseys that they have up there. So after letting my Girlfriend have a few tries and taking a few myself I wound up winning. With no Flames jerseys up for grabs I pick a team Canada jersey. A fake team canada jersey. The whole selection of hockey jerseys were Knock-offs. These bunch of theiving p&icks are pulling in boatloads of cash and handing out what I can only assume is Illegal merchandise.
Can anyone comment on whether it is even legal to give out Knock off jerseys? It is also no wonder why they don't have any Flames jerseys there because a larger majority would be able to spot them.
So long story short I spend 30 or 40 bucks playing this game, I won a jersey, then some how felt dirty walking around with what I know to be a Knock off Team Canada Jersey in my Bag.
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I really do like seeing obviously new immigrant Canadians walking around town in cowboy hats and boots. Love or hate it, the Stampede still serves a very important purpose of bringing people together in this city.
One of my favourite Time Magazine covers had a slinky Nirmala Naidoo of CBC Calgary wearing a white stetson with an accompanying story on ethnic diversity.
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But on the topic of food, why the hell would you put a Belgian waffle on a stick?
Anything on a stick is just 3 times better, apparently.
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Im pretty sure the real question is why WOULDNT you put a stick in it. convinience! no forks/knives!
I like the way you think, sir.
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Holy F NSFL! you created this thread back in April? haha
What day is kids day? I guess I'll be there for that one.
I always get super excited about what foods are gonna be new for that year. So by around Feb I start checking the website. Sad, I know, but it's one of 3 times a year I gorge on unhealthy fare. And BMO Kids' Day is July 14th. Free to get in from 6-9 with a kid.
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hahaha. What the hell is a hot beef sundae?
hmmm i don't wanna know.
I hope those custard filled little twinkies are still available in the Round Up centre.
Mashed potatoes, beef, covered with gravy, topped with a cherry tomato.
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The food is basically the #1 reason I drive up for the Stampede. Looking forward to deep fried everything
It's really only the food for me. Rides are just way too expensive. So I go see some shows and I eat. Lots.
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I haven't been to the stampede for years because I have been out of the country, but there are some things that I always enjoy. Terry Stokes is a great show that I love to watch, even though it is quite scary the control he can have over people.
I went yesterday and had a great time, despite being rained on for most of the day. The Chuckwagons and Grandstand show are excellant, and I think anyone would enjoy them.
Is it only me? Somehow every time I go I wind up getting pi$$ed off as a result of some carny's actions, or the whole scam that they are operting under. I played a game last night where you shoot a dart, if it lands inside the star you win your choice of the sports jerseys that they have up there. So after letting my Girlfriend have a few tries and taking a few myself I wound up winning. With no Flames jerseys up for grabs I pick a team Canada jersey. A fake team canada jersey. The whole selection of hockey jerseys were Knock-offs. These bunch of theiving p&icks are pulling in boatloads of cash and handing out what I can only assume is Illegal merchandise.
Can anyone comment on whether it is even legal to give out Knock off jerseys? It is also no wonder why they don't have any Flames jerseys there because a larger majority would be able to spot them.
So long story short I spend 30 or 40 bucks playing this game, I won a jersey, then some how felt dirty walking around with what I know to be a Knock off Team Canada Jersey in my Bag.
I feel bad for you if you ever go to Vegas, and don't leave a winner.
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Why wouldn't they be allowed to give out fake jerseys? It's not like they're advertising them as authentic.
They're freakin carnies. What do you expect? Buyer beware.
Well you are technically winning these jersey's, not buying them, but it is illegal to sell counterfeit jerseys.
Calgary Flames, Team Canada, etc. are all brands and these companies want to protect their brands.
There is a reason a lot of these counterfeit jerseys are seized at customs before they ever make it to the purchasers homes.
Would you think it was acceptable if they advertised that you won a CD of a hit artist only to be given a burnt CD?
I feel bad for you if you ever go to Vegas, and don't leave a winner.
I'm pretty sure that you are missing the entire point that I was trying to make.
If I really gave a shat and was worried about the coin I would not be spending any money on the games at the midway. I actually do it for fun. Yah fun, quite a strange concept I know. I went to the stampede, spent over 200 bucks on the midway and I can tell you I wasn't spending the coin so I could come home with 7 dollars worth of crappy teddy bears. I play the games for fun. However the part that maybe you can't understand is that less than half a mile from the dome they are peddling fake jerseys. They sure as heck aren't giving them away. They are peddling them.
And FYI I have a collection of authentic jerseys, and for some reason being in posession of a fake that I now own fealt strange.
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Went down last night and watched BNL, it was a great show. Got to meet the band and I got to say they are a great bunch of guys. Very friendly and personable.
Tried the deep fried jelly beans, don't waste your money. It is basically a big ball of dough with 2-3 jelly belly's in it.
Also what is with the really creepy Micheal Jackson dolls? They are freaky.
Buckaroos playground in the basement of Big 4 Building.
Pedal Tractor Pull (between Dome and Pavillion). My six year old won!
Military vehicles (between Dome and Pavillion)
Fireworks - around 11:00 pm, you can sneak into some bleachers north of the main grandstand - go through the "public access" red sign near the washrooms
You are all missing an important aspect to the Stampede. Cheap Flames gear in the Saddledome. I go there every year and load up on $15.00 Flames shirts,hats etc... They even had a Red Throwback Kipprusoff jersey fully done up for $75.00 because one of the Flames on the front crest needed to be re-ironed on. You could purchase any Hat at regular price and get a second one for $5.00. The other bonus was the Mexican wrestling masks I scored in the round-up centre, love those things.
Every year I get older, it becomes increasingly nauseating to stomach a corn dog. Just too much damn fried dough, doesnt sit in the stomach like it used too.
