http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/shelley+fralic+rare+generational+treasure/11341840/story.html
In one sense, it has remained somewhat the same and comforting to those of us who barely recognise our city anymore in so many ways. Except looking out our window at the freighters and the English Bay slide…that remains the same and perhaps that's why our view is so comforting to us.
Of course, what has changed is the cost and the crazy food…not that we ever bought any food at the PNE. We went to the food hall and got free samples. And we got in on "free day" for kids. It was a tremendous treat to be given 6 quarters for rides…sometimes we only got four.
A new food item at the fair this year. Just as well they didn't have crazy food because I'm sure I would have been attracted to it as a kid and wouldn't have been able to afford it. I wouldn't have given up my money for rides!
