Category Archives: Official CNE Bloggers 2009

The weatherman was calling for cold and rain today, so I packed my rain poncho before heading over. Wouldn’t you know that the sun came out and it was warm and sunny the whole day. I just had a few … Continue reading →

It was like a brand new Exhibition when I walked in this morning. Around the first corner I found all sorts of sports demonstrations. The first was a group of competitive stackers. I was astonished at how fast and complex … Continue reading →

One of my sisters labelled me a “trier.” That means I place a high premium on trying something for the first time – maybe too high, sometimes… But even if you’re not a trier, the lady at the Happy Feet … Continue reading →

I thought I would take it easy today and only visit the Ex for one or two hours. There were just a couple of things I wanted to do. I met my friend Betsy and her daughter Sarah at the … Continue reading →

Day Seven! How time flies when you are having fun. Today I thought I would bring an expert at fun to the Ex with me. I invited my four year old neighbour, Hayden, to be my eyes on the Ex … Continue reading →

I thought I might have seen an ostrich up close before, but I was wrong. I saw an emu. I stand corrected. Ostriches are way more cool. Ostriches are taller than Darth Vader, but then their necks and legs are … Continue reading →

If you have been reading my entries, you probably have figured out I like getting stuff for free. So today was a banner day for me. It was Spin to Win day at the CNE. Everyone was invited to spin … Continue reading →

The Ex Hound loves to eat and try new foods. Since last year’s Ex, my niece has suggested that I try a deep fried Mars Bar. So, one morning this week, almost as soon as the Food Building opened, I … Continue reading →

Did you know that there are now Crocs that are actually kind of sexy and have high heels? My sister picked a pair up at some kind of Croc hut run by a very nice lady. Despite mid-year resolutions not … Continue reading →

Winner, winner, turkey dinner! That was me tonight Day five, and it is time for the night shift at the CNE. It was Reach for a Peach day. Everyone leaving the Ex between 4 and 8 received a fresh Ontario … Continue reading →