Crazy or something like it

I just Satmpeded (sp???) for over 12 hours with my 2 girls in 28 degree C weather... and I'm not even that frazzled! I think I deserve a cookie...wait how many calories does stampeding burn???

Tips for Stampede:

• It was $20 for parking, so I recommend taking transit.for parking though the Impark lot with that old yellow house on it was the cheapest and was monitored.
• The entrance line ups were long so I recommend the 2 for $25 deal from Macs 1) because its cheaper and 2) because it saves time at the gate by getting you into the shorter "pass" line.
• Food is outrageously priced so pack a lunch and bring a water bottle (it's worth it to carry it). If you really want to buy food Weadick (sp?) Ville is your best bang for your buck. We spent $3 on a slurpee/ice cream mixture. That's all the money we spent on the grounds.
• Super dogs tends to take a long time to see- we skipped the waiting in line, I personally feel that that show has declined over the years.
• Tail was alright a little slow in the beginning and a little cheesey but no wait and generally entertaining.
• The free facepainters at the kids BMO area were worth the line up today, they did a great job.
• The Saddledome is a great place to cool off or even snooze in a comfy chair if you sit floor level for events during the day 
• Pack medium- not too light that you forget needful items not so heavy that you have to carry a lot. We  brought a stroller, a small cooler, our diaper bag with diaper and a change of baby clothes, a baby carrier (no hoodies required!), blanket, sunscreen, hats and umbrellas (other than umbrellas everything was used).

So if you consider our ticket price, parking and my ice cream it cost our family about $4/hour to be there or $1/person/hour... not horrible. Anyway, if you are headed down to the grounds in the next week enjoy yourself and be safe.  Hopefully some of my tips help!

Cheers and goodnight pictures to come later! I need sleep :D