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How often have you engaged in Community Service?

Aparajita Bhattacharjee @apsmine9 (358) 7 Oct 24

I have never been a part of community service except for teaching value based books to slum kids and donating old clothes, books, stationeries, soft toys to poor kids in our region or wherever I had worked earlier. The idea of a...

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I'm going to be a "Carnie"

Faye @FayeHazel (40230) • United States 8 Aug 18

Well MyLot, that's it. I've decided to run away and be a "Carnie". (For those who don't know the slang, it is a term meaning a carnival worker.) No. Not really. My friend and I occasionally joke about buying one of those...

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Favorite Treats at Carnivals/ Fairs....

Jshean20 @Jshean20 (14347) • Canada 1 Sep 12

I haven't been to a fair or carnival for years now, but I remember when I was little I loved getting candy apples at the fair. This was generally the only time that I would have such a treat so it made me enjoy it that much more....

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Rides on the Carnival!

carrine @carrine (2743) • Philippines 16 Feb 11

have you tried to ride to any types of rides on the carnivals? i myself do experienced for the second time around, but on the first time, i wasnt able to feel the moment, because i just rode one ride the sea dragon it was...

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a roller coaster ride!

ckyera @ckyera (17331) • Philippines 2 Jun 09

i enjoy riding in a roller coaster! i like the thrill...it somehow release some stress/tensions on me...i can shout to the best i can...i really love it! the first time i ride in a roller coaster i really feel nervous, i feel...

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Do you like playing on local carnivals(perya)?

pehpot @pehpot (4762) • Philippines 25 Nov 08

Almost every month there seem to be a feast celebration on going.. and when there i a feast on a town there always comes a carnival or locally known as Perya. There are some cool rides on the local carnivals like Ferris wheels and...

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World Festival

ejiskolo @ejiskolo (78) • Nigeria 30 Oct 08

Everywhere round the globe, different society have different festivals to celebrate. It might be based on culture, religion, organization,individual etc. Some festival are globally known and have a wider global coverage while...

There are Hereoes among everyday people

ersmommy1 @ersmommy1 (12587) • United States 5 Oct 08

This would have scared me to death. It really makes me think twice about taking my family to the local fairs and carnivals around here. Thank goodness for these folks. 10or 12 Fairgoers catch child dropped from ride.Toddler became...

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Ever made a Pennsylvania Dutch cake?

ersmommy1 @ersmommy1 (12587) • United States 14 Sep 08

Better known as a funnel cake. We usually get one at Six Flags or the town fair. McCormick sells a batter mix for them. My hubby decided to give these a try. They are cooking now. And they cook pretty quick. Going to try one now....

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Carnivals, fairs, festivals, town celebrations, do you celebrate?

misheleen73 @misheleen73 (6037) • United States 2 Jun 07

My small town is currently celebrating Milk Days. You see way back in the 1800's we became known as the Milk Capital of the US. Not so much anymore, but they still celebrate. The paint the streets down town white, have parades,...

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Do you still like to go to carnivals or is it just for kids kind of thing now?

purplehaze @purplehaze (661) • Philippines 18 May 07

I remember when i was small, i would be excited going to carnivals because the carnivals here would only open whwen christmas is a few months away. Right now, carnivals are open every day of the year but i feel myself less excited...

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It is a hot day and you're at the fair what is your drink of choice?

whywiki @whywiki (6066) • Canada 11 Apr 07

I love lemon shakeups and fresh squeezed O.J. Fair season is approaching soon around here and I am hoping for a hot summer and cold drinks.

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Fried Coke

whywiki @whywiki (6066) • Canada 1 Apr 07

I have heard of these fried coke balls that they are serving at fairs these days. They are like little hot donut balls made with coke syrup and served with coke syrup on them. They sound good and fattening to me. Have you tried...

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~CARNIVALS~

themyl @themyl (1423) • United States 24 Nov 06

Have you ever noticed the signs at the entrance of certain rides stating: “You have to be this high to ride”? I have seen little kids Smaller than the “this high” riding in some of those rides.

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what is your favorite ride in the carnival?

babyrubi06 @babyrubi06 (82) • Philippines 28 Oct 06

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traveling carnival rides...

4monsters4me @4monsters4me (2569) • United States 21 Oct 06

What do you think of them? You know the kind of carnivals that schools and towns hire to set up in the parking lot for the weekend? I don't like them and I'm not sure if I will let my kids go to them when they are older. When...

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