Fun in the Sun

Today dawned as yet another hot and humid scorcher (a "three-bra day," as they say), so we decided that instead of hanging out at the cool and partly-shaded pool, we'd head out to a crowded family amusement place that offers no relief from the heat. Right.

Off we went to Kimball Farm, where we'd never been (you might recall that Pete went as part of his Day Trippers week). It's an extremely clean, well-run place, in the same way that Story Land is. There seem to be dozens of helpful employees at every turn.

It's expensive for a family of five to spend a few hours there, but I can't really say it's outrageously overpriced. For instance, we all rode the bumper-boats and played 18 holes of mini-golf for about $80, which is a lot of cash to shell out, but really not a lot per person when you think about it. We ate lunch (very good burgers and dogs and fries) for about $50—again, not a lot for the quality and quantity of food, but not nothing either. Then, finally, unbelievably huge and delicious ice creams. (I didn't even get one because I knew no one would finish theirs, and I was right. Just as my father calls my mother, Andy calls me "neck of the chicken," as in, "Oh, don't worry about me. I don't need anything special. I'll just have whatever no one else wants.")

We were positively cooked by the time we got home. Steph made a beeline for the shower, and I dove into the couch. Andy, Pete, and Julie suited up and headed straight for the pool. They returned mere minutes later to report that just as they arrived, the pool was being evacuated because someone had, um, evacuated in the pool. Let's all just say "Ewwww!" together, shall we?

Comments

[Dee]

Had to chime in to say as a former lifeguard, we used to throw chocolate bars in the pool. It's a dirty little secret you might say! ;)

[Janice]

The kids have had several birthday parties at Kimballs. We tell them they can invite as many friends as we can fit in the minivan. I love the mini-golf, but not the bumper boats--too many fumes for me. We always order kid-sized ice creams there. Even those are enormous.

[Rachel]

I am dying to take my family there, and keep hearing good things about it... my time this summer is ticking so I better do it soon! Re: the pool evacuation, "eeewwww!" is right. That is so nasty. Classic Caddyshack scene! :)

[TwoBusy]

We tend to stick to the Kimball's in Carlisle, which keeps the focus on what really matters: the ice cream.