Dear Editor: Well, it's PNE time again. Make sure you bring along a lot of money when you go. Especially if you want to eat there.
I love the PNE, at least the good old PNE that was, I have been going there every year since the 1940s.
It wasn't so much of a money-making cash cow then as it is now.
There was the Pure foods building where you could sample different foods for free. One could at least afford to buy a hamburger at a reasonable price.
One of those places was good old Jimmys Burgers, great burger, fried onions, it was wonderful.
However, my recent experience was awful, and the quality was absolutely terrible and expensive.
The prices now are insane and the methods of handling food are very unsanitary.
There was so much more to see back then, as well, and most of it was free.
Also, there was the good old PNE parade through downtown.
The only thing worth seeing at the PNE is the Super Dogs.
As much as I use to enjoy the PNE, after my last experience, I think I am going to give it a miss.
I understand people want to make money, but there are a lot of people that just can't afford it anymore especially if you are on a low income.
Frank Tabois
Burnaby
