We don't get the Shrine Circus coming through Moose Jaw anymore.  It got expensive for the local club and for local families.  Oh, and then there was the whole animal cruelty thing.  I got that.  I get that.  But I do have fond memories. 

Even as an adult, I got excited for the circus - the sights, the sounds and the smells. 

The last time I went to the circus I smelled hot dogs and fried onions when I walked under the big top.  I instinctively walked right over to the grill with my little buddy.  We ordered up some dogs. 

The old fella behind the grill said, "Y'all want onions?" 

I said, "Yes I do." 

He said, "They're spicy!" 

I said, "I want extra onions." 

That hot dog was the best hot dog I had ever eaten.  I went back for another.  The old guy saw me coming and shared a toothless grin.  He had already prepared my second hot dog.  He knew I'd be back.