My computer has been in the hospital until last night, so this is my first chance to reply.
We had a great time Opening Day--arrived about 9 and left a little after 4. The 12th is our Anniversary, so we got the buttons, the taffy, the brittle, the minicones, and the kettle corn. All the citizens we met made a point of congratulating us.
Because of the dreary weather, the Pickers were inside, so we couldn't get into their early show; we got into the second one early, however. They are in fine fettle--finishing up a new album--and there was not a dry eye in the house when Walt sang "Arlington."
I like the colors on the bunting and banners around the city. Engine #76 was pulling the train after a long period of rejuvenation, and doing a great job. Best whistle on the Silver Dollar Line. It was fun to see the comedy/magic act, and my wife got pulled up on stage to be a helper for part of it.
The crowds were never really an inconvenience, and the only place we wanted to go but wasn't open was the Apple Store. We had a wonderful time, didn't spend too much money (a necessity for us right now), and got the new season off to a great start.