Something About Nothing...........#8
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marciemi
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WARNING - SPOILER AHEAD - MH, I suggest you do not read! 
Janet - pretty much just in reply to you, but Iron Dragon is one of the few coasters that totally freaks me out. And one I'm glad not to have to ride anymore. It was another 46" one so for many years I had to ride as the 3 boys got to that height. And I've ridden a similar coaster at another park (Canada's Wonderland I think?) and enjoyed it.
But the fact that it's over water just terrifies me. Riding Top Thrill, the thought of possibly falling out of the seat at 400' and splatting down onto the earth - nope, not scary. Probably because I jumped out of planes for too many years in the Army. But on Iron Dragon, all I can think of is it somehow the train came off the track, and sank into the water, and I couldn't get out of my safety restraint - well, the image really scares me.
I always do my best to leave as much room as I can between me and the restraint, but I'm not as thin as I used to be so that's usually pretty futile! Can you tell I don't like this ride?! Do you see why I didn't go into the Navy?
Okay, I never claimed to be normal!!
Janet - pretty much just in reply to you, but Iron Dragon is one of the few coasters that totally freaks me out. And one I'm glad not to have to ride anymore. It was another 46" one so for many years I had to ride as the 3 boys got to that height. And I've ridden a similar coaster at another park (Canada's Wonderland I think?) and enjoyed it.
But the fact that it's over water just terrifies me. Riding Top Thrill, the thought of possibly falling out of the seat at 400' and splatting down onto the earth - nope, not scary. Probably because I jumped out of planes for too many years in the Army. But on Iron Dragon, all I can think of is it somehow the train came off the track, and sank into the water, and I couldn't get out of my safety restraint - well, the image really scares me.
I always do my best to leave as much room as I can between me and the restraint, but I'm not as thin as I used to be so that's usually pretty futile! Can you tell I don't like this ride?! Do you see why I didn't go into the Navy? Okay, I never claimed to be normal!!
marciemi
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Okay, and this post is for everyone!
Does anyone else remember (I was in HS) when the Gemini was "The biggest, baddest, tallest, fastest rollercoaster in the WORLD!!"? (You have to channel the commercials and ads with the emphasis on the last word). With huge lines and everyone all hyped up about it? And now it's more of a kiddie/starter coaster!
Does anyone else remember (I was in HS) when the Gemini was "The biggest, baddest, tallest, fastest rollercoaster in the WORLD!!"? (You have to channel the commercials and ads with the emphasis on the last word). With huge lines and everyone all hyped up about it? And now it's more of a kiddie/starter coaster!
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happy birthday to mac! Hope it's a good one!
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keishashadow
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dawnna u know we're waiting for the pic
marci if u 'liked' that one, u should ride the one @ busch gardens in williamsburg, same thing, way more scary-cool
btw, the mac was a hoot!
i do hope mac had a few minutes for herself yesterday
, not sure mac is quite bac yet.
marci if u 'liked' that one, u should ride the one @ busch gardens in williamsburg, same thing, way more scary-cool
btw, the mac was a hoot!
i do hope mac had a few minutes for herself yesterday
, not sure mac is quite bac yet.tanks homies for the bd greetings.
home last night and today doing everything to catch up at the dump here until i head back to st louis on saturday night.
this is my second chance of the day to get to the computer.
i should be able to move my parental units (by the end of august) to an assisted living place near me.
my days on I-55 will then be over........
marcie and minnie jack, you know i would know what that was.
kewl........
take care, hold down the fort and will see youse all when i can.
home last night and today doing everything to catch up at the dump here until i head back to st louis on saturday night.
this is my second chance of the day to get to the computer.
i should be able to move my parental units (by the end of august) to an assisted living place near me.
my days on I-55 will then be over........
marcie and minnie jack, you know i would know what that was.
kewl........
take care, hold down the fort and will see youse all when i can.
keishashadow
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mac don't go...stay & play
1st read i thought it said
hold down the fart
we wuvs u, hurry back...there's a trip to finish planning
1st read i thought it said
hold down the fart
we wuvs u, hurry back...there's a trip to finish planning
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Hey mac,Happy B-DAY.come back if ya have a chance before you have to leave again and post.We all missed ya...
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happy bday Mac!
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need a link please..........
can't find it, but then, i am quite blonde at times.
Tinker-tude
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MAC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have been very missed, young lady.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have been very missed, young lady.
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Oh, and so happy you'll be able to have your parents close by and well-cared for. That must be a huge relief and a weight off your shoulders.
(((((HUGS)))))
(((((HUGS)))))
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I'll add my
Happy Birthday, Mac!!
wish too.
Happy Birthday, Mac!!
wish too.
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I just realized that I'll never forget Mac's b-day again--same as my DD's--she turned 17 yesterday. Course we are still eating the cake from Disney for breakfast--yummy.
DS survived 1st day of high school w/o any phone calls to the principal. Although, I did have to email him about crap that DD is STILL dealing with from the NYC trip from June.
Justice hopefully will finally be served.
Keisha not sure if that's a misspellhold down the fart
DS survived 1st day of high school w/o any phone calls to the principal. Although, I did have to email him about crap that DD is STILL dealing with from the NYC trip from June.
Justice hopefully will finally be served.Keisha not sure if that's a misspell
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