tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post757006391375554050..comments2024-01-16T05:50:17.906-05:00Comments on The Best Blog In The Universe. Forever Vigilant For Confirmed Liars.: Amusement Parksbogofreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12426734836015773086noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-47194317723027239682010-06-04T01:23:21.634-04:002010-06-04T01:23:21.634-04:00Obama's promised transparency is becoming incr...Obama's promised transparency is becoming increasingly opaque. Soon night vision goggles will be needed to recognize anything.<br /><br />The minority of self professed erudites keep telling third rate d*psh*t citizens they just do not understand the lofty "no brainer" mantras because they are so parochial.Suo Mynonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807128266520858472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-76300204914129435492010-06-03T16:55:13.327-04:002010-06-03T16:55:13.327-04:00I see that the Massachusetts Senate is putting the...I see that the Massachusetts Senate is putting the finishing touches on their version of a gaming bill. They will have no slots at race tracks as opposed to the House version with limited slots. What is important is they both agree on expanding gaming by having three or more resort casinos built. <br /><br />So and guess this would constitute a political roller coaster with the end being I and millions of others will have the opportunity to avoid going out of state. <br /><br />The Edmonton Mall in Canada has an indoor roller coaster. In fact I think they have several.LMAOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670178618071993963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-44669849366222299392010-06-03T13:58:17.772-04:002010-06-03T13:58:17.772-04:00I loved the Scrambler and still do. Usually it is...I loved the Scrambler and still do. Usually it is a staple at every park and carnival. I also enjoy the Octopus and the Wild Mouse. Flume rides are great on a hot day.anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031025254302418607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-77764315023932164032010-06-03T12:14:45.112-04:002010-06-03T12:14:45.112-04:00And for the baseball fans at the Heritage Museum i...And for the baseball fans at the Heritage Museum in Sandwich is the Cape Cod League Hall of Fame. At last count over 400 players from that league ended up in the majors. Sandwich Glass Works is also nearby as is Dan'l Webster Inn for lunch or dinner.bogofreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426734836015773086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-90605209086877092192010-06-03T11:10:32.518-04:002010-06-03T11:10:32.518-04:00Been on the Hobo Railroad, Conway, Cape Cod, Edavi...Been on the Hobo Railroad, Conway, Cape Cod, Edaville, Winnepesuakee, The White Mountain,(Clark's Trading Post) The Mount Washington Cog, The Narrow Guage In ME & The Green Mountain Flyer in Vermont. <br /><br />My kids are teenagers now so we don't do Storyland & Santa's Village anymore and I have to admit that I miss it more than them.<br /><br />We rent a nice place in the Eidleweiss section of Madison, NH just before Conway. Each year and frequent Old Orchard Beach, York Beach & Weirs Beach. <br /><br />It was sad to see Heritage, NH (next to Storyland) close a few years ago.<br /><br />I'm off camping, I hope everyone has a good weekend!Wally Glendyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17358735600115202098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-87894795833884463242010-06-03T10:41:58.506-04:002010-06-03T10:41:58.506-04:00The old fashion Flying Horses Carosel in Oak Bluff...The old fashion Flying Horses Carosel in Oak Bluffs is a wonderful trip in the off season. It is not crowded so the kids can ride endlessley until they capture the BRASS RING!<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Horses_Carousel<br /><br />Heritage Museum in Sandwich is a must for all ages. There is literally something for everyone. I highly recommend a day trip to local and relatively unknown gem.<br /><br />http://www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/Suo Mynonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807128266520858472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-11438397931684400812010-06-03T10:40:33.800-04:002010-06-03T10:40:33.800-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Suo Mynonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807128266520858472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-27576591601137780572010-06-02T19:12:17.708-04:002010-06-02T19:12:17.708-04:00We have gone to Old Orchard Beach and York Beach a...We have gone to Old Orchard Beach and York Beach about once every three or four years.<br /><br />http://www.oldorchardbeachmaine.com/Famlyfun.htmanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031025254302418607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-46785604642836405372010-06-02T18:32:15.217-04:002010-06-02T18:32:15.217-04:00Forgot Clark's Trading Post.Forgot <a href="http://www.clarkstradingpost.com/" rel="nofollow"> Clark's Trading Post.</a>bogofreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426734836015773086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-50608864888649305822010-06-02T18:28:23.308-04:002010-06-02T18:28:23.308-04:00Last summer my wife - The Lovely Cynthia - and I d...Last summer my wife - The Lovely Cynthia - and I did a tour of NH. The first stop was <a href="http://www.strawberybanke.org/" rel="nofollow">Strawbery Banke</a> which was a twenty year lapse between visits. very impressive changes. Next was the Enfield and a stop at the <a href="http://www.shakermuseum.org/" rel="nofollow">Shaker Museum</a> and that was followed up by a trip to the <a href="http://www.polarcaves.com/index/" rel="nofollow"> Polar Caves</a>. Old person stuff as my daughter said. Stayed a two very nice B & B's.bogofreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426734836015773086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-83599025403478296172010-06-02T18:02:39.947-04:002010-06-02T18:02:39.947-04:00I left out Weirs Beach. Nice place. So many thin...I left out Weirs Beach. Nice place. So many things in this state and nearby states that means a family vacation does not have to run into the thousands.anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015152054870201215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-5915176298992904292010-06-02T18:01:08.166-04:002010-06-02T18:01:08.166-04:00A trip upcountry is not complete unless you take y...A trip upcountry is not complete unless you take young kids to Story Land. They love it and it is far less congested than places like Disney and great on the budget. The other place is Santa's Village and Six Gun City. For Wally there is Hobo Railroad.anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015152054870201215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-841349697929499942010-06-02T17:30:05.228-04:002010-06-02T17:30:05.228-04:00This topic has clearly generated some interest. It...This topic has clearly generated some interest. It is such a nice respit from all the other drudgery and bad news that surrounds everyone everywhere.<br /><br />One of our favorite places was Story Land in NH. It is the best bang for the families with young kids. Plus it is better than Disney, IMO, for small kids because of the smaller scale. You can arrive late in the day at the park and your admission is free the next day. It allows you essentially one nice warm up session and full day. The concession stand is very reasonable as well.<br /><br />Sorry for the cut paste but here is their pricing policy:<br /><br />"Purchase the full-price admission during the last three hours of any day (after 3:00pm July and August, or after 2:00pm other months), and you’ll receive a free pass to come back the next day."<br /><br />http://www.storylandnh.com/Suo Mynonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807128266520858472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-25547265405452993792010-06-02T16:22:48.943-04:002010-06-02T16:22:48.943-04:00I found Euclid Beach in the defunct parks link. I ...I found Euclid Beach in the defunct parks link. I remember going there decades ago while station in the navy.<br /><br />The Sox are moving up Bogo and you may actually get to wear a Sox jersey on your trip.<br /><br />If anyone thinks capping this well is easy think again. That sucker is over a mile down. Here is what happened. It caught fire, blew up and the pipe broke. Would have been real nice for Obama to attend the services for the eleven killed.North Slope Riggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03457745958740808507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-22192604670046517842010-06-02T13:31:13.707-04:002010-06-02T13:31:13.707-04:00Here is a list of defunct parks in Massachusetts.....Here is a list of defunct parks in <a href="http://www.defunctparks.com/parks/MA/indexMA.htm" rel="nofollow">Massachusetts.</a>. I was going to mention another place I remember called Mountain Park in Holyoke. Some on the list have pictures.bogofreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426734836015773086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-91338800217610807372010-06-02T12:39:59.062-04:002010-06-02T12:39:59.062-04:00I grew up around the corner from King's Castle...I grew up around the corner from King's Castle. Use to go skating there since one of the two ponds was same size as a hockey rink. <br /><br />Amazing how many of those old parks still have remnants left.bogofreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426734836015773086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-52651863240708611602010-06-02T07:32:47.218-04:002010-06-02T07:32:47.218-04:00Whalom Park had a decent Wooden Coaster but they a...Whalom Park had a decent Wooden Coaster but they also had a nice little beach. My family would pack us up in the morning and everyone would be asleep from exhaustion on the way home from Lunenburg.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3EGtYh_PzE&NR=1&feature=fvwpWally Glendyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17358735600115202098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-21815058879449226592010-06-02T07:05:00.833-04:002010-06-02T07:05:00.833-04:00How about Pleasure island in Wafefield which was b...How about Pleasure island in Wafefield which was billed as the "Disneyland of the East":<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isGhwvUCOzc<br /><br />I remember going there as a little kid a;long with King's Castle Land in Whitman. Wollaston Beach in Quincy used to have a small Amusement Park near the Clam Box & Beachcomer.Wally Glendyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17358735600115202098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-39733034475017058212010-06-02T06:56:42.417-04:002010-06-02T06:56:42.417-04:00Don't forget the Wild Cat at Salisbury Beach: ...Don't forget the Wild Cat at Salisbury Beach: <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tnytm21mZW0&feature=relatedWally Glendyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17358735600115202098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-66357218017592750992010-06-02T06:55:29.728-04:002010-06-02T06:55:29.728-04:00This link shows some stills of Revere Beach and th...This link shows some stills of Revere Beach and the Cyclone Roller Coaster: <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLNFh1N1z9w&feature=relatedWally Glendyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17358735600115202098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-11845845013246237652010-06-01T15:41:07.509-04:002010-06-01T15:41:07.509-04:00I use to spend hours on the airplane ride at Parag...I use to spend hours on the airplane ride at Paragon. It was on top of a building that had a game room inside and you would have to walk up stairs. Learned to really control the flight of those things.<br /><br />The park had two fun houses and both burned down. Neither could match up with Coney Island but they were still great.<br /><br />When you left the park there was a second smaller area that had several rides and games. <br /><br />I believe Revere Beach had a Virginia Reel ride that was quite impressive. I know the original coaster use to attract a crowd to watch if anyone got killed as the original configuration was rather dangerous.bogofreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426734836015773086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-58911470428762731752010-06-01T15:32:22.284-04:002010-06-01T15:32:22.284-04:00I really am enjoying this and the links.I really am enjoying this and the links.chicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148983480015398191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-87573478304755904562010-06-01T12:51:59.618-04:002010-06-01T12:51:59.618-04:00This is a great tribute to Paragon Park along with...This is a great tribute to Paragon Park along with the Beach Boys singing in the background:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpEsRpCiDN0<br /><br />Guaranteed to put a smile on your face!Wally Glendyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17358735600115202098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-80500946386072122922010-06-01T12:01:10.774-04:002010-06-01T12:01:10.774-04:00Wally
Here is a listing of world wide train muse...Wally<br /><br />Here is a listing of world wide <a href="http://www.railmuseums.com/" rel="nofollow"> train museums</a> and many do have rides. There is one in Southern Connecticut along the coast. Name escapes me.bogofreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426734836015773086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-49755239158604933622010-06-01T11:04:05.111-04:002010-06-01T11:04:05.111-04:00It looks like a good one with two wooden coasters....It looks like a good one with two wooden coasters. We also are addicted to train rides and I see that they have a Train and a Trolley ride. It is on my list, thanks Family Guy!Wally Glendyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17358735600115202098noreply@blogger.com