Call it what you want, but it's become a full-blown addiction. It started a bit over three years ago with just a little dabbling with some Florida stuff. She laid off for quite a while, but this summer the cravings returned. Call it what you want. Those with street cred know what I mean. She wants the "bullet," yearns for the"phantom," can't live without the "great white."
I'm worried. I don't understand it. I tried it a few times, always with her, just to see what it was like. I swear, I would never do it voluntarily. Walter and Davis refuse to ever do it and think I'm foolish to go along with it. Does anyone have a cure?
Here's what these demons look like:
THE PHANTOM'S REVENGE,
KENNYWOOD
Pittsburgh, PA
KENNYWOOD
Pittsburgh, PA
THE STEEL EEL
SEA WORLD
San Antonio, Texas
THE GREAT WHITE
SEA WORLD
San Antonio, Texas
There were others, of course: Thunderbolt, recently featured in the New York Times, whose cars take a precipitous drop as soon as they leave the station; Jackrabbit, that changes directions faster than a bunny with Willie on its heels; The Racer, I can't explain why these two cars don't collide as they race simultaneous through the coaster structure, switching tracks with impunity; and of course, the Boardwalk Bullet, which is simply fast and creaky.San Antonio, Texas
All I can say is that Erin can't get enough. I think it's time for an intervention.
We have a son who is with Erin. I also have a friend who would go on any of similar rides as long as she had someone to go with. If Erin needs a seat mate she lives here locally.
ReplyDeleteMarsha
No! Do NOT intervene! I will ride any ride she wants with her that looks like a roller coaster. I like to wait for the back so I can get jerked around. Also, the front is extremely thrilling. I was always small, and couldn't wait to get tall enough to ride. I am tall enough. Have been for almost 30 years. Can I go next time you go?
ReplyDeleteOkay, that's where Sarah and Erin differ hugely! Sarah is a self proclaimed fraidy cat and will barely get on the rides for even 7-year olds. (Of course, she gets that from her mother; I've gone on a couple big coasters in my life and have sworn off them forever. Or even longer!)
ReplyDeleteGo, Erin! :-)
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Sam is also an addict, not just a rider but a seller. He is slowing creating a new addict in Andy and just last week Charlie pointed to a big hulking coaster at Legoland and said "I wan go on dat."
ReplyDeleteGo Erin Go! Three boys in San Diego will ride with you any day.
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