When I was but a wee young’n back in 1969, my family went on vacation to Myrtle Beach SC. I begged to get on the roller coaster – a rather tame wooden structure with no upside down loops or crazy G’s that, as of the last time I was down there to play golf, is still there in the old part of town.
It was supposed to make two circuits but stopped after the first, when the operator strongly suggested to my mother, who was riding with me that she take me off.
Apparently I wasn’t screaming but was staring straight-ahead, unblinking, white knuckled and as pale as a ghost and he was afraid I’d pass out and fall out.
Needless to say that was my first and last rollercoaster ride. Just seeing a picture of one makes my knees quiver and my heart beat way too fast to be healthy.
You all have fun. I’ll be safely on the ground eating some cotton candy and will great you when you get off. Everyday life is thrilling enough for me – Heck the Baltimore or Capital Beltway is thrilling enough - LOL!
UHMMMM....you've now given me pause......I would probably get on a roller coaster before I drove either of those. Been a passenger far too many times - would not be able to handle either as a driver...........heck, I've got enough trouble just dealing with Route 13 through Delaware and the Maryland and Virginia Eastern Shore.
So I don't suppose you will be heading down to Busch Gardens for Apollo's Chariot anytime soon, eh (210' drop 73 mph)? I stood in line for hours to ride the Loch Ness Monster when it was new in '78, I think. Now it is the tamest of their coasters, and I love 'em all.