June 29, 2006
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I’ve been kind of lazy with the posts, so there are a couple of things that need to be covered in the next couple of entries. First there’s the trip to Gardaland, my purchase of a new bike (long over due entry), the air conditioned fiasco, and my finished wood.
Last Saturday, my friends and I went to Gardaland which is an amusement park here in Italy. It was the last weekends that two of our friends, Jay and Michelle, and their kids, would be spending with us before they moved to Fort Carson, Colorado.
Let’s get straight to the details. The place is pretty large, not as big as Six Flags, but it’s nothing to slouch at. Actually, there’s not much story in this. However, I did take video. Now, there is some mild swearing in some of the videos. Nothing excessive. Just screams of fun and such.
One of the earlier rides that we went on was this rather calf water rapids type ride. It was cool, and Michelle got pretty soaked. Meanwhile, the son totally hated the ride. TOTALLY. I’m not sure why, though.
The first “exciting this that we got on was a freefall drop. Something simple and nice to get the blood flowing. Also, the line was short, and it was hot outside. Really hot.
This roller coaster was called the Blue Tornado, which reminds me. All of the rides here are named in English. Not sure why, though. Anyway, I managed to capture half of it. Then I think my finger accidentally hit the button and stopped recording.
This next ride was somewhat of a slow one, but what it did was invert you for extended periods. I believe it was to shake the change out of you.
Good fun had by all, but boy was it hot. I mean, I like the heat, but this was just annoying. Ok, that was just a quick entry to get me closer to being up to date. THe other stuff will probably be put in after I put up an entry about the upcoming weekend.
Black 6, out
Comments (4)
That water ride reminds me of disneyland.
Didn’t you fear for your camera when you go on the water ride, or the roller coaster ride?
Hey, this looks like fun. I have not been to Six Flag Over GA yet to check out there new roller coaster ride. How in the world did you manage to hold on to your camera and tapes the rides? The roller coaster looks so cool. Is this the kind where your legs just hang down and hope you do not loss your shoes? The water ride reminds me of the Thunder River ride–one time we got “stuck” under the water fall. I literally jumped up – yea that seat belt works just great– the water was so cold. By the way some people have serious problem with water getting in their face. Glad you got your bike–keep having fun please! Sharon in GA–just being silly right now
Off topic, but do you know what your background is?
Sneak a camera aboard the rides — why didn’t I think of that!!!
Nice job Pat.