Originally Posted By X-san Nice to know that bad boy is still alive and kicking. THANKS for the info, brotherdave! One of the true joys of my youth was a trip to old Paragon Park, and bumper cars and a creepy mine-train ride notwithstanding (and a weird "tunnel of love" ride too iirc), THAT was the ultimate highlight (oh, the memories! I wish videocameras were around back then!). In fact, Paragon park was one of the first places I've ever known to experiment with the "passport" idea, where when you bought a ticket you could ride everything all day EXCEPT for that awesome coaster which was only 5 rides per customer (they had 5 stars that the employees punched at the bottom of the ticket as you rode, and my tickets invariably ended up with five holes in them by mid-day).
Originally Posted By brotherdave Oh, to only have a time travelling Delorean!!! I would have loved to have seen Paragon Park, along with numerous other classic amusement parks during their prime!!!! Thanks for sharing your memories, X-san!
Originally Posted By X-san <a href="http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=XDy3MN7rOTo" target="_blank">http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=...3MN7rOTo</a> OMG...I can't be sure, but I THINK that looks a lot like me in the picture at 1:33 with my step-mom. OMG. (maybe not, but who knows? i can't say for sure anyway) Ah, the memories!!
Originally Posted By X-san brotherdave, I think my trips to Paragon Park were quite past the prime (rundown doesn't begin to describe it), but still...a highlight. AND, a roller coaster that me, my Dad, and my late Grandpa all rode and enjoyed and talked about. That was the best coaster in New England as far as I know. And the park was exciting just for that fact PLUS the fact that you had to day trip on a ferry boat from the North Shore of Boston just to get there (google "nantasket beach" for more info).
Originally Posted By X-san <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Coaster" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G..._Coaster</a> Thanks to brotherdave, now I know the name of my old favorite, so I can track it down (no pun intended lol).
Originally Posted By X-san Wow, and way back when it was the tallest coaster in the world! Did not know that! The Revere Beach Cyclone broke the record, but unfortunately Revere Beach (another famous Massachusetts seaside park of old) was before my time (my Mom told me stories though).
Originally Posted By NYDsnyfrk It's difficult to say what my favorite of all time is, very difficult. I guess in my top 5 though would be Millenium Force at Cedar Point, Expedition Everest in AK, and Boulderdash at Lake Compounce in CT.
Originally Posted By Sunshine84 Wow! There are so many favorite roller coasters out there! Anyone have pictures of yourself on your favorite - here is one of my friends and I on the Griffon a few weeks ago at Busch Gargens Williamsburg! <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25002908" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/25002908</a>@N07/2625451446/
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF the X2 in California 6-Flags....just rode it 2 weeks ago....cannot tell you one thing...eyes were shut from the get go...but my kids said it was AWESOME
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Since this is an EVER questio, I will go with the Bobs at Riverview Park - Chicago. Billed as the World's Fastest Rollercoaster at the time ( early 60's) _ I have no idea if it really was or not 50 mph at the time It was the first 'real' coaster I got the stones to go on as a kid. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bobs" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bobs</a>_(rollercoaster) <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0P6_FAS6TM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...6_FAS6TM</a>
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove <<STIL knows P.O.P!! Cool, honey! I went there a few times as a child, too! >> Alice, we're gonna hafta chat one of these days!
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF davewasbaloo----thanks for asking...I have been okay...I am "handling" everything and trying to make decisions that are good for me and my son...but, seriously, thanks for asking...I have learned alot lately...and would never have dreamed that I would have been in this mess...I don't wish addiction of any kind on anyone...especially alcoholism..
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well KCHIEF, we are all here for you. It can be very challenging, but know there are friends here to support you. I am really glad to see your posts!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well KCHIEF, we are all here for you. It can be very challenging, but know there are friends here to support you. I am really glad to see your posts!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice <<Alice, we're gonna hafta chat one of these days! >> Yep! It's starting to feel like we were separated at birth! *LOL*
Originally Posted By Sunshine84 <<Since this is an EVER questio, I will go with the Bobs at Riverview Park - Chicago. Billed as the World's Fastest Rollercoaster at the time ( early 60's) _ I have no idea if it really was or not. 50 mph at the time>> That sounds fun! 50 MPH at that time! WOW! Roller coasters are so fast these days! The Griffon at Busch Gardens goes 70 MPH and that is after you hang at a 90 degree angle - you drop going so fast, it is awesome! I love the thrill!
Originally Posted By dshyates Millinium Force goes 93mph and Top Thrill Dragster goes 125mph with a 410 foot vertical drop. It you like Griffon you will love Top Thrill.
Originally Posted By Sunshine84 That sounds amazing! I do love the Griffon so I am going to look this one up! Have you ever been to Busch Gardens Williamsburg? The rides are great!
Originally Posted By dshyates " Have you ever been to Busch Gardens Williamsburg?" Many, many times. I used to live in Richmond and went to either KD or BGW almost every weekend in season. BGW is my favorite non-Disney park. IOA would be next. I now live in S. WV and hit BGW, KD, KI CP, Kennywood and Dollywood everyyer and include atlest one trip to Otown for either Disney or Universal. Right now the HRP in Myrtle Beach is tops of my list to check out. I have been an amusement park junkie since 1971. Griffon is great, but way too short.
