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The Amusement Park
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Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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Homesick for Cedar Point, the Amazement Park, in Sandusky, Ohio ...
Image (c) 2007, Karla Dorman
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Anticipation: you could feel it, thick
and building, in the back of the station
wagon as we kids looked for signs pointing
the way. The closer we got, the farther
away we seemed to be. Suddenly, in
the distance --- there! Don't you see it?? The hills
of the Blue Streak 'coaster! Right THERE!! Cedar
Point unfolded before our eyes in all
its glory - the Ferris wheel! Sky Ride! Space
Spiral! We're here: want to ride this and that
and --- couldn't exit the car FAST enough.
Okay, kids, settle down. We've got all day ---
let's meet up for lunch at noon. Go have fun.
And we did, spinning around and around,
up and down, inside out, forwards, backwards
and back again. Met up to compare our
bravery (or lack, thereof), only to
go back for more --- I really miss those days ....
(c) 2008, Karla Dorman (5/20)
www.cedarpoint.com
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| Reviewed by Jon Willey |
5/24/2008 |
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| Vividly recalled those days of total abandonment in our youth. Weren't they the greatest? You painted the picture with such clarity, I could once again see them. JMW |
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| Reviewed by Jerry Engler |
5/22/2008 |
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| I miss those days too. What happened to them? Too much television?????? I turned mine off except for the news and occasional pbs. A couple of episodes each of the csi perversions and the reality shows were enough. I get a good carnival nostalgia fix every year going to the state fair....Jerry |
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| Reviewed by Cryssa C |
5/21/2008 |
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Sadly, those innocent days are gone now... in this day and age I would be afraid to turn my kids loose to go and have fun at an amusement park.
Cryssa |
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| Reviewed by John Leko |
5/21/2008 |
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...great memories...you give color to Karla...colors we can share with you...
John |
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| Reviewed by Dawn Anderson |
5/20/2008 |
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| You've written so well about what we all miss as we grow older...that anticipation! |
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| Reviewed by Lavendar Jazz |
5/20/2008 |
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| Those were the good ol' days. Good write |
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| Reviewed by Axilea MU |
5/20/2008 |
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"The closer we got, the farther
away we seemed to be"
Such a universal feeling that applies to the situation described, but to many others as well.
The enthusiasm is very well expressed Karla. :-)
Axilea |
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| Reviewed by Karen Palumbo |
5/20/2008 |
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You took me on a wonderful journey with all the thrills, spills and excitement! A day to remember always....
Be always safe,
Karen |
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| Reviewed by MaryGrace Patterson |
5/20/2008 |
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| I felt like I was there ... Great write!....M |
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| Reviewed by Christine Alwin |
5/20/2008 |
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| I can feel the excitement,,,thanks for the ride!!! |
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| Reviewed by Joyce Bowling |
5/20/2008 |
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I too recall going to Cedarpoint as a child. My dad lived in Ohio and he would take us each summer. For me the greatest thrill of all was speeding down the water log ride, with the water spraying up on each side and splashing all over us...the one on the front always got soaked, guess who always rode the front? Yeap, me! Loved it...hadn't thought about those trips in quite some time, thank you my friend for the trip down memory lane! Enjoyed it!
Blessings,
Joyce B. |
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| Reviewed by Sandie Angel |
5/20/2008 |
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Ferris wheels and cotton candies - I only wish I were there once again!!! I can almost envision myself being there, faceful of chocolate and everything. Thank you Karla!!!
Sandie May Angel :o) |
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| Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan |
5/20/2008 |
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| i enjoyed the memories this brings out |
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| Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper |
5/20/2008 |
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| A lovely write that reminds me of the country fair with roller coasters, fireworks, and a little of everything. Back in those days, the schools sent all children--who wanted to attend--to the county fair on school buses. Can you believe it?! We didn't have chaperones and didn't need any. We just had to be back at the bus at a certain time if we wanted to get back home. Those were wonderful days. |
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| Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen |
5/20/2008 |
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Karla thank you for sharing these memories with us, keep these coming
God Bless
Michelle |
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| Reviewed by E T Waldron |
5/20/2008 |
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Ahh you bring back memories of halcyon days which we all would love to return to now and then if only we could! Well thanks to poets like you, we can;-)...
Love,
ET |
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| Reviewed by Tiana ~ |
5/20/2008 |
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| You brought back wonderful memories for me too, Karla! As much as I loved the rides as a kid, I feel sorry for the person I ride with as an adult! Don't you dare move to rock the seat on the ferris wheel! Don't even blink or breathe! lol ;) Wonderful poem that I truly enjoyed ... hugs - T |
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| Reviewed by Ed Matlack |
5/20/2008 |
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| We in NJ area went to the Wildwood boardwalk, specifically for Hunts pier, as a kid I could have lived on that pier, walking through the ghost Pirate ship or riding the enclosed roller coaster called the Golden nugget mine ride...Ah, thanks for the memories, Karla (by the way, we got rain AGAIN, see what you can do about it will ya, LOL?) |
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| Reviewed by Mr. Ed |
5/20/2008 |
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| I've driven by Cedar Point many times, but I'll leave the roller coaster ridin to others. Why should I pay 'em to puke, when I can do that, for free! |
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| Reviewed by Georg Mateos |
5/20/2008 |
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Yes, Flagstaff Amusement park, that rollercoaster got me once, twice? no way José...
But, what a bunch of memories...
Georg |
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| Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis |
5/20/2008 |
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| Great nostalgic write. Cedar Point was always a much-anticipated destination for many of my friends growing up here in northwest PA. Somehow, though, I never siezed the opportunity to go along! |
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| Reviewed by D Johnson |
5/20/2008 |
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good memory bringer backer....
thanks,
dan |
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| Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado |
5/20/2008 |
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Wonderful memories here, Karla; I too miss Cedar Point, not to mention, Ohio! Very well penned, and I love the pic! BRAVA!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D |
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| Reviewed by Gene Williamson |
5/20/2008 |
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| Excellent, Karla. We all miss those days. |
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| Reviewed by Dale Clark |
5/20/2008 |
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Me too, Karla! I still love the carnivals,
though some of those rides are a little much lol |
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| Reviewed by Bonnie May |
5/20/2008 |
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| What memories you brought back with this and what excitement. Loved it, Love, Bonnie |
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| Reviewed by Charlie |
5/20/2008 |
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| That sounds like so much fun... I had a college roommate from Sandusky. She worked at that amusement park. It's a small world. --Charlie |
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| Reviewed by Eileen Granfors |
5/20/2008 |
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| Ah! The good old days of summer at the amusement park, daring one another to let go on the roller coaster! Hands in the air! Now the loops give me vertigo, and I have to go on the kiddie rides. a fun memory, Karla. Eileen |
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