We are so-o-o-o-o-o tired
It’s been non-stop running, sightseeing and touring. Highlights so far:
–The terrific young tour guide at the Thomas Edison museum;
–The curator of the maritime museum who’s not really into boating;
–Our fabulous planner at the visitor’s bureau;
–The funny, smart guide who took us around Kelley’s Island;
–The virtual roller coaster (Noah and I took a pass on the haunted house — we don’t go for that stuff);
–The ridiculous luxury room we’re staying in as I type! (Noah, upon entering, “Mommy, I love you for having your job!” He’s now at the game room after hanging in the indoor waterpark. Madison is sleeping. Brett is supervising game room activities. Our guide here gave us a big huge bag of tokens so I’m sure they’ll be there ’til it closes at midnight.)
–The many, many beautiful restored and not-yet-restored homes we’ve seen on the trip;
–Making a wrong turn and getting to follow Amish kids on their way to school ’til we found our way again;
–Seeing Noah hanging upside down on a ferris wheel that spins all the way around REALLY FAST;
–Hearing Madison squeal with joy on the Scrambler.
There’s more I’m sure but I can’t think of them. (Pictures will be forthcoming eventually.)
I’ve discovered that a ride thrill rated 3 (like the Scrambler) is about as much as I care to handle. Fortunately Brett is willing to go on corkscrew roller coasters but he did say no to this. Watching that thing take-off is absolutely bizarre; it seems like it’s doing something physically impossible because it pulls back the tiniest bit and then it takes off almost too fast too comprehend. It scared me just to watch it. Seriously. Cold fear. Noah said he wanted to go on it but I think it was bravado ‘cuz he knew we’d shudder and clutch him tighter just to hear it.
Well the boys are back and Noah’s crying with exhaustion and we have more to come so off to bed go we!
It all sounds so great! Except for this, The Dragster: “The train then moves into a “starting line” position, where it is launched forward, reaching 120 mph in approximately four seconds.”
That doesn’t sound great at all.
Oh, you’re at Cedar Point! I worked there one summer in college! I was a weight guesser. It was surprisingly fun believe it or not. A great college experience. And the rides are a blast! Of course, i haven’t been back there since 1992 but I’ve hard it’s even better now.
How fun!
Memories.