azblackhemi
Old Man with a Hat
Went to the Arizona state fair today. The ferris wheel was enclosed AND air conditioned! This is just wrong in my opinion.
Another Example of the Wussification of America
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Love Shack
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The last one I rode on as a kid, was made of steel, cast iron. and wood, and cost 50 cents, I think. After my Mom asked the operator if it was safe, she got this horrified look when he replied, 'Yes ma'm its been running everyday since 1895' as he put it in gear!
This would have been in the late 1960's.
This would have been in the late 1960's.
azblackhemi
Old Man with a Hat
Probably behind the cafeteria.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Wasn't the whole purpose to riding on the Ferris Wheel was to..... Oh never mind.
Carmine
Old Man with a Hat
Also a nice piece of hypocrisy, since I'm sure most of those who would refuse an old-timey open-air version are the first ones to complain about carbon feet prints and such. At least that's my observation of my peer group that has to run A/C the first time the temp exceeds 72 degrees, run the TV for their "fur babies" or order food delivery every damn night.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
I'd bet it has more to do with insurance and the possibilities of people falling out than keeping cool , warm or dry.
It's been my observation that insurance companies rule the country and their henchmen (attorneys) are along for the ride.
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mr. fix it
Old Man with a Hat
I've been on identical Ferris wheel's in Myrtle Beach and Niagara Falls. all comfy and cozy for all riders.
This on the other hand would scare the crap out of you as it spins at about 100mph and hangs near the edge of a 6+ story City Museum in St. Louis!
That's me in the yellow shirt having to sit to try to keep the poo inside my body after riding on this ferris wheel from hell.
It was free to ride on & the Scottish blood in me said, "If it's free then it's for me!" uhhh what a mistake! LOL!!!
This on the other hand would scare the crap out of you as it spins at about 100mph and hangs near the edge of a 6+ story City Museum in St. Louis!
That's me in the yellow shirt having to sit to try to keep the poo inside my body after riding on this ferris wheel from hell.
It was free to ride on & the Scottish blood in me said, "If it's free then it's for me!" uhhh what a mistake! LOL!!!
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mr. fix it
Old Man with a Hat
here is a better perspective...
My lovely wife sitting in the driver's seat of the bus...
This part of the museum is definitely not for the feint of heart...
My lovely wife sitting in the driver's seat of the bus...
This part of the museum is definitely not for the feint of heart...
Carmine
Old Man with a Hat
I can relate! But on the plus side, I suppose being cheap kept me from bad habits as well.
Well, it is in Arizona, and the higher you go the hotter it gets.
Carmine
Old Man with a Hat
Well, it is in Arizona, and the higher you go the hotter it gets.
Backwards. Ask this bobcat trying to stay cool...
68 4spd Fury
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That looks like a great place, definitely on my to do list.
Fratzog
Old Man with a Hat
Actually moving in a single plane is kind of ho-hum for me. One of these is what turns me green...
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
You won't catch me on one of those Traveling Carnival rides.
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bluefury361
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I always thought the purpose of those carney rides was to either scare the poo out of you or discharge your lunch. Why else would one get on ....?
OneEyedEagle
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And testing the effectiveness of your last tetanus shot... watch those exposed bolts and sharp edges.
azblackhemi
Old Man with a Hat
Sure glad we went to the fair yesterday. This is what it looks like today.
No, he's sunbathing!
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