The Hornets' Nest II

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Used to love such things once upon a time, but no longer. Two feet firmly on the ground is my motto these days, although you do get a fabulous view from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
 
I tend to find that my mind runs away from me, I will think of everything that might go wrong and scare myself silly. But once I get on it I enjoy myself. The only one I cant handle is oblivion, the free fall sends my stomach into spins.
 
Maestro, that's so funny! I love rollercoasters ...they're such fun! We're a rollercoaster family..all of us love them, which is difficult with 5 of us but often 3 can squeeze in one car. We don't go that often, you've really got me in the mood!
 
Good morning one and all from a bright Weston-super-Mare. It promises to be warm and sunny later, I may take a walk along the seafront later, now all the bank holiday "grockles" have gone! That's a Somerset word, slightly derogatory, describing visiting tourists!
 
Maestro said:
Had a lovely day at Saaaarrrrrfend with Maestroette........well mostly a nice day <yikes>

I did venture on a couple of rides with her. I managed the dodgems without too much trouble - H, I may need a refresher course. Have you got any spaces? :emoticon-0105-wink:

I ventured onto the Ferris wheel, thinking that it although it was quite high, it wasn't fast enough for me to leave my stomach behind.
For some reason, Marstroette decided it would be fun to let the devil in. She rattled the 'cage' and took great delight in tell me how the cage was turning around on it's own. She couldn't understand why I had my eyes tightly shut at this point :emoticon-0111-blush.

However, much worse was to follow <yikes>

She had already been on the ride called 'RAGE' at lest 4 times on her own, and after much hectoring and pleading, I decided I would go on it with her as it was the last ride of the day.

I got my tickets for the ride, handed them over and duly lined up inside the barrier.
It was at this point not only did second thoughts occur, but also 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th etc.

It looked bad enough from outside the barrier, but stood inside the barrier and looking directly up at the height, I wondered when the men in the white coats would come to collect me, because, surely no man in his right mind would go on that ride of his own accord.

If I thought that Maestroette had the devil in her on the Ferris wheel, nothing could have prepared me for the depths she would sink to to make me even more nervous for her amusement.
As on 'car' passed overhead at a supersonic speed and looping the loop, she then pointed up at the rails and said, "Look dad. That rail is wobbling just where that car has been." I honestly don't think I have ever been as white as I was at that moment.

The 'car' arrived and we got in. The car trundled slowly vertically up the tracks. This isn't too bad I thought, then suddenly my stomach was not where it was supposed to be. I half expected it to end up in my eyeballs. Oh my dear good Lord. Not an experience I want to go through again.

"dad, dad. Look at the sights", Maestroette screamed in delight. "I can't, I can't. My eyes are closed" screamed back dad in pure terror :emoticon-0111-blush :emoticon-0111-blush

As we got off, she begged to look at the photos. How embarrassing. A massive photo of Maestroette screaming delightedly, and dad next to her, holding on for dear life and eyes tightly shut. It didn't help when she uttered the words, "Dad. Why were you praying?"

If you want to see the ride I am on about here is the link.


http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ra...aCVBMeLOIOogMgO&ved=0CDIQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=614
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You could get that published as a short story M. Think every parent in the country would relate to that in one way or another. I used to love the fairground rides - but my stomach doesn't cope anymore :(
 
Morning all from a sunny West West London - nice short week this week at madness. Thursday afternoon off and WFH on Friday as I have a double dentist appointment....
I keep expecting us to sign a loan keeper this week...
 
Morning all - bright sunny day up here. Just as well as I'm off to the doctor and am not allowed to drive at the mo', thanks to the weekend, and have to walk there. :(

So who is everyone tipping for the third relegation spot from the Premiership? Wigan appear to have found a bit of form and if they beat Swansea tonight, Norwich & Newcastle will both be running scared.

In all the excitement, I'd totally forgotten that the FA Cup final is on this weekend - does that show how devalued the competition is becoming? In past years, we'd be hearing about nothing else at this point.
 
Sæl öll. Cappuccino, coffee, tea donuts and fruit are on the bar.

Frothy cappuccinos for for al, HH, and W_Y
Coffee and cramel frapachino for IB
Coffees for COYH, Frenchie, Kev rob theo and vic-rijrode
Strong coffee for Sandy
Milky coffee for Yorkie
Espresso for SuffolkHorn
Strong black coffees for Bragi Norway and zen
Black coffee half hot half cold and no sugar for Charlie
A peppermint latte for DanH
Tea for BHD Cornish Mark jsybarry jerzeypie Lloydinio NZ and BCFCRed
Tea with skimmed milk and no sugar for GG and Leon
Hot chocolate with marshmallows for BBW
Caramel latte for Hornette Canary Dave and Maestro
Una paloma for Mexican Hornet
 
Bolton's Boots said:
Morning all - bright sunny day up here. Just as well as I'm off to the doctor and am not allowed to drive at the mo', thanks to the weekend, and have to walk there. :(

So who is everyone tipping for the third relegation spot from the Premiership? Wigan appear to have found a bit of form and if they beat Swansea tonight, Norwich & Newcastle will both be running scared.

In all the excitement, I'd totally forgotten that the FA Cup final is on this weekend - does that show how devalued the competition is becoming? In past years, we'd be hearing about nothing else at this point.
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Newcastle would be my favourite to go down - I have never liked them....fully agree the FA holds little interest these days to anyone but the 2 teams involved. I will not be tuning in - at 17.15 on a Saturday, I will have better things to do!

Hope the walk and the outcome at the quacks is all good BB..

Thanks for the frothy AK and hope the phone rings for you...
 
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