October 2007


I took the boys to the Blue Angels airshow yesterday.  These guys fly pretty tight, but I think this is pushing it a little bit.  You be the judge.  Great show!

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Here’s a close-up view.

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I was dissapointed to learn that my favorite ride at Six Flags over Texas was demolished yesterday to make way for a new roller coaster.  Originally known as the “Texas Cliffhanger,” it was 128 feet of “free-fall” bliss.  My friend Tom always hated it, but I made him ride it as often as I could.  Over the years, the Cliffhanger went through several name changes.  It went by “G-Force” and eventually “Wildcatter.”  Despite the stupidity of those names, the thrill of the ride never changed.  I haven’t been on the ride for probably 10 years, but it still brings me sadness to see it go - it was a classic.  Here’s a great video of the demolition:

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