The best holiday of the year
Even though the holiday has been moved to the third Monday of April since 1969, real patriots know that Patriot's Day is properly celebrated on April 19, no matter what day of the week it may fall upon. I am especially partial to this holiday because it happens to be my birthday. It was wonderful growing up in Massachusetts because I never had school on my birthday, since the week is always Spring vacation.
This year I celebrated in style. I took the day off and went with my friends to Six Flags New England, the largest (well, practically the only) amusement park in Massachusetts. This was my first time there, even though it has been around for many many years, formerly known as Riverside. The most exciting part of the day, was finally, after all these years, taking my first ride on a modern, high-tech computer designed, tubular steel, loop-de-loop - corkscrewing - lose your lunch if you're not careful roller coaster, Batman: The Dark Knight. I can officially say, "That was totally wicked!" Due to excessive lines and a 'cautious' desire to tread lightly into the world of modern coasters, that was the only one I hit on this trip. However, this coaster will definitely be on my 'must ride' list the next time I return.
Amazingly enough, the very same day I went to Six Flags in the morning, I took my kids in the afternoon to one of those small traveling carnivals that makes the rounds from town to town (of course Spring vacation is a hot week for these!) I don't recall the name of this particular amusement company but it's not really important. Suffice it to say, they filled a local baseball field with rickety old rides (hey the kids love them), a few concessions, and the obligatory line of hard-sell games of skill. The real shocker, is that in just one hour, between the rides, games, and just a couple sno-kones, I spent almost as much money there as I spent for a Season Pass to Six Flags. Hey, carnies, I'm sorry but I really hate you. Well, don't take it personally, it's not you, it's your job. Next time, just stay out of my face :)
This year I celebrated in style. I took the day off and went with my friends to Six Flags New England, the largest (well, practically the only) amusement park in Massachusetts. This was my first time there, even though it has been around for many many years, formerly known as Riverside. The most exciting part of the day, was finally, after all these years, taking my first ride on a modern, high-tech computer designed, tubular steel, loop-de-loop - corkscrewing - lose your lunch if you're not careful roller coaster, Batman: The Dark Knight. I can officially say, "That was totally wicked!" Due to excessive lines and a 'cautious' desire to tread lightly into the world of modern coasters, that was the only one I hit on this trip. However, this coaster will definitely be on my 'must ride' list the next time I return.
Amazingly enough, the very same day I went to Six Flags in the morning, I took my kids in the afternoon to one of those small traveling carnivals that makes the rounds from town to town (of course Spring vacation is a hot week for these!) I don't recall the name of this particular amusement company but it's not really important. Suffice it to say, they filled a local baseball field with rickety old rides (hey the kids love them), a few concessions, and the obligatory line of hard-sell games of skill. The real shocker, is that in just one hour, between the rides, games, and just a couple sno-kones, I spent almost as much money there as I spent for a Season Pass to Six Flags. Hey, carnies, I'm sorry but I really hate you. Well, don't take it personally, it's not you, it's your job. Next time, just stay out of my face :)
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