Yesterday was a fabulous day to spend at Knoebels Park. The humidity was low, the skies were blue, and the temperature was just right! You couldn't ask for a better day, and since it was the Fairchild Semiconductor Family Picnic, Marty and I found ourselves making the drive to the happy event.
And, apparently, it was Family Fun Day for a lot of people, because the traffic was horrendous, taking us way over 2 hours to arrive at our destination.
But once we arrived, we were greeted with a friendly smile, lunch on the company, and gratis tickets for both of us to go out and enjoy the day. How could you beat that?
We used to make the trip to this park annually with the kids, but, alas, those fun days are way behind us. And, to be quite frank, most of the rides that the kids thought were fun now look like sure-fire ways to cause bodily harm!
So, what do two Empty Nesters do at Knoebels when there are no kids for entertainment?
Our first choice was the Haunted Mansion, always a safe bet, and just as amusingly scary as always.
Then, onto the antique cars, which seems a bit silly to be driving as an adult when one can drive a car anytime one chooses. But, the roadway was scenic, the bumps bumpy, and the shaking from the car stayed with my legs for a few minutes afterwards!
We thought the boat ride would be cool, but the line was always way too long.
Should we try the teacups?
No way! But Marty did take a great photo. Too bad you can't see our matching Fairchild Semiconductor tee shirts!
The only logical destination for us was the Vintage carousel.
He managed to grab five, which obviously made his day.
At this point, Marty decided that he would dare the Phoenix, which he rode alone, as I knew better than to even think about getting on. And, from the stories I heard from the youngsters coming off the ride, I know that I made the best decision, which was seconded by Marty after he managed to survive the apparent sensation of being thrown from the car during the ride. We'll see what aftermath results from that experience!
Finally, I gave into riding the Ferris Wheel since the seats are heavy duty with umbrellas overtop, preventing one's riding partner from attempting to make the seat swing like a pendulum. Now, why would I worry about such a thing? If you have to ask....you don't know my husband.
While we were waiting in line, I couldn't help but shudder at the thought of getting on this ride:
Straight up:
And, apparently, it was Family Fun Day for a lot of people, because the traffic was horrendous, taking us way over 2 hours to arrive at our destination.
But once we arrived, we were greeted with a friendly smile, lunch on the company, and gratis tickets for both of us to go out and enjoy the day. How could you beat that?
We used to make the trip to this park annually with the kids, but, alas, those fun days are way behind us. And, to be quite frank, most of the rides that the kids thought were fun now look like sure-fire ways to cause bodily harm!
So, what do two Empty Nesters do at Knoebels when there are no kids for entertainment?
Our first choice was the Haunted Mansion, always a safe bet, and just as amusingly scary as always.
Then, onto the antique cars, which seems a bit silly to be driving as an adult when one can drive a car anytime one chooses. But, the roadway was scenic, the bumps bumpy, and the shaking from the car stayed with my legs for a few minutes afterwards!
We thought the boat ride would be cool, but the line was always way too long.
Should we try the teacups?
No way! But Marty did take a great photo. Too bad you can't see our matching Fairchild Semiconductor tee shirts!
The only logical destination for us was the Vintage carousel.
This had always been a fun ride for the kids. Once through the entrance gate, the kids would always run to get a horse on the perimeter so that they could reach and grab for the brass rings which pop out on a wooden arm after the carousel begins to turn.
Apparently, this was just as fun for Marty, as he wasted no time heading for one of those horses himself, so that he could grab the brass rings when it was time.
I opted for an interior horse, which did NOT go up and down. That was enough fun for me, plus it made it easier to use the reverse setting on my phone, so I could capture some photos of Marty in action.
At this point, Marty decided that he would dare the Phoenix, which he rode alone, as I knew better than to even think about getting on. And, from the stories I heard from the youngsters coming off the ride, I know that I made the best decision, which was seconded by Marty after he managed to survive the apparent sensation of being thrown from the car during the ride. We'll see what aftermath results from that experience!
Finally, I gave into riding the Ferris Wheel since the seats are heavy duty with umbrellas overtop, preventing one's riding partner from attempting to make the seat swing like a pendulum. Now, why would I worry about such a thing? If you have to ask....you don't know my husband.
While we were waiting in line, I couldn't help but shudder at the thought of getting on this ride:
Straight up:
Straight down:
Not to mention the rotating curves after the descent. This sparked sufficient fear in my heart just looking at it!
Finally, we were on the Ferris Wheel, enjoying the breeze and the views. I just knew better than to look down, as I do have an extreme fear of heights. But distances didn't bother me, and here you can see a wooden roller coaster nestled among the trees.
This photo is testament to the absolutely gorgeous day that we had.
Aahh.....and here you can see Marty's Fairchild Shirt.
Would I do this again? Maybe.....but I sure would love to have some little ones along next time.
And, so, I share a photo from the past:
Nothing beats Clowning Around at Knoebels with a kid in tow.
And, no....Marty doesn't count!
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