Loop-O-Planes

Years and years ago, my Aunt Mary told me that grown-ups usually don't going on certain carnival rides once their earwax has hardened.  I guess it has something to to with your equilibrium.  Over the weekend, we spent a day at the Oakland County 4-H Fair.  My niece, Rachel, insisted that I go because she knows that I love the big rides, and she wanted to ride with me.

This past weekend, my family and I traveled to Lake Orion to the Lion's Club Jubilee to take on the ride of all rides... The Loop-O-Planes! As I posted last week, I was five years old when my Nannu (Maltese for Grandpa) first introduced me to this carnival thrill ride.  I became immediately hooked. As years went on, the Loop-O-Planes began to disappear from most midways replaced by much bigger, ta

At 4:16 this afternoon Summer officially starts, and one of my favorite things about summertime is amusement rides.  My wife is all about Cedar Point and roller coasters, but doesn't like upside down rides such as my favorite, the Loop-O-Planes.  My oldest son is five-years-old now, and I think it's about time he experience this thrill ride!