Sunday, December 12, 2010

When Your World Goes Upside Down...


It's not always a bad thing. Our middle one has been dying to ride Sheikra at Busch Gardens Tampa for years. We were there the year it opened. Frightened by its size and the whole concept of charging to the ground at 75 miles and hour; we passed. But The Brave put it on her to do list. And this week, she scratched it off; thanks to a family wedding in Florida. I must say Sheikra is my new all time favorite ride, for there is a point where you are weightless -- not sitting -- not being held by the overhead restraints. She rode it four times; I came in second, after riding only three times. (I gave it a go after she reported, "Mom, you have to try this." I'm not as brave as she is.)


Then fortified by her daring she hit the Phoenix, next. Followed by Montu and Kumba.


Then it was off the celebrate with the Mouse at a Very Merry Christmas party.
Space Mountain, the draw of all draws, was down for the count... but we took a spin on the people mover and got a rare glimpse to the ride that brings enthusiastic screams to our lives.


See, when your world is turned upside down, there are hidden opportunities and maybe even some advantages.

You just have to look for them.

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