It's the world's largest indoor triple loop roller coaster! It's totally rad! I've ridden it many times before so I knew that today when I had some time to kill in Edmonton I wanted to go for a spin on the Mind Bender. I ended up riding it twice because I met a young lad ... who coincidently was from Winnipeg ... who really wanted to ride the rollercoaster, but didn't have anyone to go with. He was also kinda nervous, cause the ride is pretty intense compared with Galaxyland's two other coasters. So I went and got more tickets to go with him. Unfortunately he was like 1cm too short and the ride operator was real anal so alas, he'll have to wait another year. But the important thing is he was willing ... getting on the train is half the battle.
What add's to the crazy factor of the coaster is that in 1986 3 people were killed when one of the trains left the track! I know they've crazy safetied the thing since but the though is always there ... this could be my last 1:13 of life! But it totally worth it! I did get a picture of myself on the coaster, but it hasn't arrived yet. I'll be sure to post it when I get it
The other cool thing that I did today was when to the Reynolds Museum of Transportation in Wetaskiwin. It's pretty neat, they have lots of old cars and tractors and a whole hanger of vintage aircraft. I did find one vehicle that I would totally get. It's a Chevrolet Greenbrier. It's one of the first min-vans! And I think it's the precursor to the station wagon.
I also had a great visit with Eric and Carron, my Dad's brother and sister in law. And I am currently in Calgary at Jeff and Tilly's place. Tilly is my cousin on my mom's side. Jeff was fortunate enough to marry into the Miller clan! My cousin's Cheryl and Brent also came over tonight and we had a great visit. Unfortunately a couple of my other cousins (Julie and Lori) are off on holidays. I'll have to come back for a proper visit again sometime, but if I don't make it here the Farm is having the 100 anniversary party next summer so I'll hopefully see all of them there!
That's all for now! Only two more sleeps till I see Kathy and Eva again! Horray!
~ Until Next Time
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Pretty sure I got a concussion from riding the mind bender. Horray! Now it's only ONE more sleep!!
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