Your Characters Are Flashing Gang Signs

So a couple of weeks ago I actually made it up to the Disneyland Resort – got a call late in the evening from my friend Chris to go watch the Electrical Parade – of course, I couldn’t say no.  When we got there – we had some time to kill and went on the new ride at DCA – Toy Story Mania – and it is fun – very cute – they did a great job with it.  Luckily Chris knew someone working the ride and we walked on – otherwise we would have been waiting about an hour and a half.  The parade was fun to watch – haven’t seen it in a long time.  After the parade we rushed over to Disneyland for fireworks – and they were good also – always!  As I was trying to take photos of the fireworks – Chris at one point commented that I should put them on postcards (reminded me of a comment about leaving the photography to the professionals when we were on the bus in England).  To see the postcard perfect pictures – click here.

And then this last Saturday I enjoyed the day at Magic Mountain – thanks to Holly and Jan and the Thousand Oaks Youth Group.  And that was fun!  I haven’t been there in many, many years!  And I have now had my fill of super thrilling roller coasters for a while.  Jan and Kris and I wore the England uniform – which was fun – made it easy for the kids to spot us as chaperones.  So the first ride we went on called Tatsu – had an unusual riding position – they strapped you in sitting down and then brought you up so that your back was against the track – almost like you are flying – fascinating!  I was a bit queasy on the first ascent – I’m not usually afraid of heights – but it was a weird feeling hanging there with nothing below you – once we made if over the first hill – I was fine – and it was a lot of fun!

The second ride of the day was Roaring Rapids – and against my better judgment – I went on the ride – at least it was early enough in case I got wet!  And got wet I did!  Jan and I took the hit for the rest of the group – Jan more than me – she got soaked top to bottom – I only had water dumped in my lap – soaking my shorts – and even worse – my panties!  Again – at least it was early in the day!  We went on several roller coasters after that and I felt sorry for the people that had to sit on the seat after me – I know that I left a couple of places wet – including a cement planter I sat on!  I did eventually dry – later in the afternoon!

It was a good trip – the kids for the most part were good.  There was a bit of drama at one point involving the taking of shoes and a hat – and all I could think was – ‘Ah to be young again – Not!’  It was fun to hang out with them – but I’m happy to be old.  One of the best parts of the trip – ice cream!  Mmmm… yummy!  We ended up leaving the park before dinner – so unlike lunch – dinner was better food and much cheaper!  I did notice as we were leaving that there were 5 police cars parked outside the entrance and I mentioned that you wouldn’t see that at Disneyland – not that they don’t have that much police presence – it’s just better hidden!  But I guess you need that kind of police presence when your characters are flashing gang signs!  Yes, I saw Tweety at one point flashing gang signs for a picture with a group of kids!  Nice! 

All in all, though it was a great day – and we did lots of walking, so I got my exercise in!  To see some pictures – click here.