Comments on: Coney Island, As Told Through Google Images http://www.kukoda.com/2006/07/05/coney-island-as-told-through-google-images/ This way to hilarity. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:47:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0 by: Kev http://www.kukoda.com/2006/07/05/coney-island-as-told-through-google-images/#comment-2916 Mon, 10 Jul 2006 22:57:22 +0000 http://www.kukoda.com/2006/07/05/coney-island-as-told-through-google-images/#comment-2916 Only ride the rides that are permanently bolted down. That has to be 1 of my favorite. First, must of the rides that are moved go thru state inspections at various times in different states throughout the year. Permanent rides once a year by usually the same inspector(s) year after year. Second, and true some companies don't put as much emphasis on safety as others, but mobile rides allow you to see and constantly allow visibility of all parts unlike permanent rides. Third, for example Coney Island, saltwater eates away at steel like termites on steroids and alot of the corosion is not visible happening to the inner walls. And last, the workers (carnies) who assemble the rides usually, unfortunately not always, know more about the ride they are assembling than anyone else,including owners and inspectors, because they are dealing hands on with it week in and week out. So don't go with the notion that just because it's permanent that it's safer. Safe rides are a combination of design, material, maintenance, care, personnel (both assemble & operational), and above all pride in yourself, your ride, your show and respecting the rights of the children and general public to have a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience that will indeed last a lifetime. For they are the reason rides light up in the midway sky, smells of cotton candy and funnel cakes fill the air for miles, and everyone involved from carnies and ride owners to inspectors and fair committees are here for. It's not a glorified job but seeing a child make their 1st ride on the carousel or a pre teen's excitment at finally being tall enough sure can bring back some pretty fond memories.I know in a perfect world there would be a Walgreens on every corner and it's not a perfect world. But, fairs and festivals weren't made for a perfect world, they were made to create perfect memories. Only ride the rides that are permanently bolted down. That has to be 1 of my favorite. First, must of the rides that are moved go thru state inspections at various times in different states throughout the year. Permanent rides once a year by usually the same inspector(s) year after year. Second, and true some companies don’t put as much emphasis on safety as others, but mobile rides allow you to see and constantly allow visibility of all parts unlike permanent rides. Third, for example Coney Island, saltwater eates away at steel like termites on steroids and alot of the corosion is not visible happening to the inner walls. And last, the workers (carnies) who assemble the rides usually, unfortunately not always, know more about the ride they are assembling than anyone else,including owners and inspectors, because they are dealing hands on with it week in and week out. So don’t go with the notion that just because it’s permanent that it’s safer. Safe rides are a combination of design, material, maintenance, care, personnel (both assemble & operational), and above all pride in yourself, your ride, your show and respecting the rights of the children and general public to have a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience that will indeed last a lifetime. For they are the reason rides light up in the midway sky, smells of cotton candy and funnel cakes fill the air for miles, and everyone involved from carnies and ride owners to inspectors and fair committees are here for. It’s not a glorified job but seeing a child make their 1st ride on the carousel or a pre teen’s excitment at finally being tall enough sure can bring back some pretty fond memories.I know in a perfect world there would be a Walgreens on every corner and it’s not a perfect world. But, fairs and festivals weren’t made for a perfect world, they were made to create perfect memories.

]]> by: Robert http://www.kukoda.com/2006/07/05/coney-island-as-told-through-google-images/#comment-2693 Thu, 06 Jul 2006 21:26:30 +0000 http://www.kukoda.com/2006/07/05/coney-island-as-told-through-google-images/#comment-2693 Why is the term carnie and filthy always in the same paragraph? I am a carnie born and raised. I dont think I know a filthy carnie. But have you ever took a look at the kitchen help in the back of most restraunts? And then you eat the food there... Why is the term carnie and filthy always in the same paragraph? I am a carnie born and raised. I dont think I know a filthy carnie. But have you ever took a look at the kitchen help in the back of most restraunts? And then you eat the food there…

]]> by: heather http://www.kukoda.com/2006/07/05/coney-island-as-told-through-google-images/#comment-2599 Wed, 05 Jul 2006 19:54:10 +0000 http://www.kukoda.com/2006/07/05/coney-island-as-told-through-google-images/#comment-2599 i like how i'm capitalized now i like how i’m capitalized now

]]> by: Jack http://www.kukoda.com/2006/07/05/coney-island-as-told-through-google-images/#comment-2590 Wed, 05 Jul 2006 18:47:57 +0000 http://www.kukoda.com/2006/07/05/coney-island-as-told-through-google-images/#comment-2590 I need to ride that roller coaster. James, let's organize a trip to Great Adventure, which I know is what you New Jerseyians call it. I think you can get in free with a Coke can or something. I need to ride that roller coaster. James, let’s organize a trip to Great Adventure, which I know is what you New Jerseyians call it. I think you can get in free with a Coke can or something.

]]> by: james http://www.kukoda.com/2006/07/05/coney-island-as-told-through-google-images/#comment-2584 Wed, 05 Jul 2006 16:59:28 +0000 http://www.kukoda.com/2006/07/05/coney-island-as-told-through-google-images/#comment-2584 The Cyclone is not the oldest roller coaster. Leap the Dips at Lakemont Park in Altoona, PA, owns the distinction of being the oldest operational coaster in the world. It has impressively been running since 1902, but unimpressively hits a top speed of 10 mph. On a side note the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world is in a majestic little place called New Jersey... http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/coasters/yellowpages/coasters/kingdaka_sfgadv.shtml The Cyclone is not the oldest roller coaster. Leap the Dips at Lakemont Park in Altoona, PA, owns the distinction of being the oldest operational coaster in the world. It has impressively been running since 1902, but unimpressively hits a top speed of 10 mph.

On a side note the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world is in a majestic little place called New Jersey…

http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/coasters/yellowpages/coasters/kingdaka_sfgadv.shtml

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