I doubt that I will buy the book as I think the best heyday of the park was before my time. Dad remembers the wooden monstrosity known as the cyclone from the 1940s. He went as a kid; said that a portion of the coaster went out over the lake. ..At least I remember hearing him say that.
^^Yeah, the Cyclone was a biatch… For years I heard rumours that it was taken down, after someone died, later I learned that there had been some injuries after a car came off the track, but, no deaths. But, I guess that was enough to scare them into dismantling it; the parts were then rebuilt into the smaller and safer Comet.
in 1927 a most famous roller coaster, the $176, 000 “Cyclone”. Build by Harry Traver, it was one of three similar rides built in North America, and was considered one of the most vicious casters ever built. It consisted of a twisted layer of track with a 30 meter lift hill and over 900 meters of track. After a curved drop that bent back upon itself, the trains traversed a 600 degree banked spiral and a very fast, low profile figure 8 section of track. There were no brake runs outside of the station as there were no level portions of track where brakes could be located! Reports say the ride drew 75, 000 riders on opening day and crowds were so heavy that a railing was broken by those pushing to get close to the new ride, One patron rode 67 times that day and on its second day of operation, two boys rode 52 times. Over 5 million rides were given in it’s 20 year history.
The Cyclone & rebuilt as the Comet (From my postcard collection)
Seriously , you should buy the book, I have it and it covers all eras of the park
Some of us enjoy reading the extra comics here. It has been years since I read any Pogo’s. Thanks @Buggerlugs. Some here do their own comics which is really enjoyable.Thanks @Number Six and @Mikeyj.They are easy to scroll over if you don’t want to read them. Although, if you like comics (and I assume you do), you might try reading them. Doesn’t take long and they are enjoyable. Happy New Year!
Thank you ! It was an interesting project and I surprised myself a little with coming up with some of the stuff I did. At times, it was like divine guidance. I had a need to do something and the answers came pretty good. My Uncle Jack’s side of the family are essentially Canadians (Ontario). I think he was born in the Buffalo, NY area though. He knew Dad’s family and his future wife (Dad’s sister, E.) since early teenage or younger. Last time I was in Florida was in January (‘01) which made for some nice daytime temps.I will not be boozing, so my New Year’s day will be okay. May your day go well also.
I think you and Rhon both done an amazing job on it. It looks impressive and cool.
Did Jack’s family like living in Ontario? It sounds a nice place. How long did they live there for?
I wish you and Ron, Ken, Carol, Eileen, Jack, Patty, Joe and Ed the very best for the new year. Hope you all have a nice one.
There… I remembered everyone’s names (I hope)
P.S. Thank you for your other comment too yesterday. I really appreciated it.
@Linda Dean…just doing my part to suck up bandwidth>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>I had a reply to that but it was naughty ! Besides , I always enjoy these bandwidth suck ups.
Linguist over 11 years ago
Oooops !
Templo S.U.D. over 11 years ago
Dang, just missed him. Better lasso him back, Andy, if you want that offer.
Stagger Lee over 11 years ago
I don’t think that the salesman will run Andy a tab.
Buggerlugs over 11 years ago
and Buggerlugs
Linguist over 11 years ago
HAPPY NEW YEAR to Cappers on both sidesof the pond !
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
We had 138 posts to end 2012!!!
@Gweedo Murray
I doubt that I will buy the book as I think the best heyday of the park was before my time. Dad remembers the wooden monstrosity known as the cyclone from the 1940s. He went as a kid; said that a portion of the coaster went out over the lake. ..At least I remember hearing him say that.^^Yeah, the Cyclone was a biatch… For years I heard rumours that it was taken down, after someone died, later I learned that there had been some injuries after a car came off the track, but, no deaths. But, I guess that was enough to scare them into dismantling it; the parts were then rebuilt into the smaller and safer Comet.
in 1927 a most famous roller coaster, the $176, 000 “Cyclone”. Build by Harry Traver, it was one of three similar rides built in North America, and was considered one of the most vicious casters ever built. It consisted of a twisted layer of track with a 30 meter lift hill and over 900 meters of track. After a curved drop that bent back upon itself, the trains traversed a 600 degree banked spiral and a very fast, low profile figure 8 section of track. There were no brake runs outside of the station as there were no level portions of track where brakes could be located! Reports say the ride drew 75, 000 riders on opening day and crowds were so heavy that a railing was broken by those pushing to get close to the new ride, One patron rode 67 times that day and on its second day of operation, two boys rode 52 times. Over 5 million rides were given in it’s 20 year history.The Cyclone & rebuilt as the Comet (From my postcard collection)
Seriously , you should buy the book, I have it and it covers all eras of the park
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
They kept the Cyclone’s giant middle hill, but, changed just about everything else, btw, the Comet still exists in an amusement park in the USA
Tog over 11 years ago
Happy New Year everyone!
Kerovan over 11 years ago
And Andy breaks the sound barrier getting back to the door.
Dribbler46 over 11 years ago
Andy, You lose!
pawpawbear over 11 years ago
Booo. Go away. We like things just fine as they are.
pawpawbear over 11 years ago
It’s called sharing.
shrdlu7 over 11 years ago
For this date I would have expected some gag about the consequences of Andy’s New Year celebration
Perkycat over 11 years ago
Some of us enjoy reading the extra comics here. It has been years since I read any Pogo’s. Thanks @Buggerlugs. Some here do their own comics which is really enjoyable.Thanks @Number Six and @Mikeyj.They are easy to scroll over if you don’t want to read them. Although, if you like comics (and I assume you do), you might try reading them. Doesn’t take long and they are enjoyable. Happy New Year!
Number Three over 11 years ago
OH ANDY!
That was once in a lifetime chance!
LOL xxx
Number Three over 11 years ago
HAPPY NEW YEAR, CAPPERS!
All the very best for 2013… Wishing you all Happiness and Good Health.
Number Three over 11 years ago
Gweedo Murray said, about 21 hours ago
Thank you ! It was an interesting project and I surprised myself a little with coming up with some of the stuff I did. At times, it was like divine guidance. I had a need to do something and the answers came pretty good. My Uncle Jack’s side of the family are essentially Canadians (Ontario). I think he was born in the Buffalo, NY area though. He knew Dad’s family and his future wife (Dad’s sister, E.) since early teenage or younger. Last time I was in Florida was in January (‘01) which made for some nice daytime temps.I will not be boozing, so my New Year’s day will be okay. May your day go well also.
I think you and Rhon both done an amazing job on it. It looks impressive and cool.
Did Jack’s family like living in Ontario? It sounds a nice place. How long did they live there for?
I wish you and Ron, Ken, Carol, Eileen, Jack, Patty, Joe and Ed the very best for the new year. Hope you all have a nice one.
There… I remembered everyone’s names (I hope)
P.S. Thank you for your other comment too yesterday. I really appreciated it.
Linda Solomon over 11 years ago
@ Eldo Thank you for the midnight kiss Pet…
Linda Solomon over 11 years ago
Happy New Year
Linda Solomon over 11 years ago
Bright and Shiny New Hugs ((((((( CAPPERS ! )))))))
RogueSymmetry over 11 years ago
Biggest. Mistake. Ever.
oldguy2 over 11 years ago
He did not treat others as he would have them treat him.
Buggerlugs over 11 years ago
HEH! HEH! HEH!
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
The premise of today’s strip (A door to door beer salesman), seems just a bit unrealistic to me, so………
loves raising duncan over 11 years ago
You put your foot in that one Andy!
Buggerlugs over 11 years ago
Why does Andy have his head on backwards?
Buggerlugs over 11 years ago
Just being a good wife.
Linda Solomon over 11 years ago
He may need to make a New Years Resolution
Linda Solomon over 11 years ago
…just doing my part to suck up bandwidth…
Buggerlugs over 11 years ago
The meeting of the Procrastination Society has been postponed — again.
Buggerlugs over 11 years ago
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Linguist over 11 years ago
@Linda Dean…just doing my part to suck up bandwidth>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>I had a reply to that but it was naughty ! Besides , I always enjoy these bandwidth suck ups.
Linda Solomon over 11 years ago
@ Buggerlugs
The meeting of the Procrastination Society has been postponed — again.I swear to begin tomorrow to commence to get it put off next month too…lol