Tochi's Hut

Spring is definitely here, as Paramount Canada's Wonderland is opening this weekend! I'm not getting a season's pass though. :) With the recent discussion on amusement parks and roller coasters, I remembered that I had promised several people my Superman: Ride of Steel video from Six Flags. So last night, I finally dug out my backup CD's and found the clip. Coincidentally, yesterday was four years to the day from when the video was shot.

The video was shot from the first row of Superman: Ride of Steel from the former Six Flags Darien Lake. Some quick formalities - for Kabitzin and Catnipped - "The following program contains scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised." Everyone else - Enjoy!

For those who want to appreciate the speed of the roller coaster, this is a picture taken from the initial incline. The coaster traveled quite a distance in a short time.

I kind of wish I had blogged about the trip back in the days. Looking back at the picture and videos, only selected memories are floating up from that trip. Toyo in a disabled / smoking bumper car (He took the last one in the corner!) was definitely the highlight. I would post the video, but need Toyo's permission first. We spent quite a bit of money on darts getting those "Tweety in a Cage" prizes. Of course, there was also Toyo with his candy necklace.

In other semi-related news, while sifting through the CD's, I found this GEM. The infamous ISPI GUM video! Shot in the same year at Magic Mountain. lol. I-spy I-spy.

When it comes to youtube, I'm still quite a newbie. However, today, I got my first spam message from some guy telling me to post my Superman video to motiono.com. lol. No thanks.