More Proof that Oklahoma is in the South

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More Proof that Oklahoma is in the South

#1 Post by themanintheseersuckersuit » Sun May 04, 2008 7:10 pm

A headline that caught my eye

Famed Ferris Wheel Rolls South

Developer places winning bid for Santa Monica Pier attraction in 10-day eBay auction, plans to relocate it to Oklahoma

Yep, Oklahoma City is North of Santa Monica,
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#2 Post by silvercamaro » Sun May 04, 2008 9:01 pm

The writer of that headline probably would tell us that "south" is a state of mind -- his mind.

I'm actually kind of tickled that the wheel will end up in the OKC metro area, although I personally would rather have one of those old, elaborate carousels. (Maybe the ferris wheel will inspire somebody to buy one of those, too.) I was happy to read the last paragraph of the story in the Oklahoman, as a good chunk of the proceeds from the sale and the final day of ticket sales will go to two excellent charities, Special Olympics and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

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#3 Post by ulysses5019 » Sun May 04, 2008 10:53 pm

Is this what you wanted to buy?

http://www.santamonicapier.org/carousel_history.html
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#4 Post by silvercamaro » Sun May 04, 2008 11:04 pm

ulysses5019 wrote:Is this what you wanted to buy?

http://www.santamonicapier.org/carousel_history.html
Yes, yes, yes! I also found one in Idaho, not terribly far from Adventure Boy's little town:

http://rexcc.com/thingstodo/attractions/carousel.html

As a little kid, I loved the one at Elitch Gardens in Denver. I don't even know if Six Flags still has one there now.

Alas, none of these seem to be for sale. I will remain hopeful that a rundown barn somewhere contains piles of boards and carved wooden animals in need of serious renovation.
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#5 Post by silvercamaro » Sun May 04, 2008 11:12 pm

Thanks to the glories of Google, I just found a company that specializes in carousels, both old and new:

http://carousel.com/antique/

Now I have a new goal. I just have to work out a plan and enlist a lot of other people (and their money) in my dream.
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#6 Post by Ritterskoop » Sun May 04, 2008 11:14 pm

silvercamaro wrote:Thanks to the glories of Google, I just found a company that specializes in carousels, both old and new:

http://carousel.com/antique/

Now I have a new goal. I just have to work out a plan and enlist a lot of other people (and their money) in my dream.
Enroll Annie. You'll have one before you can clear space in the back yard.
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#7 Post by silvercamaro » Sun May 04, 2008 11:25 pm

Ritterskoop wrote:
Enroll Annie. You'll have one before you can clear space in the back yard.
Good idea. As a salute to her future efforts, perhaps a life-size model of Annie (or Guinefort) could be included among the animals.

I don't want it just for my amusement, though. I want it for the city, so that children can have the same kind of delight I felt as a small child.
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Re: More Proof that Oklahoma is in the South

#8 Post by MarleysGh0st » Mon May 05, 2008 6:35 am

themanintheseersuckersuit wrote: Yep, Oklahoma City is North of Santa Monica,
But mostly east of Santa Monica. :P
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#9 Post by earendel » Mon May 05, 2008 6:49 am

silvercamaro wrote:Thanks to the glories of Google, I just found a company that specializes in carousels, both old and new:

http://carousel.com/antique/

Now I have a new goal. I just have to work out a plan and enlist a lot of other people (and their money) in my dream.
One of my best friends was married to a woman who carved carousel horses; she was quite good at it.
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#10 Post by Evil Squirrel » Mon May 05, 2008 6:53 am

silvercamaro wrote:
Ritterskoop wrote:
Enroll Annie. You'll have one before you can clear space in the back yard.
Good idea. As a salute to her future efforts, perhaps a life-size model of Annie (or Guinefort) could be included among the animals.

Don't forget me. I want a spot on the carousel that goes up and down...
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