Statements

[Mitch]

Now that's one I like. Pure, innocent fun. I wish we could hear the music. I got to ride one of the big ones at Coney Island when I was a child (Steeple Chase Park). There are a number of restored ones in Michigan. One at Greenfield Village, another at Crossroads Village, I love the" Wurlitzer" "band" calliopes in the middles of he unit and the artistry of the carved animals.

Chuck, seein' as how that picture was posted by Murph, I'd venture to say that it's a pic of the Merry-Go-Round at Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh. Still in operation and indeed has that Wurlitzer's great sound. Last time I went, I sat on a park bench under the Elm trees and listened to it whilst the grandkids hit all the rides close by.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Now that's one I like. Pure, innocent fun. I wish we could hear the music. I got to ride one of the big ones at Coney Island when I was a child (Steeple Chase Park). There are a number of restored ones in Michigan. One at Greenfield Village, another at Crossroads Village, I love the" Wurlitzer" "band" calliopes in the middles of he unit and the artistry of the carved animals.

This is a real treat learning we have that in common, Chuck and Mitch, liking their purity of fun. When I was a boy, and also as an adolescent, I could ride that Merry-go-round at Kennywood Park, in West Mifflin, PA (you certainly were right, Mitch,) for several "rides" in a row, handing the ticket-taker a ride's ticket after each session, without even alighting from a horse. Kennywood's ride is on the Historical List of Preservation (or whatever it is called) because it is so well preserved and maintained, remaining a favorite in the park for a hundred years.

Normally, as a kid and as an adult, I cannot accept being twirled around in a circle, Rides that spun me around elsewhere in the park found me vomiting as soon as I got off, and sometimes before exiting (!) Yet, the very definition of spinning around in a circle, a Merry-GO-ROUND was always a simple joy, without any of the dizzying nonsense, for me. That one is gorgeous, with every figure hand-carved and hand-painted. Some horses are stationary; some zip up and down; lions and tigers are stationary.

Wonderful. It certainly makes a Statement, though I cannot quite put it into words.

I'm very glad to learn, Mitch, that you were actually at Kennywood, too.

[E7]

I am intrigued at the fount of information you guys have on this broad. Were you consulting physicians, or did you get it from the National Enquirer?

[MurphOnMillerAve]

I am intrigued at the fount of information you guys have on this broad. Were you consulting physicians, or did you get it from the National Enquirer?

Well, one of us teaches medicine; one of us is smartashell and can research the pants off anything that comes up, and a few others of us pay attention when the others speak, because they have lifetimes of a huge variety of experiences and self-education. At least, that is what keeps me returning. The variety is amazing and refreshing. Invigorating.

(edited, thanx to good ol' Roy.)

[Roy]

Enervating.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Now that's one I like. Pure, innocent fun. I wish we could hear the music. I got to ride one of the big ones at Coney Island when I was a child (Steeple Chase Park). There are a number of restored ones in Michigan. One at Greenfield Village, another at Crossroads Village, I love the" Wurlitzer" "band" calliopes in the middles of he unit and the artistry of the carved animals.

Chuck, seein' as how that picture was posted by Murph, I'd venture to say that it's a pic of the Merry-Go-Round at Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh. Still in operation and indeed has that Wurlitzer's great sound. Last time I went, I sat on a park bench under the Elm trees and listened to it whilst the grandkids hit all the rides close by.

And did you have the custard made and sold at the refreshment stand that used to be very near this Cafeteria?

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Enervating.

Thanks, for the chuckle, but I actually meant "invigorating. No voice has been enervating.Yes, add invigorating to the list of compliments.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

I am intrigued at the fount of information you guys have on this broad. Were you consulting physicians, or did you get it from the National Enquirer?

Not quite. Just 30+ years in the cancer research field, ~390 publications and counting, ~35 patents and counting, 3 commercialized products, and 1 FDA approved drug. I'm still working in the field with an Emeritus position, consulting on pre-clinical and clinical trials, and also working as an Editor for a scientific journal in the field.

And East is East and West is West and if you take cranberries and stew them like apple sauce they taste more like prunes that rhubarb does. Now you tell me what you know!

[E7]

And East is East and West is West and if you take cranberries and stew them like apple sauce they taste more like prunes that rhubarb does. Now you tell me what you know!

That humility ain't one of your strong points.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

And East is East and West is West and if you take cranberries and stew them like apple sauce they taste more like prunes that rhubarb does. Now you tell me what you know!

That humility ain't one of your strong points.

No, you don't even know that since you're now confusing honesty and being factual with what you consider a lack of humility.

[E7]

Very nice image of the Merry-Go-Round Murph.

[Roy]

Murph, are you thinking about modeling Kennywood, or a portion of it?

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Murph, are you thinking about modeling Kennywood, or a portion of it?

Nice insight, Roy, real nice. I have been constructing one for years in my imagination, and was especially glad when I saw a couple guys selling exceptional 1/48 scale roller-coasters at a table across from my booth at the TCA Meets @ York, PA.
However, life has changed for me and it is doubtful I will ever again strip part of the layout and build something new like my amusement park.

So, in the meantime, I share bits and pieces of my memories of Kennywood, which was only a short walk from my childhood suburb, here on MTJ among folks I like and appreciate.

[G3750]

Frank,

The photos are awesome. It would be great if you did model Kennywood Park.

George

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Frank,

The photos are awesome. It would be great if you did model Kennywood Park.

George

Very nice of you to say so, George, gracious, actually. Thank you.