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Old 08-06-2007, 03:25 PM   #1
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Double Dog Dare - Aug. 5th Meet

Chapter 1 - Every Time a Bell Rings, a PEZZ Gets His Wings

It was a dark and stormy night.
Actually, it was a hot and sunny day and an undercurrent of fear rippled through the Sunday Hub Meet. The smell of terror hung thick in the air, like Eau de Pirates or better yet, Pew de Tomorrowland.

I gave Hubster a sniff. Sure, he was scared witless by his first meet, but he managed to keep an air of stony resolve. No. The panic was emanating from PEZZ Lightyear like a pulsing aura. He had made a dare. He would ride the Maliboomer with Ginarella if she watched Golden Dreams with him. And Sunday was payday. And pay he would.

PEZZ was a dead man walking as we made our way over to California Adventure, with Ginarella, her daughter and TikiRoomLiz, who were all going to Maliboom. He tried to keep a brave face, chatting and joking and I admired his pluck.

Maliboomer looked so unassuming, adding to the charming tableau.



But as we got closer, its more sinister side came out. It's tall. Really, really tall.



Hubster and I collected personal items from the riders and they got in line. As they prepped for the moment of truth, I took photographic evidence and Hubster went through their bags.



Once loaded, the Maliboomer picked them up and let them hang for a bit. Anticipation...it's a kick in the pants.



But I love how TikiRoomLiz offered PEZZ encouragement. By laughing at him. Because it certainly wasn't with him...



They hung there for so long, I missed the initial blast off. And I so wanted to capture some looks of terror. By the time I snapped a picture, they were nothing but dangling legs.



Up and up they went...



And down and down they came...



The Maliboomer then washed, rinsed and repeat-ed...



PEZZ was either waving hello or reaching for sweet earth.



But finally it was over and the crew were lowered gently to the ground.



I questioned TikiRoomLiz about her first trip on the Boomer...she was completely unfazed. Ginarella and her daughter are old-hats when it comes to the ride, and PEZZ survived, though with some post-traumatic stress symptoms. So, as I watched the intrepid Daresters walk off into the sunset, I could only think...
"Those people are crazy."




I didn't get photos of Golden Dreams...I had had my fill of excitement and needed my fill of booze at the Cove Bar. And I didn't get photos of the meet.
But I'm hoping that some other MiceChatters will fill in the blanks and add to this thread.
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Old 08-06-2007, 03:29 PM   #2
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Great pictures!

It looks like you guys had a BLAST!
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Old 08-06-2007, 03:31 PM   #3
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BAHAHAHAH! I love this play-by-play look at Pezz's first Maliboomer.
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I have to admit that as I sat there waiting to go up I had my regrets, but at that point it was already too late.
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Looks like everyone survived at least. Hoping the Maliboomer is still around when I return. I never did get a chance to experience it either.
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Old 08-06-2007, 03:41 PM   #6
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Re: Double Dog Dare - Aug. 5th Meet

YAY!!!
I've been waiting for this one!!!!
Way to go you guys!

I'm sorry I missed it... but next week we'll do the 'boomer, right Pezz?
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As they prepped for the moment of truth, I took photographic evidence and Hubster went through their bags.
This is the best line of a great report. Thx for sharing.
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Looks like everyone survived at least. Hoping the Maliboomer is still around when I return. I never did get a chance to experience it either.
Don't worry. If it's not at DCA you can more than likely ride the exact same thing at the Orange County Fair!
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Great action shots, Aristocat. Especially the ones with the dangling legs, and the one coming down. I honor those taking part for their bravery. Chance of ever getting me on that thing...don't think there enough tranquilizer guns on earth.

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I have to admit that as I sat there waiting to go up I had my regrets, but at that point it was already too late.
I'd assume that the CM's have instructions to abort the ride at that point if a guest starts screaming Bloody Murder.
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Thanks for posting these pictures. It's nice to know that they actually did go through with this dare.
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But I love how TikiRoomLiz offered PEZZ encouragement. By laughing at him. Because it certainly wasn't with him...


This has to be my favorite photo

Pezz- you were such a great sport.
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Great photos Aristocat
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Pezz- you were such a great sport.
Ditto! PEZZ, you were a champ, a trooper, a man's man!
I tease, but only because I can dish it out...not take it. There is no way on this green earth that I would ride that evil thing.
You guys really are crazy...
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Pezz is da man.
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