My Hubby and The Rollercoaster

Christine Ramsay on Jan 17, 2012

Tags: camping, Meli Park, roller coaster, theme park

When my two boys were small we used to go camping in Belgium quite often. Our trip to Meli Park, a theme park one day, filled my hubby with regrets.

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How well I remember those far off days

When as a family we’d pack up the car,

And take our tent over to Belgium

To a site which not very far.

The boys would leap up with joy

At all the wonderful sights they saw,

And drag their dad to the playground

Before we could even unpack the car.

One day we saw noticed an advert

For an amazing theme park close by.

So we took a trip and to our surprise

Huge bumble bees soon met our eyes.

Meli Park was filled with rides of all kinds

But the one which appealed the most,

Was a giant rollercoaster in a bumble bee

And of huge dips it did boast.

Well my hubby volunteered to take the boys up

And the little train started to roll,

And as it came to a sheer downward drop

He shrieked and lost all self control

The boys were squealing with laughter

But my hubby’s face had turned quite green,

And for the rest of the ride he shut his eyes

To all that he could have seen.

At last the end of the ride was in sight

And he stood up to get off the train.

So you can imagine the look of dismay on his face

When without stopping it set off again.

Christine Ramsay 17.1.12

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Lisa Marie Mottert on Jan 17, 2012
Sounds like a wonderful time… felt like I was there!
Nice poem:)
mphsglo on Jan 17, 2012
Very cute. I know how he feels. Rollercoasters and me never quite got along.
Starpisces on Jan 17, 2012
I have stopped taking rollercoaster..
very cute poem again, especially when Mr Ramsay is involved, I always imagine his cute action.
You are both very cute and lovely.
Cyni1106 on Jan 17, 2012
Really, cute the things that come to mind when our memory serves us well. Wish I was there to see that look. Thanks it was a good ride.
LoveDoctor on Jan 17, 2012
As a kid, I loved roller-coaster rides. So much fun! I always looked forward to going to Disney Parks just for the roller coasters. Lovely poem. I like the description of your hubby’s face turning green as the train started to roll.
Margaret Boseroy on Jan 17, 2012
LOL! Hilarious! My husband was not up for the adventure. When my daughter asked to go to a theme park specializing in big exciting rides, he volunteered me to go. I did go on EVERY ride with her, but needed the aide of some ibuprofen.
FX777222999 on Jan 17, 2012
Likes roller-coaster rides all the way.
yes me on Jan 17, 2012
I don’t like the roller coasters, nice write Christine cheers
lovinglyoursjuny on Jan 17, 2012
At least the boys enjoyed :p
Tulan on Jan 17, 2012
I can imagine it Christine, when ours were young we went often to theme parks and often I was the one who took the kids for a ride. I know just how your hubby felt.
erwinkennythomas on Jan 17, 2012
magnificent piece! great portrayal
LCM Linda on Jan 17, 2012
Wonderful poem. I can’t stand such an exciting ride anymore. I can imagine how terrible the feel can be.
J M Lennox on Jan 17, 2012
I notice you didn’t go on it Christine – lol – (I don’t blame you) but someone had to do it for the boys, and hubby was very brave to volunteer. Even the ferris wheel used to be a challenge for me (height) – lol
Eunike on Jan 17, 2012
Lovely family & roller coaster
CHAN LEE PENG on Jan 17, 2012
Kids definitely favour in riding rollercoaster.
Ruby Hawk on Jan 18, 2012
I used to love the water roller coaster but not those huge ones that were so tall. They can scare the heck out of you.
CA Johnson on Jan 18, 2012
I know your husband must have been sick when the ride was over. When I was a kid, I got on all of the rides. After a little while, I could not get on those types of rides anymore. I would have reacted like your husband if I were on the ride.
ittech on Jan 18, 2012
nice share
petercurtis97 on Jan 19, 2012
This sounds great and you will always cherish those memories.
papaleng on Jan 19, 2012
I can relate to your husband’s experience. I too am afraid of Roller Coasters. Ferris Wheel will be fine with me.
Jacques Berkeley on Jan 19, 2012
Nice post.
fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa on Jan 19, 2012
Awesome write, awesome roller – coaster, My dad loved roller coasters and scouted the USA for them all. I understand where your husband is coming from……as my dad dragged me off to cedar points largest coaster.
Hettie on Jan 20, 2012
Great article, I am not sure I would go on that ride either
LadyElena on Jan 20, 2012
Good memories. I don’t know how kids have the heart, to go on those twisty things that move faster than a car. lol.
ittech on Jan 20, 2012
interesting writing again . Thnx for sharing .
Val Mills on Jan 21, 2012
I love it. I have never been brave enougfh to go on a roller coaster, have you? Hubby was very brave!
somiasom on Jan 21, 2012
Roller coaster rides, i just love it, Thanks for share
xphantoms on Jan 21, 2012
Nice article
avissado on Jan 21, 2012
I have never gone on real roller coster ride…would like to take one sometime… It was kind of sweet reading your piece! nostalgic!!!
sheilanewton on Jan 22, 2012
Brilliant – prose poetry – or poetry/prose!!! – at its best. Great story Christine.
PR Mace on Jan 23, 2012
Once while riding a rollercoaster in Disney my husband asked me to look at an airplane flying close to the sun while we were slower moving straight up for a drop. I told him there was no way I could look anywhere but straight ahead. I could just see your husbands face. Fun poem.
ittech on Jan 24, 2012
oh good to know this…:)
krrymarie on Jan 24, 2012
hehe good poem can only but imagine your husbands face!
Nidhi Rai on Jan 25, 2012
Very cute and nice.
yes me on Jan 26, 2012
I enjoyed that very much Christine, a great wee twist in the end liked it cheers
Christine Ramsay on Jan 27, 2012
Thank you so much everyone. I must say you wouldn’t get me on a rollercoaster.
Mark Ramsay on Feb 2, 2012
Oh yes I remember it so well
Poetic Enigma on Feb 4, 2012
Those are always fun times! Great write…..really fun to read!
Poetic Enigma on Feb 4, 2012
Those are always fun times! Great write…..really fun to read!
Poetically Undone on Feb 4, 2012
Treasure the fun times. I always admire your funny side.
Steven West on Feb 13, 2012
Very amusing and enjoyable poem.
T. S. Lewis on Feb 15, 2012
Away he went. Your poems come with the added benefit of a smile.
ittech on Feb 19, 2012
nice piece
Adrn0919 on Feb 19, 2012
Oh your poor husband. I abhor roller coasters. Nicely written.
FX777222999 on Feb 24, 2012
Memories of the past really lingers deep-down our hearts…
Melody SJAL on Feb 25, 2012
So nicely written.
Your Reading Friend on Apr 28, 2012
Rollercoasters are fun!!!
Jacques Berkeley on Apr 28, 2012
ROLL!
Eiddwen on May 28, 2012
Oh yes what a great read and I have to admit that I know just how your poor hubby felt ha ha!! I now look forward to many more from you.
Eddy.

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