tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post7571841644021154627..comments2024-03-29T07:05:53.027-07:00Comments on GORILLAS DON'T BLOG: Random Stuff From Steve StuartMajor Pepperidgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-45253765704745556162017-01-12T09:26:38.728-08:002017-01-12T09:26:38.728-08:00Thanks Nanook / Steve for sharing these wonderful ...Thanks Nanook / Steve for sharing these wonderful pictures. I definitely remember those<br />jets with the backward facing ordnance, and the thrill of our one trip to Marineland.<br /><br />I've heard of the hot dog stand, but never saw it in person.<br /><br />Really enjoying these.<br /><br />JGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-57622836221508777122017-01-12T04:03:02.521-08:002017-01-12T04:03:02.521-08:00Thank you. Enjoyed reading your memories - it brin...Thank you. Enjoyed reading your memories - it brings it back - the era. Debbie V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04318603077035734786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-19710256552295605862017-01-11T14:21:23.981-08:002017-01-11T14:21:23.981-08:00Ah, Marineland. I like the the various accoutremen...Ah, Marineland. I like the the various accoutrements of the the show lying about the stage there. There's the flaming hoop and a basketball hoop, and maybe that stucco structure had a slide for a seal show? Is that even possible. Good times were had up there. I'm pretty sure the turtle is in the big oval tank that had the underwater viewing windows. No news, I'm sure, to this crowd...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819318798840978404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-11088912716234640082017-01-11T13:22:26.076-08:002017-01-11T13:22:26.076-08:00Dear All-
Again, thanks for taking the time to ad...Dear All-<br /><br />Again, thanks for taking the time to add your comments. <br /><br />Ahhh - the poor Tail 'O the Pup - hopefully it can be [properly] resurrected. <br /><br />Ken, Wow - I definitely hit a home run with today's post. (I'm beginning to understand how David O. Selznick felt following the huge success of <i>Gone With the Wind</i> - where do I go from here-?) And to think I did it all with a mere single view-! <br /><br />Well, there are a number of other views on the horizon, one of which is easily post card/guidebook-worthy.<br /><br />Nanookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255357829181568172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-33843615114785228672017-01-11T12:59:58.206-08:002017-01-11T12:59:58.206-08:00Make that "through the empennage."
Prop...Make that "<b>through</b> the empennage."<br /><br />Proper spelling is the key to airpower. Or something like that.Chucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-41793016694070532392017-01-11T12:57:50.411-08:002017-01-11T12:57:50.411-08:00...as long as you don't have to crawl down a l......as long as you don't have to crawl down a long, aluminum tube over the bomb bay, walk through another crew compartment, and stumble trough the empennage to squeeze yourself into your rear-facing personal compartment for a 12-hour flight. ;-)Chucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-54556171364228594422017-01-11T11:01:17.143-08:002017-01-11T11:01:17.143-08:00Scott, thanks for that info. It does look like it...Scott, thanks for that info. It does look like it would have been fun to "fly" backwards!TokyoMagic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16340756514811789233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-21055942855810250832017-01-11T08:32:14.814-08:002017-01-11T08:32:14.814-08:00I remember riding those "petite astro-jets&qu...I remember riding those "petite astro-jets" when I was a kid. Yes, TM, they only "flew" in the one direction but sitting backwards was cool. Great memories, Steve.Scott Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10225636456858440089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-11812094623570425792017-01-11T08:09:14.567-08:002017-01-11T08:09:14.567-08:00Steve, judging by your photos, you were quite the ...Steve, judging by your photos, you were quite the ladies' man. Pretty sure I thought all girls had cooties when I was that age. It was my favorite Schaper game.<br />Chucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-65244372765073457902017-01-11T06:58:41.940-08:002017-01-11T06:58:41.940-08:00TokyoMagic!, I hadn't been to Tail O' the...TokyoMagic!, I hadn't been to Tail O' the Pup in quite a while but didn't realize it was put it in storage. Major bummer. It's an L.A. landmark. They really do ruin everything!K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-14786235066443348832017-01-11T06:48:03.734-08:002017-01-11T06:48:03.734-08:00Never got to Beverly Park either. Marineland was a...Never got to Beverly Park either. Marineland was a regular stop on our summer excursions. Thanks Steve, great photos and great memories.DrGoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02687607103991307668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-57023749363829715812017-01-11T00:57:38.887-08:002017-01-11T00:57:38.887-08:00The Tail O' The Pup is supposedly in storage, ...The Tail O' The Pup is supposedly in storage, just awaiting a return someday. I hope it experiences a more successful reincarnation than the Brown Derby or Angel's Flight!<br /><br />Steve, that's such a cool little ride with the forward and backward facing seats. Did the ride only turn in one direction?<br /><br />I never got to see Beverly Park, but I was able to visit Marineland a few times before it closed. Oh and by the way, Sea World just had their last killer whale show over the weekend!TokyoMagic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16340756514811789233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-2790443652281572912017-01-11T00:17:00.787-08:002017-01-11T00:17:00.787-08:00Every time I see a picture of or pass by the Tail ...Every time I see a picture of or pass by the Tail 'O the Pup, obscene thoughts pop into my head. Can't help it.<br /><br />I absolutely love the Beverly Park photo of the kiddie roto-jet. I'm sure you know that's right up my alley and I used to know all the old flat ride manufacturers whether kiddie, family or thrill type back in the day.<br /><br />Today's post is so good it almost felt like a finale. Very glad to hear there's more coming.<br /><br />Thanks again, Steve.<br /><br />P.S. The giant sea turtle is awesome too!K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.com