Darien Lake first time 6/24, Conneaut a no-go :(

Yeah, really was looking forward to Conneaut, for many years actually. I think I'm gonna make a special trip that way before the end of the year...

As far as the complaining employees, I know, it gets old. And if they would at least try and be nice, they would have a better day, but you never know that until you experience it..

I deliver groceries, and it never fails, the rich people (not ALL of them, just MOST) tip the least if at all. They're particularly picky too! It gets tough giving 'service' to people who aren't appreciative, etc., or when I'm having a long day, and everything I touch turns to crap.

Good thing I'm learing to let go, and when I force myself to be truly nice to someone, even if 'undeserved', it comes back to me and I end up having a nice day. Never thought this fighting punk gig drinking jerk would be saying stuff like this. It really works though!

Homo-phobia at a park REALLY sucks doesn't it? Take for example the other day my boyfriend and I (him 20 me 19) walking casually down a midway (Dorney) passing a bench with a teenage guy no older then 15 with his hands in his girlfriend's shirt/bra and pants making out with no reaction from anyone, walk a little further, My boyfriend puts his arm around my shoulder and pats me back then pulls his hand away only to get a "wow, they get twisted younger and younger these days don't they?" from and old man behind us.
But not to go on with that topic too much just giving a recent experience. Glad you made the best of the situation though, I agree with ophthodoc.It also sucks moreso since it was your first visit so it's what you have as a first impression. SFNE does look like a nice park from pictures I've seen, just hear alot of bad about the staff/operations. Hope you make it to CLP as well, After all I hear about it I hope I get there someday to check it out. *** Edited 7/2/2006 12:01:57 AM UTC by P18***

^And be sure and visit Grandma when you go to Conneaut!

I miss Grandma. :) I am glad Rob and Chuck got some video of Bill sucking up to her so we could get that kiddy credit. ;)

Grandma rocks!

-Tina

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P18 said:
Homo-phobia at a park REALLY sucks doesn't it? Take for example the other day my boyfriend and I (him 20 these days don't they?" from and old man behind us.
But not to go on with that topic too much just giving someday to check it out. *** Edited 7/2/2006 12:01:57 AM UTC by P18***

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It does suck, but it's part of being a 'minority' I guess. Kudos to you and your boyfriend for showing affection. The thing about my instance was that I was giving any indication (well maybe I look gay, I dunno) that I was gay... these two were just looking at the back of my shirt, and said something about how "it must mean your a f*g."

I get people at work on that all the time. I just tell them I'm gay, and they get all flustered. It's similar to using the n word around an african american to me... but not everyone knows they are actually in the presence of gay people. I didn't do it in the case at Darien, I just looked at them and said hi. That freaked em out good enough. I don't demonize them for it... ok, guess were getting onto other topics now, right!?

Good for you for standing your ground! And people that comment with slurs ... sometimes its out of fear b/c at some point they may have had thoughts, etc, and psychologically, they want to distance themselves... something like that.

So Dorney is a really nice little park isn't it! Anyone know why the took out the tunnel on Coaster/Thunderhawk?

^It's not bad, although Steel Force has gotten a little sluggish in the last couple of years. Then again it may be just me. The park is easy to get to and worth a visit, especially if you haven't been there before.

I have no idea why they took the tunnel out. :-/

Talon is pretty decent. Hydra is OK, then again I haven't met a B&M I haven't like. ;)

-Tina

Yeah I didn't put the park name in there at first since I didn't want to make it seem like I was saying something about Dorney itself. I love Dorney lol. I have to agree about Steel Force though. Last year I rode it it didn't seem to be quite the same as when I rode it the first year it opened, I need to get back there this year.
Thanks for responding back J7G3, I just mean't about going into that topic because I know it can be "controversial", but I like to be able to relate to people. When we're out is just an arm around the shoulder, pat on the back, stuff like that. Once and a while theres a peck on the cheeck or something a little more, but we're a couple just like anyone else and we shouldn't have to feel ashamed for acting like one (but unlike many, we do keep it light and at a respectful level like ANY couple gay or straight should keep it). At first we were a little hesitant and "wary", but after a while, We started "missing" eachother when we were out because we didn't act like ourselves (a couple like any other) if that makes sense. After over a year of being together now, I'm proud to have him as a partner and not afraid to show it in a respectful way.

And really, while we get more slurs and smart remarks which is to be expected, we get a decent amount of good comments as well so I don't seem to highlight the bad. Like as you pointed out, praise for being ourselves out there, as well as some unexpected things. Like poeple who we get to talking to in a line or something, converse a bit and they find out we're gay, and they are actually amazed and tell us they would have never thought. Im guessing since alot of people have these stereotypes that all gay couples are flamboyant/girly and what not, its nice to break that for some people. Alot actually say that and say they learned something and we broke the stereotype for them, and how glad they got to talk to us and get to know us a bit. We talk a little more and most ask how long we've been together and wish us good luck, and walk away educated (not fearful) and more open minded. So, it's not all bad out there. *** Edited 7/2/2006 2:19:23 PM UTC by P18***