CP, Are You With Me?!

It is that time of year again.  The period between May/June and August weddings where there is finally a lull in the summer, when we realize we can finally relax a bit from all of the summer travel obligations and plan some fun excursions of our own.  The time where a group of us intensely plan a trip out east.  And in this moment, east no longer refers to NYC or the east coast, but rather...Sandusky, Ohio!

That's right people, Sandusky.  Home of one of the greatest places on earth, Cedar Point.  I have to admit, I am biased towards Kings Island, having grown up in the Cincinnati area.  It is for the same reason I also hold the firm belief that nothing with such close proximity to Cleveland could possibly be better.  That said, I was pleasantly surprised and can honestly say there may be a chance that present day Cedar Point probably does rival present day Kings Island; however, Paramount's Kings Island from "back in the day" is still #1 in my heart - forever and always!

In other news - looks like both CP and KI have made headlines this week as both were named the most popular amusement parks in the United States!  Now you can see why a trip of this nature is a must have on anyone's annual to do list....

This year, 10 of us are making the trip.  And because we are older, wiser and, above all, wealthier, we took it upon ourselves to pay an extra $50 each to purchase a Fast Lane pass.  In other words, we paid extra money so we can cut everyone in line and not be reprimanded for doing so.  THAT HAPPENED!

Aside from the obvious adventure and fun, there are a few rules we do try to abide by while on this journey - they are as follows:

• Chain restaurants only - this most often includes: Cracker Barrel, Steak & Shake and, our favorite, Outback Steakhouse!  I wish I were kidding, but we feel this is truly part of the "Ohio experience" - I am allowed to say that, because I was made in Ohio.  If anyone else does, it will be deemed offensive.

• Fit in with the locals - this means your attire at any given moment must include at least one of the following pieces: fanny pack, jorts (jean shorts), any form of tank top (preferably with stains or tears) with a swim suit top under it, visible arm tattoo (preferably barbwire or significant other's name), bandanna and/or any showcase of patriotism by way of: American flag, eagle or Harley Davidson.

 

    

• Chick-Fil-A and Dip n' Dots - these are both important components of the complete "in-park" experience!

• Do not be afraid to represent - I know we will be in Sandusky, but it is close enough...Cleveland sucks!  Let's not let them think we are blinded by the greatness that Cedar Point has to offer (See Cincinnati gear below).

• Always have an even number.  Otherwise, you will be forced to implement a rotation policy or end up like this on every ride!

• Allow yourself to be immature - you very rarely will have the opportunity to be act like a kid again!

......Cedar Point, here we come!