Yesterday we went to Cedar Point with most of my sister-in-law's family. We left Katrina's at about 6:30 in the morning and did not get back until sometime after 1 AM today. Although hot and muggy, it was still a fairly good day, as far as precipitation and could cover go, for this adventure. I am, however, quite sore and worn out today. I quite enjoyed the day, even if I am not able to handle some of the rides as well as I could in the past.
I think everyone had fun. Even Rowen, who refused to ride most of the rides, said he enjoyed most of it. Connor was the most adventurous of the boys, riding nearly all of the big rides. Our pace certainly slowed down in the afternoon as the heat and humidity started to take its effect on those of us who are used to (and prefer) the Alaskan climate.
There are a few things that I need to remember for future trips:
1. Bring a phone charger. I have one and rarely use it, but I really needed it on this trip, especially since we used the Cedar Point app so frequently for ride and food locations as well as wait times--not to mention the regular texts and calls to find where members of our group went. By the end, my phone (which I had switched to low-power mode when it was about 30%) was down to 3% and Janelle's was down to 1%.
2. Don't get the meal plan. While we only got 2 and they technically paid for themselves by the end, too few food vendors used them, often making it so we didn't get the food we really wanted (or we paid separately for it). This did lead to me getting a meatball "sandwich" made with two massive pieces of cheese-covered garlic bread that took three of us to finish it (with forks and knives as there was no practical way to eat it as a sandwich).
3. Get a drink pass for each person. While I certainly had WAY too many sugary drinks, the drink pass cups were a much better size than the free water cups (which were at least available). Meanwhile, the water fountains were warm and tasted nasty (no doubt by design).
4.Related to 3. Drink more water. Even if I have a drink pass, it's better overall to stay hydrated than sugared.
5. Use wearable bags (like fanny packs or shorts with cargo pockets) rather than carrying bags and rain jackets. While I knew this from earlier trips, I still ended up carrying other people's bags as they went on rides that did not allow them. Meanwhile, most of the stuff in the bags went unused while the bags were nearly left behind on at least two occasions.
6. Don't over-pressure people to ride any ride. I pushed Rowen too hard on one occasion and I deeply regret it (and have apologized to him). Sure, my recommendations got him to ride a couple of things that he ended up liking (even saying one was the best part of the trip). Still, an over-pressured person not only does not have fun, but brings down the experience for everyone.
All told, it was a good trip.
I think everyone had fun. Even Rowen, who refused to ride most of the rides, said he enjoyed most of it. Connor was the most adventurous of the boys, riding nearly all of the big rides. Our pace certainly slowed down in the afternoon as the heat and humidity started to take its effect on those of us who are used to (and prefer) the Alaskan climate.
There are a few things that I need to remember for future trips:
1. Bring a phone charger. I have one and rarely use it, but I really needed it on this trip, especially since we used the Cedar Point app so frequently for ride and food locations as well as wait times--not to mention the regular texts and calls to find where members of our group went. By the end, my phone (which I had switched to low-power mode when it was about 30%) was down to 3% and Janelle's was down to 1%.
2. Don't get the meal plan. While we only got 2 and they technically paid for themselves by the end, too few food vendors used them, often making it so we didn't get the food we really wanted (or we paid separately for it). This did lead to me getting a meatball "sandwich" made with two massive pieces of cheese-covered garlic bread that took three of us to finish it (with forks and knives as there was no practical way to eat it as a sandwich).
3. Get a drink pass for each person. While I certainly had WAY too many sugary drinks, the drink pass cups were a much better size than the free water cups (which were at least available). Meanwhile, the water fountains were warm and tasted nasty (no doubt by design).
4.Related to 3. Drink more water. Even if I have a drink pass, it's better overall to stay hydrated than sugared.
5. Use wearable bags (like fanny packs or shorts with cargo pockets) rather than carrying bags and rain jackets. While I knew this from earlier trips, I still ended up carrying other people's bags as they went on rides that did not allow them. Meanwhile, most of the stuff in the bags went unused while the bags were nearly left behind on at least two occasions.
6. Don't over-pressure people to ride any ride. I pushed Rowen too hard on one occasion and I deeply regret it (and have apologized to him). Sure, my recommendations got him to ride a couple of things that he ended up liking (even saying one was the best part of the trip). Still, an over-pressured person not only does not have fun, but brings down the experience for everyone.
All told, it was a good trip.
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