Step 22: Get Stuck on a Roller Coaster!

Another amazing thing that I did instead of writing the past two weeks was get stuck on this bad boy!

As the coaster came to a jerky stop with half of the train still outside of the loading station and the smell of something burning, I saw my life flash before my eyes...

...actually, I saw my lil sis trying to see how far she could wiggle out of the harness, the whole of her left arm waving to the attendants. Laughing, I told her if the ride did go up in flames she'd have the best chance of getting free. We sat there swinging our legs and talking to cute ride attendant. He wouldn't tell us what had happened, but I'm pretty sure we broke the ride. We didn't see it run for the rest of the afternoon. And when I say we, I blame my lil sis - she was the one who's harness didn't fit quite right. ;)

We were only stuck there for maybe five minutes, but it was fun to finally hop off once maintenance got there and say we survived being stuck on a roller coaster. And it was even better when we got coupons good for a free drink! Six Flags Great America really knows how to handle tricky situations.

And that unique experience was only the best part of a pretty fun day. We went on a Tuesday, so the longest line that we had to wait in was about 45 minutes, and that was for the most popular roller coaster there; it was sunny, but there was a wonderful breeze so we didn't fry; and we arrived a half hour early because we forgot about the time change, but that ended up being a good thing because we hit traffic around Chicago.

My favorite ride of the day probably had to be the new X Flight (sorry, Batman: The Ride - even though you got me a free drink, I've never been on a roller coaster that has you hanging from the side of the track.... granted, I couldn't breath with the type of harnessing they used... but even at that, the Raging Bull would Still beat Batman, but only when sitting in the front seat where there's nothing blocking your view of that horrible first drop.... you're a close third, though Batman!).











So my question to you: What is your favorite roller coaster?
And my challenge to you: If you haven't been to an amusement park lately and you're within four hours of Six Flags Great America, take a trip up there!