tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post6353028763820851486..comments2024-03-28T08:56:49.153-07:00Comments on Davelandblog: May 1964 Treasures, Pt. 2Davelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-2727206500140028692014-02-27T16:28:28.952-08:002014-02-27T16:28:28.952-08:00Maybe it was a magnetic purse that would pick up o...Maybe it was a magnetic purse that would pick up objects in the shops as she walked by. Yes, the bubble-cut blonde just experienced the ecstasy of a bumpy ride on the Matterhorn. What a shame that they decided to eliminate the cozy lap seating.<br /><br />As for the cast member not helping, I'm not sure what he could do from that side of the bobsled. I think his primary job would be to monitor and assist with the safety belts. I worked on the Jet Star roller coaster at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk way back in the 1970s with a similar configuration. From that position we made sure riders were seated, secured and then forwarded the vehicle to it's next position for dispatch. We'd never assist anyone unless it was requested or absolutely necessary. Attractions like the Jungle Cruise, Submarine Voyage or Storybook Land Canal Boats would be the exception for obvious reasons.<br /><br />Great b&w images in this series. Thanks, Dave.K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.com