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On Memorial Day weekend i went to Cedar Point with Karrie, her sister Kristina and Paul. We left at 6 am.
Because we were staying at the Sandcastle Hotel, at the northeast corner of the park, we were allowed in at 9am. Everyone else gets in at 10am.
The first thing we did was wait in line for an hour and go on the Millennium Force. It's a really great coaster. Super fast, smooth and that first drop is an insane 89 degrees down.
We rode several rides till 3pm then rode the shuttle back to the hotel and took a break. We went back out around 5:30. It ended up thunder storming around 8pm but we were ready to be done anyways.
Because of super long lines we never rode the Rapter or the Maverick. They both had lines close to a 2 hour wait. We did go on the Top Thrill Dragster. It said the wait was 1 hour but it ended up being closer to 1.5. It wasn't worth it. The ride lasted all of 8 seconds. It shoots you up a hill and back down. The Gemini - aka The Rib Cracker
Park view from the buckets
My favorite ride is the Magnum. It's super fun and there isn't a long wait, at most 15 minutes. I rode it twice. It has the perfect combination of speed, hills and turns. Here's the view from the top.
View from down below.
This was the beach by the hotel. I don't know why there wasn't anyone swimming in the lake.
Other than the beach, staying at the hotel was a great idea. Great views of the lake and we got to drive home the next morning.
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Last week i was reading online about how to take better pictures at night. All the pictures i used to take were real grainy or blurry. So after the big snow storm i shoveled the driveway at 10pm then went in the back yard and started experimenting with my camera.
The first few pictures came out really poorly but slowly got better and better. These were taken with the lens being open for 4 to 8 seconds. The camera had to be set on a tripod to making sure it didn't move at all. I did leave the porch light on for a couple to create some cool shadows.
With the lens open for the maximum that my camera would allow, 8 seconds, i tried writing my name with a flashlight and shining the light on me to make a ghosting effect. 
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A while ago i made a stand to hang bananas. As usual i looked at a whole bunch of different versions and didn't like them. So i made this. The base tube is PVC and the arm and hook is aluminum.
I also bought a crock pot a while back and i've used it a few times. This was corned beef brisket with 2 soups and lots of vegetables, oh and as much garlic as Emeril would use. 
So far i've done beef, chicken and pork. The beef brisket was the best. Next i'm going to try just adding ribs and barbecue sauce. I've heard it's great.
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This may be the longest blog post to date, but i can guarantee it is going to be one of the best.
Now if you know the story, I get to drive the car in the Redford Memorial Day Parade, while my parents hand out candy.
In 2006, the first year, i brought my camera with me but only took one picture. It was this.
My friend Ryan and his dad pointing to the camera.
Since that time i have taken more pictures, of people i see along the route. All of this while driving the car.
Every year i think that there is no way it will be as good as last year and every time the people of Redford prove me wrong.
You saw Ryan and his dad in 2006.
So here's 2007, still pointing.
2008, a disappointed no point
2009, back on track
and now 2010
Ryan's dad didn't disappoint this time. Went back to the Classic Point.
Donutown ladies 2007
2008
2009
2010
I hate it say it but it appears that in 2010 they are too fat or too lazy to get out of the minivan. In 2009 i wrote in an email
"If you look closely at the pictures you can see that the lawn chairs are the same. It's freaking amazing that they can stand up to that kind of weight for more then 2 years."
Well apparently the chairs didn't last till year 3. But the blue stretch pants are holding up strong.
Licking Kid
2008
2009
2010
Near the end of the parade i looked over and was amazed at what i saw. The kid and his dad. And then i almost crapped my pants when i saw that he was still holding ... and licking that yellow ring.
Mr. Mustachio and his little buddy in the blue
2007
2008
2009
Hippie version
2010
Still going with the socks and shorts.
And yes, his shirt says "LA DEE - FREAKIN' DA"
And now the award for the Oldest Cop in Redford
2008 Winner
2009 He went Back-2-Back
2010 BACK-2-BACK-2-BACK - Three Peat Winner
In 2009 i wrote
"Same white T-shirt, but decided to show some style with the sunglasses. He celebrates the win with a tootsie roll from my dad. You can't get treats like that at the retirement home. And yes he is the favorite to three-peat next year."
Did i call that or what. So i'm calling my shot again and saying there's no reason why we won't see him in the winners circle again in 2011. Can you say Four-Peat?
Redford's Fattest Man
2008
2009 - The White Whale 
For 2010 this award has been renamed "Mr. Big Mac"
And therefore this years winner of Mr. Big Mac 2010 is...The Hamburgler 
Do you see a theme here? The fat guys have kids run after the candy then they eat it.
Rodney and Jimmy
For any non-redford people, Rodney and Jimmy are best friends and attend every Redford Union High School function
2008
2009 
2010 
I looked hard but didn't see Rodney this year. But jimmy was there with his RU hat and new camera.
Mrs. Cannizzaro
She was my 3rd grade teacher at Bulman Elementary
2008
2009
2010 
Lonely Guy
2008 - red shirt
2009 - purple shirt 
2010
Navy blue shirt and switched over to khaki shorts. I imagine that if anyone tries to sit by him he say "Get outa' here. This is my spot!"
This is the family who sits by the Rouge River every year
2008
2009
2010 
It is insane how similar they dressed when compared to 2008. She is wearing EXACTLY the same thing. Where as he added sun glasses and new black Velcro shoes.
In 2009 these two tied for the award of Best Hair
Apparently in 2010 she felt that her curl-fro was good enough to win again... it wasn't.
because in 2010 these two guys tied.
Coolest Guy
2009
Preacher pimp2010
Just bought a new Chevy, so he pulled into the handicapped parking space and chilled.
Most Disappointed
2009 it went to this family
2010
Saddest Dog
2010
You might say, ya she dressed her dog up in a red polka-dot dress. But if you look closely you can see that she also painted the dogs nails red to match hers. That's just sad.
Biker guy with bottle cozie
2009
2010 with his family
With the same beer cozie
Worst Mom Award
2009
Mom on the phone while the son celebrates getting candy for dinner
2010
Smoking in front of her kid before heading out to the bar
Best Celebration
2009
This picture sums the whole thing up. As far as i'm concerned, this is the greatest picture i've ever taken at the Redford parade.
2010
Another tie 
And notice the guy's Parade Pimp Cup.
Someone should tell this guy that his baby missing.
He's wearing his candy grabbing helmet.
Monkey harness so he doesn't get run over by the band. 
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Shirtless Guy
2009
2010 
Yup, still shirtless. Looks like he decided to wear jeans instead of shorts this year. But the dog's still having fun. And it looks like this year his daughter is wearing the red, white and blue lei.
Well that's it until 2011.
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