TODAY IS NATIONAL MERRY-GO-ROUND DAY!

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Life offers us the opportunity to celebrate every day. Today Is National Merry-Go-Round Day. The Merry-Go-Round is often our first amusement park ride we ever took as a kid. There is something magical about Merry-Go-Rounds, with the beautiful animals to ride on, the lights, and music. Riding a Merry-Go-Round as an adult brings back the joy of childhood. Celebrate today by sharing your favorite memory of riding a Merry-Go-Round! Mine Merry-Go-Round memory is written as a poem.

Flying Horse Carousel, Oak Bluffs, MA

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FLYING HORSES CAROUSEL


On that summer day,
the ferry was on its way,


to Martha’s Vineyard.
As I looked inward,

the fresh ocean breeze,
put my mind at ease.

I was ready to explore,
once we reached the shore.

Bob and I did discuss,
our first stop in Oak Bluffs.

The Flying Horses Carousel!
We were under a magic spell,

the lights and music allure,
could not be ignored!

We bought our tickets,
lined up behind the pickets.

Then we were allowed on the ride,
our delight was hard to hide.

We felt an urgent need,
to select a noble steed.

Slowly the carousel began to move,
the horse began to hit his groove.

Galloping up and down,
as the ride went around.

Taking in the rides charm,
I noticed the ring arm,

I heard my heart sing,
”Go for the Brass Ring!”

With my arm I did reach,
Bob became my human leash,

I was secure,
I knew for sure,

the brass ring would be mine,
I opened my hand to find,

I grabbed a ring of steel,
no free ride was the deal.

On the next pass,
I went for the brass.

It was a miss,
Bob gave me a kiss.

I knew in my heart I had already won,
the love of the best man under the sun!

reaching for the brass ring.
A rider reaching for for a ring. If you end up with the brass ring, you get to ride the carousel again for free!

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Incredible Restoration Of An Old Carousel Horse | Salvage Hunters: The Restorers-


Antique Merry-Go-Round Horses have become a decorative item. The old and tired horses can be repaired and restored. This video shows the restoration process. The painter does an amazing job of aging the paint, to create a masterpiece!


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Scenic Stops: Merry-Go-Round Museum S2-


There is a Merry-Go-Round Museum in Sandusky, Ohio. The U.S. Post Office issued Carousel stamps in 1988. As a result of the overwhelming response to the First Day Celebration the Merry-Go-Round Museum was created.


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You said it right. My first amusement park ride was the merry go round but I was much too young to remember the details except that I didn't want to go down after the ride. My dad had to book me on for the next couple of rounds lol.

What a wonderful memory! Your Dad was kind to let continue riding. I'm sure he delighted in your happiness and joy. I cherish the moments with my son as he discovered the world around him. It allowed me to re experience many of the simple joys in life, that we often overlook as adults.

And made you feel like a child again. What a joy!

I have a grandson and he's 2 years old. I already am worried he might grow too fast for me to delight in his toddler days. That's why every opportunity I get, I spend it with him.

Your Grandson is lucky to have a devoted Grandfather.