Friday, August 15, 2008

Paul Bunyan

Paul Bunyan has always been the best part of the cabin. It is the world's smallest, cheesiest theme park. When Eric and I went to Saglibom in 2003, all the news was that Paul Bunyan was closing and being torn down. I was heartbroken that my kids would never get to experience it. Less than a month ago, I found out it was torn down - and moved, piece by piece, to a new location! All of the classic rides and novelties are now spread across a family's farm between Brainerd and Mille Lacs.

Sam and Eric model the classic cut-out.

This isn't the nicest picture of Sam...but it is proof that I really do exist! We were the only three people on the little train.

They have the little boat ride! Sam was only mildly impressed by it.

They even moved creepy cowboy-on-a-bench! I tried to explain to Sam that there are pictures of all of us with the creepy cowboy, even pictures of Bay in cat's-eye glasses. That was a LONG time ago.

The best part of Paul Bunyan: it is possible to go on every ride and see every attraction in less than two hours. The worst part? The sweaty, tired ride home.

5 comments:

Mark said...

I'm glad to hear Sam won't be deprived of Paul Bunyan, that's great!

Anonymous said...

Not sure if this will work, It's my first time leaving a comment! Usually I just read your wonderful blogs! I grew up going to Paul Bunyan as a kid every year: Do they still have the large Paul at the entrance that says hello to the kids? That was my favorite yet scariest memory of that place! Hope this works Mandi McBride

Emilie said...

Yes, big Paul is in a new house but it is definitely still him! Sam didn't care for him. He didn't cry or anything but he absolutely refused to go near him. Big Paul IS really scary!

Grandma Wilson said...

I love Paul Bunyan! The train and the boats and the creepy cowboy all look the same. (I'll have to find the 100 year-old cat's-eye glasses picture to show Sam.)

Anonymous said...

I believe Paul made me cry my eyes out when we walked in and he said HELLO MANDI! ohhh.... I still shutter at that horrible memory. I would like to add that I to have my picture taken with the creepy old guy on a bench :)