I'm going through a really tough time in my life right now mentally and physically, I just wanted to let you know that binge-watching your videos lately has been a huge comfort to me. I'm not sure why, but watching you is giving me a little peace, and I can't thank you enough for that.
I worked at the boardwalk from 2008-2017. I was a ride operator for the new haunted castle ride on its very first day open to the public. The old one used to break down all the time lol. I worked all the rides from the pirate ship to sea swings (first half of the park). Some of the best years of my life working there as a teenager and meeting tons of people. It’s where I met my husband who worked as a security guard at the time and now we bring our kids there. It will always have a special place in my heart ❤️
I was disappointed if the old dark ride didnt break down. I think as a kid we hoped it would break down while we were on the ride. It still has nostalgia for me, I miss the old bird. It was a very dark ride.
it always makes me pleased as punch whenever someone makes content about my hometown! I have fond memories of the boardwalk, cave train adventure is such a platonic ideal of a dark ride.
@@GaryLetford my parents and I used to go also a lot when I was a child, and we lived in California, now they have been passed away the past three years… And I am a UA-camr also, love to film, amusement, parks, abandoned places etc., when I can
My grandma and her family used to come by train from San Francisco starting in the 1930’s. She then took my mom and her siblings (once they moved to San Jose) starting in the 1960’s, and then they took me and my brother starting in the 1990’s! I plan to someday take my children here and pass on our tradition on for our “Local Disneyland” 😁
Giant Dipper's an absolute classic - for its age, I found it to actually be smoother than a number of modern woodies. Can tell SCBB takes pride in their park with its appearance, operations, and efficiency.
The Santa Cruz Boardwalk is what I'm going to miss the most when I move out of California in a couple of weeks. My dad used to have his Co. Picnics there back in the 80s. It's like saying goodbye to a good friend. 😢
Hey Jacob! Great seeing you give the Santa Cruz Cave Train so much love. I’m in my early 60s and spent many summer days at the Boardwalk as a kid. It’s been my favorite dark ride for years. I’m lucky to have made it a tradition with my own kids, and now my grandkids when we visit Santa Cruz. Thanks for all the great content.
The best part is that it’s free admission. You can go to just hang out, or with a group of people. If you don’t want to go on any rides then you don’t have to and not feel like you’re wasting your money
That is one of the BEST Boardwalks I have ever seen!!! There used to be one like that in Daytona Beach back in the 1970's when we were kids we went there on vacation EVERY year for years n it too was jam packed with rides n gift shops n so many things to do it took more than one day, but one of the hurricanes knocked it out n it had never been replaced!!! Dark rides were totally AWESOME DELUXE n there were so many!!! What a GREAT video!! Attaboy, Carpetbagger!!! Another fine video!!!
When I was a young kid, in the 70's, the Rocko-Planes was my all time favorite carnival ride. I used to be able to keep that thing flipping endlessly when I rode it.
I live in Santa Cruz and enjoy your channel. One thing that Santa Cruz has is a lot of Alferd Hitchcock, inspirations, including the Psycho house, and the movie the birds. His former residence is in Scotts Valley. I am sure you know these things, just throwing it out there, of course all of this is on the internet.
i have such fond memories of coming here every summer when i was a child and preteen. we’d get the season pass and make the drive down every couple weeks to enjoy the park and the beach. then they started screening The Lost Boys right on the sand and it was such a blast. it’s changed a lot over the past 15 years but it’s nice to see some of my favorite rides are still around. i gotta go back soon and just walk around!~
Moved to AZ 9 years ago from the SF Bay Area. 40 miles closer to Disneyland but really miss heading down to the Boardwalk and the beautiful drive along the coast. For those in AZ, the coast is where the ocean and shoreline meet.
Jacob I have a request for you when you go to the State Fairs do the Cow barns. I love cows. Last year you missed for the most part the cow barns. Thank You Jacob !!
My family has been to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and so has my former para from my former middle school, which is located somewhere in California, of course. Nice video that you uploaded. Good heavens, is that Laughing Sal? I remember seeing her from Musee Mecanique which used to be located below the Cliff House in The City by The Bay.
The caveman bar scene was so fun to watch. ♥It really does make you feel like you're in another world. The dark rides were awesome and I was happy to see a summer haunt. Never too early to be scared! : ) The Laffing Sal story was also very sweet. 😊
I absolutely loved this upload 😎 Santa Cruz is one of my favourite places in America ,, reaped in history ,, inc Ed kemper the serial killers old stomping ground !! I visited back in 2014 and got so emotional with nostalgia for the Lost boys ,, when you went on the Carousel I literally had flashbacks of the cast there ❤️ Great video Jacob ,, deff one of my favourites 👌🏻
Looks like you're having a fantastic time in California. I'm enjoying your adventures this summer very much. Keep up the fantastic work, and stay safe.
hate that lol not like carpet bagger inserted there on purpose lol but hey its rock and roll an uncontrollable noise pollution lol but wth I LIKE IT give me some more lol
Don’t forget you road the absolute oldest coaster at Lakemont Park in Pennsylvania, Leap the Dips. It is the oldest in the world and you are lucky you got to ride it as for this year they will not be operating it. I have ridden it several times and I hope some way can be found to keep it operational. It is too much of a roller coaster treasure to be abandoned again.
Just found you on UA-cam! I'm from Monterey County and this brought back sooo many good memories of Santa Cruz Boardwalk! I'm an amusement park enthusiasts and I look forward to watching all your videos! BTW....I too have great memories of Sal and Fun Land❤
I remember the 90s made-for-TV movie that was shot on this boardwalk. It was called Thrill. I loved rollercoasters back then. So this movie was a stand out for me. I got to go to the boardwalk during the year 2000. The coaster didn't disappoint! It was wild. Everything fell out of my pockets during the ride! 😂
@@markteicher5785 it is a lot of fun. I used to go all the time when I lived in California with my parents as a kid. I haven’t been there for a while now and now I am 60. And also a UA-camr… Urban Historian
I’ve been a huge fan of you for years and you’re hands down my all time favorite UA-camr! So humble and such a joy to watch! I’d love to be able to run into you one day and aspire to be like you, much love!! ❤️
the firs time i thought i legitimately might die was in 1982, when 4 or 5 year old me get lost in a (probably miniscule lol) mirror maze which featured a laughing sal, reflected around every corner, her laughter mocking me as i convinced myself there was no way out. i think that happy trauma has informed a good deal of my life, and it's always fun to hear about others who went through the same thing. : D great videos these past few days, as usual! thanks jacob!.
Carpetbagger loving these dark rides is what got me to visit the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for my first time recently! Unfortunately it was raining when I went so of the 3 dark rides only got to go on the Haunted Castle, but they let us go on the Fright Walk as part of the wristband! One of if not THE best boardwalk amuesment parks.
@@HelloIAmClutch I also love all the dark rides, I miss going to this place used to go a lot when I lived there in California. I wasn’t a UA-camr then, but now I am.
This boardwalk looks super fun. Too bad I will probably never make it to the west Coast in my lifetime, so I do not mind living vicariously through you
I grew up in the 50s and spent many a summer Saturday in Santa Cruz. The pool was called the Plunge. So many memories. I haven't been to Santa Cruz since the mid-70s. Glad I enjoyed it in earlier days with fewer crowds.
@@zig_zagman it is a great boardwalk… but I miss it a lot haven’t been in years used to go all the time when I lived in California… UA-camr- Urban Historian
crazy how some of the heads in the clown room at 47:04 are from Killer Clowns from Outer Space (fun fact: the movie was shot in the nearby town of Watsonville, CA)
Longtime fan! You recently visited the Lehi ancient life museum, which is around where I live, but I was in Santa Cruz while you were there. Now you are in Santa Cruz while I’m back home! I just think that is wild!
My sister and I got on the Cave Train together in 1966 and my uncle said that the Grizzley Bear inside was real so at the last moment I jumped out, leaving my sister to go on the trip alone. Later, I became an operator and drove the train many times. It was a real bear, but it was stuffed.
Oh man, I am suddenly homesick lol! The Giant Dipper was my first big kid rollercoaster, and I was able to take my younger sisters on it for their first big kid roller coaster too. Might be time to visit again :)
I'm going through a really tough time in my life right now mentally and physically, I just wanted to let you know that binge-watching your videos lately has been a huge comfort to me. I'm not sure why, but watching you is giving me a little peace, and I can't thank you enough for that.
Same! These are great! Wishing you healing! ❤🩹
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I truly hope you are feeling better soon.
❤️🙏🏼❤️
I loved the Cave Train!
Welcome back to my neck of the woods almost. Just over the hill. Glad you had fun in Santa Carla ;)
I worked at the boardwalk from 2008-2017. I was a ride operator for the new haunted castle ride on its very first day open to the public. The old one used to break down all the time lol. I worked all the rides from the pirate ship to sea swings (first half of the park). Some of the best years of my life working there as a teenager and meeting tons of people. It’s where I met my husband who worked as a security guard at the time and now we bring our kids there. It will always have a special place in my heart ❤️
I was disappointed if the old dark ride didnt break down. I think as a kid we hoped it would break down while we were on the ride. It still has nostalgia for me, I miss the old bird. It was a very dark ride.
it always makes me pleased as punch whenever someone makes content about my hometown! I have fond memories of the boardwalk, cave train adventure is such a platonic ideal of a dark ride.
49:23 Enjoyed your tribute to “Laffing Sal.” Most interesting story about the woman talking to Sal. Nice. 👍
Amazing day. I’ve been going to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk since I was a child in the early fifties. Many changes over the years.
@@GaryLetford my parents and I used to go also a lot when I was a child, and we lived in California, now they have been passed away the past three years… And I am a UA-camr also, love to film, amusement, parks, abandoned places etc., when I can
My grandma and her family used to come by train from San Francisco starting in the 1930’s. She then took my mom and her siblings (once they moved to San Jose) starting in the 1960’s, and then they took me and my brother starting in the 1990’s! I plan to someday take my children here and pass on our tradition on for our “Local Disneyland” 😁
holy moses, I wonder what it was like back in the 1950s?
I want to visit here just because of
ThE LoSt BoYs
@@Savagemister are used to live in California, and went there many times…
A lot of fun there!
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This brings back memories I used to go there a lot as a kid and as an adult it is a Kik
Giant Dipper's an absolute classic - for its age, I found it to actually be smoother than a number of modern woodies. Can tell SCBB takes pride in their park with its appearance, operations, and efficiency.
The Lost Boys is my favorite movie of all time, and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk is definitely on my bucket list. Hope I can make it out there someday.
The dipper packs more of a punch than you would expect… for a small wooden rollercoaster it is a must!
@@steveburns6503 😀👍
I'm really enjoying all of the dark rides. It's great to know that there are so many.
@@julie-lh2cx same here…
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My favorite carpetbagger video so far! Mostly because I'm obsessed with the lost boys. Now i need to make a trip!
The Santa Cruz Boardwalk is what I'm going to miss the most when I move out of California in a couple of weeks. My dad used to have his Co. Picnics there back in the 80s. It's like saying goodbye to a good friend. 😢
Another great video! Being handicapped i appreciate seeing places that I will never be able to visit in real life.
I think this is so fun. We don't get too hot or too cold and we're not spending money 😊
@@mollysmith1226 agreed…
Plus I have already been here many times when I lived in California…
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@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803 that's wonderful
Have you tried kokane mang?
Hey Jacob! Great seeing you give the Santa Cruz Cave Train so much love. I’m in my early 60s and spent many summer days at the Boardwalk as a kid. It’s been my favorite dark ride for years. I’m lucky to have made it a tradition with my own kids, and now my grandkids when we visit Santa Cruz. Thanks for all the great content.
@@pabloroboto I miss that place…
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I have so many fond childhood memories spent at that park.
I miss you mom.
The best part is that it’s free admission. You can go to just hang out, or with a group of people. If you don’t want to go on any rides then you don’t have to and not feel like you’re wasting your money
This is my local theme park. glad you think so fondly of it and had a great time!!
Oh how funny I was just slow binging all of your Santa Cruz videos getting excited for an upcoming trip!
@@George_vv yay! 😀
498k subscribers!!! Almost there :)
I'm getting so excited 🎉😊
Lost Boys is one or my favorite movies and I got so happy when Jacob mentioned it ahhhhhh.
Love this place thanks for stopping my friend!
That is one of the BEST Boardwalks I have ever seen!!! There used to be one like that in Daytona Beach back in the 1970's when we were kids we went there on vacation EVERY year for years n it too was jam packed with rides n gift shops n so many things to do it took more than one day, but one of the hurricanes knocked it out n it had never been replaced!!! Dark rides were totally AWESOME DELUXE n there were so many!!! What a GREAT video!! Attaboy, Carpetbagger!!! Another fine video!!!
Your videos are therapy, much love from Virginia!
@@mal4805 agreed
When I was a young kid, in the 70's, the Rocko-Planes was my all time favorite carnival ride. I used to be able to keep that thing flipping endlessly when I rode it.
Yes, the Rock-O-Plane is an older ride that I remember too from the late 1960s-early 70s. 👍
I live in Santa Cruz and enjoy your channel. One thing that Santa Cruz has is a lot of Alferd Hitchcock, inspirations, including the Psycho house, and the movie the birds. His former residence is in Scotts Valley. I am sure you know these things, just throwing it out there, of course all of this is on the internet.
@@joesherer6961 awesome
i have such fond memories of coming here every summer when i was a child and preteen. we’d get the season pass and make the drive down every couple weeks to enjoy the park and the beach. then they started screening The Lost Boys right on the sand and it was such a blast. it’s changed a lot over the past 15 years but it’s nice to see some of my favorite rides are still around. i gotta go back soon and just walk around!~
Grew up going to the boardwalk. It’s such a classic!
Moved to AZ 9 years ago from the SF Bay Area. 40 miles closer to Disneyland but really miss heading down to the Boardwalk and the beautiful drive along the coast. For those in AZ, the coast is where the ocean and shoreline meet.
The creatives at Sally must be living their best lives
I live about 45 minutes away. I love this place. Been going there my whole life!
I was literally there that evening!!!!
its always great to see Santa Cruz, what an amazing place. Those dark rides are world class
This looks like a very fun day. ❤
@@robylove9190 agreed…
I always had fun when I used to go there …
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Jacob I have a request for you when you go to the State Fairs do the Cow barns. I love cows. Last year you missed for the most part the cow barns. Thank You Jacob !!
You are currently the Dark Ride King! 😂
@@jennyf6446 lol… yes he is
i have not been here since probably 1986 when i was 4 years old, nice to see its in good condition!
My hometown and I didn’t know all this stuff was there all these years lol 😂. Damn! 😊
Absolutely love that you visit and capture these awesome dark rides!
I really hope they bring back that big swimming pool 1 day
Hello Jacob 🙋🏽. I hope you are having a wonderful time ‼️ Be Careful and Safe out there ‼️👊🏽👍🏽👋🏽💯.
Thank you for showing us all these great places😊
Fond memories of the Giant Dipper, it was the first rollercoaster that got me into thrill rides.
"sweet home ALABAMA!" the kid singing LMAO!
Also I love the movie the lost boys
end shot with the boardwalk behind you is fab!
The giant dipper is one of my favorite roller coaster
My family has been to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and so has my former para from my former middle school, which is located somewhere in California, of course. Nice video that you uploaded. Good heavens, is that Laughing Sal? I remember seeing her from Musee Mecanique which used to be located below the Cliff House in The City by The Bay.
The caveman bar scene was so fun to watch. ♥It really does make you feel like you're in another world. The dark rides were awesome and I was happy to see a summer haunt. Never too early to be scared! : ) The Laffing Sal story was also very sweet. 😊
I absolutely loved this upload 😎 Santa Cruz is one of my favourite places in America ,, reaped in history ,, inc Ed kemper the serial killers old stomping ground !!
I visited back in 2014 and got so emotional with nostalgia for the Lost boys ,, when you went on the Carousel I literally had flashbacks of the cast there ❤️
Great video Jacob ,, deff one of my favourites 👌🏻
Lost Boys! Love that movie and Kiefer Sutherland 🖤🦇🖤
@@silverghostcat1924 🙌🏻👌🏻 yesss !! Absolute classic 80s movie & actor
@@80sforever589 Flatliners was another good movie with Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts and Kevin Bacon to name a few, though it was a 90's movie.
Wow amazing video! I have not been to Santa Cruse for meany years! They have come such a long way since my day, thank you for sharing with us
I was just there yesterday for my birthday!!!
🎉❤😊happy birthday
Jxy1635 how old are you
I remember being scared of haunted castle when I last went there. Laughing sal also freaked me out
@@eraser2592 now when I was younger, I was afraid of a lot of scary, creepy stuff, but now I love it and thrive on it!
Plus, I am a UA-camr also .
I grew up 30 minutes from Santa Cruz. I knew every inch of that park in the 90s. Awesome vid
Looks like you're having a fantastic time in California. I'm enjoying your adventures this summer very much. Keep up the fantastic work, and stay safe.
Heck yea another video too look forward too after work ! Thanks for your everyday entertainment jacob much appreciated 👍👍
@@derekthell1019 agreed… I love the every day adventures!!!
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Gonna get a copyright claim at 6:36 for Sweet Home Alabama LOL
😂😂😂
@@Mashleighhi
hate that lol not like carpet bagger inserted there on purpose lol but hey its rock and roll an uncontrollable noise pollution lol but wth I LIKE IT give me some more lol
The "paper eating lion" sounds exactly like Marty Moose.
I'm starting to appreciate the old theme dark rides art since watching to your channel 😊 Great video Jacob 😚
That heyyy you guyysss puts me at peace
I have 9 more days in L.A. has been great to be here a lot of changes over the years
Jacob, there is a road trip for you, the oldest roller coasters in the United States
I’ve road 4 of the top 10, so I’m off to a good start
Don’t forget you road the absolute oldest coaster at Lakemont Park in Pennsylvania, Leap the Dips. It is the oldest in the world and you are lucky you got to ride it as for this year they will not be operating it. I have ridden it several times and I hope some way can be found to keep it operational. It is too much of a roller coaster treasure to be abandoned again.
I have one word for the typhoon "NOPE"
wow what a view.
@@nanrichter I couldn’t agree more!!! 😀👍
Just found you on UA-cam! I'm from Monterey County and this brought back sooo many good memories of Santa Cruz Boardwalk! I'm an amusement park enthusiasts and I look forward to watching all your videos!
BTW....I too have great memories of Sal and Fun Land❤
always enjoy your videos...thanks!
That's the best traditional dark Ride I've seen in a minute🎉❤ great haunted house under the boardwalk as well!
I remember the 90s made-for-TV movie that was shot on this boardwalk. It was called Thrill. I loved rollercoasters back then. So this movie was a stand out for me. I got to go to the boardwalk during the year 2000. The coaster didn't disappoint! It was wild. Everything fell out of my pockets during the ride! 😂
I wish I knew you were coming to santa cruz It would have been awsome to meet you my son and I have been following you for a long time
Santa Cruz boardwalk is awesome! Maybe one day i will make it to California, I'm 56 and live in Tampa, Florida
@@markteicher5785 it is a lot of fun. I used to go all the time when I lived in California with my parents as a kid. I haven’t been there for a while now and now I am 60.
And also a UA-camr…
Urban Historian
I’ve been a huge fan of you for years and you’re hands down my all time favorite UA-camr! So humble and such a joy to watch! I’d love to be able to run into you one day and aspire to be like you, much love!! ❤️
I think if I ran into him, I probably faint 😂
Big Dipper???????
Excuse me ……
The Giant Dipper
😋😋😋
Best wooden coaster in my book.
Yes, Laughing Sal scared me as a child at Playland, too. 😊
Keeping my fingers crossed for a Patreon Carpetbagger postcard with the Cave Train and/or Laffing Sal!
Do you receive a real postcard in the mail or a digital postcard via email?
@@ShelleeGraham it’s a good ‘ol fashioned real one 😄
@@pabloroboto That's really COOL! I'm a fan of real postcards! Thank you.
@@ShelleeGraham you’re welcome. ☺️
I know what you mean. I still prefer physical media in general.
the firs time i thought i legitimately might die was in 1982, when 4 or 5 year old me get lost in a (probably miniscule lol) mirror maze which featured a laughing sal, reflected around every corner, her laughter mocking me as i convinced myself there was no way out. i think that happy trauma has informed a good deal of my life, and it's always fun to hear about others who went through the same thing. : D great videos these past few days, as usual! thanks jacob!.
oh wait, that was the second time. but the first time was getting lost at wahl drug, so it's much the same situation. XD
Calling this adventure "The Dark Ride Departure"
Carpetbagger loving these dark rides is what got me to visit the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for my first time recently! Unfortunately it was raining when I went so of the 3 dark rides only got to go on the Haunted Castle, but they let us go on the Fright Walk as part of the wristband! One of if not THE best boardwalk amuesment parks.
@@HelloIAmClutch I also love all the dark rides, I miss going to this place used to go a lot when I lived there in California.
I wasn’t a UA-camr then, but now I am.
This boardwalk looks super fun. Too bad I will probably never make it to the west Coast in my lifetime, so I do not mind living vicariously through you
huge fan also i love your videos
I've been here before, and I hope one day I come back and see this magnificent place.
Enjoyed this a lot. I like the old school non-shooter dark rides the best. Loved Laffing Sal and the lady’s story.
I grew up in the 50s and spent many a summer Saturday in Santa Cruz. The pool was called the Plunge. So many memories. I haven't been to Santa Cruz since the mid-70s. Glad I enjoyed it in earlier days with fewer crowds.
My wonderful childhood of visiting family!!! I miss Santa cruz so much
I gotta take a trip soon and check out how it is now
Good Morning " YA ALL " Jacob the Carpetbagger..!!
@@craigholstine2154 good afternoon… 👋
UA-camr- Urban Historian…
From Washington
Dude, we just this last Saturday and Sunday so we just missed you!
Great time with you in Santa Cruz! Best Rich (& Brenda) 😊😊
Looks like a fantastic day at a terrific park! The only thing missing was 8 more darkrides and a crooked house.
@@kennethgustavison1812 🙂👍
Looks like a great boardwalk! I liked the Cave Train, lots of fun details. It was good weather when you went.
@@zig_zagman it is a great boardwalk… but I miss it a lot haven’t been in years used to go all the time when I lived in California…
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I took some really cool photos a few months ago before the opening season. It was of the Ferris wheels with all the buckets removed for refurbishing.
Can’t wait for the Halloween videos! Does Jen like haunted houses?
Wipeout is the only ride that ever made me feel like I was going to chunder.
crazy how some of the heads in the clown room at 47:04 are from Killer Clowns from Outer Space (fun fact: the movie was shot in the nearby town of Watsonville, CA)
Longtime fan! You recently visited the Lehi ancient life museum, which is around where I live, but I was in Santa Cruz while you were there. Now you are in Santa Cruz while I’m back home! I just think that is wild!
I remember coming here in 2016, and was a little scared to go on the cave train because of the monster at the end of the ride.
My sister and I got on the Cave Train together in 1966 and my uncle said that the Grizzley Bear inside was real so at the last moment I jumped out, leaving my sister to go on the trip alone. Later, I became an operator and drove the train many times. It was a real bear, but it was stuffed.
Oh man, I am suddenly homesick lol! The Giant Dipper was my first big kid rollercoaster, and I was able to take my younger sisters on it for their first big kid roller coaster too. Might be time to visit again :)
Loved the video, Jacob. Till the next one, take care my friend and as always safe travels.
@@paulfuryes203 🙂👍
Agreed
We spent every summer in Santa cruz Capitola spent many days on the big dipper over and over late 60's 1970's 80's 90's.
Hi there Jacob One my top 10 of most fun places to visit.!!!! Just love It all XXXXX
Two-Face Clown and the Spooky Girl: either my new favorite morning zoo crew radio show or the rap duo that's gonna drop the hottest album of the year.
This was so nostalgic! I used to love the cave man ride as a kid. Thats all I wanted to get on at the boardwalk 😂