Ric Ocaske (Cars) died.

[tinkerbellfan6880]

I used to go there growing up, and later, DH's workplace had their company picnic there every year. I miss it!

We used to have so many great amusement parks around here; now most of them are gone.

Every time I go by where it used to be I still can’t believe it is gone. Where the parking lot was across the street now has three newly built houses on it that were built this year. The townhouses and condos are now called Emerald Place. I heard that someone is trying to get Whalom Park back up as indoor park now.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Sounds of my young childhood.

ETA - Also a perfect quote comment on that video "Rest In Peace Ric. I guess Eddie Money was saving the other ticket for you brother. "

FYI Drive is sung by Ben Orr. It ended up being their biggest international hit.

 

[firefly_ris]

FYI Drive is sung by Ben Orr.

Did Ric write it?

Sorry Ric, that's my favorite one... rest peacefully regardless!

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Did Ric write it?

Sorry Ric, that's my favorite one... rest peacefully regardless!

Yes Ric wrote it.