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Old 11-12-2009, 05:11 PM   #21
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Haha that'd be the best 6 seconds of your life before you lose your toboggan in mid air and come down on your spine. Meh, I can't think of a better story of why you're now paralyzed.
Ski jumpers are rarely more than 10-15 feet above the ground, so it wouldn't be that bad. I'd say the odds of face planting shortly after leaving the ramp are much more likely.
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Old 11-12-2009, 05:14 PM   #22
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Spent yesterday at the zoo and had a great time - this is the perfect time of year to go. The cooler weather mean you can actually go and see the animals doing "animal stuff" instead of just sleeping.
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Old 11-12-2009, 07:45 PM   #23
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Spent yesterday at the zoo and had a great time - this is the perfect time of year to go. The cooler weather mean you can actually go and see the animals doing "animal stuff" instead of just sleeping.
....assuming you want the kids to see the animals doing "animal stuff"
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Old 11-13-2009, 08:31 AM   #24
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Spent yesterday at the zoo and had a great time - this is the perfect time of year to go. The cooler weather mean you can actually go and see the animals doing "animal stuff" instead of just sleeping.
Are they still outdoors though?
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Old 11-13-2009, 08:40 AM   #25
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A few of us looked into that last year...it's still around, but it's not cheap. If I recall correctly, it was something like a hundred bucks for one ride down.

Edit---Oh, found the prices:

Individual: $165
Group of 3+: $150
Group of 12+: $130

Also, you have to be over 16 and weigh less than 250 pounds.

Second edit---that's the price per person. As much fun as I think it would be, I can't see myself spending 150 bucks for a two minute ride.
It is a little steep but it is a blast. Everyone should try this at least once. You get going pretty fast and at times it is hard to keep your head up because of the force of the turns. I went in the bullet... I can't imagine what it would be like in a sled.
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Old 11-13-2009, 08:50 AM   #26
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Ah, it's too bad you said family-friendly, as the Taboo Sex Show is in town this weekend. Roundup Centre.
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Old 11-13-2009, 09:00 AM   #27
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It is a little steep but it is a blast. Everyone should try this at least once. You get going pretty fast and at times it is hard to keep your head up because of the force of the turns. I went in the bullet... I can't imagine what it would be like in a sled.
We did this a couple of years ago and I agree it is something everyone should do once. The g-forces were unbelievable. It felt like an elephant was sitting on me. We had an ex-national team member as our driver and we were only a couple of seconds off the course record. I want to do the zip line thingy next.
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Old 11-13-2009, 09:03 AM   #28
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Just and FYI about Devonian Gardens. It is closed for renos until sometime next year I believe.
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Old 11-13-2009, 10:42 AM   #29
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Ah, it's too bad you said family-friendly, as the Taboo Sex Show is in town this weekend. Roundup Centre.
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Old 11-13-2009, 10:46 AM   #30
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-Go see a Flames/Hitmen game
-Calgary Zoo
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-Heritage Park
-Science Centre

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Old 11-13-2009, 10:52 AM   #31
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Old 11-13-2009, 11:09 AM   #32
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Ah, it's too bad you said family-friendly, as the Taboo Sex Show is in town this weekend. Roundup Centre.
What's more taboo then taking your kids to a sex show?
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I know the OP is looking for ideas for what to do around the holidays, but for anybody wanting to do something different with your family this weekend (or next) there is the Christmas Market at Spruce Meadows. Crafts, food, ice carving, etc. Kids can go for free. Could be a good alternative to the taboo sexpo for those of us with more conservative parenting styles lol.
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There's gotta be some events during the holidays.
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Old 11-13-2009, 02:53 PM   #35
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I can't imagine anyone wanting to go there as a destination even before it became the place for the homeless to wash their crotch.
I thought they used your mouth? Or is that under construction as well?
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I can't imagine anyone wanting to go there as a destination even before it became the place for the homeless to wash their crotch.
What's wrong with Devonian Garden's? I liked it before it got renovated.
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