When we pulled T&D's Cats of the World out of the Jar, I searched on the web for a nearby place (hoping I could find that elusive golf course I'd heard about). There was nothing in Lewisburg or Mifflenburg areas, at least not that I could find on the Internet... but I did find something toward Selinsgrove. I put the destination into Mapquest and printed directions - at least I thought that was what I did.
As you may know, I am directionally challenged. When it comes to rights and lefts, I seriously need to make the letter "L" with my left hand to be sure. I know that a left turn means to lower the turn signal and a right turn means to raise it... from there, you simply follow the direction the arrow is pointing. It's sometimes hard to believe I have two master's degrees but I can get lost in a parking lot.
Well, the directions I thought would take me to the miniature golf course instead took me only to the town where the course was located. I stopped and asked for directions and thought I followed them pretty well. All I had to do was follow the road I was on and look for the Hampton Inn... I can't remember if it was on the right or left side. In the end, I guess it didn't matter since I never found it and instead ended up back in Lewisburg (which I had already established has NO course).
With two disappointed kids in the car, I vowed that I would finally get GPS for when I travel (done) and that I would take them to Delgrosso's Amusement Park to finally play golf. Today, we made good on that promise.
Monday through Friday nights are "Par"fect nights for miniature golf... the course, which only charges $3.75 per golfer, offers buy one get one free from 5pm to 9pm along with coupons towards Austin's Hot Dogs.
It really is so much fun to watch the kids play... Cathy doesn't always hold her club right and she's either brilliant on a hole, sinking her ball in two putts, or she's atrocious and it takes her 10. Matt has moments of pure competitiveness and others where he couldn't care less how his game is going as long as he sinks his ball in record time (and regardless of the number of swings it takes him).Once our game was over, we strolled across the bridge and over to the park. For the first time, the difference in the kinds of rides the kids are interested in is becoming apparent - perhaps a result of that roller coaster we finally got Matt onto at Idlewild last week. He rode the Wacky Worm twice while Cathy rode the Whales and Elephants. After a quick snack, we walked to the back of the park to see if we could get Cathy onto the Bumper Cars (there's a 42" height requirement). Unfortunately, the ride attendant measured Cathy and said she was roughly one-quarter inch too short for the ride. Next time, she needs to wear socks and sneakers rather than her flat sparkle shoes.
After a quick spin on the Tipton Creek Train, I took Matt on the Crazy Mouse - a ride that he just loved. While I suspected last week that I had a coaster enthusiast in the making, I feel quite certain that's the case. Immediately after we got off the ride, Matt wanted to go again! The minute he hits 48" inches (he's about a half-inch shy now) we're off to ride the wooden roller coasters at Hershey Park. I can't wait for him to experience the Wildcat and the Lightning Racer. And while he'd be tall enough for the SuperDooperLooper - even Cathy will be tall enough for that ride at 42" - and the Sidewinder, I think it's probably better if we steer clear of things that turn upside down for now.Cathy got her fill of the Kids Kingdom while that bottomless pit I call my son ate a hamburger (dinner #2 on the night). By 9:00 we were in pajamas and buckled in for the ride home.
Overall, I'd call it a pretty successful outing... we'll be heading back sometime this summer, either with friends or because of the Jar of Fun. The kids were both eyeing up the water park and the go-karts and we'll be sure to include them on the next outing. We'll just need to remember those sneakers so that Cathy will pass for 42".
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