2016年8月29日星期一

The Ferris Wheel

She watched him... a solitary figure hastening toward the empty field area below, where the gaudy carnival had settled for a few weeks on the outskirts of town. Seldom had she seen him walk with such energy, and with such direct purpose.'
Amusement Observation Big Wheel

Her chatty neighbor had been right, although her whispered words had been uttered more as a friendly taunt, a murmur from Iago to the unsuspecting Othello. A hint... a terrible possibility... that her own lover, her true friend... was seeing someone he had known intimately, long before meeting her. The eager gossip who had offered this damning tidbit called the girl "Debbie". Yes, she remembered... in conversation recently with him, the name had been very innocently mentioned; he had "bumped into her at the grocery store... how plump she had become... yes, people do change... why, it must be at least nine years since I last saw her... and then, it was nothing more than having lunch at her place, a little conversation, not much more... oh well... " and that was all he had said.

And now, here she was, actually following him... spying on him, however embarrassed she might feel as she traced the much-worn path which led through the empty lot and down the rock-strewn bank to the field below... where the brilliant lights and bawdy carnival music drifted up to her, tantalizing and cruel at the same moment.

"I have no business doing this!" she muttered to herself. Certainly he had merely decided to innocently wander the noisy maze of cables and crowds as they played at games of chance... hoping to win a brightly stuffed toy for a lady love, to show as a badge of one's resourcefulness and devotion. In all fairness, hadn't she always been fascinated by just such a scene... always the child, eager for the stimulating sounds and excitement of a carnival night? Perhaps, even now, he planned to test his skill, in order to surprise and delight her with his winnings... when he next came to visit with her.

And yet, she sensed a distraction that displaced this optimistic possibility. Above the entire kaleidoscope of vivid colors and activity there loomed the impressive form of the Ferris wheel, gigantic in its proportions... intimidating, in her perception. For she had always been frightened of the great wheel, with its brightly colored seats that swung precariously back and forth, threatening to catch you unaware and tip you out into the dark and empty sky.

As a child, her sister and friends had teased her by forcing the seat to shake and roll... to such an extent that they themselves had lost control, and had come dangerously close to actually hurtling them all into the black void of a summer night. It had been a terrifying time, and had somehow remained indelible in her memory. How angry she had been with their inane giggling... and how horribly panic-stricken, all at one.

Not ordinarily a woman to be easily frightened, as a child or even now, in her middle years... this one experience still served to remind her of an urgent need to avoid even the fascinating sight of the wheel itself... which perversely resulted in her being drawn closer to it. She was the unsuspecting moth being drawn to the impending doom of the alluring yellow glow of a bulb.

So intent was her attention on the great circle which now so overwhelmed her, as she stood at the edge of the carnival grounds... that she had momentarily forgotten about the man whom she had been following, and had lost sight of him. Yet, she knew with a certainty that he was there, and she also knew why he was there... Debbie!

Her cheeks flushed with a dry red blotch that burned to the touch. This involuntary reaction revealed the rage which was slowly smoldering within her. On the surface, she was a calm woman who seemed able to handle uncomfortable situations rather well, ordinarily. But this intense reddening always betrayed the truth; her inner reactions were still most aware when she was either being cheated or dealt with in a dishonorable manner... though she might not have said anything directly to that effect. It was her inner wisdom's silent declaration, nonetheless: "I do not like what you are doing to me. You're not fooling me. I am quite aware of your deceit!"

And even now, as she scanned the revolving scene around her, cheeks raging still... her attention was drawn to the booth where tickets were being purchased for the ride on the giant wheel. Several people had already lined up at the wooden gate, talking and laughing in their eagerness to select a colorful wooden carriage. Just as the gate was opened by a burly attendant, and the first couple chose a blue enclosure, followed by two giggling teenaged girls in a bright yellow one... she saw him!

How absurd... this man she knew so well, who was afraid of so many things. Afraid... it had been the word he had often used, when she had first met him on a country road almost five years ago, when their romance had first begun. He had been afraid of... dark clouds, wind in the pine trees, the narrow mountain paths they once had hiked, a winding steep road that descended from 6500 feet to the sea level of the desert below. So many things had frightened him, and he had avoided them all his life, until meeting her. And... because she was daring and loved to explore, she had gently coaxed him to but taste of these small adventures, to realize that there was little or no danger, under ordinary circumstances. With each achievement, it seemed that he was pleased with himself, and would say to her, "Aren't you proud of me!" Eventually, he'd begun to congratulate himself for having accomplished so many new and untried ventures... never considering the fact that it was her insistent and patient encouragement that had given him the confidence to experience these once-dreaded deeds.

But she had been proud of him, and had also enjoyed his companionship. Until she had met him, these excursions had always been of a solitary nature and... though she was content enough in her own company... it was much nicer to share the experience with someone you cared for. Someone you thought had cared for you... And yet, from the very start... she had always felt guilty for the nagging thought which occasionally surfaced in her mind: His attention is not genuine! You are one of many in a line of women whom he has "loved" and given his considerate attention to. Oh yes, perhaps he has been with you longer than the others... but then, perhaps you had been more patient and attentive to his needs than others were... before they too had recognized his questionable and acquisitive motives, and had thus thought it wise to sever their attachment to him.

How many times had you, also, declared your suspicions, and insisted that he never see you again? Each time, he had softened, and exerted an even greater tenderness, with flowers and intimate declarations which overshadowed any "foolish suspicions" on your part.


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2016年8月23日星期二

The Story Behind the Ferris Wheel

Almost everyone has probably taken a ride on a Ferris wheel and if you were like me still remembers the experience eons after the ride. The Ferris wheel is an American invention and behind its invention lays a fascinating story that will inspire everyone. A story that involves the application of several fundamental principles of success. In this article I will outline the key success principles that lead its inventor, a 33 year old man named George Ferris, to create the Ferris wheel.

Optimism & Ambition

It was said of George that even in the darkest times, he was ever looking for the sunshine to come. A quality that was to come in handy at the most important turning point in his life. George was also ambitious and competitive. Growing up in mid 19th century America the emerging industrial landscape proved to be a fertile ground for his talents.


By the time he was 24 he had worked on the construction of the Henderson Bridge, at that time the longest trestle span in the world. By age 26 he had founded his own company. By his early 30's he had major offices in several important cities, NYC, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. That was when his company secured a contract for the 1893 World's Colombian Exposition, a fair. An occasion that was to become the turning point in his life.

Rising To The Challenge

Ferris's initial work for the exposition was less than acceptable to Daniel H Burnham, architect and head of the exposition committee. Happening just a few years after the Paris's exposition and its Eiffel tower Daniel was smarting for an American response to the French engineering marvel.

Burnham threw a challenge "Make no small plans; they have no magic to stir men's minds". George Ferris took it on.

Courage Of Conviction

George's response to the challenge was to build an enormous revolving wheel, higher than Chicago's tallest building. It would carry 2000 people at a time and weigh 1,200 tons. A contraption never before seen. A contraption that was enormous even by today's standards.

At first people ridiculed his idea and made fun of him. They called him a wild man. Soon George acquired the nickname "the man with wheels in his head."

But George stood by his conviction to build a big wheel that the world had never seen before. The Ferris wheel was completed on time and under budget. As promised by him, it turned out to be the highlight of the exposition drawing people from far and near.

The Importance of Relationships

A significant reason for George's success was his ability to develop and sustain deep relationships with people. Said an acquaintance of him, "George was eminently engaging and social, a storyteller who often amused his friends with anecdotes."

George did not have the luxury of a long lead time to build the Ferris wheel. Yet he not only managed to acquire the key building material for the wheel, steel, by relying on his industry connections he managed to successfully sell his idea of a giant revolving wheel and get it built.

The Ferris wheel which coming from http://bestonferriswheel.com/giant-ferris-wheel-for-sale/ has proved to be an enduring success. It continues to thrill riders and inspires many to build bigger and more daring wheels, from the London Eye to the world's largest Ferris wheel, the Great Wheel of China in Beijing.

An inspiring and enduring personal story built on fundamental and permanent principles of life.

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2016年8月22日星期一

Mini Ferris Wheel Rides - A Circus Fave


Carnivals and fairs have been captivating the youthful as well as the young at heart for centuries around the arena. It does not matter whether it is the anticipation of going down the roller coaster or the spin and guide of the Ferris wheel, there is an adrenaline rush that every circus goer likes. Circus as well as fairs develop memories for individuals that last for a life time.
The feeling of waiting level as you hesitate your count on hop on a ride can not be replicated.
Adults absolutely seem like kids again when they go to a circus, and you simply need to check out their smiles to recognize the amount of enjoyable they are having.


The First Carnivals

The initial well-known circus started in the 19th century. This is additionally the time when the initial carnival trips initially appeared. During this time, the circus were part of the traveling festival. Because of this, the carnivals were never in an irreversible location. Most of the circus in the 19th century started with simply circus trips. Gradually, games as well as other forms of entertainment were brought in as modern technology advanced as well as need increased.

Carnivals became much more popular as time when on as artists were added to the shows. Jugglers, clowns, magicians and comics flaunted their talents and also produced a whole new team of carnival lovers.

The food that was cost circus additionally came to be prominent as time went by. Caramel apples, fairy floss and popcorn were several of the favored carnival meals, as well as they remain to be a hit with circus goers today.

Modern Carnivals

These days, circus are no more limited to festivals. Schools, firms and neighborhoods are deciding to have circus as a means to urge community participation as well as for fundraising. These teams could opt to rent out a variety of carnival rides and host different fair tasks. There are firms that specialize in renting out these types of trips for the day or for the week.

A few of the rides you could select from are:

Train trips
Mini Ferris wheel rides
Mechanical bull rides
Quad biking
Gyro swing

In order to know all the kinds of trips that are readily available to rent out, choose a company that offers a large choice of rides. These rides are a fantastic addition to any type of fair tasks, and also will have a positive effect on every person who attends.

Circus Trip Security

Carnival rides for rent are held to the greatest requirements in security permitted. They are kept regularly and serviced often by those that are qualified. Simply trained operators are permitted to manage the rides while they remain in usage.

The rides are not only fun, but particular kinds of equipment and also tasks offer a healthy kind of workout. Trips like the Mini Ferris wheel are a necessity at any kind of outside reasonable or circus.


It does not matter whether it is the anticipation of going down the roller coaster or the spin and guide of the Ferris wheel, there is an adrenaline rush that every circus goer enjoys. Most of the circus in the 19th century began with just circus rides. These teams can decide on to rent out a variety of carnival rides and also host various reasonable activities. Carnival trips for rental fee are held to the highest levels in safety and security allowed. Rides like the Mini Ferris wheel are a need at any kind of outside reasonable or circus.