tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post6202808158702636791..comments2024-02-29T14:37:40.816-05:00Comments on OOB blog: Remembering Adventurer's InnOut Of Bodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10774105710976483212noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-18254851795971453852016-08-09T10:09:48.109-04:002016-08-09T10:09:48.109-04:00Denis...that gorilla was ME. Yeah, over the years ...Denis...that gorilla was ME. Yeah, over the years ive come across a "mixed bag" of unsavory characters, some wanting to do harm, others, we'll just never know. Did I tell you about that guy in Walden book store in the 70s that was convinced that "my father owed his father..."a flavor""? Something about a debt of fudge ripple from 1966. Ill explain....Son of Green Slimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429178837462789912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-70506081396238669122016-08-09T06:59:20.160-04:002016-08-09T06:59:20.160-04:00Thanks Rick, yeah we see! Lots of fond memories at...Thanks Rick, yeah we see! Lots of fond memories at Adventurer's Inn! In 69-70 when you were working there I was just 8 or 9, but my school buddy Lloyd used to have his birthday parties there - so my earliest introduction to Adventurer's Inn probably didn't happen till I was about 14 or so. I do remember the Spook House, the Batman slide, and a terrifying ride that looked like an octopus which name alludes me at the moment - I think it's the first time I prayed to God! Years later, after the park closed but the arcade portion remained open I went even more - played Indiana Jones and The Popeye game till my legs went numb. Those were the days... Thanks for posting your memories, Rick! I am curious to know which other website lead you here...Out Of Bodieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774105710976483212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-69522178684904969292016-08-09T00:58:23.504-04:002016-08-09T00:58:23.504-04:00I just came across this blog , from another web si...I just came across this blog , from another web site. <br />I'm not sure if anyone is going to see this now ( 2016 ). <br />I am proud to say I worked at adventures inn in 1969 -1970 or 71. <br />I met many great people. ( workers and visitors to the park ). <br />I worked the kiddie park area, the boat ride & the helicopters. <br />I loved seeing the looks on the little kids. So many smiles. <br />Working there I fell in love for the first time. ( young teenage love ). <br />While I was working there I made friends with someone who now <br />47 years later we are still best friends. Both married with grandchildren. <br />Before the arcade closed, I would take my two sons to play pinball and <br />Video games. <br />Adventures Inn in Flushing NY is a very fond memory for me. <br />I only wish I had taken pictures back then. <br />Regards to all those who were teens at that time in College Point. <br />A special shout out to Pam H. If you ever see this. From Rick A. RickAbbadessa.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-77287447064420523182014-11-18T00:26:40.766-05:002014-11-18T00:26:40.766-05:00Thanks for those great remembrances, Adrienne - I ...Thanks for those great remembrances, Adrienne - I particularly enjoyed the part about the guy that almost ran out of the tent!! hah hah!! Out Of Bodieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774105710976483212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-88179559326550268412014-11-17T04:01:28.964-05:002014-11-17T04:01:28.964-05:00I loved Adventure's Inn as a child and teenage...I loved Adventure's Inn as a child and teenager! It was my favorite place to go when I was growing up! I remember when I was very young as we walked into the park I would always think, This is "Adventure's Inn!" It's for adventurers - like me -or why else would my parents take me here?" :) I remember going with my family and our family bringing the neighbor's kids sometimes and later on going with friends from junior high school. When I was very young I used to love going on the "Tilt -A - Whirl." When I got older The "Fligth" to Mars," "the Scrambler" and the "Polar Express" were my favorite rides. I also seem to remember "the Spider" and "The Round Up." I remember the bumper cars. I seem to remember if not too many people were waiting in line, the attendants would give an extra long ride. I dont remember eating there that much except for cotton candy. I remember my dad always trying to win stuffed animals for me. For a short time my older sister was employed there as the girl who changed into a gorilla. I saw the act once, though I knew it was just an act, it was enough for me. I remember this guy standing nearby, he was much older than me. I was a kid and he was an older teenager. I remember when my sister "changed" into the gorilla, he almost ran out. I remember once being upset about something as a young teenager and my sister taking me there to cheer me up because she knew how much I loved it. I remember going to the arcade later on but I always wish it never closed. Great memories! Adrienne Troisehttps://www.facebook.com/adrienne.troisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-78757064042326320852014-05-12T16:23:51.854-04:002014-05-12T16:23:51.854-04:00Yes, that was one ride I honestly thought I was go...Yes, that was one ride I honestly thought I was going to die on! heh hehOut Of Bodieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774105710976483212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-65005823812212886632013-07-12T03:23:17.584-04:002013-07-12T03:23:17.584-04:00when I was lil I was terrified of that stupid batm...when I was lil I was terrified of that stupid batman slide lol<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-32786635283054401652013-07-08T18:38:11.528-04:002013-07-08T18:38:11.528-04:00Hey if that's Tommy, formerly of College Point...Hey if that's Tommy, formerly of College Point Auto and Rocky's Grill - then he's a good buddy of mine! What a small world!Out Of Bodieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774105710976483212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-52062247222291467992013-07-08T18:16:36.392-04:002013-07-08T18:16:36.392-04:00I worked there in 1969 on the flight to mars. A ma...I worked there in 1969 on the flight to mars. A man named Ralph owned it. I used to wear a mask and scare people. I got fired for steeling tickets and giving them to friends (Tommy Rocco, Petie Infontino,Dennis Wurtz. George St. Rudy Uhle.<br /> Funny times<br /><br />Jimmy Riethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-82047439167219256642013-01-30T15:39:15.015-05:002013-01-30T15:39:15.015-05:00Great info, I remember they also got some rides fr...Great info, I remember they also got some rides from Freedomland in the Bronx when it shut down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-16864739620100130472012-11-16T23:21:36.068-05:002012-11-16T23:21:36.068-05:00I remember being taken there when I was 8 or 10 an...I remember being taken there when I was 8 or 10 and seeing a guy turn into a gorilla. Fortunately, he was behind bars. LOL It creepped the hell out of me then. Denisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-15112689158677583272012-01-04T12:16:31.222-05:002012-01-04T12:16:31.222-05:00No...i can't tell you that Don. I later called...No...i can't tell you that Don. I later called them "the hill people". They were quite lovely and promising from the back, long dirty blond hair, shapely...but the front was another story.<br />Did anyone ever see The She Creature?<br />Years later i would return to the ruins of Adventure's Inn..sometimes with my family..and i would revisit that damm parking lot, smiling a little cause i knew i kept my dignity that terrible summer's night..but my thoughts drifting to those cavewomen..and the tears again..The Dawn of Joeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-84782617535968160342012-01-04T11:14:28.157-05:002012-01-04T11:14:28.157-05:00Hey AnonyMark, I thought that too. I mean, all Llo...Hey AnonyMark, I thought that too. I mean, all Lloyd and I had to contend with was Quasi - his dead eye and heavy breathing... but poor Joey and his near abductions, what's up with THAT? Joey, please tell me at least that they looked like Linda Rondstadt and Susan Dey back then - at least then it might be worth it. As for crazy Finster that sounds fairly frightening. He'd have to be singing pretty loud to be heard over the din of all those blaring video games. I think I would've remembered seeing him, but I'm glad I haven't!Donaldhttp://www.outofbodies.com/new-oob/blog.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-13572747405744236552012-01-03T15:47:12.432-05:002012-01-03T15:47:12.432-05:00Man, what *is* it with you and running into unsavo...Man, what *is* it with you and running into unsavory characters that give you commands (Adventures Inn kidnappers--"We *TOLD* you to get in the back seat!!) The Jack-the-Puppet-Ripper in his apartment doorway at the end of his unlit hallway whose ad for a puppeteer assistant you answered and emphatically expressed that you 'come alone',but was chagrinned to see you come with a companion *anyways*--("I *TOLD* YOU TO COME ALONE!!!") insert scary, echoing apartment door slam here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-54414946803160260742012-01-03T08:49:25.074-05:002012-01-03T08:49:25.074-05:00The front parking lot use to flood like crazy, in ...The front parking lot use to flood like crazy, in fact i never remember it being dry in that spot. There was also in later years, this crazy guy named Finster{at least thats what the kids called him} that use to yell out and sing "strangers in the night". I enjoyed it better of course as an amusement park, but look how boring the whole area is now. Queens is not the place it use to be...The Dawn of Joeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234739830367002105.post-79655133968860036902012-01-03T07:48:02.560-05:002012-01-03T07:48:02.560-05:00...almost got thrown from the "mangler"......almost got thrown from the "mangler"..nearly got abducted by two girls out for a joy ride{we told you to get in the back seat} and played drummer for my friend at his party there....Joeyyyyy...http://www.facebook.com/JoeyVentonoreply@blogger.com