Merry-Go-Round - Janice

Hello Everyone:

My name is Jan, I just turned 65 in July. I am a native Californian. Born and raised in Manhattan Beach. I have seen a lot of change in the Santa Monica Pier over the years.

Santa Monica Pier is now and always was, a very special place to visit! Especially the merry-go-round! As a child, one of my on going life goals was to reach out as far as I could, to get the very special "gold ring".

Years ago the merry-go-round had a ring grab challenge. As a rider you would choose a horse located on the outer edge. As one point near the edge of the merry-go was a rack holding large heavy rings. As you went by, you would lean out and reach as far as you could, hold out your finger and try to snag a ring. If you were lucky, you snagged the "gold ring"... which meant that you would get a free ride. I remember getting so sick going around and aroung and around again trying to get those darn rings!

Love and Peace - J