Broadway boat ride

The Jet Boat at Broadway was on our list of to do’s.  The price on Wednesday evening was outrageous.  One of the attendants mentioned using a coupon for $30 per family.  Thursday morning I hit the registration desk to pickup the “Monster Coupon Book” widely distributed in the area and packed full of coupons.  This coupon was for the early bird special (before 5pm).  We arrived at Broadway at 10:15am to take and ride and the boat had just had an oil change and now cycling the oil thru the engine.   As we waited the attendant conversed.  He was just out of the Army and recently back from Moscow where his platoon marched in the Red Square with British troops.  First time an American(s) had done so.  This was his summer job as his girlfriend’s family owned the “Beach Rider” rides.  His plan this Fall was to return to his home state of Texas to cash in on the GI Bill.  The GI Bill can only be redeemed in the state noted as your home state at time of enlistment.  The boat driver was a native of SC and attended Clemson.  This gentleman had the very familiar SC accent that reminds me of my Step Dad Allen and one of his sons, Eddie.  He was very nice and gave us a couple of extra 360’s while in the boat due to no one being in line and Ryder saying “Again, Again!”.  Ryder, Carson, Joy, Joe, Clay and I jumped aboard and felt the 180 and 360’s the jet boat provided.  The boat could turn or spin on a dime.  These boats were made in New Zealand for their Coast Guard.  It was made to withstand 12ft waves at 50 knots.  You pick one up in Rocky Mount, NC with trailer for $110k.  This model housed a Corvette LS3 engine and has option for the LS9.  Both gentlemen were very nice and we enjoyed our conversations with each.  Back to the room for lunch then to the beach and/or pool.  Tonight is the "Pirate Voyage" dinner and show at 6pm.