For those into into such things, this is my 1000th blog entry. A big thank you to everyone who reads my blog on a regular basis or who pops in for a look every now and then. I appreciate your support and encouragement.
Emanating from the UK, as I do, and being of a certain vintage a trip to the seaside was never complete without a ride on the dodgem cars, the big dipper, a game of penny push and, especially when younger a ride on the carousel. How times have changed but, Dear Reader, I will spare you my moralising.
While I am now a little old for the rides it is still a nostalgic treat to come to the seaside and see traditional rides and side shows still being enjoyed by today’s children – chaperoned by harried parents and grandparents clearly in need of a rest – just like how it was when I was a kid!
Semaphore doesn’t disappoint in this regard and in addition to dodgem cars, a water slide, a Ferris wheel, a mini golf course and a bouncy castle (plus other things) you will find, tucked away in a rather ugly looking shed (understandably necessary to protect it from the elements), a most beautiful carousel, a ride upon which is a truly magical experience for kids, young and old.
The carousel is one of Adelaide’s oldest beach-side attractions. It was built in the 1920s by the Bartel Factory in Adelaide and was one of the first electric powered rides of its type. It was originally located at Henley Beach but was moved to Semaphore in 1938 when the owner refused to pay the one shilling a year increase in rent demanded by the Henley Beach Council.
This beautiful merry-go-round has 40 hand crafted horses making it the largest carousel operating in Australia. Other carousels typically have only 36.
Opening hours
Summer 10am – 10pm. Outside Summer – Weekends, Public & School Holidays – 10am to 5pm.
Cost – Carousel
Single Ride $5, Four rides for $19.
Address: Semaphore Foreshore
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The Rambling Wombat 
Congrats on the 1000th entry – quite a feat! Love the carousel – it’s a shame it has to be hidden away like that though 😦
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Thank you Sarah.. a feat made somewhat easier by the fact that they have been prewritten with just tweaking/updating required. Anyway near the end of the transfers now (92% to be exact!) so looking forward to starting writing new stuff again. Where to start is the big dilemma!
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Congratulations on your 1000th blog entry!
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Thanks Don, nearly there with the VT transfers now so looking forward to writing new stuff in near future.
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Yes, you do seem to be picking up speed in the last few days. I’m looking forward to reading your new stuff as well.
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Just trying to get the transfer finished lol sorry for the overload! My dilemma is where to start with the new stuff… currently thinking Singapore or Vientiane – will probably end up somewhere completely different!
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