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Dad Builds Rollercoaster For Daughter In Backyard

August 8, 2012 / ah yes the ol' pvc rollercoaster in the backyard build, but can i ride it on rollerblades?, good job, good job (i think), holy smokes, homemade, it's all fun and games until a neighhborhood kid rides the thing off the tracks and eats shit, needs more loopty loops, rollercoaster, skills, sure why not, video, wheeeeeeeee, yeah you did

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Seen here pushing her up the ramp with a stick, a father prepares his daughter for the ride of her childhood on the homemade rollercoaster he built in the backyard using nothing but lumber, PVC pipe, and concrete. Father of the year, or reckless child endangerment -- you be the judge. I'm joking, nobody cares what you think. Especially on Facebook, so cut that out.

Hit the jump for the dammit -- she wanted a pony, man.

Thanks to Matthew and Amber L, who both wish they'd had a homemade roller coaster growing up. Me? I wish I'd had a professional quality one.

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