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Doc45
11-17-2018, 09:10
Taking the 5 yr old grandson to the Monster Truck Winternationals this afternoon. He has no idea, big surprise lol. Should be a fun time, I‘ve never been-not quite sure what to expect outside of the sheer joy and happiness on his face. I’ve got hearing protection for both of us and I’m really looking forward to a fun time with my best little buddy.

Our ticket package includes meeting some of the drivers and preferential seating (whatever that means). After action report to follow.

SideShow Bob
11-17-2018, 09:15
Fumes, beware the fumes.
And wear ear plugs & Mickey Mouse ears hearing protection over them.

Irving
11-17-2018, 09:20
Five is probably a good age. My buddy took his three year-old and he didn't pay attention and whines the whole time. He was pretty disappointed.

ray1970
11-17-2018, 09:36
What five year old wouldn?t love monster trucks?

Sounds like a memory he?ll have for a long time.

Hopefully they smash a few Prius?s.

Jeff350
11-17-2018, 11:19
I?m heading to the show this afternoon with my 5 year old boy too. He?s so excited!

I have muffs for him but I think I might double up per the above suggestion.


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encorehunter
11-17-2018, 11:24
If it is indoors, be prepared for the burning eyes and lungs. We have taken our 5, 3 and 1 year old a couple times now. They love them. The hearing protection is a must, along with a blanket to keep warm.

blacklabel
11-17-2018, 12:32
My boy was 6 when I took him the first time. He's generally disinterested but had a blast.

Doc45
11-17-2018, 18:30
Well, that was fun, mostly! Ended up sitting near some nice folks which helped. First off didn't need a blanket though we were pretty cold walking from the parking lot to the arena-didn't know about the food and gift show in the old arena so even getting there at 11:30 parking was a mess. We had the VIP pass thanks to my daughter in law getting them through Groupon. Walked around the arena floor checking out all the trucks and meeting the drivers, he enjoyed that. However it was the Monster Bus that really caught his attention-we had to ride it. Best $20 I've spent in a long time. At first I didn't realize you get to ride in it but he figured it out quickly.

Had to get him a checkered flag (that's what the drivers were autographing), a light sword, hot dog and lemonade hahaha. Glad I brought ear protection, damn those things are loud LOL. Next up will be taking him to moto-cross in the spring/summer.

Oh, and the young lady that sang the National Anthem did an amazing job!

Yeah, the muffs slipped a little but we fixed that quickly.
https://i.postimg.cc/nVk3hRNY/C71B8E9A-E548-49D1-A4A3-672CA5F05D67.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DmSrCgv8)

The bus in action, have a video from the inside I shared with his parents and they enjoyed watching it as much as we did haha.
https://i.postimg.cc/tCsFGBbg/D16F1D80-0E34-47F5-AB23-EDB86151DEFD.jpg (https://postimg.cc/fJhVxjJ4)

buffalobo
11-17-2018, 18:53
Very cool.

If he likes the motocross next summer you have open invitation to bring him out to the prairie to learn to ride dirt bikes and atvs.

Mrs bo won't let me have monster trucks.

ChickNorris
11-17-2018, 19:05
What about a monster passat?

86k10
11-18-2018, 18:35
I always liked that one better than the Grave Digger one at the Pepsi Center, I think that one is NHRA sponsored. I have been to both several times and the Big Foot one is the one I like.

Mazin
11-18-2018, 18:53
That's awesome!!!

OtterbatHellcat
11-18-2018, 23:32
Doc, that is super bad ass!!

Thanks for sharing that with us, and I'm really glad you and your boy had an awesome time.

Gman
11-19-2018, 01:30
What about a monster passat?

Blasphemy!!!

Doc45
11-19-2018, 09:34
Thanks all. I was at my son’s house Sunday and the little guy wanted to look at the pics/videos I took over and over again lol. His little brother, 17 months old, was equally interested as well. In a few more years he’all come along too on our various adventures.

Justin
11-19-2018, 11:24
Taking a kid to a monster truck show is one of the greatest joys.

ChickNorris
11-21-2018, 09:00
What about a monster passat?


Blasphemy!!!

How's that?

Hot wheels!