April 17, 2008

Ferris Wheel for Sale:

The Ferris wheel at Pacific Park is coming down in a couple of weeks and will be replaced with a newer, “greener” version.

If you can’t bear the thought of Santa Monica being without this landmark, there is something you can do. You can buy it! Through April 25, the Ferris Wheel is for sale on eBay.

Those interested can view the auction at cgi.ebay.com/SANTA-MONICA-PIER-FERRIS-WHEEL-CA-PACIFIC-AMUSEMENT_W0QQitemZ370043169145QQihZ024QQcategoryZ13878QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Money raised will go to the Special Olympics.

You will need to have a very big backyard, as the Ferris wheel is 30 feet wide and weighs 122,000 pounds.

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