beastboy
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 8/19/2004 5:21:39 PM
I was real pumped about this park. I had heard good things about the location, atmosphere, food, Phoenix, Twister, the haunted mansion, the flume, and, well, just about everything else at the park.
We arrived at about 11, ready to start the fun. We bought a few $10 ticket books on our way in and made our way to High Speed Thrill Coaster (#102). We had heard good things but were still totally surprised that this small kiddie coaster was not only exciting, but actually gave better airtime than some rides 10 times its size! After that, we hit the Alamo for a quick bite to eat. The food was delicious and made for an awesome breakfast. Next up was our only dissapointing part of the day, Whirlwind (#103). This ride was mildly exciting and could certainly be replaced by some much better rides. After this, it was finally time for the Phoenix (#104). The open trains, mysterious tunnel, awesome history, and bushels of airtime add up to one of the best wooden coasters on the entire planet. After getting 4 or 5 more rides we decided to move on to the other wooden monster, Twister (#105). After a front and back seat ride I was a little dissapointed by the ride. Yes, the ride was exciting and very original but it just didn't have the mean streak I expected from the ride. The Flume was up next. One of the best of its kind. Location is premier as it really makes you feel like your just canoeing along in the middle of a forest. Our final ride was the Haunted Mansion. It was amazing to see a haunted mansion be scary with old school gags in a world where it seems like you need new technology to make a ride great. After picking up some great pizza, a few cookies, and soaking in the atmosphere, we decided to head home to Columbus.
Knoebels was a great relaxing way to end a trip with ups and downs. Overall, I see the trip as a success. We rode some great rides, got our 100th coaster, and experienced some fabulous parks.
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*FreeBird*
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 8/19/2004 6:45:03 PM
Nice short review. 
No skooters, flyers, Skyride or anything like that?
I always thought Twister as being a very intense ride for a wooden coaster. 
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beastboy
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8/20/2004 12:20:26 PM
Yea, we were pressed for time and were just excited to get home so we did miss out on a few great rides but I can gurantee you this won't be the last time we'll be at this splendid park and next time we'll probably camp out and spend a full day there.
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Knoebels
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8/20/2004 4:09:08 PM
Yes, go back there RIGHT NOW!!
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*FreeBird*
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8/20/2004 8:10:07 PM
Hey Knoebels, I'll probably going to Knoebels mid to end of September on a weekend. 
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Knoebels
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8/21/2004 9:14:16 PM
Ooooo, really? Sounds good. Not to push my luck or anything, but any chance of going to PPP this year?
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*FreeBird*
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8/21/2004 11:51:05 PM
When exactly is it?
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primogen18
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8/22/2004 3:52:43 AM
HERE is all of the PPP info, nice short TR bb, sounds like a nice quick trip, you must go back for those rides though, at least you made it and had a good time!
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*FreeBird*
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8/22/2004 12:06:13 PM
I doubt it, it's in october.  My dad probably won't like the crowds either.
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adriahna
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8/23/2004 9:20:26 AM
I'm so stinkin' frustrated that it's looking like I won't be able to commit to the big Knoebels visit for this fall - I'm dyin' over here...
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Knoebels
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9/4/2004 9:55:07 PM
PLEASE GO. EVERYONE WHO JUST POSTED (adriahna, primogen, freebird) TRY AS HARD AS YOU CAN TO GO. IT SOUNDS WEIRD AND LAME BUT I REALLY WANT TO MEET YOU.
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adriahna
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9/7/2004 10:38:19 AM
I'm in real pain over this, Knoebels - I was seriously looking forward to PPP this year...until I realized it's on the same weekend as Greyhounds Reach the Beach. Basically, it's a HUGE greyhound adoption event in Delaware, where thousands of people come with their dogs, to hang out, make friends, and SPEND LIKE CRAZY. Since I own a business selling greyhound merchandise and set up booths at events like this, well, I can't turn away from it. A huge chunk of our yearly income comes from it, and, well...you see my predicament...
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Knoebels
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9/7/2004 8:46:40 PM
Yeah, i see what you mean. Me and my family have had to turn down countless trips to DP, Knoebels, Hershey, and others for family business that we made prior to the planning. I don't even know if I'm going, but my dad said it sounded interesting. Next year, definitely 
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*FreeBird*
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9/7/2004 9:05:09 PM
My dad said we still might go on one of the weekends yet. (we better hurry up!  )
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adriahna
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9/7/2004 11:30:01 PM
Quote:
Knoebels said:
Yeah, i see what you mean. Me and my family have had to turn down countless trips to DP, Knoebels, Hershey, and others for family business that we made prior to the planning. I don't even know if I'm going, but my dad said it sounded interesting. Next year, definitely |
Definitely next year - we'll all have to plan from the start of the season. I'm totally there.
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*FreeBird*
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9/7/2004 11:52:11 PM
Next year I will have my drivers licience, so I can go all the time! Well as long as I'm not working and I have money.  Were actually thinking about playing there next year with our band, that would be cool.
Message updated 9/7/2004 11:53:56 PM by *FreeBird*
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adriahna
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9/8/2004 10:27:03 AM
That would be really great - good luck with booking it. Is Knoebels pretty open to booking local bands?
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*FreeBird*
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9/8/2004 11:56:37 AM
Well we tried this year and they said they were full so maybe if we send them like an audition video or something over the winter maybe they could fit us in for next year.
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Knoebels
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9/8/2004 7:33:27 PM
Quote:
*FreeBird* said:
Next year I will have my drivers licience, so I can go all the time! Well as long as I'm not working and I have money. Were actually thinking about playing there next year with our band, that would be cool. |
That would be SOO awesome. I wonder if you guys are any good . No just kidding. Season starts April 24th, 2005. I can't wait!!!
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*FreeBird*
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9/8/2004 8:37:53 PM
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Knoebels
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9/8/2004 8:56:01 PM
So which one are you: drummer, vocalist, guitarist?
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*FreeBird*
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9/8/2004 10:26:37 PM
I am the lead guitarist.
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