loriu
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11/15/2006 10:28:17 AM
We had a pretty good year and visited a lot of new parks. We visited:
Cedar Point (2x) Geauga Lake (3x) Kennywood (5x) Conneaut Lake Dollywood - new Nascar Speed Park - new SFoG Family Kingdom - new Myrtle Beach Pavilion - new Carowinds - new Holiday World Beech Bend - new Little A-Merrick-A - new Riverview Park - new Noah's Ark - new Mt. Olympus - new Timber Falls - new Como Town - new The Park at the Mall of America - new Valleyfair - new Arnolds Park - new Adventureland, Iowa - new Kiddieland - new Michigan's Adventure - new Fun Spot - new Kings Island (2 days)
So where did you go?
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coaster05
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11/15/2006 10:44:30 AM
I have some "fond" memories of 2006. Is that the same?
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coaster05
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11/15/2006 10:56:20 AM
After I thought about it, it is not the same sorry for the sarcasm.
SFSTL Michigans Adventure Holiday World Beech Bend Legoland Chessington Oakwood Coney Beach Alton Towers Drayton Manor South Pier Southport Blackpool Pleasurewood Hills Lightwater Valley Joyland Great Yarmouth Thorpe Tusenfryd Liseberg Erieview Waldameer Conneaut Idlewild Hersheypark Indiana Beach Cedar Point Knoebels Dorney IOA Universal Magic Kingdom Epcot Busch Gardens Africa Cypress Animal Kingdom MGM
-------------------- Aug 24 2006 A new level of fanboydom by MRC.
"True but my niece isn't going to get any more out of Disney they she dose out of Story land. Not to mention Story land has more rides and is on the same lever customer service wise."
Coaster Count-273 Wood-75
Message updated 11/15/2006 10:57:09 AM by coaster05
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PhantomNik
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11/15/2006 3:06:14 PM
Wow! You guys really do some serious traveling for all the parks you visit! I honestly wish I had more free time (and also more vacation days!) to go to more parks. My list is going to pale by comparison, but here goes:
Kennywood (5 times, including one trip to PFN) Cedar Point Dorney Park Six Flags Great Adventure - NEW!
Yep, only one new park for me this year, but it was quite the park to hit, as El Toro alone was well worth the 6+ hour drive!
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nyeboy9
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11/15/2006 4:04:23 PM
I didn't go to many parks this year.
Dollywood x2 Epcot x2 MGM Studios Kings Island
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Scott
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11/15/2006 6:35:43 PM
I had a lame park season since I blew all my money in europe.
SDS, WOF, Celbration city.
Socal parks.
WDW.
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coaster05
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11/15/2006 6:37:35 PM
Lets see... Europe or American Amusement parks. That's a real toughie
You definately had the better summer its just too bad you couldn't get European Amusement parks.
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Koz2393
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11/15/2006 7:07:42 PM
I was busy only CP and Coney Island
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Hercules
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11/15/2006 7:34:33 PM
Six Flags Great Adventure (bunch of times) The Great Escape (twice) Rye Playland Busch Gardens Williamsburg (twice) Dorney Park Hoffman's Playland (three times, never open)
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coaster05
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11/15/2006 7:53:54 PM
^Knoebles? That was really you wasn't it?
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Hercules
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11/15/2006 9:17:06 PM
Oh yeah. Knobel's.
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Swimace
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11/15/2006 9:39:47 PM
Animal Kingdom MGM (x2) EPCOT (x2) Magic Kingdom IOA/Universal Studios- Grad Bash Parc Asterix
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Animan1
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11/15/2006 10:08:18 PM
BGT SWO SFGAm Kennywood Hersheypark
3 new parks and 2 that are old favorites.
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larrygator
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11/15/2006 11:03:36 PM
SFGAdv (6 times) SFAmerica Holiday World Beech Bend * Camden Park * Chessington * Oakwood * Coney Beach * Alton Towers * Drayton Manor * South Pier at Blackpool * Southport * Blackpool Pleasure Beach * Pleasurewood Hills * Lightwater Valley * Joyland * Great Yarmouth * Thorpe * Tusenfryd * Liseberg * Bowcraft * all Myrtle Beach parks * all Ocean City parks * Reheboth Beach * Canobie * Funtown Splashtown * Palace Playland * Clark's Trading Post * Disneyland * DCA * Knott's SFMM Knoebels (2x)
not as many new coasters as 2005, but a lot of new parks
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Scott
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11/16/2006 12:20:32 AM
Quote: coaster05 said: Lets see... Europe or American Amusement parks. That's a real toughie
You definately had the better summer its just too bad you couldn't get European Amusement parks. |
Oh, I would much rather spend time in europe than I would at cedar point. I was just stating that it is quite expensive in europe, so I saw less us parks.
Also, if I do get the opportunity to visit euuropean parks, I wouldn't do it with 50 tools who ride kiddie coasters just to boost their count. I'd do the parks at my own pace.
Message updated 11/17/2006 6:43:43 PM by Scott
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Hercules
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11/16/2006 12:29:08 AM
Quote: Scott said: Also, if I do get the opportunity to visit euuropean parks, I wouldn't do it with 50 tools who ride kiddie coasters just to boost their count. I'd do the parks at my own pace. |
OHHHHHHH!!!!! I LOVE that!!!! Totally burned!
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BobFunland
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11/16/2006 12:47:35 AM
Quote: Scott said: Also, if I do get the opportunity to visit euuropean parks, I wouldn't do it with 50 tools who ride kiddie coasters just to boost their count. I'd do the parks at my own pace. |
funny, cause "your own pace" would cost you more money and take you more time
oh I'll edit this to actually contribute to the original intent of the thread tomorrow
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Message updated 11/16/2006 12:48:08 AM by BobFunland
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coaster05
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11/16/2006 7:39:22 AM
Quote: Scott said: Oh, I would much rather spend time in europe than I would at cedar point. I was just stating that it is quite expensive in europe, so I saw less u.s parks.
Also, if I do get the opportunity to visit euuropean parks, I wouldn't do it with 50 tools who ride kiddie coasters just to boost their count. I'd do the parks at my own pace. |
First half I totally agree and I hope you understood my sarcasm about which is cooler touring Europe or American parks and obviously it's Europe.
Second half, please don't tell me you are one of those "I would have more credits, but I Don't Ride Kiddie Coasters" guys. The kiddie coaster credit runs in the UK were hilarious, as they are in almost any park where they have a kiddie coaster. Seeing a whole train full of adults on a wacky worm is a highlight for me.
Message updated 11/16/2006 10:44:12 AM by coaster05
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Hercules
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11/16/2006 4:25:04 PM
Just because someone doesn't ride kiddie coasters doesn't mean they are a "I would have more credits, but I don't ride kiddie coasters" person. I tend not to ride kiddie coasters, and I probably won't on the Mid-West trip. It's pretty much just because I don't give a crap about the number of credits I have. I just want to ride good coasters.
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BobFunland
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11/16/2006 4:43:47 PM
You say that now, but just wait...
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Hercules
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11/16/2006 4:59:39 PM
Nah. I'm thinking about being designated picture taker. I think Little Titans will be the dirtiest I will get.
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RCGenius
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11/16/2006 7:36:59 PM
Hersheypark - 4x + I worked there all season
Dorney Park
Knoebels
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coaster05
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11/16/2006 7:44:49 PM
Quote: Hercules said: Just because someone doesn't ride kiddie coasters doesn't mean they are a "I would have more credits, but I don't ride kiddie coasters" person. I tend not to ride kiddie coasters, and I probably won't on the Mid-West trip. It's pretty much just because I don't give a crap about the number of credits I have. I just want to ride good coasters. |
That's why I was saying don't tell me you are one of those guys. If he just doesn't ride kiddies,(like I know you don't Herc) then that's cool. Its those people who ask your dredits, you tell them, then they respond with "I would have more but I don't ride" If you don't care either way thats cool. I was just asking.
Personally I find them funny, I count them and I really don't care if your count is higher or lower then mine it is just fun to count.
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Hercules
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11/16/2006 7:54:17 PM
I'm sorry. It just sounded like you were accusing.
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BobFunland
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11/16/2006 8:46:15 PM
doesn't get any easier than this, thanks Ted!
11/26/2006 Boomers 11/4/2006 Six Flags Over Georgia 10/27/2006 Six Flags Over Georgia 10/22/2006 Sea World Florida 10/21/2006 Busch Gardens Africa 10/21/2006 Cypress Gardens Adventure Park 10/20/2006 Disney Epcot 10/20/2006 Disney Magic Kingdom 10/19/2006 Universal Studios Florida 10/19/2006 Universal Islands of Adventure 10/18/2006 Disney MGM Studios 10/18/2006 Disney Animal Kingdom 10/18/2006 Disney Epcot 10/13/2006 Six Flags Over Georgia 10/1/2006 Six Flags Over Georgia 9/16/2006 Paramount's Carowinds 9/15/2006 Jeepers 9/15/2006 Jeepers 8/27/2006 Six Flags America 8/26/2006 Funtown Pier 8/26/2006 Gillian's Wonderland Pier 8/26/2006 Jenkinson's Boardwalk 8/26/2006 Morey's Piers 8/26/2006 Playland 8/26/2006 Blackbeard's Cave 8/26/2006 Casino Pier 8/26/2006 Six Flags Great Adventure 8/26/2006 Steel Pier 8/25/2006 Six Flags America 8/19/2006 Six Flags Magic Mountain 8/18/2006 Knott's Berry Farm 8/17/2006 Six Flags Magic Mountain 8/15/2006 Nascar Café 8/14/2006 New York, New York Hotel 8/14/2006 Adventuredome 8/13/2006 Stratosphere Tower 8/12/2006 Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino 8/12/2006 Scandia Amusement Park 7/4/2006 Six Flags Great Adventure 7/3/2006 Clementon Amusement Park 7/2/2006 Six Flags Over Georgia 5/27/2006 Family Kingdom Amusement Park 5/27/2006 Myrtle Beach Grand Prix 5/27/2006 Myrtle Beach Pavillion 5/26/2006 Six Flags Over Georgia 5/26/2006 Funsville 5/20/2006 Six Flags Over Georgia 5/17/2006 Indiana Beach 5/16/2006 Six Flags Great America 5/15/2006 Holiday World 5/5/2006 Beech Bend 5/5/2006 Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom 4/27/2006 Six Flags Magic Mountain 4/26/2006 Six Flags Magic Mountain 4/23/2006 Lake Winnepesaukah 4/22/2006 Six Flags Over Georgia 4/18/2006 Myrtle Beach Pavillion 4/18/2006 Myrtle Beach Grand Prix 4/16/2006 Six Flags Over Georgia 4/1/2006 Six Flags Over Georgia 3/30/2006 Six Flags Over Georgia 3/21/2006 Busch Gardens Africa 3/20/2006 Disney Magic Kingdom 3/20/2006 Disney Epcot 3/19/2006 Universal Islands of Adventure 3/19/2006 Universal Studios Florida 3/18/2006 Disney Magic Kingdom 3/18/2006 Disney MGM Studios 3/18/2006 Disney Animal Kingdom 3/17/2006 Sea World Florida 3/17/2006 Old Town 3/17/2006 Cypress Gardens Adventure Park 3/12/2006 Six Flags Over Georgia 3/5/2006 Six Flags Over Georgia 3/4/2006 Six Flags Over Georgia 2/4/2006 Myrtle Beach Grand Prix 1/13/2006 Sea World Florida 1/13/2006 Wild Adventures
(copied from my calendar at coasterfanatics.com)
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Hercules
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11/16/2006 9:21:33 PM
Quote: BobFunland said: 8/27/2006 Six Flags America 8/26/2006 Funtown Pier 8/26/2006 Gillian's Wonderland Pier 8/26/2006 Jenkinson's Boardwalk 8/26/2006 Morey's Piers 8/26/2006 Playland 8/26/2006 Blackbeard's Cave 8/26/2006 Casino Pier 8/26/2006 Six Flags Great Adventure 8/26/2006 Steel Pier 8/25/2006 Six Flags America
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Thanks for the call ass.
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larrygator
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11/16/2006 10:32:36 PM
^agreed
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coaster05
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11/16/2006 11:19:19 PM
^I will be hooking up with Larry a couple times this summer for NY. So Herc you are also invited. I think Joe believes he is special due to all his TPR fanboys so he can turn up his nose at us commoners.
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BobFunland
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11/16/2006 11:23:17 PM
hahah guys, its not like I had anyone on that trip! You know it was a last minute thing!!! oh well Ive learned from my mistake
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coaster05
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11/16/2006 11:24:56 PM
BTW Joe that list is just insanely long. I don't know how you were ever able to do your research on the history of paper fasteners and how to file them.
Message updated 11/16/2006 11:29:04 PM by coaster05
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