Hank

Should we mention Flight Deck, too?

Yes, but there hasn't been one single page that didn't refer to SOB! (like almost all other topics used to)

"Good to the last drop!"

That is really a general statement - Vortex will be retired in the next few years. Heck, lots of rides will be retired in the next few years. I just still can't get over how some can throw away a multi-million dollar machine because they don't "like" it - to just toss it out, condemn it to kingdom come, think they could do better. Those machines were state of the art for their time and need to be respected, as some regard them as their favorites. I saw that coaster in NJ floating out into the ocean. My children thought it was funny. I looked it up on RCDB and YouTube, and realized that it meant a lot to some - and to now see it just washed away was heart breaking. It was nothing special, but to some it was "everything".

News story from Toledo news station WNWO......... http://www.northwestohio.com/news/story.aspx?id=816904#.UIhReMXBFGc

We used to have a local newspaper. here in Toledo. called THE SHOPPER HERALD. They had a few "sayings" for things that were quite different than commonly used phrases. I believe this thread would have spawned the following "saying" on the front page of that paper, directly under any of the de-construction photos...... "That's a couple of too bads"

A few things to watch for if installing a giant wheel..... How will it look from outside the park? (will it block the current skyline?) How will the regions weather affect operations? (please note that strong winds and harsh conditions in the winter could mean repair expenses) These wheels are very popular right now, but what about 5 or 10 years down the road? (KI used to have a ferris wheel or two - what happened to them?)

^ I know. It was just my chance to be ****y for a change.

^ but is it tap water or bottled water? And at what pressure is it applied to the track for optimum performance?

Question..... Are the lift hill chains left on the track during the winter? Also...... Is anything applied to the track before summer, during the summer season, and after closing (for protection during winter)? And, if so, how is it done? Is there a machine built to do this task? Is stuff just applied with a brush? I'd like to know.

Well, the sale made our local TV news..... http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/19771333/ohio-amusement-park-selling-pieces-of-coaster

The steel will become your 2014 Kia. How dare you make fun of my mode of transportation!

Seeing all that wood - and yet it wasn't positioned the proper way so as to let the ride operate safely. So sad.

I agree. It's just like the movie The Towering Inferno - They never thought about a rescue from the upper floors.

I guess these rides are down for the count! http://www.toledoblade.com/business/2012/10/06/WindSeeker-remains-idle-during-malfunction-probe.html

CP on Sunday - less of a crowd. Go online and study the park map. You'll have a good time. No rain is predicted but it will be chilly with a high temp of only 53. The park is on the lake, so it will be even cooler. Take a jacket and if you wear glasses, take a head strap or you won't be let on certain rides. With it being that cool, stay off the water rides, even if they're open.

Big in 2014 - increased food prices, parking prices, and admission prices! And no exchanging salt - no matter how many grains - for U. S. dollars!

Vortex is nice to look at. That's all I've got to say.

Nice detailed TR. Thank you.

Your original question is about what would bring more crowds, not what is your favorite ride of yore. I don't believe anything new (or old) brings in that many more people, however, a new attraction and/or coaster can fulfill that requirement, depending on your expectations of the term "crowd". Now if you could dictate the weather each day and maybe lower ticket & food prices.......

Don't mess with this coaster - it is sacred!

What site do you think this is? TPR? (the closest thing we have to TPR is Terpy, but that's a whole other ballgame) Ouch! Now, that hurt. Terp, who thought he was better than that. Terpy IS better than that - hence, the other ballgame! It's all positive!

What site do you think this is? TPR? (the closest thing we have to TPR is Terpy, but that's a whole other ballgame)

I know - so who all was on that last train?

I have a question..... Does anyone know for sure who was the last person to ride Son of Beast?