SOB_TOM

The car does not scrape the catwalk. That is the positioner wheel hitting the guide rails on the bottom of the track. When TG was repainted, they just painted over the old paint, therefor making it a primer. Actually, when it comes to valley rides, you DO build the lift going up the hill to save on money for lift supports. Last time I checked, TG's lift DOES go up the valley wall. TG is going nowhere. Its a really bad spot for anything other than a short coaster. As for land that KI owns that direction: Gun is pretty much the edge of that property. Behind there is nothing but storage areas (which need to be kept) and a couple greenhouses. SOB doesnt have turnstyles? What are those things in the Gun exit that go back and forth? Decoration? Come on people, lets use common sense in these discussions PLEASE.

Where exactly is the ride rusting? All I ever see that looks remotely like rust is the primer paint, which happens to be dark red. The "creaking" noise going up the lift is the anti-rollbacks, and those are almost as loud as Firehawks.

I dont ride defensively on Beast, Racer, or any other woodie that I have ridden. Granted, I dont have much on the woodie side, but SOB is the only one that I have ever ridden defensively.

I said it from the outset: There is no reason that you HAVE to ride a ride defensively. A ride like that deserves a match if its wood, molten lava if its steel.

But ask yourself this question: WHY should you need tips in order to ride a ride?

6 Hrs the opening year of FOF. Never again.

BTW, I would like to thank Pat Mize and my fiance' for helping me with the team name. And BTW, we did run out of smokes that day.

Dont argue symantics with Ryan. He knows more.

That is not a quote from the park. That is a quote from the manufacturer to get the park to install the part. And the manufacturer will tell you that the new part is not a cure-all.

Why was everyone surprised when I asked a legit question? Thought about asking my second question first actually: "Who here played hockey, and as a follow up, what were your penalty minutes?"

To my knowledge, the park has NEVER made a statement saying that after a part/downtime is finished, then the ride will run better. No matter what you think about rides or machines, there are NO magical parts that you install to make the ride 100% reliable. Remember, these are huge machines, with complex algorithms and moving parts. Wear and tear does take a toll, as well as other factors (heat, humidity, ect.)

I go to work, and a dead topic revives. What do I have to do, stay at the computer all day!?

Just Drop Zone. Wait, woulnt that mean its working? Im confused...

Actually, thats an old theory on how the Earth CAN lose its magnetic field. If the core switches direction of rotation, or stops, the Earth will lose its atmosphere. Something like that.

I know what happened. Quite simple actually: When the brakes almost failed, there was a depolarization of the upper atmosphere, causing the core of the Earth to change its axial spinning by 15 degrees, therefor reversing the effect of magnets for approx .0005 seconds. During this time, Drop Zone was 10 feet of the ground and dropping. See? All makes sense.

Ever have one of those scary flashback moments, and you just know its going to worry you through the working experience? I think I just had one.

I dont know how many people remember this one, but back when BB first opened, there was a small challenge between PKIC and the old PKIU on Coolengata. I would like to see something like that come back. As for backstagein BB, trust me on this one, all thats back there are some pipes, and a few pumps. Thats about it. Oh, and spiders.

No, no 6`4 300 lbs. guy ran into it. I AM 6`4, however, and the raft I Was trying to catch at work weighed no less than 300X2 lbs. Does that count? Edit: Oh God, the more I think about this, the more Im wondering weither I am the anti-Palmer. Im not good at QB, but Im pretty good as a first baseman in baseball.....

The ironic thing about me in the Palmer jersey all day is the day previous, I was cleared to get off of crutches for a right knee problem..... Good pictures, good trip report, and no, I dont sign Carson's autograph anymore. My lawyer says thats a bad move.

And if a certain SOB wouldnt have given em water at said Beast tour, they probabily would have been the dead version of dead. Oh yeah, it did take Ryan all day to get that star shot (those of you who were present for the video presentation know what Im talking about)

So wait, are you saying that the Rosebowl is like meeting OSU inside a giant stadium, and forgetting your pads?

Gatta envy the young ones. Get their kicks harassing their elders. Thank whoever you believe in that Im 22.

That just needs a little Jesus and TLC...... Possibly one last miracle from Jesus to help. How rich ARE these members? Maybe I need to start sending my local Boy/Girl Scout troop to their neck of the woods.....

I would like to reiterate Ryan's post, I would love to work KI's haunted house. However, instead of my loyality to the site, my loyality is torn between friends: One got me started at St. Rita's (incidentally Ryan then came up with us) or my other friend who owns the WEBN haunted house. Way too many decisions to make right now. Probabily see ya at St. Rita's with Ryan, Danielle (fiance`) and my other friends!

It was something that a family MIGHT try. Not to mention that she stood up. I dont care how old a kid is, if he/she stands up on a ride, that kid might just be mentally challenged or just missing a few brain cells.