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Lafayette Square Mall is not coming back! I'm not saying that with any disregards or bad feelings to the area or the Mall. Believe me I've been a patron to this mall since way back. I once was an employee there, and spent alot of my youth there which made for good and bad memories. The reason I say there is no chance for it now is every store known to man has passed through it's gates. It's now a spot to host things as mass. liquidation sales, almost like a big flea market. Xtreme will really not help it's chances. I will still always remember a time when this mall was all we had around , and the line to see Santa Claus was an hour plus.

That first picture brings me back. I haven't been since the casino was added but, really enjoyed this resort. We traveled from Bloomingtn and, got to see one of the Dolly Llama's many homes. I really enjoyed this TR thanks for sharing.

^ Dido for me. I was looking forward to this since it was the "Third coming" thread. I'm almost sure anyone lucky enough to go isn't gonna give them up though.

"Sold out" Bummer . I did get my passes re-newed in time so hurry up April 17.

Caribean Cove is probably what your thinking of. It's located just south of 96th on Michigan Rd. inside of a Holiday Inn.

Thanks for spending all this time to put together such a wonderfull and detailed trip report. Has anyone ever told you that you could be a spokesman for these parks? I can only hope your getting some rest now. I'll look forward to reading and watching the rest later. Thanks again Avatar for taking us along with you.

The Beast was running extra fast that night. It seemed not to slow down till the second lift.

Hello everybody (Dr. Nicholes ) Well indianapoliswomen, and myself went to check out the '08 haunt for ourselves last night. We both love to ride rollercoasters after dark, and since KI is so nice to accomadate this we never turn it down. We left home around 5:00 and arrived about 7:30. The ride list as follows. Vortex 15 min. wait mid-train Beast 30 min. wait second seat BLSC 40 min. wait last car. Why so long? The launch in front of us got stuck. Son of Beast which I would of drove two hours just to ride. However the line was real short when we got in. These two immature kids (who seem to like follows everywhere) were arguing, and pushing made this ride a very long wait. For the record we were very dissapointed w\security who took stories from both parties, yet never ejected either even after smoking a cigg. right in the guys face. The security gaurds had to come up there twice, and they were still allowed to ride before us. Well anyways we rode, and then rode again with a 10 min. wait this time, both times front seat. Racer walkon second seat. It was great to return after two months. The web cam just dos'nt do Dimondback justice. Saw a couple familiar faces. Capt. Nemo at The Beast, and Cory Butcher in front of Racer. Long drive home but safe, and sound. I can't wait to come back the 1st with the kids. Happy Halloween everybody.

Hey some one was paying attention, and it was'nt me. Yes what I meant to say was it's only 194 miles both there and back so cut the miles in half, but 32 hours driving was about right. Thanks tigellinus.

The first year that que was a 2 hour plus wait, all the way to the entrance. Which I was happy to wait for cause I did, and still do think it's an awsome ride. In my opinion I'd still wait two hours for FD before waiting two hours for Firehawk.

Well let's see 9 visits this year. At 194 miles one way, that's 3,492 miles traveled, and 36 hours spent traveling. Was it worth it? Yes, every minute. Ok IBEW was completely correct. 125 miles so thats 2,250 miles. Added another trip since then, and another 250 miles, plus 4 hours driving. Wow no wonder I'm so confused.

As gasoline drops Natural Gas expected to be increasing. Just a reminder heating season is coming up, get those furnaces checked out. (Heatguy who just had to)

Great trip report. Like Interp. said that's what it's all about. I'll be draggin my dad along next year for his 50, if he want's to or not. I get a little crazy over those Notre Dame games too. (now that we're actually winning some) Happy belated 40 here's to 40 more.

Hey this is cool being my daughter's birth-day. When she was asked what she wanted to do for her B-day she replied " I want to go to Kings Island " so of corse I said sure. Which brings me to a quick question. Will there be any rides open in Nick-U?

Thanks for reading. No nothing confirmed. A couple years ago a police officer said he spotted a croc in the river an investigation was done with no results. Yes this city is booming more cranes than I thought were possible (Terpy). With 2012 the Super Bowl approaching I won't reconize the view as it is now. Avatar lives in a great historic area which is noted as the oldest part of the city. Here is a few more pics recently taken from downtown. remember them as they are, it's going to change.

This is pretty far from the original trip report, but something I thought was worthy of sharing. It's somthing you might want to check out if your ever in the majestic city of Indianapolis. My family and I try to fit this in to a busy schedule at least once a month during the summer months. Without further adue I bring the pictures to you. We walk from the zoo which is convienently located our home. Crossing over White river bridge. There is an abundece of wildlife in White river, and the once a while reported sighting of a crocodile. The Art museum of Indianapolis is extrordinary, but the canal boasts a wide variety of artwork itself. These peices represent something from other counties across the state. If artwork is not your thing thats fine. You have to love this though. It's a steam powered clock that plays back home again in Indiana from whistles atop it on the hour. Very cool. When your ready to sit, and float down the canal rent a paddle boat. It's quit a work out but a fun one. If that's not enough just remember it also hosts the NCAA hall of fame the zoo, and White River state Gardens. Well just wanted to show you guys what we do in between our trips to KI hope you enjoyed.

I asked this question on KIC day. They said it was just the way the designer planned it up. Personaly I think one color would have been more approriate. Cost was probably more the issue.

Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" Two places you can hear this song KI and my MP3 list.

I was telling my co-worker about this today. He said his parents in NC are expirencing the same thing.

Reg. Unl. now at 3.26 a gallon. Pretty sure this won't last long.

We once rode it 4 times without stepping off. I had to sit down for about a half an hour.

Not sure about the Ohio market. Were paying 3.36 for unl. Why does this sound cheap?

April, Forth 2008 I actually found this site researching the new coaster for 2009. When I went to the KIC day this year I was refered to as "Newbie" instead of Sean which was cool w/me.

What would help is some booking some great acts. I saw when this park opened they were going to have an Eagle's concert. That's great but something like Jimmy Buffet with peolpe that follow him all over the country. I don't really know how much that would bring in. But places like Verizon wirless in Noblesville brings in people from all the surronding states for just a four hour show. I think it would be awsome to mix amusement parks with a great concert.

I figured at this rate this thread will reach around 6500 posts by completion. Amazing!