jcgoble3

I love Mantis, and I don't have any problems with it. And yes, I'm a guy.

9/8 will actually be the day I test out my new cargo shorts.

Great report and photos! What is the sequence of soundtracks on WindSeeker? I can't figure it out because I don't recognize most of them.

I interpreted his statement as meaning that single-train operation was used on all of the backward rides.

Correct... so far.

KI doesn't do this, including on Racer since 2008, because Ohio law mandates that all amusement rides must be operated strictly in compliance with ALL manufacturer recommendations, meaning that trains cannot be turned backwards unless the manufacturer specifically recommends turning the train backwards.

Relevant definitions in the law, §2915.01(UU), (VV), and (WW) O.R.C.: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2915.01v1 and http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2915.01v2 (a new version of the overall section takes effect Wednesday, but the paragraphs relevant to this discussion are not changing) The way I see it: Any programming that causes a machine to refuse to give up a win until a certain amount of money is taken makes it a slot machine and thus gambling. Those empty boxes that you get at the iPod claw games qualify as a "redeemable voucher" that can be obtained with a single play, which means legally they cannot be redeemed for a prize exceeding $10 in value and thus those games are illegal. (insert IANAL disclaimer)

False. Carowinds' WindSeeker stalled earlier this season.

Banshee is a family ride?

^ Is WWC really 90 minutes, or was somebody playing with the wait time sign? If it was really 90 minutes, the line would reach all the way out to the entrance and possibly spill out into the midway.

Your first three pictures can't be seen because they were moved or deleted. Otherwise, nice photos!

*looks up* Yeah, you're right. Surprised no one caught that until now.

Same in NASCAR.

Good for you. My alma mater lost 48–10.

Per transaction, I think (but check first).

She'll either be scarred for life or ready for anything after that.

...if you round down. It seems that nowadays, sales tax is typically rounded to the nearest penny, be it up or down. When I was a kid, sales tax was always rounded up; 6% tax on $1.01 was seven cents, not six. Anyone here (see, I Terpy-proofed it) know why that change was made?

Six Flags apparently does not consider Surf Dog a coaster: https://content.sixflags.com/comingin2014/magicmountain/kids-area-expansion/

Only holders of a Platinum Pass, which IIRC costs the same at all parks, get those perks at CP. Regular passholders get nothing but admission, and CP does not have a Gold level, only regular and Platinum.

From CP's Twitter: I wonder if we could see the same type of payment plan here at KI during the fall sale? Last year they offered a payment plan, but not until after the fall sale ended.

Thanks for the comment!

Fact: Monopoly is one of the worst games ever invented.

I think CP's Soak City has a couple, but I'm not sure on that.

Same as here. I use jcgoble3 practically everywhere except Wookieepedia, where for some reason I registered as Master Jonathan.

Not that debate again...