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The crew for Diamondback got much more into the groove of things last night and had trains moving much faster than any time I had seen this year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

However, you are talking about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We have had Mac n cheese more times since the noodle was put in the park. (No joke.) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I did see #Jonathan. It's a must do. You can hug #Jonathan and it does not try to run away. #KIBigNoodle Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We missed seeing you today Jonathan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I love Dollywood. I think we are heading there in December. I wish I could swing the cost for the trip prior to it. Mystery Mine is one of my all time favorites. It's such a neat ride, it's fun. Tennessee Tornado is an ok ride, but absolutely love the theming of it. Do they still have with eagles exhibit? That was one feature I love about the park. The times I have gone to Dollywood, I have never gone to see a show. I don't have a reason as to why aside from the fact I will ride Mystery Mine over and over. I cannot imagine a friendlier park. In my opinion, it's far better than any park I have been to. I think Kings Island has really stepped up their game over recent years, but are light years behind Dollywood. Glad you had a good time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just a reminder my daughter is doing Coasting For Kids and can use your help! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Banshee is not purple, it's Mystic Red. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Weather dog had same forecast as this morning. I am beginning to think she won't fly away due to wind, but be swept away by a flood. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My cousin always says, "don't go away angry, just go away." Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I hope weather dog is not gone due to windy conditions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I took the weather suggestion to heart and asked my dog what the weather was like today. She went outside dry and came back in wet. I can share her forecasts as time allows. Her future forecasts are a little "ruff" to be too accurate, however, she's always right on target as far as current weather. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My daughter is collecting for Coasting for Kids. Please help if you can! Thank you Dee for setting her up and Michael for donating already! http://support.gktw.org/site/TR/CoastingForKids/General?px=1225213&pg=personal&fr_id=1236 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I wanted to mention something after reading the posts from TheBeast1116. If you (anyone on this forum, not singling out TheBeast1116) are a minor looking to meet up, please make sure you tell your parents. If they are not comfortable with you meeting people from online please be obedient. Your folks love you and want you to be safe. I am an adult. Even when my daughter and I did the first meet up, I let someone know we were meeting up with people from this forum. It's just necessary to be safe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I love your trip reports. Great pics too. I wish I had the ability to remember the details like you do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You can buy men's cargo pants and wear them. It's a fabulous fashion statement, too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Screamin Demon and I was terrified to go upside down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was hoping she'd read my comment. Hahahaha I got even later. It's always fun to be able to aggravate each other. I even told her that she should give up that seat because Mother's Day was Sunday. She would not budge. lol it's all fun and games until someone gets 84 on Banshee Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's June 6, 7 and 8th at 7:00. It's at Van Buren Middle School in Kettering. Tickets are $10 adults and $7 for children (not sure age for the children). Beastie1980 should be there on the 16th too later in the evening after practice. She will bring a card for you with the information on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Are you going to be in another play or musical any time soon? If so, please post and we will do our best to go. We (my daughter Katie and I) really enjoy seeing plays and musicals. I know we are planning to see Tarzan June 7 in the Dayton area that beastie1980 is in. We wanted to go see Wizard of Oz a month or so ago near Cincinnati that Gator was in, but we had plans to help my mom. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think we are going the evening of the 16th as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Friday May 9, 2014. I left work at 11:00, picked up Zach and Katie and headed to the park. Our plan was to get there early enough to see the Gabriel Taylor statue unveiling, but we did not get there until 2:15. I had the privilege of meeting Gabriel's mom. My heart broke for her. I cannot imagine losing a child. I would think this statue would be a mix of joy and sadness and all kinds of emotions. I hugged her because where words fail, hugs fit. We also had the privilege to meet and speak with the artist Gavin Bruce. What a really nice man. I had emailed him to make sure he was going to be at the unveiling because Katie is really into sculpting. He said he would be and would gladly meet her. When we were talking to him, he told her about the process of how he made the statue. He gave her suggestions of things to learn like welding to help open different techniques. He even gave her his business card so she could ask questions because he knew she was put on the spot. I really appreciate him taking the time to talk to her. We ran into several KICers at the park. So I do not offend someone by forgetting them I won't name names. Zach, Katie and I marathoned Banshee. I ended up with 12 rides on Banshee, 3 of which were front row. We left the park and had lunch at Taco Bell and met up with Melanie and Melissa. I love that they will drive down to meet us! Even if it rained or stormed. We were going to meet just to hang out. I know people suggest I password protect my phone. However I would miss shots like these A few KICers saving a road from being stomped. New Bat logo on trains looks sharp! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have only done a few videos so maybe I should look into doing a few. I will have to think about that. . Thanks to you and OhioColt for putting that thought in my head. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

May 4, 2014 Long story short, Shrek ended at 10:00 or so. Katie had to do tear down. Zach, Melissa and I ate a late dinner at Taco Bell then dropped off food to Katie at school. The plan was to go to Kings Island the next morning. We drop Zach off at Dee and Rick's for the night. Melissa and I went on a little tour if Greenfield including the Armed Forces Memorial. I will eventually get pics of this place. We then went back to wait at Katie's school and waited for Katie to finish. We waited and waited and waited. Katie came out to the car after 2:00 in the morning. One wonderful thing that happened was Melissa and I talked the entire time. I know people say teens are difficult to talk to. However, I think adults just fail to talk and ask questions that engage them enough to talk. We get up to go to Kings Island at 7:00 I think. We go pick up my friend Diane then head to the Chickens house to pick up Zach. Our plan was to follow them out to Kings Island. However, if you do not know this - we have yet to do anything without something going off course. It's almost comical to me. The Wednesday before Media Day Rick had to drive us back to Greenfield to get Katie's ID. On May 4, Rick forgot his wallet at home (we were not far from their house). Then we lost them because they forgot the tickets for Dee's grand kids. We meet up with Devan, Lindzey and Lindzey's friend Emily. Devan bought 6 rides on Xtreme Skyflyer. The first trip was Devan, Lindzey and Emily. I tried to video tape it, but unfortunately I must have hit stop. I was able to get pics. Melanie, Malem, Lucas showed up and several others throughout the day. This was to celebrate Melissa's birthday. Our 1 hour 45 minute dinner at Reds Hall of Fame Grille. Melissa drew My Little Pony drawings on most of the party hats. The natives get a bit restless. I want to say a huge thank you to the guys (specifically the males in the group). Thank you all for being so willing wear the party hats. It may seem like nothing to some and silly to others, but it made Melissa very happy. It's not as difficult to get gals to do something like this - thank you all too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have a few things to he caught up on. May 3, 2014 my daughter was in Shrek the Musical. Thank you to Melanie (momofbeastie1980) for meeting me in Richmond so we could take Melissa to see Shrek! I love you Katie and Melissa, but these are necessary. Thank you to some KICers that came to see Shrek. It truly means so much to me that you all came to support my daughter. We could not ask for a better group of people to call friends, but so much more like family. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk