violakat03 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Pout. I finally get to see the webcam during the day (usually it's not working when I look at it) and it would figure that they don't appear to be running tests. I have yet to catch a train on the track on the webcam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiocoasterman Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Just a random question did anyone see how long it took to drain the splashdown pool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firehawkboy Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 ^ Well I read somewhere that on Griffon, it takes about 10-12 minutes to fully drain it. I don't know if that's the same for DB, but I guess that would give you a guesstimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIFAN! Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 So why didn't they just wait till the landscape was done to fill the splashdown for the first time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveTheSmurfRide Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 So why didn't they just wait till the landscape was done to fill the splashdown for the first time? Probably so that they could test it with the trains to see exactly what it would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIFAN! Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Ya thats kinda what I figured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I wonder if for grass they'll use sod or seed? It seems there won't be a need for a sprinkler system... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchu Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 My guess would be seed. Sodding is a bit more involved. Rolling out lush, beautiful, green, ready-to-go grass and laying it down piece by piece can be a bit expensive. Then again, it gives you your desired result much more quickly. Though, I suppose much of the answer to "seed or sod" will depend on just how much of either they'll need. The more rocks, boulders, trees etc that occupy the area, the less grass they'll need to fill the remaining space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 ^Thanks. It makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racerrider Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 well i don't know if they still do this, but when i moved to dayton in '99 they had these giant rolls of sod that they layed down, but when i moved to c-bus in '05, they had little 2ft by 4ft rectangles they layed down, which got moved around when it rained unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIFAN! Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I wonder if for grass they'll use sod or seed? It seems there won't be a need for a sprinkler system... Haha there sure won't because the snake playing in that pool is known to make a big splash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I would imagine they will hydroseed the area. Very cost effective and great results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveTheSmurfRide Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I say they roll out the AstroTurf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsteele Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I would say we will know more on that depending on how much longer they wait....and if they plan on having it growing by opening day. Time will tell very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I say they roll out the AstroTurf. Ah, yes. Another homage to our friends, the Brady Bunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I say they roll out the AstroTurf. Ah, yes. Another homage to our friends, the Brady Bunch! Hahahaha One of our families favorite shows...well my moms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaman Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Well, if they do astroturf it up, I'd be more than happy to take care of the mowing for the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 ^ good luck with the business in this economy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIFAN! Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I'm sure the person (people) who mow KI's grass gets a decent wage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaman Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 ^ good luck with the business in this economy When I first read this, I didn't catch the sarcastic wink at the end so I was sitting at my computer dumbfounded until I realized it was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhudson17 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 that would be A LOT of grass to mow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveTheSmurfRide Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 that would be A LOT of grass to mow. Hopefully they don't mow it like the workers in the original Roller Coaster Tycoon game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiocoasterman Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Haha that a funny one! Here is a picture of the rocks I circled and also looks to be a crane for them as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCryptRaider Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I say they roll out the AstroTurf. Oh god, no no no no no. Please, dear Lord, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I say they roll out the AstroTurf. Oh god, no no no no no. Please, dear Lord, no. Somebody doesnt like astroturf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballfreak Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I have never been on astroturf but i know i hate the turf that alot of high schools are getting for their football fields. I like it all natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCryptRaider Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I say they roll out the AstroTurf. Oh god, no no no no no. Please, dear Lord, no. Somebody doesnt like astroturf ME NO LIKES ASTROTURF! [/hulk] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 The following is NOT a political comment, but a mere statement of fact. A former President of the United States often boasted he had had Astroturf in the back of his pick-up truck. Then came an all-knowing wink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWildman424 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 They planted the grass last fall after the splashdown was done being poured. There are many pictures of the area with a decent amount of grass while they were just starting vertical construction. There will be little to no need for any more seed or sod because the grass will just grow back once it gets warm enough. They did a very nice job keeping the area clear of machinery so the grass that's already there won't be disturbed. There will probably be some places that will need to be re-done, but most of it has been taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCryptRaider Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 They planted the grass last fall after the splashdown was done being poured. There are many pictures of the area with a decent amount of grass while they were just starting vertical construction. There will be little to no need for any more seed or sod because the grass will just grow back once it gets warm enough. They did a very nice job keeping the area clear of machinery so the grass that's already there won't be disturbed. There will probably be some places that will need to be re-done, but most of it has been taken care of. I do remember during last year's Haunt, there was grass. That is IF I remember correctly.. Maybe I remember the grass from one of my visits in July? Who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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