faeriewench Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Smurfs by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr Me with my cousins. Off topic, on the far left is Troy, and in another month will be the 3rd year anniversary of his death. Since the weather has begun to become nicer, I am seeing a lot of bold, yet highly stupid, people with a bad case of spring fever on the roads driving like lunatics and it reminded me of Troy. Never drink and drive, and also even if you haven't touched a drop do not allow yourself ride as a passenger of a vehicle driven by a drunk (which is what happened to Troy). Many of my earliest KI memories involve him and his brothers. 18 Quote
LoraX Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss. I had three friends in 14 months killed due to drinking and driving in three separate accidents. I have seen the devastation it's left the families. I know it has to be hard for you. Two out of three were sober. This is Rob's vehicle. It's so not worth it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 13 Quote
homestar92 Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Me with my cousins. Off topic, on the far left is Troy, and in another month will be the 3rd year anniversary of his death. Since the weather has begun to become nicer, I am seeing a lot of bold, yet highly stupid, people with a bad case of spring fever on the roads driving like lunatics and it reminded me of Troy. Never drink and drive, and also even if you haven't touched a drop do not allow yourself ride as a passenger of a vehicle driven by a drunk (which is what happened to Troy). Many of my earliest KI memories involve him and his brothers. One of my best friends and coaster buddies was killed in a car wreck on the 4th of July, 2011. They hit a tree. None of the three young men in the vehicle survived. No alcohol was involved, just teenagers being stupid. I know how that experience feels. Drive safely, everyone. You aren't invincible, and no matter where you're going, it's better to get there a little more slowly than to get there in a body bag. 9 Quote
faeriewench Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Who remembers the Titanic exhibit? titanic5 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr 10 Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 I remeber it being there but I never went in it. I really really wish I would have now. 2 Quote
faeriewench Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Titanic Movie Tour by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr 6 Quote
Spectrum91 Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Not sure the year?? Based off Flight Commander (1990-1995) but no Action Theater (1994-Present), that'd put it somewhere from 1990 through 1993. Any other pictures from the same trip could help narrow that down though. 9 Quote
sikkinixx99 Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 1986 Mom and cousins. I took the picture. 9 Quote
faeriewench Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Zodiac is present here kingsisland2 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr I'm guessing this was taken 1985-86? (my dad doesn't even remember, lol) I forget when The Bat was originally removed, but you can see "footers" on the ground where it was. 14 Quote
sikkinixx99 Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Nice picture!! Loved the Zodiac. 1 Quote
faeriewench Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 I didn't know I liked the Smurfs THAT much. Picture 009 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr 10 Quote
MantisMan Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 I forget when The Bat was originally removed, but you can see "footers" on the ground where it was. I think it was announced in late '84 and was remove in '85. I think. 1 Quote
faeriewench Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 titanic2 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr 5 Quote
Spectrum91 Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Zodiac is present here kingsisland2 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr I'm guessing this was taken 1985-86? (my dad doesn't even remember, lol) I forget when The Bat was originally removed, but you can see "footers" on the ground where it was. Zephyr opened in 1986 and Vortex in 1987, dating your picture to 1986. 9 Quote
Spectrum91 Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 I think it was announced in late '84 and was remove in '85. I think. Sorry to double post; mobile is giving me a hard time with quoting two posts in one reply. The Bat last operated in 1983 and, although planned to operate in 1984 (similar to Cedar Point's Wildcat, a crew was even hired to work it), the ride instead sat dormant before being demolished. Unlike Son of Beast though, it didn't sit idle for 3+ years - I'm pretty sure it was fully removed by the end of 1984, pardon the station and random footings we're left with today. 7 Quote
violakat03 Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 Loving the photos from the Titanic exhibit. I remember being a Titanic-crazed middle schooler and going to that exhibit!! I also remember when they had a Star Trek exhibit (my mom is a huge Trekkie) and they had Klingons walking around I-street. Somewhere, I should have a photo of me with one! 4 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Speaking of the Star Trek exhibit and Klingons on International Street, here's a photo I discovered last month while doing some cleaning: (Photo copyright © 1993 Paramount Parks Inc. and Paramount Pictures Corporation.) The woman in the middle is my mother (now do you see who I learned to wear a fanny pack from? ), and I'm the kid standing in front of her. I would have been about six years old when this was taken. To clarify here, my mother was (and still is) the Star Trek fan. I have never been interested in Trek. EDIT: Can anyone on here identify the building in the background on the right side of the picture? It looks familiar, but I can't figure out exactly what it is. 17 Quote
Fire-Beast-OF FEAR Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 ^ We'll get you on the Trek side of the Force some day. 1 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Star Wars eats up enough of my free time. I don't need a second fandom to kill it entirely. 1 Quote
WailsLikeABanshee Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 EDIT: Can anyone on here identify the building in the background on the right side of the picture? It looks familiar, but I can't figure out exactly what it is. It looks like it could be the Grand Carousel, or the Dodgems. Those are my best guesses though. Edit: 1. I somehow messed up the quote, and 2. I'm not even sure where the Star Trek thing was (I wasn't born for another 4 year's after this was taken) so, I could be WAY off. Sent from my VS840 4G using Tapatalk 1 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Those are my two guesses as well, but I'm not sure which one it is. 1 Quote
faeriewench Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Image4 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr 6 Quote
PhantomTheaterKiss Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Digging through an old "memory box" and I found this. Wow. 15 Quote
faeriewench Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 titanic4 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr 8 Quote
MDMC01 Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Here's a pic from 2004 (I think? *See EDIT*): Fun Fact: This was my first ever profile picture on Facebook.EDIT: I'm not actually sure when the picture was taken, because the picture's file says 2008, but I'm pretty sure it's before that as this picture was taken with a disposable camera and scanned into the computer. I think it's at least from some part of the Paramount years. 8 Quote
homestar92 Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 ^So that's what it looked like when the yellow wasn't faded and horrible... Quote
KIfan73 Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Those Titanic pictures are great to see. I visited the park with a girl that really wanted to see it, but I barely remember it. I must not have brought my camera for that trip! Wasn't it set up just to the right as you entered IS? 4 Quote
BlondyRidesOn Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Where was the Titanic exhibit located? Quote
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