Oldiesmann Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 http://www.sanduskyregister.com/Blog/2015/11/25/New-Kinzel-bio-reveals-how-famous-roller-coasters-were-created.html Good for a laugh or two... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I missed the laughs. A. It's a Tom Jackson piece. B. This just leaves me very, very sad. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'm not familiar enough with the Sandusky paper to know exactly what's to be expected from various writers... This is one part I found funny... The last part of the book is a bit sad, as Kinzel's last few years at the helm were tough, and he hasn't particularly enjoyed retirement. A volunteer group such as SCORE would certainly benefit from Kinzel's brilliance. SCORE is apparently a charitable group that "provides business mentoring services to entrepreneurs" according to Wikipedia. I'm not sure his "brilliance" would be appreciated by them or the businesses they serve. Also note that the book is available on Amazon for those who want it: http://amzn.com/0974332461 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 The book is also available on Amazon for those who don't want it. I'll wait until it's remaindered. That may be at least several weeks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Note also Tom Jackson, who can't keep Cedar Point and Cedar Fair straight, refers to the new Gateway coaster. And his first two words are "Thank heavens." Objectivity. Accuracy. Tom Jackson? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Right. That's why I said the article was good for a laugh or two. I know CP is probably the biggest attraction in Sandusky, but still. And papers wonder why people don't want to subscribe anymore. The Cincinnati paper even resorted to having a deal on Groupon recently (discounted digital subscription with optional physical Sunday paper). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastForever Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Note also Tom Jackson, who can't keep Cedar Point and Cedar Fair straight, refers to the new Gateway coaster. I'm just waiting for Thrill_Biscuit to create an image of Gatekeeper themed to Gateway computers... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleRiderAfter1 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 so a second giga-coaster for Cedar Point was in the works but they went with Gatekeeper. I would have never seen that coming. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Flight Back Deck Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Nor could Ouimet clearly. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLip2 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 If someone actually buys this book, I would be interested to know what Kinzel's side of the Appolo story actually is. I can't begin to imagine what a person could say to try to justify that criminal behavior. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I got a signed copy as an early Christmas gift. I'm going to read it on the plane on Thursday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 From what I have heard, that will take up about 20 minutes. Way shorter than a New Yorker magazine article.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 So I'll have a time for a decent nap, too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoChickens Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Is there a chapter titled "people gotta eat"? I'd buy it if there was. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 http://www.sanduskyregister.com/Local/2015/12/13/Kinzel-to-sign-copies-of-biography.html Kinzel will be making an appearance to sign copies of his book. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 I got through about 40 pages before it became too dark on the plane to read. There are some interesting parts. I think it's worth a buy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I was always a fan of Don Miears, he always treated me very well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Note also Tom Jackson, who can't keep Cedar Point and Cedar Fair straight, refers to the new Gateway coaster. I'm just waiting for Thrill_Biscuit to create an image of Gatekeeper themed to Gateway computers... Um, okay, I'll gladly oblige; it's the holiday season, afterall! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 This book sounds like an interesting read. And calling Gatekeeper Gateway? C'mon now... (Though TB's picture is pretty awesome- Gatekeeper, sponsered by Gateway) -MDMC, who once owned a Gateway 2000 computer from the 90's 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I always loved the strange little noises Gateway computers (especially the 386's) made! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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