specialk141 Posted March 29, 2004 Posted March 29, 2004 ok everyone... i may be way out of the loop on this one which is not normal at all for me, however it has been a long while since i've made a trip up ol 71N... Just wondering if a new sign is in place yet??? Opening day is just over a week away and if not, should we expect one before opening day? In the article in the enquirer a few weeks ago Jeff Siebert mentioned a bit about it, but not too much... i was just curious when we were going to see this new sign arive if it hasnt yet! If anyone knows anything i would appreciate the information Quote
KIBeast Posted March 30, 2004 Posted March 30, 2004 (edited) LOL! :stupid: JK Edited March 30, 2004 by PKIBeast Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted March 30, 2004 Posted March 30, 2004 I want to see a sign of a sign. Anyway it should only take a few days to add the sign so lets hope we see a sign of a sign Quote
specialk141 Posted March 30, 2004 Author Posted March 30, 2004 now now beast... no need for name calling! I was just sayin that i havent been up 71 in a while and was wondering... geeze! I even admitted i was out of hte loop... lol... i'm just excited about hte new sign, i dont know why, i guess its just cause i'm not a big waterpark fan so i have nothing better to look forward too! ha ha... hope to get my pass this week, and maybe see you all there on sunday! Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted March 30, 2004 Posted March 30, 2004 I want to see a sign of a sign. Anyway it should only take a few days to add the sign so lets hope we see a sign of a sign That's a half truth. It will take only a few days to erect the sign itself, but I'm sure (depending on how elaborate it is) it could take weeks or months to manufacture it. Quote
Shaggy Posted March 30, 2004 Posted March 30, 2004 I would not expect to see the new sign in place until well into the new season. Late June (at the earliest) would be my prediction. Shaggy Quote
eddiespagheti Posted March 30, 2004 Posted March 30, 2004 Yea I could care less if there is a sign not like you dont know its pki when you drive up. Quote
specialk141 Posted March 30, 2004 Author Posted March 30, 2004 well see, i was thinkin that its been like 5 months already... i would think that that would have been plenty of time to manufacture such a sign. I really hope to see it up and running in the near future! Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted March 30, 2004 Posted March 30, 2004 I hope that too. Paramount has always done a great job building and making new inovated rides. I just want to see what new idea is gonna be done with the sign. Quote
Coney_man Posted March 30, 2004 Posted March 30, 2004 Jeff Said, the sign will be put up before the season starts up. idk when it will be ^ but it may be up by week 2 of the season Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted March 30, 2004 Posted March 30, 2004 Well the season starts saturday for me. Quote
Captain Obvious Posted April 10, 2004 Posted April 10, 2004 I went yesterday, its still just a slab of cement with a black tarp over it. Quote
coasterbilly Posted April 10, 2004 Posted April 10, 2004 well with that info it could be a very long time to see it up because we all know it has to be put up, then has to be operated, i'm thinking 2-3 monthes. Quote
KIBeast Posted April 11, 2004 Posted April 11, 2004 (edited) specialk141, obviously you missed the part that said JK (just kidding, in case you didn't know). I just thought it was funny, being said sign of a sign. You people are way too sensitive. Actually, my I'm with stupid was aiming at what the Rickster said. Edited April 11, 2004 by PKIBeast Quote
Captain Picard Posted April 11, 2004 Posted April 11, 2004 Just give them time, if Viacom Outdoor is the ones doing the sign they will want it to be good so their advertisers can see what they can do. Viacom Outdoor is the people that do the big road signs you see when you are driving. It's just a guess I don't know who is doing the sign for PKI. Quote
Captain Obvious Posted April 11, 2004 Posted April 11, 2004 Good things come to those who wait! Quote
Coney_man Posted April 12, 2004 Posted April 12, 2004 I can wait, i know it maybe way before we get a new sign Quote
KIBeast Posted April 21, 2004 Posted April 21, 2004 Maybe I'm wrong, and tell me if so, but I wouldn't think it would be a big deal on getting a new sign up. What I mean is, why the delay to get this thing up? It's not like they're building a ride. Quote
CoastersRZ Posted April 21, 2004 Posted April 21, 2004 The delay is in part because they have to go through zoning appeals with the city of Mason. With current law, they could only build a sign about half the size of the old one. It is my understanding that they are appealing to build a sign of the same size as their last one. Once they get approval from the zoning board, they then have to obtain the construction permits and actually fabricate the design. It is my understanding that they already have a new sign designed and that both Paramount Parks and Paramount Studios have signed off on the design. The latest I`ve heard for the new sign to be built is the end of June or sometime in July, but that`s only what I`ve heard to be the target date. Thinds can change, especially if they get hung up on the zoning board. Quote
Captain Obvious Posted April 21, 2004 Posted April 21, 2004 It's kinda hard to belive that the city is screwing with PKI's plans. I mean, PKI brings in a ****load of money to the area and they probably get taxed like hell too. It's kinda ridiculous that they would be saying no to PKI wanting a sign similar to there old ones size. Quote
KIBeast Posted April 22, 2004 Posted April 22, 2004 Thanks, CoastersRZ, for clearing that up. You would think that Mason would be more than happy to bend the rules for PKI. It's not like Mason doesn't make any money off of PKI. This is something that just blows me away. That these towns, cities, counties, whatever, do nothing except try to **** off these major amusement parks. CP had to battle Sandusky over a new parking tax. Of course, it only affected CP. Sandusky finally caved in and repealed the tax. And now, Mason is trying to give PKI grief? Makes absolutely no sense. First of all, Sandusky or Mason would be overlooked if not for the fact that there are major amusement parks located there. And then, they want to tax them to death or try to restrict them in one way or another. Any thoughts? Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted April 22, 2004 Posted April 22, 2004 Thanks, CoastersRZ, for clearing that up. You would think that Mason would be more than happy to bend the rules for PKI. It's not like Mason doesn't make any money off of PKI. This is something that just blows me away. That these towns, cities, counties, whatever, do nothing except try to **** off these major amusement parks. CP had to battle Sandusky over a new parking tax. Of course, it only affected CP. Sandusky finally caved in and repealed the tax. And now, Mason is trying to give PKI grief? Makes absolutely no sense. First of all, Sandusky or Mason would be overlooked if not for the fact that there are major amusement parks located there. And then, they want to tax them to death or try to restrict them in one way or another. Any thoughts? I highly doubt the city of Mason is doing this in order to push PKI around. More than likely it is a law that they set up for everybody and PKI has to go through the same procedure that anyone else would have to. Regardless of how big PKI is, it is not above the law. Quote
KIBeast Posted April 22, 2004 Posted April 22, 2004 I highly doubt the city of Mason is doing this in order to push PKI around. More than likely it is a law that they set up for everybody and PKI has to go through the same procedure that anyone else would have to. Regardless of how big PKI is, it is not above the law. Yeah, I understand your point of view. But, as I said before, you would think that Mason could bend the rules for PKI. Of course, maybe others would see that as favortism, so I see what you mean. Then, you would have other businesses crying over "Why was PKI allowed to build theirs at a certain size and we can't". It just really made sense after I thought about it for a moment. Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted April 23, 2004 Posted April 23, 2004 I highly doubt the city of Mason is doing this in order to push PKI around. More than likely it is a law that they set up for everybody and PKI has to go through the same procedure that anyone else would have to. Regardless of how big PKI is, it is not above the law. Yeah, I understand your point of view. But, as I said before, you would think that Mason could bend the rules for PKI. Of course, maybe others would see that as favortism, so I see what you mean. Then, you would have other businesses crying over "Why was PKI allowed to build theirs at a certain size and we can't". It just really made sense after I thought about it for a moment. Oh, the rules will be bent. You'll see once the sign goes up, but it still takes time. If they didn't intend to bend the rules, they wouldn't project a June or July date... so they basically know that it's going to happen. Quote
Captain Obvious Posted April 25, 2004 Posted April 25, 2004 Anybody have any idea of what it will look like? Quote
CoastersRZ Posted April 25, 2004 Posted April 25, 2004 Mason will probably grant PKi the zoning variance, because the new sign will be the same size as the old one. The park just has to go through all the proper zoning procedures to get it ok`d by the Mason Zoning Commission, which probably would not object to a sign of the same size. It is a lengthy process, but PKI will most likely get the variance approved. Hopefully, by the end of daily operation in 2004, we`ll have a brand new shiny sign to greet us! Quote
Captain Obvious Posted April 28, 2004 Posted April 28, 2004 Wonder if they have even started on the sign or they want to wait till they get appoved before they start construction. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted May 2, 2004 Posted May 2, 2004 They probaly got it being made in the factory or something right now because Mason pretty much lets PKI do what they want. Quote
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