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An Important Message from Shane's Amusement Attic: Congratulations to Big Mike for breaking the 200,000 views barrier. Yes it is a wonderful accomplishement, I remember when I hit 200,000 views months ago, it was a wonderful feeling! With that being said I must say that I love to razz Big Mike about being behind me in the ratings but it is NEVER mean spirited. We have a healthy competition going on and I have to say the winners are all those that click into our threads. I think this is a wonderful thread and I check into it daily as I am sure he does to mine (right Big Mike?) While I am currently ahead in the ratings I must give Big Mike credit for being in both the Top 20 views and the Top 20 comments. I have a long way to go before I break into that Top 20. (please feel free to leave more comments in "the attic" even if they are pointless...lol) Yes I am resorting to tricky gimmicks like my Kennywood Memories mini Series and a "Week long look at Knott's" and I will stoop to featuring the first "boobs" in the attic soon! But I see the same thing going on here (how about that poll about Big Mike's Road Trip Season 2, was that the biggest gimmick to get comments or what?) Congrats Big Mike! This comment was approved by me, Shane Huish

"Thunderbolt and lightning-very very frightening me- Galileo,galileo, Galileo galileo Galileo figaro-magnifico...oh...oh...oh" You know the rest

KENNYWOOD MEMORIES Part 4 Todays segment focuses mostly on Kennywood's dark rides and water rides. Noah's Ark, Log Jammer & the old swimming pool where you could get a "sterilized swim suit" for 25 cents are all included. click on links below to see Kennywood Memories: Part 1 Kennywood Memories: Part 2 Kennywood Memories: Part 3 Kennywood Memories: Part 4 Also...if you are enjoying "Kennywood Memories" click on over to Mark's Postcard Paradise to enjoy a few Kennywood post cards from my collection.

Hi Big Mike- How is the weather down there in the Top 20, it is getting a little chilly up here in the TOP 15! -Shane

Since I am doing a Kennywood mini-series over in the attic, I thought I would share my Kennywood post cards here. 3...2...1...GO!

KENNYWOOD MEMORIES Part 3 Part three looks at kiddieland..."Oh Boy, Kiddieland"... "No Worry, the Kiddies are Safe". It also introduces Carl Hughes, Harry "Henny" Henninger and the Sweeper-ettes. Food, Food, Food, just watching this makes me hungry for all those GREAT Kennywood treats! click to see Kennywood Memories: Part 1 Kennywood Memories: Part 2 Kennywood Memories: Part 3

Here's a little "Shane" history...While going through old boxes in the attic tonight, I came across some old items that probably mean nothing to anyone but me, none the less I thought it would be fun to post them. I was so young when I started working in parks. It definitely is a GREAT industry to work in. Then Back to Six Flags (premier days) Then it was off to Paramount Parks. Honestly the best company I ever worked for!!!! We Care About You! a very young shane begins his career at Six Flags as a ride operator on the Sarajevo Bobsled opening crew

Some guy from the Nashville PBS station has contacted me asking for old Opryland memorabilia and film footage. Looks like we will have an "Opryland Memories" documentary soon.

Very clever name, the original three had great names, seems the "name pool" got rather shallow with the last two incarnations. Best to the worst: Texas Chute Out - Six Flags over Texas The Great Gasp - Six Flags over Georgia Sky Chuter - Six Flags over Mid-America Sky Jump - Knott's Berry Farm Parachuter's Perch - Six Flags Great Adventure. And now for todays submission...Mountain Express at Magic Mountain, my first coaster!

That sounds great! I am going to have to pick me up a copy. That is one thing that sucks about these old retro VCR clips, the quality is quite poor, but that was technology for ya. I would love to see the old commercials. Thanks for the tip Yeti

^yes I am sad to see it go just for nostalgic sake, but have to agree it was very dated, cramped and really didn't serve any purpose other than to ride a 1970's idealistic vision of transportation. BTW, I love that last picture, it has something for everyone.

^DenDen, I posted this update just for you, I know how you love your old Kennywood!!! Also riding Laser Loop last week down in Mexico City may have had something to do with it, anyways Kennywood is a great park and I always enjoy looking back at its history and story.

KENNYWOOD MEMORIES Part 2 Find out today what it takes to get Kennywood up and running for the day. Also a look at how the ownership of the park became to be, of course it is different today with the recent sale. The 1921 Jack Rabbit is also featured in todays segment! Kennywood Memories: Part 1 Kennywood Memories: Part 2

Don't forget Six Flags over Texas also has one.

^WOW, I really like that post card (Two-Face). I like everything about that ride, well except for maybe the colors. It especially has a cool name and logo, shame they are taking it out. Anywho...here is another post card from me...Geronimo! The post card is from Six Flags Great Adventure but it is obviously the ride from Six Flags over Georgia

KENNYWOOD MEMORIES Shane's Retro VCR's first mini-series Tune in all week long to watch Shane's Retro VCR's presentation of Kennywood Memories, a 1988 PBS documentary that tells the story or this great Pittsburgh tradition. Every day this week, from Sunday to Sunday, I will present a short segment. You wont want to miss a moment of this program that tells the story of the park so many locals love so dearly. Now sit back and enjoy the program... "New for 1900 - an athletic field" Kennywood Memories Part 1: Kennywood Memories: Part 2 Kennywood Memories: Part 3 Kennywood Memories: Part 4 Kennywood Memories: Part 5 Kennywood Memories: Part 6 Kennywood Memories: Part 7

OUCH!

Thanks so much for posting that video of the shuttle loop. That is one ride I have never seen in action. It looked like it went pretty fast and not breaked going back through the station. Awesome...thanks

Oh Geauga Lake before it went all corporate on us. I think everyone around lost on this deal, Six Flags, Cedar Fair and park lovers! A simpler time Gunkey Monkey...WTF-ey?

Pity you only took two pictures of the Golden Loop, the best coaster in the park

For speed and great negative and positive g's try Greezed Lightnin' XLR-8 is pretty good for the second attempt at suspended coasters, it is better in the backwards facing cars. Texas Cyclone is not what it used to be but still a fun, nostalgic ride. Don't forget Viper a classic Schwarzkopf looper... ...oh wait, I forgot, scratch all that. No reason to go to Houston anymore.

Stormrider- Thanks for posting that video, it is awesome. Please. Please, Please post the video with the Shuttle Loop. Unfortunately that is one I will never get to ride. I guess it disappeared when the park closed? Anyone know what happened to it? There were 4 shuttle loop coasters in Japan, two are still there and operating, I am not sure what happened to the other two. I missed the Ultra Twister at Tokyo Dome but I was able to ride the Arrow Shuttle Loop Coaster before it and Linear Gale after it. Bring on more video!

That is such a great video clip! I really enjoyed watching that. Someone had some creative ideas, a rareity in Hollywood today. The next two postcards are a before and after. Wonder Mountain and International street as it was conceptualized and then, as it was realized. trivia question: Does anyone know why they built Wonder Mountain instead of the traditional Eiffel Tower at Kings Island and Kings Dominion? I love this post card, it is one of my most favorites in my collection

That ride looks so fun, sorry I never got the chance to ride one. Now let me ask the million dollar question: Is that a credit?

Yeah it is from the Santa Clara park. It was located where the go-kart tracck is now.