bulldogmom

Even though I've been out of school for-- let's see-- a long time---- I've always hated MATH. It totally makes no sense to me, other than 2 plus 2 and stuff like that. I have a PhD, and I flunked college algebra 3 times!

Joseph Wambaugh, the author, is somehow related to my paternal grandma.

I always thought "Sky Princess" was the worst name ever for a coaster. However, "Kingdom Coaster" is not much better. It seems like whoever names these doesn't have very much imagination or vocabulary.

These are all hysterical, and very creative! So far my favorites are YB with the Beatles, YB in the Renoir painting, and YB doing water aerobics.

When I was a kid I was terrified of these things (people, whatever). One time at Kennywood I was in the bathroom w/my mom and we saw Kenny Kangaroo in there, and she took off her head and fixed herself or whatever. I totally freaked out- I don't know if I thought they were gonna eat me or what. I was a weird kid. As an adult, they still give me a residual slightly creepy feeling. I hate clowns, too- maybe there's some connection.

Hysterical!

Nice pics... love the last one of the Ferris wheel. Still looks too cold for a fair, though.

Great pics! Loved the ones of the rest stop croc and the cute gator. Beautiful shots of Kumba, Montu, and Sheikra. The one pic lets you see how big Sheikra's trains really are. (yes, I noticed all the empty seats when you said you waited 40 mins) I've been to BGT once- it really is a beautiful park, w/the theming and landscaping- and you captured it well.

Both. I like the dragons.

It's looking great! The bridge thing looks really cool, and fitting with the landscape. The trains look very comfortable, like a living room chair. All in all, shaping up to be a beautiful coaster. And great pics!

Happy Bday Wally! Hope it's a great one! -Debby

He is adorable! Speaking as an animal lover and someone who worked at a zoo briefly, I would say there is no question this sweetie should be kept alive. It is not intervening in nature, as would have been the case had his mother rejected him for some reason. The point of zoos is to care for and save animals, even if it means doing something a little out of the ordinary. And I think he will eventually forget about being "raised" by humans and integrate fine with his own bear peers. In another area, I think it would be a PR nightmare for this zoo were they to "destroy" him.

Great pics, especially of Griffon. It sure looks awesome. It's weird how it totally dominates the skyline. I love the expression on the dude in the kilt.

Thanks for the TR, looks like a nice park. Those are some serious water slides you got there. And those koalas are so CUUUUUTE!! They could have a lazy contest with my bulldog.

Great pics of SFMM. Tatsu looks awesome, a really photogenic coaster. Wow, that really IS a parking lot coaster- you'd think somebody could have come up with some theming ideas (grass, maybe?)

Awesome TR, great pics. Loved the comments. That Dole Whip looks really good! Great pics of Dueling Dragons, and the animals- especially the hippos (hippos are so cute!)

Wow, that looks like fun! And what a view! They should incorporate a video of that onto one of those treadmills with the videos (or stationary bike, I guess would be more appropriate)

Great TR, love the captions. The one of Derek kissing Robb is priceless! That robo-ride thing does not look like fun at all.

^ There's probably another solution, but if it was me, being lazy, I'd just buy a new keyboard- they're like what, $10? Maybe consider getting one of those plastic covers to put over it when it's not in use so it doesn't collect dust.

Wow- that was great! As usual, great photos, great captions. I love how your kitty looks like the Lego one. Looks like a great trip. It would be really cool to eat in the Friends coffee shop!

Great pics! I like the ones of Sheikra and the one of the aquarium thingy. I would go absolutely out of control in that gift shop- I love Egyptian stuff.

My team, the Avalanche, isn't doing so well. I'm still pulling for them, but now I guess I'm a Predators fan too because my favorite player, Peter Forsberg, just became one. Even though I'm not a Pens fan, I'm glad the arena deal went through- hopefully it'll give the city a boost.

Thanks for the great TR. Looks like a beautiful park. Anaconda looks truly awesome- you got some great shots.

Great TR! Beautiful pics. I've always wanted to go there. Looks like you guys had fun.

Wow, thanks for the great TR. It looks like you were part of coaster history! The coaster itself is really cool- looking. And it's awesome that you get to pick your own music- what a concept. I always pick a song to play in my head on coasters, the song depending on the coaster.