
ShannonSomerville
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What is the Best B&M Stand-Up Coaster
ShannonSomerville replied to Yero's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I've only been on 3 B&M Standup coasters so far,but I like the Georgia Scorcher better. SES :o -
Since I live only 2 1/2 hours away(by car),I have to say that BGW is better. I haven't had a chance to go to BGT this year. Hopefully,next year,I'll have a chance to go. I heard a lot about SheiKra and the other coasters there.Also,I rode my very first hyper(Apollo's Chariot)at BGW. Take care SES :o
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Most Excited About?
ShannonSomerville replied to coasterguy618's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Even though I voted for El Toro,I am excited about all the new coasters in 2006. SES -
Tales from IAAPA 2005 With Photos!
ShannonSomerville replied to ParkTrips's topic in Photo Trip Report Archive
Very nice pictures. I went to the IAAPA Show last year,and it was ok. SES -
How You Became an Enthusiast
ShannonSomerville replied to MSLSM's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Well,I first started reading about coasters in the mid-to-late 1990's,actually,I didn't really got going til 1997,when Alpengeist came on the scene. Then,I went to my first coaster event in 2000,at PKD. Take care SES :o -
La Ronde Discussion Thread
ShannonSomerville replied to Skyscraper's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
After several(and I mean SEVERAL) times,I finally got to the LaRonde website. After switching to the English version,saw the announcement. Looks decent enough,but I won't be going to ride it anytime soon(maybe in a couple of years from now). Like the layout,though. SES :o -
Your Friends
ShannonSomerville replied to benzo41190's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
My parents used to ride coasters before they got sick,so I just took over from them. As for my friends,some like it,some don't. On my job,I have a few co-workers who ask me coaster and theme park-related questions. So,it is sort of a mix what they think. Take care SES -
I just got back from Six Flags America a while ago, and it was early into the morning,my friend and I went on The Joker's Jinx first thing. We came back into the station,and there was hardly anybody waiting in our row,so the ride ops asked if we would like to stay in our seats,and we said yes. So,we rode it again. Take care SES p.s. ALL the coasters were running(including the Typhoon SeaCoaster).
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Any Advice About PKD's Fearfest?
ShannonSomerville replied to cfc's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Get there early so that you can enjoy everything. Also,try out the mazes. I went to it last year,and it was pretty decent. Take care SES -
Paramount's Kings Dominion
ShannonSomerville replied to Kingsdominion804's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I always start the season off with a trip to PKD. Last weekend,I went there to get my Season Pass. I live only about a hour and a half from there. Also,I love Drop Zone. Tomb Raider:Firefall is pretty decent,too. Volcano is still one of my favorites. Hopefully,I plan to go to FearFest sometime in October. Take care SES :o -
"Signature" Coasters
ShannonSomerville replied to imbordisux's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I would have to say that Volcano is in a class by itself because it is the first of its kind,also Son of Beast(even though it is painful).What only wooden coaster in the world has a loop. That's just my opinion. Take care SES :o -
Italian Job Turbo Coaster 2006...
ShannonSomerville replied to jarmor's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
A bunch of us went to PKD yesterday to get our 2006 Season Passes. And,sure enough,we saw the sign for Italian Job. So,it looks like that we are getting it for next year. Also,everything was running,even Hypersonic. Take care. SES -
Discovery Channel Needs YOUR help!
ShannonSomerville replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Well,I would have to say that the program should include all the coasters being built for next year,here in this country and abroad. But,mainly I would like to see the two wooden coasters that GCII are building for next year,and also Goliath at SFOG. But one question: When is the show supposed to air on TV? Take care SES -
Your Top 10 Coasters
ShannonSomerville replied to Hilltopper39's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Top 10 Wood: 1. Thunderhead,2.Grizzly(PKD),3.Beast,4.Phoenix,5.Wild One,6.Lightning Racer,7.Legend,8.Thunder Run,9.Raven,10.Roar(SFA). Top 10 Steel: 1.SRoS(SFNE),2.SRoS(SFA),3.Millennium Force,4.Storm Runner,5.Top Gun(PCarowinds),6.Alpengeist,7.(TIE)Steel Force/Apollo's Chariot,8.Kingda Ka,9.Nitro,10.Volcano,The Blast Coaster. Honorable Mention goes to: Wood-Comet(Hersheypark) and Steel-Talon(Dorney). Take care SES -
William's Grove for sale
ShannonSomerville replied to coaster1's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I always try to go there once a year. It is a very nice park,and it has one of the most wicked coasters out there,Cyclone. I also like the fact that it is not that much crowded. I hope that someone or some other park will take care of it. SES