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Laughing so hard....can barely type......oh jeez.... Even so, I'd still hold a Koala bear or Tarantula just because I never have. Hell, I'd let the spider crawl around on my shoulder (AFTER it was de-fanged and sans venom of course). The wombat is a cute little guy. Reminds me of a pug in a way.

^Gonna be a custom B&M Flyer with water sprays like Griffon. Yep, good stuff on the way.

^ Good Save!!! That rocks!

And here we are...the final showdown. Yes friends, two worthy competitors with razor-sharp wits, and coaster know-how. Caption Ninjas perhaps? Both offered excellent, convincing and humorous arguements (before the outage). Both deserve props for getting this far. Both have my deep respect. BUT, as the Highlander's say, "There can be only one". Wes walks off into the Purple Rain with his head held high, while Natalie remains, as the victor. Well done folks, well done.

Steampunk Airship Mechanic...with an eyepatch. Yup, me down center. Some excellent costumes all around.

Awww....I thought he was kinda cute. The wombat too. The "NOT COOL!!!" in the very first post cracked me up.

Wow! I was out last night and missed this one. Sorry that it happened but glad the site is back on it's feet. Can sympathize. Must be a gltichy weekend. I had 2 camera's worth of pics and vids from last night and lost 80% this morning due to so random hiccup on my laptop. Luckily, this happened just after emailing most of that stuff to a friend. Got most of it back earlier tonight. Eh, computers. Waddya gonna do? Glad things are on the up and up again.

Too cool and thanks for all the updates you guys, especially so we can "clearly see the construction". (great caption Bryan)

That's wonderful you two! Take plenty of pics and just have a blast. Very very happy for you.

Truly, an amazing and unparalleled innovation. Hey if it means better quality trains, and improves some coasters, why not?

Hey, that's great the the lift and 1st drop are almost done! And I learned something new today too about the evergreen tradition. Very cool.

Voted again tonight. Keeping good thoughts for you two.

Guy, you are so my hero! Could the dinos be sold to another company/attraction and recycled somehow? Never even knew this place existed and kinda curious now. Guess the official answer is nobody knows.

^By the looks of the board, somebody beat me to it too. CTU? Scott? Brandy, you're new avi is great. Classic expression! The one I sent in was a picture of Space Shot with a white border. Didn't see it in the pics, but feel pretty certain it made it to the school.

This has to be one of the most surreal conversations I've ever had.

Speaking of Rick-Rolling, a buddy of mine has friends up in mall security near the store where he works. The other day, security made some announcement, called him out by name, and played the song. He sent me a txt saying he got Rick-Rolled by the mall. For some reason, I thought that meant he got fired, so I called him. He cleared everything up and had a good laugh of it. I know it didn't make the cut, but Chris Hanson on Predator is an honorable mention. "Why don't you have a seat over there." Pretty cool I made it this far in the contest. Hey, it's all in good fun.

Well done sir, well done!

Congrats on a whirlwind coaster tour, Big Mike! Enjoyed it much and got more than a few laughs out your unique brand of humor. Truly, an epic adventure. As for Big Mike Road Show 2009, I kind of thought that was a given. Well, if it's up in the air, you've got my vote for a 2009 tour. Would love to see it and will definitely come out to support it.

Short of the your facial expressions, that's the most calm I've ever seen anyone go through a haunt maze. Great stuff and the Colonial stilt walker you're standing next to in the one pic is most cool.

Just about every caption had me chuckling. Awesome!

Lol! No, but I will remember to wash my hands before I eat anything. Washing hands is also a good way to prevent evil. Can't wait to see who makes it through this round. This is really getting good.

Funny you say that. Most of Mom's relatives are scattered around Dayton, Fairborn, and Sandusky. There's a reunion every couple years that I just never get too. Laughably, my parents have gotten closer to Cedar Point than I have in the past few years! Also, I'll be on a business trip in a couple weeks and will pass through Cincinatti on the way to Harrisburg, PA. Sooo close to KI and Hershey, but no weekend time for Hershey's Candy Lane. Getting back on track. Glad to help and hope the remaining states come in for the class. Glad to hear about end results in a few weeks too.

Some great shots of Hershey and, sadly, the end of CRR. Looks like a fun trip regardless. I really like a lot of the Boardwalk shots. Yay for waterslides! Well done friend.

Great quote and one of the funniest TR's I've read from you. Enjoying the updates much.

Ok, yet more proof positive why I should get to USF/IOA/HHN PDQ. Some great photos and a fun group. Enjoying the updates Matt. Great stuff!