Chris Benvenuto

Thanks for asking this, I've been having the same problem.

It may've been said before, but: But, Mark. What qualities do you need in able to have a staff that's efficient, friendly and overall caring?

Crap, my 3 year mark was is going be hit on monday! but, anywho congrats R&E for making this possible and here's to another 3 years! *Toasts with Mountain Dew* yum....

^ and I'll make to shout Hi to ya during My senior class trip this year! just tell me what you look like if you get the job and your name in a PM and I'll come by your ride give a holla!

That. Was. Freaking. Funny. Nothing else to say!

Wow, the Chocolate Stash melting part made me grin...got a few chuckles but I must admit that was funny....and random. Good to see you all had fun and now back in the US! Well, this just gives me a proper insight to future cruises (if I go on one) when I'm older. Thanks for the Photos! Now, not to be rude and I'm just curious? Where are the TPR Party photos from this year? Well, and I'm done talking now...

1. LaMarcus Thompson, I hope your watching over us. You are the man when it comes to roller coasters! thanks for making popular with the Switchback Railway! 2. Warner Stengal, With pre-fab wooden coasters and his work with all the early and modern launch systems out there. 3. The men known as B&M! They great, with the invention of the Inverted steel coaster and the floorless roller coaster! Thanks guys! 4. Ron Toomer, we may all give his rides crap but I'll thank him for Magnum and Phantom's Revenge at Kennywood. Love those rides the most, besides the old corkscrew coasters!! 5. John Allen, the inventor of the upstop wheels for all Roller Coasters we couldn't go this far without Allen's contributions to the cause! these 5 are my picks!

^^ no offense, but this may led to a flame war we don't need and by that I mean 11-12 people posting different religion/disaster/OMG type events we'll all argue over.... People have been making ending of the world predictions every year, as for me, it could be tomorrow, next week, month or even next year! Just leave it at that! or, religiously based your god(s) will end the world whenever that high power feels like it (if they can feel anything). Really, I may've brought it up, but people if this thread continues. Leave your religion at the door and shut up about it. Please.

I was there a couple of days ago, It was frickin' awesome! The resturants there were great, the arcade kicked ass and the waterpark is very good. I lovvvvvvvveee Swahili Swirl!!! That's the very best slide there and I also like the outdoor/indoor Hot Tub too!

^^^^^^ No metal untensils in school? BULL! the lunch staff probably do use them, anyway. I mean, I'm not saying that's wrong. But come on, I think that all schools that serve hot lunch have metal cutting tools or something to serve pizza. Besides that random useless fact, I've brought a knife into school "not something I'm proud of though" for IEP's and I just carry them in a bag and usually our hall guards never have a problem with it! as long as it's not shown as a threat or seen uncovered. There's common sense, Police, lack of common sense, Police, Teachers and adminstrative staff. I've read everyone's opinions and my personal opinion falls somewhere between Rich's and Joey's. That's my opinion and my story plus my two cents, thank you.

Nice PTR. Everyone hates Knott's I've never been there and I hate it too. But anywho, The KidTums beer bottle photo was funny and cute. Did anyone use those Kings tickets anyway? oh, and BTW the LA Kings suck. Go Red Wings, I know it's off topic but I just had to throw it in here.

National Treasure IS Indiana Jones, just themed around the so called secret history of our country's founding and it's founders. Honestly, I can't stand the first movie either I saw it twice and didn't like it at all. So the Ride is a no-go in my book, IMO.

Yeah how dare some stupid person not know a regional amusement park in Ohio, god what a dumb bitch. Nice. I've also gotten, "how the hell am going to get in this seat?" on TTD, I open the t-bar for them, and I think "That's how! Idiot" I've gotten that same question on MF, Raptor and Magnum and I just pull up the restraint for them. The GP can be idiots sometimes, and at the worst times too.

In video games Look, I'd like to see a normal guy like you hit that type of ball at 80-90 MPH and if you can, I'll shut up. There's a little more to it then that there buddy!

Well, now ya know. Magglio is one of the best effing AL hitters and doesn't use any juice, and Sheffield ergh....dunno what to say there. But Polanco and Ordonez are talented guys and they don't use any of that crap! and I do believe 6 FORMER Tigers were on the list, which personally shames me as a fan and at least it wasn't as bad as the Yankees at 16!! HA!

I talked to Maureen (moinab) in private about this and just clear things out and my perspectives of this whole problem. But Wes, you gotta see it from an aspie's POV I bet when you were a kid you made fun of same kids. Don't deny it, it happens to all of us and retarded should be only used by autistic people. Not the general populace. When I saw Wes respond I just thought "Oy! do they ever understand Autism?" Sorry Wes, I just felt obliged to call you out, no offense man.

#1 was Wildcat @ CP #50 was Raging Bull @ SFGAM #75 was Lightning Racer @ Hersheypark #91 was Colossos @ Heide Park Most recent was Maverick at #92

^ if you read the first and second posts, Robb actually said that. CP already had one and they gave him a copy of it, so they didn't have to record again.

well....Who is up for 08'!?! But, congrats to Robb and Elissa and a job well done for everyone making the forums teh best in the coaster community!

You guys should've tried Mezzo Mix when you mixed beverly with the beer. Mezzo Mix is a godly German soda I love!! and yes, I know it's just Orange soda and coke, but it's better when it comes from a Mezzo bottle!

This is coming from a Tiger fan, we had our turn last year but this year I'm all for the BoSox!! GO SOX!! And trust me....I have one good reason I'm cheering for Boston, it ain't the Yankees and I'm damn proud the Red Sox made it this year!!

Here lies dear old Barry While laughing he choked on a cocktail cherry! haha. no...not haha, more like lame.

I've heard weird discussions with the GP in lines for rides with long waits. I talked about Nuclear Fusion with two guests when I waited for Maverick the day I went to Meet R&E (and sadly didn't). Another occasion was when some dude asked me if I was a member of ACE and he said he thought that all thrill seekers were ACErs....ummm, no (thought to self: what about Europe and Asia, Dumba$$)??? Another occasion was while riding Colossos in Germany, two German kids were shouting English Halo Gamers terms up the lift hill which I found utterly funny. Another occasion (at the Michigan State Fair): a guy was with his GF and kept on saying he was afraid that the cars would fly off over and over and I turned around amused and comforting saying. "I'll ride first for you and we'll see how it turns out?" and it's turns out after I rode, he hopped on and loved and thanks me for the test.

Well, The boys from TigerTown didn't make it this year...but well, there's always another season to celebrate! Polanco got 200 hits and Ordonez got the AL batting title!! THE TIGERS SCORE TWO TO END A GOOD SEASON (playoffs besides) Here's to 2008 and a possible chance at the World Series once more!

Yep, true that! I agree with you, I mean how else can you safely carry a load from a ride without rebuilding the structure? Give me proof and I'll think otherwise.