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Stay at Breakers. Enjoy all the perks of it. Including the Surf Lounge. And get the FL pass for the day you know will be f-ed up with lines. (For Bert and myself, it was the Saturday of the 2017 CoasterMANIA! weekend.) Easy!

Not even ...... bathrooms around?

Been awhile for this one. TPR 2013 Japan Tour.

"Jolene" Dolly

^ There was an article in one of the daily papers today, about the "new situation" with the PNE and Playland. The Province has started a program to re-open more public spaces, as the % of Covid vaccines (1st dose) goes up, and the reported cases goes down. Hopefully. It looks like they will be working on a new version of the PNE (not the drive thru version, like last year), which obviously allows for less people to attend, distancing measures, some mask wearing (I hope), etc. It also mentioned that Playland was (still) supposed to re-open in mid-June. Probably like the same way they handled it last year. Or not. Everything will be revealed. Eventually. Here's the full article about it: https://vancouversun.com/news/covid-19-the-fair-at-the-pne-could-be-a-go-this-year-organizers I hope a lot of the Playland Staff will be back, being awesome as always. Photo is from PNE/Playland.

Bert and friends eat at a spot they always get to, when in Atlanta. It's called The Vortex, and I couldn't resist posting this Massive Burger they offer! Got friends to share? (o: Photo by bert425.

I am curious. Why did they pick "orange and green" for the two colours of the trains? Anybody know? Not really that important, but I was still wondering... By the way, awesome test shots!

^ Don't worry. Forgot to add, that the book won't be available until the Fall. So get a copy for her, for Christmas! (And although I haven't checked, you can probably pre-order it thru Amazon, etc.)

This photo came with a totally un-related article. But .... still fun to look at. "Philadelphia's Kinetic Sculpture Derby has a lot of personality." Photo by Charles Mostoller / Reuters.

For now ..... Ridden in 1995 ~ (then called) T2 in Kentucky Kingdom ~ First SLC of it's kind in North America. Ridden in 2008 ~ El Condor in (now called) Walibi Holland ~ First SLC Of It's Kind. Ever. Way back when. Ouch. Twice. BONUS POINT: Most everyone's ridden this one: (1959 debut) DL's Matterhorn Bobsleds. First Tubular Steel coaster in the World. Looking great for it's age! Photo taken 2016, from the Monorail. And I got to ride it with my mom, when I was ten years old! (1963) She freeked of course, LOL. And IMhO ...... Left Side > Right side.

Hope this announcement is one that stays true.... Broadway's Biggest Night Is On! The 74th Annual Tony Awards Sets September Date. https://www.broadway.com/buzz/200111/broadways-biggest-night-is-on-the-74th-annual-tony-awards-sets-september-date/ ..... And it's on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th. CBS.

This is getting somewhat frustrating to find out but..... PNE/Playland just posted this.... The thing to note is that they're not opening at the end of this week. New tickets issued will (currently) start with Friday June 11 (evening), and continue with weekends from there. So ... I just got myself (still free as a 2020 Pass Holder) tickets for the weekend of June 12-13. Hopefully, these dates and time won't change .... again. Photo from PNE/Playland

Honestly, it was a Real Surprise to those who had been to CM! before. CP had never offered Wilderness Run before, during past CM! weekends. So of course, those who knew we had a chance to ride the thing, went for it, LOL. And some shamefully failed....

^ My guess..... Junior Coaster = Parents can ride with their kids. Kiddie Coaster = The Kids are On Their Own. And yes, Wilderness Run had it's share of walks-of-shames. She loved it. CoasterMANIA! June 02/2017.

^ But their rides are still awesome, right? I agree totally about the "graffiti effect" they're putting all over the place. Not great, most places.

For those who want to (NEED TO) know more.... Entertainment Weekly released photos of a new book written by Dan and Eugene Levy, coming out. It's about everything about Schitt's Creek! Including a list of Moira's wigs and David's knits, lol.

"My Baby Takes The Mornin' Train" Sheena Easton

Baking My Very First Loaf of Bread, today! Really easy recipe, that involves a dutch oven, and overnight 'rising.' Results soon to follow...

^ Canada didn't give them tax breaks, possibly, like filming tv and movies seem to get. like here in Vancouver (X-Files; Arrow; The Flash; Supergirl; Batwoman...). That could be a Big Reason they didn't come up to do it. Back then. Things could be different, now.

^ All in all ..... I think I still love the whole "Underground" load/unload station the best. Especially when you slow down before re-entering it. Very cool. And the ride's awesome, too!

^^ Love the photo op spots, of former attractions! They're almost parade floats in themself! And the Haunted Shack one, outside and inside ....

Once I got the email from StormCrow and saw this ..... I just couldn't resist! And the 20 sides of it include.... Margarita Bloody Mary Gin Fizz Mint Julep Cosmopolitan Negroni Whiskey Sour Martini Aperol Spritz Mojito Sazerac Dark and Stormy Gimlet Moscow Mule Pimms Cup Old Fashioned Daquiri Manhattan French 75 Tom Collins Total payment (incl/shipping): $38.07 CAD (with discount).

^ What he said.

^ I'll just go with a Funko POP! and a t-shirt, thanks.

It's our Church's Chicken Night tonight!