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^ I thought of that, but wasn't really sure having never been on any of the ToTs, but knowing them fairly well thru online POVs etc. (o: Another attraction that occured to me was Disney's two Indiana Jones in DL and TDS and Dinosaur in AK. I think this is the same way too, with sensors. Of course I think the oldest known that Disney created, that was sort-of trackless (albeit an 1/8 inch wire???) was the original Energy Bldg. at EPCOT. Moving whole audiences thru the dark dank world of dinosaurs (read: how oil was made, lol). Thanks for reminding me.

I was just wondering about this. Seems that there are these trackless rides and attractions that are popping up from year to year around the globe - everywhere'cept the US. (imo) DreamWorld - Big Red Chair Ride TDS - Aquatopia TDL - Pooh's Hunny Hunt And it's possible (rumor) that maybe there's going to be a 'dry' version of the TDS ride at DLP new Toon Studios, something scripted on the new Cars movie coming from Disney/Pixar? (rumor) And back in '02, I went to this exhibition called Floriade, outside of Amsterdam, and rode one of these crazy electric driver-less carts around this massive green-grass pyramid built for the expo. Sensors were built into the 'road' for the little buggers to go up and down on. Slowed down, speeded up, perfect turns, amazing things... So - any more of these Trackless Rides that are available now, or soon? I am interested an curious as they definitely seem to be a thing that could be a new wave of (here it is) rides/attractions. Thanks! ~~

Jar, I think your working space is great! I especially like that flower pot you did. Outstanding! I would love to have one with a real plant growing in it, LOL. Those are the fun things that people take a second look at, cause they just weren't sure what they saw, heh heh. Excellent!

I have two castles from Lennox collectibles. One is the 'castle' in Camelot and the other is Falkenstein - a castle that Ludwig of Bavaria (That Ludwig) was supposed to have built after he completed Neuschwanstein. (supposed) Real plans were found, so Lennox had it created, as designed. Detail is really amazing on some of these miniatures, so the MFmini might be nice to have in a coaster collection. Also, some of these companies go for three-monthly-payments or so. But this might be a one-payment-only deal. You never know.

The landscaping's looking to need a good year for it to take. All that bamboo. M m! And enjoy that view of the helix while you can, peeps. Once the trees and bamboo stuff go in....

For my 100th Post - I am listening to the 2 CD recording of the 2001 Actor's Fund Benefit performance of: DREAMGIRLS Divas Lilias White, Audra MacDonald, Heather Headley et all... Recorded LIVE In Concert in NYC on September 24, 2001

"I'm polite, so after you...."

"And the Lord said, Let there be Light". (and immediately, several hydro power companies went out-of-business)

^HAH^

Sorry to hear that. Remember what great times you had with each other.

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^ So it's really a mix of three things that make us all interesting and entertaining to and for each other, here at TPR: Personality Sexual orientation and COASTERS! Can't wait for the next decade and hear what everybody's not sure about with who, LOL. Rock'n'Roll on, everybody! (IMO)

^Please define "outrageous with their sexuality?" Are men hugging, outrageous? Are women kissing each other, outrageous? Are trannies walking hand in hand down a street, outrageous? Or have I got the combos wrong? Or is it all to do with something that's done with the wrist and a type of speech patter/n? Thought I'd just ask.

Poem by Pat Parker, entitled: "For Straight Folks Who Don't Mind Gays, But Wish They Weren't So Blatant" You know, some people got a lot of nerve Sometimes I don't believe the things I see and hear. Have you met the woman who is shocked by two women kissing, And in the same breath, tells you that she's pregnant? But gays shouldn't be blatant... Or the straight couple that sits next to you at a movie And you can't hear the dialogue cause of the 'sound effects'. But gays shouldn't be blatant... And the woman in your office Spends your whole lunch hour Talking about her new bikini drawers And how much her husband likes them. But gays shouldn't be blatant... Or the hip chick in your class Rattling a mile a minute (While you're trying to get stoned in the john) About the camping trip she took with her musician boyfriend. But gays shouldn't be blatant... You go in a public bathroom And all over the walls, there's John Loves Mary Janet Digs Richard Pepe loves Delores, etc. But gays shouldn't be blatant... Or you go to an amusement park And there's a Tunnel of Love And pictures of straights painted on the front And grinning couples coming in and out. But gays shouldn't be blatant. Fact is - blatant heterosexuals are all over the place - Supermarkets Movies At work In church In books On television Every day and night Everyplace. Even, in gay bars. And they want gay men and women to go hide in the closet. So to you straight folks, I say Sure - I'll go - If you go, too. But I'm polite - So, after you.... ----------------------------------------------------------- Peace all.

May you and Skipper and the Howells charter a new voyage to the islands of ever-lasting adventure and joy - just don't shipwreck yourselves again!

"Nothing compares to you" Sinead O'Connor (on the radio)

"We are family" is starting to play on the radio - and I remember loving to dance to this song at the bar. And pretty good too - hah!

Chris^ at this time, I believe they're hitting a "ballpark figure" of somewhere between $1600-1800 US total (not incl.airfare to either London airports). This is probably based on places R&E've already been to, contacted and worked out as far as hotels, transport, the parks tix etc. for a smaller group like us (just over 40 peeps). I am hoping it works out to $1500 US(hah) - but hey - once in a lifetime for a first-time experience like no other. AND the start of a beautiful friendship with some people who KNOW how to tour the world and have Fun too! I think one should work to maybe $1500 for now? If you wanted to pay that much of the entire thing. Certainly makes your final difference easy, hmm?

Another "Church's Chicken Day" over... mmmm

Great TR! And..... a good old Caterpillar with a working cover... (nostalgia break) Yes ^ captions were fun.

Of the ones I have been to, so far? Disneyland Paris. Period. IMO.

"But I'm not dead, yet..."

And we just hit $1.18 CDN per liter here in Western Canada. Glad I don't have to use my car that often. Sorry the rest of you have to....

And still No lesbians Here in the poll (oops - saw one - guess it's the % that needs upping a touch, lol)

And the trick with these polls is, you don't know how the voting's really going, until you yourself, vote. Unless you read thru all the posts here, altho that isn't guaranteeing who's "winning" etc. Still got three days to choose, too. Hmmm. Which one, which one. (And actually - I originally didn't see the 'view results' button there at the bottom of the poll list - and when I did see it before voting? - I still didn't look until after.... only fair, hmm?)