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^I'll post the links later tonight that they gave us for the pictures. The event bombed. They had maybe 100-110 people there WITH all the life guards participating as well. They needed over 200 plus. The water was ice cold with no presure. They also booted us out at 9:30 am to go stand in line to get in. I figured they would let us use the Hurricane Harbor exit to get in the park, but no dice. Problem was, the park gave out zero info on it. Even asking last night in guest relations, the person there had no info. He was stunned they did not have the time listed and after first told me "we are not open then" when i said 8 am. It sucks, because the Pert people did an outstanding job with free stuff. Everyone got at least a shirt, towel, full bottle of shampoo, a small backpack style bag, coupon for any pert shampoo for free and a free ticket for the day. I ended up with 4 bottles of shampoo, 2 towels, 2 shirts, a bag, 2 coupons and a free ticket. Plus everyone got free premium parking. It just seems like they told everyone but the public. A radio station had a van there, all the local news stations were there filming. Pert even had their own staff there. Even Pert was doing a ton of twitter updates in the days leading up the event. It just seems like SF Great America's PR staff just dropped the ball in informing the locals. Which sucks because it was an odd, but fun event.

That shouldn't be too hard to find. Then again, the SF employees are pretty easy to find. I'll be blending in with the crowd myself since I don't have an awesome bright shirt to wear. Was the only non-white or black shirt I have clean. Yay for free world record attempt shirts.

Hopefully it won't be too bad. Oh, I'll be in the lime green pert plus for men shirt. I'm also one of the only males with a ponytail and beard you will see there.

Want to do around 7:15 by the flags outside then?

Buying Verbatim DVD's in bulk is the way to go DVD's wise. I know that is what brand the TPR DVD's have been that I have gotten and it is what I use. Less bad discs and cheap in bulk, especially the 1000 pack from Newegg.

Any time after 7 works for me.

I'm in the same boat. I like it without the holding break. Perhaps it's my 215 pounds slamming against the OTSR that makes me a bit skittish. Count me in the group that does not like the holding break. I love the ride without it. I felt the same way about Steel Venom. Fun TR and looks like everyone had a blast.

The thing just just looks odd but makes seance is charging more later in the day. Odd how that it might work for them.

lol, I'm up for one. Anyone want to pick a time and/or place?

lol, I'd pick CAD Anyone want to do a meet-up tonight?

I'd like to see it go until August 21

humm, CAD is tonight? I might have to go to the park after all tonight. Crowds were starting to get thick when I left the park at 9:30 am this morning after the world record attempt. I know Batman, V2, Ragin Cajun and Viper still had long lines on the last CAD. However, some of the flats were kept open and they were walk-on. So if you like flats, this is a great time to go.

^ It was not running too bad last night. Got ok airtime in the last row of the 2nd to last car. It does feel like it is running slower right now then earlier in the year. The marathon sessions in April and May on it were outstanding.

The AAA travel agency had info all over the place about the ride when I went today. When my fiancee asked for map of the park, the lady asked if we were going to ride it. She was amazed it was not open as they have had stuff about the ride since March.

The entire Arrested Development series on DVD new at a Goodwill for $12.99. Which was then sold on Amazon.com an hour later for $48.99.

Going to a park by yourself, you hear some intresting things. Most of the time, it is just small facts, nothing big. But tonight I got these 2 gems from Demon line at SF Great America. The first was in line outside the station on the cut backs. A kid, who was right at the 48 or so height requirement was talking about how excited he was to go upside down for the first time. Then his mom, looking directly at the ride as it passes through a loop says "This ride does not go upside. If it did, people would fall out and die." I simply stood there stunned. The second was an employee. Someone asked why the black train was not on the track. Simple enough question. To which she says "It was going 30 MPH to fast and was dangerous." Which made me break out laughing as I had rode it in the last week or so. It is amazing to think what other gems one misses in line for a ride. Got to love the GP.

Wanted to update with some info. Parking opens at 7:30 AM You must be in line by 8:30 AM to participate This info is what I was given by Guest Services tonight.

My dad was the same way. Even as a kid his family would travel the 3-4 hours to St. Louis to see his favorite team the St. Louis Cardinals. He listen to even game on the radio and then watched all the games on TV. He has never watched another game since the strike. The day they went on strike he got ride of everything he had.

The AAA destination guide to the park has the same thing listed.

The refurbs on the trains are amazing. Not only do them look nice but the OTSR are actually not bad at all. Made the ride even better.

^ BP only for me < Looking at 2 identical stuffed Winnie the Poohs, both of which are 2 feet tall when sitting, look at each other V Is looking for a twin

^ Looks like I've got a task when it opens I'm not a star wars fan, but love Star Tours. The idea of never knowing what you will see is fantastic. It's an idea that should be looked into in the future depending on how well this works out. Might have a new trend in simulation rides.

Your not the only one. My fiancee, her entire family (4 people) and myself have not gotten a single season pass holder e-mail. But my friend, who lives 4 hours away with a SP for SF Great America, got one about the Food Network event a while back. However, I do get 5 sets of funantics e-mails every time they send one out. Weird, as I never signed up for the service.

If only SF Great America had the rewards. They would owe me sponsorship of Viper.

Vote Christian Guzman for the final NL spot. Give the worst team in baseball 2 all stars Actually, Christian deserves a spot but not as much as Pablo.