The Bebes

Congrats Arosiana & Ahecht!!!!! We won't bother posting Coreysjunk's paltry pic of 3. We'll hold off with our draft pick until Big Mike has a chance to update the main page, since we seem to have a knack for picking those that have already been chosen.

Bebes pick AZ Cardinals

^Maybe I missed the intent of this post, but it just seems a bit bitchy and unnecessary... just sayin'. -Lady "can't we all just get along?" Bebe

Crikey!!!! The front page isn't up to date. Then I guess I'll go with Atlanta Falcons & Phoenix Suns then.

OK...... Here it goes!!!!!! NFL 1. Denver Broncos 2. Detroit Lions 3. Oakland Raiders MLB 1. Oakland A's 2. Atlanta Braves 3. St. Louis Cardinals NBA 1. Brooklyn Nets (formerly NJ) 2. NY Knicks 3. Indiana Pacers 4. Atlanta Hawks 5. Dallas Mavericks 6. Memphis Grizzlies 7. Denver Nuggets 8. Portland Trailblazers 9. Minnesota Timberwolves

Thanks AussieMum!!!! The Bebes were actually right behind you in line a couple times at WCB! I caught you / your daughter's Aussie accents and it piqued my interest. Then, I kept seeing you guys all over. But, sadly, no words were exchanged. The Ducky Hunt is part of a contest that Big Mike puts on. For a few years he's brought a rubber ducky to parks with him, then placed them in random photos while at the park. Then, during his Photo TR, readers would try to find how many pictures had "hidden duckies" in them. THIS YEAR, he has gone a step further and actually left the duckies behind, for us all to find. The CONTEST outline can be found in his thread, You can link to it below. Sadly, I don't think he's gone abroad at all yet this year, and not sure if OZ is part of his trip plans (He's prepping for the TPR China trip). If you've read our thread, surely you've seen a "Manly" pose. The Bebes took a 2010 trip to New Zealand and had a long layover in Sydney. Here's the Manliest of Manly poses from Down Under. -Corey (Mr. Bebe) Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oy! Oy! Oy!

OK, I guess MR BEBE needs to chime in on this whole FT:YOLOcoaster discussion. I'M overall pretty stoked! I think this ride's gonna be super fun and very re-ridable. 1. I'm HOPING that capacity isn't an issue. I was REALLY impressed with how quickly S:UF at SFDK pumped through people with only a one-train operation. I thought that maybe there was some sort of transfer track action going on in the station, but it was Operations on S:UF just getting people on & off REALLY FAST. 2. Yes, the STOP in the tunnel is a "gimmick" and may not make it longer than a few seasons (perhaps the backward launch as well), but I'm curious what ALL will be inside that tunnel (I don't think we've been given the full disclosure on that element). SMOKE, LIGHTS, MUSIC! Could be very cool. Could suck. We'll see when it opens. 3. I LOVE the hill over the giant loop, sharing the same spine. AWESOME. But it IS utterly disappointing to see all that natural momentum come to a screeching halt (ala Goliath's mid-course brakes). 4. I'm REALLY excited about the "space dive". That's gonna be an awesome element! 5. Sammmmmmmy said it best that the color pays homage to Revolution with the "iconic" big white loop taking over the skyline, especially now that Revolution's is being overshadowed and is less noticeable in its' current state. Some unrelated thoughts: I had been thinking for a while how nicely a screamin' swing (A big multi-seater, not a stupid 4 person upcharge) would fit in the Deja Vu spot..... 2014???? I might agree with Greg, too, that I'm SUPER excited about the free GOLD PASS upgrade offer. Even without the offer, $50 for company-wide free parking AND Hurricane Harbor AND a few other perks is a pretty good deal. THIS year (2012), for $50 you get Season Parking ONLY, and ONLY at SFMM (we paid $18 to park at SFDK). I'm currently collecting friends to go in on 4 passes with The Bebes!!!

The Bebes pick the L.A. Clippers

It's always great to see you and hang out! We should more often.

You must be refering to the world class museums and history like Van Ghoh museum, Ann Frank House, Rembrant House, Rijksmuseum, canal boat ride and WALIBI WORLD. Of course, if that's not your thing, there's always the marijuana, prostitution, live sex shows and the Heineken brewery tour too!!!

Precisely!!!!!! Ga Mee, vuurvogel!!! The Bebes visited Amsterdam for their honeymoon! The Bebes LOVE The Netherlands!!! Go ORANGE!!!! Ga Mee! Queens Day in Amsterdam

Thanks soooooooooooo soooooooooooo much for all the awesome comments and support!!! Vuurvogel, you're booked on the Bebe Train!!!! You have an interesting name. Is it Dutch??? I think our story-based reports started with Termination Day 2009, which came about by accident while assembling the TR. If you haven't seen it, you can link to it from the 1st page of this thread. Den Den, We actually weren't quite sure how well this trip report would be received. It was twice as long as any other report we've done, and ultra repetitive. We wondered how many people would NOT GET IT, or not notice all the subtleties in the photos and captions. We didn't think that anything could top our SOUVENIR Trip Report from WCB 2012, and that this report might have been a total FAIL. We are SOOOO happy that so many people have understood and enjoyed this report!!!!!! It really makes all the extra time put into it so well worth it, and there will surely be more EPIC Trip Reports from The Bebes!!!!!

Yup. It's the same model as Waldameer...which is GREAT! Really fun ride! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved Waldameer's spinner!!! It was a total surprise!

YES Indeed. The Bebes are film makers. PS : Mr. Bebe (corey) + Lady Bebe (danielle) = The Bebes

NIPPLE.

YES!!!! A Bebes First!!!! Thanks!!!! And.... only time will tell. The Bebes have some ideas in the vault. Here ya GO! That first steps a doooozy They cant see you if you dont move Here ya GO!!! DINO DAVE

Who DOESN'T vacuum the sidewalk??? Lies, David!!!! All lies!!!! It is a sequel inspiring, cliffhanger ending...... Oh, BTW, Mind if I use those ultra embarrassing makeup pictures in my report??? xoxo

Well, only once that was mentioned in the trip report!!! Awwww shucks, Big Mike!!!!! You're the awesomest!!!! Perhaps David will explain The Robot Warehouse, perhaps not. I'm just sorta upset that no robots made it into the trip report!!!! And, Tim, you couldn't sum up Jaguar any better. My butt was killing after about 4 rides. Luckily, if you sat alone, there was enough room to find a more comfortable position. MAYBE. These trip reports take SOOO long to put together I ask myself "WHY DO I DO IT?" Escpecially this one, with it's repetitive nature (99 photos trimmed down from 115 in the original draft; I usually cap a report at 50 photos). But, comments like darklingscribe's make it all sooooo worthwhile!!!!! Glad we could help bring smiles!!!!

SUNDAY June, 10, 2012 Coasting for Kids Marathon event at Knott's Theme Park Benefit for Give Kids the World Village The charity event at Knott's to benefit Give Kids the World Village was a wonderful experience. We (everybody involved) were able to raise a lot of money to help bring some happiness to terminally ill children. Kara, representing the Village, was enthusiastic and grateful. Jennifer and the rest of the Knott's staff were exceptional and put on a great event. There were some nice surprises like fresh baked cookies for lunch, and they were available until the end of the event. And Jennifer even personally brought bottled waters to the loading station. We were able to keep our personal belongings in the ride op station. Class Acts!!! DISCLAIMER: The following Photo Trip Report, Round n Round, is a work of fiction based on the premise of riding the same coaster over and over and over. In no way should any portion of the report be viewed as a negative connotation regarding the Coasting for Kids event, Give Kids the World Village, Knott's Theme Park, or Theme Park Review. Enjoy!!!! "It's like Groundhog Day meets Jurassic Park" Round n Round - another EPIC trip report by The Bebes 4:30am: The alarm clock erupts with the sounds of Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe". Ugg. It's waaaay too early to be getting up. I stumble from bed and peered outside. Dark as night. Desolate, except for that strange old man vacuuming the sidewalk. 5:19am: We're running late, as usual, & it's still fairly dark out as we leave the house. SuperShawn texts to tell us he's waiting outside his apartment to be picked up. I text him back that we're close, but we weren't. We pack SuperShawn into the back seat and head off to Knott's to go Coasting for Kids. The freeways are empty and soon we are at Knott's. Jennifer takes roll call and gives us all the low-down about how the event will work. Then, she guides us in! Slyly, SuperShawn nabs a Big Mike hidden Ducky as we enter the park Lady Bebe snatches a yogurt from the nice breakfast spread We pose with Mayor Clayton of Give Kids the World Village Soon, we're ready to board the train and start this party! David and SuperShawn take their first lap together, while Shawn Coomer, Lady Bebe, and Bruce ride solo After a few laps, our super duper green Coasting for Kids T-shirts are delivered to the station David approves! And then it's Round n Round n Round we go, the same thing repeating over and over and over again Although, there was a mandatory 1hr lunch break in the middle And then it was Round n Round we go AGAIN for another 5 hours Afterward, they awarded prize baskets to the top 3 fund-raisers. Supershawn got the third place basket After the event, the Bebes and SuperShawn head to the Robot Warehouse for a little post-marathon partying with David and Spears. We all get very inebriated and David lets SuperShawn put makeup all over him The last thing I remember seeing is David's make-up covered face, then I PASS OUT COLD! 4:30am: The alarm clock erupts with the sounds of Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe". Wha?? That's odd. I take a peek outside. Deja Vu! Dark and desolate except for that strange old man with a vacuum. Wha?? Am I dreaming? Or, was yesterday all a premonition? I check my phone. June 10, Coasting for Kids Day. SuperShawn texts to tell us he's waiting outside, so we gather our stuff, pickup SuperShawn and head to Knott's...again The freeways are still empty and soon we are at Knott's Jennifer takes roll call and gives us all the low-down about how the event will work, exactly as she described in my dream. Then, she guides us in! Slyly, SuperShawn nabs a Big Mike hidden Ducky as we enter the park, just like the dream. We pose with Mayor Clayton, just like the dream Soon, we are ready to board the train. David and SuperShawn take the first lap together, while Shawn Coomer, Lady Bebe, and Bruce ride solo, again, just like our dream. After a few laps, our super duper green Coasting for Kids T-shirts are delivered to the station. David still approves! And then it's Round n Round n Round we go, the same thing repeating over and over and over again, just like the dream And just like the dream, there was a mandatory 1hr lunch break in the middle And then it was Round n Round we go AGAIN for another 5 hours. So who would win the third place gift basket? SuperShawn of course. JUST like in the dream. As predicted, the Bebes and SuperShawn head to the Robot Warehouse for a little post-marathon partying. And, just like the dream, we all get wayyy too drunk and I PASS OUT COLD 4:30am: The alarm clock erupts with the sounds of Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe". WTF???!!!! I stumble from bed and peered outside. Dark as night. Desolate, except for that strange old man with a vacuum. WTF???!!! SuperShawn texts that he's waiting outside his apartment. June 10, Coasting for Kids Day. WTF???!!! We pack SuperShawn into the back seat and soon we're at Knott's Jennifer gives us the low-down, then guides us in, where SuperShawn slyly nabs a Big Mike hidden ducky. Duh! We pose with Mayor Clayton Soon, we are ready to board the train. David and SuperShawn take the first lap together, while Shawn Coomer and Bruce ride solo. This time, the Bebes take their first lap together. Maybe That will be the change to break the cycle. And then it's Round n Round n Round we go, the same thing repeating over and over and over again. We've done this for over 30 hours now over the past three non-existent days, with no end in sight. SuperShawn wins his basket. What a shocker! NOT! And then we're of to the Robot Warehouse, where I get so flippin' wasted that I PASS OUT COLD! 4:30am: The alarm clock erupts with the sounds of Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe". June 10, Coasting for Kids Day. WE'RE IN HELL!!!!! SuperShawn texts us that he's waiting outside his apartment. No Sh!t. We pack him into the backseat and head to Knott's. Will it ever end? Soon we were there. Jennifer gives us the low-down, then guides us in. We pose with Mayor Clayton We board the train and David rides with SuperShawn Round n Round n Round we go, over and over and over again Shawn wins a basket Afterward, we go to the Robot Warehouse. EXCEPT....... This time, I DO NOT get drunk and pass out. I'm sober, and I'm going to sleep right here on this air mattress, at the Robot Warehouse. When I wake up, I'll be right here, on this air mattress, at The Robot Warehouse 4:30am: The alarm clock erupts with the sounds of Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe". NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! Something's gotta give. I text SuperShawn that we're on our way before he's even awake. We pack him in the back seat and head to Knott's, where Jennifer gives us the low-down and guides us in Round n Round n Round, over n over n over Perhaps the key to breaking this spell is buying a Knott's Famous Boysenberry Punch... Fingers crossed And... "So sorry David, but we are NOT gonna party at The Robot Warehouse tonight". We go home, make love, and crash in our OWN bed. 4:30am: The alarm clock erupts with the sounds of Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe". SuperShawn texts us that he's waiting. Time for drastic measures. We hit the road WITHOUT SuperShawn, and we're way ahead of schedule And we're eating breakfast while we drive With all of our extra time, we're able to stop for a Starbucks, and we're still there quite early Jennifer gives us the low-down, then guides us in Slyly, Lady Bebe nabs a Big Mike hidden ducky We pose with Mayor Clayton Soon, it's time to board the train Like everyone else, David rides alone! After a few laps, our shirts are delivered. There's one left over. Sorry Shawn. And, like many times before, it's Round n Round n Round we go, over and over and over again... ...with a short lunch break in the middle In SuperShawn's absence, David wins the third place prize basket We head to The Robot Warehouse where Spears makes us drinks and bakes us vegan cookies Feeling great about the day, we fall asleep on our air mattress at The Robot Warehouse 4:30am: The alarm clock erupts with the sounds of Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe". I check my phone. June 10, Coasting for Kids day. Efff THAT! We stuff SuperShawn into the back seat and hit the road with a new plan Mr Bebe gives us the low-down... ...and guides us in MEANWHILE, at Knott's : David nabs the Big Mike hidden ducky! Soon, we're ready to board our first ride: Jagu.... errrr... Journey to Atlantis We watch animals We watch acrobats We watch actors SuperShawn is having a blast!!!! And then we ride Jagu...errrr... MANTA over and over and over and over again, because it is an awesomely fun, super-comfortable, very re-ridable rollercoaster Afterward, we head north to The Robot Warehouse, where Spears makes us drinks and bakes us vegan cookies. We all get really drunk. The last thing I remember seeing is David's make-up covered face... then I PASS OUT COLD! I hear music.... Is it Sonny and Cher? I slowly open my eyes. IT'S DAVID!!! Singing Mr. Brightside by The Killers!!!!! I check my phone... June 11. It worked!!!! Oh, Manta.... I love you!!!!!!! Then, the earth rumbled. Boom....Boom....Boom.....Boom.... The End...???

The long awaited, EPIC "Coasting for Kids" trip report is COMING!!!! Begin the countdown!!!! "it's like Groundhog Day meets Jurassic Park" - says film critic Jefrey Lions

7 duckies. Lock it.

X2 Tatsu Apocalypse (NIGHT) Goliath Scream Batman Apocalypse (DAY) Viper Green Lantern (This ride really is hit or miss) Riddler Goldrusher Ninja Colossus RoadRunner Express Canyon Blaster Revolution (ALWAYS a sh!t ride on this thing! ALWAYS!) -MR BEBE

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww GIRAFFE INVASION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Y'all are the reason why The Bebes post these reports!!!!! Thanks a ton for reading, following, and enjoying our twisted trip reports!!!! Sorry you had to put up with so many animal butts. They were for ILoveRides David because he LOVES animal parts!!!!!

THURSDAY August 9, 2012 & FRIDAY August 10, 2012 Road Trip to WHERE???? Part 4 We got up early and headed out to our next destination. Where could we be going today??? Deep, deep into the heart of the redwood forest lies a mysterious spot known as..... Mystery Spot Mysterious gravitational vortex in progress 17 degrees!!!! Hangin' Tough After the tour, they give you a bumper sticker. Some people prefer to place theirs on some other poor bastards car in the parking lot. We decided to travel PCH 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) all the way to our next destination, and then all the way home! It was incredibly foggy along the coast for quite some time between Santa Cruz and Monterey We stopped in Carmel briefly and grabbed a small sandwich to snack on. We didn't want to spoil our dinner! Our view from the road [[sHORT SLIDESHOW]] The terrain would shift from rolling hills.... to forests... to mountain cliffs and beaches [[sHORT SLIDESHOW]] We made a wildlife pitstop along the coast where we saw Birds, Otters, and Seals Pacific seagull Seals!!! (mostly Elephant seals) [[sHORT SLIDESHOW]] Hearst Castle. This would be as close as we would get. our overnight destination in San Luis Obispo The Madonna Inn. An over-the-top motor lodge resort where every room is decorated uniquely, from the elegant to the whimsical. The registration building The restaurants, bars, and shops building Our building Lady Bebe heads for our room Our unique room is on the right. It is called LUCKY ROCK. We had a chance to see the neighbor's room where the bathroom plumbing was configured to look like an old-time moonshine still. AWESOME! LUCKY ROCK - The glorious green, gold, animal print and rock room that we stayed in!!!! The LUCKY couch! The LUCKY Bathroom vanity. The whole bathroom was built with LUCKY rocks and included a LUCKY rock shower. The pool area. Heated pool and two Jacuzzis. There was also a gazebo and waterfall (not pictured) as well as the fitness room and Day Spa in this area. We would later go in the pool and hot tub after dark. But first.... Dinner in The Steakhouse!!!! Wonderfully gaudy! The food was good, but probably not worth the high cost. But, of course, we paid for ambiance. After dinner we sat in the smoking room and had cigars and brandy (not really), then we hit the hot tub before going to bed. In the morning we went to the Cafe for breakfast Pink is quite prominent EVERYWHERE at the Madonna Inn. That's my yummy Black Forest cake in the pink bag. Thanks to cfc Chuck for suggesting it!!!! And then it was Farewell to Lucky Rock and the Madonna Inn! We scoped out our next route We passed through Pismo beach Next up... Our last stop of Duck Hunt 2: Bay Area Road Trip --- Pea Soup Andersen's in Buellton. Hap-Pea and Pea-Wee split peas for the soup Pea Soup Andersen's is very proud to have restrooms since 1924 Mr Bebe ordered a corned beef rueben with potato salad and an add-on of Split Pea Soup and an extra-thick chocolate milkshake (YUMMMMMM!!!) and Lady Bebe got the Half Tuna Sandwich and Cup of Split Pea Soup. There is an option for extras for your pea soup for $2.50 which includes things like cheese, bacon, croutons, ham and scallions. I would suggest any newbie to Pea Soup Andersen's should get the extras!!!! We took our leftovers and headed home.... ...where two very lonely ladies were super excited to see their mommy!!! Margo kissed Lady Bebe all over!!!! And Lola copped a feel!!!!! DuckHunt2:BayAreaRoadTrip stats: 5 days, over 1000 miles, 9 parks, 3 new credits, 3 missed credits, a sh!t ton of pizza, 36 animal butts, 1 ride refusal, and 5 new ducks (that's 11 total!!!). THE END. Coming Soon!!!!!