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Um, I wouldn't camp out at 2am for pretty much anything... Elissa "well, maybe for GeForce to be built in my backyard!" Alvey

With voting closing this Friday, results will be announced next week! Elissa "hurry up and vote if you haven't already!" Alvey

That was my last coaster I rode! I wonder what my next one will be! Elissa "my count is now at 645!" Alvey

I think that's probably why we will NEVER EVER see these in the US!!! We never saw one person act up on the boats at either park. I have a feeling if you put these in a park in the US, every other person would be tossed into the water or break their boat! Damn I miss this ride! Elissa "GREAT VIDEO!!!" Alvey

I know that at SFMM, Wednesday's are a big 'camp' day and the park can get quite busy. Not sure if the same is true for SFoG. I'd say to go ahead and try without it first (as it usually doesn't sell out in the first few hours) and if you need it go ahead and grab one later. If you want to ride Deja Vu, just go ahead and get one first! Elissa "Mmm Acrophobia" Alvey

I've only read what is on Screamscape...which seems to say it's either going to include more or less this year...hmmm...that's probably not quite what you were looking for! Oh well, it shouldn't be too much longer till we find out what's up! Elissa "I wonder if they'll include the Fear Factor show" Alvey

I really am soooo tempted....but then I remember that Robb and I would lose our jobs if we had to be gone for 4-6 weeks. Elissa "thinks we would have a good chance at getting on" Alvey

^Hmmm...let me guess...are there floating squirrel heads involved in this video? As for the photo I apologize AGAIN! Stupid Robb and everyone constantly bringing that back to haunt me. I was sick, jetlagged, and doped up on medication! That being said, it was cool to have a boob in each Carolina! :o Elissa "sorry!" Alvey

^LOL! I didn't even think of that! Elissa "silly SFMM" Alvey

Yeah, it's usually not "headline news"...just to us coaster enthusiasts! Elissa "I'm surprised it's not news nowadays!" Alvey

Gosh, that's a hard question....Best Roller Coaster in the US...if I *HAD* to choose *one* to survive and all others would be destroyed I would go with: S:RoS at SFNE Elissa "but don't hold me to that!" Alvey

It happens on coasters all of the time! It's just a metal chain...there are weak points. Elissa 'it's usually pretty loud when they snap too!" Alvey

Ok...I think everyone should now be updated and happy! Elissa "except for Barry!" Alvey

I love the shower cap photo...I highly recommend we all wear shower caps when going to waterparks and theme parks! Elissa " " Alvey

^^Ok, some of those are *almost* crossing the line! Elissa "we'll figure out voting today!" Alvey

Animal...we try to keep politics off of the board! Elissa "it's just a random robb thing!" Alvey

I'll go on anything...but I think the coaster that most pushed my 'intensity limits' was Dodonpa. It seriously was just too fast in the acceleration...I felt like I was hit in the chest with a sack of bricks! That being said, I'd still try it again, but be ready for it. Elissa "I wouldn't expect to see anymore rides with an acceleration as strong as Dodonpa" Alvey

Is it the same as Reverchon though? I thought that Zamperla bought them out or something weird like that. Oh well, guess we'll see in a few weeks! Elissa "it's still a spinning ride!" Alvey

I don't know why we haven't gone yet. It is in our plans though. We will probably do a Mediterranean Cruise out of Barcelona and do the Spain parks either before or after. Elissa "there are still a lot of places we need to go!" Alvey

Forgive my ignorance...is this a standard Reverchon spinning mouse? or something else? Elissa "damn spinning rides!" Alvey

Out of the new for 2005's I've ridden so far this year (Powder Keg, Shakira, and Kanonen) It's a toss up for me between Powder Keg and Shakira. I think I will also end up on Hydra, Kingda Ka, and Hades this year. I don't expect my favorites to change! Elissa "that is if Kingda Ka opens!" Alvey

Colossos and Zeus are two very different rides. Colossos is all about the long floater airtime and is glass smooth. Zeus is much more about out of control laterals and airtime, but do not expect 'smooth' by any means. The way they both ran on our trip I might even put Zeus ahead of Colossos on my list! They are both top caliber rides! As far as Etap's and Ibis', there are some Accor hotels in Italy, but they seem to be more expensive. Check it out at www.accorhotels.com and search Italy. Elissa "You're going to hit some great rides on your trip!" Alvey

Come on, you don't think that SFoG and Vekoma go well together??? Elissa "I HAVE THAT CREDIT!!!!" Alvey

Yeah he wouldn't be at Ruby Tuesday...I'm pretty sure they don't have a buffet or 'all you can eat' option there! Elissa "I crack myself up!" Alvey

Great TR! I love seeing all of these new crazy waterpark attractions! The Tornados are really good rides if you keep your ass up and ready for some painful stuff at the bottom of the funnel each time you hit it! Dan had his bathing suit ripped open by it, and I had water in my ear for like a week! As for those Shark Attack slides, that's awesome! It looks like Downhill Double Dipper at Blizzard Beach which is insane! That enclosed family raft ride also looked fun. Some of the most crazy rides I've ever gotten at a waterpark have been on the "family raft rides". When you pile 4 or 5 big guys into one of those they really can haul ass! Elissa "glad you had fun!" Alvey