SharkTums

He's probably mainly talking about Gwazi, which even changed it's tag line from "Dueling Coaster" to "Double Coaster". Most of the time when Dueling Dragons doesn't duel it's not the ops, but the guests! I don't really understand the point of building such a cool concept, then not using it! Elissa "silly guests making things difficult!" Alvey

Actually they are! They used to both be called Silver Dollar City and were the same company. Now they are a bit different but still managed by the same parent company. A lot of their rides are identical as well like Fire in the Hole/Blazin Fury and Wilderness Waterboggan/and whatever they call theirs!, etc. 2 of the best parks in the country if you ask me! Elissa "misses SDC already!" Alvey

They sell leashes! We have one...if you want I'll just send it to you because RatTums didn't like it. Elissa "I was totally looking forward to taking him on walks!" Alvey

Hey! I resemble that comment! Elissa "went to Kansas for an hour to get a Python Pit!" Alvey

I will be going to the bathroom shortly after I leave work today. As for Coaster Trips... Internationally here's a very tentative plan: Summer 2005 Europe Winter 2005 Hong Kong Summer 2006 England Summer 2007 Japan Winter 2007 Australia (where it's actually summer!) Somewhere in there Mexico will happen as well. We're also looking into a European Cruise where we might do Spain. All of this is quite tentative though. Elissa "I'm tired just looking at that!" Alvey

It was a hamster too! Oh well, RatTums doesn't have any diseases...well, at least not as many as Robb so we're good! I'm glad that they didn't kill all of the rodents yet, they're just being quarantined, let's hope it stays that way! Elissa "Poor Diseased Hamsters!" Alvey

^Um, maybe someone's trying to tell you not to have anymore Hamsters! Elissa "don't get one with your track record!" Alvey

Ugh, I really can't stand the NY one! I voted for CSI: Miami, but that might have been because of a great season finale last night! Miami and Vegas are pretty neck and neck in my eyes. Elissa "I don't know why, I just hate the NY one!" Alvey

Yup! I thought it was almost clever! Elissa "hope it's a good attraction!" Alvey

Can you notice any difference yet? Elissa "maybe Robb will get this someday!" Alvey

You're so cute when you're being sarcastic! Elissa "go to work!" Alvey

If you look in the opening to one of our videos RatTums is checking out a little coaster car that goes to those 'little people' or something playsets. I would put him in it, and carefully control his descent...I don't think he liked it though! Elissa "that's okay, we still love him!" Alvey

Very cool commercial for the Fear Factor Live Show at USH...I'm guessing that the East Coast saw a commercial for the one at USF. These people are really wussy though! Edit...the black people are putting the other couples to shame!

You do know that Vekoma isn't Japanese right? --elissa

There was a rumor it was going to SFDL. Elissa "I still think that would go over well!" Alvey

Anyone catch this earlier tonight or now? Pretty cool so far, makes me excited for this weekend! Nice shots of the coasters and rides...now to see what the stunts will be. Elissa "can we say promotional tie in?" Alvey

So where exactly is the entrance? I guess you walk past Gwazi, past the Hospitality, beyond the Lorikeets, am I getting close? Elissa "not looking forward to that long walk in the morning!" Alvey

THIS SUCKS!!! I really hope they don't just scrap it! Elissa "it would fit right in at several parks!" Alvey

Come on guys...at least the place won't look like this: Elissa "it's Disney, they'll make it work somehow!" Alvey

With all the photos and reports about Shakira, you may want to check out Screamscape's new video of her (also known as Sheikra to some of you!) http://www.screamscape.com/html/busch_gardens.htm The ride looks nice, I hope it performs for us later this week! Elissa "Good Job Lance!" Alvey

Sorry man, take it easy.

Oh! So great!!! I'm so glad you guys have a nice hamster, and it looks like you're taking great care of her! Nice cage, with places to hide, good ventilation...and yes, we have to hook her up with RatTums! Congrats guys! Let us know if you have any questions, comments, problems! Elissa "You guys totally just went up a notch in my book! " Alvey

You crazy Quakers! Elissa "That must have smelled pretty bad" Alvey

Chocolate Cake Batter Vanilla Elissa "yeah, I'm boring, I know!" Alvey

Seems like it shows a few times a year on one of the many different Discovery Channels! Elissa "ahh, my younger years!" Alvey