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Robb, if it isn't too late, we might want to fix a few minor goofs in the disclaimer: Original Version: Edited Version:

Yellow BMs could indicate a health issue: http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=17&m=848601. Perhaps this thread should consult its physician.

I rode it in the front and thought it was OK--not too rough.

^I would've gladly sacrificed Anaconda.

This topic has been covered extensively in the annual Mitch Hawker poll thread: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=48224. I suggest that you look at the results there. There's little point to another poll, so I'm locking this thread.

^It's where she practices her synchronized swimming.

And he's about to bite Adam! The beauty of the "Back Lot Tour Is Closed" attraction is that you can ride it anytime, anywhere. It is the perfect example of using your imagination to its fullest.

^I agree--very nice pictures, but the point of this thread would be . . . what?

Robb, I tried uploading that little .mov file again, but got the same error message as before: Does it just not like .mov files? I'm not sure how to convert it to another format, because Windows Movie Maker doesn't recognize .mov files, either (it's a Quick Time file).

I caught The Reader last Sunday--a very good movie, especially Kate Winslet's performance. Still, I'm not all that thrilled with this year's Oscar nominees (my favorite of the bunch is Frost/Nixon).

Nope. You were stuck with just me. Chuck was back in VA by that time, and R&E gave up with the crowds. Besides, meeting me was more exciting anyway! Yeah--I was at home, running for the toilet every five minutes or so by that time. Stupid stomach bug!

^^It's ABBA. The nature of their music is to be annoying. Then again, I'm probably not the audience for this show.

You and your brother don't seem too sure about that whole "sky ride" thing. I love seeing these old pictures.

This is unequivocally true. The ironic part, of course (and I'm speaking for myself here), is that I never would have considered paying for similar content from other clubs or organizations, yet TPR, the free resource, literally receives hundreds--sometimes thousands--of my hard-earned dollars each year. There's a lesson in there somewhere, probably. I'm just too lazy right now to figure out what it is. That if you build a vibrant, online community that offers lots of great free content (which is regularly updated and enhanced), in addition to excellent opportunities for travel (at a great value), people will join. Followthrough is everything. As I've said before, if it hadn't been for TPR, I never would've gotten into the whole coaster-enthusiast thing.

^What about Avalanche? I was unaware that snow sliding down mountains was a big issue in the Congo.

^No cake? Didn't you get the memo, Bill? YOU were responsible for the cake! Thanks for the birthday greetings, everyone.

I agree--Universal really upped the ante with HHN last year (particularly with Scary Tales, Body Collectors, and Dead Exposure). As for Doomsday, the maze was better than the movie (which isn't saying much).

What does Bill Clinton have to do with a small, freshwater fish?

^We have a winnah! Unfortunately, we don't have a prize.

^Cedar Fair? Actually, to be fair, Paramount had problems keeping all the effects working, as I recall. Other parks in the chain had nothing but problems with them, too.

"Commonwealth of Virginia," thank you very much. And to think that some people don't believe that Huge Hummel Boy leads an interesting life.

I hope you didn't come down with the stomach bug I had when you returned--now there was a "welcome back" gift and a half. Thanks for posting the photos, Erik. As for your parents, Matt, well, they were warned. Bwa-ha-ha-ha! What a great time that was. Time to go back . . . now!

I could become TPR's "Caption Whore."

Have you tried looking in the TPR Park Index? All those parks you mentioned are there, along with some photos and links to official park Web sites and trip reports.

^I liked the "Yeti Mickey" myself, but wasn't thrilled with the whole "mystery box" concept. I wonder how many people bought a whole case, then went right to E-Bay?