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From the VA Gazette with some interesting info: Source

^Well all the construction permits for the 2011 attraction and additions has been submitted and this new one does say on the former site of the Big Bad Wolf. The park did announce that a new coaster will go on the same exact spot that BBW occupied.

BGW just filed a permit to the James City County Planning Commission for the 2012 coaster. http://first.jccegov.com/CaseTrak/searchdetail.aspx?caseid=61740

^I've had their "cheeseburger and fries" and I love it. I can't wait to go back there on my next visit!

I hit the Navy Exchange at 4 a.m. and stayed for three hours. The first hour was really hectic but the crowds fizzled out quick. I got a new 5-qt KitchenAid Stand Mixer, some clothes and a few blurays. I then went to Sam's Club at 8 a.m. and got me a new LED TV! I just got back from Toys R' Us and Target. Toys R' Us was demolished and it looked like it was hit by the by the same asteroid that slammed into the Yucatan Peninsula 65 million years ago.

$80 for a three course vegan menu? That $80 can pay for a few full meals at the Go Raw Cafe Maybe if it was at one of Joël Robuchon's restaurants I'd pay it.

I just got out of the midnight showing of Deathly Hallows and OMFG that movie was awesome! I can not wait for the finale next summer!

Awesome Pics!

WOW! I listened to "Bring On The Dancing Horses" earlier today!

^Geaux Tigers! *Note - not a big SEC fan but I root for LSU since a few of my good friends went to college there!

They are probably setting up Christmastown right now. If they are doing any construction for the 2011 attractions it'll probably be minimal. I wouldn't be surprised to see Katapult removed since that's where Mach Tower is going and it is not on the Christmastown list of attractions open for the event as it was last year. I wouldn't expect much or any construction on the Oktoberfest revamp since that is a very busy area for Christmastown with the shows and vendors there.

First Auburn and Arkansas both tally up a total of 108 points a few weeks ago and now Michigan just beat Illinois 67-65! Do these teams play defense anymore??? LOL

I use iSkysoft Video Convertor for Mac for my iPad and it works fine. I haven't tried any others though.

I'm sure there is plenty room and guessing the angle of the pic doesn't really show it. I'm just curious as to why they are using this kind of support for this inversion.

^The Octopus is a popular marine creature in Germany! First Paul, now this new ride!!!

Nice pics! This inversion support looks like a first for B&M?

Looks like we'll have to wait a week as this was just posted on their Facebook.

I like a bunch more but these are my top 10 right now... 1. Avocado 2. Lychees 3. Mangoes 4. Pears 5. Strawberries 6. Bananas 7. Jackfruit 8. Dates 9. Guava 10. Blueberries

As far as "missing" goes there really isn't much that is given what GCI and Gravity Group have been putting out. The Voyage at HW is the most complete wood coaster experience as it has the most variety of elements in one. The Intamin Pre-fabs seem to produce the best airtime unfortunately there aren't enough of them around.

I'd pick Seattle as well. I've been to all those cities you've narrowed down and that seems to be the best with what you're looking for. It also seems to be more culturally diverse than the others and is a short (and scenic) drive to Vancouver. And Portland is about a 3 hours drive south of there. As far as cost of living goes it is higher than the others listed but really not extreme like San Fran, LA, New York City, DC or Boston.

After reading BGT's Facebook page and seeing how their wall has erupted with complaints about the name Cheetah Hunt, I saw this info after someone asked about the cheetah exhibit that will be alongside the ride. They were asked how many cheetahs would be in the new exhibit and where they were coming from. The park's response: I'm really looking forward to this as I've only seen a couple cheetahs up close. Seeing eight of them would be cool! And hopefully this will help clear any doubt of the ride's name.

^True. Oregon State did pull off some recent upsets but they lost a game Saturday night that they should've easily won!

Which drum corps did you march with?

^I never thought the park implied that the ride's named would be referred to hunting cheetahs. However I do see how this would cause some people to think that due to the fact that the animal is an endangered species and one of the main reasons is poaching.

^That would be a great matchup to see. Boise State pretty much has the rest of their schedule made unless they suffer a drastic breakdown. They may be challenged by #19 Nevada but they are currently losing to Hawaii. They also need Nevada to win to secure a chance for the BCS title game. Oregon has a much tougher schedule ahead with a game at USC. They also have games against Arizona and at Oregon State, both of whom are currently ranked.