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I had never heard of Tripsdrill before but it looks like a great park with beautiful landscaping and theming and some pretty cool and interesting rides.

I could not put my hands up on Skyrush for more than a few seconds. It's one of the few rides I've ridden where I am holding onto the restraints for my dear life. I agree that the restraints are kind of uncomfortable but Skyrush is the kind of ride where you need to be stapled to your seat. Although Skyrush has great ejector air, I prefer Storm Runner as it's more re-rideable and fun and I love launches. Fahrenheit and Lightning Racer were also excellent coasters. On the first day, I liked Fahrenheit more than Skyrush, but on the second day I decided that I liked Skyrush better than Fahrenheit. Still, Hersheypark has third and fourth place coasters that would be first place at many other parks. How many other parks can boast this claim?

What a beautiful park! Thanks for the pictures. Europa Park is definitely on my bucket list (Holiday Park too). Looks like there is so much to do there it would be hard to squeeze it all into one day (good thing you went for two).

Fell through the Earth and resurfaced in China, at.....

Two days before the SFMM day of West Coast Bash, so Sept 5 I think. It was a black and white shake from In-N-Out. When was the last time you had a smoothie?

Xcelerator- Knott's Berry Farm

9th beer at Beer Camp Maillard's Odyssey Imperial Dark Ale by Bell's Brewery of Kalamazoo, MI

^^ I've had that one before. Good! Cool can too. 8th Beer at Beer Camp last nite. CANfusion Rye Bock by Oskar Blues Brewery of Longmont, CO

Suuuuuurrrrrrrgggggge! #SURGEisback

Black Keys playing "Gotta Get Away" live on Jimmy Fallon.

7th beer at Beer Camp Chico King Pale Ale by 3 Floyds Brewing Co. of Munster, IN. Really good!

Dang, I may have to shoot over! If you do, PM me or look for the guy in the purple TPR East Coast Tour shirt.

Really light crowds at the park. A great day to come here if you are a pass holder in the Bay Area. I got on Gold Striker 5 times in a row with a 1-2 train wait. Oh, and Gold Striker lives up to the hype - amazing ride!

Any Bay Area members going to be at CGA today? I'll be there today to finally ride Gold Striker. PM me if you want to meet up in the park or look for the guy in the purple TPR East Coast Tour shirt.

I count the Ab Coaster at the gym as a credit. http://www.abcoaster.com

As soon as Amazon has Surge back in stock, I'm buying a case. It was like Christmas morning on Monday for me when I found out Surge was coming back after 12 years. Thanks to the Surge Movement constantly posting on Coca-Cola's Facebook pages and originally to SaveSurge.org, Coca-Cola finally caved in and brought back Surge selling exclusively through Amazon to give the fans the chance to put their money where their mouth is. Well, the fans have spoken and Surge has sold out within minutes every time it was restocked on Amazon. The demand has exceeded Coke and Amazon's expectations and is #1 selling Grocery item on Amazon, so things are looking good for my favorite 90's soda. For those that hadn't heard the news already about Surge: http://www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/surge-returns-back-by-popular-demand-brand-now-available-exclusively-on-amazoncom

Sixth beer at Beer Camp. There and Back English Style Bitter by New Glarus Brewing Co. Of New Glarus, WI.

Fifth beer at Beer Camp. Torpedo Pilsner Hoppy Pilsner by Firestone Walker Brewing Company in Paso Robles, CA.

^ I'll have to look for that Sierra Fall Harvest variety pack after I'm done with Beer Camp. The Beer Camp has a good variety lighter and darker beers (although nothing really light), alts, Belgiums, and IPAs. I would recommend Beer Camp to any craft beer fan if you can still find it (a very limited amount was made and I bought it right before I went on the Mini-East Coast Tour - I am just tapping into it now). I believe Sierra Nevada also has an IPA variety pack (or it did not too long ago) - or was it Sam Adams? Anyways, back to Beer Camp. Fourth beer at Beer Camp: Yonder Bock Tropical Maibock by Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, FL.

Third beer at Beer Camp. Myron's Walk Belgium-Style Pale Ale by Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, ME. (Sorry if the double post bothers anyone)

Second beer at Beer Camp Double Latte Coffee Milk Stout Ale feat. Ninkasi Brewing Company from Eugene, OR. Can't get this one at the Bux;)

X2 during ERT at WCB last Sunday night:)

^ I would have rode it last Sunday at WCB if it was open. I took a ride on Tidal Wave instead. Is the rapids open today?

I would love to ride a coaster in the snow, but for now I guess a snowboard or skis will have to do.

Maybe Dorney Park will be getting a stand up coaster next year.