lapseofreason

How about the original colors on Double Loop (Geauga Lake): Personally, I don't mind all black (you should see me on RCT3), but in a real park it looks like crud. -amanda

I eat before I go in the morning, ride for about 4-5 hours, leave the park and get some lunch, then come back, walk around a little or go on a log ride or something, then ride till we decide to leave. I generally don't eat inside the park; the food usually sucks.

I THOUGHT I already replied to this, but I guess I didn't. http://www.myspace.com/amandavincelli Oh, yeah. It's a very original username. EDIT: Stupid slash after my username! The link should work now.

I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed at the same time. It wasn't a pleasant experience. (shudders)

And now for the out-of-turn questions. LOL What was the name of the castle where the Wizard lived? I don't think I've read anything about where he actually lived. Crud. What are the names of the 3 troll? Bleep, Bloop, and King Troll In the now "Pirates Cove", who is "Dangerous Bill" a tribute for? I have no idea Where can one hear the steady sound of typewritters in the park today? See above In which area can one hear the soundtrack to Last of the Mohicans? Um... I would say High Sierra Territory. Name the main moose in MooseBurger Lodge. I don't know, I've never eaten there What used to be housed in the current PlayPass Processing Center? Um... Flashback's queue? What did Yosemite Sam's Flight School used to be called. I have no freaking idea Who built and when was the Grand Carousel? 1912.... um, I forget, so I'll say Looff (sp?) Well, that's the best I can do. -amanda

Wasn't Gold Rusher brown?

I think it's 21 for me. So that would make me a coasterweenie. Great.

^Maybe they'll get around to it. Does Tatsu come anywhere close to Ninja? (I still haven't figured out the final layout either.) I mean, it seems that they're painting a buttload of stuff around Tatsu, so maybe Ninja will get some shiny new red and white paint as well. -amanda

Just got back from seeing the movie. Since I can't think of any other phrase than "this was utterly ridiculous" (I mean, we've already discussed the impossible logistics of the coaster accident and everything), here is a review my husband posted on another board. (( We just got back from seeing the latest entry in the Final Destination franchise, the third of three films that vaguely recall the excellent Omen films from the seventies. Final Destination and it's two sequels basically rehash the gore and horror elements of those movies, albeit drained of any semblance of intelligence or suspense, yet with the same grisly Rube Goldberg-style deaths intact. Fortunately the filmmakers had the good sense to instill with their films a firm tongue-in-cheek attitude, otherwise they would be virtually impossible to watch. The latest installment, in fact, borderlines on being purely comedic. Offering more of the same substandard acting, silly dialogue, mindless plotting and clichéd characterizations, the fun lies in attempting to determine how each victim will eventually succumb to a series of convoluted, overly complex horror violence. As with the first two films, we are all too aware that Mr. Death is loitering somewhere nearby when our protagonist goes into her eye-rolling routine and the wind blows out candles or rattles dishes or rustles the leaves in trees. As omnipresent sparking electrical wires and puddles of water threaten to interface, or runaway trucks careen down steep hillsides as latches and locks inexplicably freeze, or a variety of heavy and/or sharp objects begin to teeter or dangle precariously over the principles’ heads, brains and intestines are sure to be splattered left and right at any moment. It's all very silly, but, as horror entertainment goes these days, it basically delivers what it promises: A series of sudden and ultra violent deaths centered around a wafer thin plot about some incoherent mumbo-jumbo pertaining to 'death's plan' and how it's impossible to 'cheat death.' Ironically enough, the opening roller coaster sequence, as depicted in the movie advertisement, is flat, boring and relatively gore-free. The film actually improves somewhat as it progresses, at least on a purely creative level, save for a no-brainer about two airheads getting toasted in a tanning salon while listening to Rollercoaster of Love on headphones. I've seen all three entries, and this is about on par with the first film, and a little better than the second, which, believe me, is no glowing recommendation. But then again I'm not a big fan of modern horror films, so I really couldn't tell you a good movie from a bad one these days. When I was a kid, I never missed a Vincent Price film, and to this day still enjoy the Dr. Phibes movies, but from what I have seen of films in this genre in recent years, there's really not much to get excited about. The Sixth Sense was the best of the bunch, but recent releases such as The Ring, Red Eye or even the Scream franchise, were so utterly banal, predictable and clichéd, I'm surprised I made it through without falling asleep. And as for Saw, I still can't believe it was ever green-lighted in the first place. In my opinion, Saw featured the worst acting from a veteran cast I have ever seen. At least the FD franchise stars a cast of unknowns, so the bad acting is to be expected. And it's pretty darn awful. I can’t remember the last time I saw a horror movie that got under my skin. I saw the original The Hills Have Eyes alone at a midnight showing in an ancient downtown Chicago theater that was full of people scarier than any I have ever seen in any horror movie, but I do remember being thoroughly creeped-out by the film. Maybe the remake, due out this spring, will offer some jolts that have been lacking in horror films of late. I actually enjoyed Final Destination 3 more than I thought, but then again how can you not enjoy a film that plays the song Love Train after liquefying all the passengers on a subway train? So go for the guts, go for the laughs, or go for the gore, but don't go for the scares, because there aren't any. )) -amanda

Hey,since when has there been fog/mist at the bottom of the first drop? Was it just when the ride opened, or what? I've never seen it.... -Amanda

^Whoa! Cool! Pink Floyd rules! -Amanda "There is no greater band" V. ...Oh, and cool photos, dubaidave.

Coasters 1. Any kind of woodie, as long as it's not a clone of Psyclone 2. B&M Flyer 3. Giovanola Hypercoaster OR Arrow 4-D coaster (tie) Thrill Rides 1.Chance Inverter (yes, I love these!) 2. Ring of Fire (another love from my childhood!) 3.S&S Drop Tower 4. Chaos (look up Circus Circus Adventuredome, you'll see what I mean) 5. Something similar to Insanity, one of the rides on top of Stratosphere in Las Vegas 6. Intamin Freefall 7. Muzik Express 8.Enterprise Kiddie Rides 1.Double Decker carousel 2.Bumper Cars 3.Yoyo 4.Swinging Pirate Ship (any manufacturer) 5. Dragon Wagon 6.Tilt a Whirl 7.Scrambler 8.Big, giant Ferris Wheel 9.Those antique cars that run on tracks (think of the ones at Geauga Lake or Granny Gran Prix at SFMM) 10. don't know Water Rides 1. LOG FLUME! 2. Splash Boats 3.Another log flume Family Rides 1. What the heck are family rides again? 2.Um.. any of the kiddie rides? 3.See above. Food 1.Nachos 2.Fry Stand 3.Wendy's Games 1. S K E E B A L L! A must 2. More skee ball 'cause everything else is rigged 3.Log flume/shooting gallery 4.Ring toss 5.Modified basketball thing with regular hoops Other 1. A lot of arcades with MTV"s Drumscape and all games working 2. Did I mention dueling log flumes? 3.Cheap parking 4. Free balloons and tacos 5.dunno

I also read this article, in yesterday's Daily News (Los Angeles). It's basically the same stuff he's said about other SF parks.

^Haven't heard that yet. All I have is the Brak Show CD.

Let's see... Woke up Took a shower Straightened my hair out Ate breakfast Went to a job interview Came home Played video games while my husband took a nap Cleaned up the apartment Went to the supermarket Dropped perishable groceries off at home Went to Taco Bell Came home Ate Taco Bell Watched a movie (The Onion Field).. Weird but boring. Watched a few episodes of Family Guy Watched the Simpsons (stupid repeats) Flipped channels and complained that there was nothing on And here I am online while my husband sleeps. -Amanda

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you... Mrs. Chew! A 6 month old Dachshund (Wiener Dog) who truly lives up to her name!

ATHF rules! I think my favorite episode is "Super Birthday Snake". I'm sorry, it's just funny when they try to get the snake drunk and he eats Shake.. then there's both Shake- and Meatwad-sized bulges in the snake! ...Who said something about a movie? That would rule! -Amanda

I agree with most everyone - the Magic Fridge and the Fed Ex Caveman were definitely the best. I like the end of the caveman one when he kicks the little dinosaur into oblivion and then gets stomped -Amanda

riddler's revenge

Can you put mine as "Resident SFMM-aholic/Pink Floyd Expert"? I know it sounds stupid but thanks. -Amanda

OUCH. That coaster looks painful and I didn't even watch the video, just looked at it on RCDB! Whoof... keep me off that, I don't wanna ride a death machine, thanks. Sorry, but it looks really bad. -Amanda

NINJA!!! (woohoo, again, 'cause every time I play this, it starts with N!) -Amanda "Ninja is REALLY fun, especially in the dark/fog" V.

Super Mario Bros. (Arcade.. woohoo!) The stupid B button was stuck down on the machine and I couldn't shoot fireballs when I got Fire Flower. ARRRGGGHHH!!! So I didn't even get past 1-2. rrr! -amanda

I have heard talk that Dominator's (Geauga Lake) queue music is Pink Floyd's "Welcome to the Machine", but seeing that I haven't been to the park since it was still Worlds of Adventure, I can't vouch for that fact. But I can say that if it's true, that would be my favorite, as Pink Floyd is my favorite band. -amanda

What winter? It's supposed to be 80 tomorrow! -Amanda "I love L.A." V.