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^ aren't you from Texas? it was too hot in the line that you bailed? hmm can't imagine that St Louis is going to be hotter than Texas, but will find out for myself shortly. I laughed at you going to eat first, after all . . there was conversation about how the one at SFOT is a vomit machine, and how it was silly they put it right behind a restaurant. . . and yet you went and ate 1st. LOL I think it looks fantastic, and I can't wait to ride it in 2 weeks. .I'll bet the single seats have some great forces. thanks for the pics.

looks like y'all had a great time. and I have to say, that pic of Blue Streak in the evening, is the best I've ever seen the coaster look. thanks for sharing, Chuck! (and congrats to the graduate)

just in time for our visit on 6/9 !

so glad you're back posting so frequently, Hanno. your pics really do bring a smile to my face most mornings

Joker it's multipurpose. . if a girl, or a boy, or a coaster, or an S&S freespin, or a swinging ship, or a giant Pendulum

Six Flags Fiesta Texas, on Saturday (planning on staying till dark - for a change. . to see the place lit up at night, and if they are doing an evening show this early in the Summer). then, in ~2 weeks? new park for me, Six Flags St. Louis

I've said it before, and I'll say it again (and i REFUSED to ride it when last there. . I sat on bench while my masochist group I was with rode), re: Wildcat like a car with square wheels going down a road full of potholes. no thank you. (Lightning Racer on the other hand? wonderful)

that Carousel is gorgeous! thank you for sharing such great pics.

yeah, it absolutely is the way the deer pen is kept. it's a very large enclosure, but I wish they were handled more like the Buffalo area, where they have so much more space to spread out/roam. one thing I can say positive about the animals: when we were there last year, all of the handlers really did seem not only to really care about the animals. . but also seemed to be trained in the care of the animals (able to answer questions, and tell us about them, their habits, and diets. so it wasn't just a seasonal hire of a young adult to stand in front of the enclosures (the young adults just hired seemed to be doing the ride operations ).

really great report, Boldikus, so thank you for finishing it. I love seeing your pics - you tend to take really good ones, and unique views that aren't always seen. one day, the stars will all align, and I'll bump into y'all (Bill & Brit too) at a park. (tho if you let me know when y'all come to Texas, I certainly would make a plan to meet ya at Fiesta)

my 1st visit ever to the park (last year) was for 2 days, and my honest opinion is that I was glad I had 2 days, tho really could have done it in 1. but for things I really wanted re-rides on (and got multiples): Goliath, Twisted Cyclone, Mindbender, Batman, Monster Mansion (!) - it's so F'ed up, I loved it and rode at least a dozen times, Justice League? I was glad I had a 2nd day to go back and didn't mind any lines. I did find many of the coasters to be really 1 & Done for *me* (DareDevilDive, Scorcher, GASM, Blue Hawk, Superman).. but glad I got a lap on them. the best food we had while there? Macho Nacho (it was really good). and several folks hung at the bar directly across from Monster Mansion, and they said the drinks/snacks were good there too. as to "magic seats"? I really enjoyed Twisted Cyclone towards the front left (yeah, its slow going over 1st drop, but when you come up on that amazing wave turn and you SEE it coming in the front? worth it). I also found Goliath to be better in the back, but that could just be me. not a local, but that's my 2cents.

yes, thank you Robb (and Elissa). got my renewal submitted earlier this evening

not my creation, but sums up my feelings perfectly.

meh finale . .most of the final season was terrible, with a few stand out episodes. Wasn't *bad*. . .just "meh" but yeah.. . the finale was too expected, too clean, and left a LOT of script induced stupidity: biggest of which to me was Grey Worm and his troops were JUST executing folks in the streets. *SURE* they didn't immediately execute a character who took that action. . no way do they "imprison". .they kill. script induced idiocy.

love the color, and the layout of this (as straight forward and simple as it is). . but the jewel is, of course, the option of what type of train. I'd go for the Stand Up, if could only choose one. But of course, if there, would ride in all offered options. tho those "comfort collars" are hysterical! dunno I've ever seen a restraint like that

Sorry for your loss, but congrats on the progress! ditto for me too, Jason. Condolences on your loss, and congrats on the progress.

Despite some challenges this past week, managed to stick to my diet & exercise plan for the most part. and weight this morning? 199.2 lbs. So down ~19 lbs since April 1. Ok, I realize I weighed after my walk, and before eating anything, and if I were to weigh after lunch, I'm sure it would go up a bit. but still. . under 200 again! and only 14 lbs from where I'd like to be by Dragon*con in ~3 months. Seems very do-able! so: started back on plan on 4/1 at 218 lbs 1st check in was on 4/14 at 211.6 lbs 2nd check in was on 4/22 at 208.2 lbs 3rd check in was on 4/28 at 206.2 lbs 4th check in was on 5/10 at 201.8 lbs. and today, 5/18: 199.2 lbs. that's my status. bert

glad you had a good time, and some great pics. surprised you didn't have much to say about Ragin Cajun. . . as i thought it was a really fun spinning coaster, and it was among my favorites in the park.

that ride looks so bizarre and fun! and as usual, fantastic pics, Hanno. love em.

^^ I mean. .. I want to be supportive. but. . . . gross.

^ benches wide enough (and ride long enough) to take a nice nap in tho

Great pics - the overcast, "moist" day really worked in your favor as the colors pop fantasticallyl! really loved seeing them, the ride looks so much better than it did previously. thanks for sharing.

you didn't miss much by missing out on Rainforest Cafe: it's a chain restaurant, with some decent food, and some fun atmosphere/theming -- but good lord, you're at Disney! why waste time at Rainforest Cafe! hopefully at DHS you got to grab something at SciFi Drive In, or Mom's, or one of the unique Disney Dining Experiences (even if you don't book way ahead, we've never had issues getting a table at standby for a group of less than 3 people). the Kilimanjaro Safari *is* really good, it's almost a "ride" in itself - when you go back for Avatar, make sure you do that too. (and as to Primeval Whirl. .. LOL. . we *all* told you so. . . . LOL). glad you seem to have had a great time.

best of luck on the tests - I really hope all comes out ok, and you get the all clear!

^^ Happy Birthday!