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^ While I have not personally tried it, I've heard from a few people that Food Etc.'s sushi is actually pretty good. A few times, I've also had workers at food places call their supervisor over to ring up an Xtreme Pass discount. My feeling is simply that they weren't trained properly, or don't process that many transactions and forget. I'd also guess that some Xtreme passholders forget about the discount and don't ask for it. One thing I am glad to see is that I am processed very quickly at the parking lot tollbooths. At one time, the person working the booth had to fill out a big paper thing with my pass number, then I had to sign it to get in. Now it's just "swipe" and I'm in. Eric

^ Nice to see you, Soren! Anyway, I took all of my tax stuff to the tax guy today, so in a week or so I'll know what my damage is. Eric

^^^ Then maybe a logo on the park map for restaurants/gift shops where the discount is honored would be a good idea. Eric

The park could always put a special logo at the entrance to venues that honor the pass. Eric

A lot of ladies do it to their hair before hitting the mall, so...yes. Do you think the government should put a cap on the percentage rate that credit card issuers can charge for interest?

^ The last time I rode Batman (Super Bowl Sunday), the fan was turning, but not that fast. Eric

Sometimes I wonder how they came up with curling? It's so...random. Eric

I think the 25% Xtreme Pass discount is good at all major restaurants in the park, but not any carts or vending machines. Johnny Rocket's gives the discount, as does Katy's Kettle. Haven't tried Panda or Longhorn's, but I would guess they would honor it as well. EDIT: Just read ^'s post. Interesting that Longhorn's doesn't honor the Xtreme Pass. Makes me wonder if Mooseburger Lodge does... Eric

^ Wearing purple. < Wearing blue. V Wearing mayonnaise!

It's good that they're just refurbishing the skyride instead of taking it out. Too many parks are getting rid of these rides, which, in my opinion, are not only enjoyable, but serve the purpose of moving people. I really miss the one at SFMM. Eric

Definitely not a run, but I've been doing some walking. Should I take a leave of absence from theme park websites?

^ That statement is sacrilege to me. It's all about Coca-Cola. Have you eaten any cookies in the last week?

^ Wasn't at SFMM on Monday. < Was at SFMM on Monday. V Was flying a kite on Monday!

^ Chatting in Scotland. < Not chatting in California. V Chattering because it's too cold!

^ Starts his morning in TPR chat. < Starts his morning by getting out of bed. V Starts his morning by sloppin' the hogs!

^ Exactly what is that "travelhol" you drink? Eric

Maybe someone set the fire to collect the insurance... Eric

^ Lives in L.A. < Used to live in L.A. V Lives in the Walmart parking lot!

^ Needs Levi's 501s. < Has Levi's 501s. V Has 501 jars of peanut butter on his bed!

The Wilbury Twist -- The Traveling Wilburys Eric

Doesn't SFMM offer valet parking? I would think they'd use that area to park cars for that. Or use it for buses like they once did. Eric

I found out that a childhood friend is working on this park. I don't know what he's doing, but I should find out. What I do know is that he's not designing any coasters, but most likely some of the special effects. Eric

^ I wasn't aware of that. Seems like not long ago all four trains were there---two running and two stored at the bottom of the hill. Are parts still available? Obviously, Arrow is out of business---would S&S supply them? Eric

^ Very true; plus I don't think the park would invest in brand new trains for Ninja when the current ones work just fine. And the Vekoma trains seat fewer people, too (24 vs. 28). Eric

^ You might be thinker than you drunk you are. Eric