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No, because if I had to deal with that on a daily basis, I'd probably kill someone! Do you service/upgrade your own computer?

The second raven turn is pretty rough no matter where you sit. For me, it's the hardest part of the ride to get through. As I always say, I feel that you should never have to "learn" how to ride anything, but on X2, it's necessary. Eric

Now we won't know if he's zipping into or out of a train when we're riding the subway. It'll always be a mystery. Swayze was too young and had so much more to do. And he seemed like a really nice guy---not exactly the type that we have in Hollywood anymore. Eric

^ I'm glad you can take that, because just a few times---and not all in a row---is all I can take of that. But it is an improvement over the original. Eric

^ Thinks highly of Vikings. < Has a Viking name. V Has a wart on his tongue!

I've never even been to Michigan, so I'll say...no. Have you ever wondered how an animal with eyes on the side of its head can see straight ahead?

A fun day at the DLR, complete with 1-1/2 rides on Autopia. How did I get a half ride? Someone's car stalled and they had to walk us off. But we got an entrance pass to any attraction. I never used the pass, but getting to walk along the Autopia track was worth it enough. Eric

^ Good to hear, and my pleasure. I hope all of you enjoy Legoland when you get there---I'm sure you will. Eric

^ Not such a "lossage" if people are encouraged to renew their passes for next year. More repeat visits = more money for the park. Sometimes you have to spend a little to make a little... Eric

I have ridden both. Florida's version is longer and actually gives a bit of airtime at points. It's been almost three years since I rode in Florida, but it seemed like it had less of a backwards section than the California version does. Verdict: I prefer Florida's. Eric

^ Contemplating a trip to Michigan's Adventure. < Just completed a trip to SFMM. V Just completed the entrance exam to kindergarten!

Not in a row, but I'm sure I've logged 47 rides on something... Do any of the faucets in your house leak?

^^ Sorry about your grandpa, but do know that he's in a better place and will be waiting for you. Eric

"I absolutely hate 1,000 Island dressing (always order it without)" (cfc) I'm right there with you, Chuck. That stuff...eh, I won't go there...better to get your burger the way you like it, and In-N-Out'll do it for you if you ask. I've never had a problem. Of course, as I've said, I order the Flying Dutchman (part of their "secret" menu). That's just two burger patties and two slices of cheese that you eat with a fork and knife. A rather dainty way to eat at In-N-Out, but it cuts the carbs for those needing to do so. Eric

Not to pop anyone's bubble, but do we know SFMM will have this event next year? It was great that they did this time, but I'd rather assume this was a one-time thing and not expect it next year, only to be disappointed. But if they do it again, great. I hope they do. Eric

^^ Nice seeing you, Josh! And, yes, walk-ons were plentiful at SFMM all day. Eric

^ Bring a friend for $10.10. Eric

"Maybe it was called the atom smasher at one time or another?" (WFChris) The Sierra Twist (Bayernkurve) was called "Swiss Twist" from its installation in 1973 till 1993 when that area was rethemed to High Sierra Territory. Atom Smasher has always been a Himalaya, though possibly a different unit than what is there now (I don't believe so, but someone at the park might have a better answer). The Himalaya arrived in 1974 and was called...drum roll, please..."Himalaya." It was renamed "Subway" during that area's days as Back Street (1987-1993), right before it became Gotham City Backlot. Eric

Rode twice, crashed twice. Haven't been on one since. Have you ever ridden on a classic Crown school bus?

I've only ridden Ripsaw Falls one time (in 2006), and at no time did I ever feel unsafe. Sounds like yet another ride ruined. Just curious...who is the manufacturer of Ripsaw Falls? Arrow doesn't produce flumes anymore to my knowledge. Is this a Mack? Vekoma? Eric

Hopefully, I'll see some of you out there, and I'll have Diana with me. At this point, I don't know exactly what time we'll arrive. If you see me, don't be afraid to say hi. Eric

One of the things SFMM has been doing to Colossus is replacing the lower layers of wood with steel I-beams. You can see that on the opposite track as you ride. Honestly, I'd like to see those ancient Morgans replaced with PTCs (though I doubt that) or almost anything else. They can't operate backwards, which is why the Psyclone trains are used for that. I don't worry about the structure of Colossus. It was built to handle the original IAD trains, which were rather heavy if I recall correctly. Before the Morgans, the park ran four-car, three-bench PTCs---and one track ran backwards all the time (the track closest to Goliath, "right side" I guess you'd call it). Eric

Colossus backwards isn't too bad, even when riding in the old Psyclone trains that they use. My only gripe with it, besides the fact that it is a mere shadow of its former self, is that the layout really doesn't offer a very good race. If the two trains leave the lift at the same time, the one on the left gets ahead on the first turnaround. Next, the right side one catches up during the second turnaround. Finally, it gets ahead on the third turnaround. It would have been better had the layout been set up for a more or less even race start to finish. Eric

^ But it also gave an entire second of relief from the heat as you passed through it. It was a nice effect, and I'd like to see it turned on more often as it was meant to be. Eric

Given California's current drought situation, it could be to save water, but that's just a wild guess. Eric