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Done.

I couldn't imagine them putting a significant investment like that in to something that would only be able to show one night a week. It would however be a great addition in my opinion.

I'm very surprised at the amount of participation at CGA with no details yet released.

Thanks for the tips. Makes sense. I definitely don't want to be a pest, but I (like most of us here) have become pretty attached to the cause.

Just donated $5 to your page on behalf of my friend and fellow Team TPR rider Teresa who hasn't made her minimum yet. http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/teresazequeira/CaliforniasGreatAmerica

Having never really done any similar fundraisers before I wasn't sure what to anticipate, however quite frankly I was expecting a little more support from my friends and family. As a procrastinator myself, I totally understand people saying that they will "donate later" (which is what I'm hearing often), but I also know that procrastination often leads to things NEVER getting done. I think I've done a pretty good job of presenting what their donations are going to, but I was just wondering if any of you had any tips that might be working for you to help give folks a nudge.

I'm not sure if it's skepticism or just being realistic, but I'm not getting my hopes up until I actually see something happening. This has gone on so long that I just can't quite assume it's going to go easy even at this point.

Watching their Facebook pages, it definitely seems to me that the locals, although excited, will be patient. My bigger concern is if she has deep enough pockets to keep the park going through the initial inevitable rough times. I hope she at least has the financial connections to keep it going.

www.myplainview.com/news/article_35eb215a-7862-11e1-9840-001871e3ce6c.html Pandemonium chilling' in Texas waiting for a move to Mexico.

Finally got around to writing a letter very similar to those I've seen posted in this thread. I am expecting a form letter response soon.

I was wondering if anyone had information about Rotational Motion, the company who made the trains for the SBNO Cliffhanger coaster at Ghost Town in the Sky? Was just curious what had become of them after creating what turned out to be a disastrous effort at Ghost Town. I haven't been able to find much in searching online.

themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/ghost-town-will-have-surprises-at-june-opening/807620 I'm not sure how much is going to be there and actually be open, but it appears as if Ghost Town is still planning to open by June. I would love to see their unique Hopkins coaster open at some point, but in all reality I'm certain that won't happen this season. Ghost Town will have surprises at June opening Apr 10, 2012 MAGGIE VALLEY — Less than three months after Alaska Presley purchased Ghost Town in the Sky, it looks like the much-missed amusement park is getting off the ground. The most recent indication came Friday, when Presley, her lawyers and a few friends met in the Ghost Town gift shop for an official auction of the park’s inventory. The event — which concluded in Presley paying $500,000 for all of the park’s furniture, merchandise, equipment, etc. — was just a formality, but Presley treated it as a special occasion. She grinned ear to ear as all the legalese was read off and used the opportunity to treat attorneys Bob Long and Andrew Parker to a tour through the park. She took special care to show off the area near the top of the chairlift, which is the only level she still plans on opening this June, with several activities planned for all ages. Later, back at her Maggie Valley home, Presley was incredibly upbeat, though she admitted this massive remodel is a bit different than she had expected. “It’s busier,” she said, smiling. “But it’s fun.” It’s also going faster than she thought it would. Though opening the park this year might have seemed like a pipe dream a few months back, it’s looking more like reality every day. Presley estimates she has 12 or 13 people working at the site daily, cutting away brush, filling in dirt, attending to plumbing and generally doing whatever else needs to be done. Recently, crews discovered what they believe will be a good source of water for a well, meaning that the park’s upper levels won’t have to use city water that’s been pumped up the mountain. That find should expedite things, Presley explained, as should the three engineers she’s hired to work on the park’s chairlift this week. Fairly soon, she’ll also have more crews on hand to bring in several family-friendly activities, such as zip-lines, an arcade and maybe even some kiddie rides, all of which she plans to feature this summer. There will be a few more surprise elements, too, though she’s not ready to give away all her secrets. “It will be a completely new look,” she said.

Curious if anyone else here has written the city? I intend to write when I get back from vacation and am at an actual computer. As someone who does not visit CGA all that much, I can certainly say that if this new coaster were built, my sales tax dollars would come to Santa Clara More often.

I would like to second this...the shoot at Knott's was a great time. If the shooting at the other parks is similar, I'd recommend going if you can. Unfortunately I wasn't able to stay after the shoot. To answer the question above, we were all at the shoot from about 7:30 til 10:00, so allowing 3 hours would probably be best.

I agree with the "we were here first" defense. I find the same issues with people who choose to buy or build homes near an airport and then complain about the noise of the planes overhead. It's just irritating.

Giant Dipper at Santa Cruz Boardwalk...followed closely by Giant Dipper at Belmont Park. 1924 and 1925 respectively. I would really like to get to a couple older coasters soon.

Snuck down to San Diego and rode the Giant Dipper for the first time yesterday. rcdb.com/203.htm?p=298

Yes, I will be at the Travel Channel shoot. I just happen to be leaving for So Cal later this afternoon and have no plans in the morning, so the timing worked out perfectly. Got confirmation yesterday.

OK...I know this is a bit of an oddball question, but I am visiting Disneyland (most likely just the Magic Kingdom portion) this weekend and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on places to eat in the park that might have a more healthy option than the standard fare. I'm trying to reach a goal weight by the time of Coasting for Kids on June 10th, and I don't want this Disneyland trip to foil my plans.

I'm looking forward to doing this. Luckily I happen to be leaving for So Cal later this afternoon and I'm free tomorrow morning.

I actually like your guess the best. "Yay blue cylindrical object thingies that hold up the red/yellow twisty stuffs!" Hahahaha.

Another "parts" pic from SFDK's Facebook page:

I suggest looking up Give Kids the World on Youtube as well. That's what got me even more motivated. ...and thank you larrygator.

Thanks larrygator, but nothing showed up on my page that a donation came through from you. Did you perhaps donate to another rider by mistake? If that's the case, I'm not super worried about it going to me if it went to another rider.