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Fundamentally a wider base is more stable in most cases to an extent. Seems like a safe wager as to what's going on here. But I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night so who knows

I believe I read somewhere they just adapted the mine train design. I'd love to talk to the engineer that thought it was a good idea though. This is a case of hindsight being 20/20.

RMC has already had its fill of lightning named coasters... As far as the name goes, I tossed my quarter in the wishing well for something terrible. Like "Brown Coaster 1" or "The Pride of Sandusky." Basically anything that will cause a select portion of the coaster enthusiast community to lose their minds. Oh, and I hope it has the most basic two dimensional logo ever created, pulled straight from Microsoft Word, using black Times New Roman font, and a rainbow drawn in cheap crayon from Mrs. Smith's third grade class at Sandusky Elementary School, on a coffee stained piece of paper. Damn right I'm an FAA enthusiast! Also, the font needs to be Comic Sans because Comic Sans....

Did you read any of the FAA regulations when you registered your drone? Cause I'm thinking you haven't read them based on the questions you have.

Cleveland's AHL team is the Monsters... Great Lakes Brewing also does an IPA called "Lake Erie Monster". The story is known around the region, although the name Bessie is more commonly used...

There's honestly a very good chance that this rumor is a complete load of crap so I wouldn't worry too much. Yea, I'm not putting any stock in it given the source... Just stating that my viewpoint seems to be the opposite of most in the thread (like most times ).

Meh. I don't want V2 to leave. Given the moderate spending in recent times, I don't see how SFGAm comes out ahead on the deal. And no, we aren't getting a Giga by removing V2 and the flumes

And none of the content is actually from us! The fact that they think their group is private, and that you must have spies infiltrating their ranks when it's actually public... YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP! Tinfoil hats are fun....

Can't wait to see the new model coaster that will be available for sale in the gift shop

It's not enjoying coasters that is the problem. It's being oblivious to social norms that are accepted among the masses that is the issue. As mentioned, every hobby has them. I see them in my personal interests all the time (Coasters, Sports, Fishing, Snowboarding/Skiing, and Comic Books). Something else to consider is how popular a hobby among the masses and what perceived stereotypes are associated with it. What type of person do you think of when if you were asked to describe a die hard NFL Fan? What about a die hard Comic Book Fan? In our current society, the NFL fan is perceived as common and generally accepted. People that openly dislike football are in the minority. Being a Comic Book fan, although it's come a long ways towards being accepted by the masses, is still not generally accepted. People like to be accepted, so they side with the majority by default. They then shun the minority.

No rerides on Wicked Cyclone... Also, FP had the distinct advantage of walking right up to the station and having the grouper pull the FP people in first, so guaranteed front row rides! Downside: they pull FP people first so that means zero chance at a back row ride

Smashmouth FTW!

Why are you letting facts get in the way of a good story

With their collective minds together, parks will pay a gracious consulting fee for their advice on how to successfully run a park

I'm starting to realize that this hobby isn't that far from being a fan of Comic Books. The stereotype of the "comic book guy" is solidly rooted in truth. 'Coaster Enthusiast" guy carries many of the same tropes. When I first joined TPR in 2014, Robb came off as an entitled ass to me. As I stuck around, I started to realize why he had the views he did. Coming in I didn't know what the people being involved in this hobby were like exactly. Having been around now though, I fully understand it. I've since changed my stance on views of my home park (SFGAm) and constantly have to deal with bitching, like what was posted above, in conversations regarding SFGAm. I fully understand Robb's p.o.v. now. Think of this line from THE DARK KNIGHT: I think we know how Robb is viewed among many out there in the enthusiast world. I guess that's what you get working in a hobby that is full of people who are oblivious to the social norms we abide by as a society. 12 seems very appropriate for the maturity level used by many enthusiasts. They seem to want to take pot shots simply based upon jealousy. I mean, who wouldn't want to be a welcomed guest at parks all across the globe? Robb must be doing something right to have achieved that status among the parks' management.

SFMM seems to be the only park with an upcharge attraction on FP... People obviously pay for it, so more power to them for making money off it...

Joker very much stands out at SFGAm. Most of the parks clientele isn't aware that the same ride exists at several other SF parks. The only complaints I hear are from enthusiasts.

I'll share my point on this again: CP is going to début the coaster for Haunt this Fall.... You heard it here first

Great America has a GO FRESH with the alternative food options... Surprisingly it's also the place to go if you don't want to wait 45+ minutes for food...

Touché!

It's not going anywhere. This rumor is idiotic. 100% agreed that it's not going anywhere. I was just throwing it out there as a hypothetical. The loss of WT would be a loss for the park IMO, no matter how it happened.

Put me in the camp of enjoying the ride. It's not a ride I'll try and ride 20+ times in a day, but I'll always seek out a ride or three on each visit. I'll encourage friends to try the ride because it's unique. I'd be disappointed if it was to go away.

Just ground work so far...

I wonder if it has a rattle?