Meteornotes

^Metal fans get a bad reputation that is totally undeserved. Metal crowds are some of the most polite and easy to deal with of any genre. Sure, if there's a pit it can get a bit rowdy, but even then most people are cool and will stop and help people get up that have been knocked down and stuff. My next show is Peter Gabriel later this week. Can't wait! dt

I bought two tickets to an Orioles ALCS game, if they get that far. Here's hoping! dt

This looks amazing. Will really have to try to get to Liseberg in 2014! dt

GO ORIOLES! dt

Great report so far. I enjoyed The Great Wall in 2008. Still one of the most amazing things I've seen. dt

Go O's!!! dt

^Even Angus would fear that shuttle loop! dt

This rules. Looking forward to the next installment! dt

I am amazed that shuttle loop is still standing. I thought for sure it would have fallen down by now. The noises that thing made when I rode in 2008 were just terrifying. It's still the scariest coaster I've ever been on. And Spinning Batman? Oh yes, be thankful it was closed. It is death. I'm really enjoying your PTRs. Looking forward to the next part! dt

This will never happen in the US. Much like a Mega Lite. dt

Pretty sure I saw similar theming in the Cracker Barrel gift shop... dt

Great POV. Love that High Five element. The whole ride looks like a lot of fun. dt

Threshold - Ashes dt

Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers dt

Yeah, 2008 it was almost totally empty. Great for us, likely not so great for the park. And I really liked HKD, it was just small. Nice to see they've continued adding attractions. dt

Ratt - She Wants Money dt

Joe Satriani - War dt

Threshold - Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams dt

The Ramones - I Wanna Be Sedated dt

Ratt - Lay It Down dt

Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath dt

Iron Maiden - The Trooper dt

Going up on the Great Wall was one of those things I never, ever thought I'd get to do, and it's still one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Forbidden City wasn't as interesting, but still glad I saw it. Another reason why TPR trips rule, you get to see all sorts of cool stuff along with all the parks! The salespeople at the various factories are REALLY annoying. I chose not to spend money at the silk one when one woman would not stop bothering me. I also found the street merchants in China to be the most aggressive of any country I've been to. I remember being accosted by some while crossing the street. Anyone that's seen people drive in China knows the last place you want to stand around and buy things is in the street! Loving this report. Really glad I went in 2008, because the pollution was non-existent compared to your (and others) photos. Such a shame, as they showed they could control it if they wanted to. dt

Queen - Somebody To Love dt

Motorhead - Ace Of Spades dt