PhishyBrewer

My Togo fav, the King Cobra from PKI Photo Copyright © 1996 Joe Schwartz JoyRides.com

What kind of weekend job do you have, were you have to work just weekends? I need something like that. Play all week while people are at work, and work all weekend while people fight huge crowds to entertain themselves.

^WTF! How much free time do you have there Don?

Yeah, I think Hershey,Dorney and Six Flags Great Adventure would be a good call vs Busch Gardens and Paramount's. I really want to ride Hydra and Storm Runner looks pretty cool. If I can add Kingda Ka to my list, that would be super sweet. Im' not getting my hopes up though. We'll see if it's running first. You think I can get a 25 pound Hershey bar shipped from the gift shop to my house?

I visit the Sierra Nevada brewery like once a month. They have the best french fries and probably about 14 different brews on tap. Alot that you can't buy in the stores, just at the brewery. Hmmm.... Harvest Ale!

What kind of deal did you get on airfare to St Louis? I was thinking about hitting up Worlds of Fun and then head over to Silver Dollar to ride Powder Keg. Train Town? ...maybe.

Do they have Q-Bot a Six Flags GAdv? Or something to get me through the lines quicker. Wally "Can't pass on cheap airfare" Weiss

FLIGHT IS BOOKED!

You said it! So if I go, I'll book tonight before I go to work. I should have an answer for you maybe by 7 or 8 PST.

^Ted, you don't get Chimay in WV? We have it all over in Nor-Cal. Let me know, and I'll send you out a nice corked bottle of it.

They would have made my decision right there // me = cheap ass Ted, If you ever head out to Busch, let me know, and I'll hook you up.

That's not a bad price at all. Let me talk to the wife, and if it's alright with her I'll book my flight tomorrow. I'd just buy the same exact flight that you would, to save any troubles. I've driven from Sacto to OAK in an hour in the early morning hours. Which parks though?

I want to visit this park really bad. It looks like such fun. If I end up going, it's going to be a total "Wayne & Garth " Dells trip. Of course I would be Garth, and Wayne would be played by... your mom. Didn't want to go in to Nigs? Don't blame you. See all those Miller neons in there. Damn, you think they brew that stuff in Wisconsin... or is South Africa?

Cheap airfare!... from OAK or SFO? Can I go? I would rather go to Dorney to ride Hydra vs going to BGW to go ride Dark Castle. All though, BGW is like my all time favorite park. A cold Michelob Amber Bock, some brautwurst, a Polk-A-Mania show and a few spins on Appollo's and I'm all set. If you end up going to Busch, let me know, and I'll send you some free tickets.

Very cool! I was thinking of you guys last night while I was at work brewing some beer. Beer=Belgium Can't wait to see more!

I can't believe I forgot to put this my post, but the most amazing thing happened while I was there... A ride op actually kicked someone out of line for line jumping! It was the most amazing thing I ever seen!

I forgot... I still have yet to see Zonga EVER run! :?

Everyone once in awhile I’ll get this urge… an urge to ride. So today, I had one of those urges while I was at work. So after I finished up on the midnight shift at the brewery, I hopped in the car and headed down to good ole’ Six Flags Marine World. It was a beautiful day out. The marine layer had dissipated and the sun was out shinning. It was probably about 70 degrees or so. Awesome weather for a park visit. Headed over to the main gate around 9:30 and stood around looking all goofy by myself and sporting my NEW Theme Park Review t-shirt. 10:00 comes around, and the gates open… well almost. One gate opened, the one I was standing in front of was stuck. So when that happened, everyone headed to the gate that was open. It was like a damn Who concert or something. I stood there not wanting to get trampled. Eventually someone from management had the great idea to open the gate by hand. I thought, “How in genius!” The opening of the gate was a very slow process. When the gate was about 2 ft open, I said, “Screw it!” and rolled under the gate and handed my pass to the ticket taker. What I learned from my last trip to Six Flags Marine World? RIDE MEDUSA FIRST! One again, only a 3 man operation on the platform, and only 2 trains running. Got into the front seat of the very first ride of the day. Nice and smooth, and very enjoyable! I talked with a ride op about the 3 man operation and he said there just waiting for kids to get out of school. Usually Medusa will have 6 ride ops on the platform with all 3 trains running. I asked him when that happens, do you still stack trains? He just laughed. I walked away with a confused look on my face. After Medusa, I headed to the V2 and Roar area. Big surprise… closed! So after finding out that Roar was closed, I was pretty bummed out. Roar is probably one of my favorite woodies. Believe it or not, a Vekoma made my day. It’s been years since I rode a boomerang. But today, I rode one… and that’s what put the smile back on my face. After a little Vekoma fun I headed to Stargate 3000. All I can say is…WTF! Does anyone know if this ride was meant to be in 3-D? It was either suppose to be 3-D, or the focus on the projector was way out of whack! Finished up my hour and a half trip with another Vekoma, Kong. Uh, it was ok. I wish there was another B&M invert in Nor-Cal besides Top Gun. All and all, the park was pretty dead. The weather was perfect. And my urge is gone. Who’s up for PGA next Friday? Notice the shirt!

DUDE!!!!! You got a picture of the hot dog at the Rock Hall. Phish rode across a mass crowd of people on to stage with that hot dog. That's one awesome weiner! Being born and raised in Cleveland, I'm glad some one enjoyed the city... because I don't miss that God forsaken place one bit. Nice TR! Crap load of cool pictures.

I could, but it's still fresh in my mind. I should though... huh?

Not saying I'm going to vote for them or not, but What Now is not on the ballott.

Very nice! Welcome to the group.

Not to burst your bubble or anything, but... is that game valid in the state of California. Cali has some strange rules about that kind of stuff. If not... good for you!

Yeah, he won't be able to ride MF or TTD.

You just go wash your mouth out right now mister!