Big Mike

GUESS WHO IS BACK??????????????????? Hello Valuable Big Mike Readers!!! Wow it has been a long time, hasn't it? Not a single post in this thread in almost half a year! The Big Mike Road Show, in reality, has been on hiatus for over a year and a half after my Dad's death, with an occasional spurt of activity here and there, YET STILL, remains the all time #1 overall personal thread on Theme Park Review!!! AMAZING!!! I was out at a few TPR events this year, and what really impressed me was that fellow TPR readers were coming up to me left and right and saying how much they enjoyed my thread, and that really made me happy and proud! The love I was getting jump started this thread back up!!!!! Lots of exciting things happening with Big Mike lately and I can't wait to show and tell everyone everything!!!! Mainly though, it is going to be an incredible 2012 as the Big Mike Road Show returns with a brand new hot sexy girlfriend that loves coasters, trips to Italy and China with the TPR gang this year, and an unheard of and never before seen on Theme Park Review scenerio....... .....A DAILY BIG MIKE ROAD SHOW UPDATE EVERY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY!!! Big Mike Productions is shooting for 200 updates in 2012 of amazing content for everyone on TPR's viewing pleasure! The updates will consist of outstanding park trip reports as always, but also include fun and enjoyable things to see and visit near amusement parks all over the world as visited by Big Mike himself!! The daily schedule will be as follows: Mondays - A major park trip report! Tuesdays - A fun and exciting place to visit near an amusement park I visited! Wednesdays - A small park trip report! Thursdays - A fun and exciting place to visit near an amusement park I visited! Fridays - A surprise grab bag of a whole bunch of variety of things to post! Not only will this be the best thing in Theme Park Review history, but the 1st 10 Mondays will all be everyone's beloved event, FIND THE DUCKY TRIP REPORTS!!!!!! Big Mike is committed to finishing the Find the Ducky Contest and give a Valuable Big Mike Reader the grand prize of a free 1 week condo stay anywhere in Big Mike's condo clubs!! Anyone can still win even if you have never played before! Look for it on Monday with full details! Once the Big Mike Road Show debuts this upcoming Monday, January 2nd, we will also begin the new for 2012 "SUPER EPIC" Contest, which the winner will also win a fully paid one week condo stay, plus, $100 spending cash courtesy of The Mighty Big Man, Big Mike!! If you want to jump the gun and claim your spot in the contest before we officially announce it, all you need to do to enter is post a picture of yourself with a sign that reads "I love Big Mike" in front of any park that has a roller coaster! (See a few pics already submitted a page back in this thread) BONUS NEWS!!!!!!!! - Big Mike just signed up for VIP service at his condo clubs, which entails the following VIP perks which my winners will also get: * Early Check in at Noon instead of 4pm * The Best located condo (oceanview, pool side) at the complex * Completely upgraded interiors with perks This is going to be an amazing year on The Big Mike Road Show and you won't want to miss a thing, and the best way to make sure you won't miss an amazing update or a chance at winning a condo stay is to hit the subscribe button to the Big Mike Road Show on the bottom of the updates! The updates will be coming fast and furious just like a daily tv show does That said, here is a recap with quotes and pictures if you forgot how much fun the Big Mike Road Show is or if you are just new and never experienced the electricity of The Big Mike Road Show before. I just had a few minutes to put this all together, so please understand that this is just a fraction of wonderful quotes and fabulous times that I have put together, and I am sorry if I missed out on anyone. Please feel free to add your own quotes, comments, pictures or words of encouragement to the thread leading up to launch day, Monday, January 2nd!! THE BIG MIKE ROAD SHOW 2012 - THE YEAR OF THE MIGHTY BIG MAN! robbalvey - "I feel that Big Mike is a PERFECT example of what we promote here at Theme Park Review. He goes out and visits tons of parks and comes here to share his experiences with everyone else. He asks for nothing yet gives a ton. Bottom line, if someone on TPR has managed to create something that so many people find interesting, I give that person a *LOT* of credit and even more so, tons of *THANKS!* BIG MIKE IS EXACTLY WHAT TPR IS ALL ABOUT!!! Josh Linn - "I love the thread and all the TR's that have come with it" IceBat - "I think you're cool and I'd like to chill with you" Calicoasters - "The Big Mike Road Show has moved up to "Giga" Status!" SharkTums - "Amazing thread!!!" STR8FXXXINEDGE - "I love TBMRS so much that I started re-reading the whole thread again." traincrossin - "The BMRS is just the best." The Bebes - "We are loving the Big Mike Road Show!!! It's becoming an addiction!!" Beemer Boy - "Long live the road show!" mush619 - "I'm enjoying keeping up with your adventures" zolar31 - "Seriously, This thread is AWESOME." rawrtotheargh - "Big Mike is simply amazing." derwood - "Big Mike Rocks!" Sir Clinksalot - "I can see why everybody digs him. Totally down to earth and friendly. One of a kind, most definately." wrs28330 - "Big Mike certainly is TPR's friendliest guy!" newrollercoasterlover17 - "Big Mike is one of the coolest people I ever met" SuperShawn - "Big mike treated me awesome" bobafett - "You really are a great guy" packfanlv - "He is such a great guy!" jray21 - "I was treated very kindly by Big Mike" lil jimmy norton - "In love with this thread" lenaapple1974 - "I cannot stop reading every free moment I get!" Josh Davidson - "You rock Big Mike" derwood - "I think Big Mike is awesome." JimmyBo - "Big Mike is the best" mataceman - "Big Mike, your a riot" the ghost - "one of the best threads TPR has ever seen " coastercrazed49 - "This was definitely one of my favorite threads. It really kept me endlessly entertained!" Chris Benvenuto - " I loved following your season" astroworldfn1 - "Thanks for this wonderful thread! I've enjoyed your TR's from day one!" JnETrains - "I think you are a great guy" esvadj - "I have enjoyed the thread" Team Thriller- "Just want to say how awesome your TR's are" HerBlackWings - "Thanks for all the HAWT photos Mikey!!" Beemer Boy - "This thread really is pretty impressive, I've enjoyed following along the whole time!" Chrissie - "Been lovin' it Big Mike" TheRapidsNerd - "Yours is one of several terrific threads that makes TPR really stand out from the crowd. Just entertaining and fun." disneymoc - "Nothing can live up to the greatness that is the Big Mike Roadshow." montezooma - "fun pictures, great reading and hilarious antics." Crazy4Coasters - "Premium content on a premium thread!!!" Rusty Nail - "These trip reports have been awesome" Hotlanta - "The best thread in TPR." Cyber.Fiber - "I love the Big Mike Roadshow!" slither37 - "Love the thread" Reality15 - "It's always nice to see a new Big Mike Road Show update" Divv3k - "Great stuff as always" ukpete - "I'd like to thank Big Mike for his thread being the reason I took the plunge and joined TPR" jedimaster1227 - "It has been a pleasure reading this thread from its exciting start" kidcoaster2 - "I wish I were Big Mike." Volt - "The Big Man has serious talent!" bpmitchell - "I am enjoying your TRs day by day" Mr. Wood - "Mike ALWAYS has a fun time. Always a fun read." Six Flags Enthuseast - "I can see why you get such big hype around here!" Pirouettes907 - "I love your reports, not only because you do such a thorough job of photographing parks and rides but because each report is just brimming with the Big Mike quirkiness that makes these reports so awesomely entertaining and unique." babes.bmp ga.bmp group5.bmp untitled.bmp

Dick was a HUGE fan of The Big Mike Road Show! I still remember him asking for more hot babes in my updates!

Just got back, it got dark too quick! Sorry, no luck I did put up a poster at Costco in Wharton just in case your lead pans out and that place is high visibility. I saw those 2 buildings,I don't know how any of your place is salvagable after seeing everything burnt. I also saw the 2 bird cages out front, I hope that works! I walked up main street and heard a bird chirping way down by the river by the soccer fields, but I don't know if cockatiels chirp or not, but this one was loud and constant, but I could not find a way down from main street for the life of me. I had to go back to the public parking place and then across the soccer field, but by that time, the noise was gone. I hope everything turns out ok! Peace, Big Mike

Hi Kristina! Since there are not many Northern New Jersey TPR folks here, I will represent all of TPR!! Rockaway is only 15 minutes from me. Hopefully you have found your bird already, but if not, I can spare some time to come and help you look and search!! My mom accidently walked out with my dad's parakeet on her shoulder one day and it flew away too, so I know how you are feeling. Let me know, I am free all day tomorrow (Friday). Peace, Big Mike

That picture for a clue of what is coming up next year sure looks like a "Magic 8 Ball", if I got the name right?? The thing from long ago where you say something to yourself like "Is that Big Mike guy super cool?", tjen you turn the ball over and it tells you the answer, "absolutely". What do you think? Did Big Mike figure it out?

Here is what you are playing to win: It pays to take a visit to see the Santa Claw live and in person!

^ Talking to the guys yesterday actually AT the Santa Claw, I was told that this year there are only prizes given out to people who get the boxes, not the balls. Last year Real Art ran the whole thing and gave out the prizes, this year the Santa Claw is just out on "loan" and the Gizmodo Gallery are the people giving out the prizes. I could be wrong, but that is the info I got Peace, Big Mike

The Big Mike Road Show will also be checking this out TODAY, somewhere around 4:30pm EST!!! Keep an eye on the video feed for a "Theme Park Review Loves The Santa Claw" sign by the window of the Santa Claw!! (Hopefully unless I get thrown out!!) I am not sure if I will fit up the ball exit, but we can give it a shot if allowed! Any other ideas in the next 2 hours, post here and let me know! Also, if you are scheduled to play around 4:30pm EST or a little later, let me know so I can look out for you! Peace, Big Mike

Heck, if the two Joeys are going, I am going to go too now!

I really enjoyed KidTums getting dressed up like a princess! That must be such a thrill for a little girl! Can't wait to hang out with all these cool peeps at the end of the week Peace, Big Mike

Great time!! Lots of thanks to SFOG, Robb, Elissa, and to all the cool and friendly TPR members who made The Mighty Big Man and Megan's day such a delight! If anyone has some photos of Big Mike, send them my way! Thanks! Peace, Big Mike PS - Do we have another finale group picture under the Goliath sign at the end of the night?? I know we took a few and I would rather have one with all of us looking head on for my collection!

Great time with everybody!! Loved meeting all the new and old faces!!! Peace, Big Mike

The anticipation waiting for this big Deep South Bash email is killing me!

#2 on the list!!!! Since I met Brandy already and she is ultra awesome, I don't mind being 2nd I feel honored being high on the priority list!! I love Valuable Big Mike Readers!!!!!!! See you Saturday!

I am ready SFOG!! Thanks for the great effort! Peace, Big Mike

Can't wait to see KT again!! I rode on the same train as KT for credits #2 and #3, unless credit #1 was a Jeff Johnson credit?? Then I was with her for #1!! What was KT's first credit?? See you this weekend!!

Well I can finally let the cat out of the bag, The Mighty Big Man, Big Mike will be in attendance at Deep South Bash!!! Big Mike will be escorted to the big event by his beautiful girlfriend Megan! This was a surprise birthday present for Megan and I could not spill the beans until now! Looking forward to seeing everyone and sharing a lot of fun! This park brings back great memories as it was the first full get together stop on The Big Mike Road Show ever!!! See everyone in a few days! Peace, Big Mike The 1st ever Major get together stop on The Big Mike Road Show! SFOG is the park where Big Mike debuted the gold tour shirt! Even back then, the hot babes flocked to Big Mike like crazy! Some soon to be great friends also came to check out what The Big Mike Road Show was all about! Rich, Rick and Scott! All great buddies now! Despite TPR folklore, Big Mike actually debuted the "signature move" in the UK in 2006 before Hot Fuzz Rich stole it on the trip. Big Mike also did his first TV interview that day, first of many now! SFOG also was the first place ever that some great friends checked off his tour shirt! Big Mike can't wait for the walk through of Monster Plantation, since the last time through it was so much fun with some awesome friends! Looking forward to seeing and hanging out with more good friends later this week! See ya there and welcome my little hottie Megan when you see her! Peace, Big Mike

I can't believe Rich is still using that signature move he stole from me 5 years ago in 2006 like it was still in style nowadays! All the trips I have been on, we have never played that water game, I would rule at that! Peace, Big Mike

Damn, that Big Mike guy sure gets around!! Who is that sexy arm candy he has??? That guy sure has the life!

Thanks for the pictures Hanno!!! Peace, Big Mike

Yay!!!!!! Finally, we have some entries into the SUPER EPIC CONTEST!!!!!!! Thanks guys! Peace, Big Mike

Great trip report once again Megan!! Always so detailed, love it! I still think we have different concepts on trip report styles as I put my big face in my trip reports about 30 times, but we still can't get one picture of your adorable face in yours! Hope to see a LOT more trip reports from you in the future, especially since you are the future Mrs. Big Mike, and my wife would always be by my side on all my adventures!! Peace, Big Mike

Hello Fantastic Friends!!! The Mighty Big Man is back from Japan and made putting up another fantastic episode of The Big Mike Road Show priority number one!!!! Sure, there could have been a Riding Coaster #1000 update, or a trip report on Japan, or even the possibility that Big Mike may have found and taken one of Theme Park Review's most sexiest hotties off the market update, but a NEW edition of The Big Mike Road Show with a chance to win some fabulous prizes took top billing!! Big Mike's Episode #2 is fully stocked with awesomeness as usual, and I hope everyone has a chance to sit down and enjoy the content! Once again, the show is divided into thirds so you have the option to watch it all at once or in parts at your leasure! That said, The Big Mike Road Show is introducing probably THE BEST contest with THE BEST PRIZES ever awarded, so you may want to watch ASAP!!!!!!! Big Mike Productions will not provide any details on the "SUPER EPIC CONTEST" in the thread, only in the video, so anyone who watches the video will get a huge head start to win some awesome prizes!!! Enjoy everyone!!!! Peace, Big Mike BIG MIKE ROAD SHOW EPISODE #2

Thanks Joey and Amy! Miss you guys! Peace, Big Mike

This post saved for the SCAD tower video of Laura coming tonight! Well what did you think everybody???? It would be really nice to see some comments on the Big Mike Road Show Internship idea Peace, Big Mike