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NEWSFLASH!!! There seems to be some voting going on in the main forum for a new photoshopping contest being run by The Dave Experience here on Theme Park Review! They are taking suggestions and voting on what subject should be chosed for the contest! One of our fellow family members of Big Mike readers was the first post and suggested The Big Mike Road Show 2008! Way to go Spaceace12!! So if we all go over there and vote for The Big Mike Road Show 2008, we can show the vast massive membership here that a little thread like ours has turned into a tight knit community of friends and family and the underdogs can have thier day on the big stage!!! Let's go do it!!! Here is the link: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43642 And remember, My name is Big Mike and I approve of this public humiliation and this message Peace, Big Mike

Even though I have no photoshopping skills, I guess I would have to lean my vote towards..... Um... The Big Mike Road Show 2008! That was a good choice Peace, Big Mike

^ I knew I was afraid for a good reason! ^^ Thanks again PackFan! ^^^ Geeeez, You live right here and have not been on El Toro or Kingda Ka? Sounds like a good reason for a sick day at UPS! Did I say that? Peace, Big Mike

Hello once again my friends!!! This week The Big Mike Road Show 2008 traveled to Connecticut to visit opening day at Lake Compounce, opening day at Quassy Amusement Park, back to New York for opening day at Rye Playland, and then a stop at Krazy City. This report will only have Lake Compounce and the next report will have the remaining 3 parks. Lake Compounce was an awesome park. I liked it very much. I hope you enjoy reading! Peace, Big Mike PS - The Big Mike Road Show 2008 will visit Six Flags Great Adventure this Friday, May 16th to ride the new for 2008 coaster -The Dark Knight! Anyone have some free time to check out the new coaster??? It only made sense to have Sue check off Connecticut on The Official Big Mike Road Show T-Shirt in front of the coaster that is so special to her. Peace, Big Mike Lake Compounce is a very beautiful park with a lot of nice rides and a great coaster. Check it out and have a free soda in honor of Big Mike! Have no fear folks, The Big Man always comes through! I was out looking for hot babes in the water park and this water bucket got dumped on me. Yes! The water park. Time to go look for a hot bikini picture for my readers. But with the parking lot looking like that, can Big Mike come through?? Hey, look! Its ESPN. Who am I kidding! I was scared too! This was the scariest ride in the park. Other people were scared as could be. Little chickens and scardy cats. This ride took you VERY high up, but see that Big Mike is still as cool as can be. I asked Sue what not to miss at the park and she suggested the Sky Ride. Wow, was she right! A nice little coaster. This is the centerpiece of the park as soon as you enter. The cars are ready to be ridden. Here is a view of the whole track. On to the last coaster of the park, The Wildcat. I am not even going to try to explain what I think these two are doing! Looks like one of them has a foot fetish! I happened to stumble across the employee break area. I guess when the park is open, they have no where else to go. A picture for my great friend Coaster Palooza! Have it? Credit #580 for Big Mike!!!! Here are the cars and Big Mike fits into them! Here is all the excitement that is about to take place! The reason we are here. The Kiddie Coaster, which Big Mike skipped years ago before becoming a coaster collector. The word whore does not suit me I came across this statue. This is almost the identical pose I am usually in when taking pictures of myself lol. I stole some ice cream Zoomerang! Frontwards and then backwards. Waiting to be released is a fun part of this ride. Zoomerang from up above. Nice and flashy, but not nice enough to have Big Mike ride again Next up was Zoomerang! Ahhh! The first of many. Here are your choices at one of the many refill stations throughout the park. After a whole bunch of almost non stop rides, I worked up a thirst for some free unlimited soda! It is a nice ending to an awesome ride, Big Mike's favorite of the park for sure. This nice little section was just added and I liked it. Airtime anybody? You finally come flying out of the woods and turn back for more. This is where the coaster gets it's name from! You do a lot of Boulder dashing on this ride. Watch out!!! Then it is back into the woods for quite a long time. Good thing I had my hiking shoes on to get this picture! The first drop comes flying out of the trees very fast. Big Mike about to disappear into the woods, somewhat afraid after watching The Blair Witch Project. The lift hill just disappears into the woods. And here is the customary Big Mike face in front of the coaster sign that you have all got used to seeing. Here are the official stats for Boulder Dash, I had to get a picture of them together again in the same spot! They have ridden Boulder Dash over 2000+ times! Here is the train and you can see thier plaque in the background. Boulder Dash is very special to them as they were married on Boulder Dash a few years ago! How awesome is that? Sue and her husband Rich and I went straight to Boulder Dash of course! Lake Compounce is the oldest park in America! Here is what you can do at Lake Compounce! Here are the prices for the 2008 season. The Big Mike Road Show 2008 is proud to present "Sue" on Theme Park Review and my new friend. 15 minutes before opening on opening day, and this is the crowd! Can you say unlimited rides on Boulder Dash? It did not take long to find Sue at all! They sure do look happy to see The Big Mike Road Show! Actually right across the street from ESPN is Lake Compounce! WWE sent me next to ESPN studios in Bristol CT to sign some tv contracts. Thats the life of Big Mike! We had some business to take care of first. WWE wrestling in Greenwich Ct called requesting a meeting after seeing my Mexico wrestling from last week. Moose and Sue were supposed to meet me, but Moose backed out. Holding no hard feelings, I took this rubber duckie picture for Moose! Not again! I should have known. We cannot ride in the US without causing these accidents EVERY week we travel There have been no accidents lately on The Big Mike Road Show 2008, so we went back to our VIP transportation.

Damn, I know I have a few more, but not that many!!! Your my kind of girl!! Peace, Big Mike

Here is what I found of my Calvin and Hobbes collections so far, I know there are more! Where is my Sunday book too? Peace, Big Mike Calvin and Hobbes, best comic ever!

I was talking to my biker escorts yesterday and they said that you were much more fun to hang out with than The Big Mike Road Show 2008! Great Job! Peace, Big Mike

TPR EAST COAST TRIP PARTICIPANTS Hey Everyone!! Welcome to The Big Mike Road Show 2008!!! I am in the midst of a world wide whirlwind coaster tour and noticed that my schedule has almost every park you will be visiting!!! I will be your official pre-trip coming attractions showcase!!! Check out all the fun you will have at these parks, check out what the coasters look like, and view the beautiful scenery, all the time getting all phsyched up for your awesome trip! Lets take a comparison of your East Coast trip and The Big Mike Road Show 2008: Coney Island - Already posted on page 7! SFNE - Coming soon! Lake Compounce - visited yesterday, posting soon! Quassy - visited yesterday, posting soon! SFGAd - Already posted on page 15! SFA - may visit before your trip. BGW - No visit this year, visited last year, may post just for you. PKD - Already posted on page 23! Morey's Piers - coming soon! Clementon - coming soon! Hershey - coming soon! Dorney - coming soon! Knoebels - coming soon! So keep a watchful eye on The Big Mike Road Show 2008 throughout the Spring and Summer for all the parks you will be visiting!! Also, your inside scoop and behind the scenes tour of THE TPR MAINLAND EUROPE TRIP this June will be right here on The Big Mike Road Show 2008!!! Everyone is always bugging Robb for updates on these trips. Robb busts his butt for us on these trips and is usually always busy so I am taking the heat off of him this year by reporting LIVE from the trip with as many updates as I can post! Warning - These reports won't be as cool as Robbs, but it will contain bikini pictures hopefully If you have missed any of The Big Mike Road Show 2008 so far, check out page #1 for all the updates and The Bikini Bonanza Top 25! Enjoy your trip East Coasters! I wish I could make a special guest appearance, but The Big Mike Road Show 2008 will be leaving for a long Middle America tour just as you are coming to my coast. Sorry! So I will make it up to you with these post trip previews! Lake Compounce Trip Report coming tomorrow! Peace, Big Mike

Parking was $7, but you got a cool bumper sticker when you paid! I watched the derby for awhile, and even though they were going fast, they looked stationary to me. Peace, Big Mike

^ I thought the ride was very nice. Felt good to me! Thanks Jimbo Buddy! Miss you Man. Maybe you can post that video in this thread so everyone can see it! That would be cool. Can't wait for your video to be released dude. Peace, Big Mike

Hi Friends!!! A very long day today! The Big Mike Road Show 2008 visited Lake Compounce, Quassy Amusement Park, Rye Playland, and Krazy City! Big Mike rode coasters #580, 581, and 582! Big Mike has now visted 22 parks in 2008 on his way to 100!! Trip Reports to follow Peace, Big Mike

Jaime! Sounds like you need a little getaway! I always say there is nothing like a roller coaster to take your worries and stress away for a little while Tell Bubba it is time for a road trip of your own!! Peace, Big Mike

^^ THANKS very much!! Very cool to hear Go Wings!! Peace, Big Mike

Thanks Dudes! I will have to spend an afternoon on the hunt for this girl and see if I can get her to make a special appearance on The Big Mike Road Show 2008!! Peace, Big Mike

Darn Mr. Moosey, I was looking forward to seeing you Paris it is then, unless I visit SFNE or the parks up by you before then! See you soon buddy! Peace, Big Mike

As always, thanks for any input at all! I love that people are looking out for Big Mike!!! You all rock! Peace, Big Mike

I figure if I have a coaster count, and a ride is a powered coaster, then being it is a coaster, it should count! I never understood why it wouldn't? That explains the trip there Peace, Big Mike

OK Everybody, After checking all the info out, here is what I found out: Saturday May 10th: Lake Compounce open 11am - 8pm. Quassy amusement park open noon - 6pm. The ride is 2 1/2 hours from Big Mike Productions World Headquarters. The weather is partly cloudy with a high of 64 degrees. I pass Rye Playland on the way, which I need the kid coaster but the max height limit is 55 inches. Probably no way to ever get it now. So I think it is safe to say that this week's Big Mike Road Show 2008 excursion will bring us to Lake Compounce in CT at opening at 11am! This will be the 7th different state that The Big Mike Road Show 2008 has visited in less than 2 months, plus a side trip to Mexico! I plan to spend the day there, drinking all the free soda they are giving out, ride Boulder Dash a whole bunch of times, check out the park at a leisurely pace this time, make sure I get my outstanding credit called the Kiddie Coaster which I passed on last visit before I became the credit whore that I am today lol. I also plan to take a lot of pictures and get a lot of info for my Big Mike readers, and hopefully meet up with "Sue" and "Moose" from TPR and hopefully a few others!! I plan on leaving at about 3:30 to 4pm to drive over to Quassy Amusement Park and collect 2 more coaster credits!! I think I can get that park done in about an hour? Anyone know the park and agree or disagree with me? This trip will complete the state of Connecticut 100% coaster wise! Closing at 6pm, I could either head back to Lake Compounce or head over to Rye Playland on my way back home. Still looking for coupon advice or discounts for Lake Compounce! Hope to see some new friends this Saturday!! Peace, Big Mike

Hmm, never saw the Naked Cowgirl before, or even heard of her lol. I will have to be more alert next time and investigate Peace, Big Mike

Sue, that is so awesome! Was there a trip report or pictures of the wedding here on TPR? I would like to check it out! I hope to see you on Saturday. I will be wearing The Official Big Mike Road Show 2008 T-Shirt. Shane, I will try to take care of your request my friend! Peace, Big Mike Big Mike and The Naked Cowboy! Per request for my good friend Shane.

Nice Mr. Moose!! I figure I will be at Lake Compounce at opening hopefully and then spend most of the day and then head to Quassy late afternoon or evening. I have not done the least bit of studying for it yet though, so I have no idea how long it will take me to get there, when the parks are open, or how far they are away from each other. Will do that soon and keep in touch with you. ^^ 95% of nice sups is kinda high! lol at least where I work. Hope you don't get rained on. ^^^ I have the thrill of actually hitting 2 John's Pizza places Thanks for the tip on the waterpark, could come in handy. No way I would eat a peanut butter pizza! Plus, I never have high expectations of these coasters, just the thrill to check it off my list! Peace, Big Mike

PackFan - It is always my pleasure! Team Thriller - Sounds cool! Email Elissa for details. She is so awesome with that stuff. How is Johns Incredible Pizza? Am I going to like the pizza or coaster better? Bobbi Jo, Don't hate on us supervisors lol. Some of us are actually nice people I have you beat by 10 years! June 24th will be 23 years at UPS. I work in the Parsippany Building during the day thank goodness. No more overnight shifts for me hopefully. I work a dopey Sunday - Thursday shift. Hey Gary, I am leaning to putting off Kings Dominion for a little bit now that I went there already. I think there is a special event there later in the year, I will have to check when it is again. I will keep in touch and give you advance notice for your boss, hopefully Your welcome cool hand luke. I will show you my decision between the two. Looks like rain here all weekend If it does not rain, I am leaning towards going to opening day at Lake Compounce in CT this Saturday and then hitting Quassy Amusement Park that night. 3 more outstanding credits to be claimed! Just got an email from Great Adventure today. The Dark Knight is opening Thursday May 15th at noon!!! I think I will plan a trip back to Great Adventure the day after (Friday May 16th). Anyone want to meet up at either Lake Compounce, Quassy, or Great Adventure... Let me know! Peace, Big Mike Your welcome again!

For You, I will Can't wait to see The Efteling TR!!!!!!!! Peace, Big Mike

I am sorry Bobbi Jo, I guess I am still in the vacation mode! Please tell your cat that I apologize too I need some good luck with Clementon. 2 times I sat in the parking lot with the coaster closed down. We UPSers have to stick together!! Cool Hand Luke, I am glad that you are looking forward to more. Here is a special gift from Big Mike to you concerning your favorite "example #3". Enjoy! Brown or blue or both? Peace, Big Mike Big Mike always pleasing the masses.

Hey Friends!!!! Now that I have cluttered up Theme Park Review with a whole bunch of hot bikini babe pictures, it is time once again to get back down to business!! Thank you Robb and Elissa for putting up with this tomfoolery We are 18 parks into our quest to have 100 Theme Parks Reviewed by Big Mike in 2008! We have met some great friends along the way and that is definately the highlight of all these trips! To meet new people, having the same interests, and enjoying a day at the park is top notch. I think we have been adding a few new Big Mike readers along the way, so I am going to post page #1 again with the upcoming stops on The Big Mike Road Show 2008. I will then post a list of everyone so far that has offered to meet up and where it will be! I love the company, so come along and join The Big Mike Road Show 2008 when it stops at a park near you!!!! Thanks again everyone for your continued support Peace, Big Mike Hello Fellow TPRers! My name is Big Mike, and this will be my photo trip report thread for all of the 2008 parks I visit this year. I have an extensive schedule this year and will bring you many pictures, insights, tips, and advice throughout the year. In return, you can give me advice before I go on things to hit and avoid, discounts, or anything that would help my trip. Plus with me always updating my schedule, there will be many occasions to meet up and enjoy the park together. Everyone I meet will also be posted in my thread, along with many cool pictures of the parks. Before we start, here is the most current up to date list of the parks I will be attending this year: Parks completed so far in 2008: 1. March 15th - Storybook Land in New Jersey on page 5. 2. March 15th - Steel Pier in New Jersey on page 6. 3. March 22nd - Adventurers in New York on page 7. 4. March 22nd - Astroland in New York on page 7. 5. March 22nd - Denos Wonder Wheel in New York on page 7. 6. March 28th - Nascar Speed Park in Tennessee on page 8. 7. March 28th - Zuma Fun Center in Tennessee on page 8. 8. March 28th - Sir Gooneys in Tennessee on page 8. 9. March 28th - Dollywood in Tennessee on page 10. 10. March 29th - Six Flags over Georgia in Georgia on page 13. 11. April 5th - Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey on page 15. 12. April 12th - Boomers in New York on page 18. 13. April 12th - Adventureland in New York on page 18. 14. April 18th - Planet Fun in Maryland on page 21 15. April 19th - Kings Dominion in Virginia on page 23. 16. April 19th - Adventure Park USA in Maryland on page 25. 17. April 27th - Rehilete in Guadalajara Mexico on page 29. 18. April 27th - Selva Magica in Guadalajara Mexico on page 29. *Bonus - May 4th - The Big Mike Road Show 2008 Bikini Bonanza Top 25 on page 30. The Big Mike Road Show has visited 18 parks so far and traveled 8,536 miles in 2008! Parks still on the to do list: June 5-6 Cedar Point Coaster Mania June 22 - July 6 Parc St. Paul Mer de Sable Jardin D'Acclimation Parc Asterix Walibi Belgium Bobbejaaland Toverland Efteling Drievliet Amsterdam Dungeon Walibi World Heide Park Movie Park Germany Schlossbeck Phantasialand Tripsdrill Holiday Park Europa Park Walygator Parc Metz Disneyland Park Paris Walt Disney Studio Park Paris August 8 - 16 Silver Dollar City Celebration City Rt 66 Carousel Park Miner Mike's Adventure Town Six Flags St. Louis Kiddie Park All Star Adventures Zonkers Magic Springs + Crystal Falls Funland Adventureland Fun Plex Skateland Playdaze Worlds of Fun - Coaster Mayhem (Aug 16) September 6-7 Hard Rock Park October 3-12 Knotts Berry Farm California Adventure Adventure City Boomers Disneyland Castle Amusement Park John's Incredible Pizza Riverside Scandia Universal Studios Hollywood Six Flags Magic Mountain Gilroy Gardens Great America Oakland Zoo Pixieland Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fun Town at Micke Grove Train Town Nut Tree Park Funderland John's Incredible Pizza Roseville Weekends March - October By State: Clementon Moreys Pier Pocono Play Park Dorney Park Sesame Place Knoebels Hershey Park Fun Fore All Waldameer Kids N Action Jeepers Albany Sylvan Beach Great Escape Darien Lake Midway Park Martin's Fantasy Island Quassy Lake Compounce Six Flags New England Tuscora Park Cedar Point Jolly Roger Baja Amusements Jolly Roger at the Pier Trimper's Rides Fun World Canobie Lake Motor World Palace Playland Funtown/Splashtown Marineland Centreville Canada's Wonderland These are the New for 2008 rides I will be reviewing for you: Bohemoth Dark Knight (SFGA) Dominator Evel Knievel Fahrenheit Flying Turns Indianer Bobbahn Led Zeppelin Maximum RPM Midnight Rider Shake, Rattle, and Rollercoaster Slippery When Wet Mammut Moto Coaster Pony Express Ravine Flyer 2 Tony Hawk's Big Spin Voodoo My goal is to add as much as possible to this cool site Robb and Elissa have and meet some new friends along the way. I will update this often with exact dates and upcoming park visits so feel free to post in this thread so you can get email notices to keep up to date. Friends to meet up with and where: Spaceace12 - Six Flags St. Louis and CoasterMania Carolinacanaic - Kings Dominion or Ocean City MD CFC - Kings Dominion Hurcules - Dorney Park Printersdevil78 - Trimpers/Jolly Rogers BeatleBen - California Parks Thecoasterkid - Canada's Wonderland Mechanic - Northern California Parks Moose - New England Parks Bobafett - Clementon and Moreys Pier Eltoroextreme - Six Flags Great Adventure TheGhost - Knottsberry Farm CoasterPalooza - Northern California Parks Beeja - Walibi Belgium SFNE2005 - New England Parks PKIManjz - Kings Island* MattyD - England Parks* 65Skylark - Pacific Northwest Parks* Nincub - Lake Winnie* SFAFan#1 - Six Flags America* TheOne - Six Flags Great America* PagemasterB - Oregon Parks* *Currently no plans to visit in 2008, but ya never know I end this update with pictures of all the friends I have hung out with so far during The Big Mike Road Show 2008!!! Thanks Everyone for a great year so far Peace, Big Mike PS - Special thanks to Cycloneman, JayJay719, and Crazyrider06. I met these great people but did not take any pictures Next time! I take pictures of everyone from now on! The Naked Cowboy is the special guest for New York so far! The Flash temporarily checks off New Jersey until I find someone from here on a future visit! Hot Bikini Babe checks off Mexico! CFC checks off Virginia! BeemerBoy and CoasterPalooza and thier beautiful wives check off Georgia! SFNE2005 checks off Tennessee! Come join the fun on The Big Mike Road Show 2008!!!