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Guess I better call ahead of time and tell them to get that thing working! Peace, Big Mike

Thank you for trying. I will check with my local AAA, good idea. Thanks for the help, Big Mike

Hello Everybody! I have just nailed down the dates for The Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach. I will be visiting on Saturday, September 6th. I also had to exclude one park from my schedule as I just got it confirmed that American Adventures WILL NOT OPEN in the month of March this year. My Atlanta/Dollywood trip is just 3 weeks away! Anyone know of any discounts for Dollywood out there?? Thanks for your help. Peace, Big Mike

OK, thanks dude! Go Wings! Formally from St. Clair Shores. Peace, Big Mike

I will be visiting in October, will they still let me use my Cedar Fair Maxx Pass? Peace, Big Mike

I really do think I have a serious problem Peace, Big Mike

I will give credit where credit is due, he is a very good cartoonist. I do have to say that he will never hit the big time until he does a Big Mike charactor though. Just my opinion Peace, Big Mike

Thanks for the tip on Hooters! Peace, Big Mike

Ka-ching! Already got it Peace, Big Mike

Hector, You are looking extra spiffy lately. Have fun in Florida! Peace, Big Mike

Sounds Good! Glad to have company at any parks on the list! Peace, Big Mike

Hello Friends! I do indeed have a platinum pass already! Thats not to say I am still not stupid though lol. No need for Go Carts Plus, I hit that on my coaster Ho run last year Matt, I DID star in the video Wait till you see my new post in the main forum in the next couple of days concerning the video and Big Mike! It will be exactly what you would expect from Big Mike, more self promoting. I am not sure of the weekend scheduling yet as I have to make sure all the new rides for 2008 are open on each credit run weekend. Will post my next trip when it is confirmed. Peace, Big Mike

Funny you should say that Ed. I was debating whether to include that in my post or not. I will make an added effort to include some hot girls and some hot guys as an added bonus in all my reports!! As long as the TPR girls don't object, maybe we will get those hot bikini pics posted this year Peace, Big Mike

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Well you don't have to worry about this park anymore. Their website tonight said that this park is closed indefinately and will NOT open in 2008. See what happens when you complain Larry, you get results fast! Peace, Big Mike

It's a dream made in heaven, pizza and a coaster in the same place. Can grab a quick bite before heading out again Cant wait for those places!! Peace, Big Mike

Larry has that affect on people. Peace, Big Mike

Here are the plans and parks I am visting in 2008: March: Six Flags over Georgia American Adventures Dixieland Sir Gooneys Dollywood Nascar Speed Park Zuma Fun Center June: Jardin D' Acclimation Parc Asterix Walibi Belgium Bobbejaaland Toverland Efteling Drievliet 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: Silver Dollar City Celebration City Rt 66 Carousel Park Miner Mike's Adventure Town Six Flags St. Louis Worlds of Fun Kiddie Park All Star Adventures Zonkers Magic Springs + Crystal Falls Funland Adventureland Fun Plex Skateland Playdaze October: Knotts Berry Farm California Adventure Adventure City Boomers Disneyland Castle Amusement Park Johns 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 Johns Incredible Pizza Roseville Local parks during the weekends: Six Flags Great Adventure Clementon Storybook Land Steel Pier Moreys Pier Pocono Play Park Dorney Park Sesame Place Knoebels Hershey Park Fun Fore All Waldameer Adventurers Kids N Action Boomers Jeepers Albany Sylvan Beach Great Escape Darien Lake Midway Park Martins Fantasy Island Blue Diamond Quassy Lake Compounce Six Flags New England Hard Rock Cafe Tuscora Park Cedar Point Adventure Park USA Planet Fun Jolly Roger Baja Amusements Jolly Roger at the Pier Trimpers Rides Fun World Canobie Lake Kings Dominion Motor World Marineland Centreville Canadas Wonderland Palace Playland Funtown Splashtown Should hit coaster 600 and 700 this year as well as park #200 visited. Edited to include the possible parks too: Michigan Adventure Jeepers Southfield Kokomos Peace, Big Mike

First thing that popped in my mind when I read the question was indeed Funspot in Indiana. Peace, Big Mike

Glad you had a fun time Hector! Peace. Your Freind Big Mike

I love Eli Manning LOL Peace, Big Mike

Hanno my buddy, Thanks for taking the time to take these pics! Miss you and see you soon. Big Mike

Elissa, I have not been keeping up to date. Are we still going to Jardin D'Acclimation? Will I be going to Schlossburg too? Will post mine when I make sure where I am going lol. Peace, Big Mike

Hey Jeff, Please tell us how your trip to Tijuana went and if it was easy to get those credits or more hassle than what it is worth. I have my whole year planned out already, just have to organize it and then I will post. Peace, Big Mike

I was invited and actually had a spot reserved, but bailed at the last minute. But the show tonight was pretty cool to watch. Peace, Big Mike