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I went and Rode the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster a couple of weeks ago and had a blast. I was talking to a few of the guys who helped apparently build and fund the ride! They said that if things go well they hope to build a second longer, faster, and more thrilling version, on the same property! Lets hope this happens!

Eagle Fortress - Everland

Looks Awesome! Another reason to go to Vegas! . . . Not that I needs one!

ANYTHING at any fair! in the United States! I don't trust rides at most fairs! Especially The Zipper!

Today is the deadline! The fun is about to BEGIN!

^ Ditto! Although I've already road Mammoth and I can't wait to do it again!

No contest for me! Def Florida!

I was at Knoebels for the first time shortly before this ride opened. I'm sad I missed it! But hey, now I have an excuse (not like I need one) to go back!

Hmmm we should poll on who will be the last state to legalize gay marriage! My vote goes to Utah! LoL

Wow. This poor ride has been through so much already!

Actually Robb this is a GREAT idea! Some of the photos are a bit fast but hey you can always pause if need be! I'm a fast reader so it wasn't much of a problem for me. But either way I think there is a lot of potential here!

Awesome! Im really excited about this this year! I can't wait to find out who I'm gifting!

YAY! This is some REALLY great news! I was really hoping they would do this!

Silver Dollar City! Better rides and the park just looks like its always been there. I like Dollywood but it just seems to be missing something. Lack of good shows or maybe not as many trees in certain areas. Certain pathways where its concrete where at SDC they put up wood to keep the feel. Perhaps Dollywood feels/looks too fresh and new where at SDC everything blends looks and feels old! And what is with Juke Box Junction! Totally out of place and if they want me to like it then they need to call Intamin and put in their own version of Xcelerator!

YAY! I bet this must be really exciting for you Robb!

No No I love a crane! It means the loop is coming!

I've always loved a large piece of Intamin Tubing!

Nice to come here to get away from the USH thread! LoL

Haven't seen it so I can't comment on the show, but I have always loved Bill & Ted. (We all know they were gay for each other from the beginning anyway.) Now David perhaps you misunderstood what was happening in the video. I don't know. But I do know that I am very sorry for what happened. Nobody should have to deal with what you went through. I'm gay and I was beaten in a church because they thought they were casting the gay demon out of me. Broke 3 ribs and gave me permanent issues with my left hip. I still struggle to forgive them. It's important to remember that people don't just get over a traumatic event. (Tell a girl who was raped to grow some balls and see how that goes.) I was beat up and I still deal with it. That said I'm not easily offended. I agree for ones own happiness we should not be easily offended. But fact is Gay people are just now starting to really get our deserved rights. Honestly there is going to be a time of OVER correction, and then a settling. Look at the past and you'll see what I'm saying. Fact is gay stereotypes are and will always be offensive to some. We are still trying to figure out where that LINE is. Do we need to lighten up some. Hell's YES! Give it time and we will. Now was the answer to up and cancel the show. Probably not. But a rewrite? From a business standpoint most likely yes. People are touchy with gay stereotypes and do you know why? Because we have had so many, and I mean SO MANY negative images of ourselves in the media. Negative images without the positive ones to balance it out. Were tired of it and because of that there can and will be knee jerk reactions. Were just now getting acceptance and we don't want to lose it. Its like a dog. Hit it enough eventually it will bite. Now I am not claiming that the show was homophobic. In fact I'm sure it was funny. But don't be surprised people are touchy. Now as for me, well you can say whatever you want I don't care. LoL I make offensive gay jokes all the time. It's a way of saying this doesn't have power over me. But I believe real homophobia is when a person actually hates a gay person or is scared of them. Not because they tell a stupid joke or have a uneducated belief. Actually to all you other gays out there it's kind of up to us. We have to be the example. We have to take the high road. Sometimes that means not being easily offended. And seriously thank you to all the straight people who are supportive and open minded. You're beyond important and a huge part of what makes change! It's because of you guys and gals that the world is changing. Sorry if I got preachy. My dad's a pastor so it's in my blood!

Using it everyday and right now!

It's a toss up Between Outlaw Run and SkyRush.

Only 6 more inversions to go!

I'm really happy this ride is happening! It looks awesome so far!

Seriously LOOKS awesome! That said, no thank you!

I'm totally doing this! Heads up for whoever gets me. I love local park schwag like maps and such!