jamesdillaman

^ That sure doesn't look like AquaTrax now... Just wait and see, but I know what I hope it will be -James Dillaman

More pics... -James Dillaman

Okay here's the pics, no catptions because I'm very tired, still. The thing about me on Goliath is it was my 150th coaster, Viper was my 140th. Hence the pictures of me on it. Hope you enjoy.

I believe it was Don who made the Willy Wonka comment, and I think even the PR staff from six flags seemed to laugh at it. I love the videos I've seen. One question, where's paul reuben? I haven't seen footage of him yet. lol -James "glad TPR got some media attention" dillaman

Robb, I like the "First riders ever" comment in the video. Very subtle sarcasm. Well done... -James Dillaman p.s. I said I'd post my pics when I woke up, but I'm still tired so I'm going back to bed again. Soon, soon...

the best part about the e-stopped train was seeing all the news reporters RUNNING for their cameras to get the shot, just praying that someone would fall out of their seats.... LOL from the train you could see them scrambling. Hilarious. -james dillaman

Guy and I were in the back row on the e-stopped train. After talking to the media (not saying anything bad of course) someone from six flags said to be sure and NOT talk to the media about the stopped train. Whoops. On a related note, just got home today (friday morning) after a LONG couple days and a two-legged trip home (LAX to Tampa then back to cincinnati finally!) I had a great time, and TPR totally is the best host I've ever experienced at any event. I'm psyched to get all the credits from the park, too. DejaVu running, X, Revolution!!! Wow, I had such a good time, now it's time to go to bed.... -James "will post some pics when he wakes up in a couple days" Dillaman p.s. Why am I in the background of every pic??? lol

well I'm here in LA!! Flight just landed from cincinnati and I'm killing time until the campout. I'll see everybody there! -James Dillaman

et tu, Chuck? Actually I know you were referring to the paint job, but I can't help but stick up for my TOGOs no matter what. -James

Cedar Point hands down, I'd stay away from california, crowds at CP will be much better, plus you won't get shot and/or mugged in downtown Sandusky (If you do, I'll eat my hat!). Cedar Point will have the most coasters at any theme park (Running coasters, SFMM fanboys!!) and I enjoy staying at Sandcastle or even out at Breakers Express. Good value and you get to ride 1 coaster before the park officially opens if you stay there. You can hit up Geauga Lake, too if you fly in/out of Cleveland. -James

Instead of asking the same question on this thread like 4 times, perhaps you should email robb and/or elissa and ask them directly. I think you'll get a much quicker response. -James

Excitement is building, First trip to SFMM, just hope everything goes smoothly with my flights. *crosses fingers*

Well I never check luggage when I non-rev, as it's much wiser to carry-on everything, that way your luggage always stays with you... besides, I have a day or two buffer to get home. It's not bad at all if you plan intelligently. It sure beats paying over $300 for a ticket.... -James "loves non-revving" dillaman

Yeah, I tend to agree, I think they're going to drop hints rather quickly and diverge the entire plans when they announce the ride. Announcing mid-summer gives them much more time to build a large ride, which this must be. Someone posted some footers pics a while back, there were footers poured in a body of water, is that sandusky bay, or a lake inside the park. I'm still confused as to the exact location of these footers. Someone enlighten me, please. -James

What type of sax do you have? I'm assuming it's an alto or maybe a tenor judging by the case. Just wondering being a sax player myself. (I have a Selmer Series III alto and a Yanagasawa Soprano) -James "Jazz Sax Major" Dillaman

You mean Holiday World has a THIRD winner on their hands, now. The other 2 coasters are good in their own rite. -James "Holiday World Fan Boy since Raven" Dillaman

Top Thrill Dragster rocks my socks. There, I said it, who wants to fight?

WOW! what else is there to say?

why would they build a flyer or floorless when they have both right next door at geauga lake. They're trying to boost attendance there, too, so I doubt they would 1-up their other park like that. If they build a B&M I think it will be a dive machine or dueling something, but another wooden coaster would be very nice. Beating Son of Beasts record would be ludacris on Cedar Fair's part, though. Son of Beast has the title of tallest and fastest woodie, yet many, many people don't like it. Plus wooden coasters take up far more real estate than steel. They have a lot more structure, and space is something cedar point doesn't have as a luxury. As with anything, we'll just have to wait for more hints to come out on the blog, but I'd just be happy with any full-circiut traditional coaster, as TTD and WT left me wanting a chain lift... It's been a long time, CP... -James

I don't think Wildcat will be gone anytime soon. It's just too cheap and easy to move it if they need to, and the footprint isn't very large. They've already moved it at least once, as it used to be on the beach side of the park. Also, Cedar Point wants to hold the title of the park with the most (operating) coasters, why would they remove any coasters? If any coaster was taken out, they'd be forfeiting that title.

Even though I agree about Beast, you should always ride beast when you go to PKI, just out of respect. The thing that worries me is what you said about avatar having problems homing. Not another Tomb Raider. Not another Delirium! It's too bad these rides seem to have such problems. I hope they can fix the bugs in Avatar quickly. -James

With SOB it's a day to day thing, there's never any sceduled "rehab" but if it's anything like the last couple seasons from time to time it just goes down so they can try to retrack it to make it smoother. The problem is the design, though, the super banked turns which didn't work on meanstreak (surprise) also cause problems on SOB. But yeah, we'll pop up there to hang out with you a little bit, let us know when it gets closer. -James and Julia

themeing is overated if you ask me, look at Italian Job at PKI, great themeing sure, but so-so coaster. I'd rather have good rides with no themeing than average rides with great themeing. -James

I wonder if you got every member of the coaster clubs, ECC, ACE, TPR, coasterzombie, westcoaster, everyone to send in $20, how much would that raise. I couldn't do it, but if people could get the word out, I know I would gladly send in some money to save a great coaster. -James

Don, when will you be at PKI? Julz and I live 5 minutes away, and the only reason we ever go to kings island is to meet up with people (def. don't go for the awsome coasters) -James (and Julia)