Token Yankee Guy Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 **Busch Gardens Europe & Paramount's Kings Dominion on Page 3** Hey guys, we finally managed to secure a wireless connection, so I can finally post the first batch of photos from our trip. We're currently outside of Fredricksburg, Virgina at a KOA for a couple of nights. So far, I hit Knoebels by myself on Monday, then on Tuesday we did SFGAdv, and today we just walked around DC. So far the trip has been a blast and it's a lot more fun to camp compared to staying at a hotel which is a whole lot more expensive. Anyway, here's the first batch of photos Monday's Photos Flying Tigers got a canopy now Can't beat Knoebels food. Slice of pizza & a large soda for 4.50. Better than at a Six Flags where you require a 4 year loan to pay for dinner Flying Turn signage That box must be for wood Another Shot Another shot of Flying Turns Flying Turns is looking swell Knoebels put up a 2006 flood water level sign Traditional Knoebels shot Arrival at Knoebels Bangor, Maine! Represent' Drive starts out by heading through Hartford, CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Fan Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/p1010118_625.jpg - Sexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Yankee Guy Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 Tuesday Photos Six Flags Great Adventure & Fun at the Campground A lot of fun cooking hot dogs on skewers over an open fire. What do you think is happening? What happens in Pennsylvania, stays in Pennsylvania...But then gets exploited on TPR Don & I getting close on our little dingy We were supposed to go to Clementons...HOWEVER! They neglected to mention that the park was closed for a private function that day on their website. We all took turns doing shots of Maple Syrup Oh man, I can't get enough of that Toilet Cream!!! Don & Monica approve of the food We were bored at Cracker Barrel grrr, the butterfly is attacking Kingda Ka because it was being a tool tonight Queue of people waiting to get into the queue for El Toro wooo, waiting to get into El Toro Our tents Morning at our campsite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 yeah, Clementon would be a park to pull crap like that... they suck. At least you saved yourself a wasted $22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Fan Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Clementons best not pull that crap on me.. I need j2 :-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Yankee Guy Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 Wednesday Photos Running around Washington, D.C. Looking up the Washington Monument Some idiot (in my opinion) lives in that White House over there I never knew I got a monument ontop of my head...har har har Represent Again Looking out to the Lincoln Monument WWII Memorial. I made sure to make a stop here since my grandfather was in WWII. What? This is the Bureau or Engraving and Printing. Meaning that the money is printed here. Who would go into the Department of Agricutlture!? This snake wanted to bite us whatever they were, they were playing This is for you James everyone say awww. *gasp* AWWWWWWWWWW We're waiting in line to see Pandas! Wow, the pathway of Fecal Matter. That must be a new exhibit Entrance to the zoo off Connecticut Ave. I feel like home already in Washington, D.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Fan Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 From back in June... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 The folks at work today were just talking about how close we live to DC and that we always complain that there's nothing to do. I still have not visited the WWII memorial or seen the pandas. And I probably won't until fall, damn this heat. The heat index today was 115!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Z Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 yeah, Clementon would be a park to pull crap like that... they suck. At least you saved yourself a wasted $22 If you go after 5 it's only 14bucks Great TR I like the Super-Troopers moment with the maple syrup, and Flying turns looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Nice TR! Your Cesaris Pizza certainly looks better than the slop you were served at PPP last year. Didn't know you were the camping type. You should try to camp up on the hill this year at PPP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Wow, I bet the pandas feel right at home in those fantastic looking surroundings. The wallpapered box made to look like China's countryside was just too realistic for me. I'm assuming there's more to their habitat, and they were in that room due to the extreme heat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Palooza Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 It's looking like a great trip so far. We like camping too. I gotta say that "what happens in Pennsylvania, stays in Pennsylvania" is pretty funny! Hey brokeback boys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Is it just me or does Don have pointy ears? Is he a Vulcan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Yankee Guy Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 Nice TR! Your Cesaris Pizza certainly looks better than the slop you were served at PPP last year. Didn't know you were the camping type. You should try to camp up on the hill this year at PPP. Yeah, that's what my plan for PPP this year, is to camp out. My friends Kyle and Matty should be joining me for PPP. Is it just me or does Don have pointy ears? Is he a Vulcan? You know Barry, pointing out another man's flaws means that you have a crush on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgwfreak Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 cool tr. Hoping to hit DC sometime in October for a little hockey and coasters. (I'm a Canes fan and we're going to invade the Washington home opener). lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Yankee Guy Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 ^ Thanks for the compliment. As for the PKD and BGE update, I won't be able to get it done till tomorrow because I tried updating last night in my tent and the wireless was being a pest so I couldn't finish it. When I get back to Connecticut tomorrow, I'll post the last of the photos ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfoot12 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I'd like to hear about KD. I haven't been in 6 years, but I'm going tomorrow. Not expecting too much, what with the heat and the crowds and the mediocre collection of coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Excellent TR, funny stuff. About the pandas... They had a big exhibit when I went a few years ago and they must have that indoor area for the purpose you mentioned. It was so cool seeing them up close. A lot of people will never get to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezus Juice Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 ^ They're right in the middle of building a HUGE "Asia walk" area that will be panda-tastic when it opens. For now they can enjoy their concrete cells! We had an awesome day at BGE and KD, crowds were so light. Still, I was denied my Taxi Jam credit AGAIN... I got to ride mini-Dodonpa though finally...and it really sucks. What happened? It's basically a third of the size and runs backwards but it's not fun at all! Maybe these only work in Japan? Make with the new pics already Craig! LOL -Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 ^^ ^ Thank you two. Glad someone cleared up that panda question for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Yankee Guy Posted August 5, 2006 Author Share Posted August 5, 2006 Make with the new pics already Craig! LOL -Don I just got home and I'm exhusted and sweating. They'll be up shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Z Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 ^looking forward to the rest , Especially the KD part since you hated XLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyBrewer Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Make with the new pics already Craig! LOL -Don I just got home and I'm exhusted and sweating. They'll be up shortly What... was that blue haired dude visiting or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennywood!007 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Haha great pictures Craig. Those Flying Turns are coming along really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Yankee Guy Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 Alright, I am finally able to upload the last update now since TPR was giving me issues in trying to upload photos the past attempts. Anyway, the last parks we hit were Busch Gardens Europe & Paramount's Kings Dominion. BGE had a great atmosphere and since it was a hot day, they had free water available everywhere. They even rolled out water coolers so passing patrons can get a cup of water. Paramount's Kings Dominion was another nice park that we hit after BGE, I wasn't able to get all the credits since it was hot and I was really tired. The only coaster I really liked there was Volcano. Two of the woodies were too violent for me, and don't get me started on Hypersonic XLC. Luckly the crowds were very light so I didn't wait long for this coaster. The only good points were the launch and the accent, but there was a point where my head was thrown back into the headrest giving me a nice headache, and after that was just shaking and hard brakes. ugh. Anyway, here are the photos Us going to the front row queue Good news Hypersonic XLC fans! Tylenol is now available when you exit the ride. This was my 80th credit...notice my facial expression for it. One of two trains launching. Italian Jorb! Now we're at PKD My mom sure loved the interlocking loop part of the coaster when she rode it about 25 years ago It wouldn't be an update without a coaster shot Don & Monica say hello another shot site shot Now for shots of the site from the skyway Just incase you miss the first teaser poster, they got the entire wall covered with them For all you "dirt pushing" lovers, here's a shot of the site for their new coaster Giving a shout out to Soren! You'd see me ski down a quad-diamond trail in 2.5 seconds flat Monica is stomping grapes ala "I Love Lucy" Apollo's Chariot. The helix almost made me black out more than Nitro's helix Escape from Pompei. It had some decent effects, plus a mysterious godly voice that says "No Camcorders allowed" while you're inside choo choo train First coaster to ride in the park. This is the same coaster that turned my Mom into hating coasters. She rode it about 25 years ago. Here we are at Busch Gardens Europe And to finish the TR. Don starting our camp fire a traditional way....using lighter fluid Lookout part III Lookout part II Looking out over the park part I The Effiel Tower. It's like I'm in Paris...excpet this one is smaller and blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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