sfne2005 Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 So I decided on a whim to use my two days off and take a trip up to Six Flags LaRonde. I've never been to Canada before, but plan on returning REAL soon. So I grabbed James (Canobiefan) and made the 5 hour drive up. I'll let the rest of the photos tell the rest of this tale. Awww, pretty wallpaper pic. If all goes well, we'll be making the trek back up next weekend....this time during park operating hours. Au revoir! Half of the people at LaRonde today are in this picture. James says this is the Intamin Standup. I will take his word for it. So to make use of our time, we took some pics from the backside of the park. No trespassing occured during this photo op. Here is the Grave yard. Well, since this is a coaster site, here are some coasters. This gopher (or is it a beaver?) was the only other living creature at the park. And he wouldn't open Goliath for us. Stupid gopher. Stupid stupid stupid. Oh crap. I only see James and Tellewok. Where are all the people? Ahhh, Goliath. The main draw for me. James is all about credit whoring. WTF? This Telletubby wearing Ewok clothes greets us at the entrance. Our view from our cell. Thanks James. I guess that's what I get for smuggling you across the border. See? Montreal....we're getting close. The immigration checkpoint. The way we were treated made us feel like we were part of the Al-Quaida. Would you let James into your country if you had a choice? James and I enroute to LaRonde. Like the french word? It means "on the way to".
sfne2005 Posted August 30, 2006 Author Posted August 30, 2006 Smartass. But hey, you didn't complain about how you didn't like anything there!
Canobie Fan Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 Well let me start with this - "I didnt like how the park was CLOSED!"
robbalvey Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 Stick to TPR planning your trips and we'll get you guys to parks that are open! --Robb
Calvin Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 THAT WAS A CLASSIC OF AMERICAN LITERATURE AND SHOULD BE STUDIED IN HIGH SCHOOL.
roasted_marshmallow Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 I work for Telus and they presented Goliath! I wonder if I can hit them up for funds to build my coaster.....?
ECZenith Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 Oh man, that sucks! Sorry to see that... I've yet to head up there myself to check out Goliath, probably going to have to wait until next year.
Homer Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 Oui oui, our plan to piss off Americans has been successful! Lets celebrate with some frogs legs and escargots...
Erik Johnson Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 While you did not ride any coasters on that trip, you do get a reward with the knowledge that you have posted the best Photo TR ever.
Carnage Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 lol I can't beleive you did that. Though from what I hear about La Ronde they did you a favour closing the park. Saved you the pain of actually have to go in.
awclark Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 i don't get it. Why didn't you check to see the hours of the park instead of assuming it would be open? That really sucks though. Funny too.
CoasterCrazy Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 This is the funniest Photo TR EVER! You might want to plan ahead next time!
apollo210 Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 LOL! Maybe you should go back this weekend ! Out of all the funny quotes, I liked this the most "This is out view from our cell. Thanks James. I guess that's what I get from sumgelling you across the border!" THE BEST TRIP EVER!
larrygator Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 Rich/James -that is hysterical. I'm planning on being up in your neck of the woods this weekend for Canobie and credit whoring in Maine (and dark rides). However, I did check ahead of time and all the parks I'll be attending are OPEN!!!!
Canobie Fan Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 James....was this better than Flamingoland? Hell yeah! BTW why doesnt my TR get any love .... * http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28513 * and credit whoring in Maine Not much to whore in Maine Canobie "I have all...4.....Maine coasters" Fan
larrygator Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 James - 3 coasters and a lobster sandwich will be worth the trip to Maine for me
Skyscraper Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 Wow you guys had a great day at La Ronde ! Next time you go to La Ronde when it's not open, drive 2 hours east and go to Galeries de la Capitale amusement park in Quebec city, always open and indoor, great family roller coaster and REALLY good bumper cars... if you really are credit whores lol Capitale Express video (not mine)
Canobie Fan Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 ahahaha I try'd to get rich to go to megaparc! I even had it mapquest'd with us in the car
YoshiFan Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 The standup and Vampire/BTR look exactly the same when the park is open as in they have no trains on the track (other than in the station). When I was in Montreal last week, we took a bus tour of the city and we drove by La Ronde (we were near the park for a few minutes). The whole time I didn't see a train go through the circuit of either ride and the lines looked ridiculous with Vampire's line was out of the station, down the stairs and into the switchbacks despite the park looking rather empty. I'm almost sure that the park being closed those days is a new addition. I got a brochure for the park when I was in Montreal and I am almost certain the schedule on the back had park listed as being open every day in August (I'll check when I find the brochure).
robbalvey Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 LMAO!!!! Your awesome display of trip planning has made it to ARN&R!!!! http://www.absolutelyreliable.com/ I love those guys! --Robb
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