Scaparri Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 So after classes got out today, I drove like a mad man up to Indiana Beach to meet up with Lou, Cameron, and Paul (Carnage). This meant that I got a major culture credit. Seeing how my experiences abroad are limited to a couple hours in Windsor, Ontario, spending four hours with a Brit, an Aussie, and a Canabian definitely topped that, even if it was still in Indiana. There was nobody at the park. I mean it was bad... well, not for us at least. There would be one person for multiple rides who would just run in between rides to cater to the 'lines', which generally just consisted of a single group. It was a pretty sweet day though. We got some intimate moments going on by "crahming" too many people into the cars of various rides and we played the greatest game ever created. It seriously needs to be in Vegas. Overall, it was a great time though. I had a lot of fun with those guys. It was great to finally meet them. Check out the pics! I got hopped up on our loot on the way home. Holy crap these things are amazing!! Lou gave her approval of LoCoSuMo. Or maybe a ridongculously large bag of strawberry tootsie rolls! We gotta go with the model ship!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lou showcases our earnings. What to get though? Then we hit up that one game. Seriously, this stuff is ridiculously addictive. It should have a warning label. Why isn't it in Vegas? After failing this shot once already, I tried it again but forgot to take the idiotic, "I wonder if it'll work this time" look off of my face. Random... The Canabian and Aussie liked them too. I at first thought this was just a bad picture, but then I noticed that Lou is telling me this particular Yo-Yo is #1 on her top swings list. Try and go deep into the minds of Cameron and Paul... what are they thinking?? Maybe, "It's hot as balls. Why is Lou wearing pants?" Or, "why is Scott randomly taking photos of us?" You decide... Some hot, nasty skyride action going on. And I'm about to get pissed because I accidentally erased a bunch of my pictures. Some freaky, mysterious green goo that's taking over Lake Shafer... or maybe just algae. So this is pretty much the entire park. Small, but they pack in the fun. There he is! Paul got in on the action too. Cameron, where were you? I hear all the cool kids take pictures of their friends taking pictures of them. So Lou and I wanted to see what the rage was all about. This place is so strange, but cool. Seriously, it's a random, jam-packed pier in the middle of nowhere. Time to meet some TPR folk, and get reminded that there is more than corn in Indiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowfanman Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Thanks for the PTR Scott! I personally LOVED Indiana Beach, dearly! Although damn that ferris wheel that took a chunk out of my arm! Glad you guys managed to have a really enjoyable time too! -Jahan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoaster Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Thanks for the TR. I can't believe I lived in Indiana for 22 years of my life and never made it to Indiana Beach or Holiday World. I will have to correct that at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfne2005 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Holy crap look at the size of those fruit tootsie roll bags! They don't sell them where I am. I gotta get out there to win some of those. Or maybe Lou brought me a bag??? See you in Japan (or maybe CA on the plane!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Nice report, Scott. I see that the haunted orb is back in your pics. Were you using a different camera for your other recent reports, or was it just Lou's presence that made it return? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I know it has only been a couple of weeks, but I really want to get back to IB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I know it has only been a couple of weeks, but I really want to get back to IB. You should check out their enthusiast event. Cameron convinced me to hit it last weekend, and it was amazing. I need to get around to posting my PTR. IB should put Cameron on their payroll. He definitely drums up a lot of business for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 ^Heck, I desperately want to go there at least once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 For anyone in the area, I will going to the beach tomorrow. Nice pics btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLIPDUDE Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 cool TR! Did you check the recycle bin for the deleted photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 yeah, the fruit-flavored tootsie rolls are even more orgasmic than Cornball. Man I wish I had a working car, between these reports and the TPR midwest ones I'm really craving some IB!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 It was nice meeting you. That day was alot of fun, although hot. I too got hopped up on those candies during my long drive home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 ^Heck, I desperately want to go there at least once. Try to check out the enthusiast event. They really go all out. Everything from really good food (I'm quite picky on that) to a neat night time cruise on their boat to uncrowded ERT. I'll try to get my TR up soon so you can see some of the cool stuff they did for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I liked Indiana Beach. I seriously think I.B. Crow might be the best "indie mascot" for a park. It just looks so, classic and not something I've seen a million times like the Justice League or Looney Toons. And Indiana Beach deserves an award for "making you feel like you're out of Indiana." It felt like I was on a Jersey Shore boardwalk the entire time. Thank you Scott for the TR and making everybody that has been to Indiana Beach before want to go again. For those of you who haven't been to IB before. Seriously my favorite "indie mascot." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Nice report, Scott. I see that the haunted orb is back in your pics. Were you using a different camera for your other recent reports, or was it just Lou's presence that made it return? No, the last reports were done with camera that was on loan. Unfortunately, I had to give it back. Mine is off to the manufacturer now though. Time to make good of my warranty. Thanks for the comments guys. Paul, it was good to meet you too. It was hot as balls though. Still a great time. And good god, I can't stop eating these strawberry tootsie rolls. This stuff is like crack. Just like that ball game was. Flipdude, I accidently deleted the pics off my actual camera. Thanks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 ^ Is it a Canon? I had a very similar problem with a Canon A85. Sent it in for warranty, and the water spot went away. There's still a massive pile of candy wrappers on the floor of my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Frooties are orgasmic. (The Strawberry kind) -J "Five tickets apiece at the KI arcade" Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 ^ Is it a Canon? I had a very similar problem with a Canon A85. Sent it in for warranty, and the water spot went away. There's still a massive pile of candy wrappers on the floor of my car. Yeah, actually it is. It's a Canon A530. I definitely need to send it off soon. It's been like that for probably four months. Yeah dude, my car is littered with wrappers and I still have plenty more uneaten ones. I had so many last night that I gave myself a headache from all the sugar. But once you have one, you can't stop!!! It's ridiculous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 It was excellent to finally meet you Scott, it was a really fun day! I'll probably add my pictures in here at some point, when I have enough energy to actually sort them out!! I never got any of the candy, I voluntarily left mine at Cameron's, which I suddenly regret! Thanks so much to you all for making the first part of my trip so much fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 You did WHAT!?!? I think Paul and I might have to organize a raid of Cameron's place! It was great to finally meet you too Lou. Took a while, but it was worth the wait! Lookin' forward to your pics. Especially the one of us and Paul crammed in the Music Express! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 ^ The first couple laps on that ride were alright. Then it sped up, and the lapbar started to dig into my thigh. I think that was Lou's payback for crushing her on the scrambler earlier in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Oh, guys, I can totally be bothered to post one of those!!! Thanks to Cameron for being photographer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I look "special" in that photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodders Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Good to see a report on IB. It was one of my fave parks of my visit in '99. 8 years is a lo-o-ong time ..... but hey, I'll be back there next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnewton34 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 You did WHAT!?!? I think Paul and I might have to organize a raid of Cameron's place! It was great to finally meet you too Lou. Took a while, but it was worth the wait! Lookin' forward to your pics. Especially the one of us and Paul crammed in the Music Express! I want to meet Lou Indiana Beach was one of my favorite parks of the midwest trip. It's a toss up between it and Holiday World being my fave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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