Rollercoaster Rider Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 4 Questions: 1- What is your secret to staying thin? 2- I've heard Butterbeer tastes like "Sweet root beer," Is that true? 3- For the Dinosaur photo, Was it an obvious flash or not? I've ridden Dark Knight here at GAm and the photo could blind you. 4- How come Batman Backwards at SFGAm Isn't on your list of coasters you haven't ridden yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeykaise Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Welcome back Big Mike we missed you! Don't worry about the lost of the dirty girl, I've seen pictures of your new girl and she is by far much much prettier, classier, and you too make an awesome couple. I can't wait to see you two together in trip reports. I'm glad you were able to get to Florida and blow off some steam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 You and me both Big Mike. After 7 years, no international trip with TPR for me this year either!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 You look great, Big Mike! Great TR! I think it's awesome you got to see Winter the dolphin. Everything you did looks super fun and amazing. It is on my bucket list to have a life full of travel and awesome experiences like Big Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCo Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 It's a real pleasure to see these reports coming back. Lots of great laughs - that Buzz Lightyear onride photo is epic. Looking forward to more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I can not remember. Have you been to Wild Adventures before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Great stuff Big Mike! Kristen was right, you do look skinnier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperShawn Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Nice to see the Big Man back and better than ever. Great update of some fun looking adventures as well! Look forward to running into you at some point this year. I might even have a suggested date for #8 Ride 4 dog allowed rides at Knoebels with Lucky Dog and a possible connection to do #14. Tour the White House Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Rollercoaster Rider - 4 Questions: 1- What is your secret to staying thin? Stopped drinking soda, 2500 calories a day intake, better sex life with new girlfriend! 2- I've heard Butterbeer tastes like "Sweet root beer," Is that true? It was sweet, more like a cream soda to me. 3- For the Dinosaur photo, Was it an obvious flash or not? I've ridden Dark Knight here at GAm and the photo could blind you. I don't quite remember, anyone else remember? 4- How come Batman Backwards at SFGAm Isn't on your list of coasters you haven't ridden yet? Same coaster, doesn't count twice in my books. I don't like Batman coasters to begin with, so you sure won't see me on it going backwards lol.. mikeykaise - Thanks for the great compliments on the new girlfriend! I agree, way better improvement and I don't miss "the dirty girl" at all. Gisco - Bob, we will just have to do double trips next year!! RAWKIN_coaster38 - Thanks Janae!!! Seeing Winter was a lot of fun. I stayed just watching him for about an hour. The whole place was nice and everyone was VERY friendly and helpful. I am glad my lifestyle is rubbing off on some people RoCo - It feels good to be back too! This is my passion, miss it when I am away from posting. If I am so lucky to make the front page, I hope they do use that Buzz Lightyear picture!!! Erik Johnson - I have been to Wild Adventures once before, but 3 coasters were closed that day. I do remember only about a half dozen cars in the parking lot though! Lets hope for better luck this time. beatle11 - Thanks!! Down 43 pounds and not once in 4 trips to Great Adventure this year did I not fit on El Toro!! It was SOOO nice of Kristen to give me that, made me real happy. SuperShawn - I hear they stopped the White House tours for now due to that sequester, boooo. Cant wait to get Lucky Dog on those rides, even though he did not fare to well on Deno's Wonder Wheel lol. Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggernel Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Great to see the Big Man back at it! If I may make a suggestion for hitting those last few Minnesota credits, the largest state fair in the country takes place in MN the last two weeks in August. The place is easily large enough to spend an entire day at with a midway larger than a lot of amusement parks along with a good sized Kidway, and the food is several notches above your average fair. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_State_Fair Most MN schools aren't back in session at this time, but none of the parks here really get large enough crowds to have to worry about anyways. Would be a great time to knock out those last few MN coasters, as well as a few rides on Renegade, Wild Thing, and the new TMNT ride at Nick Universe. I'd be happy to lead Big Mike on a grand tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I think you need to come to Nor-Cal again as we have Superman, Gold Striker, and Undertow. Superman not being so new but still a great ride, but the new hotness of Gold Striker and Undertow should be worth a visit. Would love to get a ride in with the big man on GS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambe_bambe Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 When your back down my way again I'll back in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printersdevil78 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Brought her on a $7000 trip to China with TPR.. Big Mike, if you buy me a $7,000 trip to China, I promise I will never cheat on you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 You and me both Big Mike. After 7 years, no international trip with TPR for me this year either!. Same. In fact, this is the first year since 2006 where I'm not doing any TPR trips. Stupid job market... dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sspaz1000 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Welcome back Big Mike! Congratulations on the weight loss! I know you can keep it up! Looks like you've got a busy schedule to keep this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Great to see this thread kickin' again, Big Mike! You're looking great, and seem to be genuinely happy, which makes me happy. Hope to run into you somewhere out there in coaster land this summer. I think I've seen you at least once every year for the past 4 years. Gotta keep the streak going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 triggernel - I checked out the website you included and it looks really good! You may have sold me on it I was thinking of doing a quick trip to MN and maybe you just talked me into it during the fair. rolercstrluvr - More than likely that is where I am going to wind up to get those two new coasters, but those 3 Canada parks have eluded me for quite some time now. Just waiting for one of the airfares to take a dive and thats where I am going lol. ambe_bambe - Amber, that is not quite fair! You will either have to stay longer or visit NYC before you leave! Then again, a trip to Australia for Big Mike would be cool too! printersdevil78 - Thanks for the offer Jason, but I may have some trust issues after the last Ho Bag promised me that same thing too! Meteornotes - Wow, didn't know a few other main regulars are in my same boat. Hopefully Robb will call you during the trips from the bus, that was always entertaining! sspaz1000 - Thanks! I have stayed within a 4 pound range for 12 weeks now after losing the weight. So far, so good! STR8FXXXINEDGE - Brian, I hope to run into you too! I hope we make 10 years in a row. I have 3 great goals, all of which make me happy! (Riding coasters, meeting friends, and doing things I always wanted to do). Combine that with a new love life and things are golden right now! Peace, Big Mike PS - Gold Striker is now open, so Big Mike now needs 46 more coasters in the USA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Glad to see and update! Glad we got to see you this year, hopefully again later in the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambe_bambe Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I'll be back when you come down for the cruise. Depending how much work I get when I go back Jake and I might even be on the cruise! Fingers crossed! Also in all seriousness I would love a trip to NY but I don't think Jake will let me. Being that we have no money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 PS - Gold Striker is now open, so Big Mike now needs 46 more coasters in the USA! It's not officially open yet, but we can say it would be safe to say that Gold Striker will open to the public on the 11th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneymoc Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 A summer without Big Mike hitting the theme parks across the country isn't a summer in the USA!!! Mike, why must you schedule things within a few days of missing me...AGAIN!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyzoo Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 It's good to see an update again. It was great seeing you the beginning of the year, hopefully see you again soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 rolercstrluvr - I have not officially changed my 45 coasters left to 46 in my banner until it opens, I am just getting ready. #2 behind El Toro you say?? disneymoc - There seems to be a force in the world keeping us apart, but teasing us by a few days I blame that Sir Goony guy somehow! amyzoo and jray21 - Always great seeing you guys!! I know Joey can't pass up all the cruise meals in October I hope! ambe_bambe - Hope it all works out, work some OT! Mom just made me a Facebook friend Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paiging_jen Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 It was great to meet you Big Mike and hope to see you when you're back in Florida later this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 rolercstrluvr - I have not officially changed my 45 coasters left to 46 in my banner until it opens, I am just getting ready. #2 behind El Toro you say?? Well I haven't been on that many wooden coasters, but I can say it's locked a spot for me as my #2 behind El Toro as #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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