GriffyTiffy Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 Great reports Mike! I'm looking forward to the Midwest reports! After seeing another reader do it, and also knowing that I was going to Kiddieland today, I am proud to say that I have found my second Big Mike Mikestery ticket! The card The back Thanks for the great reports Mike!
Speeddeamon128 Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 Awesome Scandi update Big Mike. I bet you are looking forward to coming home?
lisadancer Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 Hi Big Mike, I'm Lisa from New Zealand and I have just spent the last week reading your forum from beginning to end! It inspired me make my first post and say HI from NZ. Looks like you have all had a fantastic trip in Scandinavia and I'm very jealous. Hopefully hubby and I will be able to join TPR on a trip at some stage in the next couple of years. Thanks for creating such a great forum! Cheers, Lisa
Big Mike Posted June 22, 2009 Author Posted June 22, 2009 ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT BALLOONS CONFETTI STREAMERS MUSIC THE BIG MIKE ROAD SHOW HAS ANOTHER 1ST TIME POSTER!!!!! Thanks Lisa for spending the time to read The Big Mike Road Show from cover to cover! Welcome to The Big Mike Road Show Family of Valuable Big Mike Readers!! Everyone say "Hi Lisa"! We all look forward to seeing you on a trip real soon I think we may make a NEW rule saying that if someone makes thier first post ever on Theme Park Review in The Big Mike Road Show Thread, they automatically get a brand new, flying off the shelf Valuable Big Mike Reader Pin!! Also, congrats to my good buddy Griffin who officially now has collected TWO Mikestery Treasure Hunt Cards!!! Great Job Dude!! Mikestery Cards are rare indeed, and having two is very impressive! Speaking of Mikestery Cards, EVERY hiding location for the Scandinavia trip will be uncovered later tonight when The Big Mike Road Show returns to Big Mike World Headquarters!! Only a few hours here left in Scandinavia, so I think I will go work on the tan Love to all from The Big Man! Peace, Big Mike
The Bebes Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 I think we may make a NEW rule saying that if someone makes thier first post ever on Theme Park Review in The Big Mike Road Show Thread, they automatically get a brand new, flying off the shelf Valuable Big Mike Reader Pin!! Great idea, Big Mike!! That's retro-active, right??? -Mr. Bebe
Big Mike Posted June 22, 2009 Author Posted June 22, 2009 Of course it is Everyone who made thier first ever post on TPR on The Big Mike Road Show, let me know on here! Anyone who did thier first trip report ever encouraged by The Big Mike Road Show, let me know on here! Maybe even if anyone ever came out to a park and had never met a TPR person before and decided to do so when The Big Mike Road Show was in town, let me know on here! If you can come up with any other big and important moments due to The Big Mike Road Show, let me know on here!!! Sadly though, since the brand new and muchly craved Big Mike Road Show Pins were such a tremendous hit, the supply and demand ratio is now out of proportion I will see how many we have left when I reach Big Mike World Headquarters, but I think we are currently in back order waiting for a new shipment! OK, who has a Big Mike Road Show moment and wants to be put on the waiting list??? Off to the airport! Peace, Big Mike
TPDave Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 Great idea, Big Mike!! That's retro-active, right???
Anac0nda Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 Yesterday, when TPR visited Linnanmäki while I was at work there, I started wondering if I could spot you. Well, the very next minute I see Big Mike with his bright t-shirt and a camera in his hands in the queue for Tulireki. And I also heard a full train of TPR members saying "Ouch!" at the same time in the first drop of Tulireki.
carolinacaniac Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 Does making a TR in honor of Big Mike count towards one of those moments? Big Mike Tribute TR -Gary T.
traincrossin Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 Maybe even if anyone ever came out to a park and had never met a TPR person before and decided to do so when The Big Mike Road Show was in town, let me know on here! I LOVED hanging out with you and the gang Big Mike! I met so many awesome TPR people all thanks to you! After seeing another reader do it, and also knowing that I was going to Kiddieland today, I am proud to say that I have found my second Big Mike Mikestery ticket! I'm in trouble now. Great idea, Big Mike!! That's retro-active, right??? Yay Trevor!
Jojo19799 Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 ^Trevor is soooooo dreamy, but Big Mike is a gazillion times dreamier! I LOVED hanging out with you and the gang Big Mike! I met so many awesome TPR people all thanks to you! I loved hanging out with you, Big Mike and the rest of the gang too!!
Emiroo Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 Maybe even if anyone ever came out to a park and had never met a TPR person before and decided to do so when The Big Mike Road Show was in town, let me know on here! You can put me in this category. The BMRS was my first TPR meetup, but definitely won't be my last.
jamesdillaman Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 It was nice riding with you at KI, Big Mike. I had to sacrifice my phone to ride Firehawk with the big man, but it was worth it! Love seeing your updates. Between your updates and Robb's, it's almost like being there ( secretly I wish I wasn't getting married and could blow my savings on a TPR trip... don't tell my fiance!) -James Dillaman
Team Thriller Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 Big Mike, I also want to say that the highlight of last year was seeing you and TPR at Walibi Belgium. I would love one of your pins, of course it would be to valuable to actually wear it... --James
Edward Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 A free pin just by getting one of these critteria? Hm... Let's see if I managed to get the list done. Everyone who made thier first ever post on TPR on The Big Mike Road Show, let me know on here! First ever post on TPR, long ago. First ever post on The Big Mike Road Show, here. Half a check? Nyah.... Anyone who did thier first trip report ever encouraged by The Big Mike Road Show, let me know on here! Ah, can't check that. Sorry. Maybe even if anyone ever came out to a park and had never met a TPR person before and decided to do so when The Big Mike Road Show was in town, let me know on here! That I can check! See my last link. If you can come up with any other big and important moments due to The Big Mike Road Show, let me know on here!!! Actually, I wanted to meet a TPR gang consisting of Robb, and the opportunity presented itself during the Scandi trip. I asked what the definate date was when they'd be in Liseberg but no one seemed to answere. Then came an excuse: "Anyone else want to come out and get thier 'Take a picture with Big Mike' quest completed??" So I asked you and that's my first post on this topic, which lead to an answere, which lead to a fun 3 hours with a small TPR gang. Yet, I haven't read the whole Road Show. So, that is worth, what... 1½ pins? /Edward PS. Any Londoners out there? I'm gonna take a trip to London as of 1st to 6th July, and if weather permits may check out Thorpe Park. Anyone wanna meet me? Say hello? Introduce me to your strange cultures?
lond Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 It was really fun to hang out with you on the Norwegian/Swedish part of the Big Mike Road Trip. We had a really great time with all of you!!! Thank you!! Johan and I thanks for the Big Mike buttons.
slither37 Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Maybe even if anyone ever came out to a park and had never met a TPR person before and decided to do so when The Big Mike Road Show was in town, let me know on here! Hey Big Mike, you were the first person that Kayla met from TPR at Coastermania 2008. She would proudly wear the pin when we go to KI and CP and IB.
GriffyTiffy Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Maybe even if anyone ever came out to a park and had never met a TPR person before and decided to do so when The Big Mike Road Show was in town, let me know on here! The trip to Great America in May was the first time I had meet anyone else from TPR. And I'll say that it was one of the most fun days that I've ever had riding roller coasters!
Big Mike Posted June 24, 2009 Author Posted June 24, 2009 Hello Fantastic Friends!!! My night seemed to fly on by and I did not get up the promised Scandinavia Finale, sorry! Tomorrow. I decided to do a quick post instead, and something I have not done in a while, and since the last time, LOTS has changed!!! Yes, it is time once again, to see where The Big Mike Road Show thread stacks up against all others Here is the current up to date standings: Most Active Topics Rank Replies Topic Year 1 13798 What song are you listening to? (2005) 2 11642 The "Say Something Random" Thread (2005) 3 8604 GAME: Yes or No Game (2005) 4 7916 The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread!!! (2006) 5 5380 Roller Coaster Game (2005) 6 4113 What Was the Last Beer You Drank? (2005) 7 3940 The "Picture Of Me" Thread (2005) 8 3754 THE BIG MIKE ROAD SHOW (2008) 9 3725 Game-The Guy Above Me (2005) 10 3691 The "Rant" Thread (2005) Most Viewed Topics Rank Views Topic Year 1 813414 The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread!!! (2006) 2 640550 Photo TR: Fantazy Land, Alexandria, Egypt. (2006) 3 566880 The Official "TPR In Europe" Ongoing TR Thread. (2005) 4 464549 The "Official" TPR Returns To Asia Ongoing TR! (2005) 5 421106 The Official TPR Spain & Mini-Europe Trip 2007 Thread (2007) 6 420240 The Official "TPR Japan Trip 2007" Thread (2007) 7 400933 THE BIG MIKE ROAD SHOW (2008) 8 397348 Theme Park Review's 2008 Asia Tour! (2008) 9 394263 Shane's Amusement Attic (2007) 10 375919 Six Flags Magic Mountain Terminator Salvation: The Ride (2008) Overall Standings (Both standings combined) 1. The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread!!! 2. THE BIG MIKE ROAD SHOW Wow!!!! We have moved up to 2nd best overall thread in Theme Park Review HISTORY!!! There are only 2 threads that made the top 10 in both catagories, and we are one of them!!! Even though The Big Mike Road Show did not start until 2008, we are the #1 thread since July 13th, 2006!!! I almost forgot to mention... WE JUST HIT 400,000 VIEWS!!!!!! I still can't believe it. A little over a year and a quarter ago, we started with a t-shirt and a dream! After 100,000 views, we added a little ducky. After 200,000 views, we actually played our 1st Mikestery Treasure Hunt Game. After 300,000 views, we added the Valuable Big Mike Reader Banner. And now after 400,000 views, we just added the brand new Valuable Big Mike Reader Pin! How things have taken off Of course, I OWE IT ALL TO MY WONDERFUL VALUABLE BIG MIKE READERS!!!!! THANKS to everyone who has made this possible and still continues to read, comment, encourage, and come out to say hello So, my question to you is, what does the Big Mike Valuable Readers want to see happen when we reach our next milestone.... A HALF MILLION VIEWS???? Peace, Big Mike
Big Mike Posted June 24, 2009 Author Posted June 24, 2009 Hello Fantastic Friends!!! The Scandinavia trip has come to an end and this post will be a thank you to all the great friends and Valuable Big Mike Readers that were on the trip! My friend Robin presented me with 50 brand new Valuable Big Mike Reader Pins and gave me a challenge to give all of them out. I did not want to force people to take one, so I just let people come up and ask me for one IF they wanted one. Though not everyone is a Valuable Big Mike Reader, I was pleased that about 80 percent of the people asked for one! I hope you enjoy my "Friends of Scandinavia!" segment. Peace, Big Mike and last but certainly not least, The Legendary Ice Bat! Hope you enjoyed and thanks to everyone for making this such a great trip! Peace, Big Mike Olov Hanno Ben Mike Brad Erik Josh Ivan Ryan Jon Bill Rich Steve Jolie Liz Joe Stacey Ant Robin Mark Peter Dave Ron Miles Marcus Kristen Divv Lou Fran Craig Russ Tommi Terry Tim Dave Patrick Robb Steve Jason Jonathan Jes Tom Chuck
Big Mike Posted June 24, 2009 Author Posted June 24, 2009 Now that we have the Freinds pictures up, the last segmnt of The Scandinavia Trip before I do all the park updates is to find out where all those Mikestery Treasure Hunt Cards have been hidden!! There are ELEVEN Mikestery Treasure Hunt Cards out there for The Valuable Scandinavian Big Mike Readers to find!!! Good Luck and when you find them, post a picture of yourself with the card please and tell everyone that you found it. Peace, Big Mike Clue 4 - There it is! Good luck to everybody! Peace, Big Mike Clue 3 Clue 2 Clue 1 Sarkanniemi Clue 4 - THERE IT IS! Clue 3 Clue 2 Clue 1 Grona Lund Clue 4 - (under the red facing the tail) GO FIND IT! Clue 3 Clue 2 Clue 1 Tusenfryd Clue 4 - THERE IT IS! Clue 3 Clue 2 Clue 1 Frehedin Clue 4 - THERE IT IS! Clue 3 Clue 2 Clue 1 Farup Clue 4 - THERE IT IS! Clue 3 Clue 2 Clue 1 Legoland Billund Clue 4 - (on the back) GO FIND IT! Clue 3 Clue 2 Clue 1 Hansa Park Clue 4 - THERE IT IS! Clue 3 Clue 2 Clue 1 Bakken Clue 4 - THERE IT IS! Clue 3 Clue 2 Clue 1 Tivoli Clue 4 - THERE IT IS! Clue 3 Clue 2 Clue 1 Bob Bon Land
hyyyper Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Big Mike, perhaps a rude question, but now that you are back from Scandi, will the duck-hunts continue soon? I believe I'm getting withdrawal symptoms
ericmichaellucas Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Great Scandi TR's. Looking forward to you coming to the UK sometime. I'll have to make sure I'm near Thorpe Park when you get there.
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