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Hello Valuable Big Mike Readers!!!

 

 

Are you ready??? This will probably be the worst Big Mike update that you have ever read!

 

 

Why? Waterproof throw away camera, that's why!

 

 

Big Mike was all set to show you a good time, that was until the water proof camera was developed! What a joke! Never ever again!

 

 

Anyway, if you are ever in Jamaica to ride the mountain coaster credit, Dunn's River Falls is a must, and also the top #1 attraction in Jamaica!

 

 

This was Big Mike's 3rd trip up the falls, but Megan's first!

 

 

Now Megan was not wearing a bikini in this report, but for everyone who caught the secret contest Big Mike had embedded into one of his trip reports (Western Playland) and asked readers to post about Megan looking good in a bikini, those people are now entered into a random drawing for the newest Big Mike Road Show goodie!

 

Once again, Wednesday's red Powerball drawing determines the winner!!

 

1-3 picknyourseat

4-6 reality15

7-9 HighRoller

10-12 printersdevil78

13-15 Brandy524

16-18 esvadj

19-21 gisco

22-24 ahecht

25-27 beatlle11

28-30 niiicolaaah

31-33 RAWKIN_coaster38

 

Good Luck to all the sharp eyed readers!!

 

 

Even though Megan is not in a bikini for real in this update, I still think Megan looks mighty fine!

 

 

Hope you enjoy even though the quality SUCKS!

 

 

Peace, Big Mike

 

 

PS - If you see any crystal clear pictures in this report, they were borrowed from Robb!

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Well the first picture was not bad, but it gets worse from here lol.

 

Big Mike and Megan getting ready to climb the falls at Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica!

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There are a LOT of people climbing at one time!

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One last picture together just in case one of us does not make it and dies!

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You start to climb the waterfall in a line of people and it is just follow the leader.

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Well that beginner climb was not so bad!!

 

Mmmmmmmmmm, Megan!

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Now the climbing gets steeper and harder!

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GO FOR IT MEGAN!!!

 

You have to fight the oncoming rush of water and at any second, you could lose your traction and be swept away down the waterfall!

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"Don't you dare jump down anywhere near me Big Mike!!!"

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Look out below!!!

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Big Mike relaxing after the big jump!

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Big Mike and Megan having fun at the falls!

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Look at the Hot Little Sexy Megan!

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Robb and Big Mike!

 

Oh, Did I forget to mention the TPR group was here too?

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TPR group!

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Almost made it to the top now!

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This is the sign you see when you make it to the top!

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This is the sign you see when you make it to the top and have a junky waterproof camera!

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The Dunn's River Falls was a very fun time for Big Mike and Megan!

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The Dunn's River Falls was a very fun time for Big Mike and Megan WITH the TPR gang, but isn't it always??? :)

 

Hope you enjoyed and sorry for the picture quality!

 

 

Peace, Big Mike and Megan

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I am pretty sure this is the part where I wiped out horrifically and had scratches and bruises up my shin the rest of the trip!

 

Would have been a lot worse if Joey's hand hadn't appeared out of nowhere to save me, though!

 

Thanks again, Joey!

 

Dunn's River Falls was one of the most fun experiences of my life

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Hello Valuable Big Mike Readers!!!

 

Chugging along with another daily update for everyone!

 

 

Today the Big Mike Road Show comes to you from Lowry Zoo in Tampa Florida, just a little bit down the road from Busch Gardens!

 

A zoo with a coaster is a double win for The Mighty Big Man!

 

 

Hope you enjoy!

 

 

Peace, Big Mike

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Lowry Park Zoo!

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Prices.

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Nice center plaza when you walk in.

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Tazmanian Tiger!

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Big Mike has his 4 tokens to ride!

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The tiger himself.

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Overview.

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Side view.

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Spin-a-roo.

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In action.

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It is a well known fact that Big Mike always gets lots of tail.

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Maybe that's the reason :)

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Exclusive side shot!

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Coaster Credit #??? who knows, can't find it, sorry!

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Other rides and things to do at the zoo:

 

Pony Trek.

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The Woolshed.

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Flyin Bananas.

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Koalas!

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Carousel.

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Animals.

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This dude escaped!

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Skyfari.

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Safari ride.

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Big Mike is all for close up viewing!

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Vehicles.

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Gator Falls.

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Camel Safari.

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Tasmanian Tornado for $2.

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The girls pig tails are not even moving at 80 mph!

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Feed the Budgies for $1, Big Mike gets $10 worth!

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Big Mike once had a bird just like this named Chirpy!

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Otter.

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Bear.

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Homeless Ape.

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It is always nice to end with a baby!

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Lowry Zoo, nice place, coaster credit, not exactly sure if it is the #1 zoo in the US, maybe these voters never went to the San Diego Zoo before??

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Hope you enjoyed!

 

 

Peace, Big Mike

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Even with the less-than-ideal shots from that camera, it's clear that the climb up those falls must be a blast. As said above, this thread does make for a lot of personal bucket list updating.

 

And any zoo with a flume ride, coaster and "safari jeep" trip is pretty solid. Will not hit BG without making that stop as well, next time I'm down that way.

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I have three coaster credits that Big Mike doesn't.

 

1. Sky Rocket at Kennywood - went the year it opened

2. Mouse at the I-X Center

3. Orient Express at the I-X Center

 

I live in the Cleveland area. Do you what time you will be at the I-X Center this year on March 30th? I might be able to meet up with you. Would love to meet a celebrity!

 

Also, to participate in this year's Big Mike Contest do I post my picture on this thread? Thanks!

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Big Mike once had a bird just like this named Chirpy!

 

I also once had a bird just like that. He was great for our electric bill -- he would squawk loudly if we left the room without turning off the lights first, and give a polite thank-you chirp when we did turn them off. He never complained about the lights while we were actually in the room. Unfortunately, he liked to play with his own reflection in the mirror more than any of us.

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Hello Valuable Big Mike Readers!!!

 

 

Week #10 of daily Big Mike Road Show updates continues with something fun you can do while visiting an amusement park.

 

 

This Thursday we look towards the East at parks like Dutch Wonderland, Dorney Park, Sesame Place, and even Great Adventure!

 

 

If you are visiting any of these parks, a quick little bit away and you can visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia!

 

 

Visiting the Liberty Bell was on Big Mike's Top 50 Always Wanted To Do List, and it was worth the stop by!

 

 

Hope you enjoy!

 

 

Peace, Big Mike

 

 

PS - The Powerball drawing for the free NEW Big Mike Road Show goodie for playing in the secret game a few episodes ago came up #6, and the winner was once again reality15! Your NEW Big Mike prize is on the way and this is the first of its kind going out!

 

Glad we use the Powerball to select winners or everyone would think it is rigged that the same person won again! Honesty and integrity, that's what The Big Mike Road Show is all about! Congrats again Jon!

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Independence Hall in Philadelphia, and the Liberty Bell Center is on the right of this picture.

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Liberty Bell Center!

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The Liberty Bell, where it is actually free to see!

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There it is everybody, the Liberty Bell!!!!!

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Megan and the Liberty Bell.

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Big Mike and the Liberty Bell.

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Exclusive crack shot!

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The Liberty Bell, another thing on Big Mike's Top 50 Always Wanted To Do List completed!

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This was also in Philadelphia and it seemed fitting to pose next to :)

 

Hope you enjoyed!

 

Peace, Big Mike and Megan

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I'm planning to do a Philly day when I go to the Skyrush opening day at Hershey. The Liberty Bell is definitely on my to-do list, but I'm still trying to decide if I should go to Pat's or Gino's for an authentic Philly Cheese Steak.

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^ neither, Jim's on south street

 

I always love going to the liberty bell when I head into the city. Love it even more now that my high school English teache retired and became a park ranger there, lol. It's a shame you saw independence hall with its lovely scaffolding on. It's looking pretty good now that the work is done.

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I'm planning to do a Philly day when I go to the Skyrush opening day at Hershey. The Liberty Bell is definitely on my to-do list, but I'm still trying to decide if I should go to Pat's or Gino's for an authentic Philly Cheese Steak.

 

I will have an update on Pats and Genos coming up soon also! Everyone told me Jims too!

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I live in the Cleveland area. Do you what time you will be at the I-X Center this year on March 30th? I might be able to meet up with you. Would love to meet a celebrity!

 

Also, to participate in this year's Big Mike Contest do I post my picture on this thread? Thanks!

 

 

Right now, arriving is up in the air. I wanted to make a 3 day trip out of it, then it turned into a fly in the morning and fly out at night, and now it is questionable if we push it back to next year. I guess this is what happens when you find yourself a better half and that half can't go. lol

 

Post all contest pictures right here in the Big Mike Road Show thread!!! I can't wait to see it, we need more entries! I am close to deciding on opening this up to all my coaster friends due to lack of interest here on TPR, so the sooner the better

 

 

Peace, Big Mike

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Hello my Valuable Big Mike Readers!!!

 

We have done it!

 

11 FULL weeks of daily Monday to Friday updates so far in 2012...

 

55 All New Big Mike Road Show episodes...

 

Lots of exciting parks and fun things to do, along with special Big Mike moments...

 

Contests and prizes and duckies galore...

 

AND...

 

We have passed the quarter of the way point to our goal of 200 new episodes in 2012!!!

 

 

Lots of fun and excitement here on The Big Mike Road Show, and since it is Friday, like all other Fridays, this episode is a special Big Mike moment!

 

 

Big Mike checked off another thing on Big Mike's Top 50 Always Wanted To Do List by either going to the People's Court or Judge Judy!

 

This episode will let you see everything that goes into making The People's Court, with Behind the Scenes access to the sets and the stars of the show!

 

 

I hope everyone enjoys it, I think Big Mike Productions really did a good job on this milestone episode!

 

 

Hope everyone enjoys the hard work!

 

 

Peace, Big Mike

 

 

To see even more exciting episodes like this one, check out the Big Mike Update Page to see every 2012 episode so far and have a chance to win a free 2013 season pass to ANYWHERE just for posting ONE picture!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Big Mike on TV getting interviewed by Harvey Levin on The People's Court:

 

 

 

Big Mike gives everyone an exclusive look inside of The People's Court Set:

 

 

 

Big Mike checks out the interview hallway right outside the court room:

 

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Big Mike has a special invite to a taping of The People's Court!

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The People's Court set is in New York City, in a building with no signs, many floors up, and hidden away from the public.

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Big Mike knows he will be on camera, that is why he is here!!

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Big Mike is also here to check out this hottie, Judge Milian!

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Big Mike on The People's Court set!

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You can see the cameras right behind where the judge sits!

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Talking about where the judge sits, how about an exclusive bench photo!

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Big Mike dreams one day to be a defendant on the People's Court, it would go something like this:

 

Judge: "Big Mike, you have been accused of stealing kids to ride kiddie coasters, please approach the bench."

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Big Mike would approach the bench and the judge would say:

 

"Big Mike, I want you so badly, meet me in my chambers!"

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Here is a look right outside the doors of the court room as everyone is prepared to start the case, but they have to wait for Big Mike to conclude his behind the scenes tour for The Valuable Big Mike Readers on Theme Park Review!

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I know everyone reading this wonders where do the people go after the interview and they have to go "right down the hall".

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"Right down the hall" is actually off the set into this messy area lol.

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Court Officer Doug, The Legendary Big Mike, and Court Reporter Curt hang out before we go to production.

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Big Mike stood in on a few cases that day and then got exclusive in front of the bench photos!!!

 

Look at that body she hides from us on TV!

 

This picture was taken a few seconds before she locked eyes with The Mighty Big Man!

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Big Mike has showed you everything INSIDE the People's Court set, with the exception of Judge Milian's private chambers, and since Big Mike does not kiss and tell, all Big Mike can confirm is that The Big Man may or may not have been invited back there with the judge after everyone else left!?!?!?!

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Sometime after the shows are put together, we switch to outside the Times Square Information Booth for the on the street interviews, where everyone there ONLY gets to see the opening clip about the show on this tv set.

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Harvey Levin then reads the card corresponding to that show, comes out and tells us the "meat and potatoes" as he put it of that case, and then interviews people on the street about their opinions.

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Big Mike must have been seen in a dozen cases outside, while getting interviewed personally for 4 shows!

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That is how the whole show is put together, from court room to post interviews, and it was a fun experience!

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Once the show was a wrap, and the full day of show recaps were completed, Big Mike and Harvey Levin hung out and grabbed a bite to eat!

 

Hope you enjoyed!

 

 

Peace, Big Mike

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