Mechanic Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Gilroy Gardens is a great little park. With as many trees and plants as they have, it's fairly amazing to note that the only tree in the park that is not a transplant is the tree that is in the center of the Artichoke Dip ride. As stated by Big Mike and Coaster Palooza, the car ride is awesome. If you ever have the chance to see it during the park's "Holiday Lights" seasonal offering, do not miss it. As nice as the two courses are in their standard operating mode, they are even better during the holidays as the Twelve Days of Christmas are played out during the ride as a series of lighted displays that are VERY impressive. Most all of the attractions in the park are well suited to the relaxed, family friendly atmosphere. As nice as the park is, a family wooden coaster and/or a log flume would really be a nice fit here. I hope they are able to expand the ride offerings someday. Thanks for the photos and report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 The big question I have is: Are you going to change the heading of this thread to "Big Mike's Road Trip 2008-2009"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Most all of the attractions in the park are well suited to the relaxed, family friendly atmosphere. As nice as the park is, a family wooden coaster and/or a log flume would really be a nice fit here. I hope they are able to expand the ride offerings someday. Thanks for the photos and report. I agree. As hot as Gilroy gets in the summertime, this park could use a first-class flume ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunnel lover#1 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks. Nice Tunnels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 HOORAYYYYY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 ^ VERY COOL!!! I am leaning towards the idea of having a face picture kind of like that on the front of the new Official Big Mike Road Show 2009 T-Shirt!! I am looking for a picture of me smiling with just an outline in black, so it can print on the shirt. Of course, Big Mike is inept at this stuff, so if any Valuable Big Mike Readers can come up with some ideas, your work will be displayed throughout the year on the T-Shirt Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Great pics & update Big Mike That new coaster concept picture for Coney Island looks like it came out of RCT3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality15 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Big Mike, If you have a photo in particular you'd like done, let me know. I just got promoted to Creative Director for the paper here at school, so I think I can help you out with just about any kind of graphic design you might need. Let me know, -Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkyWhirl Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Big Mike, Epic trip reports for 2008. Awesome. I suggest you start another thread for your wacky 2009 adventures! Just imagine what it'd be like to have another thread in the top 10 of replies/views/blowhardisms/etc. Then, what you could do, is to add together all of the stats of all of your threads and cross check them against combined stats of other topics and once again prove your awesomeness to all. I think your fans deserve a new thread, and to not have to sift through hundreds of posts to keep up on your '09 adventures! I'm sure it'll be refreshing for you to start off with a fresh new thread. Please let me know if I need to get in touch with your HQs on this - or if this is a decision you can make on your own. Humbly yours, MSW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 ^^ Jon, now people like you is what makes this thread worth doing!! I would LOVE some help with this! Let me find a picture and I will get back to you! OR, if any Big Mike Readers were reading along somewhere and thought to themsleves "Boy, Big Mike looks really good in that picture", please post that picture here in the thread! (Especially if you are a Valuable Female Big Mike Reader)! Thanks Jon and everybody else Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinacaniac Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 You could always use the shot with Katie Holmes, and above or below it, you could put "Everyone Comes To See The Big Mike Roadshow!", And have your official checklist on the back again -Gary T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Palooza Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I'm glad to see you're able to get around to finishing your 2008 trip report. You do need a new GPS system. We're looking forward to getting out to New York/New Jersey in August. See you then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hey Great Friends!!! While I am putting together the next segment of The Big Mike Road Show 2008, which is Knott's Berry Farm, I went and joined FACEBOOK! Now, any Valuable Big Mike Readers can send a "friends request" to the Big Man!!! Send a quick note with it and say you are from my favorite website TPR so I know your just not another random girl or guy out there sending me a "friends request" just because I am super hot and they want sex! Been getting a lot of those so far! Thanks! Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Yah! I'm your first friend other than Robb and Elissa. http://www.facebook.com/s.php?sid=b1a09b2974ece7c84b39cc7083ff5359&init=q&sf=r&k=400000000010&n=-1&q=Mike%20Betzler There is the link for his request box too save people some time... --James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I sent you a friend request Big Mike! My profile picture is of my white 2008 Dodge Avenger SXT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanlv Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I just sent you a friend request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukpete Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 consider yourself friend requested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkwan Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I just sent you a friend request. My profile picture is of Michael Jackson molesting me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Sent you a request, about time you joined. Should have created a fan page instead of a individual page, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanlv Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 ^Hey now, we have to try to keep him down here on earth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElToroGirl84 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I friended you! My profile picture is of my sweet pussy............. .......Mattie! (sorry couldn't help myself! It's a picture of my pet cat for those still drooling.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Count me as one of the people drooling too. Thanks everyone! Soon I will put a lot more non coaster pics up! Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Smith Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I can't seem to find you on Facebook. Can someone put up the link on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I can't seem to find you on Facebook. Can someone put up the link on here? It's on the page before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I sent you a friend request as well, Big Mike. I actually just started getting into my Facebook. I'm more of a MySpace kind of guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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