packfanlv Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 ^^Oh so you are still looking at the reports with hot bikini girls! Oh to be a BMRS virgin again! ^I do believe he will open up the 2009 road show at WCB. Hopefully he will make my year and let me check off the t-shirt either at WCB or when he visits Las Vegas later in the summer. (HINT HINT!) That would bring tears to my eyes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 It would be nice to meet Mike in person. I'll be at WCB, so maybe I'll get the chance. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanlv Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 ^Agreed. I also look forward to meeting you: TPR's Diabetic Senior Citizen and the rest of the TPR regulars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH80 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Excellent update! Thanks Big Mike, we all had a great time that day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Just to let everyone know. I just sent in my answer. So now only time will tell. Best luck to you traincrossin! --James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hello Friends!!!! I am sorry for the slight delay in posting The Big Mike Road Show 2009 World Tour Schedule! I was right on track with everything for the week, and Big Mike Productions actually did deliver the schedule as promised. Unfortunately, being that this is a "World Tour", Big Mike Productions is obligated to send a copy of the finalized schedule to the US Government being that Big Mike has now been deemed a Top Priority High Value Asset. We have been in contact with The US Border Patrol and Homeland Security in an attempt to make this work. I have attached below a letter sent to Big Mike Productions concerning our request to visit two amusement parks in Mexico in 2009: Travel Alert U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of Consular Affairs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This information is current as of today, Thu Mar 11 11:09:05 2009. Mexico Mr. Big Mike, This Travel Alert updates security information for U.S. citizens traveling and living in Mexico. While millions of U.S. citizens safely visit Mexico each year (including thousands who cross the land border every day for study, tourism or business), violence in the country has increased recently. It is imperative that travelers understand the risks of travel to Mexico, how best to avoid dangerous situations, and whom to contact if one becomes a crime victim. Common-sense precautions such as visiting only legitimate business and tourist areas during daylight hours, and avoiding areas where prostitution and drug dealing might occur, can help ensure that travel to Mexico is safe and enjoyable. Crime and Violence Throughout Mexico The greatest increase in violence has occurred near the U.S. border. However, U.S. citizens traveling throughout Mexico should exercise caution in unfamiliar areas and be aware of their surroundings at all times. Mexican and foreign bystanders have been injured or killed in violent attacks in cities across the country, demonstrating the heightened risk of violence in public places. In recent years, dozens of U.S. citizens have been kidnapped across Mexico. Many of these cases remain unresolved. U.S. citizens who believe they are being targeted for kidnapping or other crimes should notify Mexican officials and the nearest American consulate or the Embassy as soon as possible, and should consider returning to the United States. U.S. citizens should make every attempt to travel on main roads during daylight hours, particularly the toll ("cuota") roads, which generally are more secure. Travelers should leave their itinerary with a friend or family member not traveling with them, avoid traveling alone, and should check with their cellular provider prior to departure to confirm that their cell phone is capable of roaming on GSM or 3G international networks. Do not display expensive-looking jewelry, large amounts of money, or other valuable items. Violence Along the U.S. - Mexico Border Mexican drug cartels are engaged in an increasingly violent conflict - both among themselves and with Mexican security services - for control of narcotics trafficking routes along the U.S.-Mexico border. In order to combat violence, the government of Mexico has deployed troops in various parts of the country. U.S. citizens should cooperate fully with official checkpoints when traveling on Mexican highways. Some recent Mexican army and police confrontations with drug cartels have resembled small-unit combat, with cartels employing automatic weapons and grenades. Large firefights have taken place in many towns and cities across Mexico but most recently in northern Mexico, including Tijuana, Chihuahua City and Ciudad Juarez. During some of these incidents, U.S. citizens have been trapped and temporarily prevented from leaving the area. This restriction was implemented in light of the recent increase in assaults, murders, and kidnappings in those two states. A number of areas along the border are experiencing rapid growth in the rates of many types of crime. Robberies, homicides, petty thefts, and carjackings have all increased over the last year across Mexico generally, with notable spikes in Tijuana and northern Baja California. Ciudad Juarez, Tijuana and Nogales are among the cities which have recently experienced public shootouts during daylight hours in shopping centers and other public venues. Criminals have followed and harassed U.S. citizens traveling in their vehicles in border areas including Nuevo Laredo, Matamoros, and Tijuana. The situation in Ciudad Juarez is of special concern. Mexican authorities report that more than 1,800 people have been killed in the city since January 2008. It is with deep regret that we inform you that The Big Mike Road Show 2009 may not include your proposed visits to Mexico. The US cannot afford to lose such a national treasure as Big Mike. THE US GOVERNMENT Damn!!!! I already sent The Official Big Mike Road Show 2009 T-Shirts to print too! Hopefully I can stop the presses on the shirts. I have been told that all personal at Big Mike World Headquarters has been told to drop everything and just concentrate on getting the 2009 schedule redone now that our 2 planned trips to Mexico have been cancelled! I have a commitment that they will have the newly updated 2009 schedule in my hands TODAY and I will post it to The Valuable Big Mike Readers ASAP!!!!!!! Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slither37 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Congrats on a great year Big Mike. Had a great time at Coastermania with you and have greatly enjoyed reading your thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mataceman Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hello Friends!!!!Unfortunately, being that this is a "World Tour", Big Mike Productions is obligated to send a copy of the finalized schedule to the US Government being that Big Mike has now been deemed a Top Priority High Value Asset..... .....I have attached below a letter sent to Big Mike Productions concerning our request to visit two amusement parks in Mexico in 2009:...... ....Mr. Big Mike,..... ....It is with deep regret that we inform you that The Big Mike Road Show 2009 may not include your proposed visits to Mexico. The US cannot afford to lose such a national treasure as Big Mike..... lol....Mr. Big Mike your a riot... not like the kind described in the letter though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hello Fellow Friends!!!! Thanks for being patient! Big Mike World Headquarters has come through with thier promise and delivered the top secret Big Mike Road Show 2009 World Tour Schedule! First though, lets read through the Big Mike Road Show 2009 Mission Statement: BIG MIKE ROAD SHOW 2009 OBJECTIVES, NEW IDEAS, AND GOALS: * The Big Mike Road Show will expand the popular Big Mike vs. Big Mike Challenge, where TPR Big Mike shows up to establishments with the name Big Mike and has a showdown to see who is the bigger Big Mike. This was a hit last year and we are looking to expand to a few more challenges this year. TPR Big Mike is currently 1-0! * The Big Mike Road Show will put a major initiative into effect to help out The TPR Park Index as much as possible. Of course Big Mike will take pictures with his big fat head in them still, but he will also take any kind of pictures without his smug face in it for the index also. Big Mike will contact the Over Lord and figure out exactly what kind of pictures are needed. * The Big Mike Road Show will try to bring The Valuable Big Mike Readers an actual park map that they can read in 2009. Big Mike plans to bring a park map home, scan it, and display it instead of the usual picture that you cant see anything from. * The Find the Ducky game has been renewed for another season. The rules will change a bit with it being a running total game throughout the year instead of an elimination game. * The MIKEstery Treasure Hunt Game which had a test run in 2008 at The Mall of America has been picked up this season by overwhelming demand. The game consists of a Big Mike Logo Card hidden somewhere in each park Big Mike visits. When each trip report posts, there will be a picture of where it is hidden and the TPR members will race to recover the treasure. Finally, * The Big Mike Reader of the Year Award will be done different this year. Details will be revealed soon, but the Valuable Big Mike Readers will have to complete 4 quests in order to win the Grand Prize, which will also be revealed soon. The Grand Prize will be the largest prize ever given away on The Big Mike Road Show! The goals for The Big Mike Road Show 2009 have been changed, some higher and some lower. * Last year Big Mike's goal was to visit 100 parks, this year's goal is 80. The Big Mike Road Show does not just want to throw parks up that he has already reviewed just to increase the count. Big Mike wants Quality instead of Quantity. Unless there is a new coaster at the park, Big Mike will not post a duplicate trip report, thus lowering the goal to 80 since there will be less parks to visit. The idea is to go 100, 80, 60, 40, 20 for a total of 300 parks in a 5 year span. * The Big Mike Road Show would like to increase the culture credits in 2009. Visiting really cool places mixed in with amusement parks is on the agenda in 2009. * The MOST IMPORTANT GOAL of The Big Mike Road Show 2009 has switched from more parks and new credits in 2008 to meeting more new friends and hanging out with more old friends in 2009! The ultimate goal is to see more friends pictures in the 2009 reports than we saw in the 2008 reports. Now, it is with great pleasure that Big Mike Productions proudly presents: THE BIG MIKE ROAD SHOW 2009 SCHEDULE The Tours: The Coasters, Kickoff, Kidtums, and Casinos Tour March 21 - March 27. The Coasters, Craig, and Kings Tour May 22 - May 26 The Theme Park Review Scandinavia Tour June 6 - June 22. The Coasters, Corners, Canyon, and Cowabunga Tour July 31 - August August 9. The Coaster, Keys, Ken, and Caylee Tour October 16 - October 24. Description of each tour and the parks involved: The Coasters, Kickoff, Kidtums, and Casinos Tour March 21 - March 27. As many of you wisely figured out already, The Big Mike Road Show 2009 will kick off in California at West Coast Bash this year!!! Big Mike Productions is currently putting the final finishing touches on a Huge Kickoff Contest in which 35 prizes will be given out at West Coast Bash! Details will be revealed this weekend! Also highlighting this tour will be a chance to bring Kidtums a really super cool birthday present and Big Mike's 1st return to Las Vegas since he was married (now divorsed for any ladies interested) in a hot air balloon 9 years ago. This schedule also had the border crossing into Mexico that has been cancelled, thus moving the Las Vegas trip from the Summer to this trip. Here is the schedule pretty much set in stone: March 21 - Castle Amusement Park at Noon followed by two private functions. March 22 - West Coast Bash at Magic Mountain open to close. March 23 - Legoland and a possible trip to Wildlife Animal Park. March 24 - Sea World at open and Belmont Park at night. March 25 - Buffalo Bills in the afternoon and sight see Las Vegas at night. March 26 - Full day of Coasters: New York New York Adventuredome Nascar Cafe Peter Pipers Pizza Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix Startosphere thrill rides March 27 - Sight see Las Vegas and fly home. The Coasters, Craig, and Kings Tour May 22 - May 26 Memorial Day weekend trip to visit my good buddy Craig (Iggyace) and do some coaster collecting, including a visit to the most demanded destination from The Valuable Big Mike Readers for Big Mike to visit, King's Island! The trip has these possible parks to consider, a final schedule will be determined later. Illinois (staying a day later for these) Six Flags Great America Go Bananas Arlington Heights Safari Land Go Bananas Harwood Heights Kiddieland Haunted Trails Grady's Family Fun Park Indiana Paige's Crossing Indiana Beach That Fun Place John Ivers Holiday World Kentucky Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Beech Bend Ohio Coney Island Kings Island The Theme Park Review Scandinavia Tour June 6 - June 22. Big Mike will attend the absolute best trip organizers of the World Scandi Tour! Big Mike is proud and honored to be taking another one of Robb and Elissa's most magnificent trips (2006 UK, 2007 Spain, 2008 Mainland Europe). Denmark Tivoli Gardens Bon Bon Land Karolinelund Farup Sommerland Bakken Tivoli Friheden Djurs Sommerland Sommerland Syd Sweden Liseberg Gronalund Skara Sommarland Finland Sarkanniemi Linnanmaki Power Park Norway Tusenfryd Germany Hansa Park There are still 4 spots open for this trip for your chance to hang out with Big Mike for 2 weeks!! Sign up now The Coasters, Corners, Canyon, and Cowabunga Tour July 31 - August August 9. This tour includes 2 brand new state credits, Big Mike's first trip to The Grand Canyon, going to Four Corners USA (the only spot in the USA that you can stand in 4 different states at the same time) and also a special visit to my friend Shane's (Montezooma) new Cowabunga Water Park! This Tour also had a side trip to Mexico that has been cancelled. Arizona Castles and Coasters Enchanted Island Scnepf Farms Funtasticks Colorado Elitch Gardens Lakeside Mile High Flea Market Fish N Farm Santa's Workshop Glenwood Caverns New Mexico Cliff's Amusement Park iTZ Family, Fun and Food Western Playland Utah Lagoon Hollywood Connections Greater Park City Company Liberty Land The Coaster, Keys, Ken, and Caylee Tour October 16 - October 24. This tour consists of Big Mike's first ever trip to the Florida Keys, a visit to Uncle Kens, and a stop at the Caylee Anthony Memorial site to add my little rubber ducky to the offerings. Big Mike has followed this throughout and the trial could coincide with the trip. Old Town Birthday World Lowry Park Zoo Cobra Adventure Park Sam's Fun City Universal Studios Florida Sea World Orlando Busch Gardens Africa That takes care of all the tours, except for maybe a Labor Day Weekend Tour still in the works, most likely Michigan to visit my awesome step kids. Here are the other places The Big Mike Road Show plans to visit during the weekends of 2009: New York Kids N Action Adventurers Santa's Workshop New Jersey Great Adventure Pennsylvania Pocono Play Park Knoebels Massachusetts Jimini Peak Six Flags New England New Hampshire Canobie Lake Santa's Village Six Gun City Storyland Connecticut Ocean Beach Park Maine Funtown Splashtown Palace Playland Virginia Busch Gardens Europe Kings Dominion Motor World Michigan Deer Forest Kokomos Jeepers Clinton Twp Jeepers Southfield Canada Wildzone Adventures South Carolina Hard Rock Park if it reopens That's the schedule everybody! This is not to say Big Mike won't show up at other parks, and it is not a sure thing that we make all of these parks, but it is a good plan! As you can see, lots of opportunities to meet up Stay tuned for details on The Big Mike Road Show 2009 Kick-off Contest at West Coast Bash and also the rules on how you can become The Big Mike Reader of the Year 2009 and win a really cool prize! Oh yeah, The 2008 Big Mike Reader of the Year Find the Ducky Championships winner will be posted tomorrow, and a 2009 season pass prize isn't too shabby either! I will update page #1 of this thread very soon to make it easy to navigate! Thanks to all The Valuable Big Mike Readers for the outlook of another promising fun year here on the best theme park and coaster website in the World, Theme Park Review! Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 That sounds awesome Big Mike. I'm so happy one of the best threads TPR has ever seen is back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanlv Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Your schedule looks incredible Big Mike. I am looking forward to meeting you at WCB. Since I still don't have a job, hopefully I will be able to meet up with you during your coaster day here in Vegas the week after. See you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality15 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hey Big Mike! I know I said I'd meet up with you when you come to Michigan, but I'll have to break that promise. Instead, I'll be living down in Orlando working at Disney this summer/fall, so when you come down there in October I'd love to hit up Sea World/Universal with you! -Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintballer Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Come to Texas! It's only a 10 hour drive from NM..Oh, I guess thats alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I'll be at Kings Island for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Big Mike, regarding Jon Ivers. Do you know he has a 200 pound weight limit? I am not sure if you make this or not, just letting you know. Also, don't know if he allowing people to ride anymore, maybe you should call him to make sure. As for HW, are you planning on attending HW's coaster event since it is that same week you are here. It is only 42 dollars for Friday night (29th) and Saturday (the 30th). Two walk backs, ert on all three coasters and two meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I still think 2009 should be spun off into a new thread. That's my two cents. Keep me updated on your IL and IN visits. I may join you on a few of those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 That looks like a really awesome schedule Big Mike! Will you be at GADV opening day or will you still be in California? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slither37 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hey Big Mike, Kayla and I will try to meet up with you at Kings Island. How many credits, other than Diamondback, are you missing there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Almost 300,000 views on this thread. Why do I get the feeling that Big Mike stays up all night constantly clicking and refreshing his page to get the view count up? Nice schedule Mike. I will see if I can get out somewhere with you, unlike the couple of broken promises of last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinschroder Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Sounds like a great year for the BMRS! Looking forward to all of your updates, and hopefully see you again at some point too! Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Just to let everyone know. I just sent in my answer. So now only time will tell. Best luck to you traincrossin! --James Right back at you! Oh yeah, The 2008 Big Mike Reader of the Year Find the Ducky Championships winner will be posted tomorrow, and a 2009 season pass prize isn't too shabby either! The suspense is killing me! Almost 300,000 views on this thread. Why do I get the feeling that Big Mike stays up all night constantly clicking and refreshing his page to get the view count up? Well that would explain why he posts his updates at one and two in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 This new season sounds extremely exciting! Again, let me know (when you get closer to the date) what days you will be at Seaworld Orlando and Universal Orlando as I will me than happy to meet up with you as we discussed earlier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Palooza Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Looks like fun Mike! We'll be in New York/New Jersey/YOUR HOUSE! from August 14-August 18. You can add that to your schedule. We will go to SFGAdv on August 15. The other days might have some New York site seeing, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Awesome Big Mike!! Does this mean that the 2009 Shirt will make it's debut at WCB!?!? KT is very excited for you to come out for her birthday celebration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 ^ I am hoping that the shirt guy gets the shirts done. If he does, the new 2009 shirt will debut at WCB! I LOVE Kidtums!!! ^^ I will add The Coaster Palooza Tour to the schedule, and Six Flags Great Adventure on Aug 15th is locked in! I have off from Aug 14-16! The Big Mike Hotel will be glad to accomidate you once again! ^^^ When I now for sure, I will let you know! ^^^^ I will work on The Final Find the Ducky Post tonight for sure! ^^^^^ Hope so! ^^^^^^ No problem with the broken promises maybe PPP again? Did you see I finally used your idea for the banner? I don't inflate my count lol ^^^^^^^ I would love to see Kayla again, and you too Ken! King's Island seems to be a hot spot! I will add 4 credits at Kings Island. ^^^^^^^^ I have not even looked at SFGA opening day yet? If I am home from Cali, I will be there! ^^^^^^^^^ I gave it some thought, but I really want to move up the rankings! Splitting the threads would end my title hopes I will hopefully see you Memorial day weekend. ^^^^^^^^^^ I just looked what was in the area, I actually did not do ANY research on John Ivers yet. It is safe to say that I will NEVER make the 200 pound weight limit lol. I suppose The Big Mike Charm won't work on this guy either? This may have to be a scratch, but would be cool to see if this is the guy with the 2 coasters in his yard. Thats as far back as the review will let me go! *Added to Big Mike Mission Statement 2009 - Do better at answering posts! Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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