IggyACE Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 (edited) So the kids are were on spring break and once again we headed out west. Up at 4am to catch a 6:50 flight and off to LAX we go. Once we land we head right here...... Main reason we are here is to get this little guy his credit (no lifts needed!)... Just having a little fun the rest of the day... Knott's was pretty dead all day. Took our time and enjoyed the park at a slow pace and once around the park was god enough. Got a good price on my Plat Pass this year. I took Karen's one day ticket and another one day ticket I found (in the garbage can) and the parking ticket I trade a guy in the parking lot and got Mine and Gage's passes for $124.00 each after getting those deducted off. So we are getting kinda tired and decide to go check in the hotel and let Karen take a nap. After all she had to work Tuesday night and get only about 4 hours of sleep between home and the plane. So while she is sleeping I take the kids credit whoring..... See how the older one still gets excited!... Action shot (he doesn't look so excited now does he?)... After miscalculating the time and distance from Boomers to the hotel we rush back and wake Karen up so we can go have a feast and watch a show.... Little guy is getting tired.... Sadly our Knight did not win but a good time was had by all. Day 2. We are up bright and early to head to a park on a mountain, a mountain that is magic cause of it's six flags!... This is the first time here for Casey so he gets to ride a few.... Who's JEALOUS????.... This is for Beth... Don't we wish we could keep them caged up sometimes?.. As we head out we take a photo by teh crowded fountain... Talk about a dead day. This had to be the deadest I have ever had going to SFMM. Waited three train for X2 which seems shorter then I remember and not much better then before and I don't need to ever ride again. Terminator is a solid ride but as many GCI's just seems short but was surprised about a couple pops of air. Line would have been WAYYYYYYYY shorter if you didn't have to go through all the pre-shows. They were actually sending trains out 1/3 full at times cause it wasn't synced up right to the pre-shows. Caitlyn finally got her Batman credit and while her and Gage went to ride that I decided to take Casey on some of the FEW flat rides in that area. I was surprised at how good their Scrambler is. Casey also got his first experience with a Round-up and loved it. Pretty much hit everything as we rounded the park once and decided to leave around 3. Only disappointment was that Ninja was closed for rehab as Casey could have gone on it! Day 3. After a long dive down the night before we were able to sleep in a little and head here..... So glad we headed to Coastersaurs first thing cause that line got LONGgggg later, first train of the day.... Arrrrrrrr matey, you like my feathers in your face? 2 boats, 5 family members, one shot... I'm good!!!(I don't cheat like Big Mike!)!!!!... Casey had to hold on to mom during the ride as she doesn't like the hairpin turns. He actually was concerned for her but let go of her for the drops... Someones having a good time on the Dragon, Casey did too!... Someones fulfilling a fantasy (Oops did I say that out loud?)... Can anyone spot Frank???... If you got to go.... Everyone can see you.... Just trying to pick a winner... I've said it before and I'll say it again, There is never enough time for us at this park. Park closed at 5 and we could have spent another 3 hours there. To us it never gets old and this is true for the kids also as Gage was far behind us in Mini-land looking at everything. So we leave about 5:20 and head out to Vegas for the main reason we come west every spring for the last four years and sure enough we catch rush hour traffic and 2 major accidents heading north and 1 southbound on the 15. We pull into our hotel 7 f'ing hours later. Ugggg! Traffic kinda ruined our plan at stopping at Castle Park on the way out. Day 4. Monster Jam World Final XI. Yes folks we follow monster trucks and are proud of it. Its getting pretty bad that some of the drivers know us by name now! The world Finals has 24 trucks that race for a championship and then come back and Freestyle for another championship We head out to the pit party before the show to meet and greet with the drivers of the trucks. Jim Kohler in Avenger.... Charlie Pauken (Freestyle Champ), Candice Jolly (yes that little thing drives a big ole' monster truck) and Danna Creech.. One of the biggest names in monster trucks, Dennis Anderson in Grave Digger (Racing Champ)... After the pit party we have a couple hours so we walk back to our suite and cook up dinner and rest a little before the show.. Our view of the track that the racing and freestyle happens. The trucks come from behind the scoreboard down what marked Thunder Alley on each side at about 65mph. Turn the corner and jump the dirt mounds in the middle... One of the races... Family shot with the aftermath.... Day 5. Up early again and head back to LA. Traffic was much better this morning and we made good time. Time enough to stop here and get Casey and Karen another credit... Out the door and right to another park before heading home, been wanting to get Casey here before they close if they ever do... Kid is racking up the credits... Such a classic and so glad he finally got it.. I got some private mommy time on it too .... Casey loves Frog hoppers and this was his first BIG one and he LOVED it. Even though that his finger tips were turning white as he was holding on (look at the laugh on him far right)... Feed the goats time, not happy about feeding the goats. Casey didn't like the aggressiveness of them.. All aboard the train for a lap around before we head out to fly home!!! We actually spent more time here then I thought we would and missed going to Pacific Park to get Casey and Karen their credit on West Coaster. Whats wrong with me???? Thanks for reading if you made it this far, Craig Edited April 8, 2010 by IggyACE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capitalize Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I'm jealous about the Monster Jam World Finals! I've been wanting to go for ages and ages now... Some day. Until then I'll be stuck going to the small shows that come to the DC/Baltimore area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IggyACE Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 ^ We are lucky enough that we hit them in Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis and Minnny almost every year plus many smaller shows around also. This was my 5th WF and my 4th in a row! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 That was a great TR, and now Casey officially has more credits than me... in my home state. I need to take a California Tour like the Bebes so I can get all my Caliornia credits. I only just got the 'Sierra Sidewinder credit this summer, and its 20/25 minutes from my house. I need to get more credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Hi, Craig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Looks like a lot of fun, man! Let me know when you're going to stop by Kings Island this year Craig! I'm sure I'll be heading to Indiana a few times as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IggyACE Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 ^^ Hi Joe! ^ It was a lot of fun but to much driving around! I don't mind driving but rush hour traffic driving sucks everywhere and with teh times the parks closed we got stuck in it everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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