MeMeMe Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 (edited) March 9th, 1965 John Lott's Journal I was about to open my recently completed gardens, finished just last week, when a nice but somewhat narcissistic (always me, me, me) young fellow approached me with lots of papers and a shocking but somewhat tempting proposal. Apparently, a small company for which he worked was setting up small traveling fairs around Canada. I was one of their proposed Ontario locations. As a British person who had enjoyed many a traveling fair in my day, I was about to agree. He cut me off; he told me he wanted to set up a permanent fair, named Fun-Town. Convincing me was easy; the fair was to include a carousel, a Fun house, a pool, a Ferris Wheel, a "Haunted" House, a small circus tent and a larger ride, as of yet undecided. The truly hard part was convincing my wife, Martha, to let us go through with it; she wanted a vegetable garden to save money from groceries, and I wanted to earn money for managing the new tourist attraction that would be Lott Gardens. Eventually she fell in favor of the fair, although somewhat close to our cottage. John Lott's Album SCR11.BMP The many acres of undeveloped land that came with the house SCR12.BMP The garden; Martha clipped the photo for no reason I could see SCR13.BMP Ground is being broken! SCR14.BMP The pool is being filled already SCR15.BMP A full pool is almost done! SCR16.BMP Done, with a floating rent-a-swimsuit building for the forgetful guests! SCR17.BMP And finally, a fully created funfair (without the big ride though...) Edited July 25, 2011 by MeMeMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastersax68 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I think you have a great start, but I would change the sides of the pool to Ice instead of Wood. I would also change the gardens to all quarter-tile gardens, because it allows you to get more colors and variety. I hope the big ride is a Schwarzkopf Looper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMeMe Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Maaaybe... Maybe not. The roller coaster idea is correct though! Just something big - reeal big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryGB Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 If true to timeline an Arrow Looper is waaaay too early. I think I smell pine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMeMe Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 Today Lott Gardens opened for the second time and might I say it was ever so popular. Here's why: Construction on a roller coaster has begun! That's right, a new ride built by Schwartzkopf that towers at 85 feet tall, will not only send you flying as you pass the trees, but will turn you upside down! Construction crews showed me a few sneak peeks at what was to come... SCR29.BMP A few track pieces, soon to be repainted SCR28.BMP A station house. SCR30.BMP The layout, to be built by September. The roller coaster has no name but I was chosen to name it... Hmmm... think, think, think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastersax68 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I knew it! You should call it Shockwave. Just kidding, I think with the neon green, something radio-active, something alien, or something bizarre would work well! I'm looking forward to the next update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braztaz Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I agree... how about "Afterglow" or something? Looking forward to what else you do with this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMeMe Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Names I'm considering: Mutant, Green Beast, Dragon or Mega. Maybe I'll take some more of your suggestions... wait and see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMeMe Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 The new roller coaster is a hit! The two trains, each carrying 20 guests, are both full and the new name is finally in place - I decided to name it "Adrenalin Rush", for the feeling you get when you drop, twist and loop. It's very scenic, and the trees whoosh past you at up to 50 mph! Here are some photos I acquired: SCR36.BMP The entrance sign, poking out of the water SCR40.BMP The theming is finally complete SCR37.BMP A pirate barrel ride was also built SCR41.BMP A satellite photo I was presented for my birthday SCR43.BMP A nearly full Adrenalin Rush train prepares to scream SCR47.BMP A representative presented me with this photo and told me he wanted to build another coaster there if we earned enough cash... SCR48.BMP Lastly, development of a food court is starting. Hopefully we will only serve my wife's cooking - I do not want any franchises!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotrobot Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 You stole my ride name on youtube ):.. I'd consider something with neon or just neon itself. Like Neon Lightning !! Nahh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCreator9 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I like the pirate barrel ride the most. Adrenaline Rush looks pretty awesome too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMeMe Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 You stole my ride name on youtube ): Actually, I had no idea --- Really! I thought it up myself, and had no idea you even had a YouTube video... Oh well, if it's fine with you, I'll keep the name, if not, you're welcome to suggest a new one. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMeMe Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Sorry CoasterCreator9, the barrel ride is no more due to technical difficulties And that's not the only major change... Please comment! SCR68.BMP Castaway has already been stripped of scenery in this photo... SCR69.BMP And now it's gone SCR70.BMP But something else is coming!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotrobot Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 not a big fan of the harry potter paths but i guess that's okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCreator9 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Vekoma Mine Train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMeMe Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 @Everyone: School here in Quebec starts today so unfortunately posts will be weekend-only. @Dotrobot: The path is now a standard wooden one, and it was actually an improvement, thanks! @CoasterCreator9: Yep. 1997 Wow! We already have a new coaster... unfortunately, non-looping! Oh, well, still awesome thrills! Vekoma has been kind enough to provide us with yet another steel roller-coaster, themed like a mine - specifically a gold mine, hence the name "Goldrush". With an an underground tunnel, steep drops and terrain-hugging curves, this wild ride will have you screaming - for more! SCR72.BMP Tada! SCR73.BMP The tunnel entrance... SCR74.BMP ...and exit. SCR75.BMP My favorite flying-over-the-lake shot SCR77.BMP The lift hill SCR78.BMP The entrance is in the food court SCR80.BMP The giant entrance sign. The park designers seem to like huge vertical signs SCR81.BMP Whatever else is happening at the Gardens? SCR82.BMP Lastly, it deeply saddens me that Marsha and myself are starting to pack our bags as the theme park is proving too much to handle. We are seeking new ownership... *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviar Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I do hope thats a smooth brakerun you got, otherwise you come into it rather sudden. But I'm no good with minetrains. And yeah, love the lakeshot as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMeMe Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 W.O.W. Look at what just got released into local papers: MAJOR RENOVATION BEFORE SALE OF PROPERTY: “Lott Gardens” Major renovation is taking place at Lott Gardens, which will, by the end of extensive renovation, become a fully-fledged amusement park instead of the “funfair” it was intended to be. Major focal points include: • The shipment of the small cottage to another location • The redesign of the funfair area to be themed on the old West • New rides and removed rides • The creation of administrative offices • A themed children’s play area • The removal of the outdoor swimming pool • An action theater • The move of the gardens and creation of two fountains • Other improvements to meet buyer’s needs The current date is 1970, and the renovations will likely complete in February 1972 – from now until then, the park will be CLOSED. ... SCR91.BMP The cottage is going away SCR92.BMP The fountain is going in SCR93.BMP The new administrative offices are going in SCR95.BMP Looks like AR is getting improvements (and a new name) SCR97.BMP Another fountain was added SCR99.BMP Lastly, an overview of the park formerly known as Lott Gardens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastersax68 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Wow. Hopefully the park will be better when it opens in 2 year, as long as it isn't run by Six Flags. Hurry and post the next update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbrcace1234 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 More like Premier buying it. x) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmaxsba2408 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Bye bye cottage, you were one of my favorites for this park, so simple yet so well done. Sorry I haven't commented much, but I am on it now and I must say I am sad that 2 of my favorite things in this park are gone, first was the cottage and the other the Pirate Barrels. Oh well, progress always has it's downside. The park as a whole is coming along very nicely, look forward to seeing where all the changes lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMeMe Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 Guess what's baaack... almost! More construction shots: SCR126.BMP The completed offices SCR127.BMP A bee-youtiful carousel SCR128.BMP Progress... SCR129.BMP Gold Rush's sign is gone... SCR130.BMP ...Because it has a fancy one now SCR131.BMP Guess who! SCR133.BMP Avant-Garden SCR134.BMP The progress so far. Note: the estimate is now placed one year later than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braztaz Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 You're doing great! I'm looking forward to some more updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmaxsba2408 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Better get maintenance over to that water leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastersax68 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I'm excited that the park is getting closer to re-opening, but I think you should add more buildings. I would add a station building to the mine train, and maybe some restaurants or gift shops along your paths. It will make it feel more like a park, and less like a Fun-Fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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