palmerleeberry Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I never had the chance to visit his store nor met him, but he reminds me of several people I used to know over the years that have passed on to that great amusement park up in the sky. Hats off to you, Wild Bill, for your life, your dreams, and your everlasting legacy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 This place is dead now, just like the former owner BTW: http://www.connecticutmag.com/the-connecticut-story/wild-bill-s-nostalgia-shop-in-middletown-to-close/article_c5e17bfa-a3b3-11e8-a9c2-5b823bde8ed7.html The dark ride cars and whatnot were also up for sale back in September and gee I hope there wasn't any litigation over those: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shavethewhales Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 That sucks to hear. These types of things are hard to keep going without the driving personality behind them. It was a very cool looking place though, and it's fun to think about what almost was. Maybe someday it will inspire someone else. I know I think about turning my house into a giant dark ride all the time, partially thanks to this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Is it bad that I lose any sort of respect or sense of compassion for someone when I see a picture of them wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat?[attachment=0]NHR_L_WildBills02ca 20162410-L.jpg[/attachment] Not at all. I feel the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_s Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 He was an eccentric for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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