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Industry => Trip Reports and Meeting Plans => Topic started by: PcMan on January 01, 2008, 12:37:32 PM
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Anyone attending this years Eastcoaster 2008
When: Sat. Feb. 2, 2008. - register online by 1/17/08 www.aceonline.org/events
Where: Northampton Memorial Community Center (Northampton, PA) a few miles north of Allentown
I never miss it, I know CycloneMan is always there and always bidding on something ;)
I hope Clementon Park goes this year and Maybe Morey ( two that i never seen at this event )
I know Great Adventure,Hershey,PKD and Dorney will be there with the new coasters for 2008 (wow 4 new coasters)
the last few years I won door prizes
I picked Dorney tickets and some other items
But the parks always give out Free perks and free tickets
I think Indiana beach and Lake Winnie gave out free passes as did PKD (exit passes)
PKD every years gives out free stuff.
but its good to see the many faces and see what "new" for 2008
I remember one Year Six Flags asked if anyone had a Great Adventure shirt on and if they did they got free passes
so wear a few park shirts ;)
I ski and Blue Mt. is only like 10 miles away so I MAY try to go after the event ( a night session )
I know last year Tom Ribbi and Torrence Jenkins went skiing in the mourning before they had their presentations.
www.aceonline.org/flyers/Eastcoaster2008.pdf
If anyone needs a ride from the South Jersey area I have plenty of room in my truck
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For those that don't always click the links right away, I figured I would also add the info on when and where :)
February 2, 2008. This non-coaster riding event will be held at the Northampton Memorial Community Center (Northampton, PA).
Edit: I almost forgot to add that unfortunately, like every single year it seems I won't be able to attend again :(. But its for good reason since we leave for Florida on the 3rd at 4AM :D
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I'll be in FL. the following week :D
Universal again
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This sounds awesome. I am thinking about going, but I am not a member and it says that "non-members may only attend ACE events as the guest of a member." What should I do?
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$15 more for non-members
you should then just buy a membership since your almost halfway there in $
i can register you if you needed but I would need payment in advance :P
I take paypal :o
click here to pay http://pcman.us
I'm testing a paypal button
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Ok Thanks. I just have to talk to my parents and find someone to go with me.
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I'm there every year, this year won't be different! ;)
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I dont have much time for these events. I'm to busy with other thing. Thats why I just go to parks during the spring, summer seasons.
Also, its KD, not PKD. I'm sorry, it just bugs me lol
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As always, Rich and I will also be at Eastcoster.
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Also, its KD, not PKD. I'm sorry, it just bugs me lol
I guess it should be CFKD Cedar Fair
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Well, we don't call CP CFCP now do we :P
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No. We call it Maple Grove.
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Well, we don't call CP CFCP now do we :P
I guess KD should do just fine ?
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Thats what everyone I know calls it, since when we talk about CFF parks on the internet we don't include CF within the abbreviations.
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I'll be there.
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Yep
the same old faces :)
I'm excited for this years Eastcoaster
it's one of the biggest years for all the surrounding parks
with each major park getting a coaster in 2008 / 2009 and other Attractions.
when was the last time All major parks in this area had a new coaster at the same time ?
also Don't forget the Ravine Flyer 2
2008 will be a great year for Road trips
also SFNE Preservation event :D
etc. etc.
Since No Coaster Con will be held a few weeks earlier there will be some news out of that event for the Midwest and west.
But the northeast is where its at this year
I will bring my laptop and update here in real time
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I will bring my laptop and update here in real time
I can't wait!
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Rob you going ?
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I sent in the registration today for Febuary 1st and 2nd for Eastcoaster. It'll be my mom and I. We are going to do the Dorney Park Tour, spend the night at the Hilton in Allentown (there's an ACE Package there) and then do the confrence the next day. Possibly stop at the ACE archives before driving home!
-Dainan "It's all booked and cleared!" Raffety
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Sweet. I am going with my dad. We still have to register, which I should have time to do tomorrow (which I guess is technically today since it is past 12am). I am so pumped to go. It should be awesome.
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Cool
I will registering online today
I will try to do the Dorney thing
I haven't done it since the building of Hercules
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Rob you going ?
No, I will be in Chicago that week. Take good notes.
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will do
I like going just to see Dainan bidding on the coaster items
No parks open in Chicago at this time of the year
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No parks, but there are a few indoor kiddie credits I can get if I really want too...
I will be doing some of this... http://www.whirlyball.com/home/ (http://www.whirlyball.com/home/)
And a LOT of this.http://www.johnnyroadtrip.com/cities/chicago/restbars.htm (http://www.johnnyroadtrip.com/cities/chicago/restbars.htm)
I might get an hour or 2 of sleep while out there too :)
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they have one of those whirlyball things done here in Washington twp
near an ice skating rink
looks kind of neat
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Really??!?!?! If I had known that, I would be all over it!
Find me some info on it please! :) I hear from all of my "Chicago friends" that it's really fun, especially since theres a bar there, and the bumper cars are really fast, and violent like Knoebels!
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about 7 miles from my home
and about the same from Wades
www.whirlyballnj.com
www.hollydell.com
this is a Indoor Ice rink but yes they also have a Wirlyball
and a pj whelihan's BAR restaurant next door
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So if we got 10 of us... we can rent a court out for 2 hours for $32 a person... Hmmm... I'll let you know how fun it is when I get back :)
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sounds good
my Brother my jump in on the event also and maybe a few more people.
we stopped by one day to check it out while riding by
the playfield look a little small but still looks fun.
Last week My friend and his Nephew talked about going here to ICE Skate since the lakes are not frozen yet.
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will do
I like going just to see Dainan bidding on the coaster items
Are you making fun of me Tom :P ?
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Yep ;D
no just kidding with ya ;)
I hope they have some good "stuff" this year I may bid if there is something good
or I hope to win so good stuff or tickets.
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What kind of stuff do they have to bid on? What about to buy?
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Are you making fun of me Tom :P ?
I will go to see Harry outbid Dainan.
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What kind of stuff do they have to bid on? What about to buy?
ACE has sales tables with back issues and shirts and stuff and some clearance items.
and others have sales tables.
all kinds of stuff the local parks bring to be auctioned off
I know Great Adv. brought one of those ride signs.
I think Coasten Steve brought in some flying turns stuff
Tom Ribbe from PTC always brings in all kinds of stuff and Custom coasters bring stuff.
stuff that no one really have
all proceeds go to the Rollercoaster museum or or the preservation fund.and is tax deductible .
there will also be all kinds of free hand outs like Wall size park calenders etc.
Remember this event you can chit chat with coaster designers / builders authors park reps etc. I tried to buy the Tsunami plaque that was on the front the coaster from PTC Tom ribbi. but he shot me down.
everyone is always very nice
And each park will have a 10-20 minute presentation of what's new for their park with updated slides photos and even some funny home made stuff.
I alway try to sit up front on the right so i can see the screens
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Sounds awesome! I seriously cannot wait. We should get a gadvupdates table together haha.. I will pay some time tonight pcman, so let me know when you get my payment.
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yes we should all get a table near the front
or at least close to the front (park officials and presenters have the tables up close)
i like sitting close since the room is long and sitting in the back or middle i can't see the screen
i try to get there early anyway
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For the first time I won a door prize last year...but I got called 3 times!
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i won the last 3 years
the year kingda ka opened
everyone at my table won
last year I won a maverick shirt
the year before 2 Dorney park tickets
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Sweet. I am never lucky at winning prizes... :(
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^^That's how I took my sister to DP in October for her birthday. Thanks to the free DP tickets! WOOT!
Oh, and Dan!
...SHUT UP! :P
-Dainan "I won a bid twice!" Rafferty
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FYI
Eastcoaster 2008 register Deadline
When: Sat. Feb. 2, 2008. - register online by 1/17/08
www.aceonline.org/events
Where: Northampton Memorial Community Center (Northampton, PA) a few miles north of Allentown
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Getting closer....
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ACE has updated their webpage
much easier to read
especially the events
http://aceonline.org
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Is anyone else doing the Dorney tour on Friday or PTC tour on Sunday? Rich and I will be at both of them plus Eastcoaster itself.
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I am thinking about going to the PTC tour on Sunday. Is there an extra fee??
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There's no extra fee. The PTC tour is free.
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I'm just doing the Eastcoaster Sat. event
as much as i would love to see Dorney and do the PTC just don't have the time.
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No Coaster 2008 was held on Jan 18th 2008
here is a trip report
this is the Midwest version of Eastcoaster.
I expect Eastcoaster to be much better with all the new coasters going in
report with Pics
http://tinyurl.com/24seq9
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IMPORTANT NEWS updated 1/23/08
Due to severe space limitations in the ACE Archives facility (we are a victim of our own success),
the open houses scheduled for Friday and Saturday evening at Eastcoaster have been canceled.
The tour of Dorney Park on Friday and of PTC on Sunday will take place as planned. Directions to PTC will be available on Saturday at the registration table. We hope you are looking forward to a great event. Safe travel!
this is just the ACE archives open house nothing else
all other events are fine
I am thinking about going to the PTC tour on Sunday. Is there an extra fee??
everything is included in the price
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Wait, does this mean the Eastcoaster convention on Saturday is cancelled?
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No, just the open houses at the ACE Archives Facility....
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All these below are still happening
- Dorney on Friday
- Eastcoaster convention on Saturday
- PTC tour on Sunday
these are all happening
just the Archives facility will not happen
I never been there myself :-\
info: www.aceonline.org/Events/details.aspx?event=69
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Thank gosh... I am so excited to go and that would have made me really upset.
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they won't cancel it for anything
about 8 years ago there was a really bad ICE Storm and everything was closed and they still had it.
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Yep. I can verify that!
It was a treacherous trip to get to the old Days Inn and Conference Center location. Attendance was actually pretty decent, considering. . .
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that's good to hear :)
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FYI
here is the address for Eastcoaster
I know many people now have GPS units just input address and go
1601 Laubach Avenue
Northampton Pennsylvania 18067
and website
www.northamptoncomcenter.com
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Live at Eastcoaster 2008
At my table Cycloneman,Matt,PcMan
great adventure history guys
some door prizes \/
(http://www.luckytavern.net/e/tickets.JPG)
(http://www.luckytavern.net/e/IMG_0073.jpg)
ACE sales tables \/
(http://www.luckytavern.net/e/tablex.jpg)
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Thanks for the Updates Tom.
I'm guessing Gadv hasn't presented anything yet?
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Great Adventure nothing really new
but the 3 girls did put on a great / funny Presentation with dancing and Batman caps
Hi Wade ;) from the girls of Great Adventure see the big W
you to Dan :P
(http://www.luckytavern.net/images/eastcoaster/wade.jpg)
Hmmmm Gravy \/
(http://www.luckytavern.net/images/eastcoaster/dan.jpg)
(http://www.luckytavern.net/images/eastcoaster/movie.jpg)
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LMAO that is freaking funny.
Thanks again for the remote updates Tom. And the big W almost makes me feel like a part of the day :D
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It was nice seeing you again, Tom. I never run into you at the parks, but I see you at Eastcoaster every year.
It was also nice to meet Matt and Dainan for the first time. I was rooting for you to win the Chiller sign, Dainan! :)
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Yes nice seeing you again Sue and everyone else
I try to get out to the parks :'(
OK near the End of the event they had a few auctions to finish and they had a Safety Sign from CHILLER
so when the bids started Dainan and another Kid from thrill-pics.com had a bidding War.
they bid this sign up to was it $450 ? the highest price of the night even higher then seats from Voodoo.
it was funny seeing Sam Dainans mom cringe.
I took of Video and a Pic below see the arrows.
I screwed up on the Video I though i had it SET in my camera at 640x480
but it was set at 320x240 so its much smaller but here it is anyway 73mb 1:00
www.techhi.net/images/COASTER/eastcoaster2008/Dain-bids.avi
Some Highlights from the top of my head
I won a Hat :'(
Matt won 2 Morey POP
- Great Adventure talked up Dark Night Angel didn't have any Pics to show due to DC comics and the movie legalities.she did have other Video and slides.
SHe also mentioned Coaster Celebration May 31 (the day after Dorneys May 30)
- Morey had a Great Coaster drawing that shows the coaster going UNDER Morey pier then over the beach to Hunts pier.
they have not settled on a plan or designer but Hope to have A coaster built by end of 2009-2010.
- Reports are great for the new trains and OTSR on norester like it a new ride (Morey gave out 2 free ride passes)
- Waldelmeer had a Ravine presentation
Plus much more to tierd to be continued
(http://www.techhi.net/images/COASTER/eastcoaster2008/Bids.jpg)
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I hear it was $500. And word has travelled wide.
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Good try Danian, I can't believe the bid went that high! It was nice to meet some more gadvupdates people. I met Tom and Danian today. The show was great andI am now officially an ACE member now- I signed up at the event. My dad bid on the GCI prototype coaster wheel and won! We got it for 40 bucks! I also met Chris Gray, one of the GCI coaster designers. He is an awesome guy and extremely nice. Thanks Tom for signing me up for Eastcoaster, I had a great time.
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yes nice see see everyone
here is a pic of the Morey "concept" coaster
the photo looks like crap since it was on a projector screen and i was halfway across the room I zoomed in
(http://www.techhi.net/images/COASTER/eastcoaster2008/morey.jpg)
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Awesome update Tom! I was going to do mine tonight, but I'm too tired, so I'll do it tomorrow, and post my full TR (here). Tom, is it okay if I use the photo's I am in and use them in my TR for other sites as well?
Tatties, Crackpipes and Needles, OH MY! :P
-Dainan "Today was the worst AND the best Eastcoaster EVER!" Rafferty
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sure
I can't do any good PTR anyway
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I won a Morey's jacket!!! I knew that was what I wanted so when my name was called in the first round, I knew exactly what I was going for.
The best prize up there was probably a couple sets of Hard Rock Park tickets, but I just don't see us getting there this year. Our friend, Casey, at our table who got called right after me got one of the sets.
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sorry bad quality but
here is Dainan and Dans Chiller bid video
73mb avi www.techhi.net/images/COASTER/eastcoaster2008/Dain-bids.avi
11mb mp4 www.techhi.net/images/COASTER/eastcoaster2008/dan.mp4
here is the sign behind the Voodoo seat (seat went for around $250)
(http://www.techhi.net/images/COASTER/eastcoaster2008/sign.jpg)
here is the sign courtesy of www.thrill-pics.com and some Dorney Construction tour photos at same
(http://thrill-pics.com/images/eastcoaster_bg.gif)
Here are the Presenters \/
(http://www.techhi.net/images/COASTER/eastcoaster2008/presentors2.jpg)
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I saw Dainan and a couple other people i didn't recognize. got the Chiller concept art auctioned off during the first morning auction. I can't post a pic of it right now, i'm having problems with my card reader.
this poster here:
http://greatadventurehistory.com/GAcoasters/Chiller/BRTC%20Paper%20Items%20Folder/1997--Cihiller.jpg
The only difference is mine has the black & red emblem in the upper right corner.
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Hey guys! Its Dan from Thrill-Pics! I WON THE CHILLER SIGN!!!!!! Here is some pics of it:
(http://www.thrill-pics.com/park_photos/dorney/EASTCOASTER2008/pix058064.jpg)
(http://www.thrill-pics.com/park_photos/dorney/EASTCOASTER2008/pix058067.jpg)
It is now sitting in my bedroom and it is sooo cool! Sorry Dainan! If you want to see all the eastcoaster pics I took, go to: http://www.thrill-pics.com/park_photos/dorney/EASTCOASTER2008/index.html (http://www.thrill-pics.com/park_photos/dorney/EASTCOASTER2008/index.html)to see the gallery!
By the way, I thought that the sign was from outside the ride entrance, but i have found out that it is actually not. Still trying to see where it could be from.
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^I hate you! Just kidding ;)
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Anyway, here's my TR. (With some of Tom's pictures)
We were originally going to do an overnight stay and do the Dorney tour on Friday, but the weather kept us back, so we decided to do a one day trip to Eastcoaster on Saturday! The day started with my mom and I leaving NY at around 6:15am and meeting a couple of friends for breakfast in Fogelsviller PA, at Cracker Barrel before heading off to Eastcoaster. While there, we found are other friends and sat with them. Now we were ready to start. Overall, this was the worst Eastcoaster ever! But at the same time, the people we were with, were so awesome, and made it the best! I swear, it was like Rocky Horror meets Eastcoaster!
Photos
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Breakfast with Tom, Carl, Jeff, AJ, Me, and my mom (behind the camera).
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008022.jpg)
This was the cool stuff we got at our tables!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008023.jpg)
Cliff opens the event like every year!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008018.jpg)
All the parks that were there!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008026.jpg)
Cedar Fail...er...Fair went up first!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008030.jpg)
Um...what? Do you see that? We sure did the whole day! Nothing would barely work properly!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008034.jpg)
Dorney Park is now doing Holloween Haunt, with more stalking corn than ever! ;)
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008035.jpg)
So here's the story. One new attraction will be "Club Blood" and it will be "edgie." Up there, it says "Exotic Dancers" so we went up and were all a little confused and asked what that was all about and he said something along the lines of, "Yea, we know! We are going to be very edgie this year. We are going to have girls in cages asking for crack pipes and needles!" HAHAHA! What!?!? Yea...felt like that needed to be shared :P
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008047.jpg)
Hersheypark showed Celsius...err Fahrenheit
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008051.jpg)
During the first break, I hung out with my friend Bill, and we just goofed around with our cameras!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008053.jpg)
Truelly, the best presentation was from Six Flags Great Adventure.
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008057.jpg)
dunna nunna nunna nunna nunna nunna BATMAN!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008061.jpg)
This is what they had to show, as well as Glow In The Park Parade!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008065.jpg)
Some cool shizz!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008066.jpg)
They even did some trivia!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008071.jpg)
I won a pen.
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008072.jpg)
Mom won a shirt.
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008003.jpg)
DelGrosso's showed off there future plans and achivements. Though they still don't know what they're going to do with the Arrow Loop and Double Corkscrew coaster.
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/dan.jpg)
Gravy Buffet!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008006.jpg)
Nah, it was "Dinner Styled", pass it around guys!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008007.jpg)
Here's Tom (PCman), I wish I would have gotten a picture of our apetizer...Tomato Juice! :P
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008010.jpg)
My mom, Colleen and I.
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008012.jpg)
Getting goofy with Great Adventure
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008076.jpg)
Morey's Piers, was happy to be there!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008092.jpg)
These are the new trains that will open on the Great Nor' Easter!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008086.jpg)
Supposably, these will get rid of all the pain that all SLC's have to offer.
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008083.jpg)
They are also introudicing "Magic Bikes" (I want one!)
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008084.jpg)
As well as Cygnus X-1
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008096.jpg)
And this is the current layout for there new coaster for 2010!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008100.jpg)
Then Waldameer presented
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Not everyone was thrilled!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008103.jpg)
So yea...they are finally building this thang called something...
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008111.jpg)
Ravine Flyer II, there we go!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008106.jpg)
It looks good!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008112.jpg)
GCI was next up!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008114.jpg)
Eviel Kenievel is an exact clone of Thunderbird!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008115.jpg)
The trains look cool, but not like Troy's
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008116.jpg)
The lineup of refurbishments. They did say that the Trick-Track on Boulder Dash, will be removed for a bunny hop
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008118.jpg)
Next up was Door Prizes! I got this snazzy hat!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008105.jpg)
Tom also got a snazzy hat and flip flops (okay...so those came with MY hat, but they looked better for his picture!)
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008129.jpg)
Save Coney Island
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008124.jpg)
Plans that will never happen, yada yada yada, moving on
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008130.jpg)
Coastin' Steve was representing my favorite park, Knoebels!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008131.jpg)
No official date on the opening of the Flying Turns still!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008132.jpg)
PTC next up!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008135.jpg)
Tom Rebbie, claims this is him! :P
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008138.jpg)
The way to kill a happy mood, here is a picture of the burnt down Ball Room at Conneaut Lake Park.
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008142.jpg)
Okay, so here's the awesome story! This is the Chiller Safety Sign that I, as well as Dan Brookwell had our hearts on at bidding. But we were fighting for it. So the bid went smoothly to about $100 and then it was just me and Dan! (By the way, Dan is a good friend of mine, and I work for him on Thrill-Pics.com), I ended up losing to him at $465! That's correct, we went that high!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008140.jpg)
A bunch of people wanted us to take a picture showing our true feelings! It should be in the next ACE Newsletter! hehe
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008144.jpg)
But, I won this lapbar from Thunderhawk for $65. Nobody wanted to bid against me becuase they figured I was ruthless, and I got the lapbar for a bargain pretty much! I'm currently using it as the railing for my bed!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/CycloneMan/Eastcoaster%202008/Eastcoaster2008147.jpg)
I will end this report with a yearly photo of me and Peg, her and Colleen Whyte are the people who got me into ACE over 10 years ago!
It was definately a great day! Thanks everyone for making this a unique day. And it was nice meeting you Matt and sue!
-Dainan "It definately was a humorous day!" Rafferty
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Thanks for a great TR, as usual! :)
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You're very welcome! And thank you ;)
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Nice PTR
i think they had about 300 door prizes I got the tiny hat
No Clementon park ?
I should have asked Cliff what was up with that ?
Great Adventure also had some slides on how much more compliments and other positive things for 2007.
I was most excited about Moreys and the lastest Coaster design that they projected (they didn't have no model or drawing for the one )
this was also there first time at eastcoaster and will be coming back
And they said Coasten by the Ocean will be a yearly event and better then ever (lets hope they announce the new coaster then)
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Hey Dainan! I have the Chiller sign on a wall in my room! That was a great auction (BUT IF YOU WERENT THERE I COULD OF GOT IT FOR A LOT LESS!!!!!!!) The pics and the vid is up on Thrill-Pics and im putting it on YouTube!
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How much did you end up buying the sign for?
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^He got it for $465! I got my lapbar for $65!
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Man...thats a good amount of gas money for me.
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(http://a819.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/1/l_1333def9b3e56c0e00dc2b30cb676e4a.jpg)
It works!
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Now you can only use the front half of your bed. Sleep tight. ;)
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Anybody else go to the Giants Parade?
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(http://a819.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/1/l_1333def9b3e56c0e00dc2b30cb676e4a.jpg)
It works!
I guess falling out of bed has been a problem for you?
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Hes hit his head a few times if you know what i mean ;)
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Nice bed sheets. :)
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that fits perfect :o
my bed has over the shoulder restraints ;) just in case :P
legs
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You're scaring me Tom. Really.
Rob, really scared.
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I can tell you all, I have watched RobbW hit his head on my ceiling while laying in my bed, more than 5 times!
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^ What kind of straight man are you? You left me hanging. :P
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/165451330-M.jpg)
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/165451329-M.jpg)
With a buzz bar you'll still get some air.
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I can tell you all, I have watched RobbW hit his head on my ceiling while laying in my bed, more than 5 times!
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Was it Floater air or Ejector air LOL :o :P :-* >:D ??? :afro:
you need to wear one of the below on your head for safety \/
(http://www.thestranger.com/blog/files/2006/08/Helmet.jpg)
(http://www.thebmrant.com/images/sanjaya.jpg)
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^^Who are you calling straight!?!? ;)
^It was more like ejector :P
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In todays March-April ACE news letter
Dan and Dainan are on the front Page and page 13 posing with the Auction piece.
and David is also on page 12 with the auction piece he won.