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Industry => Trip Reports and Meeting Plans => Topic started by: dkny6363 on April 24, 2011, 10:08:45 PM
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139 days!
The awesome thing about this is when the CM, HWN countdown is over it's 100 days till Ocboulderfest.
RollCall
1) Canada
2)....
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RollCall
1) Canada
2) AV Matt
I can't miss it if Canada is gonna be there. I have to make sure he knows how good Boulder Dash is running that night. ;)
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1) Canada
2) AV Matt
3) Frissbeking
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1) Canada
2) AV Matt
3) Frissbeking
4) Bubba
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nice nice this is good, business is picking up.
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Secondary roll call for SFNE the following day....
Oh and obviously Quassy mid day saturday. Not to mention steamed cheeseburgers. Did I get that right?
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never spent two days in Conn. It could happen. Steamed Cheeseburgers is a given.
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Hmmm, I might be up for a second day... Then we could do Ted's Restaurant the first day and try that place with the grilled cheese cheese burgers the second day. ;)
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I don't understand how the first cheeseburger ever got steamed.
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1) Canada
2) AV Matt
3) Frissbeking
4) Bubba
5) Ogolo <- 3 Years in a row!
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YES! this is going well...
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I bet Shoe will go and maybe my buddy, Mark too!
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Oh Mark will go. I'm sure Sam will come too if she's off work. Maybe we can get Corey back out here too!
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I don't know these people but this is going great
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I'm a maybe at this point. It will depend on my travel schedule but I hope to finally go.
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when ?
Im still bd VIRGIN
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I am a maybe at this point. Since it doesn't require booking flights, it is too far away right now!
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PcMan its 134.5 days ;)
It's the first saturday after Labour day. Sept the 9th maybe.
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It`s the 10th of sept. Here`s the link.
http://www.obfest.org/ (http://www.obfest.org/)
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79 days...
Is everyone who said they were going still going? I might be going solo and thats cool if I know other people going. But if not I don't wana get my hopes up.
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I'm looking into colleges near Lake Compounce (for the education of course) and I'm sorry but I won't be able to make it for atleast this year and next... 2013 hopeful.
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I'm on the fence right now. I won't know until closer to the date. I'm burnt out on travelling already and I still have two big trips lined up. ::)
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boooo
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Someone is getting old.
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yea! prove that you're not old ;)
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Just curious, does it actually say somewhere in this thread when it is? I'm too old to do the math lol
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It`s the 10th of sept. Here`s the link.
http://www.obfest.org/ (http://www.obfest.org/)
There ya go Wade.
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77 days ! lol
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76!!!!!!!!! lol
Windseeker cherry is being poped today. lol
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Who wants some of this?
http://youtu.be/4-5KYPHjp6Y (http://youtu.be/4-5KYPHjp6Y)
and mix in some of this..
http://youtu.be/oRH3dzmgMUg (http://youtu.be/oRH3dzmgMUg)
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Mmmmm hmmmm!
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37 days.....
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I already registered. $25 is a steal. 24.50 in canadian fund ;)
couple of questions about the lake.
1) Is the dark ride a legit dark ride or is it like a boo blasters on boo hill dark ride.
2) Are either trains worth the time?
3) Are the flyers really as bad as I have heard?
4) Is the rapids ride or the flume good? The rapids ride looks really laime.
5) The side trip to Ted's a, and then Quassy taking into account eating and riding time should take about 3 hours. Does that sound right? and if so is it worth it considering the first trip to Lake Compounce factor.
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1) Is the dark ride a legit dark ride or is it like a boo blasters on boo hill dark ride.
Standard Shooting Dark Ride. Go to Beech Bend for a real dark ride!
2) Are either trains worth the time?
It won't take long...and one will take you to the Chair Lift that is well worth the time. Just do it before it closes.
3) Are the flyers really as bad as I have heard?
Yes, Cycle is very short
4) Is the rapids ride or the flume good? The rapids ride looks really laime.
I pass on water rides..flume does go up into the mountain.
5) The side trip to Ted's a, and then Quassy taking into account eating and riding time should take about 3 hours. Does that sound right? and if so is it worth it considering the first trip to Lake Compounce factor.
The past two years the park has not been that crowded. If you get there at opening you can usually pull off small morning ERT on BD. Then hit up the other rides as it gets a bit more crowded. I've yet to make it thru the entire night time ERT, sigh.
They also give out a ton of door prizes in the afternoon...but I've yet to snag anything.
And I take it you are going now?
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Both water rides are good. The rapids has one of the biggest splash moments on any rapids ride.
The flyers are the worst flyers in the world (I have ridden almost all of them).
Go to Quassy and swing through Ted's. It's worth it. You won't regret taking time for Wooden Warrior. There is a second location of Ted's now that is much larger and has free refills on soda (the original place just has canned soda). Look it up to see which location will work best for you. If both parks open at the same time, consider starting at Quassy. Boulder Dash is a walk-on in the morning, but starts out slow in the morning.
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Good news for Canada... Scandinavia kinda rekindled my interest in going to parks, so I am back to looking forward to this event. I plan to be there!
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Quassy is only open noon-6PM on the Sept 10th.
But only $17 for an all day ride pass.
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quassy offers 3.50 rides or 12 rides for 32. Im thinking 3ish rides on WW and then Peace out Quassy. we should car pool to quassy and teds.
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I'd sooo be down for doing that!
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12 rides = 32 dollars (4 people)
12/4 rides = 32/4 dollars
3 rides = 8 dollars
3 rides/person = 8 dollars
Sorry just thinking out load. ;)
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1 month
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So is everyone still on for this event?
1) Canada
2) AV Matt
3) Frissbeking
4) Bubba
5) Ogolo
Anyone else...Come on Wade.
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lol
I'll be last minute but there is potential. All depends on my travel schedule.
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100%
23 days
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You know Rich and I wouldn't miss any event involving Boulder Dash. :) Can't wait to see everyone there!
Sue
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-1, two of the other managers are on vacation. Slim chance I could switch with a key employee.
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/\ That sucks since I might actually be going now lol
The thing is, I probably can't leave NJ until close to 2PM which would mean arriving between 5 and 6. Will this be allowed?
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The guy who runs Oc~Boulder~Fest Rus Ozana is extremely nice.
I can't see him having a problem with a late arrival if you let him know in advance.
When you sign up online I would just mention it or shoot him an e-mail.
4 years ago he even refunded my registration fee due to the hurricane that visited us.
Something I really didn't really expect.
You could even still make a quick stop at Quassy on the way to the park!
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So we are looking at 15 days... This came up quick.
Anyone else backing out besides Bubba?
Is anyone going to SFNE on Sunday? I'm going until probably 3 or 4. Due to my 7 hour drive back to Toronto afterwards.
Did anyone else hear they are re-naming Deja Vu from SFMM to Goliath at SFNE? Kind of strange.
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I'm planning to go, but there is a slight chance I won't. I really don't want to miss it. No Sunday for me.
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I'll be driving straight home afterwards. 2 soccer games on Sunday.
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No Sunday for me either. Depending on what Irene does there could be no Saturday too.
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/\ would it be totally out of my way to pick you up on the way? Just thinking that late drive back afterwards might be tough by myself lol
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Meet at the Palisades mall.
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Anyone know of a way to get cheap SFNE tickets? The cheapest I've found is with the coldstone promo code, and thats for 34.99.... Will they go down once Sept comes?
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Maybe check if any SF season pass holders are there to because I know the ga coupon books have discounts for bringing friends to other SF parks.
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Get a 2012 season pass and get in free that weekend?
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Not planning any SF visits in 2012... But I did think about that. Wade that a good idea but the fall back is paying 47 at the gate... makes me a little nervous.
You guys getting CF Platnums for next year? Or at least CW season passes.;)
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Oh I probably will get a CF pass next year. I didn't use mine much this year, but I definitely want to go back to Canada and perhaps a Cedar Point weekend. I live an hour from Dorney and have only visited twice this year, plus a day at Kings Dominion and about 90 minutes at Cedar Point. Not sure that's worth the $160 or whatever I spent back in April. Oh well. Still have two months to get some use out of it.
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You get free parking too... If you spent more than 1 day at CW thats $100 right there. What about KI after HWN's or is that a once every couple of years kind of thing. 1.5 days at CW is ideal.
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Kings Island is "when it's convenient". If I lived close, I would go all the time (love the place), but with limited vacation time, I have to prioritize my long distance stuff. And anymore, I'd rather just be with my friends hanging out then trying to cram more parks into a weekend. HoliWood Nights and PPP are like family reunions for me except even better, because they're with friends (haha). I never get enough time with my friends.
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I miss them, I'll be at those events next year though.
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I really want to make it to PPP again this year but I doubt it's going to happen.
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10 days
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I have yet to sign up, but will most likely be there with some friends.
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you going to do the Wooden Warrior detour Shoe?
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^I did wooden warrior this summer, so no I will not. Since you are not from the area you should definitely take the time to do it. Totally worth it.
Anyway, I just signed up yesterday with 4 of my friends so I will see whoever is going on Sunday!
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You probably won't see anyone if you go on Sunday.
Weather looks to be cooperating for Saturday!
And online registration ends today!
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Ahhh crap Ken. Thanks for the heads up! I also need to get back to you in regards to getting there. Let me book the ticket and I'll send you a PM later.
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hahah I meant Saturday, thanks Ken.
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I'm officially registered :D
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Now that Rob is out I'm torn about going to this. Hurry up and convince me!
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Ummm.... how about if I change my mind and say the New Texas Giant is my #1 :D.
I might be working out something to pickup Ken on the way in North Jersey but I'll be on a tight schedule. I don't think I'll even be leaving home until closer to 2PM and I'll have to head straight home after ERT. 3 kids playing soccer = not much free time on the weekends lol
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List is getting smaller..
1) Canada
2) AV Matt
3) Frissbeking
4) Bubba
5) Ogolo
6) Wade
Convincing..
-Free Pepsi (and maybe Mountain Dew)
-You get to hang out with Canada! (and other cool people)
-You get to show Canada that extra special seat on Wildcat
-Wooden Warrior..
-You might be able to get me on The Revolution (probably not!)
-That ride down the sky ride is amazing
-Those amazing "American Flyers" (oh wait)
-You can win some amazing door prizes (or watch others win)
I totally understand not going if you are going to Cedar Point for the B-Day bash.
But then again..Boulder Dash is worth it!
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special seat on wildcat.... hmmm
I will bring you a legit Tim Hortons boston cream! It will be day old by the time you get it though.
I will buy you a soda at Lake compounce ;)
Road trip to Teds featuring a Rush mixed tape.
Lessons on how to properly use the word eh.
You can see my Leviathan shirt!
1 hour of some of the finest night rides in the eastern time zone. On the one and only BOULDER DASH!!
plus: think about how bad you are going to hear about it if you don`t. Especially if you miss it in part due to a trip to the point. You will feel silly when when you are ripping off a lap on mantis. lol
Biff Tanon is calling you Yella. ;)
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Ok ok ok... I am registered. Canada better not bail on me! I need a hardcore riding partner in the back seat all the way to the end of ERT!
I want to get there at opening. Ken you want me to pick you up early in the morning? Who has accommodations for saturday night? Not sure I want to drive all the way home that night.
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I'd like to get to Compounce earlier than I believe the soccer dad is planning to get there.
We can meet somewhere along the way and I'll ride back part of the way with Wade.
I'll work out details with you and Wade.
:golfclap:
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I can meet you at the Pallisades mall. You could leave your car there.
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Me Bail? laughable!
Soooo LC is so small that meeting up will happen naturally?
Who's going to be down for water rides?
Who's doing Quassy?
Who else wants a Boston Cream? ;)
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Water rides are good. I'm in for Ted's and Quassy. Send me a message at the park (email, facebook, PM here, text, call...). I'll have my smart phone handy.
Otherwise, meet at boulder dash at 10am? I have everyone else's numbers so find AV Matt and you've found everyone. ;)
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Looks like they open at 11AM? Registration starts at 10:30ish.
(I thought it was earlier so an extra hour of sleep!)
The Start of ERT usually takes a while to start as they usually put on the second train.
Obviously you want the one that was running all day!
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It's been a couple of years since I've gone to this event. Is there a lunch? Any idea what the itinerary is so we can plan our Ted's/Quassy outing?
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To me the outing would take about 3 hrs. 1:30 or whenever hunger sets in seems about right.
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I seem to recall there being some kind of group lunch/prize giveaway session where they put us up in a room above the ballroom. I guess we can figure it out on the day of. Let's just make sure we all meet up by noon at Boulder Dash.
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They don't have a lunch session anymore. But they do have a session in the late afternoon for the group picture and door prizes.
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Wooden Warrior + Steamed Cheeseburgers trumps group photo + door prizes
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Wooden Warrior + Steamed Cheeseburgers trumps group photo + door prizes
You will miss the special award being given to the first person to attend Oc-Boulder-Fest from Canada!
I believe there will be time for both...depending on how many of those Steamed Cheeseburgers you wish to eat. :-X
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One steamed cheeseburger with extra cheese is plenty. You may wish to try the home fries as well though. Should we go to the original Ted's (for charm) or the new Ted's (for free refills on soda)? Same great food at both.
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(http://www.tedsrestaurant.com/images/Meriden_MenuBoard20x12.jpg)
I think I'll be skipping this one.
Ted's + Amusement Park doesn't sound like it will end up good.
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I can take five peeps in my truck (counting me).
I call dibs on Canada's first Boulder Dash ride! We have to make sure we meet up first thing in the morning!
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/FunnelCake/Random%20Crap/IMG_0506.jpg)
Ken, you need one of these. After the drive back you will be fine!
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So yummy!
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I want a steamed cheeseburger!
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Boulder Dash was kicking *I like puppys* last night!
Still one of my favorites...Steamed cheeseburgers not so much.
It was great to gang out with everyone.
Next trip is up to Canada!
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I wish I could have gone. Especially for the burgers.
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Bad hotel room in West Springfield $125....
Gas from Mississauga to Bristol, and back $135...
Tickets to Oc Boulderfest $25($24.75 cdn) ;).....
Tickets to SFNE $35...
12 Wooden Warrior tickets $32...
Chicken Fried steak from Ihop $9.99 :( ....
Tolls both ways $33.60...
Steamed Cheeseburges from teds $0.00 (Thank you Matt)...
Parking at Quassy $0.00 (Thank you Ken)...
Parking at Lake Compounce $8... (once I found the lot)
Parking at SFNE $20.... :(
10 sodas at Lake Compounce $0.00 (Thank you LC) ;)
Spend 2 hrs with friends, some old, some new ripping up the edge of a mountain on Boulder dash...... PRICELESS!
Thanks for a great night everyone.
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Nice lol
Sorry I bailed early. Waking up @ 6:30am, working all morning, driving straight through to rides and knowing I had to get up @ 6:30 the next day kinda made me exhausted. Even worse is that I have a 6:30am flight today and had to get up @ 4am lol. Good time though. I actually enjoyed Boulder Dash more than Voyage last year. It was just as insane but re-ridable.
Awesome getting to chat more as well.
How was SFNE (minus the parking)?
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Probably typical of most Six Flags parks. Outside the parking...
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Wasn`t into SFNE... Think I was a little coastered out by Sunday. We got there are 11, and were gone by 2:30. We rode Bizzaro, Batman, the new mouse, Cyclone, Thunderbolt, Pandemonium, and the fly swater. I wanted to get a second ride on Bizzaro but it didn`t happen. It pretty much felt like a credit chasing day. Not too fun. I would go back... but I wouldn`t rush. Being down the road from Boulder Dash doesn`t hurt it`s cause.
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You're welcome for the Ted's. Thanks for the Wooden Warrior tix! I'm glad Boulder Dash was running well for your visit. I'd give it about a 9.5/10. Great hanging out with you and Mark. Let's do it again!
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Wasn`t into SFNE... Think I was a little coastered out by Sunday. We got there are 11, and were gone by 2:30. We rode Bizzaro, Batman, the new mouse, Cyclone, Thunderbolt, Pandemonium, and the fly swater. I wanted to get a second ride on Bizzaro but it didn`t happen. It pretty much felt like a credit chasing day. Not too fun. I would go back... but I wouldn`t rush. Being down the road from Boulder Dash doesn`t hurt it`s cause.
That's not bad for 3.5 hours. Took me all day to ride all that. Well I also got in the chute the chutes, rapids,Flashback, Buzzsaw and Great chase.