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Title: Memorial Day Weekend Plans...
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on April 25, 2006, 03:22:51 PM
I know Memorial Day is usually a big weekend, and the parks can get a little crowded, but I was just wondering what everyone's plans were for the weekend.

As of now, I will be heading up to SFNE Thursday night and spending the day at the park on Friday (10-8 hours) and getting a Gold Q-bot/Flasher. Thank god for those things, that park would be a nightmare without it on a holiday weekend!

Saturday will be Lake Compounce to relax and get some rides on Boulder Dash and maybe evern some of the water park...

I think George (innervision) will be going, Chuck said he may make an apperance at SFNE, and my friend Dave might go as well...

My back-up plan is Holiwood Nights (which is HIGHLY unlikely at this point)

What are all of your plans ? :lol:
Title: Memorial Day Weekend Plans...
Post by: Bubba Z on April 25, 2006, 09:30:10 PM
I don't have the slightest clue? As of now I might be heading to SFNE the weekend before. Even that I am not to sure about.
Title: Memorial Day Weekend Plans...
Post by: sir clinksalot on April 25, 2006, 10:30:38 PM
We are going to Vegas, Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon.

We don't usually take the kids to Vegas with us ... but this is a family trip .. which means staying at ... bleh ... Circus Circus.
Title: Memorial Day Weekend Plans...
Post by: ChuckR on April 26, 2006, 12:09:14 AM
I am hoping to come up to SFNE and I also am hoping El Toro opens up. But if not, I might just hang out home and go to Seaside or something.
Title: Memorial Day Weekend Plans...
Post by: coastersue on April 26, 2006, 05:35:30 AM
Rich and I are going to head to the WNYCC event at Great Escape on Saturday and LaRonde on Sunday.  The price is good and we get ERT on Comet at GE and Goliath and LeMonstre at LaRonde.

Sue
Title: Memorial Day Weekend Plans...
Post by: stew560 on April 26, 2006, 07:22:21 AM
My sister's wedding is Saturday, My wife's Baby Shower / Family BBQ is Sunday.

Monday will hopefully be dedcated to getting on the Bull.
Title: Memorial Day Weekend Plans...
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on April 27, 2006, 01:16:48 PM
Quote from: "sir clinksalot"
We are going to Vegas, Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon.

We don't usually take the kids to Vegas with us ... but this is a family trip .. which means staying at ... bleh ... Circus Circus.



I stayed there one night while in Vegas... the rooms are actually pretty nice, but I haven't stayed anywhere to compare it to... The casino looked kind of boring and bland and the park inside the hotel was the saving grace. Hope you have a good time.
Title: Memorial Day Weekend Plans...
Post by: PcMan on April 28, 2006, 01:31:23 PM
WIll be up at SFNE with the ECC (European Coaster Club) on Sunday and then
Lake Compounce on Monday both for ERT.
CLementon monday night
this will be my first trip to both these parks and the highly rated coasters up there.
any trip tips  ?

update: my wife can't go so I will not be making this trip ti sfne and Lake
but will be at CLementon and SF monday and tuesday
Title: Memorial Day Weekend Plans...
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on April 28, 2006, 07:28:01 PM
Quote from: "pcman"
WIll be up at SFNE with the ECC (European Coaster Club) on Sunday and then
Lake Compounce on Monday both for ERT.
CLementon monday night
this will be my first trip to both these parks and the highly rated coasters up there.
any trip tips  ?


Send me a PM or IM my AIM name "Waldo Ninnypants" I've taken enough trips up to the New England area, I think I will be able to help you out  :wink:
Title: Memorial Day Weekend Plans...
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on May 03, 2006, 03:27:46 AM
Quote from: "coastersue"
Rich and I are going to head to the WNYCC event at Great Escape on Saturday and LaRonde on Sunday.  The price is good and we get ERT on Comet at GE and Goliath and LeMonstre at LaRonde.

Sue



How far away are the parks from Southern Jersey (driving time) ERT on Goliath sounds pretty good. I've never been to GE yet either and am really wanting to try out The Comet. Is it really as good as everyone makes it out to be??
Title: Memorial Day Weekend Plans...
Post by: GADVwow on May 03, 2006, 07:06:41 AM
The Comet is a wonderfully smooth, gliding wood coaster, full of soft, gentle, sustained airtime.

It's one of my favorites.
Title: Memorial Day Weekend Plans...
Post by: coastersue on May 03, 2006, 05:24:21 PM
My guess for driving time from south Jersey would be 4/5-5 hours to Great Escape and then about 2.5 hours more for LaRonde.

If you decide to go, Quality Inn in Plattsburgh, NY is only $45 a night right now.  We're staying there Saturday and Sunday nights.

Sue