Something About Nothing...........#8

[Mad Hattered]

i prefer to blame my lack of ridership on the long line

we skipped CP last 2 years to sneak off to WDW for our bonus trip (the one i get to go on if i don't spend too much money for the 1st trip lol). Odd that it turns out cheaper vs staying onsite/or Kalahari @ CP except I like to add an extra night & not have to get up so early the 1st day to beat that crowd to the coasters.

Wonder if they'll have their halloween overlay up mid Sept or not, always wanted to check it out. If they do take pics MH!

They ARE having the Halloween deal starting the weekend we are there. I've been to the one at World's of Fun in KC (owned by Cedar Fair) and they are really done very well. It's no HHN but it will do in a pinch.

So what kind of lines are we looking at for this place? We are attending Saturday and Sunday and plan on riding every coaster possible.

 

[minniejack]

good Morning all!

Hope you are all doing better than I am today!

me, too I was supposed to be volunteering at soup kitchen, but I don't think they want someone hacking over the food

What would you all do??? For our trip, I was going to take both my dogs to be boarded. The 18 yr old next door came over to sell Cutco (Read very expensive knives). I jokingly told her that I would buy some knives if she would watch the dogs on our trip to disney. She said yes and goes on and on about how she'd be making more money that way anyhow. Several times within the next couple of wks, I confirmed that yes she would watch the dogs. I did tell that I would still pay her that I really didn't expect her to do it for free.

Usually I pay her half of what I would the vet, which would have been about $100+-. I knew that she'd be leaving early in the morning that we got back. Our flight was delayed by an hour in Orlando and DH forgot to take a pic of where he parked so we got home about 1 1/2 hrs later than I intended on Saturday evening. When I walked in the house, the dogs only had water in their bowls. No food whatsoever. When I fed them, they acted starved--usually they just eat a few bites and leave it all day and periodically eat. My long hair sheltie had to have his white throat shaved because they must have had the dogs in the woods because he and his leash were covered with briars--you couldn't even begin to comb them out. Then we found out from DD's boyfriend that on the day we left that she hadn't been over there at all and still at that point on Saturday (36 hrs by that point) still hadn't been in the house.

Yesterday, when I opened my front glass door that I had just cleaned before I left, I noticed that it was smeared with face/hand prints on both sides. They have a kid that visits them that we've forbidden to even come into our yard let alone house--we think judging by how tall the face print is that he was in our house with them.

And to top it off, some kid that I don't know came to my house last night. When I went to the door, he didn't say a word, but was standing there with my house keys.

The only time I saw this kid before was when we were gone over Easter and we asked the neighbor to watch the dogs and when we got back her 2 brothers (one mental problems--seriously he's severely challenged and the other is just and A**) and this other blonde kid was coming out of my house.

Would you pay her at all? $50? I literally loathe saying anything to the mother because after all the girl is an adult and will be going to college and I just hate to make waves with the neighbors. This was just mean to my dogs. It's not like she didn't have all of our cell numbers and the Yacht Club's number. And to go and tell my DD's boyfriend that she hadn't been there at all?--why would you go and brag about something like that? Did she think he wouldn't tell my DD? She could have said no I don't have time, I don't want to or call me and tell me something came up--I could have called someone to get them into the house.

BUT I DO KNOW, I WILL ALWAYS GET THE VET FROM NOW ON!!!!

 

[keishashadow]

They ARE having the Halloween deal starting the weekend we are there. I've been to the one at World's of Fun in KC (owned by Cedar Fair) and they are really done very well. It's no HHN but it will do in a pinch.

So what kind of lines are we looking at for this place? We are attending Saturday and Sunday and plan on riding every coaster possible.

not sure that late in the season, sorry. We always would go the weekend of the race in Michigan (last weekend). Assume you're staying onsite w/package? if so, make sure to be @ their preferred rope drop time an hour early & jog to the coaster of your choice.

you'll be able to get at least 3 coasters in before the throngs make their way thru the park to the back where the big boys are located.

btw, the mean streak is possibly the most back-breaking wooden coaster ever designed & skip the 'dark' coaster unless lines are short & you enjoy rolling down a metal chute lol.

 

[minniejack]

So what kind of lines are we looking at for this place? We are attending Saturday and Sunday and plan on riding every coaster possible.

Last week, midweek the Dragster was the longest with over an hour to 1 1/2 wait. 30 mins average for the rest. I'd say, since it's September, the lines won't be as bad. We've gone in the spring on weekends and the waits haven't been bad.

 

[marciemi]

Mad Hatter - I would plan on doing the riding on Sunday, NOT Saturday. As others said, since it's September, it may not be as bad. But we've been many times on the Saturday of Halloweekends and the lines were HUGE. One day we were told over 30,000 in the park, which CP is just not equipped for, unlike Disney. We waited over an hour to take the stupid train back to the middle of the park because the alternative was walking through and the crowds were so bad that you literally couldn't get through. I've never seen anything like that (this was around 9pm). We went the next morning (Sunday) and it was like a normal day/crowds. I think Halloweekends have really grown in popularity and are just ridiculously crowded. If you can get there on Friday, they have limited rides open, but much less jammed. Honestly, if you get there at opening Sunday, you'll do more in about 2 hours than you will all day on Saturday.

What are the hours like? I know for awhile they were opening at noon on Saturday (because most employees were back in school and needed the time to travel there) so there was no way to be ahead of the crowd. By 11 (if you have the early entry/resort guest/season pass), the lines were incredible. If you didn't have them, just forget it. Not trying to scare you off, but more to warn you to enjoy the atmosphere and the non-line stuff Saturday if it IS that bad, and that Sunday will be better. Only thing you'd have to do on Saturday night is the whole Haunted trail stuff which is obviously open only in the evening. Although it's been a couple years since we've been there so not even sure if things are exactly the same.

MJ - spring is the complete opposite. When we had season passes, we'd go literally every other weekend from opening weekend until mid June (usually 3-4 times), then wouldn't bother going back until Halloweekends (to experience them, not to avoid the crowds). That's the best time to visit. Fall for whatever reason just isn't!

 

[Coach81]

not sure that late in the season, sorry. We always would go the weekend of the race in Michigan (last weekend). Assume you're staying onsite w/package? if so, make sure to be @ their preferred rope drop time an hour early & jog to the coaster of your choice.

you'll be able to get at least 3 coasters in before the throngs make their way thru the park to the back where the big boys are located.

btw, the mean streak is possibly the most back-breaking wooden coaster ever designed & skip the 'dark' coaster unless lines are short & you enjoy rolling down a metal chute lol.

I have developed a "no wooden coaster" philosophy over the last few years, as it has been my experience that they just beat the crap out of you..

I'm done with them..

 

[Mad Hattered]

Thanks, Marcie....I think!! Not only is it Halloweekend on Saturday and Sunday, they are also having some huge Christian concert thingie. I had absolutely NO CLUE about that!! Uggggh!! Could be pretty bad but oh well. This was a convenient weekend due to our work schedule so the plan was hatched. Damn, Southwest airlines and their 3 day airfare sales!!

 

[keishashadow]

I have developed a "no wooden coaster" philosophy over the last few years, as it has been my experience that they just beat the crap out of you..

I'm done with them..

im a coaster purist, a wooden coaster bender is so worth it, until u wake up the next day & feel every bone in your body

wow, i feel like a CP noob compared to mj & marci. I did notice the dates i checked Sept/Oct the park didn't open until noon, which actually works out for us as it allows time to drive in from the 'burg. Now, im not so sure it'd be worth planning that future 1 night trip

MH where r u flying into...Cleveland or Detroit?

mj meant to mention, i was shocked to see kennywood offering fastpasses for the coasters (think it was $15)new owners r treaded on slippery slope

 

[donaldduck352]

I have developed a "no wooden coaster" philosophy over the last few years, as it has been my experience that they just beat the crap out of you..

I'm done with them..

I used too love woody's,cuase every ride was a different feel.Now I'm like you,way to hard on the body.Gwazi @ Busch Gardens Tampa was my fav ride for the longest time.But the last time I rode it my neck hurt for days.But I so love the ride..

 

[Mad Hattered]

Keisha, we are flying into Cleveland. We are staying Thursday and Friday night downtown (doing the the RNR HOF and whatnot) and then driving over to Sandusky for Saturday and Sunday.

Our 6 Flags has 4 wooden coasters (although one is a kiddy one (the first original coaster at 6 Flags over Mid America)). We have the Screaming Eagle that opened in 1976. At the time it was the tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster in the world. I remember standing in line as a kid in '76 for hours to ride it. Now it just beats the crap out of me but I ride it for the nostalgia factor. We also have a 5 year or so old woodie called The Boss. I'v sworn off that thing already because of the headaches it causes. it's not just because I'm getting older either. I've heard 14-15 year old "tough guys" vowing to never ride it again because it beat the crap out of them.

The BEST woodie I've ever ridden occured this year at World's of Fun in KC (owned by Cedar Fair). It's called the Prowler and was one of the smoothest coasters I've ever ridden (and by far the most intense). The front car was an absolute dream, whereas the back of the coaster was a little more forceful but not hurtful.

If there is a long line for the woodie at CP I have no problem skipping it. I've heard stories about that one.

 

[minniejack]

The BEST woodie I've ever ridden occured this year at World's of Fun in KC (owned by Cedar Fair). It's called the Prowler and was one of the smoothest coasters I've ever ridden (and by far the most intense). The front car was an absolute dream, whereas the back of the coaster was a little more forceful but not hurtful.

If there is a long line for the woodie at CP I have no problem skipping it. I've heard stories about that one.

You have to ride the old blue one, I forget the name at CP. Old fashioned wooden, no over the head cushions, no "safe" heavy duty lap bar--you fly out of your seat. Me and DH rode the "New" wooden roller coaster at CP about 20 yrs ago when it was first built, I was praying all the way up--the more sounds I hear on a coaster the more scared I get--I was promising everything but my future kids Good ride.

Any thoughts about how much to pay neighbor? I still haven't paid her anything.

And with DH's schedule and cross country in the mix, I doubt if Kennywood is in the cards with us this year. Maybe just Kalihari water park near Cedar Point once it gets colder.

 

[donaldduck352]

Any thoughts about how much to pay neighbor? I still haven't paid her anything.

I would sit her down,one on one,and ask her straight up what happened.You asked for a specific job for her to do and it did'nt happen.Be nice and hear here side for now.If that don't work,I would bring in the parents.I'm sure bieng nieghbors,her mom MIGHT understand.Maybe she was gone her self and don't know what happend and the teenagers partyed down.You just don't know.

As far as keeping peace on the block,(I know we have been down this road),just ask the correct questions without getting mad,YET..The WRONG answers,well the gloves are off.Thats just the way I am and we lived here for over 16yrs.

imo of coarse.It's a touchy situatioun to say the least.But sometimes knowledge is the cooler.Let us know how it turns out.

 

[marciemi]

Minnie - Blue Streak is the original one. I remember waiting in lines like an hour for that one (and you weren't allowed to try to wait for the front seat) when I was in high school. Haven't done that one in years! Bummed out now because I think this is going to be the first year we won't make it to CP since 1996. Were thinking of trying to fit in the Halloweekends the last weekend since our kids are off school on Thu & Friday, but oldest son is taking a Calc 2 class at the university and they're NOT off. Plus I'm taking time off the previous week to fly down to Texas to see my oldest in his AF band at the TCU football game. So not looking optimistic!

I actually enjoyed the Mean Streak (the woodie at CP) for many years - first time I took my oldest at 48" we rode that one a zillion times. But I know my middle son hated it and every time he rode it got upset afterwards with a headache so quickly stopped riding it. Had the same reaction to the Beast at Kings Island. I actually like Disaster Transport (the in-the-dark rollercoaster) - to me it's a fun, smooth ride. Honestly I like it more than Space Mountain! But I know that nearly no one agrees with me. Some of it may just be nostalgia because it was one of the first coaster my kds could ride since it's a 46" height restriction.

Personally, I think the best roller coaster at CP is by far the Millennium Force. None of us are really Dragster Fans - it's one of those things you have to do but it's over so quickly that it's not that exciting. The Force is a much longer, more fun ride! Although actually, my favorite ride there is the Wildcat (a Mad Mouse type ride).

MH - sure you'll have a good time since there's SO much fun stuff to do there. I wouldn't waste hours waiting for Top Thrill Dragster and would do the other stuff instead but I'd do the Force no matter what! Have a great trip!

 

[minniejack]

My baby is growing up--today is his first day of high school! He claims that he is a new person--he will hand in homework, he will study...I hope

 

[macraven]

happy birthday mac...

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Happy Birthday, Mac!

We love you, we miss you, we hope you have an awesometastic day!

Maria

 

[Mad Hattered]

Happy Birthday, Mac!!!! Glad to see you back and hope you have a great day!!!

 

[keishashadow]

happy birthday mac...

i thought ur BD was on a need to know basis since the secret is out...

hope ur hanging& ate lots of cake (cheese- or otherwise).

mj 1st day of school always made me sad too, all the other ma's were dancing in the streets

marci - u like riding the garbage can? i understand sentimental favs; mine is the one across the midway...iron dragon (morseso for the type of coaster rather than 'the bang'. their racer one (gemini) good woodie (not as good as kennywood racerlol) & i get a kick out of standing in the walkway under the corkscrew watching the rider's faces hee hee.

 

[Coach81]

My baby is growing up--today is his first day of high school! He claims that he is a new person--he will hand in homework, he will study...I hope

Let's hope he follows through with at least some of that

Happy Birthday, Mac!

We love you, we miss you, we hope you have an awesometastic day!

Maria

Happy Birthday, Mac!!!! Glad to see you back and hope you have a great day!!!

Happy B-Day Mac!!!!

Our first home football game tonight. I am coaching at a brand-new private school this year. We are building the program from the ground up. It is very exciting.. hopefully we play well tonight.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[schumigirl]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MACRAVEN

Hope things are better for you now

MJ.........Hope your son does well in High School........What age do Kids go to High School in the States?

Coach......Hope your game goes well tonight.

Gosh I haven`t been on here in ages........been to Scotland a few times, and awaiting next Tuesday with a few nerves.

DS gets his GCSE results then, and although he should be ok......his nerves are getting to him. Our normally lovely sensible placid lad is a little bit grumpy!!!!! He then has his interview with his chosen college that he is going to do his A levels with for the next 2 years before he goes to University.

So a pretty nervous time all round for us, that`s my excuse for the diet not going well [/