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[tlinus]

NYC tr is done:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=19155050#post19155050


oh! and damo

 

[marciemi]

We've started deciding what we're telling the stylist BEFORE we go. DS12 is of the "I don't want you there with me" type, but is also apt to shrug his shoulders no matter what the stylist asks him. That's how he ended up with it layered about a year ago, which he did NOT want, but of course didn't mention when asked. Now it's pretty easy - "out of his eyes, tapering back to one length in back, which should be above his collar". (Which incidentally needs to be done right now!)

We brought home the fish DS13 caught, but I need to get some batter whenever I make it to the store. This week is so hectic, I don't think we'll be eating any meals together anyways!

Golf is a good idea for Fathers' Day, but since my DH went golfing on both Mothers' Day (May 13) and our anniversary (May 27) (without me since I don't golf), not sure that's going to fly! And we have a soccer tournament all weekend, and it's supposed to be 90 degrees, and we're tasked with field cleanup Sunday night (oh joy!), so I'm going to guess golf isn't happening.

 

[NashvilleTrio]

Anyone been to Cedar Point?

Well, we're going there on Thursday!!!

We're leaving Wednesday evening and driving most of the way up. We have a hotel reserved in Sidney, OH. And then we're hitting the park on Thursday and Friday!!!

We've been there before, but it's been several years. Last time we were there, Top Thrill Dragster had just opened but we didn't get to ride it because it was closed due to technical problems.

I can't believe I'm going to put my 7 year old son on that ride!
But he's a big coaster fan just like his dad, so I'm sure he'll love it.

Sorry to be bragging - I'm just so excited!!!
-melissa

 

[loribell]

Anyone been to Cedar Point?

Well, we're going there on Thursday!!!

We're leaving Wednesday evening and driving most of the way up. We have a hotel reserved in Sidney, OH. And then we're hitting the park on Thursday and Friday!!!

We've been there before, but it's been several years. Last time we were there, Top Thrill Dragster had just opened but we didn't get to ride it because it was closed due to technical problems.

I can't believe I'm going to put my 7 year old son on that ride!
But he's a big coaster fan just like his dad, so I'm sure he'll love it.

Sorry to be bragging - I'm just so excited!!!
-melissa

So is this a guilt trip? I see you are heading off in just a couple of weeks for an adult only trip!

 

[NashvilleTrio]

So is this a guilt trip? I see you are heading off in just a couple of weeks for an adult only trip!

I know - I'm sorry!!

We originally had the UO/IOA trip scheduled for later in July, but some conflicts came up at my husband's work. So, that trip got bumped up to late June which made for a busy couple of weeks in the traveling department!

I think that I'm going to be a little "theme-park overwhelmed" by the time this month is over!!

 

[Holly Goheavy]

I haven't been to Cedar Point in oh gosh, 15 or 16 years! My 2 oldest sons went every summer when they were up visiting their dad in Toledo-we were just talking about it last night-the roller coasters up there are fabulous!

 

[marciemi]

If you want any help on Cedar Point, other than the new coaster, I'll definitely help you out! We were regulars until our move to Green Bay last summer, but still managed to make it out 3 times before the move. Actually were interviewed a couple times by the Detroit News regarding CP back then - and figured out one summer that we'd spent 33 days there!

One warning on Top Thrill is to make sure your son is big enough first (52 inches?!) AND skip the front row if he's at all thin. We went when youngest DS was 7 (opening year) and waited 3 hours for the front, only to be told that the bars wouldn't come down far enough on him and he wouldn't be allowed to ride. Went the following weekend and he rode in a different row no problem - I even asked an employee to make sure the bar was far enough down (hey, I'd prefer he not fall out ) and I think it was just how it was designed. If your son isn't scrawny like my kids, you may have no problems anyways.

But really, if you want to know anything I'll do my best to help!

 

[goNDmay9]

hi guys!!!

bubba's mom - awesome pics - what kind of camera is that??

Everyone - i totally agree about the Sopranos!!! what in heaven's name??? thanks for the insight on what in the world they were thinking.

i bought the civic!!! love it. as always, everything works out as it should. of course there is a long drawn out story behind it.

back to finish packing!!!!

hi ho, hi ho, it's off to the darkside i go, with plans of sin and tatooed skin, hi ho,hi, ho, hi ho hi ho, hi, ho, off to the darkside i go -where parts are pierced and drinking 's fierce - hi ho!!!!

yankeepenny - let me know if you still want those guides!

 

[damo]

hi guys!!!



hi ho, hi ho, it's off to the darkside i go, with plans of sin and tatooed skin, hi ho,hi, ho, hi ho hi ho, hi, ho, off to the darkside i go -where parts are pierced and drinking 's fierce - hi ho!!!!

A new mantra for Uniphites!!!

 

[NashvilleTrio]

If you want any help on Cedar Point, other than the new coaster, I'll definitely help you out! We were regulars until our move to Green Bay last summer, but still managed to make it out 3 times before the move. Actually were interviewed a couple times by the Detroit News regarding CP back then - and figured out one summer that we'd spent 33 days there!

One warning on Top Thrill is to make sure your son is big enough first (52 inches?!) AND skip the front row if he's at all thin. We went when youngest DS was 7 (opening year) and waited 3 hours for the front, only to be told that the bars wouldn't come down far enough on him and he wouldn't be allowed to ride. Went the following weekend and he rode in a different row no problem - I even asked an employee to make sure the bar was far enough down (hey, I'd prefer he not fall out ) and I think it was just how it was designed. If your son isn't scrawny like my kids, you may have no problems anyways.

But really, if you want to know anything I'll do my best to help!

Thanks so much, marcie, for your offer to help. Right now I can't really think of any questions for you. My husband is the theme park planner and he's VERY thorough!

Wow - 33 times in one season!?!?! That's wild!

If I think of anything today before I leave, I'll PM you! Thanks again!!
-melissa

 

[yankeepenny]

morning all. raining here in maine. thought it was going to be 70-75 and sunny, but at least with a little rain we dont have to water the garden.

 

[bubba's mom]

A new mantra for Uniphites!!!

if we could only decide on a "mickey head" besides the lime for our 'darkside' representation.......

i had thought black, for "darkside", but then i thought Mickey's head is black! duh! I was thinking maybe blue....Universal's background color is usually blue...and they associate 'blue' w/ "universe" (altho, i dunno why ...you'd think they'd associate it w/ black for "space")

 

[macraven]

i can't sleep and i vote for the blue.....

 

[keishashadow]

whatever color or mickey head you decide upon, grab an extra few for me (nearest HD is close to 50 miles RT)...wish the Lowes down the road would get with the program.

the pi-rat chant is tres , not sure about the ink though.

please post as to Cedar Point, usually just dive 1/2 the distance to Geauga Lake; wonder if there is enough to keep a wuss like me occupied. I prefer old-skool wooden coasters, not fond of the dangling ones. Need to get something going in late July to help soften the depression that ensues after a FL trip.

luv the kid pics (nice sized fish - lake trout?) and the hair cuts too. My youngest DS was sportin what we called the tennis star cut. Once it started to curl as it reached his shoulders, he was so over it. Gave him & DH what used to be called a GI-Joe cut. I'm envious when we're out in the heat, they're nice & cool & i'm sweatin like a moose (not squirrel). Tempted to have it all whacked off next week.

Speaking of which:

I'm in single digits

 

[yankeepenny]

what shade of blue?????????????

 

[yankeepenny]

yes, we are virgins to US/IOA, but only until sept 2nd.....
okay, 80 days, for those of you who have not noticed my count on this thread.....

PLEASE , someone , explain to me why people keep asking if they can visit both parks in a day?????

is it something I am missing, are they supposed to be inferior parks compared to the mouse house?????

I would never even think this could be possible. is it me?

 

[marciemi]

Just a thought - the TGM colors are kind of a royal blue and red and I'm already planning on having my LGMH's and my TGM buttons! My concern with blue is that it's not distinctive enough - I don't plan to talk to everyone wearing blue, whereas if someone is dressed in a lot of lime green I'd probably at least ask!

Both fish DS caught were walleye. Talked to my folks last night (who are still up there) and they caught a huge rainbow trout in the meantime! Pretty rare for the lake they go to.

One advantage to my son's long hair is that at least it blocks his neck in the summer - I agree it's hotter (and DS15 still gets the buzz cut), but I'm not worrying about DS12's neck, ears, etc. getting burned. He had a VERY long, outdoorsy day yesterday! Had a golf league at one course from 7-10am, a golf clinic at a different course from 10-2, a pool party from 2-5 and a soccer game from 5-7. And of course it was 88 degrees. Good Disney training, right?

CP has the Gemini which is a standard (not-too-thrilling) racing wooden coaster. Still remember back in high school (we won't say how long ago that was ) when it was the "biggest, baddest, tallest, fastest" coaster in the world. Now it's a nothing ride! Also the Mean Streak which is more of a real wooden coaster - long ride, pretty rough in my opinion. And the Blue Streak which is the original wooden coaster from the park - nothing exciting.

There's also the Wildcat which is your typical Mad Mouse/state fair type coaster which is actually my favorite ride in the park and a lot of fun. The Millennium Force is the best coaster around - it doesn't dangle and is fast and very smooth, but if you don't like steep drops, skip this one (along with Top Thrill Dragster). As far as TTD, in general it's not worth the wait other than to say you did it. Just up, down, done. The Iron Dragon is a "dangling" one, but enclosed dangling - ie. the whole car hangs down with you inside it. This is a nice, slow fun coaster. There's also an indoor coaster (Disaster Transport) which is kind of a poor man's version of Space Mountain, but a nice break if it's hot out since the whole queue line is indoors.

Cedar Point is voted Best Amusement Park in the World year after year (by the Golden Ticket awards) and is definitely worth a try. Much different atmosphere than Geauga Lake and so much more to do. Nothing like X-Flight, but that's about the only downside. Try it and I think you'll be pleased!

 

[marciemi]

Boy, you'd think that if we spent half our life at CP, I could at least find some pics to post! I think the problem was that when we went so often (and it was new and exciting and we took pics) it was before we had the digital camera. Then in the past few years (my digital camera goes back to 2003), we'd been so often that we never bothered. I'll try to look for some old albums and scan a few in, but don't hold your breath!

 

[macraven]

whatever color or mickey head you decide upon, grab an extra few for me (nearest HD is close to 50 miles RT)...wish the Lowes down the road would get with the program.


Speaking of which:

I'm in single digits

keisha......see my first tag.
i took over 800 mickey heads from HD.

i can supply you with whatever color you want.

what shade of blue?????????????

there are many shades of blue.
i know the dark blue is used by tgm and some disers

PLEASE , someone , explain to me why people keep asking if they can visit both parks in a day?????

is it something I am missing, are they supposed to be inferior parks compared to the mouse house?????

I would never even think this could be possible. is it me?

penny, those that do both parks in one day do commando style and only hit the highlights such as the coasters.
if they have small kids, they concentrate on the family items that can be done by rushing.

and no repeat rides can be done when both parks are done in one day.

lots of things are over looked and then they are disappointed in the UO parks.

some people only tack on one day for UO when they are staying at disney.
or want something different before a cruise or a change of pace. jmo.

Just a thought - the TGM colors are kind of a royal blue and red and I'm already planning on having my LGMH's and my TGM buttons! My concern with blue is that it's not distinctive enough - I don't plan to talk to everyone wearing blue, whereas if someone is dressed in a lot of lime green I'd probably at least ask!

!

i always talk to those in lime green.
i put the word, UO dis on my lgmh. sometimes i only wear the lime green as that one is basic.

we do need a color for UO homies.

black wouldn't work, can't write on it and have it show up.

red woulld be eye catching and so woulld the orange.

on st pat's day, people wear green.
if you aren't green you wear orange so you won't get pinched.

therefore, wearing oraange shades would mean we aren't the motherland group but the darkside group.

and we could cut off the ears of the mickey head to show we are UO homies.....just a thought in passing.



well, got to bed at 3:30 and the phone woke me up at 8.
already went to curves and made my phone calls.
and it is not even noon yet.
woo hoo......

 

[bubba's mom]

we should pick a color of mickey heads....you can always use white marker to write "UO" or "Universal DISer" on it ..... I have never really encountered many wearing LIME anyhows...of course, you can't "scope out" a UO DISer by the color they are wearing, that's why you have to have the mickey head....still identifys you as a Disney Information Station-er, but the color would indicate our "darkside" macraven.....you claim to have all the Mickey heads....what looks like a good "blue" color? royal? turquoise? baby blue? navy? ...hhmmm...navy? Jaws?.......