Useless Facts/Chit Chat Thread

[PolynesianPixie]

I'm back from Busch Gardens. It was a really nice weekend. A little cool and drizzly, but I think that kept the crowds down because we didn't have to wait in line for much of anything! We just walked around looking like happy drowned rats the whole time.

Rhonda~ yes, those beautiful horses are still there! Plus the dalmations.

The Griffon was amazing! So smooth, it really felt like you were flying. I tried to film it, but as soon as I took my camera out, 2 guys surrounded me! "Should we take it from her?" I quickly tucked it in my shirt and promised not to use it, putting on my most innocent smile. Crazy. I felt like America's most wanted!

Then, when DD11 and I went to ride Alpengeist, DH, DD8 & DD7 rode Loch Ness and got trapped on it!!!!!! They were probably 100 feet up. People stood beneath them with walkie talkies just looking confused for a long time. Finally they were able to scoot the ride to a place where they could get out and then had a "behind the scenes" tour of Busch Gardens as they were escorted out! Well, it was an adventure, and we got coupons and the equivilant of fast passes for the rest of the year out of it.

I am so mean, though. Right after this fiasco, we went by Griffon. We hadn't been on it yet. I said I wanted to go. My DH was feeling a little roller coaster shy at this point (which is totally NOT like him btw)...understandably! I mean, he was just trapped, AND Griffon is floorless, 205 feet up with a 90 degree drop after they dangle you at the top for awhile. Since he had cold feet I said, "here, you hold my pink flowery purse for me and I'll go." Yes, I AM wrong and evil and all that. BUT, he did join me and Loved it!

So, a good weekend. Not exactly WDW, but fun nonetheless!

 

[ntsammy5]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/04/07/new.beers.eve/index.html

 

[Gatordad]

I'm back from Busch Gardens. It was a really nice weekend. A little cool and drizzly, but I think that kept the crowds down because we didn't have to wait in line for much of anything! We just walked around looking like happy drowned rats the whole time.

Rhonda~ yes, those beautiful horses are still there! Plus the dalmations.

The Griffon was amazing! So smooth, it really felt like you were flying. I tried to film it, but as soon as I took my camera out, 2 guys surrounded me! "Should we take it from her?" I quickly tucked it in my shirt and promised not to use it, putting on my most innocent smile. Crazy. I felt like America's most wanted!

Then, when DD11 and I went to ride Alpengeist, DH, DD8 & DD7 rode Loch Ness and got trapped on it!!!!!! They were probably 100 feet up. People stood beneath them with walkie talkies just looking confused for a long time. Finally they were able to scoot the ride to a place where they could get out and then had a "behind the scenes" tour of Busch Gardens as they were escorted out! Well, it was an adventure, and we got coupons and the equivilant of fast passes for the rest of the year out of it.

I am so mean, though. Right after this fiasco, we went by Griffon. We hadn't been on it yet. I said I wanted to go. My DH was feeling a little roller coaster shy at this point (which is totally NOT like him btw)...understandably! I mean, he was just trapped, AND Griffon is floorless, 205 feet up with a 90 degree drop after they dangle you at the top for awhile. Since he had cold feet I said, "here, you hold my pink flowery purse for me and I'll go." Yes, I AM wrong and evil and all that. BUT, he did join me and Loved it!

So, a good weekend. Not exactly WDW, but fun nonetheless!

sounds like sheikra. It was nice watching it from the ground.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

sounds like sheikra. It was nice watching it from the ground.

I think it is the very same coaster, just different names for different themed parks. Come on now....sure, it looks daunting from the ground, but once you get on it you'll wonder why you didn't go sooner! It is so smooth you just glide over the tracks. Plus, it's the best panoramic view in the whole park! They take you nice and slow around a curve at 205 ft up and let you soak in the sights. In Williamsburg you get a nice water view (don't think it's the bay, but nice nonetheless).


A grey day, but we waited maybe 5 minutes for this one:

 

[BigDaddyRog]

whoa.....thats a heck of a drop!!

 

[RvUsa]

Thats not a drop, this is a drop!! 315' and 92 MPH!!!

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Holy guacamole! Where's THAT?


Gotta run. The school just called. DD11 is not feeling well

 

[RvUsa]

Near my house, America's Roller Coast! Cedar Point, OH. That place is amazing. 17 Roller Coasters plus TONS of other rides.

Sorry about DD, hope it is just something she ate.

 

[Tent Camping Mom]

 

[kc5grw]

I haven't gotten to ride this yet, but this is a drop, 456ft. 128mph.

 

[Tent Camping Mom]

Eek! Coasters don't usually scare me, but that one does.

 

[Gatordad]

I threw up just looking at it

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Good Lord! Is that one at Cedar Point, too?



DD is ok. She just needs a little rest and she'll be good as new!

 

[BigDaddyRog]

I haven't gotten to ride this yet, but this is a drop, 456ft. 128mph.

That doesnt look like much fun...but it DOES look like overtime wages for the local coroner.

 

[RvUsa]

I think that is kingda ka in 6 flags new jersey


Glad DD is ok.

 

[lisa8200]

That's the type of ride I'm worried that DD will say she wants to ride. I don't care if she rides it but, she will want me to go with her and I'm supposed to be superman that's not scared of anything and me curled up in the fetal position in a corner shaking is not very superman like She's getting a little to old to get her sidetracked enough to forget about a ride until it's to late to go on it.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

I think that is kingda ka in 6 flags new jersey


Glad DD is ok.

Hey John,

I just looked at your site and it looks soooo good!!!!!

 

[RvUsa]

Thanks Ami, I am trying. We got the google maps working this morning, now we need to finalize the reviews. I am so happy the maps part is looking good. Thanks for looking.

My maps.
Just pick a state at the top, NOT VT, that is a mess. LOL PA works the best.

 

[JCJRSmith]

whoa.....thats a heck of a drop!!

If you look carefully at the picture, you can see the train sitting at the top of the hill. The way Griffon is designed, there are three rows of seats, 10 seats across. The middle row is higher than the front row, and the back row is higher than the middle row, like theater seats. After the LONG climb and SLOOOOOOOWW turn around the top, the train stops and it hangs over the edge for a moment. The folks in the front row are in their seats and facing STRAIGHT down, just hanging there for about 3 or 4 seconds (seems like a LOT longer). The first hill is a 90 degree hill.

Griffon is a rush.

 

[JCJRSmith]

Thats not a drop, this is a drop!! 315' and 92 MPH!!!

That has to be Cedar Point