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larrygator's Pacific Northwest Photo TR (Aug 28th-31st 2009)

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Postby larrygator » Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:24 am

^I didn't find Timberhawk to be too rough. There were a couple of small spots of air but overall it pales in comparison to other woodies in the northwest: Coaster (Playland), Timber Terror and Tremors.

They really do skimp in the park. In addition to the rides being down and things not getting fixed, Timberhawk doesn't even have a covering where they keep the second train, so the upholstery on the trains is all messed up.

Also, they ran out of parks maps, oh the horror!
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Postby Crazy_Behemoth_Lady_Jess » Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:21 pm

I thought Playland was just as neglected... now I really rethink that after seeing the inside of Wild Waves like this.

How did you like that freaky out-of-this-world airtime on Coaster? And the lack of ANY modern safety features. You got to love Coaster alright!
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Postby ginzo » Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:24 pm

larrygator wrote:Also, they ran out of parks maps, oh the horror!


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Postby larrygator » Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:15 pm

Crazy_Behemoth_Lady_Jess wrote:I thought Playland was just as neglected... now I really rethink that after seeing the inside of Wild Waves like this.

How did you like that freaky out-of-this-world airtime on Coaster? And the lack of ANY modern safety features. You got to love Coaster alright!


Ah, a little patience will be necessary. My Playland comments and pictures will probably appear middle to late next week.
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Postby larrygator » Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:51 am

Next stop after leaving Wild Waves was Remlinger Farms, It about a 40 minute drive northeast of Wild Waves. Since I enjoyed my visit to Schnepf Farms and their excellent kiddie coaster I decided to take a chance on this one.

At Remlinger, besides the coaster there are a couple more rides for kids and everything is tightly packed together, not spaced out like at Schnepf. The coaster was not nearly as wild as the one at Schnepf but you never know until you try.

There is lots of fresh produce on hand and country items at the main store. Alongside was a restaurant where the food (especially the homemade pies) looked very good.

In the end I'm glad I stopped by to visit the place and support the local farmers in the region.
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Triplet Raceway - where kids race these trikes around the track
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Hay Maze and Jump - where you hope the needle in the haystack doesn't find a sensitive part of your body.
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Three kiddie rides. ah! ah! ah!
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Antique Car Ride
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See, I told you!
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Train ride
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I must have looked official. The engineer asked me if I wanted to walk into the restricted area and take a picture head on.
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And now what you are all waiting to see.
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Mine Express from the rear
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And coming at you! Oh! Ah!
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Pony Rides for the kids
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Lastly a farm animal petting area. This guy said "Hi, Jow"
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I want cookie! A nice selection of homemade cookies. I actually passed on the cookies and had two apples.
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One piece of bad news for the cookie and gravy boat contingent. The coaster has a posted weight limit.
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Postby cfc » Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:02 am

Please tell me you get it!


I did. Two of my nieces are big fans of Count von Count. He's going to be at BGW's Howl-o-Scream this year.
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Re: larrygator's Pacific Northwest Photo TR (Aug 28th-31st 2

Postby Six Flags Enthuseast » Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:58 pm

larrygator wrote: I felt like yelling "It a ARM/Larson model," to the idiot next to me that kept pestering the ride op asking who the manufacturer was. That's why I don't talk to enthuseasts, they annoy me and ride ops.


HOLY CRAP!!! I WAS STANDING WITHIN 20 FT OF A TPR MODERATOR!!! :omg: I apologize, oh greatness, for pestering you. Forgive me! (I'm not kidding, I was there that SAME DAY!)

Overall this TR is going well. Great photos and good comments.

EDIT: You spelled "Enthusiasts" wrong. :P
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Re: larrygator's Pacific Northwest Photo TR (Aug 28th-31st 2

Postby cfc » Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:59 am

Six Flags Enthuseast wrote:
larrygator wrote: I felt like yelling "It a ARM/Larson model," to the idiot next to me that kept pestering the ride op asking who the manufacturer was. That's why I don't talk to enthuseasts, they annoy me and ride ops.




EDIT: You spelled "Enthusiasts" wrong. :P


Are you sure about that?
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Re: larrygator's Pacific Northwest Photo TR (Aug 28th-31st 2

Postby Electerik » Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:57 pm

Six Flags Enthuseast wrote:
larrygator wrote: I felt like yelling "It a ARM/Larson model," to the idiot next to me that kept pestering the ride op asking who the manufacturer was. That's why I don't talk to enthuseasts, they annoy me and ride ops.


HOLY CRAP!!! I WAS STANDING WITHIN 20 FT OF A TPR MODERATOR!!! :omg: I apologize, oh greatness, for pestering you. Forgive me! (I'm not kidding, I was there that SAME DAY!)

Overall this TR is going well. Great photos and good comments.

EDIT: You spelled "Enthusiasts" wrong. :P


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Re: larrygator's Pacific Northwest Photo TR (Aug 28th-31st 2

Postby socalMAN123 » Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:55 pm

cfc wrote:
Six Flags Enthuseast wrote:
larrygator wrote: I felt like yelling "It a ARM/Larson model," to the idiot next to me that kept pestering the ride op asking who the manufacturer was. That's why I don't talk to enthuseasts, they annoy me and ride ops.




EDIT: You spelled "Enthusiasts" wrong. :P


Are you sure about that?

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